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Boxstarter Commands for a new Windows box.
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| # | |
| # Install boxstarter: | |
| # . { iwr -useb http://boxstarter.org/bootstrapper.ps1 } | iex; get-boxstarter -Force | |
| # | |
| # You might need to set: Set-ExecutionPolicy RemoteSigned | |
| # | |
| # Run this boxstarter by calling the following from an **elevated** command-prompt: | |
| # start http://boxstarter.org/package/nr/url?<URL-TO-RAW-GIST> | |
| # OR | |
| # Install-BoxstarterPackage -PackageName <URL-TO-RAW-GIST> -DisableReboots | |
| # | |
| # Learn more: http://boxstarter.org/Learn/WebLauncher | |
| #---- TEMPORARY --- | |
| Disable-UAC | |
| #--- Fonts --- | |
| choco install inconsolata -y | |
| #--- Windows Settings --- | |
| Disable-BingSearch | |
| Disable-GameBarTips | |
| Set-WindowsExplorerOptions -EnableShowHiddenFilesFoldersDrives -EnableShowProtectedOSFiles -EnableShowFileExtensions | |
| #Set-TaskbarOptions -Size Small -Dock Bottom -Combine Full -Lock | |
| #Set-TaskbarOptions -Size Small -Dock Bottom -Combine Full -AlwaysShowIconsOn | |
| #--- Windows Subsystems/Features --- | |
| choco install Microsoft-Hyper-V-All -source windowsFeatures | |
| choco install Microsoft-Windows-Subsystem-Linux -source windowsfeatures | |
| #################################### | |
| # Cocolatey Software Installation | |
| #################################### | |
| choco install google-chrome-x64 | |
| #choco install brave | |
| choco install firefox | |
| choco install -y chocolateygui | |
| choco install git | |
| #choco install poshgit | |
| choco install github | |
| choco install git-credential-manager-for-windows | |
| #choco install azure-data-studio | |
| choco install sql-server-2019 | |
| choco install sql-server-management-studio | |
| choco install vscode | |
| choco install visualstudio2019community | |
| choco install microsoft-teams | |
| choco install nodejs-lts | |
| choco install postman | |
| choco install insomnia-rest-api-client | |
| choco install docker | |
| choco install docker-for-windows | |
| choco install vscode-docker | |
| #choco install kubernetes-cli | |
| choco install azure-cli | |
| # choco install cmder | |
| # choco install conemu | |
| choco install microsoft-windows-terminal | |
| #choco install slack | |
| #choco install nordvpn | |
| choco install sharex | |
| choco install discord | |
| choco install keepassxc | |
| choco install sourcetree | |
| choco install innosetup | |
| choco install laragon | |
| choco install filezilla | |
| choco install s3browser | |
| choco install rdmfree | |
| choco install teamviewer | |
| choco install linqpad | |
| choco install inkscape | |
| choco install gimp | |
| choco install tightvnc | |
| choco install 7zip | |
| choco install google-backup-and-sync | |
| choco install irfanview | |
| choco install python | |
| choco install recuva | |
| choco install synctrayzor | |
| choco install vlc | |
| choco install winmerge | |
| choco install yarn | |
| #--- Uninstall unecessary applications that come with Windows out of the box --- | |
| # 3D Builder | |
| Get-AppxPackage Microsoft.3DBuilder | Remove-AppxPackage | |
| # Alarms | |
| Get-AppxPackage Microsoft.WindowsAlarms | Remove-AppxPackage | |
| # Autodesk | |
| Get-AppxPackage *Autodesk* | Remove-AppxPackage | |
| # Bing Weather, News, Sports, and Finance (Money): | |
| Get-AppxPackage Microsoft.BingFinance | Remove-AppxPackage | |
| Get-AppxPackage Microsoft.BingNews | Remove-AppxPackage | |
| Get-AppxPackage Microsoft.BingSports | Remove-AppxPackage | |
| Get-AppxPackage Microsoft.BingWeather | Remove-AppxPackage | |
| # BubbleWitch | |
| Get-AppxPackage *BubbleWitch* | Remove-AppxPackage | |
| # Candy Crush | |
| Get-AppxPackage king.com.CandyCrush* | Remove-AppxPackage | |
| # Comms Phone | |
| Get-AppxPackage Microsoft.CommsPhone | Remove-AppxPackage | |
| # Dell | |
| Get-AppxPackage *Dell* | Remove-AppxPackage | |
| # Dropbox | |
| Get-AppxPackage *Dropbox* | Remove-AppxPackage | |
| Get-AppxPackage *Facebook* | Remove-AppxPackage | |
| # Feedback Hub | |
| Get-AppxPackage Microsoft.WindowsFeedbackHub | Remove-AppxPackage | |
| # Get Started | |
| Get-AppxPackage Microsoft.Getstarted | Remove-AppxPackage | |
| # Keeper | |
| Get-AppxPackage *Keeper* | Remove-AppxPackage | |
| # Mail & Calendar | |
| Get-AppxPackage microsoft.windowscommunicationsapps | Remove-AppxPackage | |
| # Maps | |
| Get-AppxPackage Microsoft.WindowsMaps | Remove-AppxPackage | |
| # March of Empires | |
| Get-AppxPackage *MarchofEmpires* | Remove-AppxPackage | |
| # McAfee Security | |
| Get-AppxPackage *McAfee* | Remove-AppxPackage | |
| # Uninstall McAfee Security App | |
| $mcafee = gci "HKLM:\SOFTWARE\Wow6432Node\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Uninstall" | foreach { gp $_.PSPath } | ? { $_ -match "McAfee Security" } | select UninstallString | |
| if ($mcafee) { | |
| $mcafee = $mcafee.UninstallString -Replace "C:\Program Files\McAfee\MSC\mcuihost.exe","" | |
| Write "Uninstalling McAfee..." | |
| start-process "C:\Program Files\McAfee\MSC\mcuihost.exe" -arg "$mcafee" -Wait | |
| } | |
| # Messaging | |
| Get-AppxPackage Microsoft.Messaging | Remove-AppxPackage | |
| # Minecraft | |
| Get-AppxPackage *Minecraft* | Remove-AppxPackage | |
| # Netflix | |
| Get-AppxPackage *Netflix* | Remove-AppxPackage | |
| # Office Hub | |
| # Get-AppxPackage Microsoft.MicrosoftOfficeHub | Remove-AppxPackage | |
| # One Connect | |
| Get-AppxPackage Microsoft.OneConnect | Remove-AppxPackage | |
| # OneNote | |
| # Get-AppxPackage Microsoft.Office.OneNote | Remove-AppxPackage | |
| # People | |
| Get-AppxPackage Microsoft.People | Remove-AppxPackage | |
| # Phone | |
| Get-AppxPackage Microsoft.WindowsPhone | Remove-AppxPackage | |
| # Photos | |
| # Get-AppxPackage Microsoft.Windows.Photos | Remove-AppxPackage | |
| # Plex | |
| Get-AppxPackage *Plex* | Remove-AppxPackage | |
| # Skype (Metro version) | |
| Get-AppxPackage Microsoft.SkypeApp | Remove-AppxPackage | |
| # Sound Recorder | |
| Get-AppxPackage Microsoft.WindowsSoundRecorder | Remove-AppxPackage | |
| # Solitaire | |
| Get-AppxPackage *Solitaire* | Remove-AppxPackage | |
| # Sticky Notes | |
| Get-AppxPackage Microsoft.MicrosoftStickyNotes | Remove-AppxPackage | |
| # Sway | |
| Get-AppxPackage Microsoft.Office.Sway | Remove-AppxPackage | |
| Get-AppxPackage *Twitter* | Remove-AppxPackage | |
| # Xbox | |
| Get-AppxPackage Microsoft.XboxApp | Remove-AppxPackage | |
| Get-AppxPackage Microsoft.XboxIdentityProvider | Remove-AppxPackage | |
| # Zune Music, Movies & TV | |
| Get-AppxPackage Microsoft.ZuneMusic | Remove-AppxPackage | |
| Get-AppxPackage Microsoft.ZuneVideo | Remove-AppxPackage | |
| #--- Windows Settings --- | |
| # Some from: @NickCraver's gist https://gist.github.com/NickCraver/7ebf9efbfd0c3eab72e9 | |
| # Privacy: Let apps use my advertising ID: Disable | |
| If (-Not (Test-Path "HKCU:\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\AdvertisingInfo")) { | |
| New-Item -Path HKCU:\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\AdvertisingInfo | Out-Null | |
| } | |
| Set-ItemProperty -Path HKCU:\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\AdvertisingInfo -Name Enabled -Type DWord -Value 0 | |
| # WiFi Sense: HotSpot Sharing: Disable | |
| If (-Not (Test-Path "HKLM:\Software\Microsoft\PolicyManager\default\WiFi\AllowWiFiHotSpotReporting")) { | |
| New-Item -Path HKLM:\Software\Microsoft\PolicyManager\default\WiFi\AllowWiFiHotSpotReporting | Out-Null | |
| } | |
| Set-ItemProperty -Path HKLM:\Software\Microsoft\PolicyManager\default\WiFi\AllowWiFiHotSpotReporting -Name value -Type DWord -Value 0 | |
| # WiFi Sense: Shared HotSpot Auto-Connect: Disable | |
| Set-ItemProperty -Path HKLM:\Software\Microsoft\PolicyManager\default\WiFi\AllowAutoConnectToWiFiSenseHotspots -Name value -Type DWord -Value 0 | |
| # Start Menu: Disable Bing Search Results | |
| Set-ItemProperty -Path HKCU:\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Search -Name BingSearchEnabled -Type DWord -Value 0 | |
| # To Restore (Enabled): | |
| # Set-ItemProperty -Path HKCU:\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Search -Name BingSearchEnabled -Type DWord -Value 1 | |
| # Disable Telemetry (requires a reboot to take effect) | |
| # Note this may break Insider builds for your organization | |
| Set-ItemProperty -Path HKLM:\SOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\DataCollection -Name AllowTelemetry -Type DWord -Value 0 | |
| Get-Service DiagTrack,Dmwappushservice | Stop-Service | Set-Service -StartupType Disabled | |
| # Change Explorer home screen back to "This PC" | |
| # Set-ItemProperty -Path HKCU:\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\Advanced -Name LaunchTo -Type DWord -Value 1 | |
| # Change it back to "Quick Access" (Windows 10 default) | |
| # Set-ItemProperty -Path HKCU:\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\Advanced -Name LaunchTo -Type DWord -Value 2 | |
| # Better File Explorer | |
| Set-ItemProperty -Path HKCU:\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\Advanced -Name NavPaneExpandToCurrentFolder -Value 1 | |
| Set-ItemProperty -Path HKCU:\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\Advanced -Name NavPaneShowAllFolders -Value 1 | |
| Set-ItemProperty -Path HKCU:\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\Advanced -Name MMTaskbarMode -Value 2 | |
| # These make "Quick Access" behave much closer to the old "Favorites" | |
| # Disable Quick Access: Recent Files | |
| Set-ItemProperty -Path HKCU:\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer -Name ShowRecent -Type DWord -Value 0 | |
| # Disable Quick Access: Frequent Folders | |
| Set-ItemProperty -Path HKCU:\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer -Name ShowFrequent -Type DWord -Value 0 | |
| # To Restore: | |
| # Set-ItemProperty -Path HKCU:\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer -Name ShowRecent -Type DWord -Value 1 | |
| # Set-ItemProperty -Path HKCU:\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer -Name ShowFrequent -Type DWord -Value 1 | |
| # Disable the Lock Screen (the one before password prompt - to prevent dropping the first character) | |
| # If (-Not (Test-Path HKLM:\SOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\Personalization)) { | |
| # New-Item -Path HKLM:\SOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\Windows -Name Personalization | Out-Null | |
| # } | |
| # Set-ItemProperty -Path HKLM:\SOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\Personalization -Name NoLockScreen -Type DWord -Value 1 | |
| # To Restore: | |
| # Set-ItemProperty -Path HKLM:\SOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\Personalization -Name NoLockScreen -Type DWord -Value 1 | |
| # Lock screen (not sleep) on lid close | |
| # Set-ItemProperty -Path 'HKLM:\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Control\Session Manager\Power' -Name AwayModeEnabled -Type DWord -Value 1 | |
| # To Restore: | |
| # Set-ItemProperty -Path 'HKLM:\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Control\Session Manager\Power' -Name AwayModeEnabled -Type DWord -Value 0 | |
| # Use the Windows 7-8.1 Style Volume Mixer | |
| # If (-Not (Test-Path "HKLM:\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows NT\CurrentVersion\MTCUVC")) { | |
| # New-Item -Path "HKLM:\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows NT\CurrentVersion" -Name MTCUVC | Out-Null | |
| # } | |
| # Set-ItemProperty -Path "HKLM:\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows NT\CurrentVersion\MTCUVC" -Name EnableMtcUvc -Type DWord -Value 0 | |
| # To Restore (Windows 10 Style Volume Control): | |
| # Set-ItemProperty -Path "HKLM:\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows NT\CurrentVersion\MTCUVC" -Name EnableMtcUvc -Type DWord -Value 1 | |
| # Disable Xbox Gamebar | |
| Set-ItemProperty -Path "HKCU:\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\GameDVR" -Name AppCaptureEnabled -Type DWord -Value 0 | |
| Set-ItemProperty -Path "HKCU:\System\GameConfigStore" -Name GameDVR_Enabled -Type DWord -Value 0 | |
| # Turn off People in Taskbar | |
| If (-Not (Test-Path "HKCU:SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\Advanced\People")) { | |
| New-Item -Path HKCU:SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\Advanced\People | Out-Null | |
| } | |
| Set-ItemProperty -Path "HKCU:SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\Advanced\People" -Name PeopleBand -Type DWord -Value 0 | |
| #--- Restore Temporary Settings --- | |
| Enable-UAC | |
| Enable-MicrosoftUpdate | |
| Install-WindowsUpdate -acceptEula | |
| #--- Rename the Computer --- | |
| # Requires restart, or add the -Restart flag | |
| # $computername = "acidburn" | |
| # if ($env:computername -ne $computername) { | |
| # Rename-Computer -NewName $computername | |
| # } |
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