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##########
# Tweaked Win10 Initial Setup Script
# Primary Author: Disassembler <[email protected]>
# Primary Author Source: https://github.com/Disassembler0/Win10-Initial-Setup-Script
# Tweaked Source: https://gist.github.com/alirobe/7f3b34ad89a159e6daa1/
#
# If you're a power user looking to tweak your machine, or doing a larger roll-out..
# Use the @Disassembler0 script instead. It'll probably be more up-to-date than mine:
# https://github.com/Disassembler0/Win10-Initial-Setup-Script
#
# Note from author: Never run scripts without reading them & understanding what they do.
#
# Addition: One command to rule them all, One command to find it, and One command to Run it!
#
# > powershell -nop -c "iex(New-Object Net.WebClient).DownloadString('https://git.io/JU0tR')"
#
# Chris Titus Additions:
#
# - Dark Mode
# - One Command to launch and run
# - Chocolatey Install
# - O&O Shutup10 CFG and Run
# - Added Install Programs
# - Added Debloat Microsoft Store Apps
#
##########
# Default preset
$tweaks = @(
### Require administrator privileges ###
"RequireAdmin",
### External Program Setup
"InstallTitusProgs", #REQUIRED FOR OTHER PROGRAM INSTALLS!
"Install7Zip",
"InstallNotepadplusplus",
### Windows Apps
"DebloatAll",
### Privacy Tweaks ###
"DisableTelemetry", # "EnableTelemetry",
"DisableWiFiSense", # "EnableWiFiSense",
"DisableSmartScreen", # "EnableSmartScreen",
"DisableWebSearch", # "EnableWebSearch",
"DisableAppSuggestions", # "EnableAppSuggestions",
"DisableActivityHistory", # "EnableActivityHistory",
"DisableBackgroundApps", # "EnableBackgroundApps",
"DisableLocationTracking", # "EnableLocationTracking",
"DisableMapUpdates", # "EnableMapUpdates",
"DisableFeedback", # "EnableFeedback",
"DisableTailoredExperiences", # "EnableTailoredExperiences",
"DisableAdvertisingID", # "EnableAdvertisingID",
"DisableCortana", # "EnableCortana",
"DisableErrorReporting", # "EnableErrorReporting",
"SetP2PUpdateLocal", # "SetP2PUpdateInternet",
"DisableDiagTrack", # "EnableDiagTrack",
"DisableWAPPush", # "EnableWAPPush",
### Security Tweaks ###
"SetUACLow", # "SetUACHigh",
# "EnableSharingMappedDrives", # "DisableSharingMappedDrives",
# "DisableAdminShares", # "EnableAdminShares",
"DisableSMB1", # "EnableSMB1",
# "DisableSMBServer", # "EnableSMBServer",
# "DisableLLMNR", # "EnableLLMNR",
"SetCurrentNetworkPrivate", # "SetCurrentNetworkPublic",
"SetUnknownNetworksPrivate", # "SetUnknownNetworksPublic",
"DisableNetDevicesAutoInst", # "EnableNetDevicesAutoInst",
"DisableCtrldFolderAccess", # "EnableCtrldFolderAccess",
# "DisableFirewall", # "EnableFirewall",
"EnableDefender", # "DisableDefender",
"DisableDefenderCloud", # "EnableDefenderCloud",
"EnableF8BootMenu", # "DisableF8BootMenu",
#"SetDEPOptOut", # "SetDEPOptIn",
# "EnableCIMemoryIntegrity", # "DisableCIMemoryIntegrity",
#"DisableScriptHost", # "EnableScriptHost",
#"EnableDotNetStrongCrypto", # "DisableDotNetStrongCrypto",
"DisableMeltdownCompatFlag", # "EnableMeltdownCompatFlag"
### Service Tweaks ###
"DisableUpdateMSRT", # "EnableUpdateMSRT",
"DisableUpdateDriver", # "EnableUpdateDriver",
"DisableUpdateRestart", # "EnableUpdateRestart",
"DisableHomeGroups", # "EnableHomeGroups",
"DisableSharedExperiences", # "EnableSharedExperiences",
"DisableRemoteAssistance", # "EnableRemoteAssistance",
"EnableRemoteDesktop", # "DisableRemoteDesktop",
"DisableAutoplay", # "EnableAutoplay",
"DisableAutorun", # "EnableAutorun",
"DisableStorageSense", # "EnableStorageSense",
"DisableDefragmentation", # "EnableDefragmentation",
"DisableSuperfetch", # "EnableSuperfetch",
"DisableIndexing", # "EnableIndexing",
"SetBIOSTimeUTC", # "SetBIOSTimeLocal",
"DisableHibernation", # "EnableHibernation", #
"EnableSleepButton", # "DisableSleepButton",
"DisableSleepTimeout", # "EnableSleepTimeout",
# "DisableFastStartup", # "EnableFastStartup",
### UI Tweaks ###
"DisableActionCenter", # "EnableActionCenter",
"DisableLockScreen", # "EnableLockScreen",
"DisableLockScreenRS1", # "EnableLockScreenRS1",
# "HideNetworkFromLockScreen", # "ShowNetworkOnLockScreen",
# "HideShutdownFromLockScreen", # "ShowShutdownOnLockScreen",
"DisableStickyKeys", # "EnableStickyKeys",
"ShowTaskManagerDetails" # "HideTaskManagerDetails",
"ShowFileOperationsDetails", # "HideFileOperationsDetails",
"DisableFileDeleteConfirm", # "EnableFileDeleteConfirm",
#"HideTaskbarSearch",
"ShowTaskbarSearchIcon", # "ShowTaskbarSearchBox",
"HideTaskView", # "ShowTaskView",
# "ShowSmallTaskbarIcons", # "ShowLargeTaskbarIcons",
# "SetTaskbarCombineWhenFull", # "SetTaskbarCombineNever", # "SetTaskbarCombineAlways",
# "HideTaskbarPeopleIcon", # "ShowTaskbarPeopleIcon",
"ShowTrayIcons", # "HideTrayIcons",
"DisableSearchAppInStore", # "EnableSearchAppInStore",
"DisableNewAppPrompt", # "EnableNewAppPrompt",
# "SetControlPanelSmallIcons", # "SetControlPanelLargeIcons", # "SetControlPanelCategories",
# "SetVisualFXPerformance", # "SetVisualFXAppearance",
# "AddENKeyboard", # "RemoveENKeyboard",
"EnableNumlock", # "DisableNumlock",
"EnableDarkMode", # "DisableDarkMode",
"Stop-EdgePDF",
### Explorer UI Tweaks ###
"ShowKnownExtensions", # "HideKnownExtensions",
# "ShowHiddenFiles", # "HideHiddenFiles",
"HideSyncNotifications" # "ShowSyncNotifications",
# "HideRecentShortcuts", # "ShowRecentShortcuts",
"SetExplorerThisPC", # "SetExplorerQuickAccess",
"HideThisPCFromDesktop", # "ShowThisPCOnDesktop",
# "ShowUserFolderOnDesktop", # "HideUserFolderFromDesktop",
# "HideDesktopFromThisPC", # "ShowDesktopInThisPC",
# "HideDesktopFromExplorer", # "ShowDesktopInExplorer",
# "HideDocumentsFromThisPC", # "ShowDocumentsInThisPC",
# "HideDocumentsFromExplorer", # "ShowDocumentsInExplorer",
# "HideDownloadsFromThisPC", # "ShowDownloadsInThisPC",
# "HideDownloadsFromExplorer", # "ShowDownloadsInExplorer",
"HideMusicFromThisPC", # "ShowMusicInThisPC",
"HideMusicFromExplorer", # "ShowMusicInExplorer",
# "HidePicturesFromThisPC", # "ShowPicturesInThisPC",
# "HidePicturesFromExplorer", # "ShowPicturesInExplorer",
"HideVideosFromThisPC", # "ShowVideosInThisPC",
"HideVideosFromExplorer", # "ShowVideosInExplorer",
"Hide3DObjectsFromThisPC", # "Show3DObjectsInThisPC",
"Hide3DObjectsFromExplorer", # "Show3DObjectsInExplorer",
# "DisableThumbnails", # "EnableThumbnails",
# "DisableThumbsDB", # "EnableThumbsDB",
### Application Tweaks ###
"DisableOneDrive", # "EnableOneDrive",
"UninstallOneDrive", # "InstallOneDrive",
"UninstallMsftBloat", # "InstallMsftBloat",
"UninstallThirdPartyBloat", # "InstallThirdPartyBloat",
# "UninstallWindowsStore", # "InstallWindowsStore",
# "DisableXboxFeatures", # "EnableXboxFeatures",
"DisableAdobeFlash", # "EnableAdobeFlash",
"InstallMediaPlayer", # "UninstallMediaPlayer",
"UninstallInternetExplorer", # "InstallInternetExplorer",
"UninstallWorkFolders", # "InstallWorkFolders",
"InstallLinuxSubsystem", # "UninstallLinuxSubsystem",
# "InstallHyperV", # "UninstallHyperV",
"SetPhotoViewerAssociation", # "UnsetPhotoViewerAssociation",
"AddPhotoViewerOpenWith", # "RemovePhotoViewerOpenWith",
"InstallPDFPrinter", # "UninstallPDFPrinter",
# "UninstallXPSPrinter", # "InstallXPSPrinter",
# "RemoveFaxPrinter", # "AddFaxPrinter",
### Server Specific Tweaks ###
# "HideServerManagerOnLogin", # "ShowServerManagerOnLogin",
# "DisableShutdownTracker", # "EnableShutdownTracker",
# "DisablePasswordPolicy", # "EnablePasswordPolicy",
# "DisableCtrlAltDelLogin", # "EnableCtrlAltDelLogin",
# "DisableIEEnhancedSecurity", # "EnableIEEnhancedSecurity",
# "EnableAudio", # "DisableAudio",
### Unpinning ###
"UnpinStartMenuTiles",
#"UnpinTaskbarIcons",
### Auxiliary Functions ###
"WaitForKey"
"Restart"
)
#########
# Recommended Titus Programs
#########
Function InstallTitusProgs {
Write-Output "Installing Chocolatey"
Set-ExecutionPolicy Bypass -Scope Process -Force; [System.Net.ServicePointManager]::SecurityProtocol = [System.Net.ServicePointManager]::SecurityProtocol -bor 3072; iex ((New-Object System.Net.WebClient).DownloadString('https://chocolatey.org/install.ps1'))
choco install chocolatey-core.extension -y
Write-Output "Running O&O Shutup with Recommended Settings"
Import-Module BitsTransfer
Start-BitsTransfer -Source "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/ChrisTitusTech/win10script/master/ooshutup10.cfg" -Destination ooshutup10.cfg
Start-BitsTransfer -Source "https://dl5.oo-software.com/files/ooshutup10/OOSU10.exe" -Destination OOSU10.exe
./OOSU10.exe ooshutup10.cfg /quiet
}
Function Install7Zip {
Write-Output "Installing 7-Zip"
choco install 7zip -y
}
Function InstallNotepadplusplus {
Write-Output "Installing Notepad++"
choco install notepadplusplus -y
}
##########
# Privacy Tweaks
##########
# Disable Telemetry
# Note: This tweak may cause Enterprise edition to stop receiving Windows updates.
# Windows Update control panel will then show message "Your device is at risk because it's out of date and missing important security and quality updates. Let's get you back on track so Windows can run more securely. Select this button to get going".
# In such case, enable telemetry, run Windows update and then disable telemetry again. See also https://github.com/Disassembler0/Win10-Initial-Setup-Script/issues/57
Function DisableTelemetry {
Write-Output "Disabling Telemetry..."
Set-ItemProperty -Path "HKLM:\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Policies\DataCollection" -Name "AllowTelemetry" -Type DWord -Value 0
Set-ItemProperty -Path "HKLM:\SOFTWARE\Wow6432Node\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Policies\DataCollection" -Name "AllowTelemetry" -Type DWord -Value 0
Set-ItemProperty -Path "HKLM:\SOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\DataCollection" -Name "AllowTelemetry" -Type DWord -Value 0
Disable-ScheduledTask -TaskName "Microsoft\Windows\Application Experience\Microsoft Compatibility Appraiser" | Out-Null
Disable-ScheduledTask -TaskName "Microsoft\Windows\Application Experience\ProgramDataUpdater" | Out-Null
Disable-ScheduledTask -TaskName "Microsoft\Windows\Autochk\Proxy" | Out-Null
Disable-ScheduledTask -TaskName "Microsoft\Windows\Customer Experience Improvement Program\Consolidator" | Out-Null
Disable-ScheduledTask -TaskName "Microsoft\Windows\Customer Experience Improvement Program\UsbCeip" | Out-Null
Disable-ScheduledTask -TaskName "Microsoft\Windows\DiskDiagnostic\Microsoft-Windows-DiskDiagnosticDataCollector" | Out-Null
}
# Enable Telemetry
Function EnableTelemetry {
Write-Output "Enabling Telemetry..."
Set-ItemProperty -Path "HKLM:\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Policies\DataCollection" -Name "AllowTelemetry" -Type DWord -Value 3
Set-ItemProperty -Path "HKLM:\SOFTWARE\Wow6432Node\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Policies\DataCollection" -Name "AllowTelemetry" -Type DWord -Value 3
Remove-ItemProperty -Path "HKLM:\SOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\DataCollection" -Name "AllowTelemetry" -ErrorAction SilentlyContinue
Enable-ScheduledTask -TaskName "Microsoft\Windows\Application Experience\Microsoft Compatibility Appraiser" | Out-Null
Enable-ScheduledTask -TaskName "Microsoft\Windows\Application Experience\ProgramDataUpdater" | Out-Null
Enable-ScheduledTask -TaskName "Microsoft\Windows\Autochk\Proxy" | Out-Null
Enable-ScheduledTask -TaskName "Microsoft\Windows\Customer Experience Improvement Program\Consolidator" | Out-Null
Enable-ScheduledTask -TaskName "Microsoft\Windows\Customer Experience Improvement Program\UsbCeip" | Out-Null
Enable-ScheduledTask -TaskName "Microsoft\Windows\DiskDiagnostic\Microsoft-Windows-DiskDiagnosticDataCollector" | Out-Null
}
# Disable Wi-Fi Sense
Function DisableWiFiSense {
Write-Output "Disabling Wi-Fi Sense..."
If (!(Test-Path "HKLM:\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\PolicyManager\default\WiFi\AllowWiFiHotSpotReporting")) {
New-Item -Path "HKLM:\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\PolicyManager\default\WiFi\AllowWiFiHotSpotReporting" -Force | Out-Null
}
Set-ItemProperty -Path "HKLM:\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\PolicyManager\default\WiFi\AllowWiFiHotSpotReporting" -Name "Value" -Type DWord -Value 0
Set-ItemProperty -Path "HKLM:\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\PolicyManager\default\WiFi\AllowAutoConnectToWiFiSenseHotspots" -Name "Value" -Type DWord -Value 0
If (!(Test-Path "HKLM:\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\WcmSvc\wifinetworkmanager\config")) {
New-Item -Path "HKLM:\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\WcmSvc\wifinetworkmanager\config" -Force | Out-Null
}
Set-ItemProperty -Path "HKLM:\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\WcmSvc\wifinetworkmanager\config" -Name "AutoConnectAllowedOEM" -Type Dword -Value 0
Set-ItemProperty -Path "HKLM:\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\WcmSvc\wifinetworkmanager\config" -Name "WiFISenseAllowed" -Type Dword -Value 0
}
# Enable Wi-Fi Sense
Function EnableWiFiSense {
Write-Output "Enabling Wi-Fi Sense..."
If (!(Test-Path "HKLM:\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\PolicyManager\default\WiFi\AllowWiFiHotSpotReporting")) {
New-Item -Path "HKLM:\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\PolicyManager\default\WiFi\AllowWiFiHotSpotReporting" -Force | Out-Null
}
Set-ItemProperty -Path "HKLM:\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\PolicyManager\default\WiFi\AllowWiFiHotSpotReporting" -Name "Value" -Type DWord -Value 1
Set-ItemProperty -Path "HKLM:\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\PolicyManager\default\WiFi\AllowAutoConnectToWiFiSenseHotspots" -Name "Value" -Type DWord -Value 1
Remove-ItemProperty -Path "HKLM:\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\WcmSvc\wifinetworkmanager\config" -Name "AutoConnectAllowedOEM" -ErrorAction SilentlyContinue
Remove-ItemProperty -Path "HKLM:\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\WcmSvc\wifinetworkmanager\config" -Name "WiFISenseAllowed" -ErrorAction SilentlyContinue
}
# Disable SmartScreen Filter
Function DisableSmartScreen {
Write-Output "Disabling SmartScreen Filter..."
Set-ItemProperty -Path "HKLM:\SOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\System" -Name "EnableSmartScreen" -Type DWord -Value 0
If (!(Test-Path "HKLM:\SOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\MicrosoftEdge\PhishingFilter")) {
New-Item -Path "HKLM:\SOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\MicrosoftEdge\PhishingFilter" -Force | Out-Null
}
Set-ItemProperty -Path "HKLM:\SOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\MicrosoftEdge\PhishingFilter" -Name "EnabledV9" -Type DWord -Value 0
}
# Enable SmartScreen Filter
Function EnableSmartScreen {
Write-Output "Enabling SmartScreen Filter..."
Remove-ItemProperty -Path "HKLM:\SOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\System" -Name "EnableSmartScreen" -ErrorAction SilentlyContinue
Remove-ItemProperty -Path "HKLM:\SOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\MicrosoftEdge\PhishingFilter" -Name "EnabledV9" -ErrorAction SilentlyContinue
}
# Disable Web Search in Start Menu
Function DisableWebSearch {
Write-Output "Disabling Bing Search in Start Menu..."
Set-ItemProperty -Path "HKCU:\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Search" -Name "BingSearchEnabled" -Type DWord -Value 0
Set-ItemProperty -Path "HKCU:\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Search" -Name "CortanaConsent" -Type DWord -Value 0
If (!(Test-Path "HKLM:\SOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\Windows Search")) {
New-Item -Path "HKLM:\SOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\Windows Search" -Force | Out-Null
}
Set-ItemProperty -Path "HKLM:\SOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\Windows Search" -Name "DisableWebSearch" -Type DWord -Value 1
}
# Enable Web Search in Start Menu
Function EnableWebSearch {
Write-Output "Enabling Bing Search in Start Menu..."
Remove-ItemProperty -Path "HKCU:\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Search" -Name "BingSearchEnabled" -ErrorAction SilentlyContinue
Set-ItemProperty -Path "HKCU:\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Search" -Name "CortanaConsent" -Type DWord -Value 1
Remove-ItemProperty -Path "HKLM:\SOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\Windows Search" -Name "DisableWebSearch" -ErrorAction SilentlyContinue
}
# Disable Application suggestions and automatic installation
Function DisableAppSuggestions {
Write-Output "Disabling Application suggestions..."
Set-ItemProperty -Path "HKCU:\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\ContentDeliveryManager" -Name "ContentDeliveryAllowed" -Type DWord -Value 0
Set-ItemProperty -Path "HKCU:\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\ContentDeliveryManager" -Name "OemPreInstalledAppsEnabled" -Type DWord -Value 0
Set-ItemProperty -Path "HKCU:\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\ContentDeliveryManager" -Name "PreInstalledAppsEnabled" -Type DWord -Value 0
Set-ItemProperty -Path "HKCU:\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\ContentDeliveryManager" -Name "PreInstalledAppsEverEnabled" -Type DWord -Value 0
Set-ItemProperty -Path "HKCU:\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\ContentDeliveryManager" -Name "SilentInstalledAppsEnabled" -Type DWord -Value 0
Set-ItemProperty -Path "HKCU:\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\ContentDeliveryManager" -Name "SubscribedContent-338387Enabled" -Type DWord -Value 0
Set-ItemProperty -Path "HKCU:\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\ContentDeliveryManager" -Name "SubscribedContent-338388Enabled" -Type DWord -Value 0
Set-ItemProperty -Path "HKCU:\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\ContentDeliveryManager" -Name "SubscribedContent-338389Enabled" -Type DWord -Value 0
Set-ItemProperty -Path "HKCU:\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\ContentDeliveryManager" -Name "SubscribedContent-353698Enabled" -Type DWord -Value 0
Set-ItemProperty -Path "HKCU:\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\ContentDeliveryManager" -Name "SystemPaneSuggestionsEnabled" -Type DWord -Value 0
If (!(Test-Path "HKLM:\SOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\CloudContent")) {
New-Item -Path "HKLM:\SOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\CloudContent" -Force | Out-Null
}
Set-ItemProperty -Path "HKLM:\SOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\CloudContent" -Name "DisableWindowsConsumerFeatures" -Type DWord -Value 1
}
# Enable Application suggestions and automatic installation
Function EnableAppSuggestions {
Write-Output "Enabling Application suggestions..."
Set-ItemProperty -Path "HKCU:\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\ContentDeliveryManager" -Name "ContentDeliveryAllowed" -Type DWord -Value 1
Set-ItemProperty -Path "HKCU:\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\ContentDeliveryManager" -Name "OemPreInstalledAppsEnabled" -Type DWord -Value 1
Set-ItemProperty -Path "HKCU:\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\ContentDeliveryManager" -Name "PreInstalledAppsEnabled" -Type DWord -Value 1
Set-ItemProperty -Path "HKCU:\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\ContentDeliveryManager" -Name "PreInstalledAppsEverEnabled" -Type DWord -Value 1
Set-ItemProperty -Path "HKCU:\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\ContentDeliveryManager" -Name "SilentInstalledAppsEnabled" -Type DWord -Value 1
Set-ItemProperty -Path "HKCU:\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\ContentDeliveryManager" -Name "SubscribedContent-338388Enabled" -Type DWord -Value 1
Set-ItemProperty -Path "HKCU:\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\ContentDeliveryManager" -Name "SubscribedContent-338389Enabled" -Type DWord -Value 1
Set-ItemProperty -Path "HKCU:\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\ContentDeliveryManager" -Name "SystemPaneSuggestionsEnabled" -Type DWord -Value 1
Remove-ItemProperty -Path "HKCU:\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\ContentDeliveryManager" -Name "SubscribedContent-338387Enabled" -ErrorAction SilentlyContinue
Remove-ItemProperty -Path "HKCU:\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\ContentDeliveryManager" -Name "SubscribedContent-353698Enabled" -ErrorAction SilentlyContinue
Remove-ItemProperty -Path "HKLM:\SOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\CloudContent" -Name "DisableWindowsConsumerFeatures" -ErrorAction SilentlyContinue
}
# Disable Activity History feed in Task View - Note: The checkbox "Let Windows collect my activities from this PC" remains checked even when the function is disabled
Function DisableActivityHistory {
Write-Output "Disabling Activity History..."
Set-ItemProperty -Path "HKLM:\SOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\System" -Name "EnableActivityFeed" -Type DWord -Value 0
Set-ItemProperty -Path "HKLM:\SOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\System" -Name "PublishUserActivities" -Type DWord -Value 0
Set-ItemProperty -Path "HKLM:\SOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\System" -Name "UploadUserActivities" -Type DWord -Value 0
}
# Enable Activity History feed in Task View
Function EnableActivityHistory {
Write-Output "Enabling Activity History..."
Remove-ItemProperty -Path "HKLM:\SOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\System" -Name "EnableActivityFeed" -ErrorAction SilentlyContinue
Remove-ItemProperty -Path "HKLM:\SOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\System" -Name "PublishUserActivities" -ErrorAction SilentlyContinue
Remove-ItemProperty -Path "HKLM:\SOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\System" -Name "UploadUserActivities" -ErrorAction SilentlyContinue
}
# Disable Background application access - ie. if apps can download or update when they aren't used - Cortana is excluded as its inclusion breaks start menu search
Function DisableBackgroundApps {
Write-Output "Disabling Background application access..."
Get-ChildItem -Path "HKCU:\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\BackgroundAccessApplications" -Exclude "Microsoft.Windows.Cortana*" | ForEach {
Set-ItemProperty -Path $_.PsPath -Name "Disabled" -Type DWord -Value 1
Set-ItemProperty -Path $_.PsPath -Name "DisabledByUser" -Type DWord -Value 1
}
}
# Enable Background application access
Function EnableBackgroundApps {
Write-Output "Enabling Background application access..."
Get-ChildItem -Path "HKCU:\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\BackgroundAccessApplications" | ForEach {
Remove-ItemProperty -Path $_.PsPath -Name "Disabled" -ErrorAction SilentlyContinue
Remove-ItemProperty -Path $_.PsPath -Name "DisabledByUser" -ErrorAction SilentlyContinue
}
}
# Disable Location Tracking
Function DisableLocationTracking {
Write-Output "Disabling Location Tracking..."
If (!(Test-Path "HKLM:\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\CapabilityAccessManager\ConsentStore\location")) {
New-Item -Path "HKLM:\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\CapabilityAccessManager\ConsentStore\location" -Force | Out-Null
}
Set-ItemProperty -Path "HKLM:\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\CapabilityAccessManager\ConsentStore\location" -Name "Value" -Type String -Value "Deny"
Set-ItemProperty -Path "HKLM:\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows NT\CurrentVersion\Sensor\Overrides\{BFA794E4-F964-4FDB-90F6-51056BFE4B44}" -Name "SensorPermissionState" -Type DWord -Value 0
Set-ItemProperty -Path "HKLM:\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Services\lfsvc\Service\Configuration" -Name "Status" -Type DWord -Value 0
}
# Enable Location Tracking
Function EnableLocationTracking {
Write-Output "Enabling Location Tracking..."
If (!(Test-Path "HKLM:\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\CapabilityAccessManager\ConsentStore\location")) {
New-Item -Path "HKLM:\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\CapabilityAccessManager\ConsentStore\location" -Force | Out-Null
}
Set-ItemProperty -Path "HKLM:\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\CapabilityAccessManager\ConsentStore\location" -Name "Value" -Type String -Value "Allow"
Set-ItemProperty -Path "HKLM:\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows NT\CurrentVersion\Sensor\Overrides\{BFA794E4-F964-4FDB-90F6-51056BFE4B44}" -Name "SensorPermissionState" -Type DWord -Value 1
Set-ItemProperty -Path "HKLM:\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Services\lfsvc\Service\Configuration" -Name "Status" -Type DWord -Value 1
}
# Disable automatic Maps updates
Function DisableMapUpdates {
Write-Output "Disabling automatic Maps updates..."
Set-ItemProperty -Path "HKLM:\SYSTEM\Maps" -Name "AutoUpdateEnabled" -Type DWord -Value 0
}
# Enable automatic Maps updates
Function EnableMapUpdates {
Write-Output "Enable automatic Maps updates..."
Remove-ItemProperty -Path "HKLM:\SYSTEM\Maps" -Name "AutoUpdateEnabled" -ErrorAction SilentlyContinue
}
# Disable Feedback
Function DisableFeedback {
Write-Output "Disabling Feedback..."
If (!(Test-Path "HKCU:\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Siuf\Rules")) {
New-Item -Path "HKCU:\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Siuf\Rules" -Force | Out-Null
}
Set-ItemProperty -Path "HKCU:\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Siuf\Rules" -Name "NumberOfSIUFInPeriod" -Type DWord -Value 0
Set-ItemProperty -Path "HKLM:\SOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\DataCollection" -Name "DoNotShowFeedbackNotifications" -Type DWord -Value 1
Disable-ScheduledTask -TaskName "Microsoft\Windows\Feedback\Siuf\DmClient" -ErrorAction SilentlyContinue | Out-Null
Disable-ScheduledTask -TaskName "Microsoft\Windows\Feedback\Siuf\DmClientOnScenarioDownload" -ErrorAction SilentlyContinue | Out-Null
}
# Enable Feedback
Function EnableFeedback {
Write-Output "Enabling Feedback..."
Remove-ItemProperty -Path "HKCU:\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Siuf\Rules" -Name "NumberOfSIUFInPeriod" -ErrorAction SilentlyContinue
Remove-ItemProperty -Path "HKLM:\SOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\DataCollection" -Name "DoNotShowFeedbackNotifications" -ErrorAction SilentlyContinue
Enable-ScheduledTask -TaskName "Microsoft\Windows\Feedback\Siuf\DmClient" -ErrorAction SilentlyContinue | Out-Null
Enable-ScheduledTask -TaskName "Microsoft\Windows\Feedback\Siuf\DmClientOnScenarioDownload" -ErrorAction SilentlyContinue | Out-Null
}
# Disable Tailored Experiences
Function DisableTailoredExperiences {
Write-Output "Disabling Tailored Experiences..."
If (!(Test-Path "HKCU:\SOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\CloudContent")) {
New-Item -Path "HKCU:\SOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\CloudContent" -Force | Out-Null
}
Set-ItemProperty -Path "HKCU:\SOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\CloudContent" -Name "DisableTailoredExperiencesWithDiagnosticData" -Type DWord -Value 1
}
# Enable Tailored Experiences
Function EnableTailoredExperiences {
Write-Output "Enabling Tailored Experiences..."
Remove-ItemProperty -Path "HKCU:\SOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\CloudContent" -Name "DisableTailoredExperiencesWithDiagnosticData" -ErrorAction SilentlyContinue
}
# Disable Advertising ID
Function DisableAdvertisingID {
Write-Output "Disabling Advertising ID..."
If (!(Test-Path "HKLM:\SOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\AdvertisingInfo")) {
New-Item -Path "HKLM:\SOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\AdvertisingInfo" | Out-Null
}
Set-ItemProperty -Path "HKLM:\SOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\AdvertisingInfo" -Name "DisabledByGroupPolicy" -Type DWord -Value 1
}
# Enable Advertising ID
Function EnableAdvertisingID {
Write-Output "Enabling Advertising ID..."
Remove-ItemProperty -Path "HKLM:\SOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\AdvertisingInfo" -Name "DisabledByGroupPolicy" -ErrorAction SilentlyContinue
}
# Disable Cortana
Function DisableCortana {
Write-Output "Disabling Cortana..."
If (!(Test-Path "HKCU:\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Personalization\Settings")) {
New-Item -Path "HKCU:\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Personalization\Settings" -Force | Out-Null
}
Set-ItemProperty -Path "HKCU:\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Personalization\Settings" -Name "AcceptedPrivacyPolicy" -Type DWord -Value 0
If (!(Test-Path "HKCU:\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\InputPersonalization")) {
New-Item -Path "HKCU:\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\InputPersonalization" -Force | Out-Null
}
Set-ItemProperty -Path "HKCU:\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\InputPersonalization" -Name "RestrictImplicitTextCollection" -Type DWord -Value 1
Set-ItemProperty -Path "HKCU:\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\InputPersonalization" -Name "RestrictImplicitInkCollection" -Type DWord -Value 1
If (!(Test-Path "HKCU:\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\InputPersonalization\TrainedDataStore")) {
New-Item -Path "HKCU:\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\InputPersonalization\TrainedDataStore" -Force | Out-Null
}
Set-ItemProperty -Path "HKCU:\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\InputPersonalization\TrainedDataStore" -Name "HarvestContacts" -Type DWord -Value 0
If (!(Test-Path "HKLM:\SOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\Windows Search")) {
New-Item -Path "HKLM:\SOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\Windows Search" -Force | Out-Null
}
Set-ItemProperty -Path "HKLM:\SOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\Windows Search" -Name "AllowCortana" -Type DWord -Value 0
}
# Enable Cortana
Function EnableCortana {
Write-Output "Enabling Cortana..."
Remove-ItemProperty -Path "HKCU:\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Personalization\Settings" -Name "AcceptedPrivacyPolicy" -ErrorAction SilentlyContinue
If (!(Test-Path "HKCU:\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\InputPersonalization\TrainedDataStore")) {
New-Item -Path "HKCU:\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\InputPersonalization\TrainedDataStore" -Force | Out-Null
}
Set-ItemProperty -Path "HKCU:\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\InputPersonalization" -Name "RestrictImplicitTextCollection" -Type DWord -Value 0
Set-ItemProperty -Path "HKCU:\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\InputPersonalization" -Name "RestrictImplicitInkCollection" -Type DWord -Value 0
Remove-ItemProperty -Path "HKCU:\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\InputPersonalization\TrainedDataStore" -Name "HarvestContacts" -ErrorAction SilentlyContinue
Remove-ItemProperty -Path "HKLM:\SOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\Windows Search" -Name "AllowCortana" -ErrorAction SilentlyContinue
}
# Disable Error reporting
Function DisableErrorReporting {
Write-Output "Disabling Error reporting..."
Set-ItemProperty -Path "HKLM:\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\Windows Error Reporting" -Name "Disabled" -Type DWord -Value 1
Disable-ScheduledTask -TaskName "Microsoft\Windows\Windows Error Reporting\QueueReporting" | Out-Null
}
# Enable Error reporting
Function EnableErrorReporting {
Write-Output "Enabling Error reporting..."
Remove-ItemProperty -Path "HKLM:\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\Windows Error Reporting" -Name "Disabled" -ErrorAction SilentlyContinue
Enable-ScheduledTask -TaskName "Microsoft\Windows\Windows Error Reporting\QueueReporting" | Out-Null
}
# Restrict Windows Update P2P only to local network - Needed only for 1507 as local P2P is the default since 1511
Function SetP2PUpdateLocal {
Write-Output "Restricting Windows Update P2P only to local network..."
If (!(Test-Path "HKLM:\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\DeliveryOptimization\Config")) {
New-Item -Path "HKLM:\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\DeliveryOptimization\Config" | Out-Null
}
Set-ItemProperty -Path "HKLM:\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\DeliveryOptimization\Config" -Name "DODownloadMode" -Type DWord -Value 1
}
# Unrestrict Windows Update P2P
Function SetP2PUpdateInternet {
Write-Output "Unrestricting Windows Update P2P to internet..."
Remove-ItemProperty -Path "HKLM:\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\DeliveryOptimization\Config" -Name "DODownloadMode" -ErrorAction SilentlyContinue
}
# Stop and disable Diagnostics Tracking Service
Function DisableDiagTrack {
Write-Output "Stopping and disabling Diagnostics Tracking Service..."
Stop-Service "DiagTrack" -WarningAction SilentlyContinue
Set-Service "DiagTrack" -StartupType Disabled
}
# Enable and start Diagnostics Tracking Service
Function EnableDiagTrack {
Write-Output "Enabling and starting Diagnostics Tracking Service..."
Set-Service "DiagTrack" -StartupType Automatic
Start-Service "DiagTrack" -WarningAction SilentlyContinue
}
# Stop and disable WAP Push Service
Function DisableWAPPush {
Write-Output "Stopping and disabling WAP Push Service..."
Stop-Service "dmwappushservice" -WarningAction SilentlyContinue
Set-Service "dmwappushservice" -StartupType Disabled
}
# Enable and start WAP Push Service
Function EnableWAPPush {
Write-Output "Enabling and starting WAP Push Service..."
Set-Service "dmwappushservice" -StartupType Automatic
Start-Service "dmwappushservice" -WarningAction SilentlyContinue
Set-ItemProperty -Path "HKLM:\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Services\dmwappushservice" -Name "DelayedAutoStart" -Type DWord -Value 1
}
##########
# Security Tweaks
##########
# Lower UAC level (disabling it completely would break apps)
Function SetUACLow {
Write-Output "Lowering UAC level..."
Set-ItemProperty -Path "HKLM:\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Policies\System" -Name "ConsentPromptBehaviorAdmin" -Type DWord -Value 0
Set-ItemProperty -Path "HKLM:\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Policies\System" -Name "PromptOnSecureDesktop" -Type DWord -Value 0
}
# Raise UAC level
Function SetUACHigh {
Write-Output "Raising UAC level..."
Set-ItemProperty -Path "HKLM:\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Policies\System" -Name "ConsentPromptBehaviorAdmin" -Type DWord -Value 5
Set-ItemProperty -Path "HKLM:\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Policies\System" -Name "PromptOnSecureDesktop" -Type DWord -Value 1
}
# Enable sharing mapped drives between users
Function EnableSharingMappedDrives {
Write-Output "Enabling sharing mapped drives between users..."
Set-ItemProperty -Path "HKLM:\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Policies\System" -Name "EnableLinkedConnections" -Type DWord -Value 1
}
# Disable sharing mapped drives between users
Function DisableSharingMappedDrives {
Write-Output "Disabling sharing mapped drives between users..."
Remove-ItemProperty -Path "HKLM:\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Policies\System" -Name "EnableLinkedConnections" -ErrorAction SilentlyContinue
}
# Disable implicit administrative shares
Function DisableAdminShares {
Write-Output "Disabling implicit administrative shares..."
Set-ItemProperty -Path "HKLM:\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Services\LanmanServer\Parameters" -Name "AutoShareWks" -Type DWord -Value 0
}
# Enable implicit administrative shares
Function EnableAdminShares {
Write-Output "Enabling implicit administrative shares..."
Remove-ItemProperty -Path "HKLM:\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Services\LanmanServer\Parameters" -Name "AutoShareWks" -ErrorAction SilentlyContinue
}
# Disable obsolete SMB 1.0 protocol - Disabled by default since 1709
Function DisableSMB1 {
Write-Output "Disabling SMB 1.0 protocol..."
Set-SmbServerConfiguration -EnableSMB1Protocol $false -Force
}
# Enable obsolete SMB 1.0 protocol - Disabled by default since 1709
Function EnableSMB1 {
Write-Output "Enabling SMB 1.0 protocol..."
Set-SmbServerConfiguration -EnableSMB1Protocol $true -Force
}
# Disable SMB Server - Completely disables file and printer sharing, but leaves the system able to connect to another SMB server as a client
Function DisableSMBServer {
Write-Output "Disabling SMB Server..."
Set-SmbServerConfiguration -EnableSMB1Protocol $false -Force
Set-SmbServerConfiguration -EnableSMB2Protocol $false -Force
}
# Enable SMB Server
Function EnableSMBServer {
Write-Output "Enabling SMB Server..."
Set-SmbServerConfiguration -EnableSMB2Protocol $true -Force
}
# Disable Link-Local Multicast Name Resolution (LLMNR) protocol
Function DisableLLMNR {
Write-Output "Disabling LLMNR..."
If (!(Test-Path "HKLM:\SOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\Windows NT\DNSClient")) {
New-Item -Path "HKLM:\SOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\Windows NT\DNSClient" -Force | Out-Null
}
Set-ItemProperty -Path "HKLM:\SOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\Windows NT\DNSClient" -Name "EnableMulticast" -Type DWord -Value 0
}
# Enable Link-Local Multicast Name Resolution (LLMNR) protocol
Function EnableLLMNR {
Write-Output "Enabling LLMNR..."
Remove-ItemProperty -Path "HKLM:\SOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\Windows NT\DNSClient" -Name "EnableMulticast" -ErrorAction SilentlyContinue
}
# Set current network profile to private (allow file sharing, device discovery, etc.)
Function SetCurrentNetworkPrivate {
Write-Output "Setting current network profile to private..."
Set-NetConnectionProfile -NetworkCategory Private
}
# Set current network profile to public (deny file sharing, device discovery, etc.)
Function SetCurrentNetworkPublic {
Write-Output "Setting current network profile to public..."
Set-NetConnectionProfile -NetworkCategory Public
}
# Set unknown networks profile to private (allow file sharing, device discovery, etc.)
Function SetUnknownNetworksPrivate {
Write-Output "Setting unknown networks profile to private..."
If (!(Test-Path "HKLM:\SOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\Windows NT\CurrentVersion\NetworkList\Signatures\010103000F0000F0010000000F0000F0C967A3643C3AD745950DA7859209176EF5B87C875FA20DF21951640E807D7C24")) {
New-Item -Path "HKLM:\SOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\Windows NT\CurrentVersion\NetworkList\Signatures\010103000F0000F0010000000F0000F0C967A3643C3AD745950DA7859209176EF5B87C875FA20DF21951640E807D7C24" -Force | Out-Null
}
Set-ItemProperty -Path "HKLM:\SOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\Windows NT\CurrentVersion\NetworkList\Signatures\010103000F0000F0010000000F0000F0C967A3643C3AD745950DA7859209176EF5B87C875FA20DF21951640E807D7C24" -Name "Category" -Type DWord -Value 1
}
# Set unknown networks profile to public (deny file sharing, device discovery, etc.)
Function SetUnknownNetworksPublic {
Write-Output "Setting unknown networks profile to public..."
Remove-ItemProperty -Path "HKLM:\SOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\Windows NT\CurrentVersion\NetworkList\Signatures\010103000F0000F0010000000F0000F0C967A3643C3AD745950DA7859209176EF5B87C875FA20DF21951640E807D7C24" -Name "Category" -ErrorAction SilentlyContinue
}
# Disable automatic installation of network devices
Function DisableNetDevicesAutoInst {
Write-Output "Disabling automatic installation of network devices..."
If (!(Test-Path "HKLM:\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\NcdAutoSetup\Private")) {
New-Item -Path "HKLM:\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\NcdAutoSetup\Private" -Force | Out-Null
}
Set-ItemProperty -Path "HKLM:\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\NcdAutoSetup\Private" -Name "AutoSetup" -Type DWord -Value 0
}
# Enable automatic installation of network devices
Function EnableNetDevicesAutoInst {
Write-Output "Enabling automatic installation of network devices..."
Remove-ItemProperty -Path "HKLM:\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\NcdAutoSetup\Private" -Name "AutoSetup" -ErrorAction SilentlyContinue
}
# Enable Controlled Folder Access (Defender Exploit Guard feature) - Applicable to 1709 or newer, requires Windows Defender to be enabled
Function EnableCtrldFolderAccess {
Write-Output "Enabling Controlled Folder Access..."
Set-MpPreference -EnableControlledFolderAccess Enabled
}
# Disable Controlled Folder Access (Defender Exploit Guard feature) - Applicable to 1709 or newer, requires Windows Defender to be enabled
Function DisableCtrldFolderAccess {
Write-Output "Disabling Controlled Folder Access..."
Set-MpPreference -EnableControlledFolderAccess Disabled
}
# Disable Firewall
Function DisableFirewall {
Write-Output "Disabling Firewall..."
If (!(Test-Path "HKLM:\SOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\WindowsFirewall\StandardProfile")) {
New-Item -Path "HKLM:\SOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\WindowsFirewall\StandardProfile" -Force | Out-Null
}
Set-ItemProperty -Path "HKLM:\SOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\WindowsFirewall\StandardProfile" -Name "EnableFirewall" -Type DWord -Value 0
}
# Enable Firewall
Function EnableFirewall {
Write-Output "Enabling Firewall..."
Remove-ItemProperty -Path "HKLM:\SOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\WindowsFirewall\StandardProfile" -Name "EnableFirewall" -ErrorAction SilentlyContinue
}
# Disable Windows Defender
Function DisableDefender {
Write-Output "Disabling Windows Defender..."
If (!(Test-Path "HKLM:\SOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\Windows Defender")) {
New-Item -Path "HKLM:\SOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\Windows Defender" -Force | Out-Null
}
Set-ItemProperty -Path "HKLM:\SOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\Windows Defender" -Name "DisableAntiSpyware" -Type DWord -Value 1
If ([System.Environment]::OSVersion.Version.Build -eq 14393) {
Remove-ItemProperty -Path "HKLM:\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run" -Name "WindowsDefender" -ErrorAction SilentlyContinue
} ElseIf ([System.Environment]::OSVersion.Version.Build -ge 15063) {
Remove-ItemProperty -Path "HKLM:\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run" -Name "SecurityHealth" -ErrorAction SilentlyContinue
}
}
# Enable Windows Defender
Function EnableDefender {
Write-Output "Enabling Windows Defender..."
Remove-ItemProperty -Path "HKLM:\SOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\Windows Defender" -Name "DisableAntiSpyware" -ErrorAction SilentlyContinue
If ([System.Environment]::OSVersion.Version.Build -eq 14393) {
Set-ItemProperty -Path "HKLM:\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run" -Name "WindowsDefender" -Type ExpandString -Value "`"%ProgramFiles%\Windows Defender\MSASCuiL.exe`""
} ElseIf ([System.Environment]::OSVersion.Version.Build -ge 15063) {
Set-ItemProperty -Path "HKLM:\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run" -Name "SecurityHealth" -Type ExpandString -Value "`"%ProgramFiles%\Windows Defender\MSASCuiL.exe`""
}
}
# Disable Windows Defender Cloud
Function DisableDefenderCloud {
Write-Output "Disabling Windows Defender Cloud..."
If (!(Test-Path "HKLM:\SOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\Windows Defender\Spynet")) {
New-Item -Path "HKLM:\SOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\Windows Defender\Spynet" -Force | Out-Null
}
Set-ItemProperty -Path "HKLM:\SOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\Windows Defender\Spynet" -Name "SpynetReporting" -Type DWord -Value 0
Set-ItemProperty -Path "HKLM:\SOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\Windows Defender\Spynet" -Name "SubmitSamplesConsent" -Type DWord -Value 2
}
# Enable Windows Defender Cloud
Function EnableDefenderCloud {
Write-Output "Enabling Windows Defender Cloud..."
Remove-ItemProperty -Path "HKLM:\SOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\Windows Defender\Spynet" -Name "SpynetReporting" -ErrorAction SilentlyContinue
Remove-ItemProperty -Path "HKLM:\SOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\Windows Defender\Spynet" -Name "SubmitSamplesConsent" -ErrorAction SilentlyContinue
}
# Enable F8 boot menu options
Function EnableF8BootMenu {
Write-Output "Enabling F8 boot menu options..."
bcdedit /set `{current`} bootmenupolicy Legacy | Out-Null
}
# Disable F8 boot menu options
Function DisableF8BootMenu {
Write-Output "Disabling F8 boot menu options..."
bcdedit /set `{current`} bootmenupolicy Standard | Out-Null
}
# Set Data Execution Prevention (DEP) policy to OptOut
Function SetDEPOptOut {
Write-Output "Setting Data Execution Prevention (DEP) policy to OptOut..."
bcdedit /set `{current`} nx OptOut | Out-Null
}
# Set Data Execution Prevention (DEP) policy to OptIn
Function SetDEPOptIn {
Write-Output "Setting Data Execution Prevention (DEP) policy to OptIn..."
bcdedit /set `{current`} nx OptIn | Out-Null
}
# Enable Core Isolation Memory Integrity - Part of Windows Defender System Guard virtualization-based security - Supported from 1803
Function EnableCIMemoryIntegrity {
Write-Output "Enabling Core Isolation Memory Integrity..."
If (!(Test-Path "HKLM:\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Control\DeviceGuard\Scenarios\HypervisorEnforcedCodeIntegrity")) {
New-Item -Path "HKLM:\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Control\DeviceGuard\Scenarios\HypervisorEnforcedCodeIntegrity" -Force | Out-Null
}
Set-ItemProperty -Path "HKLM:\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Control\DeviceGuard\Scenarios\HypervisorEnforcedCodeIntegrity" -Name "Enabled" -Type DWord -Value 1
}
# Disable Core Isolation Memory Integrity -
Function DisableCIMemoryIntegrity {
Write-Output "Disabling Core Isolation Memory Integrity..."
Remove-ItemProperty -Path "HKLM:\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Control\DeviceGuard\Scenarios\HypervisorEnforcedCodeIntegrity" -Name "Enabled" -ErrorAction SilentlyContinue
}
# Disable Windows Script Host (execution of *.vbs scripts and alike)
Function DisableScriptHost {
Write-Output "Disabling Windows Script Host..."
Set-ItemProperty -Path "HKLM:\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows Script Host\Settings" -Name "Enabled" -Type DWord -Value 0
}
# Enable Windows Script Host
Function EnableScriptHost {
Write-Output "Enabling Windows Script Host..."
Remove-ItemProperty -Path "HKLM:\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows Script Host\Settings" -Name "Enabled" -ErrorAction SilentlyContinue
}
# Enable strong cryptography for .NET Framework (version 4 and above)
# https://stackoverflow.com/questions/36265534/invoke-webrequest-ssl-fails
Function EnableDotNetStrongCrypto {
Write-output "Enabling .NET strong cryptography..."
Set-ItemProperty -Path "HKLM:\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\.NETFramework\v4.0.30319" -Name "SchUseStrongCrypto" -Type DWord -Value 1
Set-ItemProperty -Path "HKLM:\SOFTWARE\Wow6432Node\Microsoft\.NETFramework\v4.0.30319" -Name "SchUseStrongCrypto" -Type DWord -Value 1
}
# Disable strong cryptography for .NET Framework (version 4 and above)
Function DisableDotNetStrongCrypto {
Write-output "Disabling .NET strong cryptography..."
Remove-ItemProperty -Path "HKLM:\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\.NETFramework\v4.0.30319" -Name "SchUseStrongCrypto" -ErrorAction SilentlyContinue
Remove-ItemProperty -Path "HKLM:\SOFTWARE\Wow6432Node\Microsoft\.NETFramework\v4.0.30319" -Name "SchUseStrongCrypto" -ErrorAction SilentlyContinue
}
# Enable Meltdown (CVE-2017-5754) compatibility flag - Required for January 2018 and all subsequent Windows updates
# This flag is normally automatically enabled by compatible antivirus software (such as Windows Defender).
# Use the tweak only if you have confirmed that your AV is compatible but unable to set the flag automatically or if you don't use any AV at all.
# See https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/help/4072699/january-3-2018-windows-security-updates-and-antivirus-software for details.
Function EnableMeltdownCompatFlag {
Write-Output "Enabling Meltdown (CVE-2017-5754) compatibility flag..."
If (!(Test-Path "HKLM:\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\QualityCompat")) {
New-Item -Path "HKLM:\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\QualityCompat" | Out-Null
}
Set-ItemProperty -Path "HKLM:\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\QualityCompat" -Name "cadca5fe-87d3-4b96-b7fb-a231484277cc" -Type DWord -Value 0
}
# Disable Meltdown (CVE-2017-5754) compatibility flag
Function DisableMeltdownCompatFlag {
Write-Output "Disabling Meltdown (CVE-2017-5754) compatibility flag..."
Remove-ItemProperty -Path "HKLM:\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\QualityCompat" -Name "cadca5fe-87d3-4b96-b7fb-a231484277cc" -ErrorAction SilentlyContinue
}
##########
# Service Tweaks
##########
# Disable offering of Malicious Software Removal Tool through Windows Update
Function DisableUpdateMSRT {
Write-Output "Disabling Malicious Software Removal Tool offering..."
If (!(Test-Path "HKLM:\SOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\MRT")) {
New-Item -Path "HKLM:\SOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\MRT" | Out-Null
}
Set-ItemProperty -Path "HKLM:\SOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\MRT" -Name "DontOfferThroughWUAU" -Type DWord -Value 1
}
# Enable offering of Malicious Software Removal Tool through Windows Update
Function EnableUpdateMSRT {
Write-Output "Enabling Malicious Software Removal Tool offering..."
Remove-ItemProperty -Path "HKLM:\SOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\MRT" -Name "DontOfferThroughWUAU" -ErrorAction SilentlyContinue
}
# Disable offering of drivers through Windows Update
# Note: This doesn't work properly if you use a driver intended for another hardware model. E.g. Intel I219-V on WinServer works only with I219-LM driver.
# Therefore Windows update will repeatedly try and fail to install I219-V driver indefinitely even if you use the tweak.
Function DisableUpdateDriver {
Write-Output "Disabling driver offering through Windows Update..."
If (!(Test-Path "HKLM:\SOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\Device Metadata")) {
New-Item -Path "HKLM:\SOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\Device Metadata" -Force | Out-Null
}
Set-ItemProperty -Path "HKLM:\SOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\Device Metadata" -Name "PreventDeviceMetadataFromNetwork" -Type DWord -Value 1
If (!(Test-Path "HKLM:\SOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\DriverSearching")) {
New-Item -Path "HKLM:\SOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\DriverSearching" -Force | Out-Null
}
Set-ItemProperty -Path "HKLM:\SOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\DriverSearching" -Name "DontPromptForWindowsUpdate" -Type DWord -Value 1
Set-ItemProperty -Path "HKLM:\SOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\DriverSearching" -Name "DontSearchWindowsUpdate" -Type DWord -Value 1
Set-ItemProperty -Path "HKLM:\SOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\DriverSearching" -Name "DriverUpdateWizardWuSearchEnabled" -Type DWord -Value 0
If (!(Test-Path "HKLM:\SOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\WindowsUpdate")) {
New-Item -Path "HKLM:\SOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\WindowsUpdate" | Out-Null
}
Set-ItemProperty -Path "HKLM:\SOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\WindowsUpdate" -Name "ExcludeWUDriversInQualityUpdate" -Type DWord -Value 1
}
# Enable offering of drivers through Windows Update
Function EnableUpdateDriver {
Write-Output "Enabling driver offering through Windows Update..."
Remove-ItemProperty -Path "HKLM:\SOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\Device Metadata" -Name "PreventDeviceMetadataFromNetwork" -ErrorAction SilentlyContinue
Remove-ItemProperty -Path "HKLM:\SOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\DriverSearching" -Name "DontPromptForWindowsUpdate" -ErrorAction SilentlyContinue
Remove-ItemProperty -Path "HKLM:\SOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\DriverSearching" -Name "DontSearchWindowsUpdate" -ErrorAction SilentlyContinue
Remove-ItemProperty -Path "HKLM:\SOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\DriverSearching" -Name "DriverUpdateWizardWuSearchEnabled" -ErrorAction SilentlyContinue
Remove-ItemProperty -Path "HKLM:\SOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\WindowsUpdate" -Name "ExcludeWUDriversInQualityUpdate" -ErrorAction SilentlyContinue
}
# Disable Windows Update automatic restart
# Note: This doesn't disable the need for the restart but rather tries to ensure that the restart doesn't happen in the least expected moment. Allow the machine to restart as soon as possible anyway.
Function DisableUpdateRestart {
Write-Output "Disabling Windows Update automatic restart..."
If (!(Test-Path "HKLM:\SOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\WindowsUpdate\AU")) {
New-Item -Path "HKLM:\SOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\WindowsUpdate\AU" -Force | Out-Null
}
Set-ItemProperty -Path "HKLM:\SOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\WindowsUpdate\AU" -Name "NoAutoRebootWithLoggedOnUsers" -Type DWord -Value 1
Set-ItemProperty -Path "HKLM:\SOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\WindowsUpdate\AU" -Name "AUPowerManagement" -Type DWord -Value 0
}
# Enable Windows Update automatic restart
Function EnableUpdateRestart {
Write-Output "Enabling Windows Update automatic restart..."
Remove-ItemProperty -Path "HKLM:\SOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\WindowsUpdate\AU" -Name "NoAutoRebootWithLoggedOnUsers" -ErrorAction SilentlyContinue
Remove-ItemProperty -Path "HKLM:\SOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\WindowsUpdate\AU" -Name "AUPowerManagement" -ErrorAction SilentlyContinue
}
# Stop and disable Home Groups services - Not applicable to 1803 and newer or Server
Function DisableHomeGroups {
Write-Output "Stopping and disabling Home Groups services..."
Stop-Service "HomeGroupListener" -WarningAction SilentlyContinue
Set-Service "HomeGroupListener" -StartupType Disabled
Stop-Service "HomeGroupProvider" -WarningAction SilentlyContinue
Set-Service "HomeGroupProvider" -StartupType Disabled
}
# Enable and start Home Groups services - Not applicable to 1803 and newer or Server
Function EnableHomeGroups {
Write-Output "Starting and enabling Home Groups services..."
Set-Service "HomeGroupListener" -StartupType Manual
Set-Service "HomeGroupProvider" -StartupType Manual
Start-Service "HomeGroupProvider" -WarningAction SilentlyContinue
}
# Disable Shared Experiences - Not applicable to Server
Function DisableSharedExperiences {
Write-Output "Disabling Shared Experiences..."
Set-ItemProperty -Path "HKLM:\SOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\System" -Name "EnableCdp" -Type DWord -Value 0
Set-ItemProperty -Path "HKLM:\SOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\System" -Name "EnableMmx" -Type DWord -Value 0
}
# Enable Shared Experiences - Not applicable to Server
Function EnableSharedExperiences {
Write-Output "Enabling Shared Experiences..."
Remove-ItemProperty -Path "HKLM:\SOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\System" -Name "EnableCdp" -ErrorAction SilentlyContinue
Remove-ItemProperty -Path "HKLM:\SOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\System" -Name "EnableMmx" -ErrorAction SilentlyContinue
}
# Disable Remote Assistance - Not applicable to Server (unless Remote Assistance is explicitly installed)
Function DisableRemoteAssistance {
Write-Output "Disabling Remote Assistance..."
Set-ItemProperty -Path "HKLM:\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Control\Remote Assistance" -Name "fAllowToGetHelp" -Type DWord -Value 0
}
# Enable Remote Assistance - Not applicable to Server (unless Remote Assistance is explicitly installed)
Function EnableRemoteAssistance {
Write-Output "Enabling Remote Assistance..."
Set-ItemProperty -Path "HKLM:\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Control\Remote Assistance" -Name "fAllowToGetHelp" -Type DWord -Value 1
}
# Enable Remote Desktop w/o Network Level Authentication
Function EnableRemoteDesktop {
Write-Output "Enabling Remote Desktop w/o Network Level Authentication..."
Set-ItemProperty -Path "HKLM:\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Control\Terminal Server" -Name "fDenyTSConnections" -Type DWord -Value 0
Set-ItemProperty -Path "HKLM:\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Control\Terminal Server\WinStations\RDP-Tcp" -Name "UserAuthentication" -Type DWord -Value 0
Enable-NetFirewallRule -Name "RemoteDesktop*"
}
# Disable Remote Desktop
Function DisableRemoteDesktop {
Write-Output "Disabling Remote Desktop..."
Set-ItemProperty -Path "HKLM:\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Control\Terminal Server" -Name "fDenyTSConnections" -Type DWord -Value 1
Set-ItemProperty -Path "HKLM:\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Control\Terminal Server\WinStations\RDP-Tcp" -Name "UserAuthentication" -Type DWord -Value 1
Disable-NetFirewallRule -Name "RemoteDesktop*"
}
# Disable Autoplay
Function DisableAutoplay {
Write-Output "Disabling Autoplay..."
Set-ItemProperty -Path "HKCU:\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\AutoplayHandlers" -Name "DisableAutoplay" -Type DWord -Value 1
}
# Enable Autoplay
Function EnableAutoplay {
Write-Output "Enabling Autoplay..."
Set-ItemProperty -Path "HKCU:\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\AutoplayHandlers" -Name "DisableAutoplay" -Type DWord -Value 0
}
# Disable Autorun for all drives
Function DisableAutorun {
Write-Output "Disabling Autorun for all drives..."
If (!(Test-Path "HKLM:\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Policies\Explorer")) {
New-Item -Path "HKLM:\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Policies\Explorer" | Out-Null
}
Set-ItemProperty -Path "HKLM:\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Policies\Explorer" -Name "NoDriveTypeAutoRun" -Type DWord -Value 255
}
# Enable Autorun for removable drives
Function EnableAutorun {
Write-Output "Enabling Autorun for all drives..."
Remove-ItemProperty -Path "HKLM:\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Policies\Explorer" -Name "NoDriveTypeAutoRun" -ErrorAction SilentlyContinue
}
# Enable Storage Sense - automatic disk cleanup - Not applicable to Server
Function EnableStorageSense {
Write-Output "Enabling Storage Sense..."
If (!(Test-Path "HKCU:\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\StorageSense\Parameters\StoragePolicy")) {
New-Item -Path "HKCU:\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\StorageSense\Parameters\StoragePolicy" -Force | Out-Null
}
Set-ItemProperty -Path "HKCU:\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\StorageSense\Parameters\StoragePolicy" -Name "01" -Type DWord -Value 1
Set-ItemProperty -Path "HKCU:\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\StorageSense\Parameters\StoragePolicy" -Name "04" -Type DWord -Value 1
Set-ItemProperty -Path "HKCU:\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\StorageSense\Parameters\StoragePolicy" -Name "08" -Type DWord -Value 1