Windows now has a lot of bloatware features that are not used and are not indended in a business environment (or even a personal environment). Here is a list of things that the script changes/disables through registry values:
- Disable search highlights
- Enable file extensions in Explorer
- Disable Bing search in Windows search
- Disable local account "security" questions
- Set telemetry level to basic
- Disable Windows "widgets"
- *Disable windows spotlight
- Disable "app suggestions" (Ads)
- Disable "chat" in taskbar
- Disable Windows Copilot
- Shrink search bar to Icon and Label
- Disable Copilot Recall
- Disable Windows "Suggestions"
- Windows welcome experience
- Suggestions in start
- Get tips, tricks, and suggestions more as you use windows
- Show suggested content in the settings app
- Show account notifications in the settings app
- Suggest wats to finish setting up my device to get the most out of Windows
- Automatic installation of suggested apps
- Show suggestions for connecting mobile device with Windows
- *Get fun facts, tips, and more from Windows and Cortana on your lock screen
*These changes may not be fully functional
Remove the following* pre/auto-installed applications if they are installed (on a fresh OS imagee):
- Intel Graphics Control Panel
- Intel Graphics Experience
- Intel Optane Memory and Storage Management
- Power2Go for Lenovo
- PowerDVD for Lenovo
- Lenovo Companion
- Microsoft:
- 3D Builder
- Cortana
- News
- Sports
- Weather
- Copilot
- Gaming App (Old version of Xbox App)
- Get Started
- Office Hub
- Microsoft Solitare Collection
- Mixed Reality
- OneNote (Store App)
- Power Automate Desktop
- Skype
- Maps
- Phone
- Xbox (and its components)
- Music
- Movies & TV
- Microsoft Family
- Realtek Audio Control
*This is an evolving list so check the actual script to see the all of the apps