Boxstarter Commands for a new Windows box.

boxstarter.ps1

# Description: Boxstarter Script
# Author: Jess Frazelle <[email protected]>
# Last Updated: 2017-09-11
#
# 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

#--- Tools ---
# choco install git -params '"/GitAndUnixToolsOnPath /WindowsTerminal"' -y
# choco install poshgit
choco install sysinternals -y
# choco install vim

#--- Apps ---
choco install vscode
#choco install slack
# choco install microsoft-teams
# choco install vcxsrv

#--- Uninstall unecessary applications that come with Windows out of the box ---
function New-MakeDirectoryForce([string]$path) {
    # Thanks to raydric, this function should be used instead of `mkdir -force`.
    #
    # While `mkdir -force` works fine when dealing with regular folders, it behaves
    # strange when using it at registry level. If the target registry key is
    # already present, all values within that key are purged.
    if (!(Test-Path $path)) {
        #Write-Host "-- Creating full path to: " $path -ForegroundColor White -BackgroundColor DarkGreen
        New-Item -ItemType Directory -Force -Path $path
    }
}
function Uninstall-StoreApps {
     @(
        # default Windows 10 apps
        "Microsoft.3DBuilder"
        "Microsoft.Appconnector"
        "Microsoft.BingFinance"
        "Microsoft.BingNews"
        "Microsoft.BingSports"
        "Microsoft.BingTranslator"
        "Microsoft.BingWeather"
        "Microsoft.FreshPaint"
        "Microsoft.Microsoft3DViewer"
        "Microsoft.MicrosoftOfficeHub"
        "Microsoft.MicrosoftSolitaireCollection"
        "Microsoft.MicrosoftPowerBIForWindows"
        "Microsoft.MinecraftUWP"
        #"Microsoft.MicrosoftStickyNotes"
        "Microsoft.NetworkSpeedTest"
        "Microsoft.Office.OneNote"
       	"Microsoft.OneConnect"
        "Microsoft.People"
        "Microsoft.Print3D"
        "Microsoft.SkypeApp"
        "Microsoft.Wallet"
        #"Microsoft.Windows.Photos"
        #"Microsoft.WindowsAlarms"
        #"Microsoft.WindowsCalculator"
        #"Microsoft.WindowsCamera"
        "microsoft.windowscommunicationsapps"
        "Microsoft.WindowsMaps"
        "Microsoft.WindowsPhone"
        #"Microsoft.WindowsSoundRecorder"
        #"Microsoft.WindowsStore"
        "Microsoft.XboxApp"
        "Microsoft.XboxGameOverlay"
        "Microsoft.XboxGamingOverlay"
        "Microsoft.XboxSpeechToTextOverlay"
        "Microsoft.Xbox.TCUI"
        "Microsoft.ZuneMusic"
        "Microsoft.ZuneVideo"
        
        # Threshold 2 apps
        "Microsoft.CommsPhone"
        "Microsoft.ConnectivityStore"
        "Microsoft.GetHelp"
        "Microsoft.Getstarted"
        "Microsoft.Messaging"
        "Microsoft.Office.Sway"
        "Microsoft.OneConnect"
        "Microsoft.WindowsFeedbackHub"

        # Creators Update apps
        "Microsoft.Microsoft3DViewer"
        #"Microsoft.MSPaint"

        #Redstone apps
        "Microsoft.BingFoodAndDrink"
        "Microsoft.BingTravel"
        "Microsoft.BingHealthAndFitness"
        "Microsoft.WindowsReadingList"

        # Redstone 5 apps
        "Microsoft.MixedReality.Portal"
        "Microsoft.ScreenSketch"
        "Microsoft.XboxGamingOverlay"
        "Microsoft.YourPhone"

        # non-Microsoft
        "9E2F88E3.Twitter"
        "PandoraMediaInc.29680B314EFC2"
        "Flipboard.Flipboard"
        "ShazamEntertainmentLtd.Shazam"
        "king.com.CandyCrushSaga"
        "king.com.CandyCrushSodaSaga"
        "king.com.BubbleWitch3Saga"
        "king.com.*"
        "ClearChannelRadioDigital.iHeartRadio"
        "4DF9E0F8.Netflix"
        "6Wunderkinder.Wunderlist"
        "Drawboard.DrawboardPDF"
        "2FE3CB00.PicsArt-PhotoStudio"
        "D52A8D61.FarmVille2CountryEscape"
        "TuneIn.TuneInRadio"
        "GAMELOFTSA.Asphalt8Airborne"
        "TheNewYorkTimes.NYTCrossword"
        "DB6EA5DB.CyberLinkMediaSuiteEssentials"
        "Facebook.Facebook"
        "flaregamesGmbH.RoyalRevolt2"
        "Playtika.CaesarsSlotsFreeCasino"
        "A278AB0D.MarchofEmpires"
        "KeeperSecurityInc.Keeper"
        "ThumbmunkeysLtd.PhototasticCollage"
        "XINGAG.XING"
        "89006A2E.AutodeskSketchBook"
        "D5EA27B7.Duolingo-LearnLanguagesforFree"
        "46928bounde.EclipseManager"
        "ActiproSoftwareLLC.562882FEEB491" # next one is for the Code Writer from Actipro Software LLC
        "DolbyLaboratories.DolbyAccess"
        "SpotifyAB.SpotifyMusic"
        "A278AB0D.DisneyMagicKingdoms"
        "WinZipComputing.WinZipUniversal"
        "CAF9E577.Plex"  
        "7EE7776C.LinkedInforWindows"
        "613EBCEA.PolarrPhotoEditorAcademicEdition"
        "Fitbit.FitbitCoach"
        "DolbyLaboratories.DolbyAccess"
        "Microsoft.BingNews"
        "NORDCURRENT.COOKINGFEVER"

        # apps which other apps depend on
        "Microsoft.Advertising.Xaml"
    ) | ForEach-Object {
        Get-AppxPackage -Name $_ -AllUsers | Remove-AppxPackage -AllUsers
    
        Get-AppXProvisionedPackage -Online |
            Where-Object DisplayName -EQ $_ |
            Remove-AppxProvisionedPackage -Online
    }

    # Prevents Apps from re-installing
    New-MakeDirectoryForce "HKCU:\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\ContentDeliveryManager"
    Set-ItemProperty "HKCU:\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\ContentDeliveryManager" "FeatureManagementEnabled" 0
    Set-ItemProperty "HKCU:\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\ContentDeliveryManager" "OemPreInstalledAppsEnabled" 0
    Set-ItemProperty "HKCU:\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\ContentDeliveryManager" "PreInstalledAppsEnabled" 0
    Set-ItemProperty "HKCU:\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\ContentDeliveryManager" "SilentInstalledAppsEnabled" 0
    Set-ItemProperty "HKCU:\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\ContentDeliveryManager" "ContentDeliveryAllowed" 0
    Set-ItemProperty "HKCU:\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\ContentDeliveryManager" "PreInstalledAppsEverEnabled" 0
    Set-ItemProperty "HKCU:\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\ContentDeliveryManager" "SubscribedContentEnabled" 0
    Set-ItemProperty "HKCU:\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\ContentDeliveryManager" "SubscribedContent-338388Enabled" 0
    Set-ItemProperty "HKCU:\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\ContentDeliveryManager" "SubscribedContent-338389Enabled" 0
    Set-ItemProperty "HKCU:\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\ContentDeliveryManager" "SubscribedContent-314559Enabled" 0
    Set-ItemProperty "HKCU:\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\ContentDeliveryManager" "SubscribedContent-338387Enabled" 0
    Set-ItemProperty "HKCU:\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\ContentDeliveryManager" "SubscribedContent-338393Enabled" 0
    Set-ItemProperty "HKCU:\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\ContentDeliveryManager" "SystemPaneSuggestionsEnabled" 0

    # Prevents "Suggested Applications" returning
    New-MakeDirectoryForce "HKLM:\SOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\CloudContent"
    Set-ItemProperty "HKLM:\SOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\CloudContent" "DisableWindowsConsumerFeatures" 1
}

Uninstall-StoreApps

#--- 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

# 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
$computername = "pablo-x280"
if ($env:computername -ne $computername) {
	Rename-Computer -NewName $computername
}