Boxstarter Commands for a new Windows box.

boxstarter.ps1

# Description: Boxstarter Script
# Author: Jess Frazelle <[email protected]>
# Edited by: Will Wolff-Myren <[email protected]>
# Last Updated: 2018-10-19
#
# 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

#--- Rename the Computer ---
# Requires restart, or add the -Restart flag
#$computername = "spectre"
#if ($env:computername -ne $computername) {
#	Rename-Computer -NewName $computername
#}

#--- Chocolatey/Boxstarter Setup ---
  # Install Boxstarter:
  Set-ExecutionPolicy RemoteSigned;
  . { Invoke-WebRequest -useb http://boxstarter.org/bootstrapper.ps1 } | Invoke-Expression; get-boxstarter -Force

  # Disable chocolatey's confirmation prompt to speed up installations
  choco feature enable -n allowGlobalConfirmation

#---- TEMPORARY ---
Disable-UAC

#--- Windows Settings ---
Disable-BingSearch
Disable-GameBarTips
Set-WindowsExplorerOptions -EnableShowFileExtensions -EnableShowProtectedOSFiles -EnableShowHiddenFilesFoldersDrives

#--- Windows Subsystems/Features ---
choco install Microsoft-Hyper-V-All -source windowsFeatures
choco install Microsoft-Windows-Subsystem-Linux -source windowsFeatures
choco install Containers -source windowsFeatures

#--- colortool ---
choco install colortool
RefreshEnv.cmd;
colortool -b campbell
# To fix purple background: Properties > Colors > Screen Background > (Click the leftmost color cell)

#--- Fonts ---
choco install droidsansmono
choco install firacode
choco install hackfont
choco install hasklig
choco install inconsolata

#--- Tools ---
choco install 7zip
choco install git -params '"/GitAndUnixToolsOnPath /WindowsTerminal /NoShellIntegration"'
choco install notepad3
choco install notepadplusplus
choco install nuget.commandline
choco install openssh -params "/SSHAgentFeature"
choco install poshgit
choco install sizer
choco install sudo
choco install sysinternals
choco install windirstat

#--- Development ---
choco install docker-for-windows
choco install dotnetcore
choco install jq
choco install linqpad
choco install nodejs
choco install python2
choco install python3
choco install yarn
RefreshEnv.cmd; npm install -g @angular/cli typescript surge
Add-MpPreference -ExclusionPath "C:\Dev" -Force

#--- Apps ---
choco install everything
choco install filezilla
choco install firefox
choco install googlechrome
choco install paint.net
choco install slack

#--- Optional/Extras ---
#choco install adb
#choco install aida64-extreme
#choco install clipdiary
#choco install docfx
#choco install etcher
#choco install fiddler4
#choco install ffmpeg
#choco install imagemagick
#choco install optipng
#choco install pandoc
#choco install performancetest
#choco install pngquant
#choco install rescuetime
#choco install rufus
#choco install snagit
#choco install winaero-tweaker
#choco install youtube-dl

#--- Windows Settings ---
# See uninstall-crapware.ps1
# See windows-settings.ps1

#--- Restore Temporary Settings ---
Enable-UAC
Enable-MicrosoftUpdate
Install-WindowsUpdate -acceptEula

uninstall-crapware.ps1

#--- Uninstall unecessary applications that come with Windows out of the box ---

# 3D Builder
Get-AppxPackage Microsoft.3DBuilder | 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

# Dropbox
Get-AppxPackage *Dropbox* | Remove-AppxPackage

# Facebook
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

# Messaging
Get-AppxPackage Microsoft.Messaging | 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

# Skype (Metro version)
Get-AppxPackage Microsoft.SkypeApp | Remove-AppxPackage

# Sound Recorder
Get-AppxPackage Microsoft.WindowsSoundRecorder | Remove-AppxPackage

# Sway
Get-AppxPackage Microsoft.Office.Sway | Remove-AppxPackage

# Twitter
Get-AppxPackage *Twitter* | Remove-AppxPackage

# Zune Music, Movies & TV
Get-AppxPackage Microsoft.ZuneMusic | Remove-AppxPackage
Get-AppxPackage Microsoft.ZuneVideo | Remove-AppxPackage

windows-settings.ps1

#--- Windows Settings ---
# Some from: @NickCraver's gist https://gist.github.com/NickCraver/7ebf9efbfd0c3eab72e9
# Some from: @zloeber's gist https://gist.github.com/zloeber/9c2d659a2a8f063af26c9ba0285c7e78

# 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

# Disable Sticky keys prompt
Function DisableStickyKeys {
  Write-Host "Disabling Sticky keys prompt..."
  Set-ItemProperty -Path "HKCU:\Control Panel\Accessibility\StickyKeys" -Name "Flags" -Type String -Value "506"
}
DisableStickyKeys;

# Hide 3D Objects icon from Explorer namespace - Hides the icon also from personal folders and open/save dialogs
Function Hide3DObjectsFromExplorer {
  Write-Host "Hiding 3D Objects icon from Explorer namespace..."
  If (!(Test-Path "HKLM:\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\FolderDescriptions\{31C0DD25-9439-4F12-BF41-7FF4EDA38722}\PropertyBag")) {
      New-Item -Path "HKLM:\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\FolderDescriptions\{31C0DD25-9439-4F12-BF41-7FF4EDA38722}\PropertyBag" -Force | Out-Null
  }
  Set-ItemProperty -Path "HKLM:\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\FolderDescriptions\{31C0DD25-9439-4F12-BF41-7FF4EDA38722}\PropertyBag" -Name "ThisPCPolicy" -Type String -Value "Hide"
  If (!(Test-Path "HKLM:\SOFTWARE\Wow6432Node\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\FolderDescriptions\{31C0DD25-9439-4F12-BF41-7FF4EDA38722}\PropertyBag")) {
      New-Item -Path "HKLM:\SOFTWARE\Wow6432Node\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\FolderDescriptions\{31C0DD25-9439-4F12-BF41-7FF4EDA38722}\PropertyBag" -Force | Out-Null
  }
  Set-ItemProperty -Path "HKLM:\SOFTWARE\Wow6432Node\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\FolderDescriptions\{31C0DD25-9439-4F12-BF41-7FF4EDA38722}\PropertyBag" -Name "ThisPCPolicy" -Type String -Value "Hide"
}
Hide3DObjectsFromExplorer;

# Hide 3D Objects icon from This PC - The icon remains in personal folders and open/save dialogs
Function Hide3DObjectsFromThisPC {
  Write-Host "Hiding 3D Objects icon from This PC..."
  Remove-Item -Path "HKLM:\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\MyComputer\NameSpace\{0DB7E03F-FC29-4DC6-9020-FF41B59E513A}" -Recurse -ErrorAction SilentlyContinue
}
Hide3DObjectsFromThisPC;

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