optimise.ps1

# Print welcome screen

Write-Output "Steam Deck Optimisation Script for Windows by tomba"
Write-Output "Please ensure you have completed the following steps **before** running this script:"
Write-Output "- Ensure Windows is fully updated. This script does not update the system."
Write-Output "- Ensure the latest Steam Deck drivers are installed from Valve."
Write-Output "-------------------"
Write-Output "This script  does the following:"
Write-Output "- Disables Automatic Windows Update"
Write-Output "- Removes unneeded 'metro' apps."
Write-Output "- Disables Telemetry"
Write-Output "- Disables Page File"
Write-Output "- Resets DISM files"
Write-Output "- Disables Windows Sounds"
Write-Output "- Disables unneeded effects and 'aesthetic features'"
Write-Output "- Disables Cortana"
Write-Output "- Cleans up start menu"
Write-Output "- Compresses System Files"
Write-Output "- Disables Hibernation"
Write-Output "- Disable Windows Defender"
Write-Output "- Disable SmartScreen"
Write-Output "- Disable SMB"
Write-Output "- Disable Storage Sense"
Write-Output "- Disable Auto Defrag"
Write-Output "- Disable SuperFetch and Indexing"
Write-Output "- Disable Game DVR"
Write-Output "- Disable SmartScreen"
Write-Output "- Disable Fast Boot"

read-host "Press ENTER to run the script."
# ---------------

# Disable automatic Windows Updates
New-Item HKLM:\SOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\Windows -Name WindowsUpdate
New-Item HKLM:\SOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\WindowsUpdate -Name AU
New-ItemProperty HKLM:\SOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\WindowsUpdate\AU -Name NoAutoUpdate -Value 1
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

# Remove Metro Apps https://github.com/Sycnex/Windows10Debloater/blob/master/Individual%20Scripts/Debloat%20Windows

$AppXApps = @(

        #Unnecessary Windows 10 AppX Apps
        "*Microsoft.BingNews*"
        "*Microsoft.GetHelp*"
        "*Microsoft.Getstarted*"
        "*Microsoft.Messaging*"
        "*Microsoft.Microsoft3DViewer*"
        "*Microsoft.MicrosoftOfficeHub*"
        "*Microsoft.MicrosoftSolitaireCollection*"
        "*Microsoft.NetworkSpeedTest*"
        "*Microsoft.Office.Sway*"
        "*Microsoft.OneConnect*"
        "*Microsoft.People*"
        "*Microsoft.Print3D*"
        "*Microsoft.SkypeApp*"
        "*Microsoft.WindowsAlarms*"
        "*Microsoft.WindowsCamera*"
        "*microsoft.windowscommunicationsapps*"
        "*Microsoft.WindowsFeedbackHub*"
        "*Microsoft.WindowsMaps*"
        "*Microsoft.WindowsSoundRecorder*"
        "*Microsoft.ZuneMusic*"
        "*Microsoft.ZuneVideo*"

        #Sponsored Windows 10 AppX Apps
        "*EclipseManager*"
        "*ActiproSoftwareLLC*"
        "*AdobeSystemsIncorporated.AdobePhotoshopExpress*"
        "*Duolingo-LearnLanguagesforFree*"
        "*PandoraMediaInc*"
        "*CandyCrush*"
        "*Wunderlist*"
        "*Flipboard*"
        "*Twitter*"
        "*Facebook*"
        "*Spotify*"

        #Optional: Typically not removed but you can if you need to for some reason
        "*Microsoft.Advertising.Xaml_10.1712.5.0_x64__8wekyb3d8bbwe*"
        "*Microsoft.Advertising.Xaml_10.1712.5.0_x86__8wekyb3d8bbwe*"
        "*Microsoft.BingWeather*"
        #"*Microsoft.MSPaint*"
        #"*Microsoft.MicrosoftStickyNotes*"
        "*Microsoft.Windows.Photos*"
        #"*Microsoft.WindowsCalculator*"
        #"*Microsoft.WindowsStore*"
    )
    foreach ($App in $AppXApps) {
        Write-Verbose -Message ('Removing Package {0}' -f $App)
        Get-AppxPackage -Name $App | Remove-AppxPackage -ErrorAction SilentlyContinue
        Get-AppxPackage -Name $App -AllUsers | Remove-AppxPackage -AllUsers -ErrorAction SilentlyContinue
        Get-AppxProvisionedPackage -Online | Where-Object DisplayName -like $App | Remove-AppxProvisionedPackage -Online -ErrorAction SilentlyContinue
    }
    
    #Removes AppxPackages
    #Credit to /u/GavinEke for a modified version of my whitelist code
    [regex]$WhitelistedApps = 'Microsoft.Paint3D|Microsoft.WindowsCalculator|Microsoft.WindowsStore|Microsoft.Windows.Photos|CanonicalGroupLimited.UbuntuonWindows|Microsoft.XboxGameCallableUI|Microsoft.XboxGamingOverlay|Microsoft.Xbox.TCUI|Microsoft.XboxGamingOverlay|Microsoft.XboxIdentityProvider|Microsoft.MicrosoftStickyNotes|Microsoft.MSPaint*'
    Get-AppxPackage -AllUsers | Where-Object {$_.Name -NotMatch $WhitelistedApps} | Remove-AppxPackage
    Get-AppxPackage | Where-Object {$_.Name -NotMatch $WhitelistedApps} | Remove-AppxPackage

# ---------------

# Remove Onedrive https://github.com/Sycnex/Windows10Debloater/blob/master/Individual%20Scripts/Uninstall%20OneDrive
Write-Output "Uninstalling OneDrive. Please wait."
    
    New-PSDrive  HKCR -PSProvider Registry -Root HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT
    $onedrive = "$env:SYSTEMROOT\SysWOW64\OneDriveSetup.exe"
    $ExplorerReg1 = "HKCR:\CLSID\{018D5C66-4533-4307-9B53-224DE2ED1FE6}"
    $ExplorerReg2 = "HKCR:\Wow6432Node\CLSID\{018D5C66-4533-4307-9B53-224DE2ED1FE6}"
	Stop-Process -Name "OneDrive*"
	Start-Sleep 2
	If (!(Test-Path $onedrive)) {
		$onedrive = "$env:SYSTEMROOT\System32\OneDriveSetup.exe"
	}
	Start-Process $onedrive "/uninstall" -NoNewWindow -Wait
	Start-Sleep 2
    Write-Output "Stopping explorer"
    Start-Sleep 1
    Start-Process -FilePath "cmd.exe"  -ArgumentList '/c "taskkill.exe /F /IM explorer.exe"'
	Start-Sleep 3
    Write-Output "Removing leftover files"
	Remove-Item "$env:USERPROFILE\OneDrive" -Force -Recurse
	Remove-Item "$env:LOCALAPPDATA\Microsoft\OneDrive" -Force -Recurse
	Remove-Item "$env:PROGRAMDATA\Microsoft OneDrive" -Force -Recurse
	If (Test-Path "$env:SYSTEMDRIVE\OneDriveTemp") {
		Remove-Item "$env:SYSTEMDRIVE\OneDriveTemp" -Force -Recurse
	}
    Write-Output "Removing OneDrive from windows explorer"
    If (!(Test-Path $ExplorerReg1)) {
        New-Item $ExplorerReg1
    }
    Set-ItemProperty $ExplorerReg1 System.IsPinnedToNameSpaceTree -Value 0 
    If (!(Test-Path $ExplorerReg2)) {
        New-Item $ExplorerReg2
    }
    Set-ItemProperty $ExplorerReg2 System.IsPinnedToNameSpaceTree -Value 0
    Write-Output "Restarting Explorer that was shut down before."
    Start explorer.exe -NoNewWindow


# ---------------

# Disable Windows Telemetry https://github.com/Sycnex/Windows10Debloater/blob/master/Individual%20Scripts/Protect%20Privacy
Write-Output "Disabling Windows Feedback Experience program"
$Advertising = "HKLM:\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\AdvertisingInfo"
If (Test-Path $Advertising) {
    Set-ItemProperty $Advertising Enabled -Value 0 
}
        
Write-Output "Stopping Cortana from being used as part of your Windows Search Function"
$Search = "HKLM:\SOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\Windows Search"
If (Test-Path $Search) {
    Set-ItemProperty $Search AllowCortana -Value 0 
}

Write-Output "Disabling Bing Search in Start Menu"
$WebSearch = "HKLM:\SOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\Windows Search"
Set-ItemProperty "HKCU:\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Search" BingSearchEnabled -Value 0 
If (!(Test-Path $WebSearch)) {
    New-Item $WebSearch
}
Set-ItemProperty $WebSearch DisableWebSearch -Value 1 

Write-Output "Stopping the Windows Feedback Experience program"
$Period = "HKCU:\Software\Microsoft\Siuf\Rules"
If (!(Test-Path $Period)) { 
    New-Item $Period
}
Set-ItemProperty $Period PeriodInNanoSeconds -Value 0 
             
Write-Output "Adding Registry key to prevent bloatware apps from returning"
$registryPath = "HKLM:\SOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\CloudContent"
$registryOEM = "HKCU:\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\ContentDeliveryManager"
If (!(Test-Path $registryPath)) { 
    New-Item $registryPath
}
Set-ItemProperty $registryPath DisableWindowsConsumerFeatures -Value 1 

If (!(Test-Path $registryOEM)) {
    New-Item $registryOEM
}
    Set-ItemProperty $registryOEM  ContentDeliveryAllowed -Value 0 
    Set-ItemProperty $registryOEM  OemPreInstalledAppsEnabled -Value 0 
    Set-ItemProperty $registryOEM  PreInstalledAppsEnabled -Value 0 
    Set-ItemProperty $registryOEM  PreInstalledAppsEverEnabled -Value 0 
    Set-ItemProperty $registryOEM  SilentInstalledAppsEnabled -Value 0 
    Set-ItemProperty $registryOEM  SystemPaneSuggestionsEnabled -Value 0          
 
Write-Output "Setting Mixed Reality Portal value to 0 so that you can uninstall it in Settings"
$Holo = "HKCU:\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Holographic"    
If (Test-Path $Holo) {
    Set-ItemProperty $Holo  FirstRunSucceeded -Value 0 
}

Write-Output "Disabling Wi-Fi Sense"
$WifiSense1 = "HKLM:\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\PolicyManager\default\WiFi\AllowWiFiHotSpotReporting"
$WifiSense2 = "HKLM:\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\PolicyManager\default\WiFi\AllowAutoConnectToWiFiSenseHotspots"
$WifiSense3 = "HKLM:\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\WcmSvc\wifinetworkmanager\config"
If (!(Test-Path $WifiSense1)) {
    New-Item $WifiSense1
}
Set-ItemProperty $WifiSense1  Value -Value 0 
If (!(Test-Path $WifiSense2)) {
    New-Item $WifiSense2
}
Set-ItemProperty $WifiSense2  Value -Value 0 
Set-ItemProperty $WifiSense3  AutoConnectAllowedOEM -Value 0 

Write-Output "Disabling live tiles"
$Live = "HKCU:\SOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\PushNotifications"    
If (!(Test-Path $Live)) {      
    New-Item $Live
}
Set-ItemProperty $Live  NoTileApplicationNotification -Value 1 
    
Write-Output "Turning off Data Collection"
$DataCollection1 = "HKLM:\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Policies\DataCollection"
$DataCollection2 = "HKLM:\SOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\DataCollection"
$DataCollection3 = "HKLM:\SOFTWARE\Wow6432Node\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Policies\DataCollection"    
If (Test-Path $DataCollection1) {
    Set-ItemProperty $DataCollection1  AllowTelemetry -Value 0 
}
If (Test-Path $DataCollection2) {
    Set-ItemProperty $DataCollection2  AllowTelemetry -Value 0 
}
If (Test-Path $DataCollection3) {
    Set-ItemProperty $DataCollection3  AllowTelemetry -Value 0 
}

Write-Output "Disabling Location Tracking"
$SensorState = "HKLM:\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows NT\CurrentVersion\Sensor\Overrides\{BFA794E4-F964-4FDB-90F6-51056BFE4B44}"
$LocationConfig = "HKLM:\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Services\lfsvc\Service\Configuration"
If (!(Test-Path $SensorState)) {
    New-Item $SensorState
}
Set-ItemProperty $SensorState SensorPermissionState -Value 0 
If (!(Test-Path $LocationConfig)) {
    New-Item $LocationConfig
}
Set-ItemProperty $LocationConfig Status -Value 0 
    
Write-Output "Disabling People icon on Taskbar"
$People = "HKCU:\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\Advanced\People"    
If (!(Test-Path $People)) {
    New-Item $People
}
Set-ItemProperty $People  PeopleBand -Value 0 
    
Write-Output "Disabling scheduled tasks"
Get-ScheduledTask  XblGameSaveTaskLogon | Disable-ScheduledTask
Get-ScheduledTask  XblGameSaveTask | Disable-ScheduledTask
Get-ScheduledTask  Consolidator | Disable-ScheduledTask
Get-ScheduledTask  UsbCeip | Disable-ScheduledTask
Get-ScheduledTask  DmClient | Disable-ScheduledTask
Get-ScheduledTask  DmClientOnScenarioDownload | Disable-ScheduledTask

Write-Output "Stopping and disabling WAP Push Service"
Stop-Service "dmwappushservice"
Set-Service "dmwappushservice" -StartupType Disabled

Write-Output "Stopping and disabling Diagnostics Tracking Service"
Stop-Service "DiagTrack"
Set-Service "DiagTrack" -StartupType Disabled

# ---------------

# Disable Page file
$pagefile = Get-WmiObject Win32_ComputerSystem -EnableAllPrivileges
$pagefile.AutomaticManagedPagefile = $false
$pagefile.put() | Out-Null

$pagefileset = Gwmi win32_pagefilesetting | where{$_.caption -like 'C:*'}
$pagefileset.Delete()


# Reset DISM Base 
Start-Process -FilePath "cmd.exe"  -ArgumentList '/c "Dism.exe /online /Cleanup-Image /StartComponentCleanup /ResetBase"'

# Disable Windows Sounds
Set-Service beep -StartupType disabled

# Disable 'Aero' effects https://bit.ly/3lawUOz
$path = 'HKCU:\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\VisualEffects'
try {
    $s = (Get-ItemProperty -ErrorAction stop -Name visualfxsetting -Path $path).visualfxsetting 
    if ($s -ne 2) {
        Set-ItemProperty -Path $path -Name 'VisualFXSetting' -Value 2  
        }
    }
catch {
    New-ItemProperty -Path $path -Name 'VisualFXSetting' -Value 2 -PropertyType 'DWORD'
    }

# Disable Cortana https://github.com/Sycnex/Windows10Debloater/blob/master/Individual%20Scripts/Disable%20Cortana
Write-Host "Disabling Cortana"
    $Cortana1 = "HKCU:\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Personalization\Settings"
    $Cortana2 = "HKCU:\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\InputPersonalization"
    $Cortana3 = "HKCU:\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\InputPersonalization\TrainedDataStore"
	If (!(Test-Path $Cortana1)) {
		New-Item $Cortana1
	}
	Set-ItemProperty $Cortana1 AcceptedPrivacyPolicy -Value 0 
	If (!(Test-Path $Cortana2)) {
		New-Item $Cortana2
	}
	Set-ItemProperty $Cortana2 RestrictImplicitTextCollection -Value 1 
	Set-ItemProperty $Cortana2 RestrictImplicitInkCollection -Value 1 
	If (!(Test-Path $Cortana3)) {
		New-Item $Cortana3
	}
	Set-ItemProperty $Cortana3 HarvestContacts -Value 0

# ------------

# ----------------

# Compress System Files
Start-Process -FilePath "cmd.exe"  -ArgumentList '/c "Compact.exe /CompactOS:always"'
# Disable Hibernation
Start-Process -FilePath "cmd.exe"  -ArgumentList '/c "powercfg.exe /h /off"'



# https://gist.githubusercontent.com/alirobe/7f3b34ad89a159e6daa1/raw/746c8b6e84a408f65f0a9009664c45417e7de7a7/reclaimWindows10.ps1    

# Disable SMB Server
Write-Output "Disabling SMB Server..."
Set-SmbServerConfiguration -EnableSMB1Protocol $false -Force
Set-SmbServerConfiguration -EnableSMB2Protocol $false -Force

# Disable Storage Sense
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
Set-ItemProperty -Path "HKCU:\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\StorageSense\Parameters\StoragePolicy" -Name "32" -Type DWord -Value 0
Set-ItemProperty -Path "HKCU:\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\StorageSense\Parameters\StoragePolicy" -Name "StoragePoliciesNotified" -Type DWord -Value 1

# Disable Defrag
Write-Output "Disabling scheduled defragmentation..."
Disable-ScheduledTask -TaskName "Microsoft\Windows\Defrag\ScheduledDefrag" | Out-Null

# Disable SuperFetch and Indexing
Write-Output "Stopping and disabling Superfetch service..."
Stop-Service "SysMain" -WarningAction SilentlyContinue
Set-Service "SysMain" -StartupType Disabled
Write-Output "Stopping and disabling Windows Search indexing service..."
Stop-Service "WSearch" -WarningAction SilentlyContinue
Set-Service "WSearch" -StartupType Disabled

# Disable Game DVR
Set-ItemProperty -Path "HKLM:\SOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\GameDVR" -Name "AllowGameDVR" -Type DWord -Value 0

# Disable Windows Defender
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
}

# Disable SmartScreen
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