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What Win11Debloat's Default mode changes

Q: What is the difference between -RunDefaults and -RunDefaultsLite?

Both apply the same 16 default tweaks. -RunDefaults also removes the 84 default apps. -RunDefaultsLite removes no apps at all.

Default mode is the one-click preset: Default Mode in the wizard, or -RunDefaults on the command line. In 2026.08.24 it makes a restore point and a registry backup. Then it removes up to 84 preinstalled apps and applies 16 tweaks. This page lists every one, with the registry values and what happened when we ran it on Windows 11.

Checked against Win11Debloat 2026.08.24Updated October 30, 20265 min read

On this page 6 sections

Default mode vs Lite vs Custom
The 16 default tweaks
Every default tweak, in detail
The 84 default apps
What happened when we ran it
Questions about Default mode

Short answer

What does Win11Debloat Default mode do?

Safety first: it creates a system restore point and a registry backup.
Apps: it removes 84 apps if installed. These are games, trials, discontinued Bing apps, third-party promos, Clipchamp, Teams, To Do, Sticky Notes, Feedback Hub and similar. Not removed: Photos, Calculator, Notepad, Paint, Snipping Tool, the Microsoft Store, Edge, OneDrive and Xbox.
Tweaks: it turns off telemetry, tips and ads, Edge ads, lock screen tips, Bing and Store suggestions in search, Copilot, Recall, Click to Do, the AI service autostart and Widgets. It also shows file extensions, plus three small build-specific tweaks.
It leaves alone: Windows Update, Defender, Fast Startup, BitLocker, the taskbar layout, the context menu and dark mode.

84Apps selectedremoved only if installed

16Tweaks13–14 apply on a given PC

8Policy tweaksshow “managed by your organization”

108 sMeasured runWindows 11 25H2, our test

Default mode vs Lite vs Custom

	Default mode	Default, no apps (Lite)	Custom Setup
How to start	Default Mode button, or `-RunDefaults`	`-RunDefaultsLite` (command line only)	Custom Setup button, or individual switches
Apps removed	The 84 default apps, if installed	None	Whatever you tick
Tweaks	The 16 defaults	The 16 defaults	Whatever you tick
Questions asked	A review, then Apply	A review, then Apply	Three pages of choices
Saved for next time	Yes. Every mode writes `Config\LastUsedSettings.json`, and `-RunSavedSettings` repeats it.

The command-line menu asks one extra question in Default mode: remove no apps, the default selection, or apps you pick by hand. Choosing the Xbox overlays by hand also offers to turn off Game Bar integration.

PowerShell

# Default mode, no questions
& ([scriptblock]::Create((irm "https://debloat.raphi.re/"))) -RunDefaults -Silent

# The same tweaks, but keep every app
& ([scriptblock]::Create((irm "https://debloat.raphi.re/"))) -RunDefaultsLite -Silent

The 16 default tweaks

This is the complete list from Config/DefaultSettings.json in 2026.08.24, in the order the file lists them. Each tweak links to its full entry, with the registry values and the matching undo file.

Which ones apply on your Windows version

Win11Debloat skips tweaks that do not fit the running build. That is why the review list on our Windows Server 2025 machine (build 26100) showed 13 tweaks, not 16.

Tweak	Windows 10 22H2	Windows 11 22H2	Windows 11 24H2	Windows 11 25H2
Prevent AI service from starting automatically	–	✓	✓	✓
Disable Bing web search & Copilot integration in search	✓	✓	✓	✓
Disable Click To Do, AI text & image analysis	–	✓	✓	✓
Disable Microsoft Copilot	–	✓	✓	✓
Disable 'Drag Tray' for sharing & moving files	–	–	–	✓
Disable ads, suggestions and newsfeed in Edge	✓	✓	✓	✓
Disable tips & tricks on the lock screen	✓	✓	✓	✓
Disable Modern Standby network connectivity	–	✓	✓	✓
Disable Windows Recall	–	✓	✓	✓
Disable Microsoft Store app suggestions in search	–	✓	✓	✓
Disable tips, tricks & suggested content throughout Windows	✓	✓	✓	✓
Disable telemetry, tracking & targeted ads	✓	✓	✓	✓
Disable widgets on the taskbar & lock screen	✓	✓	✓	✓
Hide '3D objects' folder under 'This PC'	✓	–	–	–
Hide Chat (meet now) icon on the taskbar	✓	✓	–	–
Show file extensions for known file types	✓	✓	✓	✓
Applied on this version	9	14	13	14

Every default tweak, in detail

Expand Registry changes on any card to see the exact keys and values from the project's .reg files, and the undo file that reverses them. Three defaults are applied by PowerShell code instead of a .reg file: Widgets, Store search suggestions and the restore point.

Privacy and suggestions

Disable telemetry, tracking & targeted ads

defaultpolicySysprep

This setting disables telemetry, diagnostic data collection, activity history, app-launch tracking, targeted ads and more. It limits the data that is sent to Microsoft about your device and usage. If you are a Windows Insider, updates may be blocked until optional diagnostic data collection is turned back on.

Switch: -DisableTelemetry
Shown while running: Disabling telemetry and diagnostic data collection
Undo option: Enable telemetry, tracking & targeted ads

Tested alone on Windows 11 25H2 (build 26200.9711): changed 13 registry values.

The undo file reverted the change. 6 values came back differently from before, as the undo file writes Windows' standard value: TailoredExperiencesWithDiagnosticDataEnabled 2 → 1; HasAccepted not set → 1; Enabled not set → 1; RestrictImplicitInkCollection 0 → not set; RestrictImplicitTextCollection 0 → not set; Start_TrackProgs not set → 1.

What changed

`TailoredExperiencesWithDiagnosticDataEnabled`HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Privacy	`2`→`0`
`HasAccepted`HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Speech_OneCore\Settings\OnlineSpeechPrivacy	not set→`0`
`Enabled`HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Input\TIPC	not set→`0`
`RestrictImplicitInkCollection`HKCU\Software\Microsoft\InputPersonalization	`0`→`1`
`RestrictImplicitTextCollection`HKCU\Software\Microsoft\InputPersonalization	`0`→`1`
`HarvestContacts`HKCU\Software\Microsoft\InputPersonalization\TrainedDataStore	`1`→`0`
`AcceptedPrivacyPolicy`HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Personalization\Settings	`1`→`0`
`Start_TrackProgs`HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\Advanced	not set→`0`
`PublishUserActivities`HKLM\SOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\System	not set→`0`
`NumberOfSIUFInPeriod`HKCU\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Siuf\Rules	not set→`0`
`PeriodInNanoSeconds`HKCU\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Siuf\Rules	not set→not set
`PersonalizationReportingEnabled`HKLM\SOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\Edge	not set→`0`
`DiagnosticData`HKLM\SOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\Edge	not set→`0`

Registry changes 15 values · HKCU + HKLM

Regfiles/Disable_Telemetry.regsource

Key	Value	Data
HKCUSoftware\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\AdvertisingInfoLet Apps use Advertising ID for Relevant Ads in Windows 10	`Enabled`	DWORD`0` 0x00000000
HKCUSoftware\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\PrivacyTailored experiences with diagnostic data for Current User	`TailoredExperiencesWithDiagnosticDataEnabled`	DWORD`0` 0x00000000
HKCUSoftware\Microsoft\Speech_OneCore\Settings\OnlineSpeechPrivacyOnline Speech Recognition	`HasAccepted`	DWORD`0` 0x00000000
HKCUSoftware\Microsoft\Input\TIPCImprove Inking & Typing Recognition	`Enabled`	DWORD`0` 0x00000000
HKCUSoftware\Microsoft\InputPersonalizationInking & Typing Personalization	`RestrictImplicitInkCollection`	DWORD`1` 0x00000001
	`RestrictImplicitTextCollection`	DWORD`1` 0x00000001
HKCUSoftware\Microsoft\InputPersonalization\TrainedDataStore	`HarvestContacts`	DWORD`0` 0x00000000
HKCUSoftware\Microsoft\Personalization\Settings	`AcceptedPrivacyPolicy`	DWORD`0` 0x00000000
HKLMSOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Policies\DataCollectionpolicySend only Required Diagnostic and Usage Data	`AllowTelemetry`	DWORD`0` 0x00000000
HKCUSoftware\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\AdvancedDisable Let Windows improve Start and search results by tracking app launches	`Start_TrackProgs`	DWORD`0` 0x00000000
HKLMSOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\SystempolicyDisable Activity History	`PublishUserActivities`	DWORD`0` 0x00000000
HKCUSOFTWARE\Microsoft\Siuf\RulesSet Feedback Frequency to Never	`NumberOfSIUFInPeriod`	DWORD`0` 0x00000000
	`PeriodInNanoSeconds`	—deleted
HKLMSOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\EdgepolicyDisable personalization of ads, Microsoft Edge, search, news and other Microsoft services by sending browsing history, favorites and collections, usage and other browsing data to Microsoft Disable required and optional diagnostic data about browser usage	`PersonalizationReportingEnabled`	DWORD`0` 0x00000000
	`DiagnosticData`	DWORD`0` 0x00000000

Undo file: Regfiles/Undo/Enable_Telemetry.reg (“Enable telemetry, tracking & targeted ads”)

Regfiles/Undo/Enable_Telemetry.regsource

Key	Value	Data
HKCUSoftware\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\AdvertisingInfoLet Apps use Advertising ID for Relevant Ads in Windows	`Enabled`	DWORD`1` 0x00000001
HKCUSoftware\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\PrivacyTailored experiences with diagnostic data	`TailoredExperiencesWithDiagnosticDataEnabled`	DWORD`1` 0x00000001
HKCUSoftware\Microsoft\Speech_OneCore\Settings\OnlineSpeechPrivacyOnline Speech Recognition	`HasAccepted`	DWORD`1` 0x00000001
HKCUSoftware\Microsoft\Input\TIPCImprove Inking & Typing Recognition	`Enabled`	DWORD`1` 0x00000001
HKCUSoftware\Microsoft\InputPersonalizationInking & Typing Personalization	`RestrictImplicitInkCollection`	—deleted
	`RestrictImplicitTextCollection`	—deleted
HKCUSoftware\Microsoft\InputPersonalization\TrainedDataStore	`HarvestContacts`	DWORD`1` 0x00000001
HKCUSoftware\Microsoft\Personalization\Settings	`AcceptedPrivacyPolicy`	DWORD`1` 0x00000001
HKCUSOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Diagnostics\DiagTrackSend Optional & Required Diagnostic and Usage Data	`ShowedToastAtLevel`	DWORD`3` 0x00000003
HKLMSOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Policies\DataCollectionpolicy	`AllowTelemetry`	DWORD`3` 0x00000003
	`MaxTelemetryAllowed`	DWORD`3` 0x00000003
HKCUSoftware\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\AdvancedEnable Let Windows improve Start and search results by tracking app launches	`Start_TrackProgs`	DWORD`1` 0x00000001
HKLMSOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\SystempolicyEnable Activity History	`PublishUserActivities`	—deleted
HKCUSoftware\Microsoft\Siuf\RulesSet Feedback Frequency to Auto (default)	`NumberOfSIUFInPeriod`	—deleted
	`PeriodInNanoSeconds`	—deleted
HKLMSOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\EdgepolicyAllow personalization of ads, Microsoft Edge, search, news and other Microsoft services by sending browsing history, favorites and collections, usage and other browsing data to Microsoft Allow sending required and optional diagnostic data about browser usage	`PersonalizationReportingEnabled`	—deleted
	`DiagnosticData`	—deleted

Disable tips, tricks & suggested content throughout Windows

defaultSysprep

This setting removes many annoying distractions from Windows. This includes things like notifications, reminders and sync provider ads. It also prevents automated installation of suggested apps.

Switch: -DisableSuggestions
Shown while running: Disabling tips, tricks, suggestions and ads throughout Windows
Undo option: Enable tips, tricks & suggested content throughout Windows

Tested alone on Windows 11 25H2 (build 26200.9711): changed 18 registry values.

The undo file reverted the change. 14 values came back differently from before, as the undo file writes Windows' standard value: SubscribedContent-310093Enabled not set → 1; SubscribedContent-338388Enabled not set → 1; Start_IrisRecommendations not set → 1; SubscribedContent-338393Enabled not set → 1; SubscribedContent-353694Enabled not set → 1; SubscribedContent-353696Enabled not set → 1; SubscribedContent-353698Enabled not set → 1; EnableAccountNotifications not set → 1; ScoobeSystemSettingEnabled not set → 1; ShowSyncProviderNotifications not set → 1; Enabled not set → 1; OptedIn not set → 1; Start_AccountNotifications not set → 1; Enabled not set → 1.

What changed

`SubscribedContent-310093Enabled`HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\ContentDeliveryManager	not set→`0`
`SubscribedContent-338388Enabled`HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\ContentDeliveryManager	not set→`0`
`SystemPaneSuggestionsEnabled`HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\ContentDeliveryManager	`1`→`0`
`Start_IrisRecommendations`HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\Advanced	not set→`0`
`SubscribedContent-338389Enabled`HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\ContentDeliveryManager	`1`→`0`
`SoftLandingEnabled`HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\ContentDeliveryManager	`1`→`0`
`SubscribedContent-338393Enabled`HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\ContentDeliveryManager	not set→`0`
`SubscribedContent-353694Enabled`HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\ContentDeliveryManager	not set→`0`
`SubscribedContent-353696Enabled`HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\ContentDeliveryManager	not set→`0`
`SubscribedContent-353698Enabled`HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\ContentDeliveryManager	not set→`0`
`EnableAccountNotifications`HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\SystemSettings\AccountNotifications	not set→`0`
`ScoobeSystemSettingEnabled`HKCU\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\UserProfileEngagement	not set→`0`
`ShowSyncProviderNotifications`HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\Advanced	not set→`0`
`SilentInstalledAppsEnabled`HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\ContentDeliveryManager	`1`→`0`
`Enabled`HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Notifications\Settings\Windows.SystemToast.Suggested	not set→`0`
`OptedIn`HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Mobility	not set→`0`
`Start_AccountNotifications`HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\Advanced	not set→`0`
`Enabled`HKCU\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Notifications\Settings\Windows.SystemToast.BackupReminder	not set→`0`

Registry changes 18 values · HKCU

Regfiles/Disable_Windows_Suggestions.regsource

Key	Value	Data
HKCUSoftware\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\ContentDeliveryManagerShow me the Windows welcome experience after updates and occasionally when I sign in to highlight what's new and suggested	`SubscribedContent-310093Enabled`	DWORD`0` 0x00000000
HKCUSoftware\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\ContentDeliveryManagerOccasionally show suggestions in Start	`SubscribedContent-338388Enabled`	DWORD`0` 0x00000000
	`SystemPaneSuggestionsEnabled`	DWORD`0` 0x00000000
HKCUSoftware\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\AdvancedShow recommendations for tips, shortcuts, new apps, and more in start	`Start_IrisRecommendations`	DWORD`0` 0x00000000
HKCUSoftware\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\ContentDeliveryManagerGet tips, tricks, and suggestions as you use Windows	`SubscribedContent-338389Enabled`	DWORD`0` 0x00000000
	`SoftLandingEnabled`	DWORD`0` 0x00000000
HKCUSoftware\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\ContentDeliveryManagerShow me suggested content in the Settings app	`SubscribedContent-338393Enabled`	DWORD`0` 0x00000000
	`SubscribedContent-353694Enabled`	DWORD`0` 0x00000000
	`SubscribedContent-353696Enabled`	DWORD`0` 0x00000000
	`SubscribedContent-353698Enabled`	DWORD`0` 0x00000000
HKCUSoftware\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\SystemSettings\AccountNotificationsDisable Show me notifications in the Settings app	`EnableAccountNotifications`	DWORD`0` 0x00000000
HKCUSOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\UserProfileEngagementSuggest ways I can finish setting up my device to get the most out of Windows	`ScoobeSystemSettingEnabled`	DWORD`0` 0x00000000
HKCUSoftware\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\AdvancedSync provider ads	`ShowSyncProviderNotifications`	DWORD`0` 0x00000000
HKCUSoftware\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\ContentDeliveryManagerAutomatic Installation of Suggested Apps	`SilentInstalledAppsEnabled`	DWORD`0` 0x00000000
HKCUSoftware\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Notifications\Settings\Windows.SystemToast.SuggestedDisable "Suggested" app notifications (Ads for MS services)	`Enabled`	DWORD`0` 0x00000000
HKCUSoftware\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\MobilityDisable Show me suggestions for using my mobile device with Windows (Phone Link suggestions)	`OptedIn`	DWORD`0` 0x00000000
HKCUSoftware\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\AdvancedDisable Show account-related notifications	`Start_AccountNotifications`	DWORD`0` 0x00000000
HKCUSOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Notifications\Settings\Windows.SystemToast.BackupReminderDisable Windows Backup reminder notifications	`Enabled`	DWORD`0` 0x00000000

Undo file: Regfiles/Undo/Enable_Windows_Suggestions.reg (“Enable tips, tricks & suggested content throughout Windows”)

Regfiles/Undo/Enable_Windows_Suggestions.regsource

Key	Value	Data
HKCUSoftware\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\ContentDeliveryManagerShow me the Windows welcome experience after updates and occasionally when I sign in to highlight what's new and suggested	`SubscribedContent-310093Enabled`	DWORD`1` 0x00000001
HKCUSoftware\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\ContentDeliveryManagerOccasionally show suggestions in Start	`SubscribedContent-338388Enabled`	DWORD`1` 0x00000001
	`SystemPaneSuggestionsEnabled`	DWORD`1` 0x00000001
HKCUSoftware\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\AdvancedShow recommendations for tips, shortcuts, new apps, and more in start	`Start_IrisRecommendations`	DWORD`1` 0x00000001
HKCUSoftware\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\ContentDeliveryManagerGet tips, tricks, and suggestions as you use Windows	`SubscribedContent-338389Enabled`	DWORD`1` 0x00000001
	`SoftLandingEnabled`	DWORD`1` 0x00000001
HKCUSoftware\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\ContentDeliveryManagerShow me suggested content in the Settings app	`SubscribedContent-338393Enabled`	DWORD`1` 0x00000001
	`SubscribedContent-353694Enabled`	DWORD`1` 0x00000001
	`SubscribedContent-353696Enabled`	DWORD`1` 0x00000001
	`SubscribedContent-353698Enabled`	DWORD`1` 0x00000001
HKCUSoftware\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\SystemSettings\AccountNotificationsEnable Show me notifications in the Settings app	`EnableAccountNotifications`	DWORD`1` 0x00000001
HKCUSOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\UserProfileEngagementSuggest ways I can finish setting up my device to get the most out of Windows	`ScoobeSystemSettingEnabled`	DWORD`1` 0x00000001
HKCUSoftware\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\AdvancedSync provider ads	`ShowSyncProviderNotifications`	DWORD`1` 0x00000001
HKCUSoftware\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\ContentDeliveryManagerAutomatic Installation of Suggested Apps	`SilentInstalledAppsEnabled`	DWORD`1` 0x00000001
HKCUSoftware\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Notifications\Settings\Windows.SystemToast.SuggestedEnable "Suggested" app notifications (Ads for MS services)	`Enabled`	DWORD`1` 0x00000001
HKCUSoftware\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\MobilityEnable Show me suggestions for using my mobile device with Windows (Phone Link suggestions)	`OptedIn`	DWORD`1` 0x00000001
HKCUSoftware\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\AdvancedEnable Show account-related notifications	`Start_AccountNotifications`	DWORD`1` 0x00000001
HKCUSOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Notifications\Settings\Windows.SystemToast.BackupReminderEnable Windows Backup reminder notifications	`Enabled`	DWORD`1` 0x00000001
HKLMSOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\WindowsBackup	`DisableMonitoring`	DWORD`0` 0x00000000

Disable ads, suggestions and newsfeed in Edge

defaultpolicySysprep

This will turn off various distractions from Microsoft Edge such as ads, suggestions and the MSN news feed. This feature uses policies, which will lock down certain settings.

Switch: -DisableEdgeAds
Shown while running: Disabling ads, suggestions and the MSN news feed in Microsoft Edge
Undo option: Enable ads, suggestions and newsfeed in Edge

Tested alone on Windows 11 25H2 (build 26200.9711): changed 13 registry values.

Importing the undo file put all 13 back exactly as before.

What changed

`NewTabPageContentEnabled`HKLM\SOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\Edge	not set→`0`
`NewTabPageHideDefaultTopSites`HKLM\SOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\Edge	not set→`1`
`EdgeShoppingAssistantEnabled`HKLM\SOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\Edge	not set→`0`
`TabServicesEnabled`HKLM\SOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\Edge	not set→`0`
`AlternateErrorPagesEnabled`HKLM\SOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\Edge	not set→`0`
`UserFeedbackAllowed`HKLM\SOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\Edge	not set→`0`
`ShowRecommendationsEnabled`HKLM\SOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\Edge	not set→`0`
`WalletDonationEnabled`HKLM\SOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\Edge	not set→`0`
`HideFirstRunExperience`HKLM\SOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\Edge	not set→`0`
`DefaultBrowserSettingEnabled`HKLM\SOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\Edge	not set→`0`
`DefaultBrowserSettingsCampaignEnabled`HKLM\SOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\Edge	not set→`0`
`SpotlightExperiencesAndRecommendationsEnabled`HKLM\SOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\Edge	not set→`0`
`ShowAcrobatSubscriptionButton`HKLM\SOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\Edge	not set→`0`

Registry changes 13 values · HKLM

Regfiles/Disable_Edge_Ads_And_Suggestions.regsource

Key	Value	Data
HKLMSOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\EdgepolicyDisable Microsoft Edge recommendations, feedback popups, MSN news feed, sponsored links, shopping assistant, and more.	`NewTabPageContentEnabled`	DWORD`0` 0x00000000
	`NewTabPageHideDefaultTopSites`	DWORD`1` 0x00000001
	`EdgeShoppingAssistantEnabled`	DWORD`0` 0x00000000
	`TabServicesEnabled`	DWORD`0` 0x00000000
	`AlternateErrorPagesEnabled`	DWORD`0` 0x00000000
	`UserFeedbackAllowed`	DWORD`0` 0x00000000
	`ShowRecommendationsEnabled`	DWORD`0` 0x00000000
	`WalletDonationEnabled`	DWORD`0` 0x00000000
	`HideFirstRunExperience`	DWORD`0` 0x00000000
	`DefaultBrowserSettingEnabled`	DWORD`0` 0x00000000
	`DefaultBrowserSettingsCampaignEnabled`	DWORD`0` 0x00000000
	`SpotlightExperiencesAndRecommendationsEnabled`	DWORD`0` 0x00000000
	`ShowAcrobatSubscriptionButton`	DWORD`0` 0x00000000

Undo file: Regfiles/Undo/Enable_Edge_Ads_And_Suggestions.reg (“Enable ads, suggestions and newsfeed in Edge”)

Regfiles/Undo/Enable_Edge_Ads_And_Suggestions.regsource

Key	Value	Data
HKLMSOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\EdgepolicyEnable Microsoft Edge recommendations, feedback popups, MSN news feed, sponsored links, shopping assistant, and more.	`NewTabPageContentEnabled`	—deleted
	`NewTabPageHideDefaultTopSites`	—deleted
	`EdgeShoppingAssistantEnabled`	—deleted
	`TabServicesEnabled`	—deleted
	`AlternateErrorPagesEnabled`	—deleted
	`UserFeedbackAllowed`	—deleted
	`ShowRecommendationsEnabled`	—deleted
	`WalletDonationEnabled`	—deleted
	`HideFirstRunExperience`	—deleted
	`DefaultBrowserSettingEnabled`	—deleted
	`DefaultBrowserSettingsCampaignEnabled`	—deleted
	`SpotlightExperiencesAndRecommendationsEnabled`	—deleted
	`ShowAcrobatSubscriptionButton`	—deleted

Disable tips & tricks on the lock screen

defaultSysprep

This will turn off the lockscreen spotlight option and disable the tips, tricks and fun facts that appear on the lock screen.

Switch: -DisableLockscreenTips
Shown while running: Disabling tips & tricks on the lock screen
Undo option: Enable tips & tricks on the lock screen

Tested alone on Windows 11 25H2 (build 26200.9711): changed 2 registry values.

The undo file reverted the change. One value came back differently from before, as the undo file writes Windows' standard value: SubscribedContent-338387Enabled not set → 1.

What changed

`SubscribedContent-338387Enabled`HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\ContentDeliveryManager	not set→`0`
`RotatingLockScreenOverlayEnabled`HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\ContentDeliveryManager	`1`→`0`

Registry changes 2 values · HKCU

Regfiles/Disable_Lockscreen_Tips.regsource

Key	Value	Data
HKCUSoftware\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\ContentDeliveryManagerGet fun facts, tips and more from Windows and Cortana on your lock screen	`SubscribedContent-338387Enabled`	DWORD`0` 0x00000000
	`RotatingLockScreenOverlayEnabled`	DWORD`0` 0x00000000

Undo file: Regfiles/Undo/Enable_Lockscreen_Tips.reg (“Enable tips & tricks on the lock screen”)

Regfiles/Undo/Enable_Lockscreen_Tips.regsource

Key	Value	Data
HKCUSoftware\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\ContentDeliveryManagerGet fun facts, tips and more from Windows and Cortana on your lock screen	`SubscribedContent-338387Enabled`	DWORD`1` 0x00000001
	`RotatingLockScreenOverlayEnabled`	DWORD`1` 0x00000001

AI

Disable Microsoft Copilot

defaultpolicyWindows 11 22H2+Sysprep

This will disable and uninstall Microsoft Copilot, Windows' built-in AI assistant.

Switch: -DisableCopilot
Shown while running: Disabling Microsoft Copilot
Undo option: Enable Microsoft Copilot

Tested alone on Windows 11 25H2 (build 26200.9711): changed 3 registry values.

The undo file reverted the change. One value came back differently from before, as the undo file writes Windows' standard value: ShowCopilotButton not set → 1.

What changed

`ShowCopilotButton`HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\Advanced	not set→`0`
`TurnOffWindowsCopilot`HKCU\Software\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\WindowsCopilot	not set→`1`
`TurnOffWindowsCopilot`HKLM\SOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\WindowsCopilot	not set→`1`

Registry changes 3 values · HKCU + HKLM

Regfiles/Disable_Copilot.regsource

Key	Value	Data
HKCUSoftware\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\AdvancedDisable Copilot button on taskbar	`ShowCopilotButton`	DWORD`0` 0x00000000
HKCUSoftware\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\WindowsCopilotpolicyDisable Copilot service for current user	`TurnOffWindowsCopilot`	DWORD`1` 0x00000001
HKLMSOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\WindowsCopilotpolicyDisable Copilot service for all users	`TurnOffWindowsCopilot`	DWORD`1` 0x00000001

Undo file: Regfiles/Undo/Enable_Copilot.reg (“Enable Microsoft Copilot”)

Regfiles/Undo/Enable_Copilot.regsource

Key	Value	Data
HKCUSoftware\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\AdvancedEnable Copilot button on taskbar	`ShowCopilotButton`	DWORD`1` 0x00000001
HKCUSoftware\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\WindowsCopilotpolicyEnable Copilot service for current user	`TurnOffWindowsCopilot`	—deleted
HKLMSOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\WindowsCopilotpolicyEnable Copilot service for all users	`TurnOffWindowsCopilot`	—deleted

Disable Windows Recall

defaultpolicyWindows 11 22H2+Sysprep

This will disable Windows Recall, an AI-powered feature that provides quick access to recently used files, apps and activities. This feature uses policies, which will lock down certain settings.

Switch: -DisableRecall
Shown while running: Disabling Windows Recall
Undo option: Enable Windows Recall

Tested alone on Windows 11 25H2 (build 26200.9711): changed 4 registry values.

Importing the undo file put all 4 back exactly as before.

What changed

`DisableAIDataAnalysis`HKCU\Software\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\WindowsAI	not set→`1`
`DisableAIDataAnalysis`HKLM\SOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\WindowsAI	not set→`1`
`AllowRecallEnablement`HKLM\SOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\WindowsAI	not set→`0`
`TurnOffSavingSnapshots`HKLM\SOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\WindowsAI	not set→`1`

Registry changes 4 values · HKCU + HKLM

Regfiles/Disable_AI_Recall.regsource

Key	Value	Data
HKCUSoftware\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\WindowsAIpolicy	`DisableAIDataAnalysis`	DWORD`1` 0x00000001
HKLMSOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\WindowsAIpolicy	`DisableAIDataAnalysis`	DWORD`1` 0x00000001
HKLMSOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\WindowsAIpolicy	`AllowRecallEnablement`	DWORD`0` 0x00000000
HKLMSOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\WindowsAIpolicy	`TurnOffSavingSnapshots`	DWORD`1` 0x00000001

Undo file: Regfiles/Undo/Enable_AI_Recall.reg (“Enable Windows Recall”)

Regfiles/Undo/Enable_AI_Recall.regsource

Key	Value	Data
HKLMSOFTWARE\Microsoft\PolicyManager\default\WindowsAI\DisableAIDataAnalysis	`value`	DWORD`0` 0x00000000
HKCUSoftware\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\WindowsAIpolicy	`DisableAIDataAnalysis`	—deleted
HKLMSOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\WindowsAIpolicy	`DisableAIDataAnalysis`	—deleted
HKLMSOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\WindowsAIpolicy	`AllowRecallEnablement`	—deleted
HKLMSOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\WindowsAIpolicy	`TurnOffSavingSnapshots`	—deleted

Disable Click To Do, AI text & image analysis

defaultpolicyWindows 11 22H2+Sysprep

This will disable Click To Do, which provides AI-powered text and image analysis features in Windows. This feature uses policies, which will lock down certain settings.

Switch: -DisableClickToDo
Shown while running: Disabling Click to Do
Undo option: Enable Click To Do, AI text & image analysis

Tested alone on Windows 11 25H2 (build 26200.9711): changed 2 registry values.

Importing the undo file put both back exactly as before.

What changed

`DisableClickToDo`HKCU\Software\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\WindowsAI	not set→`1`
`DisableClickToDo`HKLM\SOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\WindowsAI	not set→`1`

Registry changes 2 values · HKCU + HKLM

Regfiles/Disable_Click_to_Do.regsource

Key	Value	Data
HKCUSoftware\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\WindowsAIpolicy	`DisableClickToDo`	DWORD`1` 0x00000001
HKLMSOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\WindowsAIpolicy	`DisableClickToDo`	DWORD`1` 0x00000001

Undo file: Regfiles/Undo/Enable_Click_to_Do.reg (“Enable Click To Do, AI text & image analysis”)

Regfiles/Undo/Enable_Click_to_Do.regsource

Key	Value	Data
HKCUSoftware\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\WindowsAIpolicy	`DisableClickToDo`	—deleted
HKLMSOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\WindowsAIpolicy	`DisableClickToDo`	—deleted

Prevent AI service from starting automatically

defaultWindows 11 22H2+Sysprep

This will set the WSAIFabricSvc service to manual startup, preventing the service from starting automatically with Windows.

Switch: -DisableAISvcAutoStart
Shown while running: Preventing AI service from starting automatically
Undo option: Allow AI service to start automatically

Tested alone on Windows 11 25H2 (build 26200.9711): changed 1 registry value · service WSAIFabricSvc Automatic → Manual.

Importing the undo file put it back exactly as before.

What changed

StartHKLM\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Services\WSAIFabricSvc 2→3

Registry changes 1 value · HKLM

Regfiles/Disable_AI_Service_Auto_Start.regsource

Key	Value	Data
HKLMSYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Services\WSAIFabricSvc	`Start`	DWORD`3` 0x00000003

Undo file: Regfiles/Undo/Enable_AI_Service_Auto_Start.reg (“Allow AI service to start automatically”)

Regfiles/Undo/Enable_AI_Service_Auto_Start.regsource

Key	Value	Data
HKLMSYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Services\WSAIFabricSvc	`Start`	DWORD`2` 0x00000002

Search, taskbar and File Explorer

Disable Bing web search & Copilot integration in search

defaultpolicySysprep

This will turn off Bing web search results and Copilot integration in the Windows search experience. This feature uses policies, which will lock down certain settings.

Switch: -DisableBing
Shown while running: Disabling Bing web search & Copilot integration in Windows search
Undo option: Enable Bing web search & Copilot integration in search

Tested alone on Windows 11 25H2 (build 26200.9711): changed 2 registry values · removed Microsoft.BingSearch.

The undo file reverted the change. One value came back differently from before, as the undo file writes Windows' standard value: DisableSearchBoxSuggestions not set → 0.

What changed

`DisableSearchBoxSuggestions`HKCU\Software\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\Explorer	not set→`1`
`CortanaConsent`HKLM\SOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\Windows Search	not set→`0`

Registry changes 3 values · HKCU + HKLM

Regfiles/Disable_Bing_Cortana_In_Search.regsource

Key	Value	Data
HKCUSoftware\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\ExplorerpolicyDisable Bing in search	`DisableSearchBoxSuggestions`	DWORD`1` 0x00000001
HKLMSOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\Windows SearchpolicyDisable Cortana in search	`AllowCortana`	DWORD`0` 0x00000000
	`CortanaConsent`	DWORD`0` 0x00000000

Undo file: Regfiles/Undo/Enable_Bing_Cortana_In_Search.reg (“Enable Bing web search & Copilot integration in search”)

Regfiles/Undo/Enable_Bing_Cortana_In_Search.regsource

Key	Value	Data
HKCUSoftware\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\ExplorerpolicyEnable Bing in search	`DisableSearchBoxSuggestions`	DWORD`0` 0x00000000
HKLMSOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\Windows SearchpolicyEnable Cortana in search	`AllowCortana`	—deleted
	`CortanaConsent`	—deleted

Disable Microsoft Store app suggestions in search

defaultWindows 11 22H2+script

This will disable the Microsoft Store app suggestions in Windows search.

Switch: -DisableStoreSearchSuggestions
Shown while running: Disabling Microsoft Store app suggestions in search
Undo option: Enable Microsoft Store app suggestions in search

Tested alone on Windows 11 25H2 (build 26200.9711): no registry change, as expected: this tweak is PowerShell code.

Disable widgets on the taskbar & lock screen

defaultscript

This will disable the widgets features in Windows, including the widgets button on the taskbar and the widgets that can appear on the lock screen.

Switch: -DisableWidgets
Shown while running: Disabling widgets on the taskbar & lock screen

Tested alone on Windows 11 25H2 (build 26200.9711): no registry change, as expected: this tweak is PowerShell code · removed Microsoft.StartExperiencesApp, Microsoft.WidgetsPlatformRuntime, MicrosoftWindows.Client.WebExperience.

Hide Chat (meet now) icon on the taskbar

defaultpolicyup to Windows 11 22H2Sysprep

This will disable the Chat (meet now) icon on the taskbar.

Switch: -HideChat
Shown while running: Hiding the chat icon from the taskbar
Undo option: Show Chat (meet now) icon on the taskbar

Tested alone on Windows 11 25H2 (build 26200.9711): changed 2 registry values.

This tweak is not meant for Windows 11 25H2, and the wizard and Default mode skip it there. Passed as a command-line switch, release 2026.08.24 applied it anyway.

The undo file reverted the change. 2 values came back differently from before, as the undo file writes Windows' standard value: TaskbarMn not set → 1; HideSCAMeetNow not set → 0.

What changed

`TaskbarMn`HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\Advanced	not set→`0`
`HideSCAMeetNow`HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Policies\Explorer	not set→`1`

Registry changes 2 values · HKCU

Regfiles/Disable_Chat_Taskbar.regsource

Key	Value	Data
HKCUSoftware\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\AdvancedWindows 11	`TaskbarMn`	DWORD`0` 0x00000000
HKCUSoftware\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Policies\ExplorerpolicyWindows 10	`HideSCAMeetNow`	DWORD`1` 0x00000001

Undo file: Regfiles/Undo/Enable_Chat_Taskbar.reg (“Show Chat (meet now) icon on the taskbar”)

Regfiles/Undo/Enable_Chat_Taskbar.regsource

Key	Value	Data
HKCUSoftware\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\AdvancedWindows 11	`TaskbarMn`	DWORD`1` 0x00000001
HKCUSoftware\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Policies\ExplorerpolicyWindows 10	`HideSCAMeetNow`	DWORD`0` 0x00000000

Show file extensions for known file types

defaultSysprep

This will show file extensions for known file types. By default, Windows hides file extensions for known file types which can lead to confusion and security risks.

Switch: -ShowKnownFileExt
Shown while running: Enabling file extensions for known file types
Undo option: Hide file extensions for known file types

Tested alone on Windows 11 25H2 (build 26200.9711): changed 1 registry value.

Importing the undo file put it back exactly as before.

What changed

HideFileExtHKCU\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\Advanced 1→0

Registry changes 1 value · HKCU

Regfiles/Show_Extensions_For_Known_File_Types.regsource

Key	Value	Data
HKCUSoftware\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\Advanced	`HideFileExt`	DWORD`0` 0x00000000

Undo file: Regfiles/Undo/Hide_Extensions_For_Known_File_Types.reg (“Hide file extensions for known file types”)

Regfiles/Undo/Hide_Extensions_For_Known_File_Types.regsource

Key	Value	Data
HKCUSoftware\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\Advanced	`HideFileExt`	DWORD`1` 0x00000001

Hide '3D objects' folder under 'This PC'

defaultup to Windows 10Sysprep

Hides the '3D objects' folder from the File Explorer navigation pane.

Switch: -Hide3dObjects
Shown while running: Hiding the '3D objects' folder from the File Explorer navigation pane
Undo option: Show '3D objects' folder under 'This PC'

Tested alone on Windows 11 25H2 (build 26200.9711): changed nothing: the setting it targets does not exist on this Windows version.

Registry changes 0 values · HKLM

Regfiles/Hide_3D_Objects_Folder.regsource

Key	Value	Data
HKLMSOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\MyComputer\NameSpace\{0DB7E03F-FC29-4DC6-9020-FF41B59E513A}key deleted
HKLMSOFTWARE\Wow6432Node\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\MyComputer\NameSpace\{0DB7E03F-FC29-4DC6-9020-FF41B59E513A}key deleted

Undo file: Regfiles/Undo/Show_3D_Objects_Folder.reg (“Show '3D objects' folder under 'This PC'”)

Regfiles/Undo/Show_3D_Objects_Folder.regsource

Key	Value	Data
HKLMSOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\MyComputer\NameSpace\{0DB7E03F-FC29-4DC6-9020-FF41B59E513A}key created
HKLMSOFTWARE\Wow6432Node\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\MyComputer\NameSpacekey created

System

Disable Modern Standby network connectivity

defaultpolicyWindows 11 21H2+Sysprep

By default, devices that support Modern Standby maintain network connectivity while in sleep mode. Disabling network connectivity during Modern Standby can help save battery life.

Switch: -DisableModernStandbyNetworking
Shown while running: Disabling network connectivity during Modern Standby
Undo option: Enable Modern Standby network connectivity

Tested alone on Windows 11 25H2 (build 26200.9711): changed 2 registry values.

The undo file reverted the change. 2 values came back differently from before, as the undo file writes Windows' standard value: ACSettingIndex not set → 1; DCSettingIndex not set → 1.

What changed

`ACSettingIndex`HKLM\SOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\Power\PowerSettings\f15576e8-98b7-4186-b944-eafa664402d9	not set→`0`
`DCSettingIndex`HKLM\SOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\Power\PowerSettings\f15576e8-98b7-4186-b944-eafa664402d9	not set→`0`

Registry changes 2 values · HKLM

Regfiles/Disable_Modern_Standby_Networking.regsource

Key	Value	Data
HKLMSOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\Power\PowerSettings\f15576e8-98b7-4186-b944-eafa664402d9policy	`ACSettingIndex`	DWORD`0` 0x00000000
	`DCSettingIndex`	DWORD`0` 0x00000000

Undo file: Regfiles/Undo/Enable_Modern_Standby_Networking.reg (“Enable Modern Standby network connectivity”)

Regfiles/Undo/Enable_Modern_Standby_Networking.regsource

Key	Value	Data
HKLMSOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\Power\PowerSettings\f15576e8-98b7-4186-b944-eafa664402d9policy	`ACSettingIndex`	DWORD`1` 0x00000001
	`DCSettingIndex`	DWORD`1` 0x00000001

Disable 'Drag Tray' for sharing & moving files

defaultWindows 11 25H2+Sysprep

The Drag Tray is a new feature for sharing & moving files in Windows 11, it appears at the top of the screen when dragging files.

Switch: -DisableDragTray
Shown while running: Disabling Drag Tray
Undo option: Enable 'Drag Tray' for sharing & moving files

Tested alone on Windows 11 25H2 (build 26200.9711): changed 1 registry value.

The undo file reverted the change. One value came back differently from before, as the undo file writes Windows' standard value: DragTrayEnabled not set → 1.

What changed

DragTrayEnabledHKCU\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\CDP not set→0

Registry changes 1 value · HKCU

Regfiles/Disable_Share_Drag_Tray.regsource

Key	Value	Data
HKCUSoftware\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\CDP	`DragTrayEnabled`	DWORD`0` 0x00000000

Undo file: Regfiles/Undo/Enable_Share_Drag_Tray.reg (“Enable 'Drag Tray' for sharing & moving files”)

Regfiles/Undo/Enable_Share_Drag_Tray.regsource

Key	Value	Data
HKCUSoftware\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\CDP	`DragTrayEnabled`	DWORD`1` 0x00000001

The 84 default apps

Every app below is ticked in Default mode. Apps that are not installed are skipped. Most PCs have only a handful of them, so on our clean Windows 11 machine only 13 of the 84 were present. The rating column is the project's own judgement.

App	What it is	Upstream rating	Default	Removed via
Clipchamp`Clipchamp.Clipchamp`	Video editor from Microsoft	Safe to remove	●	Appx
3D Builder`Microsoft.3DBuilder`	Basic 3D modeling software	Safe to remove	●	Appx
Cortana`Microsoft.549981C3F5F10`	Microsoft Cortana voice assistant (Discontinued)	Safe to remove	●	Appx
Bing Finance`Microsoft.BingFinance`	Finance news and tracking via Bing (Discontinued)	Safe to remove	●	Appx
Bing Food And Drink`Microsoft.BingFoodAndDrink`	Recipes and food news via Bing (Discontinued)	Safe to remove	●	Appx
Bing Health And Fitness`Microsoft.BingHealthAndFitness`	Health and fitness tracking/news via Bing (Discontinued)	Safe to remove	●	Appx
Bing News`Microsoft.BingNews`	News aggregator via Bing (Replaced by Microsoft News/Start)	Safe to remove	●	Appx
Bing Sports`Microsoft.BingSports`	Sports news and scores via Bing (Discontinued)	Safe to remove	●	Appx
Bing Translator`Microsoft.BingTranslator`	Translation service via Bing	Safe to remove	●	Appx
Bing Travel`Microsoft.BingTravel`	Travel planning and news via Bing (Discontinued)	Safe to remove	●	Appx
Bing Weather`Microsoft.BingWeather`	Weather forecast via Bing	Safe to remove	●	Appx
Microsoft Copilot`XP9CXNGPPJ97XX`	AI assistant integrated into Windows	Safe to remove	●	WinGet
Copilot+ AI Hub`Microsoft.Windows.AIHub`	Copilot+ AI Hub app (Windows 11 24H2+)	Safe to remove	●	Appx
Microsoft PC Manager`Microsoft.PCManager`	Microsoft PC Manager system cleanup and optimization tool (often preinstalled)	Safe to remove	●	Appx
Get Started`Microsoft.Getstarted`	Tips and introductory guide for Windows (Cannot be uninstalled in Windows 11)	Safe to remove	●	Appx
Messaging`Microsoft.Messaging`	Messaging app, often integrates with Skype (Largely discontinued)	Safe to remove	●	Appx
3D Viewer`Microsoft.Microsoft3DViewer`	Viewer for 3D models	Safe to remove	●	Appx
Microsoft Journal`Microsoft.MicrosoftJournal`	Digital note-taking app optimized for pen input	Safe to remove	●	Appx
Office Hub`Microsoft.MicrosoftOfficeHub`	Hub to access Microsoft Office apps and documents (Precursor to Microsoft 365 app)	Safe to remove	●	Appx
Power BI`Microsoft.MicrosoftPowerBIForWindows`	Business analytics service client	Safe to remove	●	Appx
Solitaire Collection`Microsoft.MicrosoftSolitaireCollection`	Collection of solitaire card games	Safe to remove	●	Appx
Sticky Notes`Microsoft.MicrosoftStickyNotes`	Digital sticky notes app (Discontinued & replaced by OneNote)	Safe to remove	●	Appx
Mixed Reality Portal`Microsoft.MixedReality.Portal`	Portal for Windows Mixed Reality headsets	Safe to remove	●	Appx
Network Speed Test`Microsoft.NetworkSpeedTest`	Internet connection speed test utility	Safe to remove	●	Appx
Microsoft News`Microsoft.News`	News aggregator (Replaced Bing News, now part of Microsoft Start)	Safe to remove	●	Appx
OneNote`Microsoft.Office.OneNote`	Digital note-taking app (Universal Windows Platform version)	Safe to remove	●	Appx
Sway`Microsoft.Office.Sway`	Presentation and storytelling app	Safe to remove	●	Appx
One Connect`Microsoft.OneConnect`	Mobile Operator management app (Replaced by Mobile Plans)	Safe to remove	●	Appx
Print 3D`Microsoft.Print3D`	3D printing preparation software	Safe to remove	●	Appx
Power Automate`Microsoft.PowerAutomateDesktop`	Desktop automation tool (RPA)	Safe to remove	●	Appx
Skype (UWP)`Microsoft.SkypeApp`	Skype communication app, Universal Windows Platform version (Discontinued)	Safe to remove	●	Appx
Microsoft To Do`Microsoft.Todos`	To-do list and task management app	Safe to remove	●	Appx
Dev Home`Microsoft.Windows.DevHome`	Developer dashboard and tool configuration utility (Discontinued)	Safe to remove	●	Appx
Alarms & Clock`Microsoft.WindowsAlarms`	Alarms & Clock app	Safe to remove	●	Appx
Feedback Hub`Microsoft.WindowsFeedbackHub`	App for providing feedback to Microsoft on Windows	Safe to remove	●	Appx
Windows Maps`Microsoft.WindowsMaps`	Mapping and navigation app	Safe to remove	●	Appx
Sound Recorder`Microsoft.WindowsSoundRecorder`	Basic audio recording app	Safe to remove	●	Appx
Xbox Console Companion`Microsoft.XboxApp`	Old Xbox Console Companion App (Discontinued)	Safe to remove	●	Appx
Movies & TV`Microsoft.ZuneVideo`	Movies & TV app for renting/buying/playing video content (Rebranded as "Films & TV")	Safe to remove	●	Appx
Family Safety`MicrosoftCorporationII.MicrosoftFamily`	Family Safety App for managing family accounts and settings	Safe to remove	●	Appx
Quick Assist`MicrosoftCorporationII.QuickAssist`	Remote assistance tool	Safe to remove	●	Appx
Microsoft Teams (Old)`MicrosoftTeams`	Old Microsoft Teams personal (MS Store version)	Safe to remove	●	Appx
Microsoft Teams (New)`MSTeams`	New Microsoft Teams app (Work/School or Personal)	Safe to remove	●	Appx
ACG Media Player`ACGMediaPlayer`	Media player app	Safe to remove	●	Appx
Actipro Software`ActiproSoftwareLLC`	Potentially UI controls or software components, often bundled by OEMs	Safe to remove	●	Appx
Adobe Photoshop Express`AdobeSystemsIncorporated.AdobePhotoshopExpress`	Basic photo editing app from Adobe	Safe to remove	●	Appx
Amazon`Amazon.com.Amazon`	Amazon shopping app	Safe to remove	●	Appx
Prime Video`AmazonVideo.PrimeVideo`	Amazon Prime Video streaming service app	Safe to remove	●	Appx
Asphalt 8`Asphalt8Airborne`	Racing game	Safe to remove	●	Appx
Autodesk SketchBook`AutodeskSketchBook`	Digital drawing and sketching app	Safe to remove	●	Appx
Caesars Slots`CaesarsSlotsFreeCasino`	Casino slot machine game	Safe to remove	●	Appx
Cooking Fever`COOKINGFEVER`	Restaurant simulation game	Safe to remove	●	Appx
CyberLink Media Suite`CyberLinkMediaSuiteEssentials`	Multimedia software suite (often preinstalled by OEMs)	Safe to remove	●	Appx
Disney Magic Kingdoms`DisneyMagicKingdoms`	Disney theme park building game	Safe to remove	●	Appx
Disney+`Disney.37853FC22B2CE`	Disney+ streaming service app	Safe to remove	●	Appx
Drawboard PDF`DrawboardPDF`	PDF viewing and annotation app, often focused on pen input	Safe to remove	●	Appx
Duolingo`Duolingo-LearnLanguagesforFree`	Language learning app	Safe to remove	●	Appx
Eclipse Manager`EclipseManager`	Often related to specific OEM software or utilities (e.g. for managing screen settings)	Safe to remove	●	Appx
Facebook`FACEBOOK.FACEBOOK`	Facebook social media app	Safe to remove	●	Appx
FarmVille 2`FarmVille2CountryEscape`	Farming simulation game	Safe to remove	●	Appx
Flipboard`Flipboard`	News and social network aggregator styled as a magazine	Safe to remove	●	Appx
Hidden City`HiddenCity`	Hidden object puzzle adventure game	Safe to remove	●	Appx
Hulu`HULULLC.HULUPLUS`	Hulu streaming service app	Safe to remove	●	Appx
iHeartRadio`iHeartRadio`	Internet radio streaming app	Safe to remove	●	Appx
Instagram`Facebook.Instagram`	Instagram social media app	Safe to remove	●	Appx
Bubble Witch 3`king.com.BubbleWitch3Saga`	Puzzle game from King	Safe to remove	●	Appx
Candy Crush Saga`king.com.CandyCrushSaga`	Puzzle game from King	Safe to remove	●	Appx
Candy Crush Soda`king.com.CandyCrushSodaSaga`	Puzzle game from King	Safe to remove	●	Appx
LinkedIn`LinkedInforWindows`	LinkedIn professional networking app	Safe to remove	●	Appx
March of Empires`MarchofEmpires`	Strategy game	Safe to remove	●	Appx
Netflix`4DF9E0F8.Netflix`	Netflix streaming service app	Safe to remove	●	Appx
NYT Crossword`NYTCrossword`	New York Times crossword puzzle app	Safe to remove	●	Appx
One Calendar`OneCalendar`	Calendar aggregation app	Safe to remove	●	Appx
Pandora`PandoraMediaInc`	Pandora music streaming app	Safe to remove	●	Appx
Phototastic Collage`PhototasticCollage`	Photo collage creation app	Safe to remove	●	Appx
PicsArt`PicsArt-PhotoStudio`	Photo editing and creative app	Safe to remove	●	Appx
Polarr Photo Editor`PolarrPhotoEditorAcademicEdition`	Photo editing app (Academic Edition)	Safe to remove	●	Appx
Royal Revolt`flaregamesGmbH.RoyalRevolt`	Tower defense / strategy game	Safe to remove	●	Appx
Live Wallpaper`Sidia.LiveWallpaper`	Live wallpaper app	Safe to remove	●	Appx
Sling TV`SlingTV`	Live TV streaming service app	Safe to remove	●	Appx
Spotify`SpotifyAB.SpotifyMusic`	Spotify music streaming app	Safe to remove	●	Appx
TikTok`BytedancePte.Ltd.TikTok`	TikTok short-form video app	Safe to remove	●	Appx
TuneIn Radio`TuneInRadio`	Internet radio streaming app	Safe to remove	●	Appx
WinZip`WinZipUniversal`	File compression and extraction utility (Universal Windows Platform version)	Safe to remove	●	Appx

Default apps you might want to keep

Most of the list is uncontroversial. A few entries are apps some people use every day, so untick them in Custom Setup, or with Quick Select → Default apps then untick:

Microsoft Teams (New) (MSTeams), if you use Teams for work or family calls.
Microsoft To Do, Sticky Notes, OneNote (UWP) and Microsoft Journal, if you keep notes or lists in them.
Alarms & Clock, if you use its timers or world clocks.
Quick Assist, if someone helps you remotely, or you help others.
Family Safety, if you manage a child account.
Sound Recorder, Windows Maps, Power Automate and Dev Home, if you use them.

Everything removed can be reinstalled from the Microsoft Store. How to reinstall an app.

What happened when we ran it

We ran Win11Debloat.ps1 -RunDefaults -Silent from release 2026.08.24 on a clean GitHub Actions Windows 11 Enterprise 25H2 machine (build 26200, Arm64), and recorded the system before and after. The raw files are public: run log, diff, Win11Debloat's own log.

108 sTotal timestart to “Script completed!”

17Packages removed13 from the list + 4 by tweaks

61Registry values changedout of 200 the tweaks can touch

−803 MBWindowsApps folder4,611 → 3,808 MB on disk

Packages that were removed

Removed package	What it is	Why it was removed
Clipchamp`Clipchamp.Clipchamp`	Video editor from Microsoft	In the default app list
Bing News`Microsoft.BingNews`	News aggregator via Bing (Replaced by Microsoft News/Start)	In the default app list
Bing Search`Microsoft.BingSearch`	Web Search from Microsoft Bing (Integrates into Windows Search)	Uninstalled by the `-DisableBing` tweak
Bing Weather`Microsoft.BingWeather`	Weather forecast via Bing	In the default app list
Office Hub`Microsoft.MicrosoftOfficeHub`	Hub to access Microsoft Office apps and documents (Precursor to Microsoft 365 app)	In the default app list
Solitaire Collection`Microsoft.MicrosoftSolitaireCollection`	Collection of solitaire card games	In the default app list
Sticky Notes`Microsoft.MicrosoftStickyNotes`	Digital sticky notes app (Discontinued & replaced by OneNote)	In the default app list
Widgets Experience`Microsoft.StartExperiencesApp`	This app powers Windows Widgets My Feed	Uninstalled by the `-DisableWidgets` tweak
Microsoft To Do`Microsoft.Todos`	To-do list and task management app	In the default app list
Widgets Platform Runtime`Microsoft.WidgetsPlatformRuntime`	Runtime required for Windows Widgets to function	Uninstalled by the `-DisableWidgets` tweak
Dev Home`Microsoft.Windows.DevHome`	Developer dashboard and tool configuration utility (Discontinued)	In the default app list
Alarms & Clock`Microsoft.WindowsAlarms`	Alarms & Clock app	In the default app list
Feedback Hub`Microsoft.WindowsFeedbackHub`	App for providing feedback to Microsoft on Windows	In the default app list
Sound Recorder`Microsoft.WindowsSoundRecorder`	Basic audio recording app	In the default app list
Quick Assist`MicrosoftCorporationII.QuickAssist`	Remote assistance tool	In the default app list
Windows Web Experience Pack`MicrosoftWindows.Client.WebExperience`	Helps deliver and update certain features, like Widgets, through the Microsoft Store	Uninstalled by the `-DisableWidgets` tweak
Microsoft Teams (New)`MSTeams`	New Microsoft Teams app (Work/School or Personal)	In the default app list

Two removals failed. The Copilot app ID XP9CXNGPPJ97XX could not be removed because WinGet was not installed or was outdated on this image. Win11Debloat reported it as WinGet is either not installed or is outdated; XP9CXNGPPJ97XX could not be removed, finished the run anyway and warned at the end: 2 app removal(s) failed. See output above for details. The Copilot app was not installed on this machine, so nothing was left behind.

Other changes we measured

Service: WSAIFabricSvc (the AI fabric service) went from Automatic to Manual. No other service's start type changed.
Scheduled tasks: no new tasks were disabled. The telemetry tasks Win11Debloat targets were already disabled, or not present, on this Enterprise image. The log says "is already disabled" or "not found" for each.
Restore point: created. "System restore point created successfully".
Registry backup: saved to Backups\Win11Debloat-RegistryBackup-<date>_<time>.json.
Explorer: restarted automatically at the end of the command-line run.

Every registry value it changed

Grouped by the tweak that wrote it. "not set" means the value did not exist before, which is Windows' default behaviour.

Disable telemetry, tracking & targeted ads-DisableTelemetry12 values

HKCUSoftware\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Privacy	`TailoredExperiencesWithDiagnosticDataEnabled`	`2`→`0`
HKCUSoftware\Microsoft\Speech_OneCore\Settings\OnlineSpeechPrivacy	`HasAccepted`	no key→`0`
HKCUSoftware\Microsoft\Input\TIPC	`Enabled`	not set→`0`
HKCUSoftware\Microsoft\InputPersonalization	`RestrictImplicitInkCollection`	`0`→`1`
HKCUSoftware\Microsoft\InputPersonalization	`RestrictImplicitTextCollection`	`0`→`1`
HKCUSoftware\Microsoft\InputPersonalization\TrainedDataStore	`HarvestContacts`	`1`→`0`
HKCUSoftware\Microsoft\Personalization\Settings	`AcceptedPrivacyPolicy`	`1`→`0`
HKCUSoftware\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\Advanced	`Start_TrackProgs`	not set→`0`
HKLMSOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\System	`PublishUserActivities`	not set→`0`
HKCUSOFTWARE\Microsoft\Siuf\Rules	`NumberOfSIUFInPeriod`	no key→`0`
HKLMSOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\Edge	`PersonalizationReportingEnabled`	no key→`0`
HKLMSOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\Edge	`DiagnosticData`	no key→`0`

Disable tips, tricks & suggested content throughout Windows-DisableSuggestions18 values

HKCUSoftware\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\ContentDeliveryManager	`SubscribedContent-310093Enabled`	not set→`0`
HKCUSoftware\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\ContentDeliveryManager	`SubscribedContent-338388Enabled`	not set→`0`
HKCUSoftware\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\ContentDeliveryManager	`SystemPaneSuggestionsEnabled`	`1`→`0`
HKCUSoftware\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\Advanced	`Start_IrisRecommendations`	not set→`0`
HKCUSoftware\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\ContentDeliveryManager	`SubscribedContent-338389Enabled`	not set→`0`
HKCUSoftware\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\ContentDeliveryManager	`SoftLandingEnabled`	`1`→`0`
HKCUSoftware\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\ContentDeliveryManager	`SubscribedContent-338393Enabled`	not set→`0`
HKCUSoftware\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\ContentDeliveryManager	`SubscribedContent-353694Enabled`	not set→`0`
HKCUSoftware\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\ContentDeliveryManager	`SubscribedContent-353696Enabled`	not set→`0`
HKCUSoftware\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\ContentDeliveryManager	`SubscribedContent-353698Enabled`	not set→`0`
HKCUSoftware\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\SystemSettings\AccountNotifications	`EnableAccountNotifications`	not set→`0`
HKCUSOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\UserProfileEngagement	`ScoobeSystemSettingEnabled`	no key→`0`
HKCUSoftware\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\Advanced	`ShowSyncProviderNotifications`	not set→`0`
HKCUSoftware\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\ContentDeliveryManager	`SilentInstalledAppsEnabled`	`1`→`0`
HKCUSoftware\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Notifications\Settings\Windows.SystemToast.Suggested	`Enabled`	no key→`0`
HKCUSoftware\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Mobility	`OptedIn`	not set→`0`
HKCUSoftware\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\Advanced	`Start_AccountNotifications`	not set→`0`
HKCUSOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Notifications\Settings\Windows.SystemToast.BackupReminder	`Enabled`	no key→`0`

Disable tips & tricks on the lock screen-DisableLockscreenTips2 values

HKCUSoftware\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\ContentDeliveryManager	`SubscribedContent-338387Enabled`	not set→`0`
HKCUSoftware\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\ContentDeliveryManager	`RotatingLockScreenOverlayEnabled`	`1`→`0`

Disable ads, suggestions and newsfeed in Edge-DisableEdgeAds13 values

HKLMSOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\Edge	`NewTabPageContentEnabled`	no key→`0`
HKLMSOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\Edge	`NewTabPageHideDefaultTopSites`	no key→`1`
HKLMSOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\Edge	`EdgeShoppingAssistantEnabled`	no key→`0`
HKLMSOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\Edge	`TabServicesEnabled`	no key→`0`
HKLMSOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\Edge	`AlternateErrorPagesEnabled`	no key→`0`
HKLMSOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\Edge	`UserFeedbackAllowed`	no key→`0`
HKLMSOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\Edge	`ShowRecommendationsEnabled`	no key→`0`
HKLMSOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\Edge	`WalletDonationEnabled`	no key→`0`
HKLMSOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\Edge	`HideFirstRunExperience`	no key→`0`
HKLMSOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\Edge	`DefaultBrowserSettingEnabled`	no key→`0`
HKLMSOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\Edge	`DefaultBrowserSettingsCampaignEnabled`	no key→`0`
HKLMSOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\Edge	`SpotlightExperiencesAndRecommendationsEnabled`	no key→`0`
HKLMSOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\Edge	`ShowAcrobatSubscriptionButton`	no key→`0`

Disable Microsoft Copilot-DisableCopilot3 values

HKCUSoftware\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\Advanced	`ShowCopilotButton`	not set→`0`
HKCUSoftware\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\WindowsCopilot	`TurnOffWindowsCopilot`	no key→`1`
HKLMSOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\WindowsCopilot	`TurnOffWindowsCopilot`	no key→`1`

Disable Windows Recall-DisableRecall4 values

HKCUSoftware\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\WindowsAI	`DisableAIDataAnalysis`	no key→`1`
HKLMSOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\WindowsAI	`DisableAIDataAnalysis`	no key→`1`
HKLMSOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\WindowsAI	`AllowRecallEnablement`	no key→`0`
HKLMSOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\WindowsAI	`TurnOffSavingSnapshots`	no key→`1`

Disable Click To Do, AI text & image analysis-DisableClickToDo2 values

HKCUSoftware\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\WindowsAI	`DisableClickToDo`	no key→`1`
HKLMSOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\WindowsAI	`DisableClickToDo`	no key→`1`

Prevent AI service from starting automatically-DisableAISvcAutoStart1 value

HKLMSYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Services\WSAIFabricSvc Start 2→3

Disable Bing web search & Copilot integration in search-DisableBing2 values

HKCUSoftware\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\Explorer	`DisableSearchBoxSuggestions`	not set→`1`
HKLMSOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\Windows Search	`CortanaConsent`	not set→`0`

Disable 'Drag Tray' for sharing & moving files-DisableDragTray1 value

HKCUSoftware\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\CDP DragTrayEnabled no key→0

Disable Modern Standby network connectivity-DisableModernStandbyNetworking2 values

HKLMSOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\Power\PowerSettings\f15576e8-98b7-4186-b944-eafa664402d9	`ACSettingIndex`	no key→`0`
HKLMSOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\Power\PowerSettings\f15576e8-98b7-4186-b944-eafa664402d9	`DCSettingIndex`	no key→`0`

Show file extensions for known file types-ShowKnownFileExt1 value

HKCUSoftware\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\Advanced HideFileExt 1→0

Questions about Default mode

Is Default mode safe to use?

For most people, yes. It is the project's own recommendation. It does not select any app the project rates "unsafe", and it does not touch Windows Update, Defender or drivers. The two side effects people notice are the managed by your organization message, caused by 8 policy-based tweaks, and the removal of apps like Teams, To Do or Sticky Notes if they used them.

Does Default mode remove Microsoft Edge or OneDrive?

No. Both are optional removals that you have to tick yourself in Custom Setup. Edge is rated "Not Recommended" because Windows features and other apps depend on it.

Does Default mode disable Windows Defender or Windows Update?

No. No default tweak touches Microsoft Defender, the firewall, Windows Update or drivers. There are optional update tweaks, which delay feature updates or prevent automatic restarts, but they are not part of Default mode.

What is the difference between -RunDefaults and -RunDefaultsLite?

Both apply the same 16 default tweaks. -RunDefaults also removes the 84 default apps. -RunDefaultsLite removes no apps at all.

Why did Default mode show fewer than 16 tweaks?

Three default tweaks only apply to certain Windows versions. Hide 3D Objects is for Windows 10, Hide Chat is for Windows 11 22H2 and older, and Disable Drag Tray is for 25H2 and later. Win11Debloat leaves out the ones that do not match your build.

Can I change what Default mode selects?

Yes. Click Default Mode, then use Back to reach the app and tweak pages, adjust them and apply. You can also edit Config\DefaultSettings.json, and the SelectedByDefault flags in Config\Apps.json, in a downloaded copy.

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