<# .SYNOPSIS powershell.exe -NoProfile -ExecutionPolicy Bypass -File "D:\Dropbox_T\Oct\Binich Dropbox\Mayank Agarwal\win10-full-remove-bloatware-telemetry.ps1" Windows 10 Privacy Debloat Script Removes bloatware, telemetry, Cortana, and disables online services. Keeps system-critical apps and Office integration. Run this script as Administrator. #> # --- Ensure admin privileges --- If (-Not ([Security.Principal.WindowsPrincipal][Security.Principal.WindowsIdentity]::GetCurrent()).IsInRole([Security.Principal.WindowsBuiltInRole] "Administrator")) { Write-Host "Please run this script as Administrator!" -ForegroundColor Red Exit } Write-Host "Starting Windows 10 Privacy Debloat..." -ForegroundColor Cyan # ====================================================================== # 🧹 REMOVE OPTIONAL + PURE BLOATWARE (excluding Office integration) # ====================================================================== $bloatApps = @( # Optional "Microsoft.YourPhone", "Microsoft.OutlookForWindows", "Microsoft.Todos", "Microsoft.MixedReality.Portal", "Microsoft.Windows.DevHome", "Microsoft.Copilot", "Microsoft.BingSearch", "Microsoft.WindowsSoundRecorder", "aimgr", "Microsoft.3DBuilder", "Microsoft.BingNews", "Microsoft.BingWeather", "Microsoft.GetHelp", "Microsoft.Getstarted", "Microsoft.Microsoft3DViewer", "Microsoft.MicrosoftOfficeHub", "Microsoft.MicrosoftSolitaireCollection", "Microsoft.MicrosoftStickyNotes", "Microsoft.MinecraftUWP", "Microsoft.MSPaint", "Microsoft.Office.OneNote", "Microsoft.OneConnect", "Microsoft.People", "Microsoft.Print3D", "Microsoft.SkypeApp", "Microsoft.Wallet", "Microsoft.Whiteboard", "Microsoft.WindowsAlarms", "Microsoft.WindowsCamera", "Microsoft.WindowsFeedbackHub", "Microsoft.WindowsMaps", "Microsoft.Xbox.TCUI", "Microsoft.XboxApp", "Microsoft.XboxGameOverlay", "Microsoft.XboxGamingOverlay", "Microsoft.XboxIdentityProvider", "Microsoft.XboxSpeechToTextOverlay", "Microsoft.ZuneMusic", "Microsoft.ZuneVideo", # Telemetry / Bloat "Microsoft.Advertising.Xaml", "Microsoft.Services.Store.Engagement", "Microsoft.PeopleExperienceHost", "Microsoft.Windows.ParentalControls", "Microsoft.ECApp", "Microsoft.Windows.Apprep.ChxApp", "Microsoft.Windows.AssignedAccessLockApp", "Microsoft.Windows.SecureAssessmentBrowser", "Microsoft.Windows.CallingShellApp", "Microsoft.Windows.XGpuEjectDialog", "Microsoft.Windows.NarratorQuickStart", "Microsoft.Windows.OOBENetworkCaptivePortal", "Microsoft.Windows.OOBENetworkConnectionFlow", "Microsoft.Windows.PinningConfirmationDialog" ) foreach ($app in $bloatApps) { Write-Host "Removing $app..." -ForegroundColor Yellow Get-AppxPackage -Name $app -AllUsers | Remove-AppxPackage -ErrorAction SilentlyContinue Get-AppxProvisionedPackage -Online | Where-Object {$_.DisplayName -eq $app} | Remove-AppxProvisionedPackage -Online -ErrorAction SilentlyContinue } # ====================================================================== # 🤖 DISABLE / REMOVE CORTANA # ====================================================================== Write-Host "`nDisabling Cortana..." -ForegroundColor Cyan Get-AppxPackage -AllUsers | Where-Object {$_.Name -like "Microsoft.549981C3F5F10"} | Remove-AppxPackage -ErrorAction SilentlyContinue Get-AppxProvisionedPackage -Online | Where-Object {$_.DisplayName -eq "Microsoft.549981C3F5F10"} | Remove-AppxProvisionedPackage -Online -ErrorAction SilentlyContinue reg add "HKLM\SOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\Windows Search" /v AllowCortana /t REG_DWORD /d 0 /f | Out-Null reg add "HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Search" /v BingSearchEnabled /t REG_DWORD /d 0 /f | Out-Null reg add "HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Search" /v CortanaConsent /t REG_DWORD /d 0 /f | Out-Null # ====================================================================== # 📊 DISABLE TELEMETRY & DATA COLLECTION # ====================================================================== Write-Host "`nDisabling telemetry and diagnostics..." -ForegroundColor Cyan Stop-Service "DiagTrack" -ErrorAction SilentlyContinue Set-Service "DiagTrack" -StartupType Disabled -ErrorAction SilentlyContinue Stop-Service "dmwappushservice" -ErrorAction SilentlyContinue Set-Service "dmwappushservice" -StartupType Disabled -ErrorAction SilentlyContinue reg add "HKLM\SOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\DataCollection" /v AllowTelemetry /t REG_DWORD /d 0 /f | Out-Null reg add "HKLM\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Policies\DataCollection" /v AllowTelemetry /t REG_DWORD /d 0 /f | Out-Null reg add "HKLM\SOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\AppCompat" /v DisableInventory /t REG_DWORD /d 1 /f | Out-Null # ====================================================================== # 🗣️ DISABLE ONLINE SPEECH & INPUT PERSONALIZATION # ====================================================================== Write-Host "`nDisabling online speech and input personalization..." -ForegroundColor Cyan reg add "HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Speech_OneCore\Settings\OnlineSpeechPrivacy" /v HasAccepted /t REG_DWORD /d 0 /f | Out-Null reg add "HKLM\SOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\InputPersonalization" /v AllowInputPersonalization /t REG_DWORD /d 0 /f | Out-Null reg add "HKLM\SOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\InputPersonalization" /v RestrictImplicitTextCollection /t REG_DWORD /d 1 /f | Out-Null reg add "HKLM\SOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\InputPersonalization" /v RestrictImplicitInkCollection /t REG_DWORD /d 1 /f | Out-Null # ====================================================================== # 📋 DISABLE CLOUD CLIPBOARD & SYNC # ====================================================================== Write-Host "`nDisabling clipboard sync and account sync..." -ForegroundColor Cyan reg add "HKLM\SOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\System" /v AllowClipboardHistory /t REG_DWORD /d 0 /f | Out-Null reg add "HKLM\SOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\System" /v AllowCrossDeviceClipboard /t REG_DWORD /d 0 /f | Out-Null reg add "HKLM\SOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\SettingSync" /v DisableSettingSync /t REG_DWORD /d 2 /f | Out-Null reg add "HKLM\SOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\SettingSync" /v DisableSettingSyncUserOverride /t REG_DWORD /d 1 /f | Out-Null # ====================================================================== # 🚫 DISABLE ADS, SUGGESTIONS, & FEEDBACK # ====================================================================== Write-Host "`nDisabling ads and suggestions..." -ForegroundColor Cyan reg add "HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\AdvertisingInfo" /v Enabled /t REG_DWORD /d 0 /f | Out-Null reg add "HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Siuf\Rules" /v NumberOfSIUFInPeriod /t REG_DWORD /d 0 /f | Out-Null reg add "HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Siuf\Rules" /v PeriodInNanoSeconds /t REG_DWORD /d 0 /f | Out-Null reg add "HKLM\SOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\CloudContent" /v DisableConsumerFeatures /t REG_DWORD /d 1 /f | Out-Null reg add "HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\ContentDeliveryManager" /v SubscribedContent-338388Enabled /t REG_DWORD /d 0 /f | Out-Null reg add "HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\ContentDeliveryManager" /v SystemPaneSuggestionsEnabled /t REG_DWORD /d 0 /f | Out-Null # ====================================================================== # 📍 DISABLE LOCATION & WI-FI SENSE # ====================================================================== Write-Host "`nDisabling location tracking and Wi-Fi Sense..." -ForegroundColor Cyan reg add "HKLM\SOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\LocationAndSensors" /v DisableLocation /t REG_DWORD /d 1 /f | Out-Null reg add "HKLM\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\PolicyManager\default\WiFi\AllowWiFiHotSpotReporting" /v value /t REG_DWORD /d 0 /f | Out-Null reg add "HKLM\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\PolicyManager\default\WiFi\AllowAutoConnectToWiFiSenseHotspots" /v value /t REG_DWORD /d 0 /f | Out-Null # ====================================================================== # ✅ DONE # ====================================================================== Write-Host "`n✅ Windows 10 Privacy Debloat complete!" -ForegroundColor Green Write-Host "Please reboot to apply all changes." -ForegroundColor Cyan