globally fix HKU error & minimize console feedback

- fix HKU issue globally
- remove some console logs, change some others to write-debug

config/applications.json

@@ -445,7 +445,7 @@
         "category": "Utilities",
         "content": "Dual Monitor Tools",
         "link": "https://dualmonitortool.sourceforge.net/",
-        "description": "Dual Monitor Tools (DMT) is a FOSS app that customize handling multiple monitors and even lock the mouse on specific monitor. Useful for full screen games and apps that does not handle well a second monitor or helps the workflow."
+        "description": "Dual Monitor Tools (DMT) is a FOSS app that allows you to customize the handling of multiple monitors. Useful for fullscreen games and apps that handle a second monitor poorly and can improve your workflow."
     },
     "duplicati": {
         "category": "Utilities",

config/feature.json

@@ -321,5 +321,5 @@
     "Order": "a084_",
     "Type": "Button",
     "ButtonWidth": "300"
-  },
+  }
 }

config/tweaks.json

@@ -2584,6 +2584,36 @@
     ],
     "link": "https://christitustech.github.io/winutil/dev/tweaks/z--Advanced-Tweaks---CAUTION/RemoveCopilot"
   },
+  "WPFTweaksRecallOff": {
+    "Content": "Disable Recall",
+    "Description": "Turn Recall off",
+    "category": "Essential Tweaks",
+    "panel": "1",
+    "Order": "a011_",
+    "registry": [
+      {
+
+        "Path": "HKLM:\\SOFTWARE\\Policies\\Microsoft\\Windows\\WindowsAI",
+        "Name": "DisableAIDataAnalysis",
+        "Type": "DWord",
+        "Value": "1",
+        "OriginalValue": "0"
+      }
+    ],
+    "InvokeScript": [
+      "
+      Write-Host \"Disable Recall\"
+      DISM /Online /Disable-Feature /FeatureName:Recall
+      "
+    ],
+    "UndoScript": [
+      "
+      Write-Host \"Enable Recall\"
+      DISM /Online /Enable-Feature /FeatureName:Recall
+      "
+    ],
+    "link": "https://christitustech.github.io/winutil/dev/tweaks/Essential-Tweaks/DisableRecall"
+  },
   "WPFTweaksDisableLMS1": {
     "Content": "Disable Intel MM (vPro LMS)",
     "Description": "Intel LMS service is always listening on all ports and could be a huge security risk. There is no need to run LMS on home machines and even in the Enterprise there are better solutions.",
@@ -3263,6 +3293,32 @@
     "panel": "2",
     "Order": "a100_",
     "Type": "Toggle",
+    "registry": [
+      {
+        "Path": "HKCU:\\SOFTWARE\\Microsoft\\Windows\\CurrentVersion\\Themes\\Personalize",
+        "Name": "AppsUseLightTheme",
+        "Value": "0",
+        "OriginalValue": "1",
+        "Type": "DWord"
+      },
+      {
+        "Path": "HKCU:\\SOFTWARE\\Microsoft\\Windows\\CurrentVersion\\Themes\\Personalize",
+        "Name": "SystemUsesLightTheme",
+        "Value": "0",
+        "OriginalValue": "1",
+        "Type": "DWord"
+      }
+    ],
+    "InvokeScript": [
+      "
+      Invoke-WinUtilExplorerRefresh
+      "
+    ],
+    "UndoScript": [
+      "
+      Invoke-WinUtilExplorerRefresh
+      "
+    ],
     "link": "https://christitustech.github.io/winutil/dev/tweaks/Customize-Preferences/DarkMode"
   },
   "WPFToggleBingSearch": {
@@ -3272,6 +3328,15 @@
     "panel": "2",
     "Order": "a101_",
     "Type": "Toggle",
+    "registry": [
+      {
+        "Path": "HKCU:\\Software\\Microsoft\\Windows\\CurrentVersion\\Search",
+        "Name": "BingSearchEnabled",
+        "Value": "0",
+        "OriginalValue": "1",
+        "Type": "DWord"
+      }
+    ],
     "link": "https://christitustech.github.io/winutil/dev/tweaks/Customize-Preferences/BingSearch"
   },
   "WPFToggleNumLock": {
@@ -3281,6 +3346,22 @@
     "panel": "2",
     "Order": "a102_",
     "Type": "Toggle",
+    "registry": [
+      {
+        "Path": "HKU:\\.Default\\Control Panel\\Keyboard",
+        "Name": "InitialKeyboardIndicators",
+        "Value": "2",
+        "OriginalValue": "0",
+        "Type": "DWord"
+      },
+      {
+        "Path": "HKCU:\\Control Panel\\Keyboard",
+        "Name": "InitialKeyboardIndicators",
+        "Value": "2",
+        "OriginalValue": "0",
+        "Type": "DWord"
+      }
+    ],
     "link": "https://christitustech.github.io/winutil/dev/tweaks/Customize-Preferences/NumLock"
   },
   "WPFToggleVerboseLogon": {
@@ -3290,6 +3371,15 @@
     "panel": "2",
     "Order": "a103_",
     "Type": "Toggle",
+    "registry": [
+      {
+        "Path": "HKLM:\\SOFTWARE\\Microsoft\\Windows\\CurrentVersion\\Policies\\System",
+        "Name": "VerboseStatus",
+        "Value": "1",
+        "OriginalValue": "0",
+        "Type": "DWord"
+      }
+    ],
     "link": "https://christitustech.github.io/winutil/dev/tweaks/Customize-Preferences/VerboseLogon"
   },
   "WPFToggleSnapWindow": {
@@ -3299,6 +3389,15 @@
     "panel": "2",
     "Order": "a104_",
     "Type": "Toggle",
+    "registry": [
+      {
+        "Path": "HKCU:\\Control Panel\\Desktop",
+        "Name": "WindowArrangementActive",
+        "Value": "1",
+        "OriginalValue": "0",
+        "Type": "DWord"
+      }
+    ],
     "link": "https://christitustech.github.io/winutil/dev/tweaks/Customize-Preferences/SnapWindow"
   },
   "WPFToggleSnapFlyout": {
@@ -3308,6 +3407,15 @@
     "panel": "2",
     "Order": "a105_",
     "Type": "Toggle",
+    "registry": [
+      {
+        "Path": "HKCU:\\Software\\Microsoft\\Windows\\CurrentVersion\\Explorer\\Advanced",
+        "Name": "EnableSnapAssistFlyout",
+        "Value": "1",
+        "OriginalValue": "0",
+        "Type": "DWord"
+      }
+    ],
     "link": "https://christitustech.github.io/winutil/dev/tweaks/Customize-Preferences/SnapFlyout"
   },
   "WPFToggleSnapSuggestion": {
@@ -3317,6 +3425,15 @@
     "panel": "2",
     "Order": "a106_",
     "Type": "Toggle",
+    "registry": [
+      {
+        "Path": "HKCU:\\Software\\Microsoft\\Windows\\CurrentVersion\\Explorer\\Advanced",
+        "Name": "SnapAssist",
+        "Value": "1",
+        "OriginalValue": "0",
+        "Type": "DWord"
+      }
+    ],
     "link": "https://christitustech.github.io/winutil/dev/tweaks/Customize-Preferences/SnapSuggestion"
   },
   "WPFToggleMouseAcceleration": {
@@ -3326,6 +3443,29 @@
     "panel": "2",
     "Order": "a107_",
     "Type": "Toggle",
+    "registry": [
+      {
+        "Path": "HKCU:\\Control Panel\\Mouse",
+        "Name": "MouseSpeed",
+        "Value": "1",
+        "OriginalValue": "0",
+        "Type": "DWord"
+      },
+      {
+        "Path": "HKCU:\\Control Panel\\Mouse",
+        "Name": "MouseThreshold1",
+        "Value": "6",
+        "OriginalValue": "0",
+        "Type": "DWord"
+      },
+      {
+        "Path": "HKCU:\\Control Panel\\Mouse",
+        "Name": "MouseThreshold2",
+        "Value": "10",
+        "OriginalValue": "0",
+        "Type": "DWord"
+      }
+    ],
     "link": "https://christitustech.github.io/winutil/dev/tweaks/Customize-Preferences/MouseAcceleration"
   },
   "WPFToggleStickyKeys": {
@@ -3335,6 +3475,15 @@
     "panel": "2",
     "Order": "a108_",
     "Type": "Toggle",
+    "registry": [
+      {
+        "Path": "HKCU:\\Control Panel\\Accessibility\\StickyKeys",
+        "Name": "Flags",
+        "Value": "510",
+        "OriginalValue": "58",
+        "Type": "DWord"
+      }
+    ],
     "link": "https://christitustech.github.io/winutil/dev/tweaks/Customize-Preferences/StickyKeys"
   },
   "WPFToggleHiddenFiles": {
@@ -3344,6 +3493,15 @@
     "panel": "2",
     "Order": "a200_",
     "Type": "Toggle",
+    "registry": [
+      {
+        "Path": "HKCU:\\Software\\Microsoft\\Windows\\CurrentVersion\\Explorer\\Advanced",
+        "Name": "Hidden",
+        "Value": "1",
+        "OriginalValue": "0",
+        "Type": "DWord"
+      }
+    ],
     "link": "https://christitustech.github.io/winutil/dev/tweaks/Customize-Preferences/HiddenFiles"
   },
   "WPFToggleShowExt": {
@@ -3353,6 +3511,15 @@
     "panel": "2",
     "Order": "a201_",
     "Type": "Toggle",
+    "registry": [
+      {
+        "Path": "HKCU:\\Software\\Microsoft\\Windows\\CurrentVersion\\Explorer\\Advanced",
+        "Name": "HideFileExt",
+        "Value": "0",
+        "OriginalValue": "1",
+        "Type": "DWord"
+      }
+    ],
     "link": "https://christitustech.github.io/winutil/dev/tweaks/Customize-Preferences/ShowExt"
   },
   "WPFToggleTaskbarSearch": {
@@ -3362,6 +3529,15 @@
     "panel": "2",
     "Order": "a202_",
     "Type": "Toggle",
+    "registry": [
+      {
+        "Path": "HKCU:\\Software\\Microsoft\\Windows\\CurrentVersion\\Search",
+        "Name": "SearchboxTaskbarMode",
+        "Value": "1",
+        "OriginalValue": "0",
+        "Type": "DWord"
+      }
+    ],
     "link": "https://christitustech.github.io/winutil/dev/tweaks/Customize-Preferences/TaskbarSearch"
   },
   "WPFToggleTaskView": {
@@ -3371,6 +3547,15 @@
     "panel": "2",
     "Order": "a203_",
     "Type": "Toggle",
+    "registry": [
+      {
+        "Path": "HKCU:\\Software\\Microsoft\\Windows\\CurrentVersion\\Explorer\\Advanced",
+        "Name": "ShowTaskViewButton",
+        "Value": "1",
+        "OriginalValue": "0",
+        "Type": "DWord"
+      }
+    ],
     "link": "https://christitustech.github.io/winutil/dev/tweaks/Customize-Preferences/TaskView"
   },
   "WPFToggleTaskbarWidgets": {
@@ -3380,6 +3565,15 @@
     "panel": "2",
     "Order": "a204_",
     "Type": "Toggle",
+    "registry": [
+      {
+        "Path": "HKCU:\\Software\\Microsoft\\Windows\\CurrentVersion\\Explorer\\Advanced",
+        "Name": "TaskbarDa",
+        "Value": "1",
+        "OriginalValue": "0",
+        "Type": "DWord"
+      }
+    ],
     "link": "https://christitustech.github.io/winutil/dev/tweaks/Customize-Preferences/TaskbarWidgets"
   },
   "WPFToggleTaskbarAlignment": {
@@ -3389,6 +3583,15 @@
     "panel": "2",
     "Order": "a204_",
     "Type": "Toggle",
+    "registry": [
+      {
+        "Path": "HKCU:\\Software\\Microsoft\\Windows\\CurrentVersion\\Explorer\\Advanced",
+        "Name": "TaskbarAl",
+        "Value": "1",
+        "OriginalValue": "0",
+        "Type": "DWord"
+      }
+    ],
     "link": "https://christitustech.github.io/winutil/dev/tweaks/Customize-Preferences/TaskbarAlignment"
   },
   "WPFToggleDetailedBSoD": {
@@ -3398,6 +3601,22 @@
     "panel": "2",
     "Order": "a205_",
     "Type": "Toggle",
+    "registry": [
+      {
+        "Path": "HKLM:\\SYSTEM\\CurrentControlSet\\Control\\CrashControl",
+        "Name": "DisplayParameters",
+        "Value": "1",
+        "OriginalValue": "0",
+        "Type": "DWord"
+      },
+      {
+        "Path": "HKLM:\\SYSTEM\\CurrentControlSet\\Control\\CrashControl",
+        "Name": "DisableEmoticon",
+        "Value": "1",
+        "OriginalValue": "0",
+        "Type": "DWord"
+      }
+    ],
     "link": "https://christitustech.github.io/winutil/dev/tweaks/Customize-Preferences/DetailedBSoD"
   },
   "WPFOOSUbutton": {
@@ -3434,14 +3653,5 @@
     "Type": "Button",
     "ButtonWidth": "300",
     "link": "https://christitustech.github.io/winutil/dev/tweaks/Performance-Plans/RemoveUltPerf"
-  },
-  "WPFWinUtilShortcut": {
-    "Content": "Create WinUtil Shortcut",
-    "category": "Shortcuts",
-    "panel": "2",
-    "Order": "a082_",
-    "Type": "Button",
-    "ButtonWidth": "300",
-    "link": "https://christitustech.github.io/winutil/dev/tweaks/Shortcuts/Shortcut"
   }
 }

docs/dev/tweaks/Essential-Tweaks/DisableRecall.md

@@ -0,0 +1,91 @@
+# Disable Microsoft Recall
+
+Last Updated: 2024-10-24
+
+
+!!! info
+     The Development Documentation is auto generated for every compilation of WinUtil, meaning a part of it will always stay up-to-date. **Developers do have the ability to add custom content, which won't be updated automatically.**
+## Description
+
+Disables MS Recall built into Windows since 24H2.
+
+<!-- BEGIN CUSTOM CONTENT -->
+
+<!-- END CUSTOM CONTENT -->
+
+<details>
+<summary>Preview Code</summary>
+
+```json
+"WPFTweaksRecallOff": {
+    "Content": "Disable Recall",
+    "Description": "Turn Recall off",
+    "category": "Essential Tweaks",
+    "panel": "1",
+    "Order": "a011_",
+    "registry": [
+      {
+
+        "Path": "HKLM:\\SOFTWARE\\Policies\\Microsoft\\Windows\\WindowsAI",
+        "Name": "DisableAIDataAnalysis",
+        "Type": "DWord",
+        "Value": "1",
+        "OriginalValue": "0"
+      }
+    ],
+    "InvokeScript": [
+      "
+      Write-Host \"Disable Recall\"
+      DISM /Online /Disable-Feature /FeatureName:Recall
+      "
+    ],
+    "UndoScript": [
+      "
+      Write-Host \"Enable Recall\"
+      DISM /Online /Enable-Feature /FeatureName:Recall
+      "
+    ],
+    "link": "https://christitustech.github.io/winutil/dev/tweaks/Essential-Tweaks/DisableRecall"
+  },
+```
+
+</details>
+
+## Invoke Script
+
+```powershell
+
+      Write-Host "Disable Recall"
+      DISM /Online /Disable-Feature /FeatureName:Recall
+
+
+```
+## Undo Script
+
+```powershell
+
+      Write-Host "Enable Recall"
+      DISM /Online /Enable-Feature /FeatureName:Recall
+
+
+```
+## Registry Changes
+Applications and System Components store and retrieve configuration data to modify windows settings, so we can use the registry to change many settings in one place.
+
+
+You can find information about the registry on [Wikipedia](https://www.wikiwand.com/en/Windows_Registry) and [Microsoft's Website](https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/win32/sysinfo/registry).
+
+### Registry Key: DisableAIDataAnalysis
+
+**Type:** DWord
+
+**Original Value:** 0
+
+**New Value:** 1
+
+<!-- BEGIN SECOND CUSTOM CONTENT -->
+
+<!-- END SECOND CUSTOM CONTENT -->
+
+
+[View the JSON file](https://github.com/ChrisTitusTech/winutil/tree/main/config/tweaks.json)

docs/dev/tweaks/Shortcuts/Shortcut.md

@@ -1,113 +0,0 @@
-# Create WinUtil Shortcut
-
-Last Updated: 2024-08-07
-
-
-!!! info
-     The Development Documentation is auto generated for every compilation of WinUtil, meaning a part of it will always stay up-to-date. **Developers do have the ability to add custom content, which won't be updated automatically.**
-
-
-<!-- BEGIN CUSTOM CONTENT -->
-
-<!-- END CUSTOM CONTENT -->
-
-<details>
-<summary>Preview Code</summary>
-
-```json
-{
-  "Content": "Create WinUtil Shortcut",
-  "category": "Shortcuts",
-  "panel": "2",
-  "Order": "a082_",
-  "Type": "Button",
-  "ButtonWidth": "300",
-  "link": "https://christitustech.github.io/winutil/dev/tweaks/Shortcuts/Shortcut"
-}
-```
-
-</details>
-
-## Function: Invoke-WPFShortcut
-
-```powershell
-function Invoke-WPFShortcut {
-    <#
-
-    .SYNOPSIS
-        Creates a shortcut and prompts for a save location
-
-    .PARAMETER ShortcutToAdd
-        The name of the shortcut to add
-
-    .PARAMETER RunAsAdmin
-        A boolean value to make 'Run as administrator' property on (true) or off (false), defaults to off
-
-    #>
-    param(
-        $ShortcutToAdd,
-        [bool]$RunAsAdmin = $false
-    )
-
-    # Preper the Shortcut Fields and add an a Custom Icon if it's available, else don't add a Custom Icon.
-
-    Switch ($ShortcutToAdd) {
-        "WinUtil" {
-            # Use Powershell 7 if installed and fallback to PS5 if not
-            if (Get-Command "pwsh" -ErrorAction SilentlyContinue) {
-                $shell = "pwsh.exe"
-            } else {
-                $shell = "powershell.exe"
-            }
-
-            $shellArgs = "-ExecutionPolicy Bypass -Command `"Start-Process $shell -verb runas -ArgumentList `'-Command `"irm https://github.com/ChrisTitusTech/winutil/releases/latest/download/winutil.ps1 | iex`"`'"
-
-            $DestinationName = "WinUtil.lnk"
-        }
-    }
-
-    # Show a File Dialog Browser, to let the User choose the Name and Location of where to save the Shortcut
-    $FileBrowser = New-Object System.Windows.Forms.SaveFileDialog
-    $FileBrowser.InitialDirectory = [Environment]::GetFolderPath('Desktop')
-    $FileBrowser.Filter = "Shortcut Files (*.lnk)|*.lnk"
-    $FileBrowser.FileName = $DestinationName
-
-    # Do an Early Return if the Save Operation was canceled by User's Input.
-    $FileBrowserResult = $FileBrowser.ShowDialog()
-    $DialogResultEnum = New-Object System.Windows.Forms.DialogResult
-    if (-not ($FileBrowserResult -eq $DialogResultEnum::OK)) {
-        return
-    }
-
-    # Prepare the Shortcut paramter
-    $WshShell = New-Object -comObject WScript.Shell
-    $Shortcut = $WshShell.CreateShortcut($FileBrowser.FileName)
-    $Shortcut.TargetPath = $shell
-    $Shortcut.Arguments = $shellArgs
-    if (Test-Path -Path $winutildir["logo.ico"]) {
-        $shortcut.IconLocation = $winutildir["logo.ico"]
-    }
-
-    # Save the Shortcut to disk
-    $Shortcut.Save()
-
-    if ($RunAsAdmin -eq $true) {
-        $bytes = [System.IO.File]::ReadAllBytes($FileBrowser.FileName)
-        # Set byte value at position 0x15 in hex, or 21 in decimal, from the value 0x00 to 0x20 in hex
-        $bytes[0x15] = $bytes[0x15] -bor 0x20
-        [System.IO.File]::WriteAllBytes($FileBrowser.FileName, $bytes)
-    }
-
-    Write-Host "Shortcut for $ShortcutToAdd has been saved to $($FileBrowser.FileName) with 'Run as administrator' set to $RunAsAdmin"
-}
-
-```
-
-
-<!-- BEGIN SECOND CUSTOM CONTENT -->
-
-<!-- END SECOND CUSTOM CONTENT -->
-
-
-[View the JSON file](https://github.com/ChrisTitusTech/winutil/tree/main/config/tweaks.json)
-

functions/private/Copy-Files.ps1

@@ -19,10 +19,10 @@ function Copy-Files {
     try {
 
         $files = Get-ChildItem -Path $path -Recurse:$recurse
-        Write-Host "Copy $($files.Count)(s) from $path to $destination"
+        Write-Host "Copy $($files.Count) file(s) from $path to $destination"
 
         foreach ($file in $files) {
-            $status = "Copy files {0} on {1}: {2}" -f $counter, $files.Count, $file.Name
+            $status = "Copying file {0} of {1}: {2}" -f $counter, $files.Count, $file.Name
             Write-Progress -Activity "Copy Windows files" -Status $status -PercentComplete ($counter++/$files.count*100)
             $restpath = $file.FullName -Replace $path, ''
 
@@ -37,7 +37,11 @@ function Copy-Files {
         }
         Write-Progress -Activity "Copy Windows files" -Status "Ready" -Completed
     } catch {
-        Write-Warning "Unable to Copy all the files due to unhandled exception"
+        Write-Host "Unable to Copy all the files due to an unhandled exception" -ForegroundColor Yellow
-        Write-Warning $psitem.Exception.StackTrace
+        Write-Host "Error information: $($_.Exception.Message)`n" -ForegroundColor Yellow
+        Write-Host "Additional information:" -ForegroundColor Yellow
+        Write-Host $PSItem.Exception.StackTrace
+        # Write possible suggestions
+        Write-Host "`nIf you are using an antivirus, try configuring exclusions"
     }
 }

functions/private/Get-WinUtilToggleStatus.ps1

@@ -13,75 +13,39 @@ Function Get-WinUtilToggleStatus {
     #>
 
     Param($ToggleSwitch)
-    if($ToggleSwitch -eq "WPFToggleDarkMode") {
-        $app = (Get-ItemProperty -path 'HKCU:\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Themes\Personalize').AppsUseLightTheme
-        $system = (Get-ItemProperty -path 'HKCU:\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Themes\Personalize').SystemUsesLightTheme
-        return $app -eq 0 -and $system -eq 0
-    }
-    if($ToggleSwitch -eq "WPFToggleBingSearch") {
-        $bingsearch = (Get-ItemProperty -path 'HKCU:\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Search').BingSearchEnabled
-        return $bingsearch -ne 0
-    }
-    if($ToggleSwitch -eq "WPFToggleNumLock") {
-        $numlockvalue = (Get-ItemProperty -path 'HKCU:\Control Panel\Keyboard').InitialKeyboardIndicators
-        return $numlockvalue -eq 2
-    }
-    if($ToggleSwitch -eq "WPFToggleVerboseLogon") {
-        $VerboseStatusvalue = (Get-ItemProperty -path 'HKLM:\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Policies\System').VerboseStatus
-        return $VerboseStatusvalue -eq 1
-    }
-    if($ToggleSwitch -eq "WPFToggleShowExt") {
-        $hideextvalue = (Get-ItemProperty -path 'HKCU:\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\Advanced').HideFileExt
-        return $hideextvalue -eq 0
-    }
-    if($ToggleSwitch -eq "WPFToggleSnapWindow") {
-        $hidesnap = (Get-ItemProperty -path 'HKCU:\Control Panel\Desktop').WindowArrangementActive
-        return $hidesnap -ne 0
-    }
-    if($ToggleSwitch -eq "WPFToggleSnapFlyout") {
-        $hidesnap = (Get-ItemProperty -path 'HKCU:\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\Advanced').EnableSnapAssistFlyout
-        return $hidesnap -ne 0
-    }
-    if($ToggleSwitch -eq "WPFToggleSnapSuggestion") {
-        $hidesnap = (Get-ItemProperty -path 'HKCU:\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\Advanced').SnapAssist
-        return $hidesnap -ne 0
-    }
-    if($ToggleSwitch -eq "WPFToggleMouseAcceleration") {
-        $MouseSpeed = (Get-ItemProperty -path 'HKCU:\Control Panel\Mouse').MouseSpeed
-        $MouseThreshold1 = (Get-ItemProperty -path 'HKCU:\Control Panel\Mouse').MouseThreshold1
-        $MouseThreshold2 = (Get-ItemProperty -path 'HKCU:\Control Panel\Mouse').MouseThreshold2
 
-        return $MouseSpeed -eq 1 -and $MouseThreshold1 -eq 6 -and $MouseThreshold2 -eq 10
+    $ToggleSwitchReg = $sync.configs.tweaks.$ToggleSwitch.registry
-    }
+
-    if($ToggleSwitch -eq "WPFToggleTaskbarSearch") {
+    if (($ToggleSwitchReg.path -imatch "hku") -and !(Get-PSDrive -Name HKU -ErrorAction SilentlyContinue)) {
-        $SearchButton = (Get-ItemProperty -path "HKCU:\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Search").SearchboxTaskbarMode
+        $null = (New-PSDrive -PSProvider Registry -Name HKU -Root HKEY_USERS)
-        return $SearchButton -ne 0
+        if (Get-PSDrive -Name HKU -ErrorAction SilentlyContinue) {
-    }
+            Write-Debug "HKU drive created successfully"
-    if ($ToggleSwitch -eq "WPFToggleStickyKeys") {
+        } else {
-        $StickyKeys = (Get-ItemProperty -path 'HKCU:\Control Panel\Accessibility\StickyKeys').Flags
+            Write-Debug "Failed to create HKU drive"
-        return $StickyKeys -ne 58
+        }
-    }
-    if ($ToggleSwitch -eq "WPFToggleTaskView") {
-        $TaskView = (Get-ItemProperty -path 'HKCU:\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\Advanced').ShowTaskViewButton
-        return $TaskView -ne 0
     }
 
-    if ($ToggleSwitch -eq "WPFToggleHiddenFiles") {
+    if ($ToggleSwitchReg) {
-        $HiddenFiles = (Get-ItemProperty -path 'HKCU:\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\Advanced').Hidden
+        $count = 0
-        return $HiddenFiles -ne 0
-    }
 
-    if ($ToggleSwitch -eq "WPFToggleTaskbarWidgets") {
+        foreach ($regentry in $ToggleSwitchReg) {
-        $TaskbarWidgets = (Get-ItemProperty -Path "HKCU:\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\Advanced").TaskBarDa
+            $regstate = (Get-ItemProperty -path $regentry.Path).$($regentry.Name)
-        return $TaskbarWidgets -ne 0
+            if ($regstate -eq $regentry.Value) {
-    }
+                $count += 1
-    if ($ToggleSwitch -eq "WPFToggleTaskbarAlignment") {
+                Write-Debug "$($regentry.Name) is true (state: $regstate, value: $($regentry.Value), original: $($regentry.OriginalValue))"
-        $TaskbarAlignment = (Get-ItemProperty -Path "HKCU:\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\Advanced").TaskbarAl
+            } else {
-        return $TaskbarAlignment -ne 0
+                Write-Debug "$($regentry.Name) is false (state: $regstate, value: $($regentry.Value), original: $($regentry.OriginalValue))"
-    }
+            }
-    if ($ToggleSwitch -eq "WPFToggleDetailedBSoD") {
+        }
-        $DetailedBSoD1 = (Get-ItemProperty -Path 'HKLM:\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Control\CrashControl').DisplayParameters
+
-        $DetailedBSoD2 = (Get-ItemProperty -Path 'HKLM:\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Control\CrashControl').DisableEmoticon
+        if ($count -eq $ToggleSwitchReg.Count) {
-        return !(($DetailedBSoD1 -eq 0) -or ($DetailedBSoD2 -eq 0) -or !$DetailedBSoD1 -or !$DetailedBSoD2)
+            Write-Debug "$($ToggleSwitchReg.Name) is true (count: $count)"
+            return $true
+        } else {
+            Write-Debug "$($ToggleSwitchReg.Name) is false (count: $count)"
+            return $false
+        }
+    } else {
+        return $false
     }
 }

functions/private/Invoke-WinUtilBingSearch.ps1

@@ -1,30 +0,0 @@
-function Invoke-WinUtilBingSearch {
-    <#
-
-    .SYNOPSIS
-        Disables/Enables Bing Search
-
-    .PARAMETER Enabled
-        Indicates whether to enable or disable Bing Search
-
-    #>
-    Param($Enabled)
-    try {
-        if ($Enabled -eq $false) {
-            Write-Host "Enabling Bing Search"
-            $value = 1
-        } else {
-            Write-Host "Disabling Bing Search"
-            $value = 0
-        }
-        $Path = "HKCU:\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Search"
-        Set-ItemProperty -Path $Path -Name BingSearchEnabled -Value $value
-    } catch [System.Security.SecurityException] {
-        Write-Warning "Unable to set $Path\$Name to $Value due to a Security Exception"
-    } catch [System.Management.Automation.ItemNotFoundException] {
-        Write-Warning $psitem.Exception.ErrorRecord
-    } catch {
-        Write-Warning "Unable to set $Name due to unhandled exception"
-        Write-Warning $psitem.Exception.StackTrace
-    }
-}

functions/private/Invoke-WinUtilCurrentSystem.ps1

@@ -43,7 +43,7 @@ Function Invoke-WinUtilCurrentSystem {
 
     if($CheckBox -eq "tweaks") {
 
-        if(!(Test-Path 'HKU:\')) {New-PSDrive -PSProvider Registry -Name HKU -Root HKEY_USERS}
+        if(!(Test-Path 'HKU:\')) {$null = (New-PSDrive -PSProvider Registry -Name HKU -Root HKEY_USERS)}
         $ScheduledTasks = Get-ScheduledTask
 
         $sync.configs.tweaks | Get-Member -MemberType NoteProperty | ForEach-Object {

functions/private/Invoke-WinUtilDarkMode.ps1

@@ -1,37 +0,0 @@
-Function Invoke-WinUtilDarkMode {
-    <#
-
-    .SYNOPSIS
-        Enables/Disables Dark Mode
-
-    .PARAMETER DarkMoveEnabled
-        Indicates the current dark mode state
-
-    #>
-    Param($DarkMoveEnabled)
-    try {
-        if ($DarkMoveEnabled -eq $false) {
-            Write-Host "Enabling Dark Mode"
-            $DarkMoveValue = 0
-        } else {
-            Write-Host "Disabling Dark Mode"
-            $DarkMoveValue = 1
-        }
-
-        $Path = "HKCU:\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Themes\Personalize"
-        Set-ItemProperty -Path $Path -Name AppsUseLightTheme -Value $DarkMoveValue
-        Set-ItemProperty -Path $Path -Name SystemUsesLightTheme -Value $DarkMoveValue
-        Invoke-WinUtilExplorerRefresh
-        # Update Winutil Theme if the Theme Button shows the Icon for Auto
-        if ($sync.ThemeButton.Content -eq [char]0xF08C) {
-            Invoke-WinutilThemeChange -theme "Auto"
-        }
-    } catch [System.Security.SecurityException] {
-        Write-Warning "Unable to set $Path\$Name to $Value due to a Security Exception"
-    } catch [System.Management.Automation.ItemNotFoundException] {
-        Write-Warning $psitem.Exception.ErrorRecord
-    } catch {
-        Write-Warning "Unable to set $Name due to unhandled exception"
-        Write-Warning $psitem.Exception.StackTrace
-    }
-}

functions/private/Invoke-WinUtilDetailedBSoD.ps1

@@ -1,34 +0,0 @@
-Function Invoke-WinUtilDetailedBSoD {
-    <#
-
-    .SYNOPSIS
-        Enables/Disables Detailed BSoD
-        (Get-ItemProperty -Path 'HKLM:\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Control\CrashControl' -Name 'DisplayParameters').DisplayParameters
-
-
-    #>
-    Param($Enabled)
-    try {
-        if ($Enabled -eq $false) {
-            Write-Host "Enabling Detailed BSoD"
-            $value = 1
-        } else {
-            Write-Host "Disabling Detailed BSoD"
-            $value =0
-        }
-
-        $Path = "HKLM:\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Control\CrashControl"
-        $dwords = ("DisplayParameters", "DisableEmoticon")
-        foreach ($name in $dwords) {
-            Set-ItemProperty -Path $Path -Name $name -Value $value
-        }
-        Set-ItemProperty -Path $Path -Name DisplayParameters -Value $value
-    } catch [System.Security.SecurityException] {
-        Write-Warning "Unable to set $Path\$Name to $Value due to a Security Exception"
-    } catch [System.Management.Automation.ItemNotFoundException] {
-        Write-Warning $psitem.Exception.ErrorRecord
-    } catch {
-        Write-Warning "Unable to set $Name due to unhandled exception"
-        Write-Warning $psitem.Exception.StackTrace
-    }
-}

functions/private/Invoke-WinUtilHiddenFiles.ps1

@@ -1,30 +0,0 @@
-function Invoke-WinUtilHiddenFiles {
-    <#
-
-    .SYNOPSIS
-        Enable/Disable Hidden Files
-
-    .PARAMETER Enabled
-        Indicates whether to enable or disable Hidden Files
-
-    #>
-    Param($Enabled)
-    try {
-        if ($Enabled -eq $false) {
-            Write-Host "Enabling Hidden Files"
-            $value = 1
-        } else {
-            Write-Host "Disabling Hidden Files"
-            $value = 0
-        }
-        $Path = "HKCU:\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\Advanced"
-        Set-ItemProperty -Path $Path -Name Hidden -Value $value
-    } catch [System.Security.SecurityException] {
-        Write-Warning "Unable to set $Path\$Name to $Value due to a Security Exception"
-    } catch [System.Management.Automation.ItemNotFoundException] {
-        Write-Warning $psitem.Exception.ErrorRecord
-    } catch {
-        Write-Warning "Unable to set $Name due to unhandled exception"
-        Write-Warning $psitem.Exception.StackTrace
-    }
-}

functions/private/Invoke-WinUtilMicroWin-Helper.ps1

@@ -25,6 +25,17 @@ function Test-CompatibleImage() {
     }
 }
 
+class ErroredPackage {
+    [string]$PackageName
+    [string]$ErrorMessage
+    ErroredPackage() { $this.Init(@{} )}
+    # Constructor for packages that have errored out
+    ErroredPackage([string]$pkgName, [string]$reason) {
+        $this.PackageName = $pkgName
+        $this.ErrorMessage = $reason
+    }
+}
+
 function Get-FidoLangFromCulture {
 
     param (
@@ -98,6 +109,7 @@ function Remove-Features() {
             $_.FeatureName -NotLike "*Media*" -AND
             $_.FeatureName -NotLike "*NFS*" -AND
             $_.FeatureName -NotLike "*SearchEngine*" -AND
+            $_.FeatureName -NotLike "*RemoteDesktop*" -AND
             $_.State -ne "Disabled"
         }
 
@@ -157,27 +169,54 @@ function Remove-Packages {
                 $_ -NotLike "*WMIC*" -AND
                 $_ -NotLike "*UI.XaML*" -AND
                 $_ -NotLike "*Ethernet*" -AND
-                $_ -NotLike "*Wifi*"
+                $_ -NotLike "*Wifi*" -AND
+                $_ -NotLike "*FodMetadata*" -AND
+                $_ -NotLike "*Foundation*" -AND
+                $_ -NotLike "*LanguageFeatures*" -AND
+                $_ -NotLike "*VBSCRIPT*" -AND
+                $_ -NotLike "*License*"
             }
 
         $failedCount = 0
 
+        $erroredPackages = [System.Collections.Generic.List[ErroredPackage]]::new()
+
         foreach ($pkg in $pkglist) {
             try {
                 $status = "Removing $pkg"
-                Write-Progress -Activity "Removing Apps" -Status $status -PercentComplete ($counter++/$pkglist.Count*100)
+                Write-Progress -Activity "Removing Packages" -Status $status -PercentComplete ($counter++/$pkglist.Count*100)
                 Remove-WindowsPackage -Path "$scratchDir" -PackageName $pkg -NoRestart -ErrorAction SilentlyContinue
             } catch {
-                # This can happen if the package that is being removed is a permanent one, like FodMetadata
+                # This can happen if the package that is being removed is a permanent one
-                Write-Host "Could not remove OS package $($pkg)"
+                $erroredPackages.Add([ErroredPackage]::new($pkg, $_.Exception.Message))
                 $failedCount += 1
                 continue
             }
         }
-        Write-Progress -Activity "Removing Apps" -Status "Ready" -Completed
+        Write-Progress -Activity "Removing Packages" -Status "Ready" -Completed
         if ($failedCount -gt 0)
         {
-            Write-Host "Some packages could not be removed. Do not worry: your image will still work fine. This can happen if the package is permanent or has been superseded by a newer one."
+            Write-Host "$failedCount package(s) could not be removed. Your image will still work fine, however. Below is information on what packages failed to be removed and why."
+            if ($erroredPackages.Count -gt 0)
+            {
+                $erroredPackages = $erroredPackages | Sort-Object -Property ErrorMessage
+
+                $previousErroredPackage = $erroredPackages[0]
+                $counter = 0
+                Write-Host ""
+                Write-Host "- $($previousErroredPackage.ErrorMessage)"
+                foreach ($erroredPackage in $erroredPackages) {
+                    if ($erroredPackage.ErrorMessage -ne $previousErroredPackage.ErrorMessage) {
+                        Write-Host ""
+                        $counter = 0
+                        Write-Host "- $($erroredPackage.ErrorMessage)"
+                    }
+                    $counter += 1
+                    Write-Host "  $counter) $($erroredPackage.PackageName)"
+                    $previousErroredPackage = $erroredPackage
+                }
+                Write-Host ""
+            }
         }
     } catch {
         Write-Host "Unable to get information about the packages. MicroWin processing will continue, but packages will not be processed"
@@ -201,13 +240,8 @@ function Remove-ProvisionedPackages() {
         $appxProvisionedPackages = Get-AppxProvisionedPackage -Path "$($scratchDir)" | Where-Object {
                 $_.PackageName -NotLike "*AppInstaller*" -AND
                 $_.PackageName -NotLike "*Store*" -and
-                $_.PackageName -NotLike "*dism*" -and
-                $_.PackageName -NotLike "*Foundation*" -and
-                $_.PackageName -NotLike "*FodMetadata*" -and
-                $_.PackageName -NotLike "*LanguageFeatures*" -and
                 $_.PackageName -NotLike "*Notepad*" -and
                 $_.PackageName -NotLike "*Printing*" -and
-                $_.PackageName -NotLike "*Foundation*" -and
                 $_.PackageName -NotLike "*YourPhone*" -and
                 $_.PackageName -NotLike "*Xbox*" -and
                 $_.PackageName -NotLike "*WindowsTerminal*" -and
@@ -242,6 +276,31 @@ function Remove-ProvisionedPackages() {
     }
 }
 
+function Get-LocalizedUsers
+{
+    <#
+        .SYNOPSIS
+            Gets a localized user group representation for ICACLS commands (Port from DISMTools PE Helper)
+        .PARAMETER admins
+            Determines whether to get a localized user group representation for the Administrators user group
+        .OUTPUTS
+            A string containing the localized user group
+        .EXAMPLE
+            Get-LocalizedUsers -admins $true
+    #>
+    param (
+        [Parameter(Mandatory = $true, Position = 0)] [bool]$admins
+    )
+    if ($admins)
+    {
+        return (Get-LocalGroup | Where-Object { $_.SID.Value -like "S-1-5-32-544" }).Name
+    }
+    else
+    {
+        return (Get-LocalGroup | Where-Object { $_.SID.Value -like "S-1-5-32-545" }).Name
+    }
+}
+
 function Copy-ToUSB([string]$fileToCopy) {
     foreach ($volume in Get-Volume) {
         if ($volume -and $volume.FileSystemLabel -ieq "ventoy") {
@@ -625,70 +684,70 @@ function New-CheckInstall {
     # using here string to embedd firstrun
     $checkInstall = @'
     @echo off
-    if exist "C:\windows\cpu.txt" (
+    if exist "%HOMEDRIVE%\windows\cpu.txt" (
-        echo C:\windows\cpu.txt exists
+        echo %HOMEDRIVE%\windows\cpu.txt exists
     ) else (
-        echo C:\windows\cpu.txt does not exist
+        echo %HOMEDRIVE%\windows\cpu.txt does not exist
     )
-    if exist "C:\windows\SerialNumber.txt" (
+    if exist "%HOMEDRIVE%\windows\SerialNumber.txt" (
-        echo C:\windows\SerialNumber.txt exists
+        echo %HOMEDRIVE%\windows\SerialNumber.txt exists
     ) else (
-        echo C:\windows\SerialNumber.txt does not exist
+        echo %HOMEDRIVE%\windows\SerialNumber.txt does not exist
     )
-    if exist "C:\unattend.xml" (
+    if exist "%HOMEDRIVE%\unattend.xml" (
-        echo C:\unattend.xml exists
+        echo %HOMEDRIVE%\unattend.xml exists
     ) else (
-        echo C:\unattend.xml does not exist
+        echo %HOMEDRIVE%\unattend.xml does not exist
     )
-    if exist "C:\Windows\Setup\Scripts\SetupComplete.cmd" (
+    if exist "%HOMEDRIVE%\Windows\Setup\Scripts\SetupComplete.cmd" (
-        echo C:\Windows\Setup\Scripts\SetupComplete.cmd exists
+        echo %HOMEDRIVE%\Windows\Setup\Scripts\SetupComplete.cmd exists
     ) else (
-        echo C:\Windows\Setup\Scripts\SetupComplete.cmd does not exist
+        echo %HOMEDRIVE%\Windows\Setup\Scripts\SetupComplete.cmd does not exist
     )
-    if exist "C:\Windows\Panther\unattend.xml" (
+    if exist "%HOMEDRIVE%\Windows\Panther\unattend.xml" (
-        echo C:\Windows\Panther\unattend.xml exists
+        echo %HOMEDRIVE%\Windows\Panther\unattend.xml exists
     ) else (
-        echo C:\Windows\Panther\unattend.xml does not exist
+        echo %HOMEDRIVE%\Windows\Panther\unattend.xml does not exist
     )
-    if exist "C:\Windows\System32\Sysprep\unattend.xml" (
+    if exist "%HOMEDRIVE%\Windows\System32\Sysprep\unattend.xml" (
-        echo C:\Windows\System32\Sysprep\unattend.xml exists
+        echo %HOMEDRIVE%\Windows\System32\Sysprep\unattend.xml exists
     ) else (
-        echo C:\Windows\System32\Sysprep\unattend.xml does not exist
+        echo %HOMEDRIVE%\Windows\System32\Sysprep\unattend.xml does not exist
     )
-    if exist "C:\Windows\FirstStartup.ps1" (
+    if exist "%HOMEDRIVE%\Windows\FirstStartup.ps1" (
-        echo C:\Windows\FirstStartup.ps1 exists
+        echo %HOMEDRIVE%\Windows\FirstStartup.ps1 exists
     ) else (
-        echo C:\Windows\FirstStartup.ps1 does not exist
+        echo %HOMEDRIVE%\Windows\FirstStartup.ps1 does not exist
     )
-    if exist "C:\Windows\winutil.ps1" (
+    if exist "%HOMEDRIVE%\Windows\winutil.ps1" (
-        echo C:\Windows\winutil.ps1 exists
+        echo %HOMEDRIVE%\Windows\winutil.ps1 exists
     ) else (
-        echo C:\Windows\winutil.ps1 does not exist
+        echo %HOMEDRIVE%\Windows\winutil.ps1 does not exist
     )
-    if exist "C:\Windows\LogSpecialize.txt" (
+    if exist "%HOMEDRIVE%\Windows\LogSpecialize.txt" (
-        echo C:\Windows\LogSpecialize.txt exists
+        echo %HOMEDRIVE%\Windows\LogSpecialize.txt exists
     ) else (
-        echo C:\Windows\LogSpecialize.txt does not exist
+        echo %HOMEDRIVE%\Windows\LogSpecialize.txt does not exist
     )
-    if exist "C:\Windows\LogAuditUser.txt" (
+    if exist "%HOMEDRIVE%\Windows\LogAuditUser.txt" (
-        echo C:\Windows\LogAuditUser.txt exists
+        echo %HOMEDRIVE%\Windows\LogAuditUser.txt exists
     ) else (
-        echo C:\Windows\LogAuditUser.txt does not exist
+        echo %HOMEDRIVE%\Windows\LogAuditUser.txt does not exist
     )
-    if exist "C:\Windows\LogOobeSystem.txt" (
+    if exist "%HOMEDRIVE%\Windows\LogOobeSystem.txt" (
-        echo C:\Windows\LogOobeSystem.txt exists
+        echo %HOMEDRIVE%\Windows\LogOobeSystem.txt exists
     ) else (
-        echo C:\Windows\LogOobeSystem.txt does not exist
+        echo %HOMEDRIVE%\Windows\LogOobeSystem.txt does not exist
     )
-    if exist "c:\windows\csup.txt" (
+    if exist "%HOMEDRIVE%\windows\csup.txt" (
-        echo c:\windows\csup.txt exists
+        echo %HOMEDRIVE%\windows\csup.txt exists
     ) else (
-        echo c:\windows\csup.txt does not exist
+        echo %HOMEDRIVE%\windows\csup.txt does not exist
     )
-    if exist "c:\windows\LogFirstRun.txt" (
+    if exist "%HOMEDRIVE%\windows\LogFirstRun.txt" (
-        echo c:\windows\LogFirstRun.txt exists
+        echo %HOMEDRIVE%\windows\LogFirstRun.txt exists
     ) else (
-        echo c:\windows\LogFirstRun.txt does not exist
+        echo %HOMEDRIVE%\windows\LogFirstRun.txt does not exist
     )
 '@
     $checkInstall | Out-File -FilePath "$env:temp\checkinstall.cmd" -Force -Encoding Ascii
@@ -726,7 +785,7 @@ function New-FirstRun {
         }
     }
 
-    "FirstStartup has worked" | Out-File -FilePath c:\windows\LogFirstRun.txt -Append -NoClobber
+    "FirstStartup has worked" | Out-File -FilePath "$env:HOMEDRIVE\windows\LogFirstRun.txt" -Append -NoClobber
 
     $taskbarPath = "$env:AppData\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Quick Launch\User Pinned\TaskBar"
     # Delete all files on the Taskbar
@@ -746,45 +805,19 @@ function New-FirstRun {
         }
     }
     Remove-Item -Path "$env:USERPROFILE\Desktop\*.lnk"
-    Remove-Item -Path "C:\Users\Default\Desktop\*.lnk"
+    Remove-Item -Path "$env:HOMEDRIVE\Users\Default\Desktop\*.lnk"
 
-    # ************************************************
+    try
-    # Create WinUtil shortcut on the desktop
+    {
-    #
+        if ((Get-WindowsOptionalFeature -Online | Where-Object { $_.FeatureName -like "Recall" }).Count -gt 0)
-    $desktopPath = "$($env:USERPROFILE)\Desktop"
+        {
-    # Specify the target PowerShell command
+            Disable-WindowsOptionalFeature -Online -FeatureName "Recall" -Remove
-    $command = "powershell.exe -NoProfile -ExecutionPolicy Bypass -Command 'irm https://christitus.com/win | iex'"
+        }
-    # Specify the path for the shortcut
-    $shortcutPath = Join-Path $desktopPath 'winutil.lnk'
-    # Create a shell object
-    $shell = New-Object -ComObject WScript.Shell
-
-    # Create a shortcut object
-    $shortcut = $shell.CreateShortcut($shortcutPath)
-
-    if (Test-Path -Path "c:\Windows\cttlogo.png") {
-        $shortcut.IconLocation = "c:\Windows\cttlogo.png"
     }
+    catch
+    {
 
-    # Set properties of the shortcut
+    }
-    $shortcut.TargetPath = "powershell.exe"
-    $shortcut.Arguments = "-NoProfile -ExecutionPolicy Bypass -Command `"$command`""
-    # Save the shortcut
-    $shortcut.Save()
-
-    # Make the shortcut have 'Run as administrator' property on
-    $bytes = [System.IO.File]::ReadAllBytes($shortcutPath)
-    # Set byte value at position 0x15 in hex, or 21 in decimal, from the value 0x00 to 0x20 in hex
-    $bytes[0x15] = $bytes[0x15] -bor 0x20
-    [System.IO.File]::WriteAllBytes($shortcutPath, $bytes)
-
-    Write-Host "Shortcut created at: $shortcutPath"
-    #
-    # Done create WinUtil shortcut on the desktop
-    # ************************************************
-
-    Start-Process explorer
-
 '@
     $firstRun | Out-File -FilePath "$env:temp\FirstStartup.ps1" -Force
 }

functions/private/Invoke-WinUtilMouseAcceleration.ps1

@@ -1,38 +0,0 @@
-Function Invoke-WinUtilMouseAcceleration {
-    <#
-
-    .SYNOPSIS
-        Enables/Disables Mouse Acceleration
-
-    .PARAMETER DarkMoveEnabled
-        Indicates the current Mouse Acceleration State
-
-    #>
-    Param($MouseAccelerationEnabled)
-    try {
-        if ($MouseAccelerationEnabled -eq $false) {
-            Write-Host "Enabling Mouse Acceleration"
-            $MouseSpeed = 1
-            $MouseThreshold1 = 6
-            $MouseThreshold2 = 10
-        } else {
-            Write-Host "Disabling Mouse Acceleration"
-            $MouseSpeed = 0
-            $MouseThreshold1 = 0
-            $MouseThreshold2 = 0
-
-        }
-
-        $Path = "HKCU:\Control Panel\Mouse"
-        Set-ItemProperty -Path $Path -Name MouseSpeed -Value $MouseSpeed
-        Set-ItemProperty -Path $Path -Name MouseThreshold1 -Value $MouseThreshold1
-        Set-ItemProperty -Path $Path -Name MouseThreshold2 -Value $MouseThreshold2
-    } catch [System.Security.SecurityException] {
-        Write-Warning "Unable to set $Path\$Name to $Value due to a Security Exception"
-    } catch [System.Management.Automation.ItemNotFoundException] {
-        Write-Warning $psitem.Exception.ErrorRecord
-    } catch {
-        Write-Warning "Unable to set $Name due to unhandled exception"
-        Write-Warning $psitem.Exception.StackTrace
-    }
-}

functions/private/Invoke-WinUtilNumLock.ps1

@@ -1,31 +0,0 @@
-function Invoke-WinUtilNumLock {
-    <#
-    .SYNOPSIS
-        Disables/Enables NumLock on startup
-    .PARAMETER Enabled
-        Indicates whether to enable or disable Numlock on startup
-    #>
-    Param($Enabled)
-    try {
-        if ($Enabled -eq $false) {
-            Write-Host "Enabling Numlock on startup"
-            $value = 2
-        } else {
-            Write-Host "Disabling Numlock on startup"
-            $value = 0
-        }
-        New-PSDrive -PSProvider Registry -Name HKU -Root HKEY_USERS
-        $HKUPath = "HKU:\.Default\Control Panel\Keyboard"
-        $HKCUPath = "HKCU:\Control Panel\Keyboard"
-        Set-ItemProperty -Path $HKUPath -Name InitialKeyboardIndicators -Value $value
-        Set-ItemProperty -Path $HKCUPath -Name InitialKeyboardIndicators -Value $value
-    }
-    Catch [System.Security.SecurityException] {
-        Write-Warning "Unable to set $Path\$Name to $Value due to a Security Exception"
-    } catch [System.Management.Automation.ItemNotFoundException] {
-        Write-Warning $psitem.Exception.ErrorRecord
-    } catch {
-        Write-Warning "Unable to set $Name due to unhandled exception"
-        Write-Warning $psitem.Exception.StackTrace
-    }
-}

functions/private/Invoke-WinUtilShowExt.ps1

@@ -1,27 +0,0 @@
-function Invoke-WinUtilShowExt {
-    <#
-    .SYNOPSIS
-        Disables/Enables Show file Extentions
-    .PARAMETER Enabled
-        Indicates whether to enable or disable Show file extentions
-    #>
-    Param($Enabled)
-    try {
-        if ($Enabled -eq $false) {
-            Write-Host "Showing file extentions"
-            $value = 0
-        } else {
-            Write-Host "hiding file extensions"
-            $value = 1
-        }
-        $Path = "HKCU:\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\Advanced"
-        Set-ItemProperty -Path $Path -Name HideFileExt -Value $value
-    } catch [System.Security.SecurityException] {
-        Write-Warning "Unable to set $Path\$Name to $Value due to a Security Exception"
-    } catch [System.Management.Automation.ItemNotFoundException] {
-        Write-Warning $psitem.Exception.ErrorRecord
-    } catch {
-        Write-Warning "Unable to set $Name due to unhandled exception"
-        Write-Warning $psitem.Exception.StackTrace
-    }
-}

functions/private/Invoke-WinUtilSnapFlyout.ps1

@@ -1,30 +0,0 @@
-function Invoke-WinUtilSnapFlyout {
-    <#
-    .SYNOPSIS
-        Disables/Enables Snap Assist Flyout on startup
-    .PARAMETER Enabled
-        Indicates whether to enable or disable Snap Assist Flyout on startup
-    #>
-    Param($Enabled)
-    try {
-        if ($Enabled -eq $false) {
-            Write-Host "Enabling Snap Assist Flyout On startup"
-            $value = 1
-        } else {
-            Write-Host "Disabling Snap Assist Flyout On startup"
-            $value = 0
-        }
-
-        $Path = "HKCU:\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\Advanced"
-        taskkill.exe /F /IM "explorer.exe"
-        Set-ItemProperty -Path $Path -Name EnableSnapAssistFlyout -Value $value
-        Start-Process "explorer.exe"
-    } catch [System.Security.SecurityException] {
-        Write-Warning "Unable to set $Path\$Name to $Value due to a Security Exception"
-    } catch [System.Management.Automation.ItemNotFoundException] {
-        Write-Warning $psitem.Exception.ErrorRecord
-    } catch {
-        Write-Warning "Unable to set $Name due to unhandled exception"
-        Write-Warning $psitem.Exception.StackTrace
-    }
-}

functions/private/Invoke-WinUtilSnapSuggestion.ps1

@@ -1,30 +0,0 @@
-function Invoke-WinUtilSnapSuggestion {
-    <#
-    .SYNOPSIS
-        Disables/Enables Snap Assist Suggestions on startup
-    .PARAMETER Enabled
-        Indicates whether to enable or disable Snap Assist Suggestions on startup
-    #>
-    Param($Enabled)
-    try {
-        if ($Enabled -eq $false) {
-            Write-Host "Enabling Snap Assist Suggestion On startup"
-            $value = 1
-        } else {
-            Write-Host "Disabling Snap Assist Suggestion On startup"
-            $value = 0
-        }
-        # taskkill.exe /F /IM "explorer.exe"
-        $Path = "HKCU:\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\Advanced"
-        taskkill.exe /F /IM "explorer.exe"
-        Set-ItemProperty -Path $Path -Name SnapAssist -Value $value
-        Start-Process "explorer.exe"
-    } catch [System.Security.SecurityException] {
-        Write-Warning "Unable to set $Path\$Name to $Value due to a Security Exception"
-    } catch [System.Management.Automation.ItemNotFoundException] {
-        Write-Warning $psitem.Exception.ErrorRecord
-    } catch {
-        Write-Warning "Unable to set $Name due to unhandled exception"
-        Write-Warning $psitem.Exception.StackTrace
-    }
-}

functions/private/Invoke-WinUtilSnapWindow.ps1

@@ -1,27 +0,0 @@
-function Invoke-WinUtilSnapWindow {
-    <#
-    .SYNOPSIS
-        Disables/Enables Snapping Windows on startup
-    .PARAMETER Enabled
-        Indicates whether to enable or disable Snapping Windows on startup
-    #>
-    Param($Enabled)
-    try {
-        if ($Enabled -eq $false) {
-            Write-Host "Enabling Snap Windows On startup | Relogin Required"
-            $value = 1
-        } else {
-            Write-Host "Disabling Snap Windows On startup | Relogin Required"
-            $value = 0
-        }
-        $Path = "HKCU:\Control Panel\Desktop"
-        Set-ItemProperty -Path $Path -Name WindowArrangementActive -Value $value
-    } catch [System.Security.SecurityException] {
-        Write-Warning "Unable to set $Path\$Name to $Value due to a Security Exception"
-    } catch [System.Management.Automation.ItemNotFoundException] {
-        Write-Warning $psitem.Exception.ErrorRecord
-    } catch {
-        Write-Warning "Unable to set $Name due to unhandled exception"
-        Write-Warning $psitem.Exception.StackTrace
-    }
-}

functions/private/Invoke-WinUtilStickyKeys.ps1

@@ -1,27 +0,0 @@
-Function Invoke-WinUtilStickyKeys {
-    <#
-    .SYNOPSIS
-        Disables/Enables Sticky Keyss on startup
-    .PARAMETER Enabled
-        Indicates whether to enable or disable Sticky Keys on startup
-    #>
-    Param($Enabled)
-    try {
-        if ($Enabled -eq $false) {
-            Write-Host "Enabling Sticky Keys On startup"
-            $value = 510
-        } else {
-            Write-Host "Disabling Sticky Keys On startup"
-            $value = 58
-        }
-        $Path = "HKCU:\Control Panel\Accessibility\StickyKeys"
-        Set-ItemProperty -Path $Path -Name Flags -Value $value
-    } catch [System.Security.SecurityException] {
-        Write-Warning "Unable to set $Path\$Name to $Value due to a Security Exception"
-    } catch [System.Management.Automation.ItemNotFoundException] {
-        Write-Warning $psitem.Exception.ErrorRecord
-    } catch {
-        Write-Warning "Unable to set $Name due to unhandled exception"
-        Write-Warning $psitem.Exception.StackTrace
-    }
-}

functions/private/Invoke-WinUtilTaskView.ps1

@@ -1,30 +0,0 @@
-function Invoke-WinUtilTaskView {
-    <#
-
-    .SYNOPSIS
-        Enable/Disable Task View
-
-    .PARAMETER Enabled
-        Indicates whether to enable or disable Task View
-
-    #>
-    Param($Enabled)
-    try {
-        if ($Enabled -eq $false) {
-            Write-Host "Enabling Task View"
-            $value = 1
-        } else {
-            Write-Host "Disabling Task View"
-            $value = 0
-        }
-        $Path = "HKCU:\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\Advanced"
-        Set-ItemProperty -Path $Path -Name ShowTaskViewButton -Value $value
-    } catch [System.Security.SecurityException] {
-        Write-Warning "Unable to set $Path\$Name to $Value due to a Security Exception"
-    } catch [System.Management.Automation.ItemNotFoundException] {
-        Write-Warning $psitem.Exception.ErrorRecord
-    } catch {
-        Write-Warning "Unable to set $Name due to unhandled exception"
-        Write-Warning $psitem.Exception.StackTrace
-    }
-}

functions/private/Invoke-WinUtilTaskbarAlignment.ps1

@@ -1,30 +0,0 @@
-function Invoke-WinUtilTaskbarAlignment {
-    <#
-
-    .SYNOPSIS
-        Switches between Center & Left Taskbar Alignment
-
-    .PARAMETER Enabled
-        Indicates whether to make Taskbar Alignment Center or Left
-
-    #>
-    Param($Enabled)
-    try {
-        if ($Enabled -eq $false) {
-            Write-Host "Making Taskbar Alignment to the Center"
-            $value = 1
-        } else {
-            Write-Host "Making Taskbar Alignment to the Left"
-            $value = 0
-        }
-        $Path = "HKCU:\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\Advanced"
-        Set-ItemProperty -Path $Path -Name "TaskbarAl" -Value $value
-    } catch [System.Security.SecurityException] {
-        Write-Warning "Unable to set $Path\$Name to $value due to a Security Exception"
-    } catch [System.Management.Automation.ItemNotFoundException] {
-        Write-Warning $psitem.Exception.ErrorRecord
-    } catch {
-        Write-Warning "Unable to set $Name due to unhandled exception"
-        Write-Warning $psitem.Exception.StackTrace
-    }
-}

functions/private/Invoke-WinUtilTaskbarSearch.ps1

@@ -1,30 +0,0 @@
-function Invoke-WinUtilTaskbarSearch {
-    <#
-
-    .SYNOPSIS
-        Enable/Disable Taskbar Search Button.
-
-    .PARAMETER Enabled
-        Indicates whether to enable or disable Taskbar Search Button.
-
-    #>
-    Param($Enabled)
-    try {
-        if ($Enabled -eq $false) {
-            Write-Host "Enabling Search Button"
-            $value = 1
-        } else {
-            Write-Host "Disabling Search Button"
-            $value = 0
-        }
-        $Path = "HKCU:\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Search\"
-        Set-ItemProperty -Path $Path -Name SearchboxTaskbarMode -Value $value
-    } catch [System.Security.SecurityException] {
-        Write-Warning "Unable to set $Path\$Name to $Value due to a Security Exception"
-    } catch [System.Management.Automation.ItemNotFoundException] {
-        Write-Warning $psitem.Exception.ErrorRecord
-    } catch {
-        Write-Warning "Unable to set $Name due to unhandled exception"
-        Write-Warning $psitem.Exception.StackTrace
-    }
-}

functions/private/Invoke-WinUtilTaskbarWidgets.ps1

@@ -1,30 +0,0 @@
-function Invoke-WinUtilTaskbarWidgets {
-    <#
-
-    .SYNOPSIS
-        Enable/Disable Taskbar Widgets
-
-    .PARAMETER Enabled
-        Indicates whether to enable or disable Taskbar Widgets
-
-    #>
-    Param($Enabled)
-    try {
-        if ($Enabled -eq $false) {
-            Write-Host "Enabling Taskbar Widgets"
-            $value = 1
-        } else {
-            Write-Host "Disabling Taskbar Widgets"
-            $value = 0
-        }
-        $Path = "HKCU:\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\Advanced"
-        Set-ItemProperty -Path $Path -Name TaskbarDa -Value $value
-    } catch [System.Security.SecurityException] {
-        Write-Warning "Unable to set $Path\$Name to $Value due to a Security Exception"
-    } catch [System.Management.Automation.ItemNotFoundException] {
-        Write-Warning $psitem.Exception.ErrorRecord
-    } catch {
-        Write-Warning "Unable to set $Name due to unhandled exception"
-        Write-Warning $psitem.Exception.StackTrace
-    }
-}

functions/private/Invoke-WinUtilTweaks.ps1

@@ -21,6 +21,10 @@ function Invoke-WinUtilTweaks {
         $KeepServiceStartup = $true
     )
 
+    if ($Checkbox -contains "Toggle") {
+        $CheckBox = $sync.configs.tweaks.$CheckBox
+    }
+
     Write-Debug "Tweaks: $($CheckBox)"
     if($undo) {
         $Values = @{
@@ -73,6 +77,14 @@ function Invoke-WinUtilTweaks {
     if($sync.configs.tweaks.$CheckBox.registry) {
         $sync.configs.tweaks.$CheckBox.registry | ForEach-Object {
             Write-Debug "$($psitem.Name) and state is $($psitem.$($values.registry))"
+            if (($psitem.Path -imatch "hku") -and !(Get-PSDrive -Name HKU -ErrorAction SilentlyContinue)) {
+                $null = (New-PSDrive -PSProvider Registry -Name HKU -Root HKEY_USERS)
+                if (Get-PSDrive -Name HKU -ErrorAction SilentlyContinue) {
+                    Write-Debug "HKU drive created successfully"
+                } else {
+                    Write-Debug "Failed to create HKU drive"
+                }
+            }
             Set-WinUtilRegistry -Name $psitem.Name -Path $psitem.Path -Type $psitem.Type -Value $psitem.$($values.registry)
         }
     }

functions/private/Invoke-WinUtilVerboseLogon.ps1

@@ -1,27 +0,0 @@
-function Invoke-WinUtilVerboseLogon {
-    <#
-    .SYNOPSIS
-        Disables/Enables VerboseLogon Messages
-    .PARAMETER Enabled
-        Indicates whether to enable or disable VerboseLogon messages
-    #>
-    Param($Enabled)
-    try {
-        if ($Enabled -eq $false) {
-            Write-Host "Enabling Verbose Logon Messages"
-            $value = 1
-        } else {
-            Write-Host "Disabling Verbose Logon Messages"
-            $value = 0
-        }
-        $Path = "HKLM:\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Policies\System"
-        Set-ItemProperty -Path $Path -Name VerboseStatus -Value $value
-    } catch [System.Security.SecurityException] {
-        Write-Warning "Unable to set $Path\$Name to $Value due to a Security Exception"
-    } catch [System.Management.Automation.ItemNotFoundException] {
-        Write-Warning $psitem.Exception.ErrorRecord
-    } catch {
-        Write-Warning "Unable to set $Name due to unhandled exception"
-        Write-Warning $psitem.Exception.StackTrace
-    }
-}

functions/private/Set-WinUtilRegistry.ps1

@@ -36,7 +36,7 @@ function Set-WinUtilRegistry {
         }
 
         Write-Host "Set $Path\$Name to $Value"
-        if ($Value -ne "<RemoveEntry>"){
+        if ($Value -ne "<RemoveEntry>") {
             Set-ItemProperty -Path $Path -Name $Name -Type $Type -Value $Value -Force -ErrorAction Stop | Out-Null
         }
         else{

functions/public/Invoke-WPFButton.ps1

@@ -50,7 +50,6 @@ function Invoke-WPFButton {
         "WPFFixesNetwork" {Invoke-WPFFixesNetwork}
         "WPFUpdatesdisable" {Invoke-WPFUpdatesdisable}
         "WPFUpdatessecurity" {Invoke-WPFUpdatessecurity}
-        "WPFWinUtilShortcut" {Invoke-WPFShortcut -ShortcutToAdd "WinUtil" -RunAsAdmin $true}
         "WPFGetInstalled" {Invoke-WPFGetInstalled -CheckBox "winget"}
         "WPFGetInstalledTweaks" {Invoke-WPFGetInstalled -CheckBox "tweaks"}
         "WPFGetIso" {Invoke-WPFGetIso}

functions/public/Invoke-WPFMicrowin.ps1

@@ -51,10 +51,6 @@ public class PowerManagement {
     $index = $sync.MicrowinWindowsFlavors.SelectedValue.Split(":")[0].Trim()
     Write-Host "Index chosen: '$index' from $($sync.MicrowinWindowsFlavors.SelectedValue)"
 
-    $keepPackages = $sync.WPFMicrowinKeepProvisionedPackages.IsChecked
-    $keepProvisionedPackages = $sync.WPFMicrowinKeepAppxPackages.IsChecked
-    $keepDefender = $sync.WPFMicrowinKeepDefender.IsChecked
-    $keepEdge = $sync.WPFMicrowinKeepEdge.IsChecked
     $copyToUSB = $sync.WPFMicrowinCopyToUsb.IsChecked
     $injectDrivers = $sync.MicrowinInjectDrivers.IsChecked
     $importDrivers = $sync.MicrowinImportDrivers.IsChecked
@@ -91,6 +87,14 @@ public class PowerManagement {
         return
     }
 
+    # Detect whether the image to process contains Windows 10 and show warning
+    if ((Test-CompatibleImage $imgVersion $([System.Version]::new(10,0,21996,1))) -eq $false) {
+        $msg = "Windows 10 has been detected in the image you want to process. While you can continue, Windows 10 is not a recommended target for MicroWin, and you may not get the full experience."
+        $dlg_msg = $msg
+        Write-Host $msg
+        [System.Windows.MessageBox]::Show($dlg_msg, "Winutil", [System.Windows.MessageBoxButton]::OK, [System.Windows.MessageBoxImage]::Exclamation)
+    }
+
     $mountDirExists = Test-Path $mountDir
     $scratchDirExists = Test-Path $scratchDir
     if (-not $mountDirExists -or -not $scratchDirExists) {
@@ -158,6 +162,35 @@ public class PowerManagement {
         Write-Host "Removing Appx Bloat"
         Remove-ProvisionedPackages
 
+        # Detect Windows 11 24H2 and add dependency to FileExp to prevent Explorer look from going back - thanks @WitherOrNot and @thecatontheceiling
+        if ((Test-CompatibleImage $imgVersion $([System.Version]::new(10,0,26100,1))) -eq $true)
+        {
+            try
+            {
+                if (Test-Path "$scratchDir\Windows\SystemApps\MicrosoftWindows.Client.FileExp_cw5n1h2txyewy\appxmanifest.xml" -PathType Leaf)
+                {
+                    # Found the culprit. Do the following:
+
+                    # 1. Take ownership of the file, from TrustedInstaller to Administrators
+                    takeown /F "$scratchDir\Windows\SystemApps\MicrosoftWindows.Client.FileExp_cw5n1h2txyewy\appxmanifest.xml" /A
+
+                    # 2. Set ACLs so that we can write to it
+                    icacls "$scratchDir\Windows\SystemApps\MicrosoftWindows.Client.FileExp_cw5n1h2txyewy\appxmanifest.xml" /grant "$(Get-LocalizedUsers -admins $true):(M)" | Out-Host
+
+                    # 3. Open the file and do the modification
+                    $appxManifest = Get-Content -Path "$scratchDir\Windows\SystemApps\MicrosoftWindows.Client.FileExp_cw5n1h2txyewy\appxmanifest.xml"
+                    $originalLine = $appxManifest[13]
+                    $dependency = "`n        <PackageDependency Name=`"Microsoft.WindowsAppRuntime.CBS`" MinVersion=`"1.0.0.0`" Publisher=`"CN=Microsoft Corporation, O=Microsoft Corporation, L=Redmond, S=Washington, C=US`" />"
+                    $appxManifest[13] = "$originalLine$dependency"
+                    Set-Content -Path "$scratchDir\Windows\SystemApps\MicrosoftWindows.Client.FileExp_cw5n1h2txyewy\appxmanifest.xml" -Value $appxManifest -Force -Encoding utf8
+                }
+            }
+            catch
+            {
+
+            }
+        }
+
         Remove-FileOrDirectory -pathToDelete "$($scratchDir)\Windows\System32\LogFiles\WMI\RtBackup" -Directory
         Remove-FileOrDirectory -pathToDelete "$($scratchDir)\Windows\DiagTrack" -Directory
         Remove-FileOrDirectory -pathToDelete "$($scratchDir)\Windows\InboxApps" -Directory
@@ -238,6 +271,9 @@ public class PowerManagement {
         # Write-Host Error code $LASTEXITCODE
         Write-Host "Done disabling Teams"
 
+        Write-Host "Fix Windows Volume Mixer Issue"
+        reg add "HKLM\zNTUSER\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\LowRegistry\Audio\PolicyConfig\PropertyStore" /f
+
         Write-Host "Bypassing system requirements (system image)"
         reg add "HKLM\zDEFAULT\Control Panel\UnsupportedHardwareNotificationCache" /v "SV1" /t REG_DWORD /d 0 /f
         reg add "HKLM\zDEFAULT\Control Panel\UnsupportedHardwareNotificationCache" /v "SV2" /t REG_DWORD /d 0 /f
@@ -289,6 +325,19 @@ public class PowerManagement {
         reg add "HKLM\zSOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Themes\Personalize" /v "AppsUseLightTheme" /t REG_DWORD /d 0 /f
         reg add "HKLM\zSOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Themes\Personalize" /v "SystemUsesLightTheme" /t REG_DWORD /d 0 /f
 
+        if ((Test-CompatibleImage $imgVersion $([System.Version]::new(10,0,21996,1))) -eq $false) {
+            # We're dealing with Windows 10. Configure sane desktop settings. NOTE: even though stuff to disable News and Interests is there,
+            # it doesn't seem to work, and I don't want to waste more time dealing with an operating system that will lose support in a year (2025)
+
+            # I invite anyone to work on improving stuff for News and Interests, but that won't be me!
+
+            Write-Host "Disabling Search Highlights..."
+            reg add "HKLM\zNTUSER\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Feeds\DSB" /v "ShowDynamicContent" /t REG_DWORD /d 0 /f
+            reg add "HKLM\zNTUSER\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\SearchSettings" /v "IsDynamicSearchBoxEnabled" /t REG_DWORD /d 0 /f
+            reg add "HKLM\zSOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\Dsh" /v "AllowNewsAndInterests" /t REG_DWORD /d 0 /f
+            reg add "HKLM\zNTUSER\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Search" /v "TraySearchBoxVisible" /t REG_DWORD /d 1 /f
+        }
+
     } catch {
         Write-Error "An unexpected error occurred: $_"
     } finally {

functions/public/Invoke-WPFShortcut.ps1

@@ -1,72 +0,0 @@
-function Invoke-WPFShortcut {
-    <#
-
-    .SYNOPSIS
-        Creates a shortcut and prompts for a save location
-
-    .PARAMETER ShortcutToAdd
-        The name of the shortcut to add
-
-    .PARAMETER RunAsAdmin
-        A boolean value to make 'Run as administrator' property on (true) or off (false), defaults to off
-
-    #>
-    param(
-        $ShortcutToAdd,
-        [bool]$RunAsAdmin = $false
-    )
-
-    # Preper the Shortcut Fields and add an a Custom Icon if it's available, else don't add a Custom Icon.
-
-    Switch ($ShortcutToAdd) {
-        "WinUtil" {
-            # Use Powershell 7 if installed and fallback to PS5 if not
-            if (Get-Command "pwsh" -ErrorAction SilentlyContinue) {
-                $shell = "pwsh.exe"
-            } else {
-                $shell = "powershell.exe"
-            }
-
-            $shellArgs = "-ExecutionPolicy Bypass -Command `"Start-Process $shell -verb runas -ArgumentList `'-Command `"irm https://github.com/ChrisTitusTech/winutil/releases/latest/download/winutil.ps1 | iex`"`'"
-
-            $DestinationName = "WinUtil.lnk"
-        }
-    }
-
-    # Show a File Dialog Browser, to let the User choose the Name and Location of where to save the Shortcut
-    $FileBrowser = New-Object System.Windows.Forms.SaveFileDialog
-    $FileBrowser.InitialDirectory = [Environment]::GetFolderPath('Desktop')
-    $FileBrowser.Filter = "Shortcut Files (*.lnk)|*.lnk"
-    $FileBrowser.FileName = $DestinationName
-
-    # Do an Early Return if the Save Operation was canceled by User's Input.
-    $FileBrowserResult = $FileBrowser.ShowDialog()
-    $DialogResultEnum = New-Object System.Windows.Forms.DialogResult
-    if (-not ($FileBrowserResult -eq $DialogResultEnum::OK)) {
-        return
-    }
-
-    # Prepare the Shortcut paramter
-    $WshShell = New-Object -comObject WScript.Shell
-    $Shortcut = $WshShell.CreateShortcut($FileBrowser.FileName)
-    $Shortcut.TargetPath = $shell
-    $Shortcut.Arguments = $shellArgs
-    if (-NOT (Test-Path -Path $winutildir["logo.ico"])) {
-        Invoke-WebRequest -Uri "https://christitus.com/images/logo-full.ico" -OutFile $winutildir["logo.ico"]
-    }
-    if (Test-Path -Path $winutildir["logo.ico"]) {
-        $shortcut.IconLocation = $winutildir["logo.ico"]
-    }
-
-    # Save the Shortcut to disk
-    $Shortcut.Save()
-
-    if ($RunAsAdmin -eq $true) {
-        $bytes = [System.IO.File]::ReadAllBytes($FileBrowser.FileName)
-        # Set byte value at position 0x15 in hex, or 21 in decimal, from the value 0x00 to 0x20 in hex
-        $bytes[0x15] = $bytes[0x15] -bor 0x20
-        [System.IO.File]::WriteAllBytes($FileBrowser.FileName, $bytes)
-    }
-
-    Write-Host "Shortcut for $ShortcutToAdd has been saved to $($FileBrowser.FileName) with 'Run as administrator' set to $RunAsAdmin"
-}

functions/public/Invoke-WPFToggle.ps1

@@ -1,39 +0,0 @@
-function Invoke-WPFToggle {
-
-    <#
-
-    .SYNOPSIS
-        Invokes the scriptblock for the given toggle
-
-    .PARAMETER Button
-        The name of the toggle to invoke
-
-    #>
-
-    Param ([string]$Button)
-
-    # Use this to get the name of the button
-    #[System.Windows.MessageBox]::Show("$Button","Chris Titus Tech's Windows Utility","OK","Info")
-
-    $ToggleStatus = (Get-WinUtilToggleStatus $Button)
-
-    Switch -Wildcard ($Button) {
-
-        "WPFToggleDarkMode" {Invoke-WinUtilDarkMode $ToggleStatus}
-        "WPFToggleBingSearch" {Invoke-WinUtilBingSearch $ToggleStatus}
-        "WPFToggleNumLock" {Invoke-WinUtilNumLock $ToggleStatus}
-        "WPFToggleVerboseLogon" {Invoke-WinUtilVerboseLogon $ToggleStatus}
-        "WPFToggleShowExt" {Invoke-WinUtilShowExt $ToggleStatus}
-        "WPFToggleSnapWindow" {Invoke-WinUtilSnapWindow $ToggleStatus}
-        "WPFToggleSnapFlyout" {Invoke-WinUtilSnapFlyout $ToggleStatus}
-        "WPFToggleSnapSuggestion" {Invoke-WinUtilSnapSuggestion $ToggleStatus}
-        "WPFToggleMouseAcceleration" {Invoke-WinUtilMouseAcceleration $ToggleStatus}
-        "WPFToggleStickyKeys" {Invoke-WinUtilStickyKeys $ToggleStatus}
-        "WPFToggleTaskbarWidgets" {Invoke-WinUtilTaskbarWidgets $ToggleStatus}
-        "WPFToggleTaskbarSearch" {Invoke-WinUtilTaskbarSearch $ToggleStatus}
-        "WPFToggleTaskView" {Invoke-WinUtilTaskView $ToggleStatus}
-        "WPFToggleHiddenFiles" {Invoke-WinUtilHiddenFiles $ToggleStatus}
-        "WPFToggleTaskbarAlignment" {Invoke-WinUtilTaskbarAlignment $ToggleStatus}
-        "WPFToggleDetailedBSoD" {Invoke-WinUtilDetailedBSoD $ToggleStatus}
-    }
-}

functions/public/Invoke-WPFUIElements.ps1

@@ -192,11 +192,16 @@ function Invoke-WPFUIElements {
 
                         $sync[$entryInfo.Name] = $checkBox
 
-                        $sync[$entryInfo.Name].IsChecked = Get-WinUtilToggleStatus $sync[$entryInfo.Name].Name
+                        $sync[$entryInfo.Name].IsChecked = (Get-WinUtilToggleStatus $entryInfo.Name)
 
-                        $sync[$entryInfo.Name].Add_Click({
+                        $sync[$entryInfo.Name].Add_Checked({
                             [System.Object]$Sender = $args[0]
-                            Invoke-WPFToggle $Sender.name
+                            Invoke-WinUtilTweaks $sender.name
+                        })
+
+                        $sync[$entryInfo.Name].Add_Unchecked({
+                            [System.Object]$Sender = $args[0]
+                            Invoke-WinUtiltweaks $sender.name -undo $true
                         })
                     }
 

functions/public/Invoke-WPFUpdatesdefault.ps1

@@ -42,4 +42,24 @@ function Invoke-WPFUpdatesdefault {
     Write-Host "==================================================="
     Write-Host "---  Windows Update Settings Reset to Default   ---"
     Write-Host "==================================================="
+
+    Start-Process -FilePath "secedit" -ArgumentList "/configure /cfg $env:windir\inf\defltbase.inf /db defltbase.sdb /verbose" -Wait
+    Start-Process -FilePath "cmd.exe" -ArgumentList "/c RD /S /Q $env:WinDir\System32\GroupPolicyUsers" -Wait
+    Start-Process -FilePath "cmd.exe" -ArgumentList "/c RD /S /Q $env:WinDir\System32\GroupPolicy" -Wait
+    Start-Process -FilePath "gpupdate" -ArgumentList "/force" -Wait
+    Remove-Item -Path "HKCU:\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Policies" -Recurse -Force -ErrorAction SilentlyContinue
+    Remove-Item -Path "HKCU:\Software\Microsoft\WindowsSelfHost" -Recurse -Force -ErrorAction SilentlyContinue
+    Remove-Item -Path "HKCU:\Software\Policies" -Recurse -Force -ErrorAction SilentlyContinue
+    Remove-Item -Path "HKLM:\Software\Microsoft\Policies" -Recurse -Force -ErrorAction SilentlyContinue
+    Remove-Item -Path "HKLM:\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Policies" -Recurse -Force -ErrorAction SilentlyContinue
+    Remove-Item -Path "HKLM:\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\WindowsStore\WindowsUpdate" -Recurse -Force -ErrorAction SilentlyContinue
+    Remove-Item -Path "HKLM:\Software\Microsoft\WindowsSelfHost" -Recurse -Force -ErrorAction SilentlyContinue
+    Remove-Item -Path "HKLM:\Software\Policies" -Recurse -Force -ErrorAction SilentlyContinue
+    Remove-Item -Path "HKLM:\Software\WOW6432Node\Microsoft\Policies" -Recurse -Force -ErrorAction SilentlyContinue
+    Remove-Item -Path "HKLM:\Software\WOW6432Node\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Policies" -Recurse -Force -ErrorAction SilentlyContinue
+    Remove-Item -Path "HKLM:\Software\WOW6432Node\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\WindowsStore\WindowsUpdate" -Recurse -Force -ErrorAction SilentlyContinue
+
+    Write-Host "==================================================="
+    Write-Host "---  Windows Local Policies Reset to Default   ---"
+    Write-Host "==================================================="
 }

overrides/main.html

@@ -4,6 +4,7 @@
     {{ super() }}
     <div style="color: red; text-align: center; padding: 10px; font-size: 20px;">
         <strong>Announcement:</strong> We are currently not adding any applications to WinUtil and any apps that will be added through a PR will be declined by the maintainer.
+        <strong>Announcement:</strong> We are currently reworking the docs to use Hugo rather then mkdocs.
     </div>
 {% endblock %}
 

scripts/main.ps1

@@ -410,10 +410,8 @@ $sync["ISOmanual"].add_Checked({
     $sync["ISOLanguage"].Visibility = [System.Windows.Visibility]::Collapsed
 })
 
-$sync["ISORelease"].Items.Add("23H2") | Out-Null
+$sync["ISORelease"].Items.Add("24H2") | Out-Null
-$sync["ISORelease"].Items.Add("22H2") | Out-Null
+$sync["ISORelease"].SelectedItem = "24H2"
-$sync["ISORelease"].Items.Add("21H2") | Out-Null
-$sync["ISORelease"].SelectedItem = "23H2"
 
 $sync["ISOLanguage"].Items.Add("System Language ($(Get-FidoLangFromCulture -langName $((Get-Culture).Name)))") | Out-Null
 if ($currentCulture -ne "English International") {

xaml/inputXML.xaml

@@ -1040,7 +1040,7 @@
                         HorizontalAlignment="Stretch">
                     <StackPanel Name="MicrowinMain" Background="{DynamicResource MainBackgroundColor}" SnapsToDevicePixels="True" Grid.Column="0" Grid.Row="0">
                         <StackPanel Background="Transparent" SnapsToDevicePixels="True" Margin="1">
-                            <CheckBox x:Name="WPFMicrowinDownloadFromGitHub" Content="Download oscdimg.exe from CTT Github repo" IsChecked="False" Margin="{DynamicResource MicrowinCheckBoxMargin}" />
+                            <CheckBox x:Name="WPFMicrowinDownloadFromGitHub" Content="Download oscdimg.exe from CTT Github repo" IsChecked="True" Margin="{DynamicResource MicrowinCheckBoxMargin}" />
                             <TextBlock Margin="5" Padding="1" TextWrapping="Wrap" Foreground="{DynamicResource ComboBoxForegroundColor}">
                                 Choose a Windows ISO file that you've downloaded <LineBreak/>
                                 Check the status in the console