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[MicroWin] 25H2 preparation (#3543)
* [Enhance] Configure all apps view in start menu To keep look consistent with older Win11 * [Enhance] Additional Start menu settings * [MicroWin] Change Write-Host to Write-Debug on debug lines. (#13) * Add a resolution to scripts being disabled (#14) * [MicroWin] Change Write-Host to Write-Debug on debug lines. * Add a resolution to scripts being disabled * Add skip first logon anim option * Unrelated: indentation fixes from compile script * Some little touches to the first-run script --------- Co-authored-by: Real-MullaC <callumjanes2007new+github@gmail.com>
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‎functions/microwin/Invoke-Microwin.ps1‎

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$WPBT = $sync.MicroWinWPBT.IsChecked
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$unsupported = $sync.MicroWinUnsupported.IsChecked
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$skipFla = $sync.MicroWinNoFLA.IsChecked
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$importVirtIO = $sync.MicrowinCopyVirtIO.IsChecked
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reg unload HKLM\zSYSTEM
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}
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if ($skipFla) {
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Write-Host "Skipping first logon animation..."
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reg load HKLM\zSOFTWARE "$($scratchDir)\Windows\System32\config\SOFTWARE"
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reg add "HKLM\zSOFTWARE\Microsoft\Active Setup\Installed Components\CMP_NoFla" /f
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reg add "HKLM\zSOFTWARE\Microsoft\Active Setup\Installed Components\CMP_NoFla" /ve /t REG_SZ /d "Stop First Logon Animation Process" /f
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reg add "HKLM\zSOFTWARE\Microsoft\Active Setup\Installed Components\CMP_NoFla" /v StubPath /t REG_EXPAND_SZ /d '""%WINDIR%\System32\cmd.exe"" /C ""taskkill /f /im firstlogonanim.exe""' /f
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reg unload HKLM\zSOFTWARE
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}
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if ($unsupported) {
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Write-Host "Bypassing system requirements (locally)"
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reg add "HKCU\Control Panel\UnsupportedHardwareNotificationCache" /v "SV1" /t REG_DWORD /d 0 /f

‎functions/microwin/Invoke-MicrowinGetIso.ps1‎

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Function to get the path to Iso file for MicroWin, unpack that isom=, read basic information and populate the UI Options
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Write-Host "Invoking WPFGetIso"
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Write-Debug "Invoking WPFGetIso"
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if($sync.ProcessRunning) {
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$msg = "GetIso process is currently running."
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if (-not $?)
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{
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Write-Host "Could not download the ISO file. Look at the output of the console for more information."
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Write-Host "If you get an error about scripts is disabled on this system please close WinUtil and run - 'Set-ExecutionPolicy -ExecutionPolicy Unrestricted' and select 'A' and retry using MicroWin again."
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$msg = "The ISO file could not be downloaded"
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Invoke-MicrowinBusyInfo -action "warning" -message $msg
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Set-WinUtilTaskbaritem -state "Error" -value 1 -overlay "warning"

‎functions/microwin/Microwin-NewFirstRun.ps1‎

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$taskbarPath = "$env:AppData\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Quick Launch\User Pinned\TaskBar"
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# Delete all files on the Taskbar
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Get-ChildItem -Path $taskbarPath -File | Remove-Item -Force
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if (Test-Path "$taskbarPath") {
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Get-ChildItem -Path $taskbarPath -File | Remove-Item -Force
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}
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Remove-RegistryValue -RegistryPath "HKCU:\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\Taskband" -ValueName "FavoritesRemovedChanges"
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Remove-RegistryValue -RegistryPath "HKCU:\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\Taskband" -ValueName "FavoritesChanges"
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Remove-RegistryValue -RegistryPath "HKCU:\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\Taskband" -ValueName "Favorites"
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reg add "HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Notifications\Settings\Windows.SystemToast.AccountHealth" /f
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reg add "HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Notifications\Settings\Windows.SystemToast.AccountHealth" /v Enabled /t REG_DWORD /d 0 /f
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# This will set List view in Start menu on Win11 25H2. This will not do anything in 24H2 and older
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reg add "HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Start" /v AllAppsViewMode /t REG_DWORD /d 2 /f
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# This will disable the Recommendations in 25H2. This is much simpler than the method used in 24H2 that requires the Education Environment policy
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reg add "HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\Advanced" /v Start_IrisRecommendations /t REG_DWORD /d 0 /f
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# Other Start Menu settings
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reg add "HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\Advanced" /v Start_AccountNotifications /t REG_DWORD /d 0 /f
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reg add "HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Start" /v ShowAllPinsList /t REG_DWORD /d 0 /f
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reg add "HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Start" /v ShowFrequentList /t REG_DWORD /d 0 /f
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reg add "HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Start" /v ShowRecentList /t REG_DWORD /d 0 /f
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reg add "HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\Advanced" /v Start_TrackDocs /t REG_DWORD /d 0 /f
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Clear-Host
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Write-Host "The taskbar will take around a minute to show up, but you can start using your computer now. Try pressing the Windows key to open the Start menu, or Windows + E to launch File Explorer."
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Start-Sleep -Seconds 10
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if (Test-Path -Path "$env:HOMEDRIVE\winutil-config.json")
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{
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Write-Host "Configuration file detected. Applying..."

‎functions/public/Invoke-WPFUpdatesdefault.ps1‎

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Resets Windows Update settings to default
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Write-Host "Restoring Windows Update registry settings..." -ForegroundColor Yellow
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If (!(Test-Path "HKLM:\SOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\WindowsUpdate\AU")) {
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New-Item -Path "HKLM:\SOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\WindowsUpdate\AU" -Force | Out-Null
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$services = @(
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$serviceObj = Get-Service -Name $service.Name -ErrorAction SilentlyContinue
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Set-Service -Name $service.Name -StartupType $service.StartupType -ErrorAction SilentlyContinue
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# Reset failure actions to default using sc command
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Start-Process -FilePath "sc.exe" -ArgumentList "failure `"$($service.Name)`" reset= 86400 actions= restart/60000/restart/60000/restart/60000" -Wait -WindowStyle Hidden -ErrorAction SilentlyContinue
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$dlls = @("WaaSMedicSvc", "wuaueng")
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foreach ($dll in $dlls) {
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try {
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Start-Process -FilePath "takeown.exe" -ArgumentList "/f `"$backupPath`"" -Wait -WindowStyle Hidden -ErrorAction SilentlyContinue
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Start-Process -FilePath "icacls.exe" -ArgumentList "`"$backupPath`" /grant *S-1-1-0:F" -Wait -WindowStyle Hidden -ErrorAction SilentlyContinue
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Start-Process -FilePath "icacls.exe" -ArgumentList "`"$dllPath`" /setowner `"NT SERVICE\TrustedInstaller`"" -Wait -WindowStyle Hidden -ErrorAction SilentlyContinue
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Remove-ItemProperty -Path "HKLM:\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\WindowsUpdate\UX\Settings" -Name "DeferFeatureUpdatesPeriodInDays" -ErrorAction SilentlyContinue
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Remove-ItemProperty -Path "HKLM:\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\WindowsUpdate\UX\Settings" -Name "DeferQualityUpdatesPeriodInDays" -ErrorAction SilentlyContinue
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‎functions/public/Invoke-WPFUpdatesdisable.ps1‎

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‎xaml/inputXML.xaml‎

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<CheckBox Name="MicroWinWPBT" Margin="{DynamicResource MicrowinCheckBoxMargin}" IsChecked="False" ToolTip="If enabled then allows your computer vendor to execute a program each time it boots. It enables computer vendors to force install anti-theft software, software drivers, or a software program conveniently. This could also be a security risk."><AccessText TextWrapping="Wrap" Text="Disable Windows Platform Binary Table (WPBT) (ADVANCED TWEAK)" /></CheckBox>
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<CheckBox Name="MicroWinUnsupported" Margin="{DynamicResource MicrowinCheckBoxMargin}" IsChecked="False" ToolTip="If enabled then it will allow you to upgrade your PC to Windows 11 if your PC does not support Windows 11 yet. This is good for if you do not have a USB and want to upgrade to Windows 11 on unsupported hardware."><AccessText TextWrapping="Wrap" Text="Allow this PC to upgrade to Windows 11" /></CheckBox>
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<CheckBox Name="MicroWinESD" Margin="{DynamicResource MicrowinCheckBoxMargin}" IsChecked="False" ToolTip="The ESD file format compresses the installation image even further, therefore reducing ISO file sizes a little more. Select this if you have a small USB."><AccessText TextWrapping="Wrap" Text="Convert this image to ESD (This will take longer)" /></CheckBox>
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<CheckBox Name="MicroWinNoFLA" Margin="{DynamicResource MicrowinCheckBoxMargin}" IsChecked="True" ToolTip="The First Logon Animation is an animation that is played when a user logs on for the first time. It can artificially increase wait times. Select this option to automatically close the first logon animation and reach the desktop quicker (additional system preparation will still be done)"><AccessText TextWrapping="Wrap" Text="Skip First Logon Animation" /></CheckBox>
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