This repository contains a PowerShell script for cleaning up a fresh Windows build. The script is compatible with both Windows 10 and Windows 11.
The script performs the following tasks:
- Removes AppX Packages
- Disables Cortana
- Removes McAfee
- Removes HP Bloat
- Removes Dell Bloat
- Removes Lenovo Bloat
- Removes any unwanted installed applications
- Removes unwanted services and tasks
- Removes Edge Surf Game
The script also generates a log file at C:\ProgramData\cleansweep\cleansweep.log.
The script has been updated multiple times to add new features and fix issues. Some of the notable changes include:
- Added additional HP applications (12/08/2022)
- Added Clipchamp (new in W11 22H2) (23/09/2022)
- Fixed issue with Dell apps (28/10/2022)
- Added Teams Machine wide to exceptions (23/11/2022)
- Whitelisted Dell Audio and Firmware (07/12/2022)
- Added Windows 11 start menu support (19/12/2022)
- Removed Gaming Menu from Settings (20/12/2022)
- Fixed Scheduled task error and cleared up $null positioning (18/01/2023)
- Re-enabled Telemetry for Endpoint Analytics (22/01/2023)
- Added Microsoft Family to removal list (30/01/2023)
- Fixed Dell loop (31/01/2023)
- Removed reg keys for Teams Chat (08/02/2023)
- Added HP Sure Apps (14/02/2023)
- Enabled Location tracking (with commenting to disable) (07/03/2023)
- Teams chat fix (08/03/2023)
- Dell array fix (10/03/2023)
- Removes News Feed (29/04/2023)
- Added Set-ACL (26/05/2023)
- Added multi-language support for Set-ACL commands (26/05/2023)
- Logic to check if gamepresencewriter exists before running Set-ACL to stop errors on re-run (30/05/2023)
- Removed Microsoft Store
The script does not require any inputs and does not produce any outputs other than the log file.
The script was created by Andrew Taylor and edited by Tycho Loke for actua use case
This script is provided as-is, and you bear the risk of using it. It is recommended to test the script in a controlled environment before deploying it in a production environment.