remove-apps-and-keys.ps1

#This will self elevate the script with a UAC prompt since this script needs to be run as an Administrator in order to function properly.
If (!([Security.Principal.WindowsPrincipal][Security.Principal.WindowsIdentity]::GetCurrent()).IsInRole([Security.Principal.WindowsBuiltInRole]'Administrator')) {
    Write-Host "You didn't run this script as an Administrator. This script will self elevate to run as an Administrator and continue."
    Read-Host "Press ENTER to continue"
    $CurrentShell = (Get-Process -Id $pid -FileVersionInfo | Select-Object -Property FileName).FileName
    Start-Process $CurrentShell -ArgumentList ("-NoProfile -ExecutionPolicy Bypass -File `"{0}`"" -f $PSCommandPath) -Verb RunAs
    Exit
}

Write-Verbose "======= Remove Apps & Keys =======" -Verbose

# Disable LockScreen
try {
  Write-Verbose "Disabling sliding LockScreen" -Verbose
  Rename-Item -Path "C:\Windows\SystemApps\Microsoft.LockApp_cw5n1h2txyewy" -NewName "!Microsoft.LockApp_cw5n1h2txyewy" -Force -ErrorAction Stop
}
catch {
  Write-Verbose "Could not disable LockScreen. This is probably due to open handles. You can manually rename C:\Windows\SystemApps\Microsoft.LockApp_cw5n1h2txyewy" -Verbose
}

Write-Verbose "Disabling OnScreen Keyboard" -Verbose
# Disable OnScreen Keyboard
# https://www.reddit.com/r/Windows10/comments/8jbho9/windowsinternalcomposableshellexperiencestextinput/
reg add "HKLM\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows NT\CurrentVersion\Image File Execution Options\WindowsInternal.ComposableShell.Experiences.TextInput.InputApp.exe" /v Debugger /d "%SystemRoot%\system32\systray.exe" /f

Function Remove-AppxPackages {

    $Bloatware = @(

        #Unnecessary Windows 10 AppX Apps
        "Microsoft.BingNews"
        "Microsoft.GetHelp"
        "Microsoft.Getstarted"
        "Microsoft.Messaging"
        "Microsoft.Microsoft3DViewer"
        "Microsoft.MicrosoftOfficeHub"
        "Microsoft.MicrosoftSolitaireCollection"
        "Microsoft.NetworkSpeedTest"
        "Microsoft.News"
        "Microsoft.Office.Lens"
        "Microsoft.Office.OneNote"
        "Microsoft.Office.Sway"
        "Microsoft.OneConnect"
        "Microsoft.People"
        "Microsoft.Print3D"
        "Microsoft.RemoteDesktop"
        #"Microsoft.SkypeApp"
        "Microsoft.StorePurchaseApp"
        "Microsoft.Office.Todo.List"
        "Microsoft.Whiteboard"
        "Microsoft.WindowsAlarms"
        #"Microsoft.WindowsCamera"
        "microsoft.windowscommunicationsapps"
        "Microsoft.WindowsFeedbackHub"
        "Microsoft.WindowsMaps"
        "Microsoft.WindowsSoundRecorder"
        "Microsoft.Xbox.TCUI"
        "Microsoft.XboxApp"
        "Microsoft.XboxGameOverlay"
        "Microsoft.XboxIdentityProvider"
        "Microsoft.XboxSpeechToTextOverlay"
        "Microsoft.ZuneMusic"
        "Microsoft.ZuneVideo"

        #Sponsored Windows 10 AppX Apps
        #Add sponsored/featured apps to remove in the "*AppName*" format
        "*EclipseManager*"
        "*ActiproSoftwareLLC*"
        "*AdobeSystemsIncorporated.AdobePhotoshopExpress*"
        "*Duolingo-LearnLanguagesforFree*"
        "*PandoraMediaInc*"
        "*CandyCrush*"
        "*Wunderlist*"
        "*Flipboard*"
        "*Twitter*"
        "*Facebook*"
        "*Spotify*"
        "*Minecraft*"
        "*Royal Revolt*"
        "*Sway*"
        "*Speed Test*"
        "*Dolby*"
             
        #Optional: Typically not removed but you can if you need to for some reason
        "*Microsoft.Advertising.Xaml_10.1712.5.0_x64__8wekyb3d8bbwe*"
        "*Microsoft.Advertising.Xaml_10.1712.5.0_x86__8wekyb3d8bbwe*"
        "*Microsoft.BingWeather*"
        "*Microsoft.MSPaint*"
        #"*Microsoft.MicrosoftStickyNotes*"
        #"*Microsoft.Windows.Photos*"
        #"*Microsoft.WindowsCalculator*"
        #"*Microsoft.WindowsStore*"
    )
    Write-Verbose "Removing Appx packages" -Verbose
    foreach ($Bloat in $Bloatware) {
        Get-AppxPackage -Name $Bloat | Remove-AppxPackage
        Get-AppxProvisionedPackage -Online | Where-Object DisplayName -like $Bloat | Remove-AppxProvisionedPackage -Online
        Write-Verbose "Trying to remove $Bloat." -Verbose
    }
}

Function Remove-RegistryKeys {
        
    #These are the registry keys that it will delete.
            
    $Keys = @(
            
        #Remove Background Tasks
        "HKCR:\Extensions\ContractId\Windows.BackgroundTasks\PackageId\46928bounde.EclipseManager_2.2.4.51_neutral__a5h4egax66k6y"
        "HKCR:\Extensions\ContractId\Windows.BackgroundTasks\PackageId\ActiproSoftwareLLC.562882FEEB491_2.6.18.18_neutral__24pqs290vpjk0"
        "HKCR:\Extensions\ContractId\Windows.BackgroundTasks\PackageId\Microsoft.MicrosoftOfficeHub_17.7909.7600.0_x64__8wekyb3d8bbwe"
        "HKCR:\Extensions\ContractId\Windows.BackgroundTasks\PackageId\Microsoft.PPIProjection_10.0.15063.0_neutral_neutral_cw5n1h2txyewy"
        "HKCR:\Extensions\ContractId\Windows.BackgroundTasks\PackageId\Microsoft.XboxGameCallableUI_1000.15063.0.0_neutral_neutral_cw5n1h2txyewy"
        "HKCR:\Extensions\ContractId\Windows.BackgroundTasks\PackageId\Microsoft.XboxGameCallableUI_1000.16299.15.0_neutral_neutral_cw5n1h2txyewy"

        #Windows File
        "HKCR:\Extensions\ContractId\Windows.File\PackageId\ActiproSoftwareLLC.562882FEEB491_2.6.18.18_neutral__24pqs290vpjk0"

        #Registry keys to delete if they aren't uninstalled by RemoveAppXPackage/RemoveAppXProvisionedPackage
        "HKCR:\Extensions\ContractId\Windows.Launch\PackageId\46928bounde.EclipseManager_2.2.4.51_neutral__a5h4egax66k6y"
        "HKCR:\Extensions\ContractId\Windows.Launch\PackageId\ActiproSoftwareLLC.562882FEEB491_2.6.18.18_neutral__24pqs290vpjk0"
        "HKCR:\Extensions\ContractId\Windows.Launch\PackageId\Microsoft.PPIProjection_10.0.15063.0_neutral_neutral_cw5n1h2txyewy"
        "HKCR:\Extensions\ContractId\Windows.Launch\PackageId\Microsoft.XboxGameCallableUI_1000.15063.0.0_neutral_neutral_cw5n1h2txyewy"
        "HKCR:\Extensions\ContractId\Windows.Launch\PackageId\Microsoft.XboxGameCallableUI_1000.16299.15.0_neutral_neutral_cw5n1h2txyewy"

        #Scheduled Tasks to delete
        "HKCR:\Extensions\ContractId\Windows.PreInstalledConfigTask\PackageId\Microsoft.MicrosoftOfficeHub_17.7909.7600.0_x64__8wekyb3d8bbwe"

        #Windows Protocol Keys
        "HKCR:\Extensions\ContractId\Windows.Protocol\PackageId\ActiproSoftwareLLC.562882FEEB491_2.6.18.18_neutral__24pqs290vpjk0"
        "HKCR:\Extensions\ContractId\Windows.Protocol\PackageId\Microsoft.PPIProjection_10.0.15063.0_neutral_neutral_cw5n1h2txyewy"
        "HKCR:\Extensions\ContractId\Windows.Protocol\PackageId\Microsoft.XboxGameCallableUI_1000.15063.0.0_neutral_neutral_cw5n1h2txyewy"
        "HKCR:\Extensions\ContractId\Windows.Protocol\PackageId\Microsoft.XboxGameCallableUI_1000.16299.15.0_neutral_neutral_cw5n1h2txyewy"

        #Windows Share Target
        "HKCR:\Extensions\ContractId\Windows.ShareTarget\PackageId\ActiproSoftwareLLC.562882FEEB491_2.6.18.18_neutral__24pqs290vpjk0"
    )

    #This writes the output of each key it is removing and also removes the keys listed above.
    Write-Verbose "Removing registry keys" -Verbose
    ForEach ($Key in $Keys) {
        Write-Verbose "Removing $Key from registry" -Verbose
        Remove-Item $Key -Recurse
    }
}

Remove-AppxPackages
Remove-RegistryKeys

Read-Host "Press ENTER to exit"