Wintweak2.ini

; wintweak2.ini - Windows Registry Tweaks Database for FluentTweaker
; Format: each section = one tweak entry
; Keys:
;   Category          = display group
;   Description       = human-readable explanation
;   Path              = HKCU\Software\... | HKLM\System\... | HKCR\... | HKU\... (hive + key in one line)
;   ValueName         = registry value name (use (Default) for default value)
;   ValueType         = DWORD | String | Binary | QWord
;   RecommendedValue  = value to write when applying the tweak
;   DefaultValue      = Windows default, used for reset - use <delete> to delete the key, <deletevalue> to delete only the value
;   DefaultSelected   = true (pre-check this tweak on app start)
;   Restart           = system | explorer (omit if no restart needed)
;   RequiresAdmin     = true (omit if not needed - auto-detected for HKLM, HKCR, and Policies keys)
;   OsVersion         = 10 | 11 (omit = applies to both)
;   Path2..N / ValueName2..N / ValueType2..N / RecommendedValue2..N / DefaultValue2..N
;                     = additional registry entries changed when this tweak is applied

; ============================================================
; ADS
; ============================================================

[Disable File Explorer Ads]
Category=Ads
Description=Disables sync provider notifications (OneDrive ads) in the File Explorer status bar.
Path=HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\Advanced
ValueName=ShowSyncProviderNotifications
ValueType=DWORD
RecommendedValue=0
DefaultValue=1
DefaultSelected=true          ; recommended

[Disable Finish Setup Ads]
Category=Ads
Description=Stops Windows from showing setup prompts and ads after user profile creation.
Path=HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\UserProfileEngagement
ValueName=ScoobeSystemSettingEnabled
ValueType=DWORD
RecommendedValue=0
DefaultValue=1
DefaultSelected=true          ; recommended

[Disable Lock Screen Ads]
Category=Ads
Description=Removes Windows Spotlight ads and overlay from the lock screen.
Path=HKEY_CURRENT_USER\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\ContentDeliveryManager
ValueName=RotatingLockScreenOverlayEnabled
ValueType=DWORD
RecommendedValue=0
DefaultValue=1
DefaultSelected=true          ; recommended
Path2=HKEY_CURRENT_USER\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\ContentDeliveryManager
ValueName2=SubscribedContent-338387Enabled
ValueType2=DWORD
RecommendedValue2=0
DefaultValue2=1

[Disable Personalized Ads]
Category=Ads
Description=Turns off the advertising ID used for personalized ads across apps.
Path=HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\AdvertisingInfo
ValueName=Enabled
ValueType=DWORD
RecommendedValue=0
DefaultValue=1
DefaultSelected=true          ; recommended

[Disable Settings App Ads]
Category=Ads
Description=Removes Microsoft account, Office, and app suggestions from the Settings app.
Path=HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\ContentDeliveryManager
ValueName=SubscribedContent-338393Enabled
ValueType=DWORD
RecommendedValue=0
DefaultValue=1
DefaultSelected=true          ; recommended
Path2=HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\ContentDeliveryManager
ValueName2=SubscribedContent-353694Enabled
ValueType2=DWORD
RecommendedValue2=0
DefaultValue2=1
Path3=HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\ContentDeliveryManager
ValueName3=SubscribedContent-353696Enabled
ValueType3=DWORD
RecommendedValue3=0
DefaultValue3=1

[Disable Start Menu Ads]
Category=Ads
Description=Removes app recommendations and ads from the Start menu (Windows 11).
Path=HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\Advanced
ValueName=Start_IrisRecommendations
ValueType=DWORD
RecommendedValue=0
DefaultValue=1
DefaultSelected=true          ; recommended

[Disable Tailored Experiences]
Category=Ads
Description=Prevents Microsoft from using diagnostic data to show personalized tips, ads, and recommendations.
Path=HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Privacy
ValueName=TailoredExperiencesWithDiagnosticDataEnabled
ValueType=DWORD
RecommendedValue=0
DefaultValue=1
DefaultSelected=true          ; recommended
Path2=HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\CloudContent
ValueName2=DisableTailoredExperiencesWithDiagnosticData
ValueType2=DWORD
RecommendedValue2=1
DefaultValue2=0
Path3=HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\CloudContent
ValueName3=DisableTailoredExperiencesWithDiagnosticData
ValueType3=DWORD
RecommendedValue3=1
DefaultValue3=0

[Disable Tips and Suggestions]
Category=Ads
Description=Turns off Windows tips and suggestions that appear on the lock screen and in notifications.
Path=HKEY_CURRENT_USER\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\ContentDeliveryManager
ValueName=SubscribedContent-338389Enabled
ValueType=DWORD
RecommendedValue=0
DefaultValue=1
DefaultSelected=true          ; recommended

[Disable Welcome Experience Ads]
Category=Ads
Description=Hides the "What's new" and welcome experience after Windows updates.
Path=HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\ContentDeliveryManager
ValueName=SubscribedContent-310093Enabled
ValueType=DWORD
RecommendedValue=0
DefaultValue=1
DefaultSelected=true          ; recommended

; ============================================================
; AI
; ============================================================

[Disable Click To Do]
Category=AI
Description=Disables the Click To Do AI overlay feature (Windows 11 Recall-related feature).
Path=HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\Shell\ClickToDo
ValueName=DisableClickToDo
ValueType=DWORD
RecommendedValue=1
DefaultValue=0
DefaultSelected=true          ; recommended
OsVersion=11

[Disable Copilot on Taskbar]
Category=AI
Description=Removes the Copilot button from the taskbar via policy.
Path=HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\WindowsCopilot
ValueName=TurnOffWindowsCopilot
ValueType=DWORD
RecommendedValue=1
DefaultValue=0
Restart=system

[Disable Recall]
Category=AI
Description=Prevents Windows Recall (AI screenshot indexer) from being enabled on Copilot+ PCs.
Path=HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\WindowsAI
ValueName=AllowRecallEnablement
ValueType=DWORD
RecommendedValue=0
DefaultValue=1
Restart=system
OsVersion=11

[Disable Search Box Suggestions]
Category=AI
Description=Turns off web-based suggestions in the Start menu search box for privacy.
Path=HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\Explorer
ValueName=DisableSearchBoxSuggestions
ValueType=DWORD
RecommendedValue=1
DefaultValue=0
DefaultSelected=true          ; recommended

; ============================================================
; EDGE
; ============================================================

[Disable Edge Browser Sign-in]
Category=Edge
Description=Prevents Microsoft Edge from prompting users to sign in with a Microsoft account.
Path=HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Policies\Microsoft\Edge
ValueName=BrowserSignin
ValueType=DWORD
RecommendedValue=0
DefaultValue=<deletevalue>
DefaultSelected=true          ; recommended

[Disable Edge Default Top Sites]
Category=Edge
Description=Hides default top site shortcuts (e.g. MSN, Office) on the Edge new tab page.
Path=HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Policies\Microsoft\Edge
ValueName=NewTabPageHideDefaultTopSites
ValueType=DWORD
RecommendedValue=1
DefaultValue=<deletevalue>
DefaultSelected=true          ; recommended

[Disable Edge Default Browser Prompt]
Category=Edge
Description=Stops Edge from prompting users to set it as the default browser.
Path=HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Policies\Microsoft\Edge
ValueName=DefaultBrowserSettingEnabled
ValueType=DWORD
RecommendedValue=0
DefaultValue=<deletevalue>
DefaultSelected=true          ; recommended

[Disable Edge Collections]
Category=Edge
Description=Disables the Collections feature in Microsoft Edge.
Path=HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Policies\Microsoft\Edge
ValueName=EdgeCollectionsEnabled
ValueType=DWORD
RecommendedValue=0
DefaultValue=<deletevalue>
DefaultSelected=true          ; recommended

[Disable Edge Shopping Assistant]
Category=Edge
Description=Turns off the price comparison and shopping assistant sidebar in Edge.
Path=HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Policies\Microsoft\Edge
ValueName=EdgeShoppingAssistantEnabled
ValueType=DWORD
RecommendedValue=0
DefaultValue=<deletevalue>
DefaultSelected=true          ; recommended

[Disable Edge First Run Experience]
Category=Edge
Description=Skips the welcome/first-run page that appears after a fresh Edge install or update.
Path=HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Policies\Microsoft\Edge
ValueName=HideFirstRunExperience
ValueType=DWORD
RecommendedValue=1
DefaultValue=<deletevalue>
DefaultSelected=true          ; recommended

[Disable Edge Gamer Mode]
Category=Edge
Description=Disables the Gamer Mode feature in Microsoft Edge.
Path=HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Policies\Microsoft\Edge
ValueName=GamerModeEnabled
ValueType=DWORD
RecommendedValue=0
DefaultValue=<deletevalue>
DefaultSelected=true          ; recommended

[Disable Edge Hubs Sidebar]
Category=Edge
Description=Removes the Hubs sidebar (Discover, Tools, etc.) from Microsoft Edge.
Path=HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Policies\Microsoft\Edge
ValueName=HubsSidebarEnabled
ValueType=DWORD
RecommendedValue=0
DefaultValue=<deletevalue>
DefaultSelected=true          ; recommended

[Disable Edge Import on Launch]
Category=Edge
Description=Prevents Edge from showing the import data dialog on each launch.
Path=HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Policies\Microsoft\Edge
ValueName=ImportOnEachLaunch
ValueType=DWORD
RecommendedValue=0
DefaultValue=<deletevalue>
DefaultSelected=true          ; recommended

[Disable Edge Startup Boost]
Category=Edge
Description=Turns off Edge Startup Boost which keeps Edge running in the background after closing.
Path=HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Policies\Microsoft\Edge
ValueName=StartupBoostEnabled
ValueType=DWORD
RecommendedValue=0
DefaultValue=<deletevalue>
DefaultSelected=true          ; recommended

[Disable Edge New Tab Quick Links]
Category=Edge
Description=Hides quick link shortcuts on the Edge new tab page.
Path=HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Policies\Microsoft\Edge
ValueName=NewTabPageQuickLinksEnabled
ValueType=DWORD
RecommendedValue=0
DefaultValue=<deletevalue>
DefaultSelected=true          ; recommended

[Disable Edge User Feedback]
Category=Edge
Description=Prevents users from submitting feedback to Microsoft from Edge.
Path=HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Policies\Microsoft\Edge
ValueName=UserFeedbackAllowed
ValueType=DWORD
RecommendedValue=0
DefaultValue=<deletevalue>
DefaultSelected=true          ; recommended

; ============================================================
; GAMING
; ============================================================

[Disable Game DVR]
Category=Gaming
Description=Disables Xbox Game DVR background recording which can reduce gaming performance and CPU usage.
Path=HKEY_CURRENT_USER\System\GameConfigStore
ValueName=GameDVR_Enabled
ValueType=DWORD
RecommendedValue=0
DefaultValue=1
DefaultSelected=true          ; recommended
Path2=HKEY_CURRENT_USER\System\GameConfigStore
ValueName2=GameDVR_FSEBehaviorMode
ValueType2=DWORD
RecommendedValue2=2
DefaultValue2=0
Path3=HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\PolicyManager\default\ApplicationManagement\AllowGameDVR
ValueName3=value
ValueType3=DWORD
RecommendedValue3=0
DefaultValue3=1

[Disable Power Throttling]
Category=Gaming
Description=Disables Power Throttling so the CPU runs at full speed for all processes, improving performance.
Path=HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Control\Power\PowerThrottling
ValueName=PowerThrottlingOff
ValueType=DWORD
RecommendedValue=1
DefaultValue=0

[Optimize Visual Effects for Performance]
Category=Gaming
Description=Sets Windows visual effects to "Adjust for best performance" mode, reducing animations.
Path=HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\VisualEffects
ValueName=VisualFXSetting
ValueType=DWORD
RecommendedValue=2
DefaultValue=0

; ============================================================
; PRIVACY
; ============================================================

[Disable Activity History]
Category=Privacy
Description=Stops Windows from recording activities (apps opened, files used) for the Timeline feature.
Path=HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\System
ValueName=PublishUserActivities
ValueType=DWORD
RecommendedValue=0
DefaultValue=1
DefaultSelected=true          ; recommended

[Disable App Launch Tracking]
Category=Privacy
Description=Prevents Windows from tracking which apps you launch for personalized Start menu suggestions.
Path=HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\Advanced
ValueName=Start_TrackProgs
ValueType=DWORD
RecommendedValue=0
DefaultValue=1
DefaultSelected=true          ; recommended

[Reduce Diagnostic Data]
Category=Privacy
Description=Limits Windows diagnostic and telemetry data sent to Microsoft to the minimum allowed level.
Path=HKEY_CURRENT_USER\SOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\DataCollection
ValueName=AllowTelemetry
ValueType=DWORD
RecommendedValue=1
DefaultValue=3
DefaultSelected=true          ; recommended
Path2=HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\DataCollection
ValueName2=AllowTelemetry
ValueType2=DWORD
RecommendedValue2=1
DefaultValue2=3
Path3=HKEY_CURRENT_USER\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Policies\DataCollection
ValueName3=AllowTelemetry
ValueType3=DWORD
RecommendedValue3=1
DefaultValue3=3
Path4=HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Policies\DataCollection
ValueName4=AllowTelemetry
ValueType4=DWORD
RecommendedValue4=1
DefaultValue4=3

[Disable Location Tracking]
Category=Privacy
Description=Disables the Windows location service for all apps on the device.
Path=HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\LocationAndSensors
ValueName=LocationEnabled
ValueType=DWORD
RecommendedValue=0
DefaultValue=1
DefaultSelected=true          ; recommended

[Disable Lock Screen Slideshow]
Category=Privacy
Description=Disables the lock screen slideshow that can use personal photos.
Path=HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\ContentDeliveryManager
ValueName=SlideshowEnabled
ValueType=DWORD
RecommendedValue=0
DefaultValue=1
DefaultSelected=true          ; recommended

[Disable Narrator Online Services]
Category=Privacy
Description=Prevents Windows Narrator from sending data to Microsoft online services.
Path=HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Narrator\NoRoam
ValueName=OnlineServicesEnabled
ValueType=DWORD
RecommendedValue=0
DefaultValue=1
DefaultSelected=true          ; recommended

[Disable Online Speech Recognition]
Category=Privacy
Description=Turns off cloud-based speech recognition and input personalization.
Path=HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Speech_OneCore\Settings\OnlineSpeechPrivacy
ValueName=HasAccepted
ValueType=DWORD
RecommendedValue=0
DefaultValue=1
DefaultSelected=true          ; recommended
Path2=HKEY_CURRENT_USER\SOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\InputPersonalization
ValueName2=AllowInputPersonalization
ValueType2=DWORD
RecommendedValue2=0
DefaultValue2=1
Path3=HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\InputPersonalization
ValueName3=AllowInputPersonalization
ValueType3=DWORD
RecommendedValue3=0
DefaultValue3=1

[Disable Silent App Installation]
Category=Privacy
Description=Stops Windows from silently installing suggested apps in the background.
Path=HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\ContentDeliveryManager
ValueName=SilentInstalledAppsEnabled
ValueType=DWORD
RecommendedValue=0
DefaultValue=1
DefaultSelected=true          ; recommended

[Disable Windows Spotlight Lock Screen]
Category=Privacy
Description=Turns off Windows Spotlight which shows Microsoft-curated images and tips on the lock screen.
Path=HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\ContentDeliveryManager
ValueName=RotatingLockScreenEnabled
ValueType=DWORD
RecommendedValue=0
DefaultValue=1
DefaultSelected=true          ; recommended

; ============================================================
; SYSTEM
; ============================================================

[Show BSOD Details]
Category=System
Description=Displays technical details (stop code, parameters) on Blue Screen of Death instead of the smiley face.
Path=HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\System\CurrentControlSet\Control\CrashControl
ValueName=DisplayParameters
ValueType=DWORD
RecommendedValue=1
DefaultValue=0
DefaultSelected=true          ; recommended
Path2=HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\System\CurrentControlSet\Control\CrashControl
ValueName2=DisableEmoticon
ValueType2=DWORD
RecommendedValue2=1
DefaultValue2=0

[Disable Hibernation]
Category=System
Description=Disables Windows hibernation to free up disk space (saves a file equal to your RAM size).
Path=HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Control\Power
ValueName=HibernateEnabled
ValueType=DWORD
RecommendedValue=0
DefaultValue=1
Path2=HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\FlyoutMenuSettings
ValueName2=ShowHibernateOption
ValueType2=DWORD
RecommendedValue2=0
DefaultValue2=1
Restart=system

[Reduce Menu Show Delay]
Category=System
Description=Sets the submenu hover delay to 10ms. Windows default is 400ms. If your current value is already below 10ms, applying this will increase it.
Path=HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Control Panel\Desktop
ValueName=MenuShowDelay
ValueType=String
RecommendedValue=10
DefaultValue=400
DefaultSelected=true          ; recommended

[Disable Network Throttling]
Category=System
Description=Removes the Windows multimedia networking throttle that can limit network throughput for background tasks.
Path=HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows NT\CurrentVersion\Multimedia\SystemProfile
ValueName=NetworkThrottlingIndex
ValueType=DWORD
RecommendedValue=4294967295
DefaultValue=10
DefaultSelected=true          ; recommended

[Speed Up Shutdown]
Category=System
Description=Reduces the time Windows waits for services to stop on shutdown from 5000ms to 1000ms.
Path=HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Control
ValueName=WaitToKillServiceTimeout
ValueType=String
RecommendedValue=1000
DefaultValue=5000
DefaultSelected=true          ; recommended

[Optimize Multimedia CPU Priority]
Category=System
Description=Reserves 10% of CPU time for background tasks instead of the Windows default of 20%, giving more headroom to games and multimedia. If your current value is already below 10, applying this will reduce priority.
Path=HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows NT\CurrentVersion\Multimedia\SystemProfile
ValueName=SystemResponsiveness
ValueType=DWORD
RecommendedValue=10
DefaultValue=20
DefaultSelected=true          ; recommended

[Show Verbose Status Messages]
Category=System
Description=Shows detailed startup and shutdown status messages instead of the generic "Please wait..." screen.
Path=HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Policies\System
ValueName=VerboseStatus
ValueType=DWORD
RecommendedValue=1
DefaultValue=0
Restart=system

; ============================================================
; TASKBAR
; ============================================================

[Always Show All Tray Icons]
Category=Taskbar
Description=Shows all notification area icons instead of hiding them behind the ^ arrow. (Windows 10 only)
Path=HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer
ValueName=EnableAutoTray
ValueType=DWORD
RecommendedValue=0
DefaultValue=1
DefaultSelected=true          ; recommended
OsVersion=10

[Disable News and Interests]
Category=Taskbar
Description=Removes the weather/news widget from the Windows 10 taskbar. (Windows 10 only)
Path=HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\Windows Feeds
ValueName=EnableFeeds
ValueType=DWORD
RecommendedValue=0
DefaultValue=1
DefaultSelected=true          ; recommended
Path2=HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\Windows Feeds
ValueName2=EnableFeeds
ValueType2=DWORD
RecommendedValue2=0
DefaultValue2=1
OsVersion=10

[Disable Widgets]
Category=Taskbar
Description=Removes the Widgets button from the Windows 11 taskbar. (Windows 11 only)
Path=HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Policies\Microsoft\Dsh
ValueName=AllowNewsAndInterests
ValueType=DWORD
RecommendedValue=0
DefaultValue=1
DefaultSelected=true          ; recommended
Path2=HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Policies\Microsoft\Dsh
ValueName2=AllowNewsAndInterests
ValueType2=DWORD
RecommendedValue2=0
DefaultValue2=1
OsVersion=11

[Remove Meet Now Button]
Category=Taskbar
Description=Hides the Meet Now (video call) button from the system tray. (Windows 10 only)
Path=HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\Explorer
ValueName=HideSCAMeetNow
ValueType=DWORD
RecommendedValue=1
DefaultValue=0
DefaultSelected=true          ; recommended
OsVersion=10

[Hide Search Box]
Category=Taskbar
Description=Collapses the taskbar search box to just an icon or hides it completely. 0=Hidden, 1=Icon, 2=Box.
Path=HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Search
ValueName=SearchboxTaskbarMode
ValueType=DWORD
RecommendedValue=0
DefaultValue=2
DefaultSelected=true          ; recommended

[Hide Task View Button]
Category=Taskbar
Description=Removes the Task View button from the taskbar.
Path=HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\Advanced
ValueName=ShowTaskViewButton
ValueType=DWORD
RecommendedValue=0
DefaultValue=1
DefaultSelected=true          ; recommended

[Left-align Taskbar]
Category=Taskbar
Description=Moves the taskbar icons back to the left side (Windows 11 centers them by default). (Windows 11 only)
Path=HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\Advanced
ValueName=TaskbarAl
ValueType=DWORD
RecommendedValue=0
DefaultValue=1
DefaultSelected=true          ; recommended
OsVersion=11

[Enable End Task on Taskbar]
Category=Taskbar
Description=Adds an "End Task" option to the taskbar right-click menu for quick process termination. (Windows 11 only)
Path=HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\Advanced\TaskbarDeveloperSettings
ValueName=TaskbarEndTask
ValueType=DWORD
RecommendedValue=1
DefaultValue=0
DefaultSelected=true          ; recommended
OsVersion=11

[Use Small Taskbar Icons]
Category=Taskbar
Description=Reduces taskbar icon size for a more compact taskbar. (Windows 10 only)
Path=HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\Advanced
ValueName=TaskbarSmallIcons
ValueType=DWORD
RecommendedValue=1
DefaultValue=0
DefaultSelected=true          ; recommended
OsVersion=10

; ============================================================
; APPEARANCE
; ============================================================

[Disable Bing Search in Start Menu]
Category=Appearance
Description=Stops the Start menu from sending typed search queries to Bing/the web.
Path=HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Search
ValueName=BingSearchEnabled
ValueType=DWORD
RecommendedValue=0
DefaultValue=1
DefaultSelected=true          ; recommended

[Enable Dark Theme]
Category=Appearance
Description=Enables the dark theme for both apps and the Windows system UI.
Path=HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Themes\Personalize
ValueName=AppsUseLightTheme
ValueType=DWORD
RecommendedValue=0
DefaultValue=1
Path2=HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Themes\Personalize
ValueName2=SystemUsesLightTheme
ValueType2=DWORD
RecommendedValue2=0
DefaultValue2=1
Restart=explorer

[Enable Classic Context Menus]
Category=Appearance
Description=Restores the full Windows 10-style right-click context menu in Windows 11. (Windows 11 only)
Path=HKEY_CURRENT_USER\SOFTWARE\CLASSES\CLSID\{86ca1aa0-34aa-4e8b-a509-50c905bae2a2}\InprocServer32
ValueName=(Default)
ValueType=String
RecommendedValue=
DefaultValue=<delete>
Restart=explorer
OsVersion=11

[Disable Lock Screen]
Category=Appearance
Description=Skips the lock screen and goes directly to the sign-in screen on wake.
Path=HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\Personalization
ValueName=NoLockScreen
ValueType=DWORD
RecommendedValue=1
DefaultValue=0

[Show Most Used Apps in Start Menu]
Category=Appearance
Description=Controls the Most Used Apps list in the Start menu. 0=Hide, 1=Show, 2=Always show.
Path=HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\Explorer
ValueName=ShowOrHideMostUsedApps
ValueType=DWORD
RecommendedValue=2
DefaultValue=0

[Disable Snap Assist Flyout]
Category=Appearance
Description=Disables the snap layout flyout that appears when hovering over the maximize button.
Path=HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\Advanced
ValueName=EnableSnapAssistFlyout
ValueType=DWORD
RecommendedValue=0
DefaultValue=1
DefaultSelected=true          ; recommended

[Set Start Menu to More Pins Layout]
Category=Appearance
Description=Sets the Windows 11 Start menu to show more pinned apps and fewer recommendations.
Path=HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\Advanced
ValueName=Start_Layout
ValueType=DWORD
RecommendedValue=1
DefaultValue=0
DefaultSelected=true          ; recommended
OsVersion=11

[Disable Transparency Effects]
Category=Appearance
Description=Turns off transparency and blur effects in the taskbar and windows.
Path=HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Themes\Personalize
ValueName=EnableTransparency
ValueType=DWORD
RecommendedValue=0
DefaultValue=1