<# This PowerShell script attempts to replicate the functionality of O&O ShutUp10++'s recommended and somewhat recommended settings. Disclaimer: - This script is provided for informational and educational purposes only. - Modifying system settings can have unintended consequences. Use with caution. - Always create a system restore point or backup before making significant changes. - This script is not a perfect 1:1 replacement for O&O ShutUp10++. - Some settings may require administrator privileges. - Some settings might not be available in all Windows versions. - Double check the settings this script intends to change against your own Windows settings. - Run this script in an elevated PowerShell session (Run as administrator). #> # Recommended Settings (Based on common interpretations of ShutUp10++'s recommendations) # Disable telemetry and data collection Write-Host "Disabling telemetry and data collection..." Set-ItemProperty -Path "HKLM:\SOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\DataCollection" -Name "AllowTelemetry" -Value 0 -Force Set-ItemProperty -Path "HKLM:\SOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\DataCollection" -Name "AllowCommercialDataPipeline" -Value 0 -Force Set-ItemProperty -Path "HKLM:\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Diagnostics\DiagTrack" -Name "ShowedToastAtLevel" -Value 0 -Force Set-ItemProperty -Path "HKLM:\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Diagnostics\DiagTrack" -Name "TelemetryLevel" -Value 0 -Force # Disable advertising ID Write-Host "Disabling advertising ID..." Set-ItemProperty -Path "HKCU:\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\AdvertisingInfo" -Name "Enabled" -Value 0 -Force # Disable location services Write-Host "Disabling location services..." Set-ItemProperty -Path "HKLM:\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Services\lfsvc" -Name "Start" -Value 4 -Force Set-ItemProperty -Path "HKLM:\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Services\SensorService" -Name "Start" -Value 4 -Force # Disable connected user experiences and telemetry Write-Host "Disabling connected user experiences..." Set-ItemProperty -Path "HKCU:\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Privacy\UserDataSync" -Name "SyncState" -Value 0 -Force Set-ItemProperty -Path "HKLM:\SOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\AppCompat" -Name "DisableUAR" -Value 1 -Force # Disable feedback prompts Write-Host "Disabling feedback prompts..." Set-ItemProperty -Path "HKCU:\Software\Microsoft\Siuf\Rules" -Name "PeriodInNanoSeconds" -Value 0 -Force # Disable Cortana Write-Host "Disabling Cortana..." Set-ItemProperty -Path "HKLM:\SOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\Windows Search" -Name "AllowCortana" -Value 0 -Force # Disable automatic updates for Microsoft Store apps Write-Host "Disabling Microsoft Store automatic updates..." Set-ItemProperty -Path "HKLM:\SOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\WindowsStore" -Name "AutoDownload" -Value 2 -Force # Somewhat Recommended Settings (Based on common interpretations of ShutUp10++'s recommendations) # Disable background apps Write-Host "Disabling background apps..." #This is harder to script universally, because it depends on installed apps. #You'd need to loop through installed apps, which is complex. #Instead, consider manually disabling them in Settings -> Privacy -> Background apps. Write-Host "Please manually disable unwanted background apps in Settings -> Privacy -> Background apps." # Disable activity history Write-Host "Disabling activity history..." Set-ItemProperty -Path "HKCU:\Software\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\System" -Name "PublishUserActivities" -Value 0 -Force Set-ItemProperty -Path "HKCU:\Software\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\System" -Name "UploadUserActivities" -Value 0 -Force # Disable handwriting recognition data sharing Write-Host "Disabling handwriting recognition data sharing..." Set-ItemProperty -Path "HKCU:\Software\Microsoft\InputPersonalization" -Name "RestrictImplicitInkCollection" -Value 1 -Force # Disable typing personalization Write-Host "Disabling typing personalization..." Set-ItemProperty -Path "HKCU:\Software\Microsoft\InputPersonalization" -Name "RestrictImplicitTextCollection" -Value 1 -Force # Disable diagnostic data inking and typing Write-Host "Disabling diagnostic data inking and typing..." Set-ItemProperty -Path "HKLM:\SOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\InputPersonalization" -Name "AllowInputPersonalization" -Value 0 -Force # Disable Windows tips Write-Host "Disabling Windows tips..." Set-ItemProperty -Path "HKCU:\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\ContentDeliveryManager" -Name "SystemPaneSuggestions" -Value 0 -Force Set-ItemProperty -Path "HKCU:\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\ContentDeliveryManager" -Name "SoftLandingEnabled" -Value 0 -Force Set-ItemProperty -Path "HKCU:\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\ContentDeliveryManager" -Name "SubscribedContent-338389Enabled" -Value 0 -Force #Disable cloud clipboard Write-Host "Disabling cloud clipboard" Set-ItemProperty -Path "HKCU:\Software\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\System\Clipboard" -Name "AllowCrossDeviceClipboard" -Value 0 -Force Write-Host "Script execution complete. Please restart your computer for changes to take effect."