Fix missing dism metadata (#4516)

* Fix product key invalid and missing metadata on some isos

* Fix Gabi's broken light mode pr

.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE/bug_report.yaml

@@ -9,6 +9,15 @@ body:
         - Remember, we only support Windows 11. If you encounter problems on Windows 10, please consider upgrading to Windows 11.
         - For general questions, join our Community-driven [Discord Server](https://discord.gg/RUbZUZyByQ).
 
+  - type: checkboxes
+    id: read_issues
+    attributes:
+      label: "I have read the known issues"
+      description: "You [better do](https://winutil.christitus.com/knownissues/), cause your issue can be already there"
+      options:
+        - label: Yes, I did
+          required: true
+
   - type: dropdown
     id: affected_part
     attributes:

.github/workflows/issue-slash-commands.yaml

@@ -15,101 +15,63 @@ jobs:
       contents: read
 
     steps:
-      - run: echo "command=false" >> $GITHUB_ENV
+      - name: Process slash command
+        uses: actions/github-script@v9
+        with:
+          script: |
+            const allowedUsers = ["ChrisTitusTech", "og-mrk", "Marterich", "MyDrift-user", "Real-MullaC", "CodingWonders", "GabiNun2", "FluffyPunk"];
+            const commenter = context.payload.comment.user.login;
 
-      - name: Check for /label command
-        id: check_label_command
-        run: |
-          if [[ "${{ contains(github.event.comment.body, '/label') }}" == "true" ]]; then
-            echo "command=true" >> $GITHUB_ENV
-            LABEL_NAME=$(echo "${{ github.event.comment.body }}" | awk -F"/label" '/\/label/ { match($2, /'\''([^'\'']*)'\''/, arr); if (arr[1] != "") print arr[1] }')
-            echo "label_command=true" >> $GITHUB_ENV
-            echo "label_name=${LABEL_NAME}" >> $GITHUB_ENV
-          else
-            echo "label_command=false" >> $GITHUB_ENV
-          fi
+            // Authorization check first — before any parsing of comment content
+            if (!allowedUsers.includes(commenter)) {
+              console.log(`User ${commenter} is not in the allowlist. Skipping.`);
+              return;
+            }
 
-      - name: Check for /unlabel command
-        id: check_unlabel_command
-        run: |
-          if [[ "${{ contains(github.event.comment.body, '/unlabel') }}" == "true" ]]; then
-            echo "command=true" >> $GITHUB_ENV
-            UNLABEL_NAME=$(echo "${{ github.event.comment.body }}" | awk -F"/unlabel" '/\/unlabel/ { match($2, /'\''([^'\'']*)'\''/, arr); if (arr[1] != "") print arr[1] }')
-            echo "unlabel_command=true" >> $GITHUB_ENV
-            echo "unlabel_name=${UNLABEL_NAME}" >> $GITHUB_ENV
-          else
-            echo "unlabel_command=false" >> $GITHUB_ENV
-          fi
+            // Read comment body as data, never interpolated into shell
+            const body = context.payload.comment.body;
+            const issueNumber = context.issue.number;
+            const owner = context.repo.owner;
+            const repo = context.repo.repo;
 
-      - name: Check for /close command
-        id: check_close_command
-        run: |
-          if [[ "${{ contains(github.event.comment.body, '/close') }}" == "true" ]]; then
-            echo "command=true" >> $GITHUB_ENV
-            echo "close_command=true" >> $GITHUB_ENV
-            echo "reopen_command=false" >> $GITHUB_ENV
-          else
-            echo "close_command=false" >> $GITHUB_ENV
-          fi
+            // /label 'name'  or  /label name
+            const labelMatch = body.match(/\/label\s+'([^']+)'|\/label\s+(\S+?)(?:\s|$)/);
+            if (labelMatch) {
+              const labelName = (labelMatch[1] || labelMatch[2]).trim();
+              console.log(`Adding label: ${labelName}`);
+              await github.rest.issues.addLabels({
+                owner, repo, issue_number: issueNumber,
+                labels: [labelName],
+              });
+            }
 
-      - name: Check for /open or /reopen command
-        id: check_reopen_command
-        run: |
-          if [[ "${{ contains(github.event.comment.body, '/open') }}" == "true" ]] || [[ "${{ contains(github.event.comment.body, '/reopen') }}" == "true" ]]; then
-            echo "command=true" >> $GITHUB_ENV
-            echo "reopen_command=true" >> $GITHUB_ENV
-            echo "close_command=false" >> $GITHUB_ENV
-          else
-            echo "reopen_command=false" >> $GITHUB_ENV
-          fi
+            // /unlabel 'name'  or  /unlabel name
+            const unlabelMatch = body.match(/\/unlabel\s+'([^']+)'|\/unlabel\s+(\S+?)(?:\s|$)/);
+            if (unlabelMatch) {
+              const labelName = (unlabelMatch[1] || unlabelMatch[2]).trim();
+              console.log(`Removing label: ${labelName}`);
+              await github.rest.issues.removeLabel({
+                owner, repo, issue_number: issueNumber,
+                name: labelName,
+              });
+            }
 
-      - name: Check if the user is allowed
-        id: check_user
-        if: env.command == 'true'
-        run: |
-          ALLOWED_USERS=("ChrisTitusTech" "og-mrk" "Marterich" "MyDrift-user" "Real-MullaC" "CodingWonders" "GabiNun")
-          if [[ " ${ALLOWED_USERS[@]} " =~ " ${{ github.event.comment.user.login }} " ]]; then
-            echo "user=true" >> $GITHUB_ENV
-          else
-            exit 0
-          fi
+            // /close  (optionally with 'not planned')
+            if (body.includes('/close')) {
+              const stateReason = body.includes('not planned') ? 'not_planned' : 'completed';
+              console.log(`Closing issue (reason: ${stateReason})`);
+              await github.rest.issues.update({
+                owner, repo, issue_number: issueNumber,
+                state: 'closed',
+                state_reason: stateReason,
+              });
+            }
 
-      - name: Close issue
-        if: env.close_command == 'true'
-        env:
-          GITHUB_TOKEN: ${{ secrets.GITHUB_TOKEN }}
-          ISSUE_NUMBER: ${{ github.event.issue.number }}
-        run: |
-          echo Closing the issue...
-          if [[ "${{ contains(github.event.comment.body, 'not planned') }}" == "true" ]]; then
-            gh issue close $ISSUE_NUMBER --repo ${{ github.repository }} --reason 'not planned'
-          else
-            gh issue close $ISSUE_NUMBER --repo ${{ github.repository }}
-          fi
-
-      - name: Reopen issue
-        if: env.reopen_command == 'true'
-        env:
-          GITHUB_TOKEN: ${{ secrets.GITHUB_TOKEN }}
-          ISSUE_NUMBER: ${{ github.event.issue.number }}
-        run: |
-          echo Reopening the issue...
-          gh issue reopen $ISSUE_NUMBER --repo ${{ github.repository }}
-
-      - name: Label issue
-        if: env.label_command == 'true'
-        env:
-          GITHUB_TOKEN: ${{ secrets.GITHUB_TOKEN }}
-          ISSUE_NUMBER: ${{ github.event.issue.number }}
-        run: |
-          echo Labeling the issue...
-          gh issue edit $ISSUE_NUMBER --repo ${{ github.repository }} --add-label "${{ env.label_name }}"
-
-      - name: Remove labels
-        if: env.unlabel_command == 'true'
-        env:
-          GITHUB_TOKEN: ${{ secrets.GITHUB_TOKEN }}
-          ISSUE_NUMBER: ${{ github.event.issue.number }}
-        run: |
-          echo Unlabeling the issue...
-          gh issue edit $ISSUE_NUMBER --repo ${{ github.repository }} --remove-label "${{ env.unlabel_name }}"
+            // /open  or  /reopen
+            if (body.includes('/open') || body.includes('/reopen')) {
+              console.log('Reopening issue');
+              await github.rest.issues.update({
+                owner, repo, issue_number: issueNumber,
+                state: 'open',
+              });
+            }

.github/workflows/pre-release.yaml

@@ -46,7 +46,7 @@ jobs:
             config/feature.json
           labels: |
             automated
-            documentation
+            skip-changelog
 
       - name: Check outputs
         shell: bash

.gitignore

@@ -11,9 +11,6 @@
 
 winutil.pdb
 
-### Preprocessor Hashes ###
-.preprocessor_hashes.json
-
 ### Windows ###
 
 # Folder config file
@@ -54,8 +51,6 @@ winutil.ps1
 
 binary/
 
-.preprocessor_hashes.json
-
 # Hugo Files
 docs/public/
 docs/.hugo_build.lock

Compile.ps1

@@ -1,144 +1,50 @@
 param (
-    [switch]$Run,
-    [string]$Arguments
+    [switch]$Run
 )
 
-if ((Get-Item ".\winutil.ps1" -ErrorAction SilentlyContinue).IsReadOnly) {
-    Remove-Item ".\winutil.ps1" -Force
-}
-
-$OFS = "`r`n"
-$scriptname = "winutil.ps1"
-$workingdir = $PSScriptRoot
+$OFS = "`r`n" # Makes it so we dont need to add -Raw to every Get-Content command
 
 # Variable to sync between runspaces
 $sync = [Hashtable]::Synchronized(@{})
 $sync.configs = @{}
 
-function Update-Progress {
-    param (
-        [Parameter(Mandatory, position=0)]
-        [string]$StatusMessage,
+# Create the script in memory.
+$script = [System.Collections.Generic.List[string]]::new()
 
-        [Parameter(Mandatory, position=1)]
-        [ValidateRange(0,100)]
-        [int]$Percent,
-
-        [Parameter(position=2)]
-        [string]$Activity = "Compiling"
-    )
-
-    Write-Progress -Activity $Activity -Status $StatusMessage -PercentComplete $Percent
-}
-
-Update-Progress "Pre-req: Running Preprocessor..." 0
-
-# Dot source the 'Invoke-Preprocessing' Function from 'tools/Invoke-Preprocessing.ps1' Script
-$preprocessingFilePath = ".\tools\Invoke-Preprocessing.ps1"
-. $preprocessingFilePath
-
-$excludedFiles = @()
-
-# Add directories only if they exist
-if (Test-Path '.\.git\') { $excludedFiles += '.\.git\' }
-if (Test-Path '.\binary\') { $excludedFiles += '.\binary\' }
-
-# Add files that should always be excluded
-$excludedFiles += @(
-    '.\.gitignore',
-    '.\.gitattributes',
-    '.\.github\CODEOWNERS',
-    '.\LICENSE',
-    "$preprocessingFilePath",
-    '*.png',
-    '.\.preprocessor_hashes.json'
+$script.Add(
+    ((Get-Content -Path scripts\start.ps1) -replace '#{replaceme}', (Get-Date -Format 'yy.MM.dd'))
 )
 
-$msg = "Pre-req: Code Formatting"
-Invoke-Preprocessing -WorkingDir "$workingdir" -ExcludedFiles $excludedFiles -ProgressStatusMessage $msg
+$script.Add((Get-ChildItem -Path functions -Recurse -File | Get-Content))
 
-# Create the script in memory.
-Update-Progress "Pre-req: Allocating Memory" 0
-$script_content = [System.Collections.Generic.List[string]]::new()
+Get-ChildItem config | ForEach-Object {
+    $obj = Get-Content -Path $_.FullName | ConvertFrom-Json
 
-Update-Progress "Adding: Version" 10
-$script_content.Add($(Get-Content "scripts\start.ps1").replace('#{replaceme}',"$(Get-Date -Format yy.MM.dd)"))
-
-Update-Progress "Adding: Functions" 20
-Get-ChildItem "functions" -Recurse -File | ForEach-Object {
-    $script_content.Add($(Get-Content $psitem.FullName))
-    }
-Update-Progress "Adding: Config *.json" 40
-Get-ChildItem "config" | Where-Object {$psitem.extension -eq ".json"} | ForEach-Object {
-    $json = (Get-Content $psitem.FullName -Raw)
-    $jsonAsObject = $json | ConvertFrom-Json
-
-    # Add 'WPFInstall' as a prefix to every entry-name in 'applications.json' file
-    if ($psitem.Name -eq "applications.json") {
-        foreach ($appEntryName in $jsonAsObject.PSObject.Properties.Name) {
-            $appEntryContent = $jsonAsObject.$appEntryName
-            $jsonAsObject.PSObject.Properties.Remove($appEntryName)
-            $jsonAsObject | Add-Member -MemberType NoteProperty -Name "WPFInstall$appEntryName" -Value $appEntryContent
+    if ($_.Name -eq "applications.json") {
+        $fixed = [ordered]@{}
+        foreach ($p in $obj.PSObject.Properties) {
+            $fixed["WPFInstall$($p.Name)"] = $p.Value
         }
+        $obj = [pscustomobject]$fixed
     }
 
-    # Line 90 requires no whitespace inside the here-strings, to keep formatting of the JSON in the final script.
-    $json = @"
-$($jsonAsObject | ConvertTo-Json -Depth 3)
-"@
+    $json = $obj | ConvertTo-Json -Depth 10
 
-    $sync.configs.$($psitem.BaseName) = $json | ConvertFrom-Json
-    $script_content.Add($(Write-Output "`$sync.configs.$($psitem.BaseName) = @'`r`n$json`r`n'@ `| ConvertFrom-Json" ))
+    $sync.configs[$_.BaseName] = $obj
+    $script.Add("`$sync.configs.$($_.BaseName) = @'`r`n$json`r`n'@ | ConvertFrom-Json")
 }
 
 # Read the entire XAML file as a single string, preserving line breaks
-$xaml = Get-Content "$workingdir\xaml\inputXML.xaml" -Raw
+$xaml = Get-Content -Path xaml\inputXML.xaml
+$script.Add('$inputXML = @''' + "`n" + $xaml + "`n" + '''@')
 
-Update-Progress "Adding: Xaml " 90
+$autounattendXml = Get-Content -Path tools\autounattend.xml
+$script.Add("`$WinUtilAutounattendXml = @'`r`n$autounattendXml`r`n'@")
 
-# Add the XAML content to $script_content using a here-string
-$script_content.Add(@"
-`$inputXML = @'
-$xaml
-'@
-"@)
+$script.Add((Get-Content -Path scripts\main.ps1))
 
-Update-Progress "Adding: autounattend.xml" 95
-$autounattendRaw = Get-Content "$workingdir\tools\autounattend.xml" -Raw
-# Strip XML comments (<!-- ... -->, including multi-line)
-$autounattendRaw = [regex]::Replace($autounattendRaw, '<!--.*?-->', '', [System.Text.RegularExpressions.RegexOptions]::Singleline)
-# Drop blank lines and trim trailing whitespace per line
-$autounattendXml = ($autounattendRaw -split "`r?`n" |
-    Where-Object { $_.Trim() -ne '' } |
-    ForEach-Object { $_.TrimEnd() }) -join "`r`n"
-$script_content.Add(@"
-`$WinUtilAutounattendXml = @'
-$autounattendXml
-'@
-"@)
+Set-Content -Path winutil.ps1 -Value $script
 
-$script_content.Add($(Get-Content "scripts\main.ps1"))
-
-Update-Progress "Removing temporary files" 99
-Remove-Item "xaml\inputApp.xaml" -ErrorAction SilentlyContinue
-Remove-Item "xaml\inputTweaks.xaml" -ErrorAction SilentlyContinue
-Remove-Item "xaml\inputFeatures.xaml" -ErrorAction SilentlyContinue
-
-Set-Content -Path "$scriptname" -Value ($script_content -join "`r`n") -Encoding ascii
-Write-Progress -Activity "Compiling" -Completed
-
-Update-Progress -Activity "Validating" -StatusMessage "Checking winutil.ps1 Syntax" -Percent 0
-try {
-    Get-Command -Syntax .\winutil.ps1 | Out-Null
-} catch {
-    Write-Warning "Syntax Validation for 'winutil.ps1' has failed"
-    Write-Host "$($Error[0])" -ForegroundColor Red
-    exit 1
-}
-Write-Progress -Activity "Validating" -Completed
-
-if ($run) {
-    Set-ExecutionPolicy -Scope Process -ExecutionPolicy Bypass
-    .\Winutil.ps1 $Arguments
-    break
+if ($Run) {
+    .\Winutil.ps1
 }

README.md

@@ -76,7 +76,7 @@ You'll see a new file named `winutil.ps1`, which was created by `Compile.ps1` sc
 
 These are the sponsors that help keep this project alive with monthly contributions.
 
-<!-- sponsors --><a href="https://github.com/dwelfusius"><img src="https:&#x2F;&#x2F;github.com&#x2F;dwelfusius.png" width="60px" alt="User avatar: " /></a><a href="https://github.com/mews-se"><img src="https:&#x2F;&#x2F;github.com&#x2F;mews-se.png" width="60px" alt="User avatar: Martin Stockzell" /></a><a href="https://github.com/jdiegmueller"><img src="https:&#x2F;&#x2F;github.com&#x2F;jdiegmueller.png" width="60px" alt="User avatar: Jason A. Diegmueller" /></a><a href="https://github.com/robertsandrock"><img src="https:&#x2F;&#x2F;github.com&#x2F;robertsandrock.png" width="60px" alt="User avatar: RMS" /></a><a href="https://github.com/paulsheets"><img src="https:&#x2F;&#x2F;github.com&#x2F;paulsheets.png" width="60px" alt="User avatar: Paul" /></a><a href="https://github.com/djones369"><img src="https:&#x2F;&#x2F;github.com&#x2F;djones369.png" width="60px" alt="User avatar: Dave J  (WhamGeek)" /></a><a href="https://github.com/anthonymendez"><img src="https:&#x2F;&#x2F;github.com&#x2F;anthonymendez.png" width="60px" alt="User avatar: Anthony Mendez" /></a><a href="https://github.com/FatBastard0"><img src="https:&#x2F;&#x2F;github.com&#x2F;FatBastard0.png" width="60px" alt="User avatar: " /></a><a href="https://github.com/DursleyGuy"><img src="https:&#x2F;&#x2F;github.com&#x2F;DursleyGuy.png" width="60px" alt="User avatar: DursleyGuy" /></a><a href="https://github.com/DwayneTheRockLobster1"><img src="https:&#x2F;&#x2F;github.com&#x2F;DwayneTheRockLobster1.png" width="60px" alt="User avatar: " /></a><a href="https://github.com/KieraKujisawa"><img src="https:&#x2F;&#x2F;github.com&#x2F;KieraKujisawa.png" width="60px" alt="User avatar: Kiera Meredith" /></a><a href="https://github.com/andrewpayne68"><img src="https:&#x2F;&#x2F;github.com&#x2F;andrewpayne68.png" width="60px" alt="User avatar: Andrew P" /></a><a href="https://github.com/Di3Z1E"><img src="https:&#x2F;&#x2F;github.com&#x2F;Di3Z1E.png" width="60px" alt="User avatar: Di3Z1E" /></a><a href="https://github.com/AbdulVakeel"><img src="https:&#x2F;&#x2F;github.com&#x2F;AbdulVakeel.png" width="60px" alt="User avatar: Abdul Vakeel Software Engineer" /></a><!-- sponsors -->
+<!-- sponsors --><a href="https://github.com/dwelfusius"><img src="https:&#x2F;&#x2F;github.com&#x2F;dwelfusius.png" width="60px" alt="User avatar: " /></a><a href="https://github.com/mews-se"><img src="https:&#x2F;&#x2F;github.com&#x2F;mews-se.png" width="60px" alt="User avatar: Martin Stockzell" /></a><a href="https://github.com/jdiegmueller"><img src="https:&#x2F;&#x2F;github.com&#x2F;jdiegmueller.png" width="60px" alt="User avatar: Jason A. Diegmueller" /></a><a href="https://github.com/robertsandrock"><img src="https:&#x2F;&#x2F;github.com&#x2F;robertsandrock.png" width="60px" alt="User avatar: RMS" /></a><a href="https://github.com/paulsheets"><img src="https:&#x2F;&#x2F;github.com&#x2F;paulsheets.png" width="60px" alt="User avatar: Paul" /></a><a href="https://github.com/djones369"><img src="https:&#x2F;&#x2F;github.com&#x2F;djones369.png" width="60px" alt="User avatar: Dave J  (WhamGeek)" /></a><a href="https://github.com/anthonymendez"><img src="https:&#x2F;&#x2F;github.com&#x2F;anthonymendez.png" width="60px" alt="User avatar: Anthony Mendez" /></a><a href="https://github.com/FatBastard0"><img src="https:&#x2F;&#x2F;github.com&#x2F;FatBastard0.png" width="60px" alt="User avatar: " /></a><a href="https://github.com/DursleyGuy"><img src="https:&#x2F;&#x2F;github.com&#x2F;DursleyGuy.png" width="60px" alt="User avatar: DursleyGuy" /></a><a href="https://github.com/DwayneTheRockLobster1"><img src="https:&#x2F;&#x2F;github.com&#x2F;DwayneTheRockLobster1.png" width="60px" alt="User avatar: " /></a><a href="https://github.com/KieraKujisawa"><img src="https:&#x2F;&#x2F;github.com&#x2F;KieraKujisawa.png" width="60px" alt="User avatar: Kiera Meredith" /></a><a href="https://github.com/andrewpayne68"><img src="https:&#x2F;&#x2F;github.com&#x2F;andrewpayne68.png" width="60px" alt="User avatar: Andrew P" /></a><!-- sponsors -->
 
 ## 🏅 Thanks to all Contributors
 Thanks a lot for spending your time helping Winutil grow. Thanks a lot! Keep rocking 🍻.

config/feature.json

@@ -129,7 +129,7 @@
     "link": "https://winutil.christitus.com/dev/features/features/sandbox"
   },
   "WPFFeatureInstall": {
-    "Content": "Run Features",
+    "Content": "Install Features",
     "category": "Features",
     "panel": "1",
     "Type": "Button",

config/preset.json

@@ -5,6 +5,7 @@
     "WPFTweaksDisableExplorerAutoDiscovery",
     "WPFTweaksWPBT",
     "WPFTweaksDVR",
+    "WPFTweaksDeBloat",
     "WPFTweaksLocation",
     "WPFTweaksServices",
     "WPFTweaksTelemetry",
@@ -16,6 +17,7 @@
   ],
   "Minimal": [
     "WPFTweaksConsumerFeatures",
+    "WPFTweaksDeBloat",
     "WPFTweaksWPBT",
     "WPFTweaksServices",
     "WPFTweaksTelemetry"

config/tweaks.json

@@ -174,7 +174,7 @@
   },
   "WPFTweaksServices": {
     "Content": "Services - Set to Manual",
-    "Description": "Turns a bunch of system services to manual that don't need to be running all the time. This is pretty harmless as if the service is needed, it will simply start on demand.",
+    "Description": "Sets some services to Manual startup and adjusts the SvcHostSplitThresholdInKB registry value to better match system memory, which can significantly reduce the number of svchost.exe processes.",
     "category": "Essential Tweaks",
     "panel": "1",
     "service": [
@@ -193,16 +193,6 @@
         "StartupType": "Manual",
         "OriginalType": "Automatic"
       },
-      {
-        "Name": "RemoteAccess",
-        "StartupType": "Disabled",
-        "OriginalType": "Disabled"
-      },
-      {
-        "Name": "RemoteRegistry",
-        "StartupType": "Disabled",
-        "OriginalType": "Disabled"
-      },
       {
         "Name": "StorSvc",
         "StartupType": "Manual",
@@ -212,26 +202,6 @@
         "Name": "SharedAccess",
         "StartupType": "Disabled",
         "OriginalType": "Automatic"
-      },
-      {
-        "Name": "TermService",
-        "StartupType": "Manual",
-        "OriginalType": "Manual"
-      },
-      {
-        "Name": "TroubleshootingSvc",
-        "StartupType": "Manual",
-        "OriginalType": "Manual"
-      },
-      {
-        "Name": "seclogon",
-        "StartupType": "Manual",
-        "OriginalType": "Manual"
-      },
-      {
-        "Name": "ssh-agent",
-        "StartupType": "Disabled",
-        "OriginalType": "Disabled"
       }
     ],
     "InvokeScript": [
@@ -637,6 +607,19 @@
     ],
     "link": "https://winutil.christitus.com/dev/tweaks/z--advanced-tweaks---caution/removeedge"
   },
+  "WPFTweaksDisableBitLocker": {
+    "Content": "BitLocker - Disable",
+    "Description": "Disables BitLocker.",
+    "category": "Essential Tweaks",
+    "panel": "1",
+    "InvokeScript": [
+      "Disable-BitLocker -MountPoint $Env:SystemDrive"
+    ],
+    "UndoScript": [
+      "Enable-BitLocker -MountPoint $Env:SystemDrive"
+    ],
+    "link": "https://winutil.christitus.com/dev/tweaks/essential-tweaks/disablebitlocker"
+  },
   "WPFTweaksUTC": {
     "Content": "Date & Time - Set Time to UTC",
     "Description": "Essential for computers that are dual booting. Fixes the time sync with Linux systems.",
@@ -691,41 +674,28 @@
     "link": "https://winutil.christitus.com/dev/tweaks/z--advanced-tweaks---caution/removeonedrive"
   },
   "WPFTweaksRemoveHome": {
-    "Content": "File Explorer Home - Disable",
-    "Description": "Removes the Home from Explorer and sets This PC as default.",
+    "Content": "File Explorer Home and Gallery - Disable",
+    "Description": "Removes the Home and Gallery from Explorer and sets This PC as default.",
     "category": "z__Advanced Tweaks - CAUTION",
     "panel": "1",
-    "InvokeScript": [
-      "
-      Remove-Item \"HKLM:\\SOFTWARE\\Microsoft\\Windows\\CurrentVersion\\Explorer\\Desktop\\NameSpace\\{f874310e-b6b7-47dc-bc84-b9e6b38f5903}\"
-      Set-ItemProperty -Path \"HKCU:\\Software\\Microsoft\\Windows\\CurrentVersion\\Explorer\\Advanced\" -Name LaunchTo -Value 1
-      "
-    ],
-    "UndoScript": [
-      "
-      New-Item \"HKLM:\\SOFTWARE\\Microsoft\\Windows\\CurrentVersion\\Explorer\\Desktop\\NameSpace\\{f874310e-b6b7-47dc-bc84-b9e6b38f5903}\"
-      Set-ItemProperty -Path \"HKCU:\\Software\\Microsoft\\Windows\\CurrentVersion\\Explorer\\Advanced\" -Name LaunchTo -Value 0
-      "
+    "registry": [
+      {
+        "Path": "HKCU:\\Software\\Classes\\CLSID\\{f874310e-b6b7-47dc-bc84-b9e6b38f5903}",
+        "Name": "System.IsPinnedToNameSpaceTree",
+        "Value": "0",
+        "Type": "DWord",
+        "OriginalValue": "<RemoveEntry>"
+      },
+      {
+        "Path": "HKCU:\\Software\\Microsoft\\Windows\\CurrentVersion\\Explorer\\Advanced",
+        "Name": "LaunchTo",
+        "Value": "1",
+        "Type": "DWord",
+        "OriginalValue": "<RemoveEntry>"
+      }
     ],
     "link": "https://winutil.christitus.com/dev/tweaks/z--advanced-tweaks---caution/removehome"
   },
-  "WPFTweaksRemoveGallery": {
-    "Content": "File Explorer Gallery - Disable",
-    "Description": "Removes the Gallery from Explorer and sets This PC as default.",
-    "category": "z__Advanced Tweaks - CAUTION",
-    "panel": "1",
-    "InvokeScript": [
-      "
-      Remove-Item \"HKLM:\\SOFTWARE\\Microsoft\\Windows\\CurrentVersion\\Explorer\\Desktop\\NameSpace\\{e88865ea-0e1c-4e20-9aa6-edcd0212c87c}\"
-      "
-    ],
-    "UndoScript": [
-      "
-      New-Item \"HKLM:\\SOFTWARE\\Microsoft\\Windows\\CurrentVersion\\Explorer\\Desktop\\NameSpace\\{e88865ea-0e1c-4e20-9aa6-edcd0212c87c}\"
-      "
-    ],
-    "link": "https://winutil.christitus.com/dev/tweaks/z--advanced-tweaks---caution/removegallery"
-  },
   "WPFTweaksDisplay": {
     "Content": "Visual Effects - Set to Best Performance",
     "Description": "Sets the system preferences to performance. You can do this manually with sysdm.cpl as well.",
@@ -850,8 +820,8 @@
   },
   "WPFTweaksDeBloat": {
     "Content": "Unwanted Pre-Installed Apps - Remove",
-    "Description": "This will remove a bunch of Windows pre-installed applications which most people dont want on there system.",
-    "category": "z__Advanced Tweaks - CAUTION",
+    "Description": "This will remove a bunch of Windows pre-installed applications which most people dont want on their system.",
+    "category": "Essential Tweaks",
     "panel": "1",
     "appx": [
       "Microsoft.WindowsFeedbackHub",
@@ -887,7 +857,7 @@
       }
       "
     ],
-    "link": "https://winutil.christitus.com/dev/tweaks/z--advanced-tweaks---caution/debloat"
+    "link": "https://winutil.christitus.com/dev/tweaks/essential-tweaks/debloat"
   },
   "WPFTweaksRestorePoint": {
     "Content": "Restore Point - Create",
@@ -961,32 +931,45 @@
     ],
     "link": "https://winutil.christitus.com/dev/tweaks/z--advanced-tweaks---caution/storage"
   },
-  "WPFTweaksRemoveCopilot": {
-    "Content": "Microsoft Copilot - Disable",
-    "Description": "Removes Copilot AppXPackages and related ai packages",
+  "WPFTweaksWindowsAI": {
+    "Content": "Windows AI - Disable",
+    "Description": "Removes or disables all ai features and packages",
     "category": "z__Advanced Tweaks - CAUTION",
     "panel": "1",
+    "registry": [
+      {
+        "Path": "HKLM:\\SOFTWARE\\Microsoft\\Windows\\CurrentVersion\\Policies\\Explorer",
+        "Name": "SettingsPageVisibility",
+        "Value": "hide:aicomponents",
+        "Type": "String",
+        "OriginalValue": "<RemoveEntry>"
+      },
+      {
+        "Path": "HKLM:\\SOFTWARE\\Policies\\WindowsNotepad",
+        "Name": "DisableAIFeatures",
+        "Value": 1,
+        "Type": "DWord",
+        "OriginalValue": "<RemoveEntry>"
+      }
+    ],
     "InvokeScript": [
       "
-      Get-AppxPackage -AllUsers *Copilot* | Remove-AppxPackage -AllUsers
-      Get-AppxPackage -AllUsers Microsoft.MicrosoftOfficeHub | Remove-AppxPackage -AllUsers
-
       $Appx = (Get-AppxPackage MicrosoftWindows.Client.CoreAI).PackageFullName
       $Sid = (Get-LocalUser $Env:UserName).Sid.Value
 
       New-Item \"HKLM:\\SOFTWARE\\Microsoft\\Windows\\CurrentVersion\\Appx\\AppxAllUserStore\\EndOfLife\\$Sid\\$Appx\" -Force
+
+      Get-AppxPackage -AllUsers *Copilot* | Remove-AppxPackage -AllUsers
+      Get-AppxPackage -AllUsers Microsoft.MicrosoftOfficeHub | Remove-AppxPackage -AllUsers
       Remove-AppxPackage $Appx
 
-      Write-Host \"Copilot Removed\"
+      Set-Service -Name WSAIFabricSvc -StartupType Disabled
+      Disable-WindowsOptionalFeature -FeatureName Recall -Online
+
+      Write-Host \"Windows AI Disabled\"
       "
     ],
-    "UndoScript": [
-      "
-      Write-Host \"Installing Copilot...\"
-      winget install --name Copilot --source msstore --accept-package-agreements --accept-source-agreements --silent
-      "
-    ],
-    "link": "https://winutil.christitus.com/dev/tweaks/z--advanced-tweaks---caution/removecopilot"
+    "link": "https://winutil.christitus.com/dev/tweaks/z--advanced-tweaks---caution/windowsai"
   },
   "WPFTweaksWPBT": {
     "Content": "Windows Platform Binary Table (WPBT) - Disable",
@@ -1491,6 +1474,14 @@
         "Type": "DWord",
         "OriginalValue": "5",
         "DefaultState": "true"
+      },
+      {
+        "Path": "HKLM:\\SYSTEM\\CurrentControlSet\\Control\\GraphicsDrivers",
+        "Name": "DisableOverlays",
+        "Value": "1",
+        "Type": "DWord",
+        "OriginalValue": "0",
+        "DefaultState": "false"
       }
     ],
     "link": "https://winutil.christitus.com/dev/tweaks/customize-preferences/multiplaneoverlay"
@@ -1771,6 +1762,50 @@
     ],
     "link": "https://winutil.christitus.com/dev/tweaks/customize-preferences/taskview"
   },
+  "WPFToggleGameMode": {
+    "Content": "Game Mode",
+    "Description": "If enabled, Windows prioritizes gaming performance by allocating system resources. Disable for audio/video production to prevent interference.",
+    "category": "Customize Preferences",
+    "panel": "2",
+    "Type": "Toggle",
+    "registry": [
+      {
+        "Path": "HKCU:\\Software\\Microsoft\\GameBar",
+        "Name": "AllowAutoGameMode",
+        "Value": "1",
+        "Type": "DWord",
+        "OriginalValue": "0",
+        "DefaultState": "true"
+      },
+      {
+        "Path": "HKCU:\\Software\\Microsoft\\GameBar",
+        "Name": "AutoGameModeEnabled",
+        "Value": "1",
+        "Type": "DWord",
+        "OriginalValue": "0",
+        "DefaultState": "true"
+      }
+    ],
+    "link": "https://winutil.christitus.com/dev/tweaks/customize-preferences/gamemode"
+  },
+  "WPFToggleLongPaths": {
+    "Content": "Enable Long Paths",
+    "Description": "Enables support for file paths longer than 260 characters.",
+    "category": "Customize Preferences",
+    "panel": "2",
+    "Type": "Toggle",
+    "registry": [
+      {
+        "Path": "HKLM:\\SYSTEM\\CurrentControlSet\\Control\\FileSystem",
+        "Name": "LongPathsEnabled",
+        "Value": "1",
+        "Type": "DWord",
+        "OriginalValue": "0",
+        "DefaultState": "false"
+      }
+    ],
+    "link": "https://winutil.christitus.com/dev/tweaks/customize-preferences/longpaths"
+  },
   "WPFOOSUbutton": {
     "Content": "O&O ShutUp10++ - Run",
     "category": "z__Advanced Tweaks - CAUTION",

docs/content/dev/features/Powershell-Profile-Powershell-7--Only/InstallPSProfile.md

@@ -5,11 +5,18 @@ description: ""
 
 ```powershell {filename="functions/private/Invoke-WinUtilInstallPSProfile.ps1",linenos=inline,linenostart=1}
 function Invoke-WinUtilInstallPSProfile {
-
-    if (Test-Path $Profile) {
-        Rename-Item $Profile -NewName ($Profile + '.bak')
+    if (-not (Get-Command wt)) {
+        Write-Host "Windows Terminal not found installing..."
+        Install-WinUtilWinget
+        winget install Microsoft.WindowsTerminal --source winget --silent
     }
 
-    Start-Process pwsh -ArgumentList '-Command "irm https://github.com/ChrisTitusTech/powershell-profile/raw/main/setup.ps1 | iex"'
+    if (-not (Get-Command pwsh)) {
+        Write-Host "Powershell 7 not found installing..."
+        Install-WinUtilWinget
+        winget install Microsoft.PowerShell --source winget --silent
+    }
+
+    wt new-tab pwsh -NoExit -Command "irm https://github.com/ChrisTitusTech/powershell-profile/raw/main/setup.ps1 | iex"
 }
 ```

docs/content/dev/features/Powershell-Profile-Powershell-7--Only/UninstallPSProfile.md

@@ -5,12 +5,11 @@ description: ""
 
 ```powershell {filename="functions/private/Invoke-WinUtilUninstallPSProfile.ps1",linenos=inline,linenostart=1}
 function Invoke-WinUtilUninstallPSProfile {
-    if (Test-Path ($Profile + '.bak')) {
-        Remove-Item $Profile
-        Rename-Item ($Profile + '.bak') -NewName $Profile
-    }
-    else {
-        Remove-Item $Profile
+
+    if (Test-Path ($Profile + ".bak")) {
+        Move-Item -Path ($Profile + ".bak") -Destination $Profile
+    } else {
+        Remove-Item -Path $Profile
     }
 
     Write-Host "Successfully uninstalled CTT PowerShell Profile." -ForegroundColor Green

docs/content/dev/tweaks/Customize-Preferences/BatteryPercentage.md

@@ -3,7 +3,7 @@ title: "System Tray Battery Percentage"
 description: ""
 ---
 
-```json {filename="config/tweaks.json",linenos=inline,linenostart=1285}
+```json {filename="config/tweaks.json",linenos=inline,linenostart=1268}
   "WPFToggleBatteryPercentage": {
     "Content": "System Tray Battery Percentage",
     "Description": "If enabled, Shows numeric battery percentage next to the battery icon in the system tray.",

docs/content/dev/tweaks/Customize-Preferences/BingSearch.md

@@ -3,7 +3,7 @@ title: "Start Menu Bing Search"
 description: ""
 ---
 
-```json {filename="config/tweaks.json",linenos=inline,linenostart=1612}
+```json {filename="config/tweaks.json",linenos=inline,linenostart=1603}
   "WPFToggleBingSearch": {
     "Content": "Start Menu Bing Search",
     "Description": "If enabled, Bing web search results will be included in your Start Menu search.",

docs/content/dev/tweaks/Customize-Preferences/DarkMode.md

@@ -3,7 +3,7 @@ title: "Dark Theme for Windows"
 description: ""
 ---
 
-```json {filename="config/tweaks.json",linenos=inline,linenostart=1303}
+```json {filename="config/tweaks.json",linenos=inline,linenostart=1286}
   "WPFToggleDarkMode": {
     "Content": "Dark Theme for Windows",
     "Description": "Enable/Disable Dark Mode.",

docs/content/dev/tweaks/Customize-Preferences/DetailedBSoD.md

@@ -3,7 +3,7 @@ title: "BSoD Verbose Mode"
 description: ""
 ---
 
-```json {filename="config/tweaks.json",linenos=inline,linenostart=1259}
+```json {filename="config/tweaks.json",linenos=inline,linenostart=1242}
   "WPFToggleDetailedBSoD": {
     "Content": "BSoD Verbose Mode",
     "Description": "If enabled, you will see a detailed Blue Screen of Death (BSOD) with more information.",

docs/content/dev/tweaks/Customize-Preferences/DisableCrossDeviceResume.md

@@ -3,7 +3,7 @@ title: "Cross-Device Resume"
 description: ""
 ---
 
-```json {filename="config/tweaks.json",linenos=inline,linenostart=1241}
+```json {filename="config/tweaks.json",linenos=inline,linenostart=1224}
   "WPFToggleDisableCrossDeviceResume": {
     "Content": "Cross-Device Resume",
     "Description": "This tweak controls the Resume function in Windows 11 24H2 and later, which allows you to resume an activity from a mobile device and vice-versa.",

docs/content/dev/tweaks/Customize-Preferences/GameMode.md

@@ -0,0 +1,37 @@
+---
+title: "Game Mode"
+description: ""
+---
+
+```json {filename="config/tweaks.json",linenos=inline,linenostart=1765}
+  "WPFToggleGameMode": {
+    "Content": "Game Mode",
+    "Description": "If enabled, Windows prioritizes gaming performance by allocating system resources. Disable for audio/video production to prevent interference.",
+    "category": "Customize Preferences",
+    "panel": "2",
+    "Type": "Toggle",
+    "registry": [
+      {
+        "Path": "HKCU:\\Software\\Microsoft\\GameBar",
+        "Name": "AllowAutoGameMode",
+        "Value": "1",
+        "Type": "DWord",
+        "OriginalValue": "0",
+        "DefaultState": "true"
+      },
+      {
+        "Path": "HKCU:\\Software\\Microsoft\\GameBar",
+        "Name": "AutoGameModeEnabled",
+        "Value": "1",
+        "Type": "DWord",
+        "OriginalValue": "0",
+        "DefaultState": "true"
+      }
+    ],
+```
+
+## Registry Changes
+
+Applications and System Components store and retrieve configuration data to modify Windows settings, so we can use the registry to change many settings in one place.
+
+You can find information about the registry on [Wikipedia](https://www.wikiwand.com/en/Windows_Registry) and [Microsoft's Website](https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/win32/sysinfo/registry).

docs/content/dev/tweaks/Customize-Preferences/HiddenFiles.md

@@ -3,7 +3,7 @@ title: "File Explorer Hidden Files"
 description: ""
 ---
 
-```json {filename="config/tweaks.json",linenos=inline,linenostart=1373}
+```json {filename="config/tweaks.json",linenos=inline,linenostart=1356}
   "WPFToggleHiddenFiles": {
     "Content": "File Explorer Hidden Files",
     "Description": "If enabled, Hidden Files will be shown.",

docs/content/dev/tweaks/Customize-Preferences/HideSettingsHome.md

@@ -3,7 +3,7 @@ title: "Settings Home Page"
 description: ""
 ---
 
-```json {filename="config/tweaks.json",linenos=inline,linenostart=1594}
+```json {filename="config/tweaks.json",linenos=inline,linenostart=1585}
   "WPFToggleHideSettingsHome": {
     "Content": "Settings Home Page",
     "Description": "Enable or disable the Home Page in the Windows Settings app.",

docs/content/dev/tweaks/Customize-Preferences/LoginBlur.md

@@ -3,7 +3,7 @@ title: "Logon Screen Acrylic Blur"
 description: ""
 ---
 
-```json {filename="config/tweaks.json",linenos=inline,linenostart=1630}
+```json {filename="config/tweaks.json",linenos=inline,linenostart=1621}
   "WPFToggleLoginBlur": {
     "Content": "Logon Screen Acrylic Blur",
     "Description": "If disabled, the acrylic blur effect will be removed on the Windows 10/11 login screen background.",

docs/content/dev/tweaks/Customize-Preferences/LongPaths.md

@@ -0,0 +1,29 @@
+---
+title: "Enable Long Paths"
+description: ""
+---
+
+```json {filename="config/tweaks.json",linenos=inline,linenostart=1791}
+  "WPFToggleLongPaths": {
+    "Content": "Enable Long Paths",
+    "Description": "Enables support for file paths longer than 260 characters.",
+    "category": "Customize Preferences",
+    "panel": "2",
+    "Type": "Toggle",
+    "registry": [
+      {
+        "Path": "HKLM:\\SYSTEM\\CurrentControlSet\\Control\\FileSystem",
+        "Name": "LongPathsEnabled",
+        "Value": "1",
+        "Type": "DWord",
+        "OriginalValue": "0",
+        "DefaultState": "false"
+      }
+    ],
+```
+
+## Registry Changes
+
+Applications and System Components store and retrieve configuration data to modify Windows settings, so we can use the registry to change many settings in one place.
+
+You can find information about the registry on [Wikipedia](https://www.wikiwand.com/en/Windows_Registry) and [Microsoft's Website](https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/win32/sysinfo/registry).

docs/content/dev/tweaks/Customize-Preferences/MouseAcceleration.md

@@ -3,7 +3,7 @@ title: "Mouse Acceleration"
 description: ""
 ---
 
-```json {filename="config/tweaks.json",linenos=inline,linenostart=1498}
+```json {filename="config/tweaks.json",linenos=inline,linenostart=1489}
   "WPFToggleMouseAcceleration": {
     "Content": "Mouse Acceleration",
     "Description": "If enabled, the Cursor movement is affected by the speed of your physical mouse movements.",

docs/content/dev/tweaks/Customize-Preferences/MultiplaneOverlay.md

@@ -3,7 +3,7 @@ title: "Multiplane Overlay"
 description: ""
 ---
 
-```json {filename="config/tweaks.json",linenos=inline,linenostart=1480}
+```json {filename="config/tweaks.json",linenos=inline,linenostart=1463}
   "WPFToggleMultiplaneOverlay": {
     "Content": "Multiplane Overlay",
     "Description": "Enable or disable the Multiplane Overlay, which can sometimes cause issues with graphics cards.",
@@ -18,6 +18,14 @@ description: ""
         "Type": "DWord",
         "OriginalValue": "5",
         "DefaultState": "true"
+      },
+      {
+        "Path": "HKLM:\\SYSTEM\\CurrentControlSet\\Control\\GraphicsDrivers",
+        "Name": "DisableOverlays",
+        "Value": "1",
+        "Type": "DWord",
+        "OriginalValue": "0",
+        "DefaultState": "false"
       }
     ],
 ```

docs/content/dev/tweaks/Customize-Preferences/NewOutlook.md

@@ -3,7 +3,7 @@ title: "Microsoft Outlook New Version"
 description: ""
 ---
 
-```json {filename="config/tweaks.json",linenos=inline,linenostart=1419}
+```json {filename="config/tweaks.json",linenos=inline,linenostart=1402}
   "WPFToggleNewOutlook": {
     "Content": "Microsoft Outlook New Version",
     "Description": "If disabled, it removes the new Outlook toggle, disables the new Outlook migration, and ensures the classic Outlook application is used.",

docs/content/dev/tweaks/Customize-Preferences/NumLock.md

@@ -3,7 +3,7 @@ title: "Num Lock on Startup"
 description: ""
 ---
 
-```json {filename="config/tweaks.json",linenos=inline,linenostart=1532}
+```json {filename="config/tweaks.json",linenos=inline,linenostart=1523}
   "WPFToggleNumLock": {
     "Content": "Num Lock on Startup",
     "Description": "Toggle the Num Lock key state when your computer starts.",

docs/content/dev/tweaks/Customize-Preferences/S3Sleep.md

@@ -3,7 +3,7 @@ title: "S3 Sleep"
 description: ""
 ---
 
-```json {filename="config/tweaks.json",linenos=inline,linenostart=1576}
+```json {filename="config/tweaks.json",linenos=inline,linenostart=1567}
   "WPFToggleS3Sleep": {
     "Content": "S3 Sleep",
     "Description": "Toggles between Modern Standby and S3 Sleep.",

docs/content/dev/tweaks/Customize-Preferences/ShowExt.md

@@ -3,7 +3,7 @@ title: "File Explorer File Extensions"
 description: ""
 ---
 
-```json {filename="config/tweaks.json",linenos=inline,linenostart=1345}
+```json {filename="config/tweaks.json",linenos=inline,linenostart=1328}
   "WPFToggleShowExt": {
     "Content": "File Explorer File Extensions",
     "Description": "If enabled, File extensions (e.g., .txt, .jpg) are visible.",

docs/content/dev/tweaks/Customize-Preferences/StandbyFix.md

@@ -3,7 +3,7 @@ title: "S0 Sleep Network Connectivity"
 description: ""
 ---
 
-```json {filename="config/tweaks.json",linenos=inline,linenostart=1558}
+```json {filename="config/tweaks.json",linenos=inline,linenostart=1549}
   "WPFToggleStandbyFix": {
     "Content": "S0 Sleep Network Connectivity",
     "Description": "Enable or disable network connectivity during S0 Sleep.",

docs/content/dev/tweaks/Customize-Preferences/StartMenuRecommendations.md

@@ -3,7 +3,7 @@ title: "Start Menu Recommendations"
 description: ""
 ---
 
-```json {filename="config/tweaks.json",linenos=inline,linenostart=1648}
+```json {filename="config/tweaks.json",linenos=inline,linenostart=1639}
   "WPFToggleStartMenuRecommendations": {
     "Content": "Start Menu Recommendations",
     "Description": "If disabled, then you will not see recommendations in the Start Menu. WARNING: This will also disable Windows Spotlight on your Lock Screen as a side effect.",

docs/content/dev/tweaks/Customize-Preferences/StickyKeys.md

@@ -3,7 +3,7 @@ title: "Sticky Keys"
 description: ""
 ---
 
-```json {filename="config/tweaks.json",linenos=inline,linenostart=1692}
+```json {filename="config/tweaks.json",linenos=inline,linenostart=1683}
   "WPFToggleStickyKeys": {
     "Content": "Sticky Keys",
     "Description": "If enabled, Sticky Keys is activated. Sticky keys is an accessibility feature of some graphical user interfaces which assists users who have physical disabilities or help users reduce repetitive strain injury.",

docs/content/dev/tweaks/Customize-Preferences/TaskView.md

@@ -3,7 +3,7 @@ title: "Taskbar Task View Icon"
 description: ""
 ---
 
-```json {filename="config/tweaks.json",linenos=inline,linenostart=1756}
+```json {filename="config/tweaks.json",linenos=inline,linenostart=1747}
   "WPFToggleTaskView": {
     "Content": "Taskbar Task View Icon",
     "Description": "If enabled, Task View Button in Taskbar will be shown.",

docs/content/dev/tweaks/Customize-Preferences/TaskbarAlignment.md

@@ -3,7 +3,7 @@ title: "Taskbar Centered Icons"
 description: ""
 ---
 
-```json {filename="config/tweaks.json",linenos=inline,linenostart=1710}
+```json {filename="config/tweaks.json",linenos=inline,linenostart=1701}
   "WPFToggleTaskbarAlignment": {
     "Content": "Taskbar Centered Icons",
     "Description": "[Windows 11] If enabled, the Taskbar Items will be shown on the Center, otherwise the Taskbar Items will be shown on the Left.",

docs/content/dev/tweaks/Customize-Preferences/TaskbarSearch.md

@@ -3,7 +3,7 @@ title: "Taskbar Search Icon"
 description: ""
 ---
 
-```json {filename="config/tweaks.json",linenos=inline,linenostart=1738}
+```json {filename="config/tweaks.json",linenos=inline,linenostart=1729}
   "WPFToggleTaskbarSearch": {
     "Content": "Taskbar Search Icon",
     "Description": "If enabled, Search Button will be on the Taskbar.",

docs/content/dev/tweaks/Customize-Preferences/VerboseLogon.md

@@ -3,7 +3,7 @@ title: "Logon Verbose Mode"
 description: ""
 ---
 
-```json {filename="config/tweaks.json",linenos=inline,linenostart=1401}
+```json {filename="config/tweaks.json",linenos=inline,linenostart=1384}
   "WPFToggleVerboseLogon": {
     "Content": "Logon Verbose Mode",
     "Description": "Show detailed messages during the login process for troubleshooting and diagnostics.",

docs/content/dev/tweaks/Essential-Tweaks/ConsumerFeatures.md

@@ -3,7 +3,7 @@ title: "ConsumerFeatures - Disable"
 description: ""
 ---
 
-```json {filename="config/tweaks.json",linenos=inline,linenostart=489}
+```json {filename="config/tweaks.json",linenos=inline,linenostart=459}
   "WPFTweaksConsumerFeatures": {
     "Content": "ConsumerFeatures - Disable",
     "Description": "Windows will not automatically install any games, third-party apps, or application links from the Windows Store for the signed-in user. Some default Apps will be inaccessible (eg. Phone Link).",

docs/content/dev/tweaks/Essential-Tweaks/DeBloat.md

@@ -3,11 +3,11 @@ title: "Unwanted Pre-Installed Apps - Remove"
 description: ""
 ---
 
-```json {filename="config/tweaks.json",linenos=inline,linenostart=851}
+```json {filename="config/tweaks.json",linenos=inline,linenostart=821}
   "WPFTweaksDeBloat": {
     "Content": "Unwanted Pre-Installed Apps - Remove",
-    "Description": "This will remove a bunch of Windows pre-installed applications which most people dont want on there system.",
-    "category": "z__Advanced Tweaks - CAUTION",
+    "Description": "This will remove a bunch of Windows pre-installed applications which most people dont want on their system.",
+    "category": "Essential Tweaks",
     "panel": "1",
     "appx": [
       "Microsoft.WindowsFeedbackHub",

docs/content/dev/tweaks/Essential-Tweaks/DeleteTempFiles.md

@@ -3,7 +3,7 @@ title: "Temporary Files - Remove"
 description: ""
 ---
 
-```json {filename="config/tweaks.json",linenos=inline,linenostart=1136}
+```json {filename="config/tweaks.json",linenos=inline,linenostart=1119}
   "WPFTweaksDeleteTempFiles": {
     "Content": "Temporary Files - Remove",
     "Description": "Erases TEMP Folders.",

docs/content/dev/tweaks/Essential-Tweaks/DisableBitLocker.md

@@ -0,0 +1,18 @@
+---
+title: "BitLocker - Disable"
+description: ""
+---
+
+```json {filename="config/tweaks.json",linenos=inline,linenostart=610}
+  "WPFTweaksDisableBitLocker": {
+    "Content": "BitLocker - Disable",
+    "Description": "Disables BitLocker.",
+    "category": "Essential Tweaks",
+    "panel": "1",
+    "InvokeScript": [
+      "Disable-BitLocker -MountPoint $Env:SystemDrive"
+    ],
+    "UndoScript": [
+      "Enable-BitLocker -MountPoint $Env:SystemDrive"
+    ],
+```

docs/content/dev/tweaks/Essential-Tweaks/DisableExplorerAutoDiscovery.md

@@ -3,7 +3,7 @@ title: "File Explorer Automatic Folder Discovery - Disable"
 description: ""
 ---
 
-```json {filename="config/tweaks.json",linenos=inline,linenostart=1805}
+```json {filename="config/tweaks.json",linenos=inline,linenostart=1840}
   "WPFTweaksDisableExplorerAutoDiscovery": {
     "Content": "File Explorer Automatic Folder Discovery - Disable",
     "Description": "Windows Explorer automatically tries to guess the type of the folder based on its contents, slowing down the browsing experience. WARNING! Will disable File Explorer grouping.",

docs/content/dev/tweaks/Essential-Tweaks/DiskCleanup.md

@@ -3,7 +3,7 @@ title: "Disk Cleanup - Run"
 description: ""
 ---
 
-```json {filename="config/tweaks.json",linenos=inline,linenostart=1123}
+```json {filename="config/tweaks.json",linenos=inline,linenostart=1106}
   "WPFTweaksDiskCleanup": {
     "Content": "Disk Cleanup - Run",
     "Description": "Runs Disk Cleanup on Drive C: and removes old Windows Updates.",

docs/content/dev/tweaks/Essential-Tweaks/EndTaskOnTaskbar.md

@@ -3,7 +3,7 @@ title: "End Task With Right Click - Enable"
 description: ""
 ---
 
-```json {filename="config/tweaks.json",linenos=inline,linenostart=919}
+```json {filename="config/tweaks.json",linenos=inline,linenostart=889}
   "WPFTweaksEndTaskOnTaskbar": {
     "Content": "End Task With Right Click - Enable",
     "Description": "Enables option to end task when right clicking a program in the taskbar.",

docs/content/dev/tweaks/Essential-Tweaks/Powershell7Tele.md

@@ -3,7 +3,7 @@ title: "PowerShell 7 Telemetry - Disable"
 description: ""
 ---
 
-```json {filename="config/tweaks.json",linenos=inline,linenostart=935}
+```json {filename="config/tweaks.json",linenos=inline,linenostart=905}
   "WPFTweaksPowershell7Tele": {
     "Content": "PowerShell 7 Telemetry - Disable",
     "Description": "Creates an Environment Variable called 'POWERSHELL_TELEMETRY_OPTOUT' with a value of '1' which will tell PowerShell 7 to not send Telemetry Data.",

docs/content/dev/tweaks/Essential-Tweaks/RestorePoint.md

@@ -3,7 +3,7 @@ title: "Restore Point - Create"
 description: ""
 ---
 
-```json {filename="config/tweaks.json",linenos=inline,linenostart=892}
+```json {filename="config/tweaks.json",linenos=inline,linenostart=862}
   "WPFTweaksRestorePoint": {
     "Content": "Restore Point - Create",
     "Description": "Creates a restore point at runtime in case a revert is needed from WinUtil modifications.",

docs/content/dev/tweaks/Essential-Tweaks/Services.md

@@ -6,7 +6,7 @@ description: ""
 ```json {filename="config/tweaks.json",linenos=inline,linenostart=175}
   "WPFTweaksServices": {
     "Content": "Services - Set to Manual",
-    "Description": "Turns a bunch of system services to manual that don't need to be running all the time. This is pretty harmless as if the service is needed, it will simply start on demand.",
+    "Description": "Sets some services to Manual startup and adjusts the SvcHostSplitThresholdInKB registry value to better match system memory, which can significantly reduce the number of svchost.exe processes.",
     "category": "Essential Tweaks",
     "panel": "1",
     "service": [
@@ -25,16 +25,6 @@ description: ""
         "StartupType": "Manual",
         "OriginalType": "Automatic"
       },
-      {
-        "Name": "RemoteAccess",
-        "StartupType": "Disabled",
-        "OriginalType": "Disabled"
-      },
-      {
-        "Name": "RemoteRegistry",
-        "StartupType": "Disabled",
-        "OriginalType": "Disabled"
-      },
       {
         "Name": "StorSvc",
         "StartupType": "Manual",
@@ -44,26 +34,6 @@ description: ""
         "Name": "SharedAccess",
         "StartupType": "Disabled",
         "OriginalType": "Automatic"
-      },
-      {
-        "Name": "TermService",
-        "StartupType": "Manual",
-        "OriginalType": "Manual"
-      },
-      {
-        "Name": "TroubleshootingSvc",
-        "StartupType": "Manual",
-        "OriginalType": "Manual"
-      },
-      {
-        "Name": "seclogon",
-        "StartupType": "Manual",
-        "OriginalType": "Manual"
-      },
-      {
-        "Name": "ssh-agent",
-        "StartupType": "Disabled",
-        "OriginalType": "Disabled"
       }
     ],
     "InvokeScript": [

docs/content/dev/tweaks/Essential-Tweaks/Telemetry.md

@@ -3,7 +3,7 @@ title: "Telemetry - Disable"
 description: ""
 ---
 
-```json {filename="config/tweaks.json",linenos=inline,linenostart=505}
+```json {filename="config/tweaks.json",linenos=inline,linenostart=475}
   "WPFTweaksTelemetry": {
     "Content": "Telemetry - Disable",
     "Description": "Disables Microsoft Telemetry.",

docs/content/dev/tweaks/Essential-Tweaks/WPBT.md

@@ -3,7 +3,7 @@ title: "Windows Platform Binary Table (WPBT) - Disable"
 description: ""
 ---
 
-```json {filename="config/tweaks.json",linenos=inline,linenostart=991}
+```json {filename="config/tweaks.json",linenos=inline,linenostart=974}
   "WPFTweaksWPBT": {
     "Content": "Windows Platform Binary Table (WPBT) - Disable",
     "Description": "If enabled, WPBT allows your computer vendor to execute programs at boot time, such as anti-theft software, software drivers, as well as force install software without user consent. Poses potential security risk.",

docs/content/dev/tweaks/z--Advanced-Tweaks---CAUTION/BlockAdobeNet.md

@@ -3,7 +3,7 @@ title: "Adobe URL Block List - Enable"
 description: ""
 ---
 
-```json {filename="config/tweaks.json",linenos=inline,linenostart=1071}
+```json {filename="config/tweaks.json",linenos=inline,linenostart=1054}
   "WPFTweaksBlockAdobeNet": {
     "Content": "Adobe URL Block List - Enable",
     "Description": "Reduces user interruptions by selectively blocking connections to Adobe's activation and telemetry servers. Credit: Ruddernation-Designs",

docs/content/dev/tweaks/z--Advanced-Tweaks---CAUTION/BraveDebloat.md

@@ -3,7 +3,7 @@ title: "Brave Browser - Debloat"
 description: ""
 ---
 
-```json {filename="config/tweaks.json",linenos=inline,linenostart=245}
+```json {filename="config/tweaks.json",linenos=inline,linenostart=215}
   "WPFTweaksBraveDebloat": {
     "Content": "Brave Browser - Debloat",
     "Description": "Disables various annoyances like Brave Rewards, Leo AI, Crypto Wallet and VPN.",

docs/content/dev/tweaks/z--Advanced-Tweaks---CAUTION/DisableBGapps.md

@@ -3,7 +3,7 @@ title: "Background Apps - Disable"
 description: ""
 ---
 
-```json {filename="config/tweaks.json",linenos=inline,linenostart=1209}
+```json {filename="config/tweaks.json",linenos=inline,linenostart=1192}
   "WPFTweaksDisableBGapps": {
     "Content": "Background Apps - Disable",
     "Description": "Disables all Microsoft Store apps from running in the background, which has to be done individually since Windows 11.",

docs/content/dev/tweaks/z--Advanced-Tweaks---CAUTION/DisableFSO.md

@@ -3,7 +3,7 @@ title: "Fullscreen Optimizations - Disable"
 description: ""
 ---
 
-```json {filename="config/tweaks.json",linenos=inline,linenostart=1225}
+```json {filename="config/tweaks.json",linenos=inline,linenostart=1208}
   "WPFTweaksDisableFSO": {
     "Content": "Fullscreen Optimizations - Disable",
     "Description": "Disables FSO in all applications. NOTE: This will disable Color Management in Exclusive Fullscreen.",

docs/content/dev/tweaks/z--Advanced-Tweaks---CAUTION/DisableIPv6.md

@@ -3,7 +3,7 @@ title: "IPv6 - Disable"
 description: ""
 ---
 
-```json {filename="config/tweaks.json",linenos=inline,linenostart=1187}
+```json {filename="config/tweaks.json",linenos=inline,linenostart=1170}
   "WPFTweaksDisableIPv6": {
     "Content": "IPv6 - Disable",
     "Description": "Disables IPv6.",

docs/content/dev/tweaks/z--Advanced-Tweaks---CAUTION/DisableNotifications.md

@@ -3,7 +3,7 @@ title: "System Tray Notifications & Calendar - Disable"
 description: ""
 ---
 
-```json {filename="config/tweaks.json",linenos=inline,linenostart=1048}
+```json {filename="config/tweaks.json",linenos=inline,linenostart=1031}
   "WPFTweaksDisableNotifications": {
     "Content": "System Tray Notifications & Calendar - Disable",
     "Description": "Disables all Notifications INCLUDING Calendar.",

docs/content/dev/tweaks/z--Advanced-Tweaks---CAUTION/DisableWarningForUnsignedRdp.md

@@ -3,7 +3,7 @@ title: "RDP Unsigned File Warnings - Disable"
 description: ""
 ---
 
-```json {filename="config/tweaks.json",linenos=inline,linenostart=338}
+```json {filename="config/tweaks.json",linenos=inline,linenostart=308}
   "WPFTweaksDisableWarningForUnsignedRdp": {
     "Content": "RDP Unsigned File Warnings - Disable",
     "Description": "Disables warnings shown when launching unsigned RDP files introduced with the latest Windows 10 and 11 updates.",

docs/content/dev/tweaks/z--Advanced-Tweaks---CAUTION/Display.md

@@ -3,7 +3,7 @@ title: "Visual Effects - Set to Best Performance"
 description: ""
 ---
 
-```json {filename="config/tweaks.json",linenos=inline,linenostart=729}
+```json {filename="config/tweaks.json",linenos=inline,linenostart=699}
   "WPFTweaksDisplay": {
     "Content": "Visual Effects - Set to Best Performance",
     "Description": "Sets the system preferences to performance. You can do this manually with sysdm.cpl as well.",

docs/content/dev/tweaks/z--Advanced-Tweaks---CAUTION/EdgeDebloat.md

@@ -3,7 +3,7 @@ title: "Microsoft Edge - Debloat"
 description: ""
 ---
 
-```json {filename="config/tweaks.json",linenos=inline,linenostart=361}
+```json {filename="config/tweaks.json",linenos=inline,linenostart=331}
   "WPFTweaksEdgeDebloat": {
     "Content": "Microsoft Edge - Debloat",
     "Description": "Disables various telemetry options, popups, and other annoyances in Edge.",

docs/content/dev/tweaks/z--Advanced-Tweaks---CAUTION/IPv46.md

@@ -3,7 +3,7 @@ title: "IPv6 - Set IPv4 as Preferred"
 description: ""
 ---
 
-```json {filename="config/tweaks.json",linenos=inline,linenostart=1149}
+```json {filename="config/tweaks.json",linenos=inline,linenostart=1132}
   "WPFTweaksIPv46": {
     "Content": "IPv6 - Set IPv4 as Preferred",
     "Description": "Setting the IPv4 preference can have latency and security benefits on private networks where IPv6 is not configured.",

docs/content/dev/tweaks/z--Advanced-Tweaks---CAUTION/RazerBlock.md

@@ -3,7 +3,7 @@ title: "Razer Software Auto-Install - Disable"
 description: ""
 ---
 
-```json {filename="config/tweaks.json",linenos=inline,linenostart=1007}
+```json {filename="config/tweaks.json",linenos=inline,linenostart=990}
   "WPFTweaksRazerBlock": {
     "Content": "Razer Software Auto-Install - Disable",
     "Description": "Blocks ALL Razer Software installations. The hardware works fine without any software.",

docs/content/dev/tweaks/z--Advanced-Tweaks---CAUTION/RemoveCopilot.md

@@ -1,32 +0,0 @@
----
-title: "Microsoft Copilot - Disable"
-description: ""
----
-
-```json {filename="config/tweaks.json",linenos=inline,linenostart=964}
-  "WPFTweaksRemoveCopilot": {
-    "Content": "Microsoft Copilot - Disable",
-    "Description": "Removes Copilot AppXPackages and related ai packages",
-    "category": "z__Advanced Tweaks - CAUTION",
-    "panel": "1",
-    "InvokeScript": [
-      "
-      Get-AppxPackage -AllUsers *Copilot* | Remove-AppxPackage -AllUsers
-      Get-AppxPackage -AllUsers Microsoft.MicrosoftOfficeHub | Remove-AppxPackage -AllUsers
-
-      $Appx = (Get-AppxPackage MicrosoftWindows.Client.CoreAI).PackageFullName
-      $Sid = (Get-LocalUser $Env:UserName).Sid.Value
-
-      New-Item \"HKLM:\\SOFTWARE\\Microsoft\\Windows\\CurrentVersion\\Appx\\AppxAllUserStore\\EndOfLife\\$Sid\\$Appx\" -Force
-      Remove-AppxPackage $Appx
-
-      Write-Host \"Copilot Removed\"
-      "
-    ],
-    "UndoScript": [
-      "
-      Write-Host \"Installing Copilot...\"
-      winget install --name Copilot --source msstore --accept-package-agreements --accept-source-agreements --silent
-      "
-    ],
-```

docs/content/dev/tweaks/z--Advanced-Tweaks---CAUTION/RemoveEdge.md

@@ -3,7 +3,7 @@ title: "Microsoft Edge - Remove"
 description: ""
 ---
 
-```json {filename="config/tweaks.json",linenos=inline,linenostart=624}
+```json {filename="config/tweaks.json",linenos=inline,linenostart=594}
   "WPFTweaksRemoveEdge": {
     "Content": "Microsoft Edge - Remove",
     "Description": "Unblocks Microsoft Edge uninstaller restrictions then uses that uninstaller to remove Microsoft Edge.",

docs/content/dev/tweaks/z--Advanced-Tweaks---CAUTION/RemoveGallery.md

@@ -1,22 +0,0 @@
----
-title: "File Explorer Gallery - Disable"
-description: ""
----
-
-```json {filename="config/tweaks.json",linenos=inline,linenostart=712}
-  "WPFTweaksRemoveGallery": {
-    "Content": "File Explorer Gallery - Disable",
-    "Description": "Removes the Gallery from Explorer and sets This PC as default.",
-    "category": "z__Advanced Tweaks - CAUTION",
-    "panel": "1",
-    "InvokeScript": [
-      "
-      Remove-Item \"HKLM:\\SOFTWARE\\Microsoft\\Windows\\CurrentVersion\\Explorer\\Desktop\\NameSpace\\{e88865ea-0e1c-4e20-9aa6-edcd0212c87c}\"
-      "
-    ],
-    "UndoScript": [
-      "
-      New-Item \"HKLM:\\SOFTWARE\\Microsoft\\Windows\\CurrentVersion\\Explorer\\Desktop\\NameSpace\\{e88865ea-0e1c-4e20-9aa6-edcd0212c87c}\"
-      "
-    ],
-```

docs/content/dev/tweaks/z--Advanced-Tweaks---CAUTION/RemoveHome.md

@@ -1,24 +1,34 @@
 ---
-title: "File Explorer Home - Disable"
+title: "File Explorer Home and Gallery - Disable"
 description: ""
 ---
 
-```json {filename="config/tweaks.json",linenos=inline,linenostart=693}
+```json {filename="config/tweaks.json",linenos=inline,linenostart=676}
   "WPFTweaksRemoveHome": {
-    "Content": "File Explorer Home - Disable",
-    "Description": "Removes the Home from Explorer and sets This PC as default.",
+    "Content": "File Explorer Home and Gallery - Disable",
+    "Description": "Removes the Home and Gallery from Explorer and sets This PC as default.",
     "category": "z__Advanced Tweaks - CAUTION",
     "panel": "1",
-    "InvokeScript": [
-      "
-      Remove-Item \"HKLM:\\SOFTWARE\\Microsoft\\Windows\\CurrentVersion\\Explorer\\Desktop\\NameSpace\\{f874310e-b6b7-47dc-bc84-b9e6b38f5903}\"
-      Set-ItemProperty -Path \"HKCU:\\Software\\Microsoft\\Windows\\CurrentVersion\\Explorer\\Advanced\" -Name LaunchTo -Value 1
-      "
-    ],
-    "UndoScript": [
-      "
-      New-Item \"HKLM:\\SOFTWARE\\Microsoft\\Windows\\CurrentVersion\\Explorer\\Desktop\\NameSpace\\{f874310e-b6b7-47dc-bc84-b9e6b38f5903}\"
-      Set-ItemProperty -Path \"HKCU:\\Software\\Microsoft\\Windows\\CurrentVersion\\Explorer\\Advanced\" -Name LaunchTo -Value 0
-      "
+    "registry": [
+      {
+        "Path": "HKCU:\\Software\\Classes\\CLSID\\{f874310e-b6b7-47dc-bc84-b9e6b38f5903}",
+        "Name": "System.IsPinnedToNameSpaceTree",
+        "Value": "0",
+        "Type": "DWord",
+        "OriginalValue": "<RemoveEntry>"
+      },
+      {
+        "Path": "HKCU:\\Software\\Microsoft\\Windows\\CurrentVersion\\Explorer\\Advanced",
+        "Name": "LaunchTo",
+        "Value": "1",
+        "Type": "DWord",
+        "OriginalValue": "<RemoveEntry>"
+      }
     ],
 ```
+
+## Registry Changes
+
+Applications and System Components store and retrieve configuration data to modify Windows settings, so we can use the registry to change many settings in one place.
+
+You can find information about the registry on [Wikipedia](https://www.wikiwand.com/en/Windows_Registry) and [Microsoft's Website](https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/win32/sysinfo/registry).

docs/content/dev/tweaks/z--Advanced-Tweaks---CAUTION/RemoveOneDrive.md

@@ -3,7 +3,7 @@ title: "Microsoft OneDrive - Remove"
 description: ""
 ---
 
-```json {filename="config/tweaks.json",linenos=inline,linenostart=656}
+```json {filename="config/tweaks.json",linenos=inline,linenostart=639}
   "WPFTweaksRemoveOneDrive": {
     "Content": "Microsoft OneDrive - Remove",
     "Description": "Denies permission to remove OneDrive user files, then uses its own uninstaller to remove it and restores the original permission afterward.",

docs/content/dev/tweaks/z--Advanced-Tweaks---CAUTION/RightClickMenu.md

@@ -3,7 +3,7 @@ title: "Right-Click Menu Previous Layout - Enable"
 description: ""
 ---
 
-```json {filename="config/tweaks.json",linenos=inline,linenostart=1101}
+```json {filename="config/tweaks.json",linenos=inline,linenostart=1084}
   "WPFTweaksRightClickMenu": {
     "Content": "Right-Click Menu Previous Layout - Enable",
     "Description": "Restores the classic context menu when right-clicking in File Explorer, replacing the simplified Windows 11 version.",

docs/content/dev/tweaks/z--Advanced-Tweaks---CAUTION/Storage.md

@@ -3,7 +3,7 @@ title: "Storage Sense - Disable"
 description: ""
 ---
 
-```json {filename="config/tweaks.json",linenos=inline,linenostart=948}
+```json {filename="config/tweaks.json",linenos=inline,linenostart=918}
   "WPFTweaksStorage": {
     "Content": "Storage Sense - Disable",
     "Description": "Storage Sense deletes temp files automatically.",

docs/content/dev/tweaks/z--Advanced-Tweaks---CAUTION/Teredo.md

@@ -3,7 +3,7 @@ title: "Teredo - Disable"
 description: ""
 ---
 
-```json {filename="config/tweaks.json",linenos=inline,linenostart=1165}
+```json {filename="config/tweaks.json",linenos=inline,linenostart=1148}
   "WPFTweaksTeredo": {
     "Content": "Teredo - Disable",
     "Description": "Teredo network tunneling is an IPv6 feature that can cause additional latency, but may cause problems with some games.",

docs/content/dev/tweaks/z--Advanced-Tweaks---CAUTION/UTC.md

@@ -3,7 +3,7 @@ title: "Date & Time - Set Time to UTC"
 description: ""
 ---
 
-```json {filename="config/tweaks.json",linenos=inline,linenostart=640}
+```json {filename="config/tweaks.json",linenos=inline,linenostart=623}
   "WPFTweaksUTC": {
     "Content": "Date & Time - Set Time to UTC",
     "Description": "Essential for computers that are dual booting. Fixes the time sync with Linux systems.",

docs/content/dev/tweaks/z--Advanced-Tweaks---CAUTION/WindowsAI.md

@@ -0,0 +1,51 @@
+---
+title: "Windows AI - Disable"
+description: ""
+---
+
+```json {filename="config/tweaks.json",linenos=inline,linenostart=934}
+  "WPFTweaksWindowsAI": {
+    "Content": "Windows AI - Disable",
+    "Description": "Removes or disables all ai features and packages",
+    "category": "z__Advanced Tweaks - CAUTION",
+    "panel": "1",
+    "registry": [
+      {
+        "Path": "HKLM:\\SOFTWARE\\Microsoft\\Windows\\CurrentVersion\\Policies\\Explorer",
+        "Name": "SettingsPageVisibility",
+        "Value": "hide:aicomponents",
+        "Type": "String",
+        "OriginalValue": "<RemoveEntry>"
+      },
+      {
+        "Path": "HKLM:\\SOFTWARE\\Policies\\WindowsNotepad",
+        "Name": "DisableAIFeatures",
+        "Value": 1,
+        "Type": "DWord",
+        "OriginalValue": "<RemoveEntry>"
+      }
+    ],
+    "InvokeScript": [
+      "
+      $Appx = (Get-AppxPackage MicrosoftWindows.Client.CoreAI).PackageFullName
+      $Sid = (Get-LocalUser $Env:UserName).Sid.Value
+
+      New-Item \"HKLM:\\SOFTWARE\\Microsoft\\Windows\\CurrentVersion\\Appx\\AppxAllUserStore\\EndOfLife\\$Sid\\$Appx\" -Force
+
+      Get-AppxPackage -AllUsers *Copilot* | Remove-AppxPackage -AllUsers
+      Get-AppxPackage -AllUsers Microsoft.MicrosoftOfficeHub | Remove-AppxPackage -AllUsers
+      Remove-AppxPackage $Appx
+
+      Set-Service -Name WSAIFabricSvc -StartupType Disabled
+      Disable-WindowsOptionalFeature -FeatureName Recall -Online
+
+      Write-Host \"Windows AI Disabled\"
+      "
+    ],
+```
+
+## Registry Changes
+
+Applications and System Components store and retrieve configuration data to modify Windows settings, so we can use the registry to change many settings in one place.
+
+You can find information about the registry on [Wikipedia](https://www.wikiwand.com/en/Windows_Registry) and [Microsoft's Website](https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/win32/sysinfo/registry).

docs/content/dev/tweaks/z--Advanced-Tweaks---CAUTION/XboxRemoval.md

@@ -3,7 +3,7 @@ title: "Xbox & Gaming Components - Remove"
 description: ""
 ---
 
-```json {filename="config/tweaks.json",linenos=inline,linenostart=828}
+```json {filename="config/tweaks.json",linenos=inline,linenostart=798}
   "WPFTweaksXboxRemoval": {
     "Content": "Xbox & Gaming Components - Remove",
     "Description": "Removes Xbox services, the Xbox app, Game Bar, and related authentication components.",

docs/content/dev/tweaks/z--Advanced-Tweaks---CAUTION/changedns.md

@@ -3,7 +3,7 @@ title: "DNS - Set to:"
 description: ""
 ---
 
-```json {filename="config/tweaks.json",linenos=inline,linenostart=1781}
+```json {filename="config/tweaks.json",linenos=inline,linenostart=1816}
   "WPFchangedns": {
     "Content": "DNS - Set to:",
     "category": "z__Advanced Tweaks - CAUTION",

docs/content/userguide/automation/_index.md

@@ -16,7 +16,7 @@ To create a config file:
 
 Once you have exported a config, launch Winutil with it using this command:
 ```powershell
-& ([ScriptBlock]::Create((irm "https://christitus.com/win"))) -Config "C:\Path\To\Config.json" -Run
+& ([ScriptBlock]::Create((irm "https://christitus.com/win"))) -Config "C:\Path\To\Config.json"
 ```
 
 This is useful for:

docs/go.mod

@@ -2,4 +2,4 @@ module github.com/ChrisTitusTech/WinUtil
 
 go 1.26
 
-require github.com/imfing/hextra v0.12.1 // indirect
+require github.com/imfing/hextra v0.12.3 // indirect

docs/go.sum

@@ -1,8 +1,2 @@
-github.com/imfing/hextra v0.9.7 h1:Zg5n24us36Bn/S/5mEUPkRW6uwE6vHHEqWSgN0bPXaM=
-github.com/imfing/hextra v0.9.7/go.mod h1:cEfel3lU/bSx7lTE/+uuR4GJaphyOyiwNR3PTqFTXpI=
-github.com/imfing/hextra v0.11.1 h1:8pTc4ReYbzGTHAnyiebmlT3ijFfIXiGu1r7tM/UGjFI=
-github.com/imfing/hextra v0.11.1/go.mod h1:cEfel3lU/bSx7lTE/+uuR4GJaphyOyiwNR3PTqFTXpI=
-github.com/imfing/hextra v0.12.0 h1:f6y35hW/WDJEcx9S0dOmbICOBxYE0PmP6IJFsTUgVyY=
-github.com/imfing/hextra v0.12.0/go.mod h1:YAv8XRNSmcqjieFwI7fVQK1AoY2Do+45DO9HGqxSGu4=
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functions/private/Find-AppsByNameOrDescription.ps1

@@ -3,78 +3,134 @@ function Find-AppsByNameOrDescription {
         .SYNOPSIS
             Searches through the Apps on the Install Tab and hides all entries that do not match the string
 
+        .DESCRIPTION
+            Filters application entries by name or description using literal string matching.
+            Respects collapsed category state and handles null $sync gracefully.
+
         .PARAMETER SearchString
-            The string to be searched for
+            The string to be searched for. Wildcards are treated as literal characters.
+
+        .NOTES
+            - Uses module-scope $sync (no parameter needed; inherits from caller's scope)
+            - Performs literal matching (no wildcard expansion)
+            - Safely handles missing hashtable keys and null UI elements
+            - Protected by try/catch to prevent UI thread crashes
     #>
     param(
-        [Parameter(Mandatory=$false)]
+        [Parameter(Mandatory = $false)]
         [string]$SearchString = ""
     )
-    # Reset the visibility if the search string is empty or the search is cleared
-    if ([string]::IsNullOrWhiteSpace($SearchString)) {
-        $sync.ItemsControl.Items | ForEach-Object {
-            # Each item is a StackPanel container
-            $_.Visibility = [Windows.Visibility]::Visible
 
+    # Validate that $sync exists and has required structure
+    if ($null -eq $sync) {
+        Write-Warning "Find-AppsByNameOrDescription: Global `$sync not found. Aborting search."
+        return
+    }
+
+    if ($null -eq $sync.ItemsControl) {
+        Write-Warning "Find-AppsByNameOrDescription: `$sync.ItemsControl not initialized. Aborting search."
+        return
+    }
+
+    if ($null -eq $sync.configs -or $null -eq $sync.configs.applicationsHashtable) {
+        Write-Warning "Find-AppsByNameOrDescription: `$sync.configs.applicationsHashtable not initialized. Aborting search."
+        return
+    }
+
+    try {
+        # Reset the visibility if the search string is empty or the search is cleared
+        if ([string]::IsNullOrWhiteSpace($SearchString)) {
+            $sync.ItemsControl.Items | ForEach-Object {
+                # Each item is a StackPanel container
+                $_.Visibility = [Windows.Visibility]::Visible
+
+                if ($_.Children.Count -ge 2) {
+                    $categoryLabel = $_.Children[0]
+                    $wrapPanel = $_.Children[1]
+
+                    # Keep category label visible
+                    $categoryLabel.Visibility = [Windows.Visibility]::Visible
+
+                    # Respect the collapsed state of categories (indicated by + prefix)
+                    if ($categoryLabel.Content -like "+*") {
+                        $wrapPanel.Visibility = [Windows.Visibility]::Collapsed
+                    }
+                    else {
+                        $wrapPanel.Visibility = [Windows.Visibility]::Visible
+                    }
+
+                    # Show all apps within the category
+                    $wrapPanel.Children | ForEach-Object {
+                        $_.Visibility = [Windows.Visibility]::Visible
+                    }
+                }
+            }
+            return
+        }
+
+        # Escape wildcard characters for literal matching
+        $escapedSearchString = [System.Management.Automation.WildcardPattern]::Escape($SearchString)
+
+        # Perform search
+        $sync.ItemsControl.Items | ForEach-Object {
+            # Each item is a StackPanel container with Children[0] = label, Children[1] = WrapPanel
             if ($_.Children.Count -ge 2) {
                 $categoryLabel = $_.Children[0]
                 $wrapPanel = $_.Children[1]
+                $categoryHasMatch = $false
 
                 # Keep category label visible
                 $categoryLabel.Visibility = [Windows.Visibility]::Visible
 
-                # Respect the collapsed state of categories (indicated by + prefix)
-                if ($categoryLabel.Content -like "+*") {
-                    $wrapPanel.Visibility = [Windows.Visibility]::Collapsed
-                } else {
-                    $wrapPanel.Visibility = [Windows.Visibility]::Visible
-                }
-
-                # Show all apps within the category
+                # Search through apps in this category
                 $wrapPanel.Children | ForEach-Object {
-                    $_.Visibility = [Windows.Visibility]::Visible
+                    # Safely retrieve app entry from hashtable
+                    $appTag = $_.Tag
+                    $appEntry = $null
+
+                    if (-not [string]::IsNullOrWhiteSpace($appTag) -and $sync.configs.applicationsHashtable.ContainsKey($appTag)) {
+                        $appEntry = $sync.configs.applicationsHashtable[$appTag]
+                    }
+
+                    # Check if app matches search criteria
+                    if ($null -ne $appEntry) {
+                        $contentMatch = $appEntry.Content -like "*$escapedSearchString*"
+                        $descriptionMatch = $appEntry.Description -like "*$escapedSearchString*"
+
+                        if ($contentMatch -or $descriptionMatch) {
+                            # Show the App and mark that this category has a match
+                            $_.Visibility = [Windows.Visibility]::Visible
+                            $categoryHasMatch = $true
+                        }
+                        else {
+                            $_.Visibility = [Windows.Visibility]::Collapsed
+                        }
+                    }
+                    else {
+                        # Hide app if no entry found (data integrity issue)
+                        $_.Visibility = [Windows.Visibility]::Collapsed
+                    }
                 }
-            }
-        }
-        return
-    }
 
-    # Perform search
-    $sync.ItemsControl.Items | ForEach-Object {
-        # Each item is a StackPanel container with Children[0] = label, Children[1] = WrapPanel
-        if ($_.Children.Count -ge 2) {
-            $categoryLabel = $_.Children[0]
-            $wrapPanel = $_.Children[1]
-            $categoryHasMatch = $false
-
-            # Keep category label visible
-            $categoryLabel.Visibility = [Windows.Visibility]::Visible
-
-            # Search through apps in this category
-            $wrapPanel.Children | ForEach-Object {
-                $appEntry = $sync.configs.applicationsHashtable.$($_.Tag)
-                if ($appEntry.Content -like "*$SearchString*" -or $appEntry.Description -like "*$SearchString*") {
-                    # Show the App and mark that this category has a match
+                # If category has matches, show the WrapPanel and update the category label to expanded state
+                if ($categoryHasMatch) {
+                    $wrapPanel.Visibility = [Windows.Visibility]::Visible
                     $_.Visibility = [Windows.Visibility]::Visible
-                    $categoryHasMatch = $true
+                    # Update category label to show expanded state (-)
+                    if ($categoryLabel.Content -like "+*") {
+                        $categoryLabel.Content = $categoryLabel.Content -replace "^\+ ", "- "
+                    }
                 }
                 else {
+                    # Hide the entire category container if no matches
                     $_.Visibility = [Windows.Visibility]::Collapsed
                 }
             }
-
-            # If category has matches, show the WrapPanel and update the category label to expanded state
-            if ($categoryHasMatch) {
-                $wrapPanel.Visibility = [Windows.Visibility]::Visible
-                $_.Visibility = [Windows.Visibility]::Visible
-                # Update category label to show expanded state (-)
-                if ($categoryLabel.Content -like "+*") {
-                    $categoryLabel.Content = $categoryLabel.Content -replace "^\+ ", "- "
-                }
-            } else {
-                # Hide the entire category container if no matches
-                $_.Visibility = [Windows.Visibility]::Collapsed
-            }
         }
     }
+    catch {
+        Write-Warning "Find-AppsByNameOrDescription: An error occurred during search: $_"
+        # Fail gracefully - do not crash the UI thread
+        return
+    }
 }

functions/private/Find-TweaksByNameOrDescription.ps1

@@ -3,98 +3,300 @@ function Find-TweaksByNameOrDescription {
         .SYNOPSIS
             Searches through the Tweaks on the Tweaks Tab and hides all entries that do not match the search string
 
+        .DESCRIPTION
+            Filters tweak entries by name or description using literal string matching (no wildcard expansion).
+            Respects collapsed category state and handles null $sync gracefully.
+            Safe for rapid keystroke events; no terminal spam on error conditions.
+
         .PARAMETER SearchString
-            The string to be searched for
+            The string to be searched for. Wildcards are treated as literal characters.
+
+        .NOTES
+            - Uses module-scope $sync (resolved via global/script fallback if needed)
+            - Performs literal matching (no wildcard expansion)
+            - Safely handles missing UI elements and null properties
+            - Protected by try/catch to prevent UI thread crashes
+            - PowerShell 5.1 compatible (no ternary operators, no advanced language features)
     #>
     param(
-        [Parameter(Mandatory=$false)]
+        [Parameter(Mandatory = $false)]
         [string]$SearchString = ""
     )
 
-    # Reset the visibility if the search string is empty or the search is cleared
-    if ([string]::IsNullOrWhiteSpace($SearchString)) {
-        # Show all categories
-        $tweakspanel = $sync.Form.FindName("tweakspanel")
-        $tweakspanel.Children | ForEach-Object {
-            $_.Visibility = [Windows.Visibility]::Visible
+    # ──────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────
+    # 1. RESOLVE $SYNC WITH MULTI-LEVEL FALLBACK
+    # ──────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────
 
-            # Foreach category section, show all items
-            if ($_ -is [Windows.Controls.Border]) {
-                $_.Visibility = [Windows.Visibility]::Visible
-
-                # Find ItemsControl
-                $dockPanel = $_.Child
-                if ($dockPanel -is [Windows.Controls.DockPanel]) {
-                    $itemsControl = $dockPanel.Children | Where-Object { $_ -is [Windows.Controls.ItemsControl] }
-                    if ($itemsControl) {
-                        # Show items in the category
-                        foreach ($item in $itemsControl.Items) {
-                            if ($item -is [Windows.Controls.Label]) {
-                                $item.Visibility = [Windows.Visibility]::Visible
-                            } elseif ($item -is [Windows.Controls.DockPanel] -or
-                                      $item -is [Windows.Controls.StackPanel]) {
-                                $item.Visibility = [Windows.Visibility]::Visible
-                            }
-                        }
-                    }
-                }
-            }
+    if ($null -eq $Sync) {
+        $Sync = $global:sync
+        if ($null -eq $Sync) {
+            $Sync = $script:sync
         }
+    }
+
+    # Validate that $Sync exists and has required structure
+    if ($null -eq $Sync) {
+        # Silent return - function called on every keystroke; no warning spam
         return
     }
 
-    # Search for matching tweaks when search string is not null
-    $tweakspanel = $sync.Form.FindName("tweakspanel")
+    if ($null -eq $Sync.Form) {
+        # Silent return - form not yet initialized
+        return
+    }
 
-    $tweakspanel.Children | ForEach-Object {
-        $categoryBorder = $_
-        $categoryVisible = $false
+    # ──────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────
+    # 2. GET REFERENCE TO TWEAKS PANEL
+    # ──────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────
 
-        if ($_ -is [Windows.Controls.Border]) {
-            # Find the ItemsControl
-            $dockPanel = $_.Child
-            if ($dockPanel -is [Windows.Controls.DockPanel]) {
-                $itemsControl = $dockPanel.Children | Where-Object { $_ -is [Windows.Controls.ItemsControl] }
-                if ($itemsControl) {
-                    $categoryLabel = $null
+    $tweaksPanel = $null
+    try {
+        $tweaksPanel = $Sync.Form.FindName("tweakspanel")
+    }
+    catch {
+        # Silent return - panel not found or disposed
+        return
+    }
 
-                    # Process all items in the ItemsControl
-                    for ($i = 0; $i -lt $itemsControl.Items.Count; $i++) {
-                        $item = $itemsControl.Items[$i]
+    if ($null -eq $tweaksPanel) {
+        # Silent return - panel doesn't exist
+        return
+    }
 
-                        if ($item -is [Windows.Controls.Label]) {
-                            $categoryLabel = $item
-                            $item.Visibility = [Windows.Visibility]::Collapsed
-                        } elseif ($item -is [Windows.Controls.DockPanel]) {
-                            $checkbox = $item.Children | Where-Object { $_ -is [Windows.Controls.CheckBox] } | Select-Object -First 1
-                            $label = $item.Children | Where-Object { $_ -is [Windows.Controls.Label] } | Select-Object -First 1
+    # ──────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────
+    # 3. HANDLE EMPTY/WHITESPACE SEARCH STRING - RESET TO DEFAULT STATE
+    # ──────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────
 
-                            if ($label -and ($label.Content -like "*$SearchString*" -or $label.ToolTip -like "*$SearchString*")) {
-                                $item.Visibility = [Windows.Visibility]::Visible
-                                if ($categoryLabel) { $categoryLabel.Visibility = [Windows.Visibility]::Visible }
-                                $categoryVisible = $true
-                            } else {
-                                $item.Visibility = [Windows.Visibility]::Collapsed
-                            }
-                        } elseif ($item -is [Windows.Controls.StackPanel]) {
-                            # StackPanel which contain checkboxes or other elements
-                            $checkbox = $item.Children | Where-Object { $_ -is [Windows.Controls.CheckBox] } | Select-Object -First 1
+    if ([string]::IsNullOrWhiteSpace($SearchString)) {
+        try {
+            $tweaksPanel.Children | ForEach-Object {
+                $categoryBorder = $_
 
-                            if ($checkbox -and ($checkbox.Content -like "*$SearchString*" -or $checkbox.ToolTip -like "*$SearchString*")) {
-                                $item.Visibility = [Windows.Visibility]::Visible
-                                if ($categoryLabel) { $categoryLabel.Visibility = [Windows.Visibility]::Visible }
-                                $categoryVisible = $true
-                            } else {
-                                $item.Visibility = [Windows.Visibility]::Collapsed
+                # Safely set visibility
+                if ($null -ne $categoryBorder) {
+                    $categoryBorder.Visibility = [Windows.Visibility]::Visible
+                }
+
+                # Process each category
+                if ($categoryBorder -is [Windows.Controls.Border]) {
+                    $dockPanel = $null
+                    if ($null -ne $categoryBorder.Child) {
+                        $dockPanel = $categoryBorder.Child
+                    }
+
+                    if ($dockPanel -is [Windows.Controls.DockPanel]) {
+                        $itemsControl = $null
+                        $itemsControl = $dockPanel.Children | Where-Object { $_ -is [Windows.Controls.ItemsControl] } | Select-Object -First 1
+
+                        if ($null -ne $itemsControl) {
+                            # Show all items in the category
+                            foreach ($item in $itemsControl.Items) {
+                                if ($null -ne $item) {
+                                    # Check if it's a category label (first Label in the ItemsControl)
+                                    if ($item -is [Windows.Controls.Label]) {
+                                        $item.Visibility = [Windows.Visibility]::Visible
+                                    }
+                                    elseif ($item -is [Windows.Controls.DockPanel] -or $item -is [Windows.Controls.StackPanel]) {
+                                        # Show all checkbox containers
+                                        $item.Visibility = [Windows.Visibility]::Visible
+                                    }
+                                }
                             }
                         }
                     }
                 }
             }
+        }
+        catch {
+            # Silent catch - UI element may be disposed
+        }
 
-            # Set the visibility based on if any item matched
-            $categoryBorder.Visibility = if ($categoryVisible) { [Windows.Visibility]::Visible } else { [Windows.Visibility]::Collapsed }
+        return
+    }
 
+    # ──────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────
+    # 4. PERFORM LITERAL SEARCH (NO WILDCARD EXPANSION)
+    # ──────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────
+
+    try {
+        # Normalize search term once for the entire operation
+        $searchTerm = $SearchString
+        if ($null -eq $searchTerm) {
+            $searchTerm = ""
+        }
+
+        # Iterate through all categories
+        $tweaksPanel.Children | ForEach-Object {
+            $categoryBorder = $_
+            $categoryHasMatch = $false
+
+            if ($categoryBorder -is [Windows.Controls.Border]) {
+                $dockPanel = $null
+                if ($null -ne $categoryBorder.Child) {
+                    $dockPanel = $categoryBorder.Child
+                }
+
+                if ($dockPanel -is [Windows.Controls.DockPanel]) {
+                    $itemsControl = $null
+                    $itemsControl = $dockPanel.Children | Where-Object { $_ -is [Windows.Controls.ItemsControl] } | Select-Object -First 1
+
+                    if ($null -ne $itemsControl) {
+                        $categoryLabel = $null
+
+                        # Process all items (checkboxes, labels, panels) in the ItemsControl
+                        for ($i = 0; $i -lt $itemsControl.Items.Count; $i++) {
+                            $item = $itemsControl.Items[$i]
+
+                            if ($null -eq $item) {
+                                continue
+                            }
+
+                            # ────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────
+                            # Check if this is a category label (usually first Label)
+                            # ────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────
+
+                            if ($item -is [Windows.Controls.Label]) {
+                                $categoryLabel = $item
+                                # Initially hide category label; show it only if matches found
+                                $item.Visibility = [Windows.Visibility]::Collapsed
+                            }
+
+                            # ────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────
+                            # Check if this is a DockPanel containing a tweak checkbox
+                            # ────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────
+
+                            elseif ($item -is [Windows.Controls.DockPanel]) {
+                                $checkbox = $null
+                                $label = $null
+
+                                # Safely extract checkbox and label
+                                $checkbox = $item.Children | Where-Object { $_ -is [Windows.Controls.CheckBox] } | Select-Object -First 1
+                                $label = $item.Children | Where-Object { $_ -is [Windows.Controls.Label] } | Select-Object -First 1
+
+                                # Check if tweak matches search criteria
+                                $itemMatches = $false
+
+                                if ($null -ne $label) {
+                                    $labelContent = $label.Content
+                                    $labelToolTip = $label.ToolTip
+
+                                    # Safely null-check properties
+                                    if ($null -eq $labelContent) {
+                                        $labelContent = ""
+                                    }
+                                    if ($null -eq $labelToolTip) {
+                                        $labelToolTip = ""
+                                    }
+
+                                    # Convert to string and perform LITERAL matching
+                                    $labelContentStr = [string]$labelContent
+                                    $labelToolTipStr = [string]$labelToolTip
+
+                                    # Use IndexOf for literal matching (no wildcard interpretation)
+                                    $contentMatch = $labelContentStr.IndexOf($searchTerm, [System.StringComparison]::OrdinalIgnoreCase) -ge 0
+                                    $toolTipMatch = $labelToolTipStr.IndexOf($searchTerm, [System.StringComparison]::OrdinalIgnoreCase) -ge 0
+
+                                    if ($contentMatch -or $toolTipMatch) {
+                                        $itemMatches = $true
+                                    }
+                                }
+
+                                # Set visibility based on match result
+                                if ($itemMatches) {
+                                    $item.Visibility = [Windows.Visibility]::Visible
+                                    $categoryHasMatch = $true
+                                }
+                                else {
+                                    $item.Visibility = [Windows.Visibility]::Collapsed
+                                }
+                            }
+
+                            # ────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────
+                            # Check if this is a StackPanel containing a tweak checkbox
+                            # ────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────
+
+                            elseif ($item -is [Windows.Controls.StackPanel]) {
+                                $checkbox = $null
+                                $checkbox = $item.Children | Where-Object { $_ -is [Windows.Controls.CheckBox] } | Select-Object -First 1
+
+                                $itemMatches = $false
+
+                                if ($null -ne $checkbox) {
+                                    $checkboxContent = $checkbox.Content
+                                    $checkboxToolTip = $checkbox.ToolTip
+
+                                    # Safely null-check properties
+                                    if ($null -eq $checkboxContent) {
+                                        $checkboxContent = ""
+                                    }
+                                    if ($null -eq $checkboxToolTip) {
+                                        $checkboxToolTip = ""
+                                    }
+
+                                    # Convert to string and perform LITERAL matching
+                                    $checkboxContentStr = [string]$checkboxContent
+                                    $checkboxToolTipStr = [string]$checkboxToolTip
+
+                                    # Use IndexOf for literal matching (no wildcard interpretation)
+                                    $contentMatch = $checkboxContentStr.IndexOf($searchTerm, [System.StringComparison]::OrdinalIgnoreCase) -ge 0
+                                    $toolTipMatch = $checkboxToolTipStr.IndexOf($searchTerm, [System.StringComparison]::OrdinalIgnoreCase) -ge 0
+
+                                    if ($contentMatch -or $toolTipMatch) {
+                                        $itemMatches = $true
+                                    }
+                                }
+
+                                # Set visibility based on match result
+                                if ($itemMatches) {
+                                    $item.Visibility = [Windows.Visibility]::Visible
+                                    $categoryHasMatch = $true
+                                }
+                                else {
+                                    $item.Visibility = [Windows.Visibility]::Collapsed
+                                }
+                            }
+                        }
+
+                        # ────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────
+                        # Update category label visibility and expanded/collapsed state
+                        # ────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────
+
+                        if ($categoryHasMatch) {
+                            # Show category label
+                            if ($null -ne $categoryLabel) {
+                                $categoryLabel.Visibility = [Windows.Visibility]::Visible
+
+                                # Update category label to expanded state (change "+" to "-")
+                                $labelContent = $categoryLabel.Content
+                                if ($null -ne $labelContent) {
+                                    $labelStr = [string]$labelContent
+
+                                    # Safe string replacement without -replace regex
+                                    if ($labelStr.StartsWith("+ ")) {
+                                        $expandedLabel = "- " + $labelStr.Substring(2)
+                                        $categoryLabel.Content = $expandedLabel
+                                    }
+                                }
+                            }
+                        }
+                    }
+                }
+
+                # ────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────
+                # Set category border visibility based on whether it has matches
+                # ────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────
+
+                if ($categoryHasMatch) {
+                    $categoryBorder.Visibility = [Windows.Visibility]::Visible
+                }
+                else {
+                    $categoryBorder.Visibility = [Windows.Visibility]::Collapsed
+                }
+            }
         }
     }
+    catch {
+        # Silent catch - UI elements may be disposed or in unexpected state
+        # Do not log to terminal as this function is called on every keystroke
+    }
 }

functions/private/Get-LocalizedYesNo.ps1

@@ -1,34 +0,0 @@
-function Get-LocalizedYesNo {
-    <#
-    .SYNOPSIS
-    This function runs choice.exe and captures its output to extract yes no in a localized Windows
-
-    .DESCRIPTION
-    The function retrieves the output of the command 'cmd /c "choice <nul 2>nul"' and converts the default output for Yes and No
-    in the localized format, such as "Yes=<first character>, No=<second character>".
-
-    .EXAMPLE
-    $yesNoArray = Get-LocalizedYesNo
-    Write-Host "Yes=$($yesNoArray[0]), No=$($yesNoArray[1])"
-    #>
-
-    # Run choice and capture its options as output
-    # The output shows the options for Yes and No as "[Y,N]?" in the (partially) localized format.
-    # eg. English: [Y,N]?
-    # Dutch: [Y,N]?
-    # German: [J,N]?
-    # French: [O,N]?
-    # Spanish: [S,N]?
-    # Italian: [S,N]?
-    # Russian: [Y,N]?
-
-    $line = cmd /c "choice <nul 2>nul"
-    $charactersArray = @()
-    $regexPattern = '([a-zA-Z])'
-    $charactersArray = [regex]::Matches($line, $regexPattern) | ForEach-Object { $_.Groups[1].Value }
-
-    Write-Debug "According to takeown.exe local Yes is $charactersArray[0]"
-    # Return the array of characters
-    return $charactersArray
-
-  }

functions/private/Get-WPFObjectName.ps1

@@ -1,31 +0,0 @@
-function Get-WPFObjectName {
-    <#
-        .SYNOPSIS
-            This is a helper function that generates an objectname with the prefix WPF that can be used as a Powershell Variable after compilation.
-            To achieve this, all characters that are not a-z, A-Z or 0-9 are simply removed from the name.
-
-        .PARAMETER type
-            The type of object for which the name should be generated. (e.g. Label, Button, CheckBox...)
-
-        .PARAMETER name
-            The name or description to be used for the object. (invalid characters are removed)
-
-        .OUTPUTS
-            A string that can be used as a object/variable name in powershell.
-            For example: WPFLabelMicrosoftTools
-
-        .EXAMPLE
-            Get-WPFObjectName -type Label -name "Microsoft Tools"
-    #>
-
-    param(
-        [Parameter(Mandatory, position=0)]
-        [string]$type,
-
-        [Parameter(position=1)]
-        [string]$name
-    )
-
-    $Output = $("WPF"+$type+$name) -replace '[^a-zA-Z0-9]', ''
-    return $Output
-}

functions/private/Get-WinUtilInstallerProcess.ps1

@@ -1,24 +0,0 @@
-function Get-WinUtilInstallerProcess {
-    <#
-
-    .SYNOPSIS
-        Checks if the given process is running
-
-    .PARAMETER Process
-        The process to check
-
-    .OUTPUTS
-        Boolean - True if the process is running
-
-    #>
-
-    param($Process)
-
-    if ($Null -eq $Process) {
-        return $false
-    }
-    if (Get-Process -Id $Process.Id -ErrorAction SilentlyContinue) {
-        return $true
-    }
-    return $false
-}

functions/private/Get-WinUtilSelectedPackages.ps1

@@ -1,18 +1,12 @@
-function Get-WinUtilSelectedPackages
-{
-     <#
-    .SYNOPSIS
-        Sorts given packages based on installer preference and availability.
+function Get-WinUtilSelectedPackages {
 
-    .OUTPUTS
-        Hashtable. Key = Package Manager, Value = ArrayList of packages to install
-    #>
-    param (
-        [Parameter(Mandatory=$true)]
-        $PackageList,
-        [Parameter(Mandatory=$true)]
-        [PackageManagers]$Preference
-    )
+     param(
+         [Parameter(Mandatory = $true)]
+         [object] $PackageList,
+     
+         [Parameter(Mandatory = $true)]
+         [PackageManagers] $Preference
+     )
 
     if ($PackageList.count -eq 1) {
         Invoke-WPFUIThread -ScriptBlock { Set-WinUtilTaskbaritem -state "Indeterminate" -value 0.01 -overlay "logo" }
@@ -23,34 +17,21 @@ function Get-WinUtilSelectedPackages
     $packages = [System.Collections.Hashtable]::new()
     $packagesWinget = [System.Collections.ArrayList]::new()
     $packagesChoco = [System.Collections.ArrayList]::new()
+
     $packages[[PackageManagers]::Winget] = $packagesWinget
     $packages[[PackageManagers]::Choco] = $packagesChoco
 
-    Write-Debug "Checking packages using Preference '$($Preference)'"
-
     foreach ($package in $PackageList) {
         switch ($Preference) {
             "Choco" {
                 if ($package.choco -eq "na") {
-                    Write-Debug "$($package.content) has no Choco value."
-                    $null = $packagesWinget.add($($package.winget))
-                    Write-Host "Queueing $($package.winget) for WinGet..."
+                    $null = $packagesWinget.add($package.winget)
                 } else {
                     $null = $packagesChoco.add($package.choco)
-                    Write-Host "Queueing $($package.choco) for Chocolatey..."
                 }
-                break
             }
             "Winget" {
-                if ($package.winget -eq "na") {
-                    Write-Debug "$($package.content) has no WinGet value."
-                    $null = $packagesChoco.add($package.choco)
-                    Write-Host "Queueing $($package.choco) for Chocolatey..."
-                } else {
-                    $null = $packagesWinget.add($($package.winget))
-                    Write-Host "Queueing $($package.winget) for WinGet..."
-                }
-                break
+                $null = $packagesWinget.add($package.winget)
             }
         }
     }

functions/private/Get-WinUtilToggleStatus.ps1

@@ -1,78 +1,47 @@
 Function Get-WinUtilToggleStatus {
-    <#
+    param(
+        [string]$ToggleSwitch
+    )
 
-    .SYNOPSIS
-        Pulls the registry keys for the given toggle switch and checks whether the toggle should be checked or unchecked
+    $toggleSwitchReg = if ($ToggleSwitch) {
+        $sync.configs.tweaks.$ToggleSwitch.registry
+    } else {
+        $ToggleSwitchReg
+    }
 
-    .PARAMETER ToggleSwitch
-        The name of the toggle to check
-
-    .OUTPUTS
-        Boolean to set the toggle's status to
-
-    #>
-
-    Param($ToggleSwitch)
-
-    $ToggleSwitchReg = $sync.configs.tweaks.$ToggleSwitch.registry
-
-    try {
-        if (($ToggleSwitchReg.path -imatch "hku") -and !(Get-PSDrive -Name HKU -ErrorAction SilentlyContinue)) {
-            $null = (New-PSDrive -PSProvider Registry -Name HKU -Root HKEY_USERS)
-            if (Get-PSDrive -Name HKU -ErrorAction SilentlyContinue) {
-                Write-Debug "HKU drive created successfully."
-            } else {
-                Write-Debug "Failed to create HKU drive."
-            }
-        }
-    } catch {
-        Write-Error "An error occurred regarding the HKU Drive: $_"
+    if (-not $toggleSwitchReg) {
         return $false
     }
 
-    if ($ToggleSwitchReg) {
-        $count = 0
+    New-PSDrive -Name HKU -PSProvider Registry -Root HKEY_USERS
 
-        foreach ($regentry in $ToggleSwitchReg) {
-            try {
-                if (!(Test-Path $regentry.Path)) {
-                    New-Item -Path $regentry.Path -Force | Out-Null
+    foreach ($regentry in $toggleSwitchReg) {
+
+        if (-not (Test-Path $regentry.Path)) {
+            New-Item -Path $regentry.Path -Force | Out-Null
+        }
+
+        $regstate = (Get-ItemProperty -Path $regentry.Path).$($regentry.Name)
+
+        if ($null -eq $regstate) {
+            switch ($regentry.DefaultState) {
+                "true" {
+                    $regstate = $regentry.Value
                 }
-                $regstate = (Get-ItemProperty -path $regentry.Path).$($regentry.Name)
-                if ($regstate -eq $regentry.Value) {
-                    $count += 1
-                    Write-Debug "$($regentry.Name) is true (state: $regstate, value: $($regentry.Value), original: $($regentry.OriginalValue))"
-                } else {
-                    Write-Debug "$($regentry.Name) is false (state: $regstate, value: $($regentry.Value), original: $($regentry.OriginalValue))"
+                "false" {
+                    $regstate = $regentry.OriginalValue
                 }
-                if ($null -eq $regstate) {
-                    switch ($regentry.DefaultState) {
-                        "true" {
-                            $regstate = $regentry.Value
-                            $count += 1
-                        }
-                        "false" {
-                            $regstate = $regentry.OriginalValue
-                        }
-                        default {
-                            Write-Error "Entry for $($regentry.Name) does not exist and no DefaultState is defined."
-                            $regstate = $regentry.OriginalValue
-                        }
-                    }
+                default {
+                    Write-Error "Entry $($regentry.Name): missing value and no DefaultState"
+                    $regstate = $regentry.OriginalValue
                 }
-            } catch {
-                Write-Error "An unexpected error occurred: $_"
             }
         }
 
-        if ($count -eq $ToggleSwitchReg.Count) {
-            Write-Debug "$($ToggleSwitchReg.Name) is true (count: $count)"
-            return $true
-        } else {
-            Write-Debug "$($ToggleSwitchReg.Name) is false (count: $count)"
+        if ($regstate -ne $regentry.Value) {
             return $false
         }
-    } else {
-        return $false
     }
+
+    return $true
 }

functions/private/Install-WinUtilProgramChoco.ps1

@@ -1,258 +1,16 @@
 function Install-WinUtilProgramChoco {
-    <#
-    .SYNOPSIS
-    Manages the installation or uninstallation of a list of Chocolatey packages.
+    param (
+        [Parameter(Mandatory=$true)]
+        [ValidateSet("Install", "Uninstall")]
+        [string]$Action,
 
-    .PARAMETER Programs
-    A string array containing the programs to be installed or uninstalled.
-
-    .PARAMETER Action
-    Specifies the action to perform: "Install" or "Uninstall". The default value is "Install".
-
-    .DESCRIPTION
-    This function processes a list of programs to be managed using Chocolatey. Depending on the specified action, it either installs or uninstalls each program in the list, updating the taskbar progress accordingly. After all operations are completed, temporary output files are cleaned up.
-
-    .EXAMPLE
-    Install-WinUtilProgramChoco -Programs @("7zip","chrome") -Action "Uninstall"
-    #>
-
-    param(
-        [Parameter(Mandatory, Position = 0)]
-        [string[]]$Programs,
-
-        [Parameter(Position = 1)]
-        [String]$Action = "Install"
+        [Parameter(Mandatory=$true)]
+        [string[]]$Programs
     )
 
-    function Initialize-OutputFile {
-        <#
-        .SYNOPSIS
-        Initializes an output file by removing any existing file and creating a new, empty file at the specified path.
-
-        .PARAMETER filePath
-        The full path to the file to be initialized.
-
-        .DESCRIPTION
-        This function ensures that the specified file is reset by removing any existing file at the provided path and then creating a new, empty file. It is useful when preparing a log or output file for subsequent operations.
-
-        .EXAMPLE
-        Initialize-OutputFile -filePath "C:\temp\output.txt"
-        #>
-
-        param ($filePath)
-        Remove-Item -Path $filePath -Force -ErrorAction SilentlyContinue
-        New-Item -ItemType File -Path $filePath | Out-Null
-    }
-
-    function Invoke-ChocoCommand {
-        <#
-        .SYNOPSIS
-        Executes a Chocolatey command with the specified arguments and returns the exit code.
-
-        .PARAMETER arguments
-        The arguments to be passed to the Chocolatey command.
-
-        .DESCRIPTION
-        This function runs a specified Chocolatey command by passing the provided arguments to the `choco` executable. It waits for the process to complete and then returns the exit code, allowing the caller to determine success or failure based on the exit code.
-
-        .RETURNS
-        [int]
-        The exit code of the Chocolatey command.
-
-        .EXAMPLE
-        $exitCode = Invoke-ChocoCommand -arguments "install 7zip -y"
-        #>
-
-        param ($arguments)
-        return (Start-Process -FilePath "choco" -ArgumentList $arguments -Wait -PassThru).ExitCode
-    }
-
-    function Test-UpgradeNeeded {
-        <#
-        .SYNOPSIS
-        Checks if an upgrade is needed for a Chocolatey package based on the content of a log file.
-
-        .PARAMETER filePath
-        The path to the log file that contains the output of a Chocolatey install command.
-
-        .DESCRIPTION
-        This function reads the specified log file and checks for keywords that indicate whether an upgrade is needed. It returns a boolean value indicating whether the terms "reinstall" or "already installed" are present, which suggests that the package might need an upgrade.
-
-        .RETURNS
-        [bool]
-        True if the log file indicates that an upgrade is needed; otherwise, false.
-
-        .EXAMPLE
-        $isUpgradeNeeded = Test-UpgradeNeeded -filePath "C:\temp\install-output.txt"
-        #>
-
-        param ($filePath)
-        return Get-Content -Path $filePath | Select-String -Pattern "reinstall|already installed" -Quiet
-    }
-
-    function Update-TaskbarProgress {
-        <#
-        .SYNOPSIS
-        Updates the taskbar progress based on the current installation progress.
-
-        .PARAMETER currentIndex
-        The current index of the program being installed or uninstalled.
-
-        .PARAMETER totalPrograms
-        The total number of programs to be installed or uninstalled.
-
-        .DESCRIPTION
-        This function calculates the progress of the installation or uninstallation process and updates the taskbar accordingly. The taskbar is set to "Normal" if all programs have been processed, otherwise, it is set to "Error" as a placeholder.
-
-        .EXAMPLE
-        Update-TaskbarProgress -currentIndex 3 -totalPrograms 10
-        #>
-
-        param (
-            [int]$currentIndex,
-            [int]$totalPrograms
-        )
-        $progressState = if ($currentIndex -eq $totalPrograms) { "Normal" } else { "Error" }
-        Invoke-WPFUIThread -ScriptBlock { Set-WinUtilTaskbaritem -state $progressState -value ($currentIndex / $totalPrograms) }
-    }
-
-    function Install-ChocoPackage {
-        <#
-        .SYNOPSIS
-        Installs a Chocolatey package and optionally upgrades it if needed.
-
-        .PARAMETER Program
-        A string containing the name of the Chocolatey package to be installed.
-
-        .PARAMETER currentIndex
-        The current index of the program in the list of programs to be managed.
-
-        .PARAMETER totalPrograms
-        The total number of programs to be installed.
-
-        .DESCRIPTION
-        This function installs a Chocolatey package by running the `choco install` command. If the installation output indicates that an upgrade might be needed, the function will attempt to upgrade the package. The taskbar progress is updated after each package is processed.
-
-        .EXAMPLE
-        Install-ChocoPackage -Program $Program -currentIndex 0 -totalPrograms 5
-        #>
-
-        param (
-            [string]$Program,
-            [int]$currentIndex,
-            [int]$totalPrograms
-        )
-
-        $installOutputFile = "$env:TEMP\Install-WinUtilProgramChoco.install-command.output.txt"
-        Initialize-OutputFile $installOutputFile
-
-        Write-Host "Starting installation of $Program with Chocolatey."
-
-        try {
-            $installStatusCode = Invoke-ChocoCommand "install $Program -y --log-file $installOutputFile"
-            if ($installStatusCode -eq 0) {
-
-                if (Test-UpgradeNeeded $installOutputFile) {
-                    $upgradeStatusCode = Invoke-ChocoCommand "upgrade $Program -y"
-                    Write-Host "$Program was" $(if ($upgradeStatusCode -eq 0) { "upgraded successfully." } else { "not upgraded." })
-                }
-                else {
-                    Write-Host "$Program installed successfully."
-                }
-            }
-            else {
-                Write-Host "Failed to install $Program."
-            }
-        }
-        catch {
-            Write-Host "Failed to install $Program due to an error: $_"
-        }
-        finally {
-            Update-TaskbarProgress $currentIndex $totalPrograms
-        }
-    }
-
-    function Uninstall-ChocoPackage {
-        <#
-        .SYNOPSIS
-        Uninstalls a Chocolatey package and any related metapackages.
-
-        .PARAMETER Program
-        A string containing the name of the Chocolatey package to be uninstalled.
-
-        .PARAMETER currentIndex
-        The current index of the program in the list of programs to be managed.
-
-        .PARAMETER totalPrograms
-        The total number of programs to be uninstalled.
-
-        .DESCRIPTION
-        This function uninstalls a Chocolatey package and any related metapackages (e.g., .install or .portable variants). It updates the taskbar progress after processing each package.
-
-        .EXAMPLE
-        Uninstall-ChocoPackage -Program $Program -currentIndex 0 -totalPrograms 5
-        #>
-
-        param (
-            [string]$Program,
-            [int]$currentIndex,
-            [int]$totalPrograms
-        )
-
-        $uninstallOutputFile = "$env:TEMP\Install-WinUtilProgramChoco.uninstall-command.output.txt"
-        Initialize-OutputFile $uninstallOutputFile
-
-        Write-Host "Searching for metapackages of $Program (.install or .portable)"
-        $chocoPackages = ((choco list | Select-String -Pattern "$Program(\.install|\.portable)?").Matches.Value) -join " "
-        if ($chocoPackages) {
-            Write-Host "Starting uninstallation of $chocoPackages with Chocolatey..."
-            try {
-                $uninstallStatusCode = Invoke-ChocoCommand "uninstall $chocoPackages -y"
-                Write-Host "$Program" $(if ($uninstallStatusCode -eq 0) { "uninstalled successfully." } else { "failed to uninstall." })
-            }
-            catch {
-                Write-Host "Failed to uninstall $Program due to an error: $_"
-            }
-            finally {
-                Update-TaskbarProgress $currentIndex $totalPrograms
-            }
-        }
-        else {
-            Write-Host "$Program is not installed."
-        }
-    }
-
-    $totalPrograms = $Programs.Count
-    if ($totalPrograms -le 0) {
-        throw "Parameter 'Programs' must have at least one item."
-    }
-
-    Write-Host "==========================================="
-    Write-Host "--   Configuring Chocolatey packages   ---"
-    Write-Host "==========================================="
-
-    for ($currentIndex = 0; $currentIndex -lt $totalPrograms; $currentIndex++) {
-        $Program = $Programs[$currentIndex]
-        Set-WinUtilProgressBar -label "$Action $($Program)" -percent ($currentIndex / $totalPrograms * 100)
-        Invoke-WPFUIThread -ScriptBlock { Set-WinUtilTaskbaritem -value ($currentIndex / $totalPrograms)}
-
-        switch ($Action) {
-            "Install" {
-                Install-ChocoPackage -Program $Program -currentIndex $currentIndex -totalPrograms $totalPrograms
-            }
-            "Uninstall" {
-                Uninstall-ChocoPackage -Program $Program -currentIndex $currentIndex -totalPrograms $totalPrograms
-            }
-            default {
-                throw "Invalid action parameter value: '$Action'."
-            }
-        }
-    }
-    Set-WinUtilProgressBar -label "$($Action)ation done" -percent 100
-    # Cleanup Output Files
-    $outputFiles = @("$env:TEMP\Install-WinUtilProgramChoco.install-command.output.txt", "$env:TEMP\Install-WinUtilProgramChoco.uninstall-command.output.txt")
-    foreach ($filePath in $outputFiles) {
-        Remove-Item -Path $filePath -Force -ErrorAction SilentlyContinue
+    if ($Action -eq 'Install') {
+        Start-Process -FilePath choco -ArgumentList "install $Programs -y" -NoNewWindow -Wait
+    } else {
+        Start-Process -FilePath choco -ArgumentList "uninstall $Programs -y" -NoNewWindow -Wait
     }
 }
-

functions/private/Install-WinUtilProgramWinget.ps1

@@ -1,135 +1,16 @@
 Function Install-WinUtilProgramWinget {
-    <#
-    .SYNOPSIS
-    Runs the designated action on the provided programs using Winget
-
-    .PARAMETER Programs
-    A list of programs to process
-
-    .PARAMETER action
-    The action to perform on the programs, can be either 'Install' or 'Uninstall'
-
-    .NOTES
-    The triple quotes are required any time you need a " in a normal script block.
-    The winget Return codes are documented here: https://github.com/microsoft/winget-cli/blob/master/doc/windows/package-actionr/winget/returnCodes.md
-    #>
-
-    param(
-        [Parameter(Mandatory, Position=0)]$Programs,
-
-        [Parameter(Mandatory, Position=1)]
+    param (
+        [Parameter(Mandatory=$true)]
         [ValidateSet("Install", "Uninstall")]
-        [String]$Action
+        [string]$Action,
+
+        [Parameter(Mandatory=$true)]
+        [string[]]$Programs
     )
 
-    Function Invoke-Winget {
-    <#
-    .SYNOPSIS
-    Invokes the winget.exe with the provided arguments and return the exit code
-
-    .PARAMETER wingetId
-    The Id of the Program that WinGet should Install/Uninstall
-
-    .NOTES
-    Invoke WinGet uses the public variable $Action defined outside the function to determine if a Program should be installed or removed
-    #>
-        param (
-            [string]$wingetId
-        )
-
-        $commonArguments = "--id $wingetId --silent"
-        $arguments = if ($Action -eq "Install") {
-            "install $commonArguments --accept-source-agreements --accept-package-agreements --source winget"
-        } else {
-            "uninstall $commonArguments --source winget"
-        }
-
-        $processParams = @{
-            FilePath = "winget"
-            ArgumentList = $arguments
-            Wait = $true
-            PassThru = $true
-            NoNewWindow = $true
-        }
-
-        return (Start-Process @processParams).ExitCode
+    if ($Action -eq 'Install') {
+        Start-Process -FilePath winget -ArgumentList "install $Programs --accept-package-agreements --source winget --silent" -NoNewWindow -Wait
+    } else {
+        Start-Process -FilePath winget -ArgumentList "uninstall $Programs --source winget --silent" -NoNewWindow -Wait
     }
-
-    Function Invoke-Install {
-    <#
-    .SYNOPSIS
-    Contains the Install Logic and return code handling from winget
-
-    .PARAMETER Program
-    The WinGet ID of the Program that should be installed
-    #>
-        param (
-            [string]$Program
-        )
-        $status = Invoke-Winget -wingetId $Program
-        if ($status -eq 0) {
-            Write-Host "$($Program) installed successfully."
-            return $true
-        } elseif ($status -eq -1978335189) {
-            Write-Host "No applicable update found for $($Program)."
-            return $true
-        }
-
-        Write-Host "Failed to install $($Program)."
-        return $false
-    }
-
-    Function Invoke-Uninstall {
-        <#
-        .SYNOPSIS
-        Contains the Uninstall Logic and return code handling from WinGet
-
-        .PARAMETER Program
-        The WinGet ID of the Program that should be uninstalled
-        #>
-        param (
-            [string]$Program
-        )
-
-        try {
-            $status = Invoke-Winget -wingetId $Program
-            if ($status -eq 0) {
-                Write-Host "$($Program) uninstalled successfully."
-                return $true
-            } else {
-                Write-Host "Failed to uninstall $($Program)."
-                return $false
-            }
-        } catch {
-            Write-Host "Failed to uninstall $($Program) due to an error: $_"
-            return $false
-        }
-    }
-
-    $count = $Programs.Count
-    $failedPackages = @()
-
-    Write-Host "==========================================="
-    Write-Host "--    Configuring WinGet packages       ---"
-    Write-Host "==========================================="
-
-    for ($i = 0; $i -lt $count; $i++) {
-        $Program = $Programs[$i]
-        $result = $false
-        Set-WinUtilProgressBar -label "$Action $($Program)" -percent ($i / $count * 100)
-        Invoke-WPFUIThread -ScriptBlock{ Set-WinUtilTaskbaritem -value ($i / $count)}
-
-        $result = switch ($Action) {
-            "Install" {Invoke-Install -Program $Program}
-            "Uninstall" {Invoke-Uninstall -Program $Program}
-            default {throw "[Install-WinUtilProgramWinget] Invalid action: $Action"}
-        }
-
-        if (-not $result) {
-            $failedPackages += $Program
-        }
-    }
-
-    Set-WinUtilProgressBar -label "$($Action) action done." -percent 100
-    return $failedPackages
 }

functions/private/Invoke-WinUtilCurrentSystem.ps1

@@ -117,10 +117,6 @@ Function Invoke-WinUtilCurrentSystem {
                 if ($values -notcontains $false) {
                     Write-Output $Config
                 }
-            } else {
-                if ($invokeScript -or $appxKeys) {
-                    Write-Debug "Skipping $Config in Get Installed: no detectable registry, scheduled task, or service state."
-                }
             }
         }
     }

functions/private/Invoke-WinUtilFeatureInstall.ps1

@@ -1,49 +1,16 @@
-function Invoke-WinUtilFeatureInstall {
-    <#
+function Invoke-WinUtilFeatureInstall ($CheckBox) {
 
-    .SYNOPSIS
-        Converts all the values from the tweaks.json and routes them to the appropriate function
-
-    #>
-
-    param(
-        $CheckBox
-    )
-
-    if($sync.configs.feature.$CheckBox.feature) {
-        Foreach( $feature in $sync.configs.feature.$CheckBox.feature ) {
-            try {
-                Write-Host "Installing $feature"
-                Enable-WindowsOptionalFeature -Online -FeatureName $feature -All -NoRestart
-            } catch {
-                if ($CheckBox.Exception.Message -like "*requires elevation*") {
-                    Write-Warning "Unable to Install $feature due to permissions. Are you running as admin?"
-                    Invoke-WPFUIThread -ScriptBlock { Set-WinUtilTaskbaritem -state "Error" }
-                } else {
-
-                    Write-Warning "Unable to Install $feature due to unhandled exception."
-                    Write-Warning $CheckBox.Exception.StackTrace
-                }
-            }
+    if ($sync.configs.feature.$CheckBox.feature) {
+        foreach ($feature in $sync.configs.feature.$CheckBox.feature) {
+            Write-Host "Installing $feature"
+            Enable-WindowsOptionalFeature -Online -FeatureName $feature -All -NoRestart -ErrorAction Stop
         }
     }
-    if($sync.configs.feature.$CheckBox.InvokeScript) {
-        Foreach( $script in $sync.configs.feature.$CheckBox.InvokeScript ) {
-            try {
-                $Scriptblock = [scriptblock]::Create($script)
 
-                Write-Host "Running Script for $CheckBox"
-                Invoke-Command $scriptblock -ErrorAction stop
-            } catch {
-                if ($CheckBox.Exception.Message -like "*requires elevation*") {
-                    Write-Warning "Unable to Install $feature due to permissions. Are you running as admin?"
-                    Invoke-WPFUIThread -ScriptBlock { Set-WinUtilTaskbaritem -state "Error" }
-                } else {
-                    Invoke-WPFUIThread -ScriptBlock { Set-WinUtilTaskbaritem -state "Error" }
-                    Write-Warning "Unable to Install $feature due to unhandled exception."
-                    Write-Warning $CheckBox.Exception.StackTrace
-                }
-            }
+    if ($sync.configs.feature.$CheckBox.InvokeScript) {
+        foreach ($script in $sync.configs.feature.$CheckBox.InvokeScript) {
+            Write-Host "Running Script for $CheckBox"
+            Invoke-Command -ScriptBlock ([scriptblock]::Create($script)) -ErrorAction Stop
         }
     }
 }

functions/private/Invoke-WinUtilFontScaling.ps1

@@ -67,7 +67,6 @@ function Invoke-WinUtilFontScaling {
                 # Calculates and applies the new font size
                 $newValue = [math]::Round($originalValue * $ScaleFactor, 1)
                 $sync.Form.Resources[$resourceName] = $newValue
-                Write-Debug "Scaled $resourceName from original $originalValue to $newValue (factor: $ScaleFactor)"
             }
         }
         catch {
@@ -80,8 +79,4 @@ function Invoke-WinUtilFontScaling {
         $percentage = [math]::Round($ScaleFactor * 100)
         $sync.FontScalingValue.Text = "$percentage%"
     }
-
-    Write-Debug "Font scaling applied with factor: $ScaleFactor"
 }
-
-

functions/private/Invoke-WinUtilISO.ps1

@@ -213,6 +213,90 @@ function Invoke-WinUtilISOModify {
             })
         }
 
+        function Get-DismImageInfoMap {
+            param(
+                [Parameter(Mandatory)][string]$ImagePath,
+                [int]$Index = 1
+            )
+
+            $map = @{}
+            $lines = & dism /English "/Get-ImageInfo" "/ImageFile:$ImagePath" "/Index:$Index"
+            foreach ($line in $lines) {
+                if ($line -match '^\s*([^:]+?)\s*:\s*(.*)$') {
+                    $key = $Matches[1].Trim()
+                    $val = $Matches[2].Trim()
+                    if (-not $map.ContainsKey($key)) {
+                        $map[$key] = $val
+                    }
+                }
+            }
+            return $map
+        }
+
+        function Invoke-WinUtilWimMetadataHydration {
+            param(
+                [Parameter(Mandatory)][string]$ImagePath,
+                [Parameter(Mandatory)][string]$EditionName,
+                [scriptblock]$Logger
+            )
+
+            function LogMeta([string]$Message) {
+                if ($Logger) {
+                    $null = $Logger.Invoke($Message)
+                }
+            }
+
+            $before = Get-DismImageInfoMap -ImagePath $ImagePath -Index 1
+            $undefinedBefore = @($before.GetEnumerator() | Where-Object { $_.Value -eq '<undefined>' } | ForEach-Object { $_.Key })
+
+            if ($undefinedBefore.Count -eq 0) {
+                LogMeta "Metadata check: no undefined DISM fields detected."
+                return
+            }
+
+            LogMeta "Metadata check: undefined DISM fields detected: $($undefinedBefore -join ', ')"
+            LogMeta "Attempting best-effort metadata hydration for install.wim..."
+
+            $setImage = Get-Command Set-WindowsImage -ErrorAction SilentlyContinue
+            if (-not $setImage) {
+                LogMeta "Set-WindowsImage is unavailable on this host; cannot write additional WIM metadata fields."
+                return
+            }
+
+            $targetName = if ($EditionName -and $EditionName -ne 'Unknown') { $EditionName } else { $before['Name'] }
+            if (-not $targetName) { $targetName = 'Windows 11' }
+
+            $targetDescription = if ($before['Description'] -and $before['Description'] -ne '<undefined>') {
+                $before['Description']
+            } else {
+                $targetName
+            }
+
+            $setArgs = @{
+                ImagePath   = $ImagePath
+                Index       = 1
+                Name        = $targetName
+                Description = $targetDescription
+                ErrorAction = 'Stop'
+            }
+
+            try {
+                Set-WindowsImage @setArgs | Out-Null
+                LogMeta "Applied Set-WindowsImage metadata updates (Name/Description)."
+            } catch {
+                LogMeta "Warning: Set-WindowsImage metadata update failed: $_"
+            }
+
+            $after = Get-DismImageInfoMap -ImagePath $ImagePath -Index 1
+            $undefinedAfter = @($after.GetEnumerator() | Where-Object { $_.Value -eq '<undefined>' } | ForEach-Object { $_.Key })
+            if ($undefinedAfter.Count -eq 0) {
+                LogMeta "Metadata hydration complete: no undefined DISM fields remain."
+            } else {
+                LogMeta "Metadata hydration complete. Remaining undefined DISM fields: $($undefinedAfter -join ', ')"
+                LogMeta "Note: some DISM metadata fields are read-only and come from Microsoft image internals."
+            }
+        }
+
         try {
             $sync["WPFWin11ISOStatusLog"].Dispatcher.Invoke([action]{
                 $sync["WPFWin11ISOSelectSection"].Visibility = "Collapsed"
@@ -261,6 +345,9 @@ function Invoke-WinUtilISOModify {
             $localWim = Join-Path $isoContents "sources\install.wim"
             Log "Unused editions removed. install.wim now contains only '$selectedEditionName'."
 
+            SetProgress "Hydrating WIM metadata..." 76
+            Invoke-WinUtilWimMetadataHydration -ImagePath $localWim -EditionName $selectedEditionName -Logger ${function:Log}
+
             SetProgress "Dismounting source ISO..." 80
             Log "Dismounting original ISO..."
             Dismount-DiskImage -ImagePath $isoPath

functions/private/Invoke-WinUtilInstallPSProfile.ps1

@@ -1,8 +1,15 @@
 function Invoke-WinUtilInstallPSProfile {
-
-    if (Test-Path $Profile) {
-        Rename-Item $Profile -NewName ($Profile + '.bak')
+    if (-not (Get-Command wt)) {
+        Write-Host "Windows Terminal not found installing..."
+        Install-WinUtilWinget
+        winget install Microsoft.WindowsTerminal --source winget --silent
     }
 
-    Start-Process pwsh -ArgumentList '-Command "irm https://github.com/ChrisTitusTech/powershell-profile/raw/main/setup.ps1 | iex"'
+    if (-not (Get-Command pwsh)) {
+        Write-Host "Powershell 7 not found installing..."
+        Install-WinUtilWinget
+        winget install Microsoft.PowerShell --source winget --silent
+    }
+
+    wt new-tab pwsh -NoExit -Command "irm https://github.com/ChrisTitusTech/powershell-profile/raw/main/setup.ps1 | iex"
 }

functions/private/Invoke-WinUtilTweaks.ps1

@@ -21,8 +21,7 @@ function Invoke-WinUtilTweaks {
         $KeepServiceStartup = $true
     )
 
-    Write-Debug "Tweaks: $($CheckBox)"
-    if($undo) {
+    if ($undo) {
         $Values = @{
             Registry = "OriginalValue"
             Service = "OriginalType"
@@ -37,18 +36,16 @@ function Invoke-WinUtilTweaks {
             ScriptType = "InvokeScript"
         }
     }
-    if($sync.configs.tweaks.$CheckBox.service) {
-        Write-Debug "KeepServiceStartup is $KeepServiceStartup"
+    if ($sync.configs.tweaks.$CheckBox.service) {
         $sync.configs.tweaks.$CheckBox.service | ForEach-Object {
             $changeservice = $true
 
         # The check for !($undo) is required, without it the script will throw an error for accessing unavailable member, which's the 'OriginalService' Property
-            if($KeepServiceStartup -AND !($undo)) {
+            if ($KeepServiceStartup -AND !($undo)) {
                 try {
                     # Check if the service exists
                     $service = Get-Service -Name $psitem.Name -ErrorAction Stop
                     if(!($service.StartType.ToString() -eq $psitem.$($values.OriginalService))) {
-                        Write-Debug "Service $($service.Name) was changed in the past to $($service.StartType.ToString()) from it's original type of $($psitem.$($values.OriginalService)), will not change it to $($psitem.$($values.service))"
                         $changeservice = $false
                     }
                 } catch [System.ServiceProcess.ServiceNotFoundException] {
@@ -56,41 +53,28 @@ function Invoke-WinUtilTweaks {
                 }
             }
 
-            if($changeservice) {
-                Write-Debug "$($psitem.Name) and state is $($psitem.$($values.service))"
+            if ($changeservice) {
                 Set-WinUtilService -Name $psitem.Name -StartupType $psitem.$($values.Service)
             }
         }
     }
-    if($sync.configs.tweaks.$CheckBox.registry) {
+    if ($sync.configs.tweaks.$CheckBox.registry) {
         $sync.configs.tweaks.$CheckBox.registry | ForEach-Object {
-            Write-Debug "$($psitem.Name) and state is $($psitem.$($values.registry))"
-            if (($psitem.Path -imatch "hku") -and !(Get-PSDrive -Name HKU -ErrorAction SilentlyContinue)) {
-                $null = (New-PSDrive -PSProvider Registry -Name HKU -Root HKEY_USERS)
-                if (Get-PSDrive -Name HKU -ErrorAction SilentlyContinue) {
-                    Write-Debug "HKU drive created successfully."
-                } else {
-                    Write-Debug "Failed to create HKU drive."
-                }
-            }
             Set-WinUtilRegistry -Name $psitem.Name -Path $psitem.Path -Type $psitem.Type -Value $psitem.$($values.registry)
         }
     }
-    if($sync.configs.tweaks.$CheckBox.$($values.ScriptType)) {
+    if ($sync.configs.tweaks.$CheckBox.$($values.ScriptType)) {
         $sync.configs.tweaks.$CheckBox.$($values.ScriptType) | ForEach-Object {
-            Write-Debug "$($psitem) and state is $($psitem.$($values.ScriptType))"
             $Scriptblock = [scriptblock]::Create($psitem)
             Invoke-WinUtilScript -ScriptBlock $scriptblock -Name $CheckBox
         }
     }
 
-    if(!$undo) {
+    if (!$undo) {
         if($sync.configs.tweaks.$CheckBox.appx) {
             $sync.configs.tweaks.$CheckBox.appx | ForEach-Object {
-                Write-Debug "UNDO $($psitem.Name)"
                 Remove-WinUtilAPPX -Name $psitem
             }
         }
-
     }
 }

functions/private/Invoke-WinUtilUninstallPSProfile.ps1

@@ -1,10 +1,9 @@
 function Invoke-WinUtilUninstallPSProfile {
-    if (Test-Path ($Profile + '.bak')) {
-        Remove-Item $Profile
-        Rename-Item ($Profile + '.bak') -NewName $Profile
-    }
-    else {
-        Remove-Item $Profile
+
+    if (Test-Path ($Profile + ".bak")) {
+        Move-Item -Path ($Profile + ".bak") -Destination $Profile
+    } else {
+        Remove-Item -Path $Profile
     }
 
     Write-Host "Successfully uninstalled CTT PowerShell Profile." -ForegroundColor Green

functions/private/Reset-WPFCheckBoxes.ps1

@@ -23,14 +23,6 @@ function Reset-WPFCheckBoxes {
 
     $CheckBoxesToCheck = $sync.selectedApps + $sync.selectedTweaks + $sync.selectedFeatures
     $CheckBoxes = ($sync.GetEnumerator()).where{ $_.Value -is [System.Windows.Controls.CheckBox] -and $_.Name -notlike "WPFToggle*" -and $_.Name -like "$checkboxfilterpattern"}
-    Write-Debug "Getting checkboxes to set, number of checkboxes: $($CheckBoxes.Count)"
-
-    if ($CheckBoxesToCheck -ne "") {
-        $debugMsg = "CheckBoxes to Check are: "
-        $CheckBoxesToCheck | ForEach-Object { $debugMsg += "$_, " }
-        $debugMsg = $debugMsg -replace (',\s*$', '')
-        Write-Debug "$debugMsg"
-    }
 
     foreach ($CheckBox in $CheckBoxes) {
         $checkboxName = $CheckBox.Key
@@ -43,11 +35,9 @@ function Reset-WPFCheckBoxes {
         if ($CheckBoxesToCheck -contains $checkboxName) {
             # If it exists, set IsChecked to true
             $sync.$checkboxName.IsChecked = $true
-            Write-Debug "$checkboxName is checked"
         } else {
             # If it doesn't exist, set IsChecked to false
             $sync.$checkboxName.IsChecked = $false
-            Write-Debug "$checkboxName is not checked"
         }
     }
 
@@ -68,7 +58,6 @@ function Reset-WPFCheckBoxes {
         foreach ($toggle in $allToggles) {
             if ($importedToggles -contains $toggle.Key) {
                 $sync[$toggle.Key].IsChecked = $true
-                Write-Debug "Restoring toggle: $($toggle.Key) = checked"
             }
             # Toggles not present in the import are intentionally left untouched;
             # their current UI state already reflects the real system state.

functions/private/Set-Preferences.ps1

@@ -34,7 +34,6 @@ function Set-Preferences{
         $ini = ""
         foreach($key in $sync.preferences.Keys) {
             $pref = "$($key)=$($sync.preferences.$key)"
-            Write-Debug "Saving pref: $($pref)"
             $ini = $ini + $pref + "`r`n"
         }
         $ini | Out-File $iniPath
@@ -49,7 +48,6 @@ function Set-Preferences{
                     $arr = $line -split "=",-2
                     $key = $arr[0] -replace "\s",""
                     $value = $arr[1] -replace "\s",""
-                    Write-Debug "Preference: Key = '$($key)' Value ='$($value)'"
                     $sync.preferences.$key = $value
                 }
             }

functions/private/Update-WinUtilProgramWinget.ps1

@@ -1,21 +0,0 @@
-Function Update-WinUtilProgramWinget {
-
-    <#
-
-    .SYNOPSIS
-        This will update all programs using WinGet
-
-    #>
-
-    [ScriptBlock]$wingetinstall = {
-
-        $host.ui.RawUI.WindowTitle = """WinGet Install"""
-
-        Start-Transcript "$logdir\winget-update_$dateTime.log" -Append
-        winget upgrade --all --accept-source-agreements --accept-package-agreements --scope=machine --silent
-
-    }
-
-    $global:WinGetInstall = Start-Process -Verb runas powershell -ArgumentList "-command invoke-command -scriptblock {$wingetinstall} -argumentlist '$($ProgramsToInstall -join ",")'" -PassThru
-
-}

functions/private/Update-WinUtilSelections.ps1

@@ -12,8 +12,6 @@ function Update-WinUtilSelections {
         $flatJson
     )
 
-    Write-Debug "JSON to import: $($flatJson)"
-
     foreach ($item in $flatJson) {
         # Ensure each item is treated as a string to handle PSCustomObject from JSON deserialization
         $cbkey = [string]$item
@@ -51,11 +49,4 @@ function Update-WinUtilSelections {
             }
         }
     }
-
-    Write-Debug "-------------------------------------"
-    Write-Debug "Selected Apps: $($sync.selectedApps)"
-    Write-Debug "Selected Tweaks: $($sync.selectedTweaks)"
-    Write-Debug "Selected Toggles: $($sync.selectedToggles)"
-    Write-Debug "Selected Features: $($sync.selectedFeatures)"
-    Write-Debug "--------------------------------------"
 }

functions/public/Invoke-WPFButton.ps1

@@ -65,6 +65,7 @@ function Invoke-WPFButton {
         "WPFGetInstalled" {Invoke-WPFGetInstalled -CheckBox "winget"}
         "WPFGetInstalledTweaks" {Invoke-WPFGetInstalled -CheckBox "tweaks"}
         "WPFCloseButton" {$sync.Form.Close(); Write-Host "Bye bye!"}
+        "WPFMinimizeButton" {$sync.Form.WindowState = [Windows.WindowState]::Minimized}
         "WPFselectedAppsButton" {$sync.selectedAppsPopup.IsOpen = -not $sync.selectedAppsPopup.IsOpen}
         "WPFToggleFOSSHighlight" {
             if ($sync.WPFToggleFOSSHighlight.IsChecked) {

functions/public/Invoke-WPFInstallUpgrade.ps1

@@ -1,36 +1,21 @@
 function Invoke-WPFInstallUpgrade {
-    <#
-
-    .SYNOPSIS
-        Invokes the function that upgrades all installed programs
-
-    #>
     if ($sync.ChocoRadioButton.IsChecked) {
-        Install-WinUtilChoco
-        $chocoUpgradeStatus = (Start-Process "choco" -ArgumentList "upgrade all -y" -Wait -PassThru -NoNewWindow).ExitCode
-        if ($chocoUpgradeStatus -eq 0) {
-            Write-Host "Upgrade Successful"
-        }
-        else{
-            Write-Host "Error Occurred. Return Code: $chocoUpgradeStatus"
-        }
-    }
-    else{
-        if((Test-WinUtilPackageManager -winget) -eq "not-installed") {
-            return
-        }
-
-        if(Get-WinUtilInstallerProcess -Process $global:WinGetInstall) {
-            $msg = "[Invoke-WPFInstallUpgrade] Install process is currently running. Please check for a powershell window labeled 'Winget Install'"
-            [System.Windows.MessageBox]::Show($msg, "Winutil", [System.Windows.MessageBoxButton]::OK, [System.Windows.MessageBoxImage]::Warning)
-            return
-        }
-
-        Update-WinUtilProgramWinget
+        Install-WinUtilChoco # Ensure Chocolatey is installed before upgrading
 
         Write-Host "==========================================="
         Write-Host "--           Updates started            ---"
         Write-Host "-- You can close this window if desired ---"
         Write-Host "==========================================="
+
+        Start-Process -FilePath powershell.exe -ArgumentList 'choco upgrade all -y'
+    } else {
+        Install-WinUtilWinget # Ensure WinGet is installed before upgrading
+
+        Write-Host "==========================================="
+        Write-Host "--           Updates started            ---"
+        Write-Host "-- You can close this window if desired ---"
+        Write-Host "==========================================="
+
+        Start-Process -FilePath powershell.exe -ArgumentList 'winget upgrade --all --include-unknown --silent --accept-source-agreements --accept-package-agreements'
     }
 }

functions/public/Invoke-WPFSelectedCheckboxesUpdate.ps1

@@ -85,11 +85,4 @@ function Invoke-WPFSelectedCheckboxesUpdate{
             Write-Host "Unknown group for checkbox: $($appKey)"
         }
     }
-
-    Write-Debug "-------------------------------------"
-    Write-Debug "Selected Apps: $($sync.selectedApps)"
-    Write-Debug "Selected Tweaks: $($sync.selectedTweaks)"
-    Write-Debug "Selected Toggles: $($sync.selectedToggles)"
-    Write-Debug "Selected Features: $($sync.selectedFeatures)"
-    Write-Debug "--------------------------------------"
 }

functions/public/Invoke-WPFUpdatesdefault.ps1

@@ -16,6 +16,9 @@ function Invoke-WPFUpdatesdefault {
     Remove-Item -Path "HKLM:\SOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\DriverSearching" -Recurse -Force
     Remove-Item -Path "HKLM:\SOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\WindowsUpdate" -Recurse -Force
 
+    Write-Host "Showing Windows Updates in settings"
+    Remove-ItemProperty -Path HKLM:\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Policies\Explorer -Name SettingsPageVisibility
+
     Write-Host "Reenabling Windows Update Services..." -ForegroundColor Green
 
     Write-Host "Restored BITS to Manual"

functions/public/Invoke-WPFUpdatesdisable.ps1

@@ -19,6 +19,9 @@ function Invoke-WPFUpdatesdisable {
     New-Item -Path "HKLM:\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\DeliveryOptimization\Config" -Force
     Set-ItemProperty -Path "HKLM:\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\DeliveryOptimization\Config" -Name "DODownloadMode" -Type DWord -Value 0
 
+    Write-Host "Hiding Windows Updates from settings"
+    Set-ItemProperty -Path HKLM:\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Policies\Explorer -Name SettingsPageVisibility -Value hide:windowsupdate
+
     Write-Host "Disabled BITS Service"
     Set-Service -Name BITS -StartupType Disabled
 

functions/public/Invoke-WPFtweaksbutton.ps1

@@ -14,6 +14,9 @@ function Invoke-WPFtweaksbutton {
 
   $Tweaks = $sync.selectedTweaks
   $dnsProvider = $sync["WPFchangedns"].text
+  if (-not ($dnsProvider)) {
+    $dnsProvider = "Default"
+  }
   $restorePointTweak = "WPFTweaksRestorePoint"
   $restorePointSelected = $Tweaks -contains $restorePointTweak
   $tweaksToRun = @($Tweaks | Where-Object { $_ -ne $restorePointTweak })
@@ -26,8 +29,6 @@ function Invoke-WPFtweaksbutton {
     return
   }
 
-  Write-Debug "Number of tweaks to process: $($Tweaks.Count)"
-
   if ($restorePointSelected) {
     $sync.ProcessRunning = $true
 
@@ -55,7 +56,6 @@ function Invoke-WPFtweaksbutton {
   # The leading "," in the ParameterList is necessary because we only provide one argument and powershell cannot be convinced that we want a nested loop with only one argument otherwise
   $handle = Invoke-WPFRunspace -ParameterList @(("tweaks", $tweaksToRun), ("dnsProvider", $dnsProvider), ("completedSteps", $completedSteps), ("totalSteps", $totalSteps)) -ScriptBlock {
     param($tweaks, $dnsProvider, $completedSteps, $totalSteps)
-    Write-Debug "Inside Number of tweaks to process: $($Tweaks.Count)"
 
     $sync.ProcessRunning = $true
 

functions/public/Invoke-WinUtilAutoRun.ps1

@@ -6,43 +6,29 @@ function Invoke-WinUtilAutoRun {
     #>
 
     function BusyWait {
-        Start-Sleep -Seconds 5
+        Start-Sleep -Milliseconds 100
         while ($sync.ProcessRunning) {
-                Start-Sleep -Seconds 5
-            }
-    }
-
-    BusyWait
-
-    Write-Host "Applying tweaks..."
-    Invoke-WPFtweaksbutton
-    BusyWait
-
-    Write-Host "Applying toggles..."
-    $handle = Invoke-WPFRunspace -ScriptBlock {
-        $Toggles = $sync.selectedToggles
-        Write-Debug "Inside Number of toggles to process: $($Toggles.Count)"
-
-        $sync.ProcessRunning = $true
-
-        for ($i = 0; $i -lt $Tweaks.Count; $i++) {
-            Invoke-WinUtilTweaks $Toggles[$i]
+            Start-Sleep -Milliseconds 100
         }
-
-        $sync.ProcessRunning = $false
-        Write-Host "================================="
-        Write-Host "--     Toggles are Finished    ---"
-        Write-Host "================================="
     }
-    BusyWait
 
-    Write-Host "Applying features..."
-    Invoke-WPFFeatureInstall
-    BusyWait
+    if ($sync.selectedTweaks.Count -gt 0) {
+        Write-Host "Applying tweaks..."
+        Invoke-WPFtweaksbutton
+        BusyWait
+    }
 
-    Write-Host "Installing applications..."
-    Invoke-WPFInstall
-    BusyWait
+    if ($sync.selectedFeatures.Count -gt 0) {
+        Write-Host "Applying features..."
+        Invoke-WPFFeatureInstall
+        BusyWait
+    }
+
+    if ($sync.selectedApps.Count -gt 0) {
+        Write-Host "Installing applications..."
+        Invoke-WPFInstall
+        BusyWait
+    }
 
     Write-Host "Done."
 }