jhx0 / WinPostInstall

Windows Post Install script written in PowerShell

WinPostInstall

A little Post Install PowerShell script that I made for myself.
The script takes care of some commont tasks that most will do anyway after a fresh install.

What does it do?

• Removes bloatware (Apps)
• Tweaks power management (Performance)
• Installs applications (From a directory called "INSTALL")
• Used winget to update installed applications
• Installs NuGET
• Runs Windows Update
• Alters OEM information
• Disables common telemetry settings
• Disables Fast Startup
• Enables reboot on crash
• Enables showing known file extensions
• Enables showing hidden files
• Disabling Recent Files (Explorer)
• Disabling Frequen Files (Explorer)
• Reboots the system
• Also, logs everything it does (WinPostInstall.log)

Usage

1. Clone/Download this repository/archive
2. Execute the script

$> .\WinPostInstall.ps1

3. Done

Hints

Make sure you have script execution allowd on the given system. This can be done as follows:

$> Set-ExecutionPolicy unrestricted

The script will deactivate script execution when it is done.

Why?

Because it was fun creating it!
I know well that there are many other projects out there doing the same thing and more.
It's all about learning something new and having fun while doing so - I think we can all agree on that!