🤓 Windows 11/10 - After install Tweaks and Commands

For all commands use PowerShell as Admin unless specified to use CMD.

Reboot GPU
Windows Key + Ctrl + Shift + B

Windows 11 - Skip microsoft account and internet connection
Shift + F10
For local account - Command: start ms-cxh:localonly
Without internet option missing - "I don't have internet" - Command: OOBE\BYPASSNRO


Windows 10 + 11 Tweaks
irm christitus.com/win | iex


Ping to test connection
ping -t speedtest.net / 1.1.1.1


Reboot in advanced startup
shutdown /r /o /f /t 0

Reboot in BIOS
shutdown /r /fw

Windows Ultimate Performance Power Plan
powercfg -duplicatescheme e9a42b02-d5df-448d-aa00-03f14749eb61

Windows 11 - Restore old Right-click Context menu
reg.exe add "HKCU\Software\Classes\CLSID\{86ca1aa0-34aa-4e8b-a509-50c905bae2a2}\InprocServer32" /f /ve
Then restart windows explorer or restart computer

Disable Windows Telemetry
reg add "HKLM\SOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\DataCollection" /v AllowTelemetry /t REG_DWORD /d 0 /f


Disable App Telemetry
reg add "HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Privacy" /v TailoredExperiencesWithDiagnosticDataEnabled /t REG_DWORD /d 0 /f


Disable Windows Error Reporting
reg add "HKLM\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\Windows Error Reporting" /v Disabled /t REG_DWORD /d 1 /f


Disable Hibernation
powercfg -h off


Restore Classic Alt‑Tab
reg add "HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer" /v AltTabSettings /t REG_DWORD /d 1 /f


Flush DNS Cache
ipconfig /flushdns


Reset Winsock
netsh winsock reset


Disable Xbox Services
sc stop XblGameSave
sc config XblGameSave start= disabled
sc stop XboxGipSvc
sc config XboxGipSvc start= disabled
sc stop XblAuthManager
sc config XblAuthManager start= disabled

Clean Temp Files
del /q /f /s %temp%\*


Disable Consumer Features — removes ads & suggestions
reg add "HKLM\SOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\CloudContent" /v DisableConsumerFeatures /t REG_DWORD /d 1 /f


Disable Automatic App Installation — stops Microsoft from reinstalling junk
reg add "HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\ContentDeliveryManager" /v SilentInstalledAppsEnabled /t REG_DWORD /d 0 /f


Disable Tips & Suggestions
reg add "HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\ContentDeliveryManager" /v SoftLandingEnabled /t REG_DWORD /d 0 /f
reg add "HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\ContentDeliveryManager" /v SubscribedContent-338389Enabled /t REG_DWORD /d 0 /f



Disable Lock Screen Spotlight
reg add "HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\ContentDeliveryManager" /v RotatingLockScreenEnabled /t REG_DWORD /d 0 /f



Disable Start Menu Web Search — keeps search local
reg add "HKCU\Software\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\Explorer" /v DisableSearchBoxSuggestions /t REG_DWORD /d 1 /f



Disable Suggested Apps in Start
reg add "HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\ContentDeliveryManager" /v SystemPaneSuggestionsEnabled /t REG_DWORD /d 0 /f



Disable Taskbar Widgets
reg add "HKLM\SOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\Dsh" /v AllowNewsAndInterests /t REG_DWORD /d 0 /f



Disable Copilot Button
reg add "HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\Advanced" /v ShowCopilotButton /t REG_DWORD /d 0 /f



Disable Wi‑Fi Sense
reg add "HKLM\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\WcmSvc\wifinetworkmanager\config" /v AutoConnectAllowedOEM /t REG_DWORD /d 0 /f



Disable Delivery Optimization — stops bandwidth hogging
reg add "HKLM\SOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\DeliveryOptimization" /v DODownloadMode /t REG_DWORD /d 0 /f


Force DNS to Refresh Faster
ipconfig /flushdns
netsh int ip reset



Disable Retail Demo Mode
reg add "HKLM\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\RetailDemo" /v RetailDemoEnabled /t REG_DWORD /d 0 /f
sc stop RetailDemo
CMD: sc config RetailDemo start= disabled


Remove Windows Bloatware
Get-AppxPackage *3dbuilder* | Remove-AppxPackage
Get-AppxPackage *zune* | Remove-AppxPackage
Get-AppxPackage *bing* | Remove-AppxPackage
Get-AppxPackage *getstarted* | Remove-AppxPackage
Get-AppxPackage *skypeapp* | Remove-AppxPackage
Get-AppxPackage *solitairecollection* | Remove-AppxPackage
Get-AppxPackage *xbox* | Remove-AppxPackage
Get-AppxPackage *mixedreality* | Remove-AppxPackage
Get-AppxPackage *people* | Remove-AppxPackage
Get-AppxPackage *maps* | Remove-AppxPackage
Get-AppxPackage *feedbackhub* | Remove-AppxPackage
Get-AppxPackage *yourphone* | Remove-AppxPackage
Get-AppxPackage *clipchamp* | Remove-AppxPackage
Get-AppxPackage *candycrush* | Remove-AppxPackage
Get-AppxPackage *disney* | Remove-AppxPackage
Get-AppxPackage *spotify* | Remove-AppxPackage
Get-AppxPackage *netflix* | Remove-AppxPackage
Get-AppxPackage *news* | Remove-AppxPackage
Get-AppxPackage *weather* | Remove-AppxPackage
Get-AppxPackage *groove* | Remove-AppxPackage



Repair Windows Image
DISM /Online /Cleanup-Image /RestoreHealth


Repair System Files
sfc /scannow


Disable Background Apps
reg add "HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\BackgroundAccessApplications" /v GlobalUserDisabled /t REG_DWORD /d 1 /f


Disable File Explorer Ads
reg add "HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\Advanced" /v ShowSyncProviderNotifications /t REG_DWORD /d 0 /f


Disable Start Menu App Promotions
reg add "HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\ContentDeliveryManager" /v SubscribedContent-338389Enabled /t REG_DWORD /d 0 /f


Disable Lock Screen Ads
reg add "HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\ContentDeliveryManager" /v RotatingLockScreenOverlayEnabled /t REG_DWORD /d 0 /f


Disable Windows Insider Service
sc stop wisvc
CMD: sc config wisvc start= disabled


Disable Windows Spotlight Completely
reg add "HKLM\SOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\CloudContent" /v DisableWindowsSpotlightFeatures /t REG_DWORD /d 1 /f



Disable Advertising ID
reg add "HKLM\SOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\AdvertisingInfo" /v DisabledByGroupPolicy /t REG_DWORD /d 1 /f


Disable Online Speech Recognition
reg add "HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Speech_OneCore\Settings\OnlineSpeechPrivacy" /v HasAccepted /t REG_DWORD /d 0 /f


Disable Animation Effects — improves responsiveness
reg add "HKCU\Control Panel\Desktop" /v UserPreferencesMask /t REG_BINARY /d 9012008010000000 /f


Disable Windows Mobile Hotspot Service
CMD: sc stop icssvc
CMD: sc config icssvc start= disabled


Disable Location Tracking
reg add "HKLM\SOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\LocationAndSensors" /v DisableLocation /t REG_DWORD /d 1 /f


Exclude CAD/Adobe Work Directories from Defender Real-Time Scans
Run in PowerShell as Admin:
Add-MpPreference -ExclusionProcess "acad.exe"
Add-MpPreference -ExclusionExtension ".dwg",".dxf",".psd",".ai"


Optimize NTFS Memory Allocation for Large File Operations
fsutil behavior set memoryusage 2


Disable Network Printer Automatic Discovery Stalls
reg add "HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\Advanced" /v "NoNetCrawling" /t REG_DWORD /d 1 /f


Turn Off Window Animations & Transparency
-Disable Transparency Effects
reg add "HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Themes\Personalize" /v EnableTransparency /t REG_DWORD /d 0 /f

-Disable Window Animations
reg add "HKCU\Control Panel\Desktop" /v MenuShowDelay /t REG_SZ /d 0 /f

Optimize Performance Options (Preserving Smooth Fonts)
$VisualFX = Get-ItemProperty -Path "HKCU:\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\VisualEffects"
Set-ItemProperty -Path "HKCU:\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\VisualEffects" -Name VisualFXSetting -Value 3


Disable VBS / Memory Integrity (For Heavy AutoCAD & Adobe Workstations)
Set-ItemProperty -Path "HKLM:\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Control\DeviceGuard" -Name "EnableVirtualizationBasedSecurity" -Value 0


Disable Windows Game Bar & Background Game Recording
reg add "HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\GameDVR" /v AppCaptureEnabled /t REG_DWORD /d 0 /f
reg add "HKCU\System\GameConfigStore" /v GameDVR_Enabled /t REG_DWORD /d 0 /f


Stop Office App Telemetry & Background Sync Stalls
reg add "HKCU\Software\Policies\Microsoft\office\common\clienttelemetry" /v sendtelemetry /t REG_DWORD /d 0 /f


Enable Hardware-Accelerated GPU Scheduling (HAGS)
reg add "HKLM\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Control\GraphicsDrivers" /v HwSchMode /t REG_DWORD /d 2 /f


Disable Notification Center Animations & Banners
reg add "HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Notifications\Settings" /v NOC_GLOBAL_SETTING_ALLOW_NOTIFICATION_AS_TOAST /t REG_DWORD /d 0 /f


Disable Search Indexing for Non-Essential Locations
Stop-Service -Name "WSearch"
Set-Service -Name "WSearch" -StartupType Manual


Disable Fax and Remote Registry Services
Stop-Service -Name "Fax", "RemoteRegistry" -ErrorAction SilentlyContinue
Set-Service -Name "Fax", "RemoteRegistry" -StartupType Disabled

Disable Connected User Experiences and Telemetry (DiagTrack)
Stop-Service -Name "DiagTrack" -ErrorAction SilentlyContinue
Set-Service -Name "DiagTrack" -StartupType Disabled

Disable Program Compatibility Assistant (Reduces CAD/Adobe launch overhead)
Stop-Service -Name "PcaSvc" -ErrorAction SilentlyContinue
Set-Service -Name "PcaSvc" -StartupType Disabled

Disable Downloaded Maps Manager
Stop-Service -Name "MapsBroker" -ErrorAction SilentlyContinue
Set-Service -Name "MapsBroker" -StartupType Disabled

Disable Wallet Service
Stop-Service -Name "WalletService" -ErrorAction SilentlyContinue
Set-Service -Name "WalletService" -StartupType Disabled

Disable Phone Service (Your Phone / Link to Windows background tasks)
Stop-Service -Name "PhoneSvc" -ErrorAction SilentlyContinue
Set-Service -Name "PhoneSvc" -StartupType Disabled

Enterprise App Management
Set-Service -Name "AppMGMT" -StartupType Manual

Touch Keyboard and Handwriting Panel (Saves RAM on desktop PCs)
Set-Service -Name "TabletInputService" -StartupType Manual

Sensor Service (Screen auto-rotation / brightness logic on desktops)
Set-Service -Name "SensorService" -StartupType Manual

Smart Card (Set to Manual unless smart cards are used for domain login)
Set-Service -Name "SCardSvr" -StartupType Manual

Geolocation Service (Disable continuous location tracking)
Set-Service -Name "lfsvc" -StartupType Manual

Windows Image Acquisition (WIA) (Scanners/Cameras - only starts when acquiring an image)
Set-Service -Name "stisvc" -StartupType Manual

Bluetooth Support Service (If workstations use wired peripherals; will start automatically if Bluetooth is triggered)
Set-Service -Name "bthserv" -StartupType Manual

Secondary Logon (Used for "Run as different user" - set to Manual to allow on-demand elevation)
Set-Service -Name "seclogon" -StartupType Manual

Retail Demo Service (Used for store display models)
Stop-Service -Name "RetailDemo" -ErrorAction SilentlyContinue
Set-Service -Name "RetailDemo" -StartupType Disabled

Enterprise App Management (Safe to disable on non-domain/standalone workstations)
Stop-Service -Name "AppMGMT" -ErrorAction SilentlyContinue
Set-Service -Name "AppMGMT" -StartupType Disabled

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Clear Windows Update Cache - do not use unless necessary
net stop wuauserv
net stop bits
rd /s /q %windir%\SoftwareDistribution
net start wuauserv
net start bits

Clean Prefetch - do not use unless necessary
del /q /f /s C:\Windows\Prefetch\*


Clean Windows Logs - do not use unless necessary
wevtutil cl System
wevtutil cl Application


Disable IPv6 - only if necessary, as some Microsoft office apps use ipv6
reg add "HKLM\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Services\Tcpip6\Parameters" /v DisabledComponents /t REG_DWORD /d 255 /f


Remove ALL non‑essential Store apps - do not use unless necessary
Get-AppxPackage | where-object {$_.Name -notlike "*store*" -and $_.Name -notlike "*calculator*" -and $_.Name -notlike "*photos*"} | Remove-AppxPackage

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