# ============================================ # Explorer & File Manager # ============================================ - path: "HKCU:\\Control Panel\\Keyboard" type: DWord values: PrintScreenKeyForSnippingEnabled: 0 - path: "HKCU:\\SOFTWARE\\Microsoft\\Windows\\CurrentVersion\\Explorer" type: DWord values: ShowCloudFilesInQuickAccess: 0 ShowFrequent: 0 ShowRecent: 0 - path: "HKCU:\\SOFTWARE\\Microsoft\\Windows\\CurrentVersion\\Explorer\\Advanced" type: DWord values: LaunchTo: 1 # Open to This PC HideFileExt: 0 # Show file extensions Hidden: 1 # Show hidden files TaskbarAl: 0 # Align taskbar left Start_AccountNotifications: 0 ShowCopilotButton: 0 Start_TrackProgs: 0 # Disable app launch tracking Start_IrisRecommendations: 0 ShowSyncProviderNotifications: 0 - path: "HKCU:\\SOFTWARE\\Microsoft\\Windows\\CurrentVersion\\Explorer\\AutoComplete" values: - name: Append Completion type: String value: "no" - path: "HKCU:\\SOFTWARE\\Microsoft\\Windows\\CurrentVersion\\Policies\\Explorer" type: DWord values: HideSCAMeetNow: 1 NoInstrumentation: 1 # Disable tracking of user activity NoThumbnailCache: 1 - path: "HKLM:\\SOFTWARE\\Microsoft\\Windows\\CurrentVersion\\Policies\\Explorer" type: DWord values: HideSCAMeetNow: 1 NoInstrumentation: 1 - path: "HKCU:\\SOFTWARE\\Policies\\Microsoft\\Windows\\Explorer" type: DWord values: DisableSearchBoxSuggestions: 1 HidePeopleBar: 1 HideRecentlyAddedApps: 1 DisableThumbsDBOnNetworkFolders: 1 - path: "HKLM:\\SOFTWARE\\Policies\\Microsoft\\Windows\\Explorer" type: DWord values: HidePeopleBar: 1 DisableThumbsDBOnNetworkFolders: 1 - path: "HKLM:\\SOFTWARE\\Microsoft\\Windows\\CurrentVersion\\Explorer\\Advanced\\People" type: DWord values: PeopleBand: 0 - path: "HKCU:\\SOFTWARE\\Policies\\Microsoft\\Windows" type: DWord values: DisableThumbsDBOnNetworkFolders: 1 # ============================================ # Appearance & Wallpaper # ============================================ - path: "HKCU:\\SOFTWARE\\Microsoft\\Windows\\CurrentVersion\\Themes\\Personalize" type: DWord values: AppsUseLightTheme: 0 # Dark mode SystemUsesLightTheme: 0 # Dark mode EnableTransparency: 1 - path: "HKCU:\\Control Panel\\Desktop" values: - name: WallpaperStyle type: String value: "10" # Fill - name: TileWallpaper type: String value: "0" - path: "HKLM:\\SOFTWARE\\Microsoft\\Windows\\CurrentVersion\\PersonalizationCSP" values: - name: LockScreenImagePath type: String value: "C:\\Windows\\Web\\Wallpaper\\Custom\\Lockscreen.png" - name: LockScreenImageStatus type: DWord value: 1 # ============================================ # Search & Cortana # ============================================ - path: "HKCU:\\SOFTWARE\\Microsoft\\Windows\\CurrentVersion\\Search" type: DWord values: SearchboxTaskbarMode: 0 # Hide search box BingSearchEnabled: 0 CortanaEnabled: 0 CortanaConsent: 0 - path: "HKLM:\\SOFTWARE\\Policies\\Microsoft\\Windows\\Windows Search" type: DWord values: AllowCloudSearch: 0 AllowCortana: 0 AllowCortanaAboveLock: 0 CortanaConsent: 0 - path: "HKCU:\\SOFTWARE\\Microsoft\\Windows\\CurrentVersion\\SearchSettings" type: DWord values: IsDynamicSearchBoxEnabled: 0 # Disable Search Highlights # ============================================ # Taskbar & News # ============================================ - path: "HKLM:\\SOFTWARE\\Policies\\Microsoft\\Dsh" type: DWord values: AllowNewsAndInterests: 0 - path: "HKLM:\\SOFTWARE\\Policies\\Microsoft\\Windows\\Windows Feeds" type: DWord values: EnableFeeds: 0 # ============================================ # Privacy & Telemetry # ============================================ - path: "HKCU:\\SOFTWARE\\Microsoft\\Windows\\CurrentVersion\\AdvertisingInfo" type: DWord values: Enabled: 0 # Disable advertising ID - path: "HKCU:\\SOFTWARE\\Microsoft\\Windows\\CurrentVersion\\Privacy" type: DWord values: TailoredExperiencesWithDiagnosticDataEnabled: 0 - path: "HKCU:\\SOFTWARE\\Microsoft\\Speech_OneCore\\Settings\\OnlineSpeechPrivacy" type: DWord values: HasAccepted: 0 # Disable online speech recognition - path: "HKCU:\\SOFTWARE\\Microsoft\\Input\\TIPC" type: DWord values: Enabled: 0 # Disable inking & typing data collection - path: "HKCU:\\SOFTWARE\\Microsoft\\InputPersonalization" type: DWord values: RestrictImplicitInkCollection: 1 RestrictImplicitTextCollection: 1 - path: "HKCU:\\SOFTWARE\\Microsoft\\InputPersonalization\\TrainedDataStore" type: DWord values: HarvestContacts: 0 - path: "HKCU:\\SOFTWARE\\Microsoft\\Personalization\\Settings" type: DWord values: AcceptedPrivacyPolicy: 0 - path: "HKLM:\\SOFTWARE\\Policies\\Microsoft\\Windows\\DataCollection" type: DWord values: AllowTelemetry: 0 MaxTelemetryAllowed: 0 DoNotShowFeedbackNotifications: 1 AllowDeviceNameInTelemetry: 0 - path: "HKLM:\\SOFTWARE\\Microsoft\\Windows\\CurrentVersion\\Policies\\DataCollection" type: DWord values: AllowTelemetry: 0 - path: "HKLM:\\SOFTWARE\\Policies\\Microsoft\\Windows\\AppCompat" type: DWord values: AITEnable: 0 # Disable Application Impact Telemetry - path: "HKCU:\\SOFTWARE\\Policies\\Microsoft\\Windows\\EdgeUI" type: DWord values: DisableMFUTracking: 1 - path: "HKLM:\\SOFTWARE\\Policies\\Microsoft\\Windows\\HandwritingErrorReports" type: DWord values: PreventHandwritingErrorReports: 1 - path: "HKLM:\\SOFTWARE\\Policies\\Microsoft\\Windows\\InputPersonalization" type: DWord values: RestrictImplicitInkCollection: 1 - path: "HKLM:\\SOFTWARE\\Microsoft\\Windows\\CurrentVersion\\Policies\\TextInput" type: DWord values: AllowLinguisticDataCollection: 0 - path: "HKLM:\\SOFTWARE\\Policies\\Microsoft\\Windows\\System" type: DWord values: PublishUserActivities: 0 # Disable Activity History - path: "HKCU:\\SOFTWARE\\Microsoft\\Siuf\\Rules" type: DWord values: NumberOfSIUFInPeriod: 0 # Set feedback frequency to never - path: "HKLM:\\SOFTWARE\\Microsoft\\PCHealth\\ErrorReporting" type: DWord values: DoReport: 0 ShowUI: 0 - path: "HKLM:\\SOFTWARE\\WOW6432Node\\Microsoft\\PCHealth\\ErrorReporting" type: DWord values: DoReport: 0 ShowUI: 0 - path: "HKLM:\\SYSTEM\\CurrentControlSet\\Control\\CrashControl\\StorageTelemetry" type: DWord values: DeviceDumpEnabled: 0 # ============================================ # Windows Suggestions & Content Delivery # ============================================ - path: "HKLM:\\SOFTWARE\\Policies\\Microsoft\\Windows\\CloudContent" type: DWord values: DisableWindowsConsumerFeatures: 1 DisableConsumerAccountStateContent: 1 # Hide M365 Copilot ads in Settings - path: "HKCU:\\SOFTWARE\\Policies\\Microsoft\\Windows\\CloudContent" type: DWord values: DisableSpotlightCollectionOnDesktop: 1 # Disable Windows Spotlight for desktop - path: "HKCU:\\SOFTWARE\\Microsoft\\Windows\\CurrentVersion\\ContentDeliveryManager" type: DWord values: SilentInstalledAppsEnabled: 0 # Disable auto-install of suggested apps OemPreInstalledAppsEnabled: 0 PreInstalledAppsEnabled: 0 SystemPaneSuggestionsEnabled: 0 SoftLandingEnabled: 0 SubscribedContent-310093Enabled: 0 # Windows welcome experience after updates SubscribedContent-338387Enabled: 0 # Lock screen tips & tricks SubscribedContent-338388Enabled: 0 # Occasional suggestions in Start SubscribedContent-338389Enabled: 0 # Tips, tricks & suggestions as you use Windows SubscribedContent-338393Enabled: 0 # Suggested content in Settings SubscribedContent-353694Enabled: 0 SubscribedContent-353696Enabled: 0 SubscribedContent-353698Enabled: 0 RotatingLockScreenOverlayEnabled: 0 # Lock screen fun facts overlay - path: "HKCU:\\SOFTWARE\\Microsoft\\Windows\\CurrentVersion\\SystemSettings\\AccountNotifications" type: DWord values: EnableAccountNotifications: 0 - path: "HKCU:\\SOFTWARE\\Microsoft\\Windows\\CurrentVersion\\Notifications\\Settings\\Windows.SystemToast.Suggested" type: DWord values: Enabled: 0 # Disable "Suggested" app notifications - path: "HKCU:\\SOFTWARE\\Microsoft\\Windows\\CurrentVersion\\Notifications\\Settings\\Windows.SystemToast.BackupReminder" type: DWord values: Enabled: 0 # Disable Windows Backup reminders - path: "HKCU:\\SOFTWARE\\Microsoft\\Windows\\CurrentVersion\\Mobility" type: DWord values: OptedIn: 0 # Disable Phone Link suggestions - path: "HKCU:\\SOFTWARE\\Microsoft\\Windows\\CurrentVersion\\UserProfileEngagement" type: DWord values: ScoobeSystemSettingEnabled: 0 # Disable "finish setting up" nag - path: "HKCU:\\SOFTWARE\\Policies\\Microsoft\\Windows\\CurrentVersion\\AccountNotifications" type: DWord values: DisableAccountNotifications: 1 # ============================================ # AI & Copilot # ============================================ - path: "HKCU:\\SOFTWARE\\Policies\\Microsoft\\Windows\\WindowsCopilot" type: DWord values: TurnOffWindowsCopilot: 1 - path: "HKLM:\\SOFTWARE\\Policies\\Microsoft\\Windows\\WindowsCopilot" type: DWord values: TurnOffWindowsCopilot: 1 - path: "HKCU:\\SOFTWARE\\Policies\\Microsoft\\Windows\\WindowsAI" type: DWord values: DisableAIDataAnalysis: 1 DisableClickToDo: 1 - path: "HKLM:\\SOFTWARE\\Policies\\Microsoft\\Windows\\WindowsAI" type: DWord values: DisableAIDataAnalysis: 1 AllowRecallEnablement: 0 TurnOffSavingSnapshots: 1 DisableClickToDo: 1 - path: "HKLM:\\SYSTEM\\CurrentControlSet\\Services\\WSAIFabricSvc" type: DWord values: Start: 3 # Manual startup (prevent AI service auto-start) # ============================================ # Edge Browser Policies # ============================================ - path: "HKLM:\\SOFTWARE\\Policies\\Microsoft\\Edge" type: DWord values: PersonalizationReportingEnabled: 0 DiagnosticData: 0 NewTabPageContentEnabled: 0 # Disable MSN news feed NewTabPageHideDefaultTopSites: 1 EdgeShoppingAssistantEnabled: 0 TabServicesEnabled: 0 AlternateErrorPagesEnabled: 0 UserFeedbackAllowed: 0 ShowRecommendationsEnabled: 0 WalletDonationEnabled: 0 HideFirstRunExperience: 0 DefaultBrowserSettingEnabled: 0 # Don't prompt to be default DefaultBrowserSettingsCampaignEnabled: 0 SpotlightExperiencesAndRecommendationsEnabled: 0 ShowAcrobatSubscriptionButton: 0 # ============================================ # Brave Browser Policies # ============================================ - path: "HKLM:\\Software\\Policies\\BraveSoftware\\Brave" type: DWord values: BraveVPNDisabled: 1 BraveWalletDisabled: 1 BraveTalkDisabled: 1 BraveNewsDisabled: 1 DefaultBrowserSettingEnabled: 0 # Don't prompt to be default # ============================================ # Firefox # ============================================ - path: "HKCU:\\SOFTWARE\\Policies\\Mozilla\\Firefox\\SearchEngines" values: - name: Default type: String value: "DuckDuckGo" # ============================================ # NVIDIA Telemetry # ============================================ - path: "HKLM:\\SOFTWARE\\NVIDIA Corporation\\NvControlPanel2\\Client" type: DWord values: OptInOrOutPreference: 0 - path: "HKLM:\\SOFTWARE\\NVIDIA Corporation\\Global\\FTS" type: DWord values: EnableRID44231: 0 EnableRID64640: 0 EnableRID66610: 0 - path: "HKLM:\\SYSTEM\\CurrentControlSet\\Services\\NvTelemetryContainer" type: DWord values: Start: 4 # Disabled # ============================================ # SmartScreen # ============================================ - path: "HKLM:\\SOFTWARE\\Microsoft\\Windows\\CurrentVersion\\Explorer" values: - name: SmartScreenEnabled type: String value: "Off" - path: "HKCU:\\SOFTWARE\\Classes\\Local Settings\\Software\\Microsoft\\Windows\\CurrentVersion\\AppContainer\\Storage\\microsoft.microsoftedge_8wekyb3d8bbwe\\MicrosoftEdge\\PhishingFilter" type: DWord values: EnabledV9: 0 # ============================================ # Location Services # ============================================ - path: "HKLM:\\SYSTEM\\CurrentControlSet\\Services\\lfsvc\\Service\\Configuration" type: DWord values: Status: 0 - path: "HKLM:\\SOFTWARE\\Microsoft\\Windows\\CurrentVersion\\CapabilityAccessManager\\ConsentStore\\location" values: - name: Value type: String value: "Deny" - path: "HKCU:\\SOFTWARE\\Microsoft\\Windows\\CurrentVersion\\CapabilityAccessManager\\ConsentStore\\location" values: - name: Value type: String value: "Deny" - path: "HKCU:\\SOFTWARE\\Microsoft\\Windows\\CurrentVersion\\CapabilityAccessManager\\ConsentStore\\location\\NonPackaged" values: - name: Value type: String value: "Deny" - path: "HKCU:\\SOFTWARE\\Microsoft\\Windows\\CurrentVersion\\CapabilityAccessManager\\ConsentStore\\location\\Microsoft.WindowsCamera_8wekyb3d8bbwe" values: - name: Value type: String value: "Deny" - path: "HKCU:\\SOFTWARE\\Microsoft\\Windows\\CurrentVersion\\CPSS\\Store\\UserLocationOverridePrivacySetting" type: DWord values: Value: 0 - path: "HKCU:\\SOFTWARE\\Microsoft\\Windows\\CurrentVersion\\CapabilityAccessManager\\ConsentStore\\location\\Microsoft.BingWeather_8wekyb3d8bbwe" values: - name: Value type: String value: "Deny" # ============================================ # Remote Desktop # ============================================ - path: "HKLM:\\SYSTEM\\CurrentControlSet\\Control\\Terminal Server" type: DWord values: fDenyTSConnections: 0 # Enable RDP fSingleSessionPerUser: 0 # Allow multiple sessions - path: "HKLM:\\SYSTEM\\CurrentControlSet\\Services\\TermService" type: DWord values: Start: 2 # Automatic - path: "HKLM:\\SYSTEM\\CurrentControlSet\\Services\\RDPWD" type: DWord values: Start: 2 - path: "HKLM:\\SYSTEM\\CurrentControlSet\\Services\\RDP-Tcp" type: DWord values: Start: 2 - path: "HKLM:\\SOFTWARE\\Policies\\Microsoft\\Windows NT\\Terminal Services" type: DWord values: fDenyTSConnections: 0 # ============================================ # MPC-HC Media Player # ============================================ - path: "HKCU:\\SOFTWARE\\MPC-HC\\MPC-HC\\Settings" type: DWord values: KeepHistory: 0 RememberFilePos: 0 RememberPosForAudioFiles: 0 AfterPlayback: 0 RememberWindowPos: 1 RememberWindowSize: 1 LoopFolderOnPlayNextFile: 0 LockNoPause: 0 PreventDisplaySleep: 1 ShufflePlaylistItems: 0 RememberPlaylistItems: 0 HidePlaylistFullScreen: 0 Loop: 1 UpdaterAutoCheck: 0 UpdaterDelay: 0 # ============================================ # Accessibility # ============================================ - path: "HKCU:\\Control Panel\\Accessibility\\StickyKeys" values: - name: Flags type: String value: "506" # Disable sticky keys shortcut - path: "HKCU:\\Control Panel\\Accessibility\\Keyboard Response" values: - name: Flags type: String value: "122" # Disable filter keys shortcut # ============================================ # Security & Network # ============================================ - path: "HKLM:\\SOFTWARE\\Microsoft\\Windows\\CurrentVersion\\Policies\\System" type: DWord values: ConsentPromptBehaviorAdmin: 0 # Disable UAC prompt NoConnectedUser: 1 # Disable Microsoft account sign-in requirement - path: "HKLM:\\SYSTEM\\CurrentControlSet\\Services\\Tcpip\\Parameters" type: DWord values: TcpWindowSize: 16711680 GlobalMaxTcpWindowSize: 16711680 - path: "HKCU:\\SOFTWARE\\Microsoft\\Windows\\CurrentVersion\\Policies\\Attachments" values: - name: SaveZoneInformation type: DWord value: 1 - name: LowRiskFileTypes type: String value: ".zip;.rar;.7z" # Trusted zones (intranet) - path: "HKCU:\\SOFTWARE\\Microsoft\\Windows\\CurrentVersion\\Internet Settings\\ZoneMap\\Domains\\192.168.100.5" type: DWord values: "*": 1 - path: "HKCU:\\SOFTWARE\\Microsoft\\Windows\\CurrentVersion\\Internet Settings\\ZoneMap\\Domains\\callisto.andrewspolytechnic.com" type: DWord values: "*": 1 # ============================================ # ShareX # ============================================ - path: "HKLM:\\SOFTWARE\\ShareX" type: DWord values: DisableUpdateCheck: 1 DisableUpload: 1 # ============================================ # Misc Applications # ============================================ - path: "HKCU:\\SOFTWARE\\ACD Systems\\LUXEA Pro\\080\\LClient" type: DWord values: cod: 1 - path: "HKLM:\\SOFTWARE\\Policies\\Microsoft\\Assistance\\Client\\1.0" type: DWord values: NoActiveHelp: 1