v2510.27.242

• Introduces -InstallLanguagePack switch parameter to Install-Defaults.ps1. This allows explicit control over whether the language pack is installed for the specified language. The -Language parameter can still be used to localise Windows without adding a language pack.
• Adds a check to skip registry key creation if PackageFamilyName is null or empty, preventing unnecessary operations and potential errors in Remove-AppxApps.ps1.
• Replaced 'return 0' with 'exit 0' in Install-Defaults.ps1 for proper script termination.
• Remove-AppxApps.ps1 - commented out Microsoft.PowerAutomateDesktop_8wekyb3d8bbwe and Microsoft.WindowsSoundRecorder_8wekyb3d8bbwe from SafePackageList to enable their removal.
• Remove-AppxApps.ps1 - Enabled removal of Enabled removal of Microsoft.OutlookForWindows_8wekyb3d8bbwe, Microsoft.Todos_8wekyb3d8bbwe, and Microsoft.Copilot_8wekyb3d8bbwe from the TargetedPackageList.
• Added registry settings to User-Windows11.All.json to disable Windows Spotlight and related subscribed content on the Lock Screen.
• Added --no-first-run --disable-first-run-ui to the Microsoft Edge shortcut arguments to suppress first run prompts.
• Adds Write-Message for improved log output with colour and symbols, and Get-Symbol for tick/cross Unicode characters. Updates Write-LogFile to use Write-Message instead of Write-Msg, and exports new functions in the module. Also changes timestamp format in Write-Msg to show only time.
• Enhanced Write-Message to support line wrapping and better formatting for long messages.
• Adjusted log levels for AppX removal messages and added completion logs for language pack installation.
• Suppressed warnings for Set-WinUserLanguageList and improved user guidance in locale setting.
• Introduces the Set-Shortcut function to modify Windows shortcut (.lnk) files, supporting target, arguments, working directory, description, icon, and window style. Updates Install-Defaults.ps1 to process shortcut settings from configuration, and adds a Shortcuts section to Machine.All.json for managing shortcut arguments.
• Removed the call to Remove-AppxApps.ps1 from success.cmd, so only Install-Defaults.ps1 is executed.

Files

This release includes several file assets:

• defaults.zip - a downloadable copy of the solution that can be used anywhere
• defaults.intunewin - a copy of the solution in Intune Win32 format for deployment to manage devices
• Win32App.json - a definition file for the Win32 package and can be used with the IntuneWin32App PowerShell module to import into an Intune tenant

v2509.15.228

• Adds ConfirmImpact to Remove-AppxApps.ps1 to require validation to remove AppX packages. This reduces the chance of breaking apps on existing desktops
• Updates the default packages in Remove-AppxApps.ps1 in the default mode to avoid removing packages that could impact functionality. Added packages include:
  • Microsoft.CompanyPortal_8wekyb3d8bbwe
  • Microsoft.MicrosoftEdge.Stable_8wekyb3d8bbwe
  • Microsoft.Edge.GameAssist_8wekyb3d8bbwe
  • Microsoft.OfficePushNotificationUtility_8wekyb3d8bbwe
  • Microsoft.Office.ActionsServer_8wekyb3d8bbwe
  • aimgr_8wekyb3d8bbwe
  • MicrosoftCorporationII.WinAppRuntime.Main*
  • Microsoft.WinAppRuntime.DDLM*
  • Microsoft.LanguageExperiencePack*
  • Microsoft.Teams.SlimCoreVdi*

Files

This release includes several file assets:

• defaults.zip - a downloadable copy of the solution that can be used anywhere
• defaults.intunewin - a copy of the solution in Intune Win32 format for deployment to manage devices
• Win32App.json - a definition file for the Win32 package and can be used with the IntuneWin32App PowerShell module to import into an Intune tenant

v2508.07.224

• Reverts 'Combine taskbar buttons and hide labels' value to 'Always'. This is the default Windows behaviour #46
• Adds additional settings in 'Settings / Privacy & Security / Recommendations & offers'
  • Disables Personalised offers
  • Disables Advertising ID
• Moves 'Disables suggested content in the Settings app' to User-Windows11.All.json
• Adds an alternative approach for changing the default value at: HKCU:\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\Advanced\TaskbarDa to disable Widgets by default.
  • This value is protected, so in most cases fails to be set directly via Set-ItemProperty
  • Note: This new approach makes a copy of C:\Windows\System32\reg.exe to $Env:TEMP\reg1.exe which could get picked up by XDR solutions

Files

This release includes several file assets:

• defaults.zip - a downloadable copy of the solution that can be used anywhere
• defaults.intunewin - a copy of the solution in Intune Win32 format for deployment to manage devices
• Win32App.json - a definition file for the Win32 package and can be used with the IntuneWin32App PowerShell module to import into an Intune tenant

v2505.24.221

• Fixes an issue with writing registry keys for deprovisioned AppX apps
• Updates scripts for renaming repository to defaults

Files

This release includes several file assets:

• defaults.zip - a downloadable copy of the solution that can be used anywhere
• defaults.intunewin - a copy of the solution in Intune Win32 format for deployment to manage devices
• Win32App.json - a definition file for the Win32 package and can be used with the IntuneWin32App PowerShell module to import into an Intune tenant

v2504.15.218

• Additional testing has been completed with Windows feature upgrades to ensure the solution re-runs after the feature upgrade is successful to reapply configurations and remove AppX packages that may be re-added
• Updates the approach to copying the project for feature updates during a feature update
• Updates Remove-AppxApps.ps1 to remove a targeted set of packages instead of all packages except the safe packages list. This enables removing only specified packages in specific scenarios including during Windows feature updates
• Updates Remove-AppxApps.ps1 to explicitly update the registry for removed packages and prevent reinstall of these packages during feature updates
• Updates Teams removal configuration to only run on Windows 11 23H2 or below
• Sets ShowCopilotButton to remove the Copilot button from the taskbar on Windows 11 23H2 and below

Files

This release includes several file assets:

• image-customise.zip - a downloadable copy of the solution that can be used anywhere
• image-customise.intunewin - a copy of the solution in Intune Win32 format for deployment to manage devices
• Win32App.json - a definition file for the Win32 package and can be used with the IntuneWin32App PowerShell module to import into an Intune tenant

v2504.11.216

• Sets CopilotPWAPreinstallCompleted in HKCU:\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\AutoInstalledPWAs to prevent the install of the Microsoft Copilot PWA

Files

This release includes several file assets:

• image-customise.zip - a downloadable copy of the solution that can be used anywhere
• image-customise.intunewin - a copy of the solution in Intune Win32 format for deployment to manage devices
• Win32App.json - a definition file for the Win32 package and can be used with the IntuneWin32App PowerShell module to import into an Intune tenant

v2504.01.215

• Adds ShowNotificationIcon to enable 'Notifications / Show notification bell icon'
• Adds MicrosoftCorporationII.WinAppRuntime.Main.1.5_8wekyb3d8bbwe and MicrosoftCorporationII.WinAppRuntime.Singleton_8wekyb3d8bbwe to the list of packages to keep in Remove-AppxApps.ps1
• Renames log file name to WindowsEnterpriseDefaults.log

Files

This release includes several file assets:

• image-customise.zip - a downloadable copy of the solution that can be used anywhere
• image-customise.intunewin - a copy of the solution in Intune Win32 format for deployment to manage devices
• Win32App.json - a definition file for the Win32 package and can be used with the IntuneWin32App PowerShell module to import into an Intune tenant

v2503.30.213

• Updates Install-Defaults.ps1 to install language packs on Windows Server 2025 and above
• Updates Remove-AppxApps.ps1 with more verbose output for troubleshooting
• Adds a default user profile settings config file for Windows Server 2025 and above
• Adds a custom Start menu for Windows Server 2025 Remote Desktop session hosts
• Adds a description property to the JSON configuration files
• Fixes an issue with applying REG_BINARY registry values
• Sets VisiblePlaces to enable Settings and File Explorer on the Start menu next to the power button on Windows 11 and Windows Server 2025

Files

This release includes several file assets:

• image-customise.zip - a downloadable copy of the solution that can be used anywhere
• image-customise.intunewin - a copy of the solution in Intune Win32 format for deployment to manage devices
• Win32App.json - a definition file for the Win32 package and can be used with the IntuneWin32App PowerShell module to import into an Intune tenant

v2503.28.209

• Sets SearchboxTaskbarModeCache which is required to support the setting selected for SearchboxTaskbarMode - this collapses the search box on the taskbar

Files

This release includes several file assets:

• image-customise.zip - a downloadable copy of the solution that can be used anywhere
• image-customise.intunewin - a copy of the solution in Intune Win32 format for deployment to manage devices
• Win32App.json - a definition file for the Win32 package and can be used with the IntuneWin32App PowerShell module to import into an Intune tenant

v2503.27.207

• Adds initial_preferences to configure the Microsoft Edge default settings. See Configure Microsoft Edge using Initial Preferences settings for the first run
• Adds CreateDesktopShortcutDefault and RemoveDesktopShortcutDefault policies to prevent Windows adding a Microsoft Edge shortcut to the Public desktop
• Adds ColorPrevalence to set 'Enable the accent colour on window title bars and borders` - this creates a visual difference between foreground and background windows
• Adds TaskbarDa to disable widgets on the taskbar by default

Files

This release includes several file assets:

• image-customise.zip - a downloadable copy of the solution that can be used anywhere
• image-customise.intunewin - a copy of the solution in Intune Win32 format for deployment to manage devices
• Win32App.json - a definition file for the Win32 package and can be used with the IntuneWin32App PowerShell module to import into an Intune tenant

Full Changelog: v2503.25.202...v2503.27.207