v2.0 ~ All Users
Pre-release
Pre-release
DeployWorkstation v2.0 Alpha ~ All Users
⚠️ ALPHA RELEASE - This is a pre-release version for testing purposes. Use with caution in production environments.
🚀 What's New in Version 2.0
Major Enhancement: This version extends the original single-user script to configure ALL users on the system - both existing accounts and future user accounts created after deployment.
🎯 All-Users Functionality
| Feature | v1.x (Single User) | v2.0 Alpha (All Users) |
|---|---|---|
| Scope | Current user only | All existing + future users |
| Bloatware Removal | Current user apps | System-wide + all user profiles |
| Registry Settings | Current user hive | All mounted hives + default profile |
| App Installation | System-wide | System-wide (unchanged) |
| Future Users | No configuration | Pre-configured via default profile |
📦 What Gets Removed
Bloatware Applications (21 patterns)
- Microsoft Apps: Outlook, Clipchamp, OneDrive, Teams, Xbox, Family
- Social Media: Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, Twitter, LinkedIn
- Entertainment: Netflix, Disney+, Spotify, Minecraft
- Gaming: Candy Crush, Xbox Game Bar, Mixed Reality
- Utilities: Quick Assist, Remote Desktop, Skype
System Components
- 20+ UWP packages removed for all users
- 6 Windows capabilities uninstalled
- 13 Windows services disabled
- McAfee products auto-detected and removed
📱 What Gets Installed
Essential Applications (9 total)
- Security: Malwarebytes, BleachBit
- Productivity: Google Chrome, Adobe Reader, 7-Zip, Zoom
- Runtime: .NET 7 Desktop, Java Runtime Environment
- Media: VLC Media Player
⚙️ Advanced Features
Registry Hive Management
- Mounts all user registry hives for comprehensive configuration
- Configures default user profile for future accounts
- Enhanced dismount handling with retry logic and error recovery
- System-wide privacy settings applied via group policies
Intelligent Processing
- HKU: drive creation for registry access
- Multi-attempt cleanup with progressive delays
- Comprehensive logging for troubleshooting
- Graceful error handling and recovery
🛠️ Usage
Basic Deployment
# Run with administrator privileges
.\DeployWorkstation-AllUsers.ps1
Advanced Options
# Skip application installation .\DeployWorkstation-AllUsers.ps1 -SkipAppInstallSkip bloatware removal
.\DeployWorkstation-AllUsers.ps1 -SkipBloatwareRemoval
Skip default user configuration
.\DeployWorkstation-AllUsers.ps1 -SkipDefaultUserConfig
Custom log location
.\DeployWorkstation-AllUsers.ps1 -LogPath "C:\Logs\deploy.log"
Configuration-Only Run (for systems with previous v2.0 alpha)
# Apply only registry settings (useful after bug fixes)
.\DeployWorkstation-AllUsers.ps1 -SkipAppInstall -SkipBloatwareRemoval
📋 Requirements
- Windows 10 (1809+) or Windows 11
- PowerShell 5.1+ (Windows PowerShell Desktop)
- Administrator privileges required
- Winget installed (App Installer from Microsoft Store)
- Internet connection for app downloads
⚠️ Alpha Release Notes
Recent Bug Fixes (v2.1.1)
- ✅ Fixed: HKU registry drive creation and persistence
- ✅ Fixed: PowerShell parameter errors (
-PropertyType→-Type) - ✅ Enhanced: Registry hive dismount handling with retry logic
- ✅ Improved: Error handling and diagnostic logging
Known Limitations
- Registry dismount warnings may still occur (usually harmless)
- Some enterprise environments may block certain operations
- Antivirus software may interfere with app installations
- Large user bases may extend script execution time
Testing Status
- ✅ Core functionality validated on Windows 10/11
- ✅ Multi-user scenarios tested with existing accounts
- ✅ Default profile configuration verified for new users
⚠️ Enterprise environments need additional testing
📊 Success Metrics
Based on alpha testing:
- ~95% success rate for app installations
- ~98% success rate for bloatware removal
- ~90% success rate for registry configuration
- Average runtime: 10-15 minutes depending on system
🔗 Documentation
- Complete Apps Removed List - Detailed breakdown of all removed components
- Complete Apps Installed List - Full list of installed applications
- Changelog - Version history and bug fixes
🚨 Important Warnings
⚠️ Irreversible Changes: Many removals require Windows reinstallation to undo⚠️ Gaming Impact: Xbox features and Game Bar will be removed⚠️ Enterprise Considerations: May conflict with corporate policies⚠️ Backup Recommended: Test on non-production systems first
🐛 Reporting Issues
This is an alpha release - your feedback is crucial!
Please report:
- ✅ Script execution errors with log excerpts
- ✅ Unexpected behavior or missing functionality
- ✅ Performance issues or excessive runtime
- ✅ Compatibility problems with specific Windows versions
Include in reports:
- Windows version and build number
- PowerShell version (
$PSVersionTable.PSVersion) - Log file contents (redact sensitive information)
- System specifications and environment details
Release: v2.0 Alpha (Build 2.1.1)
Release Date: June 23, 2025
Compatibility: Windows 10 (1809+), Windows 11
Status: Alpha Testing - Not for Production Use
⚠️ ALPHA RELEASE - This is a pre-release version for testing purposes. Use with caution in production environments.
🚀 What's New in Version 2.0
Major Enhancement: This version extends the original single-user script to configure ALL users on the system - both existing accounts and future user accounts created after deployment.
🎯 All-Users Functionality
| Feature | v1.x (Single User) | v2.0 Alpha (All Users) |
|---|---|---|
| Scope | Current user only | All existing + future users |
| Bloatware Removal | Current user apps | System-wide + all user profiles |
| Registry Settings | Current user hive | All mounted hives + default profile |
| App Installation | System-wide | System-wide (unchanged) |
| Future Users | No configuration | Pre-configured via default profile |
📦 What Gets Removed
Bloatware Applications (21 patterns)
- Microsoft Apps: Outlook, Clipchamp, OneDrive, Teams, Xbox, Family
- Social Media: Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, Twitter, LinkedIn
- Entertainment: Netflix, Disney+, Spotify, Minecraft
- Gaming: Candy Crush, Xbox Game Bar, Mixed Reality
- Utilities: Quick Assist, Remote Desktop, Skype
System Components
- 20+ UWP packages removed for all users
- 6 Windows capabilities uninstalled
- 13 Windows services disabled
- McAfee products auto-detected and removed
📱 What Gets Installed
Essential Applications (9 total)
- Security: Malwarebytes, BleachBit
- Productivity: Google Chrome, Adobe Reader, 7-Zip, Zoom
- Runtime: .NET 7 Desktop, Java Runtime Environment
- Media: VLC Media Player
⚙️ Advanced Features
Registry Hive Management
- Mounts all user registry hives for comprehensive configuration
- Configures default user profile for future accounts
- Enhanced dismount handling with retry logic and error recovery
- System-wide privacy settings applied via group policies
Intelligent Processing
- HKU: drive creation for registry access
- Multi-attempt cleanup with progressive delays
- Comprehensive logging for troubleshooting
- Graceful error handling and recovery
🛠️ Usage
Basic Deployment
# Run with administrator privileges
.\DeployWorkstation-AllUsers.ps1Advanced Options
# Skip application installation
.\DeployWorkstation-AllUsers.ps1 -SkipAppInstall
# Skip bloatware removal
.\DeployWorkstation-AllUsers.ps1 -SkipBloatwareRemoval
# Skip default user configuration
.\DeployWorkstation-AllUsers.ps1 -SkipDefaultUserConfig
# Custom log location
.\DeployWorkstation-AllUsers.ps1 -LogPath "C:\Logs\deploy.log"Configuration-Only Run (for systems with previous v2.0 alpha)
# Apply only registry settings (useful after bug fixes)
.\DeployWorkstation-AllUsers.ps1 -SkipAppInstall -SkipBloatwareRemoval📋 Requirements
- Windows 10 (1809+) or Windows 11
- PowerShell 5.1+ (Windows PowerShell Desktop)
- Administrator privileges required
- Winget installed (App Installer from Microsoft Store)
- Internet connection for app downloads
⚠️ Alpha Release Notes
Recent Bug Fixes (v2.1.1)
- ✅ Fixed: HKU registry drive creation and persistence
- ✅ Fixed: PowerShell parameter errors (
-PropertyType→-Type) - ✅ Enhanced: Registry hive dismount handling with retry logic
- ✅ Improved: Error handling and diagnostic logging
Known Limitations
- Registry dismount warnings may still occur (usually harmless)
- Some enterprise environments may block certain operations
- Antivirus software may interfere with app installations
- Large user bases may extend script execution time
Testing Status
- ✅ Core functionality validated on Windows 10/11
- ✅ Multi-user scenarios tested with existing accounts
- ✅ Default profile configuration verified for new users
⚠️ Enterprise environments need additional testing
📊 Success Metrics
Based on alpha testing:
- ~95% success rate for app installations
- ~98% success rate for bloatware removal
- ~90% success rate for registry configuration
- Average runtime: 10-15 minutes depending on system
🔗 Documentation
- [Complete Apps Removed List](APPS_REMOVED.md) - Detailed breakdown of all removed components
- [Complete Apps Installed List](APPS_INSTALLED.md) - Full list of installed applications
- [Changelog](CHANGELOG.md) - Version history and bug fixes
🚨 Important Warnings
⚠️ Irreversible Changes: Many removals require Windows reinstallation to undo⚠️ Gaming Impact: Xbox features and Game Bar will be removed⚠️ Enterprise Considerations: May conflict with corporate policies⚠️ Backup Recommended: Test on non-production systems first
🐛 Reporting Issues
This is an alpha release - your feedback is crucial!
Please report:
- ✅ Script execution errors with log excerpts
- ✅ Unexpected behavior or missing functionality
- ✅ Performance issues or excessive runtime
- ✅ Compatibility problems with specific Windows versions
Include in reports:
- Windows version and build number
- PowerShell version (
$PSVersionTable.PSVersion) - Log file contents (redact sensitive information)
- System specifications and environment details
Release: v2.0 Alpha (Build 2.1.1)
Release Date: June 23, 2025
Compatibility: Windows 10 (1809+), Windows 11
Status: Alpha Testing - Not for Production Use