Windows Post-Installation Script (FirstRun)

This PowerShell script is designed to streamline and automate the setup of a fresh Windows installation. It handles tedious initial configuration tasks and installs a core set of applications, saving you time and ensuring consistency on every new machine.

Key Features

• ✅ Automatic Administrator Privileges: The script automatically checks if it's running as an administrator and will re-launch itself with elevated privileges if needed.
• ✅ Robust Environment Preparation: Checks for internet connectivity and automatically creates a System Restore Point before making changes.
• ✅ Automated Winget Installation: It detects if the Windows Package Manager (winget) is installed. If not, it will download and install it before proceeding.
• ✅ System Performance & Privacy Tweaks:
  • Optimizes visual effects for better performance.
  • Disables common telemetry and diagnostic services to enhance user privacy.
• ✅ Batch Application Installation: Installs a customizable list of essential applications in a single, silent operation using winget.
• ✅ Automatic Transcript Logging: Saves a complete log of everything the script did directly to your desktop.
• ✅ Optional Auto-Restart & System Activation: Gently prompts for system activation and an automatic reboot at the end.
• ✅ Bonus Utilities: Includes an optional Debloat.ps1 script to clean out pre-installed junk apps.

⚠️ Security and Activation Disclaimer

This script includes an opt-in activation feature that downloads and executes a script from a third-party source (get.activated.win). Please be aware of the following:

• Requires Explicit Confirmation: Activation will NOT run automatically. You must explicitly confirm when prompted.
• Security Risk: Running scripts from untrusted sources using irm | iex is potentially dangerous.
• Software Licensing: These methods are designed to bypass legitimate Microsoft software licensing.
• System Stability: Unofficial activation tools can modify critical system files, potentially leading to system instability or future update failures.

Use the activation feature entirely at your own risk. It is recommended to use a genuine product key for activation.

Prerequisites

• Operating System: Windows 10, Windows 11, Windows Server 2019/2022.
• PowerShell: Version 5.1 or later.
• Internet Connection: Required to download winget, applications, and the activation script.

Usage

FirstRun Setup

This script is best run immediately after a clean Windows installation.

1. Open PowerShell as an Administrator.
2. Copy and run the following command. This will download and execute the script in one step.

Set-ExecutionPolicy Bypass -Scope Process -Force; iex ((New-Object System.Net.WebClient).DownloadString('https://raw.githubusercontent.com/daredeep33/YOUR_REPOSITORY/main/FirstRun.ps1'))

Important: Replace daredeep33/YOUR_REPOSITORY with your actual GitHub username and repository name.

The script will display a summary of its actions and ask for your confirmation before proceeding.

Debloat Utility

The Debloat.ps1 script is a standalone tool designed to aggressively remove default Windows Universal Apps.

1. Open PowerShell as an Administrator.
2. Navigate to the directory containing the cloned repository or downloaded script.
3. Run the script:

   .\Debloat.ps1

The script will display a warning and a confirmation prompt before uninstalling any bloatware.

Customization

You can easily customize the list of applications to be installed by editing the $packages array at the top of the script file.

1. Find Package IDs: To find the ID for a program you want to add, use the command:

   winget search "program name"

2. Edit the Script: Add or remove the package IDs from the $packages list.

Example:

# --- SCRIPT CONFIGURATION ---

# Add or remove winget package IDs in this list.
$packages = @(
    "Microsoft.Office",
    "7zip.7zip",
    "Google.Chrome",
    "Notepad++.Notepad++",
    "VideoLAN.VLC",
    "Microsoft.PowerToys",          # Example: Adding PowerToys
    "Microsoft.VisualStudioCode"    # Example: Adding VS Code
)

# ... rest of the script

License

This project is licensed under the MIT License.