Windows Setup Script

Interactive Windows configuration script with automatic edition detection, software installation, and system optimization.

Installation

irm https://github.com/LightZirconite/setup-script/raw/main/setup-windows.ps1 | iex

Requirements

• Windows 10 or Windows 11
• PowerShell 5.1+
• Administrator privileges
• Internet connection
• Winget (App Installer) recommended

Features

Automatic Detection

• ✅ Automatically detects Windows edition (LTSC/IoT vs Standard)
• ✅ Detects hardware (Steam Deck, HP, Unowhy, GPU types)
• ✅ Enables edition-specific and hardware-specific options

Interactive Mode

• ✅ Y/N questions with detailed descriptions
• ✅ Collects ALL answers BEFORE installing anything
• ✅ Robust error handling with colored output
• ✅ Administrator privilege verification
• ✅ Auto-launch applications after installation

Automatic Configuration

• ✅ O&O ShutUp10++ automatically configured with recommended privacy settings
• ✅ Silent background installation without user interaction

Installation Options

Office & Activation

• Microsoft Office installation (via winget or direct download)
• Windows/Office activation via Microsoft Activation Scripts

Software (winget)

• Discord (stable, PTB, Canary)
• Steam
• Spotify
• Termius
• Visual Studio Code
• Firefox
• Python
• Node.js

Remote Management & Connectivity

• Mesh Agent (with -fullinstall parameter)
• Remote Desktop (RDP) with optional NLA disable for easier remote access
• KDE Connect (device connectivity)

Productivity & Voice Tools

• SuperWhisper - Voice-to-Text AI tool for dictation
• Microsoft PowerToys - Productivity utilities suite (FancyZones, ColorPicker, PowerRename, etc.)
• EarTrumpet - Advanced volume control

UI Customization

Windows 11:

• ExplorerPatcher - Restore Windows 10 taskbar and Start Menu

Windows 10:

• TranslucentTB - Taskbar transparency and customization (better alternative to TaskbarX)
• Firefox + Edge removal prompt - The script asks to install Firefox, then offers an option to remove Microsoft Edge. If chosen, it downloads the latest Remove-Edge.exe from ShadowWhisperer/Remove-MS-Edge releases and runs it after confirmation.

Configuration Modes

This script now uses a single, explicit selection flow: the installer asks each software/tool question individually (Manual Selection). The previous "Custom Light Mode" preset has been removed by user request to avoid automatic pre-selections.

Device-Specific Features

Steam Deck:

• Steam Deck Tools (drivers and fan control)
• Windows Defender Exclusion - Automatically excludes Steam Deck Tools folder to prevent false positives
• GPU Driver Protection - Blocks Windows Update from breaking display drivers (AMD APU only)
• Amernime Custom AMD Driver Guide - Prompt to open the latest Reddit tutorial for community AMD GPU drivers (Amernime) when Steam Deck is detected
• Manual updates available from: https://help.steampowered.com/en/faqs/view/6121-ECCD-D643-BAA8

Other Devices:

• Unowhy Tools (device-specific drivers)
• HP Driver Detection
• Dell/Lenovo BIOS updates

Driver Management

• NVIDIA App - Automatic download of latest version with fallback
• AMD Adrenalin - GPU drivers and control panel
• Intel DSA - Driver & Support Assistant (non-blocking installation)
• Intel Graphics Software - Modern GPU control panel

Essential Runtimes & Libraries

• Visual C++ Redistributables (2015-2022) - Essential runtime libraries required by most applications

  • Standalone installation option (recommended for all Windows, especially LTSC)
  • Automatic fallback to direct Microsoft download if Winget fails
  • Required by: Adobe products, games, development tools, and many other applications
  • Also included in Gaming Stack (no duplication)

• 7-Zip - Popular file compression and archiving tool

  • Supports multiple formats: .zip, .7z, .rar, .tar, .gz, .bz2, and many more
  • High compression ratio with 7z format
  • Automatic installation via Winget with GitHub fallback (always latest version)
  • Essential for file management and software installation
  • Context menu integration for quick access

LTSC/IoT Options

When LTSC/IoT edition is detected:

• Enable Microsoft Store
• Install Notepad
• Install Windows Terminal
• Install Calculator
• Install Camera
• Install Media Player
• Install Photos
• Enable Location Services: Activates Windows location for browser geolocation and Maps

System Updates

• Update all software via winget

Network & Privacy

• Cloudflare DNS: Configure DNS to 1.1.1.1 (IPv4 + IPv6) for faster and more secure internet
• Advanced Telemetry Blocking: Aggressive privacy protection beyond O&O ShutUp10++
  • Blocks telemetry hosts
  • Disables diagnostic services
  • Registry tweaks for data collection

Package Managers

• Chocolatey: Optional installation as complement to Winget for more package availability

System Maintenance

• System Cleanup: Post-installation cleanup
  • Clear temporary files
  • Clean WinSxS component store
  • Free disk space
• Performance Benchmarking: Before/After performance metrics with detailed system snapshots

Dual Boot Support

• Automatic Detection: Detects Linux partitions and GRUB bootloader
• UTC Time Fix: Permanently fixes 1-hour time offset in dual boot configurations

What's New in v2.2.1

🗺️ LTSC/IoT Location Services

• Location Services Activation: Enable Windows location services on LTSC/IoT editions
  • Fixes browser geolocation issues (websites can now request location)
  • Installs Windows Maps
  • Configures location permissions properly
  • Perfect for LTSC Windows 10 IoT systems

What's New in v2.2

🌐 Network & Privacy

• Cloudflare DNS: One-click configuration for all network adapters (IPv4 + IPv6, keeps IPv6 enabled)
• Advanced Telemetry Blocking: More aggressive than O&O ShutUp10++ with hosts file blocking and service disabling

📦 Package Management

• Chocolatey Integration: Complement Winget with additional packages (e.g., NVIDIA App)

🧹 System Maintenance

• System Cleanup: Automated cleanup of temp files and WinSxS component store (no compression)
• Performance Testing: Before/After benchmarks with JSON exports for comparison

🖥️ Dual Boot Enhancements

• Auto-Detection: Automatically detects dual boot configurations
• UTC Registry Fix: Proper solution instead of background service patch

What's New in v2.1

🚀 Major Improvements

• NVIDIA App: Fully automatic installation with version scraping (no more manual downloads!)
• Auto-Launch: Applications now start automatically after installation (TranslucentTB, PowerToys, EarTrumpet, Rytunex)
• Non-Blocking Installs: Interactive installers (Intel DSA) no longer block script execution

🎮 Steam Deck Support

• Automatic GPU driver protection to prevent Windows Update from breaking display
• Blocks AMD APU driver updates while allowing manual updates from Valve

🌐 Remote Access

• RDP Configuration: Enable Remote Desktop with one click
• NLA Disable Option: For easier Mesh Agent integration and unattended access

🎨 UI Customization Pack

• PowerToys: Microsoft's productivity utilities suite
• EarTrumpet: Advanced audio control
• ExplorerPatcher (Win11): Restore Windows 10 UI
• TaskbarX (Win10): Center taskbar icons

🎤 Voice-to-Text

• SuperWhisper: AI-powered dictation tool with automatic installation

🔧 Technical Improvements

• Mesh Agent URL updated (id=3)
• Generic app launcher function for consistent behavior
• Better error handling and user feedback
• Cleaner installation flow

Script Flow

1. Detection Phase

• Detects Windows edition
• Displays system information

2. Configuration Phase

• Asks all questions (Y/N)
• Each option includes a description
• Collects all choices before proceeding

3. Installation Phase

• Processes all selected installations
• Shows progress for each step
• Handles errors gracefully

4. Completion

• Displays summary
• Offers system restart

Technical Details

Office Installation

Winget Method:

• Fast installation via Windows Package Manager
• Automatic update integration

Direct Download:

• Downloads from official Microsoft CDN
• O365 ProPlus Retail edition
• 64-bit, English (US)

Version Fetching

The script automatically fetches latest versions via GitHub API for:

• Bulk Crap Uninstaller (advanced uninstaller, alternative: Geek Uninstaller for simpler use)
• Lively Wallpaper
• Steam Deck Tools
• KDE Connect

Security

• Administrator privilege verification
• Comprehensive error handling
• Automatic temporary file cleanup
• Safe default choices

Color Coding

• Cyan - Informational messages
• Green - Success messages
• Yellow - Warnings and prompts
• Red - Error messages

Important Notes

• Some installations require manual steps (Store apps)
• Files App taskbar pinning is manual
• Activation script opens in a new window
• System restart recommended after installation
• LTSC users must restart after enabling Store

Troubleshooting

Script won't run:

# Check execution policy
Get-ExecutionPolicy

# Allow execution
Set-ExecutionPolicy -ExecutionPolicy Bypass -Scope Process

Winget not found:

• Install "App Installer" from Microsoft Store
• Or download from: https://github.com/microsoft/winget-cli

Download failures:

• Check internet connection
• Check firewall settings
• Retry the script

Store apps won't install:

• Ensure Microsoft Store is enabled (especially on LTSC)
• Check Windows Update is working
• Sign in with a Microsoft account

Version

Current Version: 1.0.0

License

This script is provided as-is for Windows system setup and configuration purposes.