Windows 11 Tweaks and Fixes (Index post #1)

Not necessary... already happened. You can tell that they're damned just by looking at them in pictures. Better to condemn the people responsible for creating filth like that. They deserve it. The notebook is merely the product of their abject stupidity.

 

Winaero Tweaker 1.33 allows you to restore the classic search in File Explorer winaero.com | Oct 1, 2021

Winaero Tweaker's change log:
Winaero Tweaker 1.33 allows you to restore the classic search in File Explorer

 

Changes in Winaero Tweaker 1.33:

• added: You can enable the classic search in File Explorer on Windows 10 version 1909 and above. The one without online content and with the size:, date: filters, etc.
• fixed: the app wasn't able to import bookmarks on Windows 10 properly. E.g. it could only import 5 of 20.

 

How to stop the Photos app from adjusting picture brightness on Windows 11
Apparently, Photos is still automatically adjusting brightness levels

 

added to the index

 

How to uninstall (disable) Xbox Game Bar (DVR) to stop the popups when you play a game.

Disable xbox game bar (DVR) overlay (by uninstalling gamebar, which might not be able to be uninstalled on the apps menu)
If you can't uninstall it regularly:

In Powershell admin mode:

Get-AppxPackage Microsoft.XboxGamingOverlay -AllUsers | Remove-AppxPackage

I have not tested the reversible disable in this video though.

 

How to Disable VBS / HVCI and Speed Up Windows 11

Optional security feature has negative effect on performance. Windows 11 now enables VBS by default on new devices and clean installations.

 

Here's how to get the original windows 10 explorer back.



https://www.tomshardware.com/how-to/restore-windows-10-explorer-windows-11

 

How to unblock file downloaded from Internet in Windows 11

Yep, you should remove this useless Security check. WinaeroTweaker have also the tweak to remove this security check.



How to disable Widgets in Windows 11 using Registry or Group Policy Editor
For those who want to permanently disable the Widgets feature.

 

Pap:
You'd have to hit 'apply' before OK in order for that setting to stick.
If you don't hit apply it will only work once and not 'from then on'.

 

I know. I just added the pict only to show the feature you want to remove. I will edit with a more proper pict The guide is still correct.

 

@Papusan @Mr. Fox

https://nerdschalk.com/how-to-ungroup-icons-on-windows-11-taskbar-with-a-registry-hack/

WOW! Just look at how many steps are needed just to uncombined taskbar items! I hate taskbar icons combined as I want to quickly access different folders that are open with a single click rather than having to click the main Explorer combined icon to expand the contents then figuring out which folder I need to access. The above workaround not only is tedious but it involves several tweaks and might break things!

 

Add Open Command Prompt Here To Context Menus

Save the following code in a .TXT file then rename the extension to .reg and double click on it to merge it with the registry.

Code:

Windows Registry Editor Version 5.00

[HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\Directory\shell\MenuCmd]
"MUIVerb"="@shell32.dll,-22022"
"Icon"="cmd.exe"
"ExtendedSubCommandsKey"="Directory\\ContextMenus\\MenuCmd"
"NoWorkingDirectory"=""
"Position"="Bottom"

[HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\Directory\background\shell\MenuCmd]
"MUIVerb"="@shell32.dll,-22022"
"Icon"="cmd.exe"
"ExtendedSubCommandsKey"="Directory\\ContextMenus\\MenuCmd"
"NoWorkingDirectory"=""
"Position"="Bottom"

[HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\LibraryFolder\background\shell\MenuCmd]
"MUIVerb"="@shell32.dll,-22022"
"Icon"="cmd.exe"
"ExtendedSubCommandsKey"="Directory\\ContextMenus\\MenuCmd"
"NoWorkingDirectory"=""
"Position"="Bottom"

[HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\Drive\shell\MenuCmd]
"MUIVerb"="@shell32.dll,-22022"
"Icon"="cmd.exe"
"ExtendedSubCommandsKey"="Directory\\ContextMenus\\MenuCmd"
"NoWorkingDirectory"=""
"Position"="Bottom"

[HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\Directory\ContextMenus\MenuCmd\shell\open]
"MUIVerb"="@shell32.dll,-37415"
"Icon"="cmd.exe"

[HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\Directory\ContextMenus\MenuCmd\shell\open\command]
@="cmd.exe /s /k pushd \"%V\""

[HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\Directory\ContextMenus\MenuCmd\shell\runas]
"MUIVerb"="@shell32.dll,-37444"
"Icon"="cmd.exe"
"HasLUAShield"=""

[HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\Directory\ContextMenus\MenuCmd\shell\runas\command]
@="cmd.exe /s /k pushd \"%V\""

 

Remove Cast To Device From Context Menus Of Media Files

Save the following code in a .TXT file then rename the extension to .reg and double click on it to merge it with the registry.

Reboot for the tweak to take effect

 

Prevent Windows from downloading recommended apps in the background

Save the following code in a .TXT file then rename the extension to .reg and double click on it to merge it with the registry.

Code:

Windows Registry Editor Version 5.00

[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\CloudContent]
"DisableWindowsConsumerFeatures"=dword:00000001

[HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\CloudContent]
"DisableWindowsConsumerFeatures"=dword:00000001

 

Do we have any new method to bring back the Windows 10 start menu? The method the link in the first post is deprecated.

 

https://www.stardock.com/products/start11/

v0.90:
https://cdn.stardock.us/downloads/public/software/start/Start11-fs-setup_sd.exe

 

Disable Teams Chat Icon On The Taskbar

Save the following code in a .txt file then rename the extension to .reg and double click on it to merge it with the registry.

Code:

Windows Registry Editor Version 5.00

[HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\Advanced]
"TaskbarMn"=dword:00000000

0 = Disabled
1 = Enabled Default

or:
Settings > Personalisation > Taskbar > Taskbar Items > Show or hide buttons that appear on the taskbar

 

Disable Driver updates via Windows Update

Save the following code in a .txt file then rename the extension to .reg and double click on it to merge it with the registry.

Code:

Windows Registry Editor Version 5.00

[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\Device Metadata]
"PreventDeviceMetadataFromNetwork"=dword:00000001

[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\DriverSearching]
"SearchOrderConfig"=dword:00000000

[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\WindowsUpdate]
"ExcludeWUDriversInQualityUpdate"=dword:00000001

 

Remove/Restore Rotate Right/Left From Image File types Context Menu

Save the following code in a .txt file then rename the extension to .reg and double click on it to merge it with the registry.

Remove:

Code:

Windows Registry Editor Version 5.00

[-HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\SystemFileAssociations\.bmp\ShellEx\ContextMenuHandlers\ShellImagePreview]

[-HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\SystemFileAssociations\.dds\ShellEx\ContextMenuHandlers\ShellImagePreview]

[-HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\SystemFileAssociations\.dib\ShellEx\ContextMenuHandlers\ShellImagePreview]

[-HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\SystemFileAssociations\.gif\ShellEx\ContextMenuHandlers\ShellImagePreview]

[-HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\SystemFileAssociations\.heic\ShellEx\ContextMenuHandlers\ShellImagePreview]

[-HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\SystemFileAssociations\.heif\ShellEx\ContextMenuHandlers\ShellImagePreview]

[-HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\SystemFileAssociations\.ico\ShellEx\ContextMenuHandlers\ShellImagePreview]

[-HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\SystemFileAssociations\.jfif\ShellEx\ContextMenuHandlers\ShellImagePreview]

[-HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\SystemFileAssociations\.jpe\ShellEx\ContextMenuHandlers\ShellImagePreview]

[-HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\SystemFileAssociations\.jpeg\ShellEx\ContextMenuHandlers\ShellImagePreview]

[-HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\SystemFileAssociations\.jpg\ShellEx\ContextMenuHandlers\ShellImagePreview]

[-HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\SystemFileAssociations\.jxr\ShellEx\ContextMenuHandlers\ShellImagePreview]

[-HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\SystemFileAssociations\.png\ShellEx\ContextMenuHandlers\ShellImagePreview]

[-HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\SystemFileAssociations\.rle\ShellEx\ContextMenuHandlers\ShellImagePreview]

[-HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\SystemFileAssociations\.tif\ShellEx\ContextMenuHandlers\ShellImagePreview]

[-HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\SystemFileAssociations\.tiff\ShellEx\ContextMenuHandlers\ShellImagePreview]

[-HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\SystemFileAssociations\.wdp\ShellEx\ContextMenuHandlers\ShellImagePreview]

[-HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\SystemFileAssociations\.webp\ShellEx\ContextMenuHandlers\ShellImagePreview]

Restore:

Code:

Windows Registry Editor Version 5.00

[HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\SystemFileAssociations\.bmp\ShellEx\ContextMenuHandlers\ShellImagePreview]
@="{FFE2A43C-56B9-4bf5-9A79-CC6D4285608A}"

[HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\SystemFileAssociations\.dds\ShellEx\ContextMenuHandlers\ShellImagePreview]
@="{FFE2A43C-56B9-4bf5-9A79-CC6D4285608A}"

[HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\SystemFileAssociations\.dib\ShellEx\ContextMenuHandlers\ShellImagePreview]
@="{FFE2A43C-56B9-4bf5-9A79-CC6D4285608A}"

[HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\SystemFileAssociations\.gif\ShellEx\ContextMenuHandlers\ShellImagePreview]
@="{FFE2A43C-56B9-4bf5-9A79-CC6D4285608A}"

[HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\SystemFileAssociations\.heic\ShellEx\ContextMenuHandlers\ShellImagePreview]
@="{FFE2A43C-56B9-4bf5-9A79-CC6D4285608A}"

[HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\SystemFileAssociations\.heif\ShellEx\ContextMenuHandlers\ShellImagePreview]
@="{FFE2A43C-56B9-4bf5-9A79-CC6D4285608A}"

[HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\SystemFileAssociations\.ico\ShellEx\ContextMenuHandlers\ShellImagePreview]
@="{FFE2A43C-56B9-4bf5-9A79-CC6D4285608A}"

[HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\SystemFileAssociations\.jfif\ShellEx\ContextMenuHandlers\ShellImagePreview]
@="{FFE2A43C-56B9-4bf5-9A79-CC6D4285608A}"

[HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\SystemFileAssociations\.jpe\ShellEx\ContextMenuHandlers\ShellImagePreview]
@="{FFE2A43C-56B9-4bf5-9A79-CC6D4285608A}"

[HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\SystemFileAssociations\.jpeg\ShellEx\ContextMenuHandlers\ShellImagePreview]
@="{FFE2A43C-56B9-4bf5-9A79-CC6D4285608A}"

[HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\SystemFileAssociations\.jpg\ShellEx\ContextMenuHandlers\ShellImagePreview]
@="{FFE2A43C-56B9-4bf5-9A79-CC6D4285608A}"

[HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\SystemFileAssociations\.jxr\ShellEx\ContextMenuHandlers\ShellImagePreview]
@="{FFE2A43C-56B9-4bf5-9A79-CC6D4285608A}"

[HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\SystemFileAssociations\.png\ShellEx\ContextMenuHandlers\ShellImagePreview]
@="{FFE2A43C-56B9-4bf5-9A79-CC6D4285608A}"

[HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\SystemFileAssociations\.rle\ShellEx\ContextMenuHandlers\ShellImagePreview]
@="{FFE2A43C-56B9-4bf5-9A79-CC6D4285608A}"

[HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\SystemFileAssociations\.tif\ShellEx\ContextMenuHandlers\ShellImagePreview]
@="{FFE2A43C-56B9-4bf5-9A79-CC6D4285608A}"

[HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\SystemFileAssociations\.tiff\ShellEx\ContextMenuHandlers\ShellImagePreview]
@="{FFE2A43C-56B9-4bf5-9A79-CC6D4285608A}"

[HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\SystemFileAssociations\.wdp\ShellEx\ContextMenuHandlers\ShellImagePreview]
@="{FFE2A43C-56B9-4bf5-9A79-CC6D4285608A}"

[HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\SystemFileAssociations\.webp\ShellEx\ContextMenuHandlers\ShellImagePreview]
@="{FFE2A43C-56B9-4bf5-9A79-CC6D4285608A}"

 

Disable Web Search From Windows 11 Start Menu

Save the following code in a .txt file then rename the extension to .reg and double click on it to merge it with the registry.

Code:

Windows Registry Editor Version 5.00

[HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\Explorer]
"DisableSearchBoxSuggestions"=dword:00000001

 

Restore Classic Context Menus

Copy/Paste the below commands in an elevated command prompt or Power Shell (Admin)

==============================================================

Disable new context menu:

reg.exe add "HKCU\Software\Classes\CLSID\{86ca1aa0-34aa-4e8b-a509-50c905bae2a2}\InprocServer32" /f /ve

Restore new context menu:

reg.exe delete "HKCU\Software\Classes\CLSID\{86ca1aa0-34aa-4e8b-a509-50c905bae2a2}" /f

Disable Explorer command bar:

reg.exe add "HKCU\Software\Classes\CLSID\{d93ed569-3b3e-4bff-8355-3c44f6a52bb5}\InprocServer32" /f /ve

Restore Explorer command bar:

reg.exe delete "HKCU\Software\Classes\CLSID\{d93ed569-3b3e-4bff-8355-3c44f6a52bb5}" /f

 

Disable Windows Defender

1) Go to the Windows Defender Settings and disable all the toggles including tamper protection

2) Additionally, go to Reputation based settings and disable all SmartScreen toggles.

3) Download the ToggleDefender.zip file (from the bottom of this post)

Make sure to right-click on the file you just downloaded, go to Properties, then hit Unblock from the bottom right as it may be blocked since it was downloaded from the internet, if you don't do this before you run the file or extract it, then it may not install correctly due to insufficient privileges.

To prevent this automatic blocking of files in the future so you don't have to go unblocking every file you download to ensure it runs properly, check the guide in this thread:
http://forum.notebookreview.com/threads/are-you-sure-you-want-to-run-this-file-yes-or-no.825668/

4) Extract the ZIP file

5) Right click on ToggleDefender.bat then choose "Run as Admin"



source: MDLhttps://forums.mydigitallife.net/threads/lean-and-mean-snippets-for-power-users.83479/#post-1658810

 

How to make sure every file you download is NOT blocked and can run properly/with full privileges:

"Are you sure you want to run this file?" [Yes or No]

 

How to sign-in to Windows 11 automatically

Some Windows users prefer to sign-in to the Windows operating system automatically. While not advised on multi-user systems or systems with confidential files, the automatic login into Windows can speed up the start of the operating system.

Automatic sign-ins work best with local accounts. It is highly recommended to use a local account on Windows 11. Automatic sign-ins to Windows 11 work only if Windows Hello is not enabled. Two-factor authentication, e.g. by using Microsoft's Authenticator application, may also cause issues. You can add new local user accounts under Settings > Accounts > Family & Other users > Add account.

 

Added to the index

 

Defender Control

 

Last month I got a mint, like brand new XPS 13 with no scuffs or scratches anywhere, (see my signature) and would like to install Windows 11 on it but finding out it doesn't support my Intel Core i7-7660U 7th Gen. 2.5GHz-4.00GHz CPU???
What the heck??? For crying out-loud, it's not that old 2017. Former Windows 10 supported my older 2013 XPS 13 up to now, so what gives. Are they trying to force you to buy a newer computer? I won't do it.

 

Yeah a lot of annoyed people about the more limited options for upgrading to Windows 11. I'm reading there are a number of people running it okay on "unsupported" PCs such as yours. Yours has TPM 2.0 but there are even lots of people running it on PCs with TPM 2.0 chips.

A couple reasons why I haven't attempted it myself is, it's unclear if Microsoft will make patching updates more of a hassle on such PCs. Also, I haven't found that Intel, Nvidia etc aren't agreeing to provide Windows 11 compatible driver updates for such equipment. Right now the drivers may work fine since I think the kernel is the same, however breaking changes may arrive in the coming year.

 

Enjoy... Read the posts from release date of the Apple copy cat OS and forwards for sum up Windows 11

And yeah, none force you to run Win 11. What HW you have doesn't matter

 

Explorer Patcher restores the Windows 11 taskbar to be exactly like Windows 10

https://github.com/valinet/ExplorerPatcher/releases

If you were looking for a way to simply restore the Windows 11 taskbar and File Explorer to the same behavior you were used to in Windows 10 and without all the fluff of (paid for) Start menu replacement app, look no further than Explorer Patcher. Simply add a .DLL to C:\Windows and Microsoft will download the rest of the files that will make it possible.

The developer touts this as a project that aims to bring back a productive working environment on Windows 11. Or more to the point, restore what was already not broken in Windows 10.

Installation

Grab the latest version of Explorer Patcher in the Releases section, you will find a download for a DLL called dxgi.dll. It has been tested on our latest stable build of Windows 11 (22000.258), but the developers claim that it should work just fine on newer builds too. This is the runtime part of the application. You need to place this DLL in the following location: C:\Windows which also means you will need Administrator rights.

After you have done the above, make sure you have an active Internet connection and restart the Explorer process using Task Manager or by issuing the following command:

taskkill /f /im explorer.exe.

Once File Explorer restarts, some necessary files (symbol files) will be downloaded from Microsoft (around 50MB). This should be relatively quick, depending on your Internet connection speed. When this is done, File Explorer will restart again and will be ready for use.

 

Add "Install" option to .CAB files in the right-click context menu

Save the following code in a .txt file then rename the extension to .reg and double click on it to merge it with the registry.

Code:

Windows Registry Editor Version 5.00

[HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\CABFolder\Shell\RunAs]
@="Cab Updates Installieren"
"HasLUAShield"=""

[HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\CABFolder\Shell\RunAs\Command]
@="cmd /k dism /online /add-package /packagepath:\"%1\""

 

I really cannot identify a legitimate reason for Windows 11 to exist, or a legitimate excuse for anyone to feel compelled to install it with literally absolutely NOTHING to gain. There is no benefit whatsoever to installing Windows 11. It was a waste of time and resources for the Redmond Reprobates to create it, and likewise a waste of time and energy for anyone to install it. Doing so simply causes harm to a system that was functioning correctly and reduces performance and functionality of any system you install it on. It is an utterly pointless exercise.

It looks like the Redmond Reprobates may have broken it with an update. New symbols are needed to avoid the ugly Windows 11 taskbar and they are not yet released.

You can also use StartAllBack (from the author of StartIsBack, which I absolutely require for using Windows 10) to circumvent the Windows 11 taskbar filth. It's not free, but it is reasonably priced and anything worth using is worth paying for if the price is reasonable.

Introducing StartAllBack: Windows 11 from better timeline
Embrace, enhance, unsweep classic UI from under the rug
Restore and improve taskbar

• Show labels on task icons
• Adjust icon size and margins
• Move taskbar to top, left or right edges
• Drag and drop stuff onto taskbar
• Center task icons but keep Start button on the left
• Split into segments, use dynamic translucency
• Separate corner icons with Windows 7/10 UI

Restore and improve File Explorer UI

• Ribbon and Command Bar revamped with translucent effects
• Details pane on bottom
• Old search box (the one which works)
• Dark mode support for more dialogs

Restore and improve context menus

• All new look with rounded acrylic menus
• Fast and responsive taskbar menus
• New fonts, better touch support

Restore and improve start menu

• Launch apps and go to system places in one click
• Navigate dropdown menus like a boss
• Enjoy fast and reliable search

Finally, lightweight styling and UI consistency

• Enjoy Windows 7, Windows 10 and third-party taskbar and start menu styles
• Fix UI inconsistencies in Win32 apps
• Don't be blue: recolor UI in all windows apps
• Negative resource usage: fewer RAM used, fewer processes started

 

Never thought I would be patching explorer since I stopped using them after XP.

 

Sometimes the incompetence of the creator necessitates taking matters into your own hands. It's unfortunate that Windows 11 brings nothing of value to the table and third-party fixes are needed to make it aesthetically resemble the superior products that the morons at Micro$lop hope that it might replace. It will still be an inferior product with an improved skin after all is said and done.

 

Ah... that settles it for me. I'm staying with Windows 10 pro for now. My XPS 13 laptop is purring with it, current updates and all, so why change. If I recall and it's been quite a few years, when Windows 10 first came out, it was buggy too and I stayed with Windows 7 for a year before switching to Windows 10. I completely bypassed Windows 8 as it was a terrible version. Maybe after another year, I'll consider Windows 11, but I'll watch what goes on here first.

 

Yeah, that is the best approach for sure. They never really fixed W10 though. They just kept screwing with it so much that it was constantly broken or hogging up system resources with its worthless bloatware.

But, it's safe to test and form your own opinion if you create an image with Macrium Reflect before you install Windoze 11. If you find it sucks and needs to be expunged from your life, you can jump on the Macrium Reflect time machine and make it like Windoze 11 venereal disease has not tainted your computer.

 

StartAllBack is definitely a must-have. And, you can also add this to the list of vomit-curing fixes. @JRE84

https://github.com/valinet/Win11DisableRoundedCorners/releases/tag/1.0.0.2

Now, what to do with those nasty and cheap-looking CGI cartoon icons?

 

guys you won't believe me but I found the best tweak for windows 11....its freeking amazing...makes it like windows 7 and 10 times faster...







I uninstalled windows 11

 

How long did it take you to figure this out? Above a week?

 

3 weeks///sorry not so smart after all..sigh..i wish i was einstein but im afraid the koolaid pills didn't pan out the way I expected them to

 

At first I actually thought it was going to be OK other than the tacky aesthetics, but the longer I used it the more I hated it. Actually, I don't think it has the potential to ever be good. Windows 10 was the proof of concept, because it never became good. Some of the older versions (1809/LTSC) are far more tolerable than the newer crap if your back is against the wall, but definitely not what I would call good. It would be nice to finally have a good OS for a change, rather than something you are resigned to putting up with, but that's evidently too much to ask.

Don't forget to follow the uninstall with some of these to avoid the dingleberries.

 

How to restore the Windows Photo Viewer in Windows 11

The Photos App isn't bad at all, in fact it comes with a built-in Video Editor, and I think it is quite useful. The main reason why people do not like the Photos app is due to its performance. It is rather sluggish to open, it takes an extra second or two to load.

The good news is that you can easily get the old and better Windows Photo Viewer back in Windows 11.

 

added to the index

 

The best start menu, taskbar customization, file explorer UI customization, and styling/UI customization for Windows 11:

StartAllBack

To me, other than the Start Menu and other customization, the best feature is the ability to uncombine taskbar icons so they are all displayed separately!

 

It has been my favorite Start menu for a long time and the only one that I use. By far the best option for Windows 10 and the same can now be said for the new Windows 11 version.

Man, the Windows Light color theme is so stinking ugly and boring. I hate looking at it even in screenshots LOL. It makes me feel like my retinas are going to be seared.

 

How to redirect Windows 11 Start Menu web searches to your default browser

Over the weekend, there was an uproar among Windows 11 users who discovered that the popular program, EdgeDeflector was no longer working as intended. For those unaware, when you look up something using Windows 11's Start Menu/Search, it not only displays local results, but also emphasizes web results.

 

REMOVED AS UNINSTALLING WINDOWS DEFENDER COMPLETELY BREAKS WINDOWS UPDATE

 

Thanks for the reminder to take out the trash. I forgot about that script being available.
I just used it on my W10 Pro 20H2 Cancer OS. Before and after captured below.
System #1

System #2

 

What's people's view's on these two new programs?

Uninstall Edge 1.0
https://www.majorgeeks.com/files/details/uninstall_edge.html

Windows 11 Debloater 1.0
https://www.majorgeeks.com/files/details/windows_11_debloater.html