- *Removed Pins and One Drive from the Start Menu (in Windows 10), also made some minor changes.
- *Changed Locations of some files of the Shivaay folder.
- Fixed Clipboard Delay (Thanks to Aftab for pointing out this issue)
- *Not Restoring Legacy Photo Viewer by default.
- *Using My Safemode approach to disable defender as it's a more efficient way.
- *Disabled Core Isolation again by default as it reduces CPU performance by 5% (in my case).
- *Removed additional commands for disabling various components, as the running folder scripts can handle it as well.
- Removed BranchReadinessLevel policy registry looks like it doesn't do anything.
- Removed Smart Screen script (I'll work on it later).
- Updated Cleanup Script (Fully Changed Cleaning methods and converted it into a Powershell script)
- Updated Defender Script (To automatically reboot to normal mode after Toggling defender)
- *Included Compact OS (as I use this on every Installation)
- Added Script to Restore or Remove Legacy Photo Viewer in System Management.
- Included everything from above, except the ones with an asterisk (*)
- Removed One registry for modifying OEM Info.
- *Removed Logs Temporary.
- Fixed Volume Mixer issue by not removing internet explorer compatibility.
- Not Disabling Storage Sense by default as it's useful for freeing up space automatically. (I will configure its settings later).
- Using the Release channel for a more stable Add-More-Features script updates.
- Added Script to configure OS Settings (like OS Name, and Shivaay Folder Location) in System Management.
- Now if you want to change the Shivaay folder name just make another folder and enter the location of it in this Script.
- Updated this script to V3, with improved logic, function and much more.
- Included everything from above, except the ones with an asterisk (*).
- Using Variables and Functions in the main script instead using it for each script.
- Updated Main Update Script to avoid replacing OS name or folder path.
- Updated Pagefile Size, Min to 800MB and Max to 16GB to avoid Low Ram issues.
- Not Removing Shortcut Icons as it Breaks inner icons of explorer.
- Disable recall using dism too in non-Copilot+ PCs just after the user is created to avoid Explorer issues.
- Disabled EdgeUpdate Scheduled Tasks.
- Disabled Account Info for Privacy.
- Removed User Based Registry for Tablet Mode as it's already Disabling System Wide.
- Disable Copilot System Wide.
- Adjust Priority for best Performance of Programs.
- Using policy to disable windows error Reporting.
- Enable hardware accelerated GPU Scheduling.
- Disabling Background Apps System-Wide.
- Enable old Nvidia Sharpening for better Visuals.
- Removed Duplicate Registry.
- Hide Home (Win 11) and 3D Objects (Win 10)
- Not Disabling Defender and Core Isolation by default. (Although can be disable from Folder, not recommended disabling for a Normal User)
- Added Additional Features Script.
- Added Update Script (Providing Updates for V4 and Above Versions)
- Created a new toggle script for Smart Screen instead of managing by Defender.
- From Shivaay Folder Software, Removed AMD Radeon Software, Realtek Audio Console, Microsoft Tips, Memory Reduct and Hibit Uninstaller.
- From Shivaay Folder Security, Removed Unused Security Pages.
- From Shivaay Folder System Management, Removed Compact OS, Printer Service, Biometric Service.
- From Shivaay Folder Optimization, Removed Automatic Folder Discovery, Last access time and 8.3 Naming and MPO.
- From Shivaay Folder User Interface, Removed Network Pane, Recycle Bin, Removable Drives and Context Menu.
- Updated Script for Toggling background apps and notifications.
- Initial Release for Additional Features Script.
- Added Many new Scripts, with 2 new Folders (Context Menus, Shortcuts)
- Initial Release for Update Script.
- Included Every possible updates.
- Updated Core Isolation Script, to make sure it's disabling VBS.
- Disabled Aero Peek (Sometimes Irritating while Hovering mouse on taskbar icons)
- Reduced Shutdown Command time from 10 to 5 seconds.
- Hide Shortcut Icons on Desktop.
- Added one more Registry to ensure disabling of VBS or Core Isolation.
- Using Function for Creation of Folder files.
- Rewrite files name of Shivaay Folder for Improved Readability.
- Added Cleanup Script in Optimization.
- Added Biometric Script in System Management.
- Added Memory Reduct in Software.
- Updated Defender Script included webthreatdef service.
- Added Script to Toggle Compact OS (Compress / Decompress Windows Binary Files) in System Management and save upto 2-3 GB.
- Fixed Network Navigation Toggle in File Explorer.
- Updated Core Isolation Script, added some more parts of core Isolation.
- Updated Edge Webview link (No browser needed to download).
- Added Some browsers, Chrome, Brave, Firefox, Zen (Normal and Portable) to directly download from Software.
- Fixed Update Notifications Toggle.
- Fixed Automatic Folder Discovery Script.
- Added Full Support for 24H2.
- Dynamically adjust Virtual Memory as per requirement upto 8GB.
- Removed Registry for
Managed by your Organization in Edge(as there's no policies modification for edge). - Fixed Disabling of Delivery Optimization.
- Reworked on Function may fix CTT shortcut flagging as Trojan by Defender.
- Configure Visual Effects for Snappy Experience.
- Added comments for shutdown commands.
- Updated Power Plan Settings.
- Reconfigure and Removed many Services and using function for all the services.
- Disabled UAC as it's irritating sometimes. (legacy smart screen works best)
- Determine Win 10 or 11 then start executing some commands to avoid any issues.
- Removed duplicate comments and rewrite comments.
- Removed Bypass NRO Online Account Creation Registry.
- Removed some duplicate or useless Registries thanks to Nikki.
- Removed Edge Webview from Installed apps list.
- Removed Edge from Default Apps.
- Added 'Compress to' in the old context menu even in 23H2, Thanks to ThioJoe.
- Disabled Malicious Software Removal Tool From Installing via Windows Update.
- Fixed Disabling of Automatic Folder Discovery and Toggle File of it.
- Added
Run as Administratorfor PowerShell Script context menu. - Set SuperFetch to Manual to reduce initial Disk Usage, not worth it on SSD.
- Disable Windows Input Experience and Widgets.
- Removed Drivers Searching through Windows Update registry, as it's already enabled by Windows by default.
- Removed Show Detailed BSOD, as it can be scary for some users.
- Removed MouseHover registry as it's already set to 400.
- Prevent Installation of Edge Browser with Windows update.
- Removed Edge Scheduled tasks (tested and not getting installed by Windows Update)
- Using Registry for disabling Defender Auto Sample Submission, cause Powershell gives error if defender gets disabled in Pre-installation stage
- Changed Update branch from Current to Semi-Annual to receive more stable and tested updates.
- Reduced duration for Features Updates to 6 Months, as Semi-Annual channel will get only stable updates so delaying it much longer doesn't make sense.
- Reduced duration of security updates from 1 year to 7 days, because Security Updates can be delayed between 0-30 days.
- Don't Download updates Automatically, Notify for Download and Installation of Updates and Manually install.
- Removed Registry way to disable Teredo as already using command for that.
- Removed some files to free up some space.
- Do not Delete scheduled tasks as it can cause issues with Task Scheduler.
Software :-
- Added Microsoft Store link for Following Apps
- AMD Radeon Software
- Microsoft Tips
- Realtek Audio Console
- Added Download Link for Following Apps
- Edge Webview.
- Hi-Bit Uninstaller.
- Added Install/Uninstall Microsoft Store Script
User Interface :-
- Added a Toggle script to Pin/Unpin Recycle bin in file explorer.
- Removed Script for Changing Default Folder Name.
- Enable item Check boxes in file explorer for quickly select files or folders.
- Reverted Taskbar alignment to Center.
- Removed Recycle Bin From Desktop.
- Pin Recycle bin In File Explorer.
- Disabled Processor Performance Boost Mode by Default (To reduce temperature in some cases)
- Optimized Script and Removed Unnecessary spaces from Scripts.
- Using New Method to Toggle On or Off Windows Defender along with Smart Screen.
- Using Variables to avoid repetition of reg paths in Shivaay Folder Scripts.
- Disabled Storage Sense (You can enable it again from settings if you want)
- To Improve Stability, Removed taking ownership of some C Drives Folders.
- Removed FTH from Toggle option and Not Disabling it By Default (As some faced Crashing issues)
- Reverted Enabling Hardware GPU Scheduling (Fixes random freeze)
- Turn on NumLock after Windows Installation.
- Enable Detailed BSOD by default.
- Not changing Default Folder Name to Eternal Vault.
- Change Script Shortcuts path under Shivaay Folder.
- Removed Microsoft Store.
- Miscellaneous Changes (I Forgot)
- Hide Gallery and Network Navigation From Quick Access (Clutter for those who don't use)
- Disable Automatic File Discovery (Improves File Explorer Responsiveness)
- Hide Removable Drives (This PC can show this Drives)
- Hibernation (Takes Excess space)
- Set Printer Spooler to Manual (Not everyone uses Printer)
- Disabled Search Indexing (Resource Intensive Process)
- Fully Disabled Windows Defender (Including Core Isolation and Fault Tolerant Heap - For Performance Gain) and Hide Unused Components of Windows Security.
- Added Processor Performance Boost Mode in Power Options.
- Toggle Windows Defender
- Toggle Core Isolation - Memory Integrity
- Toggle Unused Security Pages
- Toggle Fault Tolerant Heap (FTH)
- Install Game Bar (Without the XBOX bloats)
- Toggle Hibernation and Fast Startup
- Toggle Printer Spooler
- Toggle Notifications and Background Apps
- Toggle Search Indexing
- Toggle GameDVR
- Toggle Update Notification (As Automatic Updates are Disabled)
- Toggle Automatic File Discovery
- Toggle 8.3 Char Name File Length Creation and Last Access Time Stamp.
- Toggle Multi-Plane Overlay
- Toggle Gallery in explorer
- Toggle Network Navigation Pane
- Toggle Removable Drives in Sidebar
- Toggle Windows 10/11 Context Menu
- Change New Folder Name (Just Rename that file And Run)
- Toggle Recent Items.
- Some Kernel Logging Services not Disabled
- UAC Dimming Desktop for Account Control
- Reserved Storage turning on again
- Disable Irritating Windows Security Notification also Startup
- Improved Windows Installation Speed by fixing Scripts Syntax errors and clearing unnecessary commands.
- End User Task With Right Click.
- Added Shivaay - Power Within (For Ultimate Performance)
- Show More Details on File Transfer
- Turn on Game Mode and Hardware Accelerated GPU Scheduling
- Displays Camera On/Off Notification For Privacy.
- Disable Auto Start on BSOD, to take note of error code.
- Enable Verbose Status Messages By Default.
- Use Full App Name on Desktop Shortcuts (Like Firefox not Firefox - Shortcut)