win: improve Edge & OneDrive shortcut removal #73
- Add script to remove Edge shortcuts upon uninstallation. - Unify OneDrive shortcut removal logic with Edge's, introducing revert feature to the OneDrive removal script. - Add more extensive documentation. - Rename "Delete OneDrive shortcuts" to "Remove OneDrive shortcuts" to have consistent naming.
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@@ -6834,7 +6834,7 @@ actions:
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[2]: https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=OneDrive&oldid=1111615560#Privacy_concerns "OneDrive | Privacy concerns | Wikipedia"
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[3]: https://web.archive.org/web/20191002180755/https://www.intralinks.com/blog/2014/04/microsoft-onedrive-business-can-alter-files-syncs "Microsoft OneDrive for Business can Alter Your Files as It Syncs | Intralinks"
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[4]: https://thehackernews.com/2014/04/microsoft-onedrive-secretly-modifies.html "Microsoft OneDrive Secretly Modifies your BackUp Files | thehackernews.com"
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[5]: https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/windows-server/remote/remote-desktop-services/rds_vdi-recommendations-1909#remove-onedrive-components "Optimizing Windows 10, version 1909, for a Virtual Desktop Infrastructure (VDI) role | Microsoft Learn"
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[5]: https://web.archive.org/web/20231002162808/https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/windows-server/remote/remote-desktop-services/rds_vdi-recommendations-1909#remove-onedrive-components "Optimizing Windows 10, version 1909, for a Virtual Desktop Infrastructure (VDI) role | Microsoft Learn"
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children:
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-
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name: Kill OneDrive process
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@@ -6877,10 +6877,10 @@ actions:
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Uninstalling OneDrive is recommended by Microsoft to optimize Windows VDIs [5].
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[1]: https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/office/turn-off-disable-or-uninstall-onedrive-f32a17ce-3336-40fe-9c38-6efb09f944b0 "Turn off, disable, or uninstall OneDrive | support.microsoft.com"
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[2]: https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/sharepoint/troubleshoot/installation-and-setup/how-to-block-onedrive-from-being-advertised-after-install-office-2016#method-2-uninstall-onedriveexe "How to block OneDrive.exe from being advertised after you install Office 2016 - SharePoint | Microsoft Learn"
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[2]: https://web.archive.org/web/20231002162805/https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/sharepoint/troubleshoot/installation-and-setup/how-to-block-onedrive-from-being-advertised-after-install-office-2016#method-2-uninstall-onedriveexe "How to block OneDrive.exe from being advertised after you install Office 2016 - SharePoint | Microsoft Learn"
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[3]: https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/sharepoint/troubleshoot/lists-and-libraries/cannot-open-onedrive-on-images-using-sysprep#how-to-correctly-deploy-onedrive-via-sysprep "Can't open OneDrive on images using Sysprep - SharePoint | Microsoft Learn"
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[4]: https://answers.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/forum/all/onedrive-on-windows-11-does-not-appear-in-file/250c679b-9d02-410f-8c8f-41cca112ccfa "OneDrive on Windows 11 - Does Not Appear in File Explorer - Microsoft Community | answers.microsoft.com"
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[5]: https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/windows-server/remote/remote-desktop-services/rds_vdi-recommendations-1909#remove-onedrive-components "Optimizing Windows 10, version 1909, for a Virtual Desktop Infrastructure (VDI) role | Microsoft Learn"
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[5]: https://web.archive.org/web/20231002162808/https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/windows-server/remote/remote-desktop-services/rds_vdi-recommendations-1909#remove-onedrive-components "Optimizing Windows 10, version 1909, for a Virtual Desktop Infrastructure (VDI) role | Microsoft Learn"
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recommend: strict
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code: |-
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if exist "%SystemRoot%\System32\OneDriveSetup.exe" (
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@@ -6939,39 +6939,46 @@ actions:
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rd "%SystemDrive%\OneDriveTemp" /q /s
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)
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name: Delete OneDrive shortcuts
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name: Remove OneDrive shortcuts
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recommend: strict
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docs: |-
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Even after uninstall or cleaning files there may be shortcuts that links to OneDrive. This script ensures
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that all the shortcuts are removed from the system. Shortcuts are saved in different locations such as:
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This script ensures the removal of all OneDrive shortcuts from your system, even after uninstallation or cleanup.
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Erasing these shortcuts improves the security and privacy of your computer system, lessening the potential access points for
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unwanted entities.
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Moreover, the removal of unused shortcuts results in a more organized and efficient system, enhancing your user experience by
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preventing any confusion from dead shortcuts.
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Shortcuts that link to OneDrive are stored in various locations, such as:
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- `Start Menu\Programs\Microsoft OneDrive.lnk`, `Start Menu\Programs\OneDrive.lnk`, `Links\OneDrive.lnk` [1],
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- `ServiceProfiles\LocalService` and `ServiceProfiles\NetworkService` [2]
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- `ServiceProfiles\LocalService` and `ServiceProfiles\NetworkService` [1]
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Windows 10 and higher requires additional scripts to delete the OneDrive icon from the navigation pane in Windows Explorer [1].
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Below are the tested shortcut file locations on default installation (since Windows 10 22H2 and Windows 11 22H2):
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[1]: https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/sharepoint/troubleshoot/installation-and-setup/how-to-block-onedrive.exe-from-being-advertised-after-install-office-2016 "How to block OneDrive.exe from being advertised after you install Office 2016 - SharePoint | Microsoft Learn"
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[2]: https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/windows-server/remote/remote-desktop-services/rds_vdi-recommendations-1909#remove-onedrive-components "Optimizing Windows 10, version 1909, for a Virtual Desktop Infrastructure (VDI) role | Microsoft Learn"
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| Path | Windows 11 | Windows 10 |
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| ---- |:----------:|:----------:|
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| `%APPDATA%\Microsoft\Windows\Start Menu\Programs\OneDrive.lnk` | ✅ Exists | ✅ Exists |
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| `%USERPROFILE%\Links\OneDrive.lnk` | ❌ Missing | ❌ Missing |
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| `%WINDIR%\ServiceProfiles\LocalService\AppData\Roaming\Microsoft\Windows\Start Menu\Programs\OneDrive.lnk` | ❌ Missing | ✅ Exists |
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| `%WINDIR%\ServiceProfiles\NetworkService\AppData\Roaming\Microsoft\Windows\Start Menu\Programs\OneDrive.lnk` | ❌ Missing | ✅ Exists |
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In Windows 10 and higher, additional steps are necessary to delete the OneDrive icon from the navigation pane in Windows
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Explorer [2], which is executed by this script.
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[1]: https://web.archive.org/web/20231002162808/https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/windows-server/remote/remote-desktop-services/rds_vdi-recommendations-1909#remove-onedrive-components "Optimizing Windows 10, version 1909, for a Virtual Desktop Infrastructure (VDI) role | Microsoft Learn"
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[2]: https://web.archive.org/web/20231002162805/https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/sharepoint/troubleshoot/installation-and-setup/how-to-block-onedrive-from-being-advertised-after-install-office-2016 "How to block OneDrive.exe from being advertised after you install Office 2016 - SharePoint | Microsoft Learn"
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call:
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function: RunInlineCode
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function: RemoveShortcutFiles
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parameters:
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code: |-
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if exist "%APPDATA%\Microsoft\Windows\Start Menu\Programs\Microsoft OneDrive.lnk" (
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del "%APPDATA%\Microsoft\Windows\Start Menu\Programs\Microsoft OneDrive.lnk" /s /f /q
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)
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if exist "%APPDATA%\Microsoft\Windows\Start Menu\Programs\OneDrive.lnk" (
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del "%APPDATA%\Microsoft\Windows\Start Menu\Programs\OneDrive.lnk" /s /f /q
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)
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if exist "%USERPROFILE%\Links\OneDrive.lnk" (
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del "%USERPROFILE%\Links\OneDrive.lnk" /s /f /q
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)
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if exist "%SystemDrive%\Windows\ServiceProfiles\LocalService\AppData\Roaming\Microsoft\Windows\Start Menu\Programs\OneDrive.lnk" (
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del "%SystemDrive%\Windows\ServiceProfiles\LocalService\AppData\Roaming\Microsoft\Windows\Start Menu\Programs\OneDrive.lnk" /s /f /q
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)
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if exist "%SystemDrive%\Windows\ServiceProfiles\NetworkService\AppData\Roaming\Microsoft\Windows\Start Menu\Programs\OneDrive.lnk" (
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del "%SystemDrive%\Windows\ServiceProfiles\NetworkService\AppData\Roaming\Microsoft\Windows\Start Menu\Programs\OneDrive.lnk" /s /f /q
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)
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targetFile: C:\Users\undergroundwires\AppData\Local\Microsoft\OneDrive\OneDrive.exe
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shortcutItems: |-
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@{ Revert = $True; Path = "$env:APPDATA\Microsoft\Windows\Start Menu\Programs\OneDrive.lnk"; }
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@{ Revert = $False; Path = "$env:USERPROFILE\Links\OneDrive.lnk"; }
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@{ Revert = $False; Path = "$env:WINDIR\ServiceProfiles\LocalService\AppData\Roaming\Microsoft\Windows\Start Menu\Programs\OneDrive.lnk"; }
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@{ Revert = $False; Path = "$env:WINDIR\ServiceProfiles\NetworkService\AppData\Roaming\Microsoft\Windows\Start Menu\Programs\OneDrive.lnk"; }
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function: RunPowerShell
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parameters:
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@@ -7021,7 +7028,7 @@ actions:
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`OneDriveSetup` is registered to reinstall OneDrive and can be removed using registry [1],
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as recommended by Microsoft for optimizing Windows VDIs [1].
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[1]: https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/windows-server/remote/remote-desktop-services/rds_vdi-recommendations-1909#remove-onedrive-components "Optimizing Windows 10, version 1909, for a Virtual Desktop Infrastructure (VDI) role | Microsoft Learn"
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[1]: https://web.archive.org/web/20231002162808/https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/windows-server/remote/remote-desktop-services/rds_vdi-recommendations-1909#remove-onedrive-components "Optimizing Windows 10, version 1909, for a Virtual Desktop Infrastructure (VDI) role | Microsoft Learn"
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recommend: strict
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call:
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function: RunPowerShell
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[2]: https://web.archive.org/web/20231001221635/https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/deployedge/edge-default-browser "Set Microsoft Edge as the default browser on Windows and macOS | Microsoft Learn"
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recommend: strict
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call:
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# Exclude:
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# - Cleanup of keys under `HKLM\SOFTWARE\Clients\StartMenuInternet` as default uninstaller already cleans it.
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function: RemoveBrowserAssociations # Deleting Edge through uninstaller does not remove these (tested on Windows 11 22H2 and Windows 10 21H1 using Edge v115).
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parameters:
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reg add "HKCR\.%%B\OpenWithProgids" /v "%%C" /t REG_SZ /f
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)
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)
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# - Exclude: Cleanup of keys under `HKLM\SOFTWARE\Clients\StartMenuInternet` as default uninstaller already cleans it.
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name: Remove Edge shortcuts
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docs: |-
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This script removes Microsoft Edge shortcuts from specific locations on your computer, enhancing the privacy and
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integrity of your system.
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When installed, Microsoft Edge, places shortcuts in various locations on your computer. Even after uninstalling the
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Edge browser, some of these shortcuts may not be removed (tested since ≥ Edge v117). This script ensures the
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removal of these residual shortcuts.
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These shortcuts can serve as access points for malicious entities, potentially compromising your computer's security
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and privacy. By deleting these shortcuts, the script helps in reducing these vulnerabilities, thus contributing to
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a more secure and private computing environment.
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Besides contributing to privacy and security, removing these unused shortcuts also contributes to a cleaner and more
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organized computer system, providing an enhanced user experience.
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The script specifically targets and removes shortcuts from the following paths, which have been tested and verified to
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exist on default installations of Windows since Windows 10 22H2 and Windows 11 22H2:
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| Path | Windows 11 | Windows 10 |
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| `%ProgramData%\Microsoft\Windows\Start Menu\Programs\Microsoft Edge.lnk` | ✅ Exists | ✅ Exists |
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| `%AppData%\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Quick Launch\Microsoft Edge.lnk` | ✅ Exists | ✅ Exists |
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| `%AppData%\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Quick Launch\User Pinned\TaskBar\Microsoft Edge.lnk` | ✅ Exists | ✅ Exists |
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| `%Public%\Desktop\Microsoft Edge.lnk` | ✅ Exists | ✅ Exists |
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| `%SystemRoot%\System32\config\systemprofile\AppData\Roaming\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Quick Launch\Microsoft Edge.lnk` | ✅ Exists | ✅ Exists |
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| `%UserProfile%\Desktop\Microsoft Edge.lnk` | ❌ Missing | ❌ Missing |
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call:
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# Exclude:
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# - `DisableEdgeDesktopShortcutCreation` because it's highly documented and it does not really bring value since this script already deletes `Microsoft Edge.lnk` from public folder.
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function: RemoveShortcutFiles
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parameters:
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targetFile: C:\Program Files (x86)\Microsoft\Edge\Application\msedge.exe
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shortcutItems: |-
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@{ Revert = $True; Path = "$env:ProgramData\Microsoft\Windows\Start Menu\Programs\Microsoft Edge.lnk"; }
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@{ Revert = $True; Path = "$env:AppData\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Quick Launch\Microsoft Edge.lnk"; }
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@{ Revert = $True; Path = "$env:AppData\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Quick Launch\User Pinned\TaskBar\Microsoft Edge.lnk"; }
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@{ Revert = $True; Path = "$env:Public\Desktop\Microsoft Edge.lnk"; }
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@{ Revert = $True; Path = "$env:SystemRoot\System32\config\systemprofile\AppData\Roaming\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Quick Launch\Microsoft Edge.lnk"; }
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@{ Revert = $False; Path = "$env:UserProfile\Desktop\Microsoft Edge.lnk"; }
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category: Disable built-in Windows features
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children:
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@@ -8851,3 +8900,59 @@ functions:
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echo Restoring association toast for "%%a"...
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reg add "HKCU\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\ApplicationAssociationToasts" /v "%%a" /t "REG_DWORD" /d "0" /f
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)
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name: RemoveShortcutFiles
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parameters:
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- name: shortcutItems
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- name: targetFile
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call:
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function: RunPowerShell
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parameters:
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code: |-
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$shortcuts = @(
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{{ $shortcutItems }}
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)
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foreach ($shortcut in $shortcuts) {
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if (-Not (Test-Path $shortcut.Path)) {
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Write-Host "Skipping, shortcut does not exist: `"$($shortcut.Path)`"."
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continue
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}
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try {
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Remove-Item -Path $shortcut.Path -Force -ErrorAction Stop
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Write-Output "Successfully removed shortcut: `"$($shortcut.Path)`"."
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} catch {
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Write-Error "Encountered an issue while attempting to remove shortcut at: `"$($shortcut.Path)`"."
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}
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}
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revertCode: |-
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$targetFile = "{{ $targetFile }}"
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$shortcuts = @(
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{{ $shortcutItems }}
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)
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if (-Not (Test-Path $targetFile)) {
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Write-Warning "Target file `"$targetFile`" does not exist."
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}
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$wscriptShell = $null
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try {
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$wscriptShell = New-Object -ComObject WScript.Shell
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} catch {
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throw "Failed to create WScript.Shell object: $($_.Exception.Message)"
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}
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foreach ($shortcut in $shortcuts) {
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if (-Not $shortcut.Revert) {
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Write-Host "Skipping, revert operation is not needed for: `"$($shortcut.Path)`"."
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continue
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}
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if (Test-Path $shortcut.Path) {
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Write-Host "Shortcut already exists, skipping: `"$($shortcut.Path)`"."
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continue
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}
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try {
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$shellShortcut = $wscriptShell.CreateShortcut($shortcut.Path)
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$shellShortcut.TargetPath = $targetFile
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$shellShortcut.Save()
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Write-Output "Successfully created shortcut at `"$($shortcut.Path)`"."
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} catch {
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Write-Error "An error occurred while creating the shortcut at `"$($shortcut.Path)`"."
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}
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}
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