rexplorer.bat

A batch file that restarts explorer.exe, because sometimes restarting explorer is necessary to apply tweaks.

Script

taskkill /im explorer.exe /f
start explorer.exe
exit

ClassicRClickMenu.py

Brings back the normal and usable Windows 10 context menu.

Script

 #Applying Windows 10 context menu
    key = winreg.CreateKey(winreg.HKEY_CURRENT_USER, path)
    winreg.SetValueEx(key, "", 0, winreg.REG_SZ, "")
    winreg.CloseKey(key)
    script_dir = os.path.dirname(os.path.abspath(__file__))
    bat_file = os.path.join(script_dir, "rexplorer.bat")
    subprocess.call(bat_file)

 #Reverting back to Windows 11 context menu.
    try:
        winreg.DeleteKey(winreg.HKEY_CURRENT_USER, path)
        winreg.DeleteKey(winreg.HKEY_CURRENT_USER,r"Software\Classes\CLSID\{86ca1aa0-34aa-4e8b-a509-50c905bae2a2}")
    except FileNotFoundError:
        (Errormessage)

Affected directories

Computer\HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Classes\CLSID\{86ca1aa0-34aa-4e8b-a509-50c905bae2a2}\InprocServer32

StartAds.py

Removes advertisements in the start menu.

Script

 #Path
    key_path = r"Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\ContentDeliveryManager"
    key = winreg.OpenKey(winreg.HKEY_CURRENT_USER, key_path, 0, winreg.KEY_SET_VALUE)
 #Removing start ads
    winreg.SetValueEx(key, "SystemPaneSuggestionsEnabled", 0, winreg.REG_DWORD, 0)
 #Reverting the tweak (bringing ads back)
    winreg.SetValueEx(key, "SystemPaneSuggestionsEnabled", 0, winreg.REG_DWORD, 1)
  

Affected directories

Computer\HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\ContentDeliveryManager

EndTask.py

Enables the End Task option when right-clicking an app on the Windows 11 taskbar.
The script works by toggling an undocumented registry flag used internally by Windows Explorer.

Script

PATH = r"Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\Advanced\TaskbarDeveloperSettings"
 #Applying
    key = winreg.CreateKey(winreg.HKEY_CURRENT_USER, PATH)
    winreg.SetValueEx(key, "TaskbarEndTask", 0, winreg.REG_DWORD, 1)
    winreg.CloseKey(key)
 #Reverting
    key = winreg.OpenKey(winreg.HKEY_CURRENT_USER, PATH, 0, winreg.KEY_SET_VALUE)
    winreg.DeleteValue(key, "TaskbarEndTask")
    winreg.CloseKey(key)

Affected directories

Computer\HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\Advanced\TaskbarDeveloperSettings

LocalAccount.py

A Python script to create a new local user account.
You can choose to make the user an administrator or a standard account.

Script

 #Creating the account
    subprocess.run(["net", "user", username, password, "/add"], check=True)
 #Adding to Administrators (optional)
    subprocess.run(["net", "localgroup", "Administrators", username, "/add"], check=True)
    

DropFileRemove.py

In a recent update, Microsoft added a new "file sharing" option. If you drag a file, an intrusive pop-up window appears asking if you want to share it to other devices. This script removes that pop-up.

Script

PATH = r"SYSTEM\ControlSet001\Control\FeatureManagement\Overrides\14\3895955085"
 #Applying
    key = winreg.CreateKey(winreg.HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE, PATH)
    winreg.SetValueEx(key, "EnabledState", 0, winreg.REG_DWORD, 1)
    winreg.SetValueEx(key, "EnabledStateOptions", 0, winreg.REG_DWORD, 0)
    winreg.CloseKey(key)
 #Reverting
    key = winreg.OpenKey(
      winreg.HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE,
      PATH,
      0,
      winreg.KEY_SET_VALUE)
    winreg.DeleteValue(key, "EnabledState")
    winreg.DeleteValue(key, "EnabledStateOptions")
    winreg.CloseKey(key)

Affected directories

Computer\HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\ControlSet001\Control\FeatureManagement\Overrides\14\3895955085

PowerPlan.py

a Windows power plan manager.
You can create a custom power plan based on existing presets, some of which are normally not accessible to regular users.

Power Plans presets:

• Power Saving
• Balanced
• High Performance
• Ultimate Performance

Script

os.system("powercfg -duplicatescheme " + base_plan)
output = os.popen("powercfg -list").read().splitlines()
  new = ""
  for line in output:
      if base_name in line:
          new = line.split(":")[1].split("(")[0].strip()

  if new != "":
      os.system('powercfg -changename ' + new + ' "' + name + '"')
      os.system("powercfg -setactive " + new)

Affected directories

The script does not use the Windows registry, instead it uses powercfg (a command-line tool).

DeviceSetupRegion.py

DeviceSetupRegion.py changes the Windows device setup region and current location. Because Windows blocks certain features (ex. Disabling Bing search in the start menu) in certain coutries, and usually checks the "Device Setup Region" value, which you cannot change, instead of the current location. All restrictions are documented in: C:\Windows\System32\IntegratedServicesRegionPolicySet.json

Script

key = winreg.OpenKey(
winreg.HKEY_CURRENT_USER,
r"Control Panel\International\Geo",
0,
winreg.KEY_SET_VALUE)
winreg.SetValueEx(key, "Name", 0, winreg.REG_SZ, abbrev)
winreg.SetValueEx(key, "Nation", 0, winreg.REG_SZ, str(nation_id))winreg.CloseKey(key)
winreg.DeleteValue(key2, "DeviceRegion")
winreg.CloseKey(key2)
key2 = winreg.OpenKey(
winreg.HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE,
r"SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Control Panel\DeviceRegion",
0,
winreg.KEY_SET_VALUE)  

Affected directories

Computer\HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Control Panel\DeviceRegion
Computer\HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Control Panel\International\Geo

DisableAdvertisementID.py

Disables most Advertisement ID settings scattered throughout the privacy options.
Reduces most telemetry and data collection.

Script

path = r"Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\AdvertisingInfo"
path = r"Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Privacy"
path = r"Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\ContentDeliveryManager"
path = r"Software\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\DataCollection"

 #Apply
    # Ad ID
      key = winreg.CreateKey(winreg.HKEY_CURRENT_USER, path)
      winreg.SetValueEx(key, "Enabled", 0, winreg.REG_DWORD, 0)
      winreg.CloseKey(key)
        
    # Tailored Experiences (formerly Personalized Offers)
      key = winreg.CreateKey(winreg.HKEY_CURRENT_USER, path)
      winreg.SetValueEx(key, "TailoredExperiencesWithDiagnosticDataEnabled", 0, winreg.REG_DWORD, 0)
      winreg.CloseKey(key)

    # Ad personalization  
      key = winreg.CreateKey(winreg.HKEY_CURRENT_USER, path)
      winreg.SetValueEx(key, "SubscribedContent-338393Enabled", 0, winreg.REG_DWORD, 0)
      winreg.SetValueEx(key, "SubscribedContent-353694Enabled", 0, winreg.REG_DWORD, 0)
      winreg.CloseKey(key)

    # Telemetry
      key = winreg.CreateKey(winreg.HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE, path)
      winreg.SetValueEx(key, "AllowTelemetry", 0, winreg.REG_DWORD, 0)
      winreg.CloseKey(key)

 #Reverting
    # Ad ID
      key = winreg.CreateKey(winreg.HKEY_CURRENT_USER, path)
      winreg.SetValueEx(key, "Enabled", 1, winreg.REG_DWORD, 1)
      winreg.CloseKey(key)
      
    # Tailored Experiences
      path = r"Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Privacy"
      key = winreg.CreateKey(winreg.HKEY_CURRENT_USER, path)
      winreg.SetValueEx(key, "TailoredExperiencesWithDiagnosticDataEnabled", 1, winreg.REG_DWORD, 1)
      winreg.CloseKey(key)

    # Ad personalization
      path = r"Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\ContentDeliveryManager"
      key = winreg.CreateKey(winreg.HKEY_CURRENT_USER, path)
      winreg.SetValueEx(key, "SubscribedContent-338393Enabled", 1, winreg.REG_DWORD, 1)
      winreg.SetValueEx(key, "SubscribedContent-353694Enabled", 1, winreg.REG_DWORD, 1)
      winreg.CloseKey(key)
    
      # Telemetry
      path = r"Software\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\DataCollection"
      key = winreg.CreateKey(winreg.HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE, path)
      winreg.SetValueEx(key, "AllowTelemetry", 3, winreg.REG_DWORD, 3)
      winreg.CloseKey(key)
  

Affected directories

  Computer\HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\AdvertisingInfo
  Computer\HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Privacy
  Computer\HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\ContentDeliveryManager
  Computer\HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\DataCollection

DetailedShutdown.py

When shutting down your computer, Windows normally shows “Shutting down” without any details.
By enabling this tweak, you can see detailed information about what the system is actually doing during the shutdown process, including any processes or tasks that might be preventing the shutdown.

Script

path = r"SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Policies\System"
 #Applying
    key = winreg.CreateKey(winreg.HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE, path)
    winreg.SetValueEx(key, "VerboseStatus", 0, winreg.REG_DWORD, 1)
    winreg.CloseKey(key)
 #Reverting
    winreg.DeleteValue(key, "VerboseStatus")

Affected directories

Computer\HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Policies\System

LocalSearch.py

Prevents Windows Search from showing online results. Most of the time, when using the Start menu, you are searching for something on your PC. Without this tweak, muscle memory and pressing enter without double checking after a search causes Microsoft Bing to open with search results for what you typed, instead of launching the app you actually wanted.. for some reason, Microsoft prioritizes Bing over local search.
This tweak disables online search entirely.

Example:

before:

after:

Script

path = r"Software\Policies\Microsoft\Explorer"
 #Applying
    key = winreg.CreateKey(winreg.HKEY_CURRENT_USER, path)
    winreg.SetValueEx(key, "DisableSearchBoxSuggestions", 0, winreg.REG_DWORD, 1)
    winreg.CloseKey(key)
 #Reverting
    winreg.DeleteValue(key, "DisableSearchBoxSuggestions")

Affected directories

Computer\HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Policies\Microsoft\Explorer

ControlPanelGodMode.bat

Windows "GodMode” is a hidden feature in Windows that creates a folder which exposes all control panel options and other administrative tools in one place. Windows settings are usually spread across different menus and apps, GodMode sorts them into a single list.

Preview:

Script

for /f "tokens=2*" %%A in ('reg query "HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\User Shell Folders" /v Desktop') do set desktop=%%B
call set desktop=%desktop%
powershell -Command "New-Item -Path '%desktop%\GodMode.{ED7BA470-8E54-465E-825C-99712043E01C}' -ItemType Directory -Force"

Affected directories

RestorePoint.py

A restore point in Windows is like a checkpoint in a game. It saves your important system files, programs, drivers, and registry settings. If something goes wrong, a restore point lets you roll your computer back to a previous, working state. Think of it as an undo button for your whole system. Keep in mind that even one of these scripts could potentially cause issues. Microsoft also has a habit of moving or renaming directories in updates, which can break things unrelated to this project.

Script

Python

 #Calling PowerShell as admin to create a new restore point
    script_dir = Path(__file__).resolve().parent
    powershell_script = script_dir / "restorepointhelper.ps1"

    subprocess.run([
        "powershell",
        "-ExecutionPolicy", "Bypass",
        "-File", str(powershell_script)

 # Removing all restore points
    command = ["vssadmin", "delete", "shadows", "/for=c:", "/all", "/quiet"]
    subprocess.run(command, check=True)

PowerShell

 #Creating a new restore point
    Checkpoint-Computer -Description "KASPAR Restore Point" -RestorePointType "MODIFY_SETTINGS" 

Affected directories

C:/System Volume Information

DisableDynamicSearch.py

Dynamic Search is basically, again, transforming the Windows Search Bar into something that isnt searching on Windows.. Shows you news you did not ask for, what "Day" it is, which is cool and all, but not in my search bar.

Example:

before:

after:

Script

#PATH "Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\SearchSettings"
  reg_key = winreg.OpenKey(winreg.HKEY_CURRENT_USER, path, 0, winreg.KEY_SET_VALUE)
#Applying
  winreg.SetValueEx(reg_key, value_name, 0, winreg.REG_DWORD, 0)
#Reverting
  winreg.SetValueEx(reg_key, value_name, 0, winreg.REG_DWORD, 1)

Affected directories

Computer\HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\SearchSettings

ShutdownAndDontUpdate.py

Brings back the "Shutdown and Restart" options in the start menu, even if theres an update pending. Also allows you to disable the update option entirely.

Example:

Forced update (original behavior)

Both options (Recommended)

No update options

Script

 #PATH "SOFTWARE\Microsoft\WindowsUpdate\Orchestrator"
  #Shutdown, Restart + Update & Shutdown, Update & Restart
    key = winreg.OpenKey(winreg.HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE,path,0,winreg.KEY_SET_VALUE | winreg.KEY_WOW64_64KEY)
    winreg.SetValueEx(key, "ShutdownFlyoutOptions", 0, winreg.REG_DWORD, 0xF)
    winreg.CloseKey(key)
  #Forced updates (Original Behavior)
    winreg.SetValueEx(key, "ShutdownFlyoutOptions", 0, winreg.REG_DWORD, 0xA)
    winreg.CloseKey(key)
  #Removing update options entirely
    winreg.SetValueEx(key, "ShutdownFlyoutOptions", 0, winreg.REG_DWORD, 0x0)
    winreg.CloseKey(key)

Affected directories

Computer\HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\WindowsUpdate\Orchestrator

LocalAccountDuringInstallation / KasparNRO

About

This script allows you to install Windows without needing an internet connection.
Made with love to make the installation process faster and less painful.
It creates a local account during setup for you.

Your name will be set to KASPAR.

How to use

Go through the installation process normally.
Right when you get to this step (OOBE):

Press Shift+F10 on your keyboard. A Command Prompt window will popup.
Type in: curl -L tinyurl.com/kasparnro -o local.cmd and confirm with Enter.
A download process will begin. After it finishes (usually a second or two), type local.cmd.
Your computer will automatically restart. Once Windows boots up again, answer the region questions.
The local account will already be created for you.

Changing the Local Account Name

After installation, you can change the local account’s display name:

1. Press Win + R
2. Type: netplwiz
3. Select your local account → Properties → rename it

How this works:

1. CURL = transfers/downloads data from a server, where the script is hosted (GitHub, shortened via TinyURL).
2. -L is a flag that tells CURL to follow redirects, which is needed because TinyURL redirects to raw.githubusercontent.com.
3. tinyurl.com/kasparnro -> https://raw.githubusercontent.com/tomandesMSH/KASPAR/main/scripts/LocalAccountDuringInstallation/script.cmd
   (NRO/BypassNRO was a command that did the same, but Microsoft abandoned it in March 2025.)
4. -o local.cmd tells CURL to save the downloaded file as "local.cmd". You can change the name if you want.
5. local.cmd runs the cmd file you just downloaded.

AskCopilotDisable.py

Disables the "Ask Copilot" option in the right click menu.

Script

path = r"Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Shell Extensions\Blocked"
#applying
  key = winreg.CreateKey(winreg.HKEY_CURRENT_USER, path)
  winreg.SetValueEx(key, "{CB3B0003-8088-4EDE-8769-8B354AB2FF8C}", 0, winreg.REG_SZ, "")
  winreg.SetValueEx(key, "{241F3F77-3B9E-4C64-8E2E-1A7C62C2F1AE}", 0, winreg.REG_SZ, "")
#reverting
  winreg.DeleteValue(key, "{CB3B0003-8088-4EDE-8769-8B354AB2FF8C}")
  winreg.DeleteValue(key, "{241F3F77-3B9E-4C64-8E2E-1A7C62C2F1AE}")

MicVolume.py

Windows has a habit of quietly lowering or muting your microphone, usually after a driver update or when a new audio device gets plugged in. This script forces the microphone back to 100% volume and makes sure it isn't muted.

Requirements: unlike the other scripts, this one needs two third-party packages. Install them first: pip install pycaw comtypes

Script

mic = AudioUtilities.GetMicrophone()
interface = mic.Activate(IAudioEndpointVolume._iid_, CLSCTX_ALL, None)
volume = cast(interface, POINTER(IAudioEndpointVolume))

 #Applying
    volume.SetMasterVolumeLevelScalar(1.0, None)
    volume.SetMute(0, None)
 #Reverting
    volume.SetMasterVolumeLevelScalar(0.0, None)
    volume.SetMute(0, None)

Affected directories

The script does not touch the Windows registry, instead it uses the Core Audio API through the pycaw library.