🆕 Self installation regarding MT protocols

When this autounattend.xml file is placed in the root of a Windows installation USB, it automates several configuration tasks during the Windows installation process, including:

• Disabling chat auto-installation.

• Running PowerShell scripts to remove packages and capabilities.

• Configuring Start menu pins.

• Setting the maximum password age to unlimited.

This allows for a customized and streamlined installation process without manual intervention.

🧰 Software Installation and Tweaks Script

This PowerShell script provides a graphical user interface (GUI) for performing various software installation and system tweak tasks on a Windows machine. The script includes buttons for running specific tasks such as disabling startup programs, installing Chocolatey, running activation scripts, and applying essential system tweaks.

Features

• Run CTT Win Utils Script: Executes the Chris Titus Tech Windows Utilities script.
• Disable All Startup Programs: Disables all startup programs to improve boot time.
• Install Chocolatey: Installs Chocolatey, a package manager for Windows.
• Install Chocolatey Package: Installs a specified Chocolatey package.
• Run Microsoft Activation Scripts: Runs Microsoft Activation Scripts to activate Windows.
• Apply Essential Tweaks: Applies essential system tweaks for better performance.
• Set Folder Options: Sets preferred folder options in Windows Explorer.

⏮ Prerequisites

• Windows PowerShell
• Administrative privileges to run certain tasks

👤 Usage

1. Clone the Repository: Clone this repository to your local machine.

   git clone <repository-url>

2. Run the Script: Open PowerShell with administrative privileges and run the script.

   cd <repository-directory>
   .\FreshWinstallUtils.ps1

3. Interact with the GUI: Use the buttons in the GUI to perform the desired tasks.

Example

# Import necessary namespaces
Add-Type -AssemblyName System.Windows.Forms
Add-Type -AssemblyName System.Drawing

# Create the form
$form = New-Object System.Windows.Forms.Form
$form.Text = "Software Installation and Tweaks"
$form.Size = New-Object System.Drawing.Size(400, 600)

# Create a tooltip object
$tooltip = New-Object System.Windows.Forms.ToolTip

# Create buttons and checkboxes
$btnCTTScript = New-Object System.Windows.Forms.Button
$btnCTTScript.Text = "Run CTT Win Utils Script"
$btnCTTScript.Location = New-Object System.Drawing.Point(10, 10)
$tooltip.SetToolTip($btnCTTScript, "Runs the Chris Titus Tech Windows Utilities script.")

$btnDisableStartup = New-Object System.Windows.Forms.Button
$btnDisableStartup.Text = "Disable All Startup Programs"
$btnDisableStartup.Location = New-Object System.Drawing.Point(10, 50)
$tooltip.SetToolTip($btnDisableStartup, "Disables all startup programs to improve boot time.")

$btnInstallChoco = New-Object System.Windows.Forms.Button
$btnInstallChoco.Text = "Install Chocolatey"
$btnInstallChoco.Location = New-Object System.Drawing.Point(10, 90)
$tooltip.SetToolTip($btnInstallChoco, "Installs Chocolatey, a package manager for Windows.")

$btnInstallPackage = New-Object System.Windows.Forms.Button
$btnInstallPackage.Text = "Install Chocolatey Package"
$btnInstallPackage.Location = New-Object System.Drawing.Point(10, 130)
$tooltip.SetToolTip($btnInstallPackage, "Installs a specified Chocolatey package.")

$btnMASScript = New-Object System.Windows.Forms.Button
$btnMASScript.Text = "Run Microsoft Activation Scripts"
$btnMASScript.Location = New-Object System.Drawing.Point(10, 170)
$tooltip.SetToolTip($btnMASScript, "Runs Microsoft Activation Scripts to activate Windows.")

$btnEssentialTweaks = New-Object System.Windows.Forms.Button
$btnEssentialTweaks.Text = "Apply Essential Tweaks"
$btnEssentialTweaks.Location = New-Object System.Drawing.Point(10, 210)
$tooltip.SetToolTip($btnEssentialTweaks, "Applies essential system tweaks for better performance.")

$btnFolderOptions = New-Object System.Windows.Forms.Button
$btnFolderOptions.Text = "Set Folder Options"
$btnFolderOptions.Location = New-Object System.Drawing.Point(10, 250)
$tooltip.SetToolTip($btnFolderOptions, "Sets preferred folder options in Windows Explorer.")

# Add controls to the form
$form.Controls.Add($btnCTTScript)
$form.Controls.Add($btnDisableStartup)
$form.Controls.Add($btnInstallChoco)
$form.Controls.Add($btnInstallPackage)
$form.Controls.Add($btnMASScript)
$form.Controls.Add($btnEssentialTweaks)
$form.Controls.Add($btnFolderOptions)

# Define button click actions
$btnCTTScript.Add_Click({ CTTScript })
$btnDisableStartup.Add_Click({ Disable-AllStartupPrograms })
$btnInstallChoco.Add_Click({ Install-Choco })
$btnInstallPackage.Add_Click({ Install-ChocolateyPackage -PackageName "example-package" })
$btnMASScript.Add_Click({ MASScript })
$btnEssentialTweaks.Add_Click({ Set-EssentialTweaks })
$btnFolderOptions.Add_Click({ Set-FolderOptions })

# Show the form
$form.ShowDialog()