Windows 11 24H2 OS Modernization and Copilot Purge

CHANGELOG.md

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+## [3.2.0] - 2026-08-14
+
+### Added
+* **OS R&D:** Audited 24H2 cumulative updates to ensure system stability against aggressive debloating practices.
+* **Copilot Purge:** Integrated explicit system-wide registry blocks for Windows Copilot (`TurnOffWindowsCopilot`) in `ExtendedAIPurge.ps1`.
+* **Safeguards:** Verified structural `CreateSystemRestorePoint` enforcement across all feature applications.
+* **Docs:** Authored `WINDOWS_OS_DISCOVERY_REPORT.md` mapping current Windows architecture community findings.
+
 ## [3.1.0] - 2026-07-25
 
 ### Added

Config/LastUsedSettings.json

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+{
+    "Version":  "1.0",
+    "Settings":  [
+                     {
+                         "Value":  true,
+                         "Name":  "RemoveApps"
+                     },
+                     {
+                         "Value":  "Microsoft.3DBuilder,Microsoft.Microsoft3DViewer,ACGMediaPlayer,ActiproSoftwareLLC,AdobeSystemsIncorporated.AdobePhotoshopExpress,Microsoft.WindowsAlarms,Amazon.com.Amazon,Asphalt8Airborne,AutodeskSketchBook,Microsoft.BingFinance,Microsoft.BingFoodAndDrink,Microsoft.BingHealthAndFitness,Microsoft.BingNews,Microsoft.BingSports,Microsoft.BingTranslator,Microsoft.BingTravel,Microsoft.BingWeather,king.com.BubbleWitch3Saga,CaesarsSlotsFreeCasino,king.com.CandyCrushSaga,king.com.CandyCrushSodaSaga,Clipchamp.Clipchamp,COOKINGFEVER,Microsoft.Windows.AIHub,Microsoft.549981C3F5F10,CyberLinkMediaSuiteEssentials,Microsoft.Windows.DevHome,DisneyMagicKingdoms,Disney.37853FC22B2CE,DrawboardPDF,Duolingo-LearnLanguagesforFree,EclipseManager,FACEBOOK.FACEBOOK,MicrosoftCorporationII.MicrosoftFamily,FarmVille2CountryEscape,Microsoft.WindowsFeedbackHub,Flipboard,Microsoft.Getstarted,HiddenCity,HULULLC.HULUPLUS,iHeartRadio,Facebook.Instagram,LinkedInforWindows,Sidia.LiveWallpaper,MarchofEmpires,Microsoft.Messaging,XP9CXNGPPJ97XX,Microsoft.MicrosoftJournal,Microsoft.News,Microsoft.PCManager,MSTeams,MicrosoftTeams,Microsoft.Todos,Microsoft.MixedReality.Portal,Microsoft.ZuneVideo,4DF9E0F8.Netflix,Microsoft.NetworkSpeedTest,NYTCrossword,Microsoft.MicrosoftOfficeHub,OneCalendar,Microsoft.OneConnect,Microsoft.Office.OneNote,PandoraMediaInc,PhototasticCollage,PicsArt-PhotoStudio,PolarrPhotoEditorAcademicEdition,Microsoft.PowerAutomateDesktop,Microsoft.MicrosoftPowerBIForWindows,AmazonVideo.PrimeVideo,Microsoft.Print3D,MicrosoftCorporationII.QuickAssist,flaregamesGmbH.RoyalRevolt,Microsoft.SkypeApp,SlingTV,Microsoft.MicrosoftSolitaireCollection,Microsoft.WindowsSoundRecorder,SpotifyAB.SpotifyMusic,Microsoft.MicrosoftStickyNotes,Microsoft.Office.Sway,BytedancePte.Ltd.TikTok,TuneInRadio,Microsoft.WindowsMaps,WinZipUniversal,Microsoft.XboxApp",
+                         "Name":  "Apps"
+                     },
+                     {
+                         "Value":  true,
+                         "Name":  "DisableTelemetry"
+                     },
+                     {
+                         "Value":  true,
+                         "Name":  "DisableWidgets"
+                     },
+                     {
+                         "Value":  true,
+                         "Name":  "DisableLockscreenTips"
+                     },
+                     {
+                         "Value":  true,
+                         "Name":  "DisableAISvcAutoStart"
+                     },
+                     {
+                         "Value":  true,
+                         "Name":  "DisableStoreSearchSuggestions"
+                     },
+                     {
+                         "Value":  true,
+                         "Name":  "DisableSuggestions"
+                     },
+                     {
+                         "Value":  true,
+                         "Name":  "ShowKnownFileExt"
+                     },
+                     {
+                         "Value":  true,
+                         "Name":  "DisableCopilot"
+                     },
+                     {
+                         "Value":  true,
+                         "Name":  "DisableClickToDo"
+                     },
+                     {
+                         "Value":  true,
+                         "Name":  "DisableBing"
+                     },
+                     {
+                         "Value":  true,
+                         "Name":  "DisableRecall"
+                     },
+                     {
+                         "Value":  true,
+                         "Name":  "DisableDragTray"
+                     },
+                     {
+                         "Value":  true,
+                         "Name":  "DisableEdgeAds"
+                     },
+                     {
+                         "Value":  true,
+                         "Name":  "CreateRestorePoint"
+                     }
+                 ]
+}

HISTORY.md

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 ### Key Milestones:
 1. **Initial Fork & Rebranding**: The project was cloned to the `classic` branch. All scripts, variables, and documentation referencing "Win11Debloat" were rebranded to "WinSwift". Original developer credits were maintained.
+2. **Structural Split**: Separated core monolithic scripts into granular PowerShell components (`Features/`, `AppRemoval/`, `GUI/`).
+3. **Data Localization**: Extracted massive hardcoded parameter arrays (apps, telemetry services) into standard JSON configuration files (`Apps.json`, `Features.json`).
+4. **24H2/25H2 Adaptation (July 2026)**: Added deep blocks for modern Microsoft Copilot+, Windows Recall, and generative AI features injected into standard system apps.
+5. **Modernization Audit (August 2026)**: Cross-referenced community bug reports to ensure debloat practices don't break Component-Based Servicing or Windows Updates, and formalized structural system restore logic.
 2. **Build System Integration**: Added a `build.ps1` script to dynamically merge the modularized `Scripts/` and `Schemas/` folders into a single, portable `WinSwift-Standalone.ps1` executable.
 3. **UI Redesign**: Re-engineered the Graphical User Interface to be denser and more responsive. The 3-column category layout was reduced to 2 columns to limit vertical scrolling, and padding/margins were trimmed. High-contrast theming was applied to dropdowns to fix readability issues.
 4. **Code Organization**: Abstracted extensive UAC elevation logic and path initialization out of the primary entry script and into dedicated helper scripts (`Ensure-Admin.ps1` and `Initialize-Environment.ps1`).

Logs/WinSwift-Run.log

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+Launching WinSwift.ps1 with Windows Terminal... 
+Launching WinSwift.ps1 with Windows Terminal... 
+Script execution passed successfully to WinSwift.ps1 
+Launching WinSwift.ps1 with Windows Terminal... 
+Script execution passed successfully to WinSwift.ps1 
+Launching WinSwift.ps1 with Windows Terminal... 
+Script execution passed successfully to WinSwift.ps1 

Logs/WinSwift.log

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+**********************
+Windows PowerShell transcript start
+Start time: 20260704004049
+Username: PC\Matan
+RunAs User: PC\Matan
+Configuration Name: 
+Machine: PC (Microsoft Windows NT 10.0.26200.0)
+Host Application: C:\Windows\System32\WindowsPowerShell\v1.0\powershell.exe -ExecutionPolicy Bypass -File D:\Antigravity_Projects\WinSwift\WinSwift.ps1
+Process ID: 30336
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+**********************
+**********************
+Command start time: 20260704004053
+**********************
+PS>TerminatingError(Get-AppxPackage): "Access is denied.
+
+Access is denied.
+"
+>> TerminatingError(Get-AppxPackage): "Access is denied.
+
+Access is denied.
+"
+**********************
+Command start time: 20260704004054
+**********************
+PS>TerminatingError(Get-WindowsOptionalFeature): "The requested operation requires elevation.
+"
+**********************
+Command start time: 20260704004054
+**********************
+PS>TerminatingError(Get-WindowsOptionalFeature): "The requested operation requires elevation.
+"
+**********************
+Command start time: 20260704004054
+**********************
+PS>TerminatingError(Get-WindowsOptionalFeature): "The requested operation requires elevation.
+"
+**********************
+Windows PowerShell transcript start
+Start time: 20260710190409
+Username: PC\Matan
+RunAs User: PC\Matan
+Configuration Name: 
+Machine: PC (Microsoft Windows NT 10.0.26200.0)
+Host Application: PowerShell -NoProfile -ExecutionPolicy Bypass -File D:\Antigravity_Projects\WinSwift\WinSwift.ps1
+Process ID: 4536
+PSVersion: 5.1.26100.8457
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+**********************
+**********************
+Windows PowerShell transcript start
+Start time: 20260710190701
+Username: PC\Matan
+RunAs User: PC\Matan
+Configuration Name: 
+Machine: PC (Microsoft Windows NT 10.0.26200.0)
+Host Application: PowerShell -NoProfile -ExecutionPolicy Bypass -File D:\Antigravity_Projects\WinSwift\WinSwift.ps1
+Process ID: 30516
+PSVersion: 5.1.26100.8457
+PSEdition: Desktop
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+**********************
+**********************
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+Start time: 20260710191305
+Username: PC\Matan
+RunAs User: PC\Matan
+Configuration Name: 
+Machine: PC (Microsoft Windows NT 10.0.26200.0)
+Host Application: C:\Windows\System32\WindowsPowerShell\v1.0\powershell.exe -NoProfile -ExecutionPolicy Bypass -File D:\Antigravity_Projects\WinSwift\WinSwift.ps1
+Process ID: 20184
+PSVersion: 5.1.26100.8457
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+End time: 20260710191539
+**********************
+**********************
+Windows PowerShell transcript start
+Start time: 20260710193403
+Username: PC\Matan
+RunAs User: PC\Matan
+Configuration Name: 
+Machine: PC (Microsoft Windows NT 10.0.26200.0)
+Host Application: C:\Windows\System32\WindowsPowerShell\v1.0\powershell.exe -NoProfile -ExecutionPolicy Bypass -File D:\Antigravity_Projects\WinSwift\WinSwift.ps1
+Process ID: 38140
+PSVersion: 5.1.26100.8457
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+**********************
+Selected user mode: current user (Matan)
+> Creating registry backup...
+Backup successfully created: D:\Antigravity_Projects\WinSwift\Backups\WinSwift-RegistryBackup-20260710_193432.json
+
+> Creating a system restore point...
+A recent restore point already exists, no new restore point was created
+
+> Removing selected apps for all users...
+84 apps selected for removal
+Removing Microsoft.3DBuilder
+Removing Microsoft.Microsoft3DViewer
+Removing ACGMediaPlayer
+Removing ActiproSoftwareLLC
+Removing AdobeSystemsIncorporated.AdobePhotoshopExpress
+Removing Microsoft.WindowsAlarms
+Removing Amazon.com.Amazon
+Removing Asphalt8Airborne
+Removing AutodeskSketchBook
+Removing Microsoft.BingFinance
+Removing Microsoft.BingFoodAndDrink
+Removing Microsoft.BingHealthAndFitness
+Removing Microsoft.BingNews
+Removing Microsoft.BingSports
+Removing Microsoft.BingTranslator
+Removing Microsoft.BingTravel
+Removing Microsoft.BingWeather
+Removing king.com.BubbleWitch3Saga
+Removing CaesarsSlotsFreeCasino
+Removing king.com.CandyCrushSaga
+Removing king.com.CandyCrushSodaSaga
+Removing Clipchamp.Clipchamp
+Removing COOKINGFEVER
+Removing Microsoft.Windows.AIHub
+Removing Microsoft.549981C3F5F10
+Removing CyberLinkMediaSuiteEssentials
+Removing Microsoft.Windows.DevHome
+Removing DisneyMagicKingdoms
+Removing Disney.37853FC22B2CE
+Removing DrawboardPDF
+Removing Duolingo-LearnLanguagesforFree
+Removing EclipseManager
+Removing FACEBOOK.FACEBOOK
+Removing MicrosoftCorporationII.MicrosoftFamily
+Removing FarmVille2CountryEscape
+Removing Microsoft.WindowsFeedbackHub
+Removing Flipboard
+Removing Microsoft.Getstarted
+Removing HiddenCity
+Removing HULULLC.HULUPLUS
+Removing iHeartRadio
+Removing Facebook.Instagram
+Removing LinkedInforWindows
+Removing Sidia.LiveWallpaper
+Removing MarchofEmpires
+Removing Microsoft.Messaging
+Removing XP9CXNGPPJ97XX
+Removing Microsoft.MicrosoftJournal
+Removing Microsoft.News
+Removing Microsoft.PCManager
+Removing MSTeams
+Removing MicrosoftTeams
+Removing Microsoft.Todos
+Removing Microsoft.MixedReality.Portal
+Removing Microsoft.ZuneVideo
+Removing 4DF9E0F8.Netflix
+Removing Microsoft.NetworkSpeedTest
+Removing NYTCrossword
+Removing Microsoft.MicrosoftOfficeHub
+Removing OneCalendar
+Removing Microsoft.OneConnect
+Removing Microsoft.Office.OneNote
+Removing PandoraMediaInc
+Removing PhototasticCollage
+Removing PicsArt-PhotoStudio
+Removing PolarrPhotoEditorAcademicEdition
+Removing Microsoft.PowerAutomateDesktop
+Removing Microsoft.MicrosoftPowerBIForWindows
+Removing AmazonVideo.PrimeVideo
+Removing Microsoft.Print3D
+Removing MicrosoftCorporationII.QuickAssist
+Removing flaregamesGmbH.RoyalRevolt
+Removing Microsoft.SkypeApp
+Removing SlingTV
+Removing Microsoft.MicrosoftSolitaireCollection
+Removing Microsoft.WindowsSoundRecorder
+Removing SpotifyAB.SpotifyMusic
+Removing Microsoft.MicrosoftStickyNotes
+Removing Microsoft.Office.Sway
+Removing BytedancePte.Ltd.TikTok
+Removing TuneInRadio
+Removing Microsoft.WindowsMaps
+Removing WinZipUniversal
+Removing Microsoft.XboxApp
+
+> Disabling telemetry and diagnostic data collection...
+The operation completed successfully.
+
+> Disabling telemetry scheduled tasks...
+Scheduled Task \Microsoft\Windows\Application Experience\Microsoft Compatibility Appraiser not found
+Disabled Scheduled Task: \Microsoft\Windows\Application Experience\Microsoft Compatibility Appraiser Exp
+Scheduled Task \Microsoft\Windows\Application Experience\ProgramDataUpdater not found
+Disabled Scheduled Task: \Microsoft\Windows\Application Experience\StartupAppTask
+Disabled Scheduled Task: \Microsoft\Windows\Customer Experience Improvement Program\Consolidator
+Disabled Scheduled Task: \Microsoft\Windows\Customer Experience Improvement Program\UsbCeip
+Scheduled Task \Microsoft\Windows\DiskDiagnostic\Microsoft-Windows-DiskDiagnosticDataCollector is already disabled
+Disabled Scheduled Task: \Microsoft\Windows\Autochk\Proxy
+
+> Disabling widgets on the taskbar & lock screen...
+Removing Microsoft.StartExperiencesApp
+Removing MicrosoftWindows.Client.WebExperience
+Removing Microsoft.WidgetsPlatformRuntime
+
+> Disabling tips & tricks on the lock screen...
+The operation completed successfully.
+
+> Preventing AI service from starting automatically...
+The operation completed successfully.
+
+> Disabling Microsoft Store search suggestions for user Matan...
+Disabled Microsoft Store search suggestions for user Matan
+
+> Disabling tips, tricks, suggestions and ads throughout Windows...
+The operation completed successfully.
+
+> Enabling file extensions for known file types...
+The operation completed successfully.
+
+> Disabling Microsoft Copilot...
+The operation completed successfully.
+
+Removing Microsoft.Copilot
+Removing XP9CXNGPPJ97XX
+
+> Disabling Click to Do...
+The operation completed successfully.
+
+> Disabling Bing web search & Copilot integration in Windows search...
+The operation completed successfully.
+
+Removing Microsoft.BingSearch
+
+> Disabling Windows Recall...
+The operation completed successfully.
+
+> Disabling Drag Tray...
+The operation completed successfully.
+
+> Disabling ads, suggestions and the MSN news feed in Microsoft Edge...
+The operation completed successfully.
+
+
+All changes have been applied successfully!
+**********************
+Windows PowerShell transcript end
+End time: 20260710193624
+**********************

README.md

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 We've overhauled WinSwift to keep up with the latest Windows 11 updates (24H2 and 25H2), focusing heavily on protecting your privacy from new AI integrations and telemetry.
 
-- **The Ultimate AI Purge:** We now actively hunt down and disable Copilot, Windows Recall, Click to Do, and generative AI features embedded in Paint, Notepad, and Photos. 
+- **The Ultimate AI Purge (August 2026 Update):** We now actively hunt down and disable Copilot (System-wide and Outlook), Windows Recall, Click to Do, and generative AI features embedded in Paint, Notepad, and Photos for the latest 24H2 builds. 
 - **Ironclad Privacy:** We've introduced a dual-layer telemetry block. WinSwift now disables tracking services at their root and applies hardcoded Firewall and HOSTS rules to prevent Windows from phoning home.
 - **Unattend Generator:** Building a new PC? Use our built-in XML generator to create a Windows installation file that entirely skips the Microsoft Account requirement and OOBE tracking screens.
 - **Ad-Free Experience:** We've expanded our ad-blocker to target the newest promotional banners Microsoft injected into the Settings app and File Explorer.