# Complete Guide to Win11Debloat Command-Line Parameters: Automate Windows 11 Debloating > Discover all Win11Debloat command-line parameters for silent automation selective app removal privacy hardening and UI customization Automate your Windows 11 debloating today - Repository: [Jeffrey/Win11Debloat](https://github.com/Raphire/Win11Debloat) - Tags: how-to-guide - Published: 2026-03-10 --- **Win11Debloat supports over 80 command-line switches—defined in the `param()` block of `Win11Debloat.ps1` between lines 5 and 85—that enable silent automation, selective app removal, privacy hardening, and UI customization without launching the GUI.** Win11Debloat is a single-file PowerShell utility maintained by Raphire that automates the removal of bloatware, disabling of telemetry, and customization of the Windows 11 interface. The script’s behavior is driven entirely by its command-line interface, allowing system administrators to deploy consistent configurations across fleets or imaging environments using the Raphire/Win11Debloat repository. ## Execution Mode and Core Switches The primary execution parameters control how the script runs and whether user interaction is required. **`-CLI`** forces the script to run in pure command-line mode, bypassing the graphical interface entirely. Use this with **`-Silent`** to suppress all interactive prompts, making the script suitable for automated deployment pipelines. For system imaging scenarios, **`-Sysprep`** applies changes to the *Default* user profile rather than the current user. Administrators can specify a custom logging location with **`-LogPath "C:\Path\To\Logs"`** to store the transcript output, and **`-CreateRestorePoint`** generates a Windows System Restore point before any modifications are made. The **`-User`** parameter targets a specific user account for user-scoped changes, while **`-NoRestartExplorer`** prevents the script from restarting Windows Explorer after applying registry modifications. ## Application Removal Parameters Win11Debloat provides granular control over app removal through several parameter categories. ### Bulk App Removal To remove applications, combine **`-RemoveApps`** with the **`-Apps`** parameter: - **`-Apps "Default"`**: Uses the built-in default list defined in [`Config/DefaultSettings.json`](https://github.com/Raphire/Win11Debloat/blob/main/Config/DefaultSettings.json) - **`-Apps "App1,App2,App3"`**: Comma-separated list of specific package names - **`-AppRemovalTarget "AllUsers"`** or **`-AppRemovalTarget "CurrentUser"`**: Controls the scope of removal The **`-RemoveAppsCustom`** switch removes packages listed in the `CustomAppsList` file generated via the GUI, while **`-RunAppsListGenerator`** opens the custom app selection interface without performing removal. ### Category-Specific Removal - **`-RemoveGamingApps`**: Removes Xbox, Game Bar, and Game Overlay applications - **`-RemoveCommApps`**: Strips Mail, Calendar, and People apps - **`-RemoveHPApps`**: Targets HP OEM utilities - **`-RemoveW11Outlook`**: Removes the new Outlook for Windows UWP app - **`-ForceRemoveEdge`**: Forces uninstallation of Microsoft Edge using PowerShell methods ## Privacy, Telemetry, and Security The script includes extensive privacy-focused switches that modify system telemetry and data collection settings. **`-DisableTelemetry`** turns off diagnostic data collection and telemetry services. **`-DisableSearchHistory`** clears and disables local Windows Search history storage, while **`-DisableBing`** removes Bing web search integration from the taskbar search. For location privacy, **`-DisableLocationServices`** and **`-DisableFindMyDevice`** disable system-wide tracking capabilities. Additional security parameters include **`-DisableBitlockerAutoEncryption`** to stop automatic device encryption, **`-DisableFastStartup`** to enforce full shutdowns instead of hybrid sleep, and **`-DisableModernStandbyNetworking`** to prevent network connectivity during Modern Standby states. ## Windows Feature Configuration Several switches enable or disable optional Windows components: - **`-EnableWindowsSandbox`**: Activates the Windows Sandbox feature - **`-EnableWindowsSubsystemForLinux`**: Enables WSL2 by installing the Virtual Machine Platform and WSL components - **`-DisableDVR`** and **`-DisableGameBarIntegration`**: Remove Xbox Game Bar and DVR recording capabilities - **`-DisableStorageSense`**: Turns off automatic disk cleanup - **`-DisableUpdateASAP`** and **`-PreventUpdateAutoReboot`**: Control Windows Update behavior to prevent immediate downloads and automatic restarts - **`-DisableDeliveryOptimization`**: Disables peer-to-peer update sharing ## User Interface and Taskbar Customization ### Taskbar Behavior **`-TaskbarAlignLeft`** reverts the taskbar to Windows 10-style left alignment. Button combining is controlled through three mutually exclusive switches: - **`-CombineTaskbarAlways`** - **`-CombineTaskbarWhenFull`** - **`-CombineTaskbarNever`** Multi-monitor environments support **`-CombineMMTaskbarAlways`**, **`-CombineMMTaskbarWhenFull`**, and **`-CombineMMTaskbarNever`**, along with **`-MMTaskbarModeAll`**, **`-MMTaskbarModeMainActive`**, and **`-MMTaskbarModeActive`** to determine which monitor’s taskbar controls window grouping. Search visibility options include **`-HideSearchTb`**, **`-ShowSearchIconTb`**, **`-ShowSearchLabelTb`**, and **`-ShowSearchBoxTb`**. **`-HideTaskview`** removes the Task View button, while **`-HideChat`** removes the Chat/Meet Now icon. ### Start Menu Configuration - **`-DisableStartRecommended`**: Hides the Recommended section - **`-DisableStartAllApps`**: Hides the All apps list - **`-DisableStartPhoneLink`**: Removes Phone Link integration - **`-ClearStart`**: Removes all pinned apps for the current user - **`-ClearStartAllUsers`**: Clears pinned apps for every user profile (requires elevation) - **`-ReplaceStart "C:\Path\To\Layout.bin"`**: Applies a custom Start layout to the current user - **`-ReplaceStartAllUsers "C:\Path\To\Layout.bin"`**: Applies a custom layout to all users ### Visual and Explorer Settings **`-EnableDarkMode`** forces system-wide dark mode, while **`-DisableTransparency`** removes acrylic effects and **`-DisableAnimations`** turns off UI animations. File Explorer options include **`-ShowHiddenFolders`**, **`-ShowKnownFileExt`**, and **`-HideDupliDrive`**. Navigation pane modifications include **`-HideOnedrive`**, **`-Hide3dObjects`**, **`-HideMusic`**, **`-HideHome`**, and **`-HideGallery`**. Default Explorer locations are set via **`-ExplorerToHome`**, **`-ExplorerToThisPC`**, **`-ExplorerToDownloads`**, or **`-ExplorerToOneDrive`**. The **`-RevertContextMenu`** switch restores the classic Windows 10 context menu, while **`-AddFoldersToThisPC`** restores Desktop, Documents, and other folders under This PC. ## AI and Modern Windows Features Recent additions target Windows AI integrations: - **`-DisableCopilot`**: Removes Microsoft Copilot UI and package - **`-DisableRecall`**: Disables Windows Recall screen-recording AI - **`-DisableClickToDo`**: Turns off the Click-to-Do AI tool - **`-DisableAISvcAutoStart`**: Prevents the WSAIFabricSvc from auto-starting - **`-DisablePaintAI`**, **`-DisableNotepadAI`**, **`-DisableEdgeAI`**: Disable generative AI features in specific applications ## Context Menus and Input Context menu modifications include **`-HideIncludeInLibrary`**, **`-HideGiveAccessTo`**, and **`-HideShare`** to remove specific entries. **`-DisableDragTray`** disables the share-via-drag feature. Input-related switches include **`-DisableMouseAcceleration`** to turn off enhanced pointer precision, **`-DisableStickyKeys`** to disable the Shift-five-times shortcut, and **`-EnableEndTask`** to add "End task" to the taskbar right-click menu. **`-EnableLastActiveClick`** enables last-active-click behavior on taskbar icons. Window management parameters control snapping behavior: **`-DisableWindowSnapping`**, **`-DisableSnapAssist`**, **`-DisableSnapLayouts`**, and **`-HideTabsInAltTab`**. Alt-Tab preview quantities are set via **`-Show3TabsInAltTab`**, **`-Show5TabsInAltTab`**, or **`-Show20TabsInAltTab`**. ## Practical Usage Examples Run the script in CLI mode with default app removal and a system restore point: ```powershell .\Win11Debloat.ps1 -CLI -CreateRestorePoint -RemoveApps ``` Apply multiple privacy settings with custom logging: ```powershell .\Win11Debloat.ps1 -DisableTelemetry -DisableEdgeAds -DisableWidgets -LogPath "C:\Logs" ``` Deploy a custom Start menu layout for all user profiles: ```powershell .\Win11Debloat.ps1 -ReplaceStartAllUsers "C:\Layouts\CorporateStart.bin" ``` Configure taskbar to combine buttons only when full, enable dark mode, and remove Task View: ```powershell .\Win11Debloat.ps1 -CombineTaskbarWhenFull -EnableDarkMode -HideTaskview ``` ## Summary - **Win11Debloat.ps1** defines all parameters in its `param()` block (lines 5-85) as switch parameters or string values. - **`-CLI`** and **`-Silent`** enable automation, while **`-Sysprep`** supports imaging scenarios. - App removal uses **`-Apps`** with either "Default" or comma-separated package names, paired with **`-RemoveApps`**. - Privacy is controlled through telemetry, location, and search history switches that modify registry settings mapped in [`Config/Features.json`](https://github.com/Raphire/Win11Debloat/blob/main/Config/Features.json). - UI customization covers taskbar alignment, Start menu layout replacement, Explorer defaults, and modern AI feature disablement. ## Frequently Asked Questions ### How do I run Win11Debloat completely silently without any user prompts? Use the **`-Silent`** switch in combination with **`-CLI`** to suppress all interactive prompts and GUI elements. For example: `.\Win11Debloat.ps1 -Silent -CLI -RemoveApps -DisableTelemetry`. This configuration is ideal for deployment scripts and automated imaging pipelines. ### Can I target a specific user account rather than the current user? Yes. Use the **`-User "Username"`** parameter to specify a particular account for user-scoped changes. For app removal specifically, use **`-AppRemovalTarget "Username"`** to target that user's app packages. Note that some system-wide changes will still apply globally regardless of the User parameter. ### Where does Win11Debloat store the logic that translates these parameters into actual system changes? The parameter definitions reside in `Win11Debloat.ps1`, but the implementation logic—including registry keys and apply-texts—is mapped in [`Config/Features.json`](https://github.com/Raphire/Win11Debloat/blob/main/Config/Features.json). Helper scripts in `Scripts/Features/ImportRegistryFile.ps1` handle the registry modifications, while `Scripts/CLI/ShowCLIMenuOptions.ps1` manages the interactive CLI menu when using **`-CLI`** without explicit action switches. ### What is the difference between `-RunDefaults` and running with specific switches? **`-RunDefaults`** launches a preset selection UI (or applies the default preset if combined with **`-Silent`**), using the configuration stored in [`Config/DefaultSettings.json`](https://github.com/Raphire/Win11Debloat/blob/main/Config/DefaultSettings.json). In contrast, specifying individual switches like **`-RemoveApps`** or **`-DisableTelemetry`** executes only those specific actions immediately without presenting preset options.