This directory contains scripts to debloat a Windows ARM64 VM intended for Claude Code extension development.

• WSL - Windows Subsystem for Linux
• SSHD - OpenSSH Server (currently running)
• Git - Version control
• Bash - Shell
• PowerShell - Windows shell
• Edge - Browser
• Node.js - Runtime
• QEMU/Spice services - VM integration

1. Create a restore point first (done automatically by run-all.ps1)
2. Run scripts in order (phase1 through phase6)
3. Restart the system
4. Test SSH and WSL functionality

Run each script individually from an elevated PowerShell:

Set-ExecutionPolicy -ExecutionPolicy Bypass -Scope Process
.\phase1-remove-apps.ps1
.\phase2-disable-services.ps1
# ... etc

Or run all at once:

Set-ExecutionPolicy -ExecutionPolicy Bypass -Scope Process
.\run-all.ps1

If something breaks:

1. Use System Restore to revert to the restore point created before debloating
2. Or manually re-enable services/features as needed

• Clipchamp, Bing News/Weather/Search
• Microsoft Copilot, Teams, Outlook
• Xbox apps (Gaming Overlay, Auth, Game Save)
• Office Hub, Solitaire, Sticky Notes
• Your Phone, Groove Music, Alarms
• Camera, Sound Recorder, Feedback Hub
• Quick Assist, Family Safety, Game Assist

• Edge (browser)
• Windows Terminal
• Notepad
• Calculator
• Snipping Tool
• Photos
• Windows Store
• All runtime libraries (VCLibs, .NET, XAML, AppRuntime)

• DiagTrack (Telemetry)
• Xbox services
• Maps, Media Player Network Sharing
• Parental Controls, Retail Demo
• Windows Insider Service

• Work Folders Client
• Windows Media Player
• Internet Printing Client

• Customer Experience Improvement Program
• Compatibility Appraiser
• Various telemetry tasks

• All scripts include error handling and logging
• Services are set to Disabled or Manual (not deleted)
• Apps are removed for current user only (system apps remain available)
• Registry tweaks are non-destructive and can be reverted