Windows Post-Installation Script (FirstRun)

This PowerShell script is designed to streamline and automate the setup of a fresh Windows installation. It handles tedious initial configuration tasks and installs a core set of applications, saving you time and ensuring consistency on every new machine.

Key Features

• ✅ Automatic Administrator Privileges: The script automatically checks if it's running as an administrator and will re-launch itself with elevated privileges if needed.
• ✅ Automated Winget Installation: It detects if the Windows Package Manager (winget) is installed. If not, it will download and install it before proceeding.
• ✅ System Performance & Privacy Tweaks:
  • Optimizes visual effects for better performance.
  • Disables common telemetry and diagnostic services to enhance user privacy.
• ✅ Batch Application Installation: Installs a customizable list of essential applications in a single, silent operation using winget.
• ✅ Automated System Activation: Includes a function to attempt system activation.

⚠️ Security and Activation Disclaimer

This script includes a function that attempts to activate Windows by downloading and executing a script from an unofficial, third-party source (get.activated.win). Please be aware of the following:

• Significant Security Risk: Running scripts from untrusted sources using irm | iex is extremely dangerous and can expose your system to malware, ransomware, or other security vulnerabilities.
• Software Licensing: These methods are designed to bypass legitimate Microsoft software licensing.
• System Stability: Unofficial activation tools can modify critical system files, potentially leading to system instability or future update failures.

Use this feature entirely at your own risk. It is recommended to use a genuine product key for activation.

Prerequisites

• Operating System: Windows 10, Windows 11, Windows Server 2019/2022.
• PowerShell: Version 5.1 or later.
• Internet Connection: Required to download winget, applications, and the activation script.

Usage

This script is best run immediately after a clean Windows installation.

1. Open PowerShell as an Administrator.
2. Copy and run the following command. This will download and execute the script in one step.

Set-ExecutionPolicy Bypass -Scope Process -Force; iex ((New-Object System.Net.WebClient).DownloadString('https://raw.githubusercontent.com/daredeep33/YOUR_REPOSITORY/main/FirstRun.ps1'))

Important: Replace daredeep33/YOUR_REPOSITORY with your actual GitHub username and repository name.

The script will display a summary of its actions and ask for your confirmation before proceeding.

Customization

You can easily customize the list of applications to be installed by editing the $packages array at the top of the script file.

1. Find Package IDs: To find the ID for a program you want to add, use the command:

   winget search "program name"

2. Edit the Script: Add or remove the package IDs from the $packages list.

Example:

# --- SCRIPT CONFIGURATION ---

# Add or remove winget package IDs in this list.
$packages = @(
    "Microsoft.Office",
    "7zip.7zip",
    "Google.Chrome",
    "Notepad++.Notepad++",
    "VideoLAN.VLC",
    "Microsoft.PowerToys",          # Example: Adding PowerToys
    "Microsoft.VisualStudioCode"    # Example: Adding VS Code
)

# ... rest of the script

License

This project is licensed under the MIT License.