::########################################################################################################################## :: :: This script can ruin your day, if you run it without fully understanding what it does, you don't know what you are doing, :: :: OR BOTH!!! :: :: YOU HAVE BEEN WARNED!!!!!!!!!! :: :: This script is provided "AS IS" with no warranties, and confers no rights. :: Feel free to challenge me, disagree with me, or tell me I'm completely nuts in the comments section, :: but I reserve the right to delete any comment for any reason whatsoever so keep it polite, please. :: :: This script is intended for and tested on Windows 10, so do not run it in a production Windows Server!!! :: :: YOU HAVE BEEN WARNED.... AGAIN!!!!!!!!!! :: :: Still don't believe me? Read the comment section... :: :: THIS WAS YOUR LAST AND FINAL WARNING!!! :: ::########################################################################################################################## :: Credits and More info: https://gist.github.com/mackwage/08604751462126599d7e52f233490efe :: https://gist.github.com/subinacls/84b1831cc053859d169941693be822d2 :: https://github.com/LOLBAS-Project/LOLBAS :: https://lolbas-project.github.io/ :: https://github.com/Disassembler0/Win10-Initial-Setup-Script :: https://github.com/cryps1s/DARKSURGEON/tree/master/configuration/configuration-scripts :: https://gist.github.com/alirobe/7f3b34ad89a159e6daa1#file-reclaimwindows10-ps1-L71 :: https://github.com/teusink/Home-Security-by-W10-Hardening :: https://github.com/Sycnex/Windows10Debloater :: https://github.com/atlantsecurity/windows-hardening-scripts/blob/main/Windows-10-Hardening-script.cmd :: ::######################################################################################################################## :: Change file associations to protect against common ransomware attacks :: Note that if you legitimately use these extensions, like .bat, you will now need to execute them manually from cmd or powershell :: Alternatively, you can right-click on them and hit 'Run as Administrator' but ensure it's a script you want to run :) :: --------------------- :: Changing back example (x64): :: ftype htafile=C:\Windows\SysWOW64\mshta.exe "%1" {1E460BD7-F1C3-4B2E-88BF-4E770A288AF5}%U{1E460BD7-F1C3-4B2E-88BF-4E770A288AF5} %* ftype batfile="%systemroot%\system32\notepad.exe" "%1" ftype chmfile="%systemroot%\system32\notepad.exe" "%1" ftype cmdfile="%systemroot%\system32\notepad.exe" "%1" ftype htafile="%systemroot%\system32\notepad.exe" "%1" ftype jsefile="%systemroot%\system32\notepad.exe" "%1" ftype jsfile="%systemroot%\system32\notepad.exe" "%1" ftype vbefile="%systemroot%\system32\notepad.exe" "%1" ftype vbsfile="%systemroot%\system32\notepad.exe" "%1" ftype wscfile="%systemroot%\system32\notepad.exe" "%1" ftype wsffile="%systemroot%\system32\notepad.exe" "%1" ftype wsfile="%systemroot%\system32\notepad.exe" "%1" ftype wshfile="%systemroot%\system32\notepad.exe" "%1" ftype sctfile="%systemroot%\system32\notepad.exe" "%1" ftype urlfile="%systemroot%\system32\notepad.exe" "%1" :: Change back the above :: ftype urlfile="C:\Program Files\Google\Chrome\Application\chrome.exe" "%1" :: https://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2019/Mar/27 ftype regfile="%systemroot%\system32\notepad.exe" "%1" :: https://www.trustwave.com/Resources/SpiderLabs-Blog/Firework--Leveraging-Microsoft-Workspaces-in-a-Penetration-Test/ ftype wcxfile="%systemroot%\system32\notepad.exe" "%1" :: https://bohops.com/2018/08/18/abusing-the-com-registry-structure-part-2-loading-techniques-for-evasion-and-persistence/ ftype mscfile="%systemroot%\system32\notepad.exe" "%1" :: Change back the above :: mscfile="C:\Windows\system32\mmc.exe" "%1" :: https://www.trustwave.com/Resources/SpiderLabs-Blog/Firework--Leveraging-Microsoft-Workspaces-in-a-Penetration-Test/ :: ftype wsxfile="%systemroot%\system32\notepad.exe" "%1" :: does not work use mitigation from the article above :: https://posts.specterops.io/the-tale-of-settingcontent-ms-files-f1ea253e4d39 :: Changing back: :: reg add "HKCR\SettingContent\Shell\Open\Command" /v DelegateExecute /t REG_SZ /d "{0c194cb2-2959-4d14-8964-37fd3e48c32d}" /f reg delete "HKCR\SettingContent\Shell\Open\Command" /v DelegateExecute /f reg add "HKCR\SettingContent\Shell\Open\Command" /v DelegateExecute /t REG_SZ /d "" /f :: https://rinseandrepeatanalysis.blogspot.com/2018/09/dde-downloaders-excel-abuse-and.html ftype slkfile="%systemroot%\system32\notepad.exe" "%1" ftype iqyfile="%systemroot%\system32\notepad.exe" "%1" ftype prnfile="%systemroot%\system32\notepad.exe" "%1" ftype diffile="%systemroot%\system32\notepad.exe" "%1" :: https://posts.specterops.io/remote-code-execution-via-path-traversal-in-the-device-metadata-authoring-wizard-a0d5839fc54f reg delete "HKLM\SOFTWARE\Classes\.devicemetadata-ms" /f reg delete "HKLM\SOFTWARE\Classes\.devicemanifest-ms" /f :: CVE-2020-0765 impacting Remote Desktop Connection Manager (RDCMan) configuration files - MS won't fix ftype rdgfile="%systemroot%\system32\notepad.exe" "%1" :: Mitigate ClickOnce .application and .deploy files vector :: https://blog.redxorblue.com/2020/07/one-click-to-compromise-fun-with.html ftype applicationfile="%systemroot%\system32\notepad.exe" "%1" ftype deployfile="%systemroot%\system32\notepad.exe" "%1" :: TODO mitigate ClickOnce .appref-ms files vector :: https://www.blackhat.com/us-19/briefings/schedule/#clickonce-and-youre-in---when-appref-ms-abuse-is-operating-as-intended-15375 :: reg delete "HKLM\SOFTWARE\Classes\.appref-ms" /f :: Prevent Local windows wireless exploitation: the Airstrike attack https://shenaniganslabs.io/2021/04/13/Airstrike.html reg add "HKLM\SOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\System" /v DontDisplayNetworkSelectionUI /t REG_DWORD /d 1 /f :: :: Workarround for CoronaBlue/SMBGhost Worm exploiting CVE-2020-0796 :: https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/ADV200005 :: Active Directory Administrative Templates :: https://github.com/technion/DisableSMBCompression :: Disable SMBv3 compression :: You can disable compression to block unauthenticated attackers from exploiting the vulnerability against an SMBv3 Server with the PowerShell command below. :: No reboot is needed after making the change. This workaround does not prevent exploitation of SMB clients. powershell.exe Set-ItemProperty -Path "HKLM:\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Services\LanmanServer\Parameters" DisableCompression -Type DWORD -Value 1 -Force :: You can disable the workaround with the PowerShell command below. :: powershell.exe Set-ItemProperty -Path "HKLM:\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Services\LanmanServer\Parameters" DisableCompression -Type DWORD -Value 0 -Force :: :: Block tools which remotely install services, such as psexec! :: EDIT: Run the command below manually! It does not work in a script. :: FOR /F "usebackq tokens=2 delims=:" %a IN (`sc.exe sdshow scmanager`) DO sc.exe sdset scmanager D:(D;;GA;;;NU)%a :: Block remote commands https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/win32/com/enabledcom reg add HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Microsoft\OLE /v EnableDCOM /t REG_SZ /d N /F :: ::########################################################################################################################## :: Windows Defender Device Guard - Exploit Guard Policies (Windows 10 Only) :: Enable ASR rules in Win10 ExploitGuard (>= 1709) to mitigate Office malspam :: Blocks Office childprocs, Office proc injection, Office win32 api calls & executable content creation :: Note these only work when Defender is your primary AV :: Sources: :: https://www.darkoperator.com/blog/2017/11/11/windows-defender-exploit-guard-asr-rules-for-office :: https://www.darkoperator.com/blog/2017/11/8/windows-defender-exploit-guard-asr-obfuscated-script-rule :: https://www.darkoperator.com/blog/2017/11/6/windows-defender-exploit-guard-asr-vbscriptjs-rule :: https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/security/threat-protection/windows-defender-exploit-guard/enable-attack-surface-reduction :: https://demo.wd.microsoft.com/Page/ASR2 :: https://www.powershellgallery.com/packages/WindowsDefender_InternalEvaluationSettings/1.2/Content/WindowsDefender_InternalEvaluationSettings.ps1 :: https://0ut3r.space/2022/03/06/windows-defender/ :: https://jacksonvd.com/levelling-up-windows-defender/ :: --------------------- ::%programfiles%\"Windows Defender"\MpCmdRun.exe -RestoreDefaults :: ::Enable Windows Defender sandboxing setx /M MP_FORCE_USE_SANDBOX 1 :: Update signatures "%ProgramFiles%"\"Windows Defender"\MpCmdRun.exe -SignatureUpdate :: Enable Defender signatures for Potentially Unwanted Applications (PUA) powershell.exe Set-MpPreference -PUAProtection enable :: https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/powershell/module/defender/set-mppreference?view=win10-ps :: Reduce Defender CPU Fingerprint :: Windows Defender does not exceed the percentage of CPU usage that you specify. The default value is 50%. powershell.exe Set-MpPreference -ScanAvgCPULoadFactor 25 :: Enable Defender periodic scanning reg add "HKCU\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows Defender" /v PassiveMode /t REG_DWORD /d 2 /f :: :: Enable Windows Defender real time monitoring :: Commented out given consumers often run third party anti-virus. You can run either. :: powershell.exe Set-MpPreference -DisableRealtimeMonitoring $false :: reg add "HKLM\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows Defender\Real-Time Protection" /v DisableRealtimeMonitoring /t REG_DWORD /d 0 /f :: :: Signature Update Interval to every 4 hours. powershell.exe Set-MpPreference -SignatureUpdateInterval 4 :: force update new signatures before each scan starts powershell.exe Set-MpPreference -CheckForSignaturesBeforeRunningScan 1 :: :: Enable early launch antimalware driver for scan of boot-start drivers :: 3 is the default which allows good, unknown and 'bad but critical'. Recommend trying 1 for 'good and unknown' or 8 which is 'good only' reg add "HKCU\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Policies\EarlyLaunch" /v DriverLoadPolicy /t REG_DWORD /d 3 /f :: :: Enable Microsoft Defender Antivirus Attack Surface Reduction Rules :: https://twitter.com/duff22b/status/1280166329660497920 :: https://thalpius.com/2020/11/02/microsoft-defender-antivirus-attack-surface-reduction-rules-bypasses/ :: https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/microsoft-365/security/defender-endpoint/attack-surface-reduction-rules-reference?view=o365-worldwide :: :: Verify Microsoft Defender Antivirus Attack Surface Reduction Rules Status :: Get-MpPreference | select AttackSurfaceReductionRules_Ids, AttackSurfaceReductionRules_Actions :: Get-MPPreference | Select-Object -ExpandProperty AttackSurfaceReductionRules_Ids :: Get-MPPreference | Select-Object -ExpandProperty AttackSurfaceReductionRules_Actions :: :: Block Office applications from creating child processes powershell.exe Add-MpPreference -AttackSurfaceReductionRules_Ids D4F940AB-401B-4EFC-AADC-AD5F3C50688A -AttackSurfaceReductionRules_Actions Enabled :: :: Block Office applications from injecting code into other processes powershell.exe Add-MpPreference -AttackSurfaceReductionRules_Ids 75668C1F-73B5-4CF0-BB93-3ECF5CB7CC84 -AttackSurfaceReductionRules_Actions Enabled :: :: Block Win32 API calls from Office macro powershell.exe Add-MpPreference -AttackSurfaceReductionRules_Ids 92E97FA1-2EDF-4476-BDD6-9DD0B4DDDC7B -AttackSurfaceReductionRules_Actions Enabled :: :: Block Office applications from creating executable content powershell.exe Add-MpPreference -AttackSurfaceReductionRules_Ids 3B576869-A4EC-4529-8536-B80A7769E899 -AttackSurfaceReductionRules_Actions Enabled :: :: Block Office communication application from creating child processes powershell.exe Add-MpPreference -AttackSurfaceReductionRules_Ids 26190899-1602-49E8-8B27-EB1D0A1CE869 -AttackSurfaceReductionRules_Actions Enabled :: :: Block Adobe Reader from creating child processes powershell.exe Add-MpPreference -AttackSurfaceReductionRules_Ids 7674BA52-37EB-4A4F-A9A1-F0F9A1619A2C -AttackSurfaceReductionRules_Actions Enabled :: :: Block execution of potentially obfuscated scripts powershell.exe Add-MpPreference -AttackSurfaceReductionRules_Ids 5BEB7EFE-FD9A-4556-801D-275E5FFC04CC -AttackSurfaceReductionRules_Actions Enabled :: :: Block executable content from email client and webmail powershell.exe Add-MpPreference -AttackSurfaceReductionRules_Ids BE9BA2D9-53EA-4CDC-84E5-9B1EEEE46550 -AttackSurfaceReductionRules_Actions Enabled :: :: Block JavaScript or VBScript from launching downloaded executable content powershell.exe Add-MpPreference -AttackSurfaceReductionRules_Ids D3E037E1-3EB8-44C8-A917-57927947596D -AttackSurfaceReductionRules_Actions Enabled :: :: Block executable files from running unless they meet a prevalence, age, or trusted list criteria powershell.exe Add-MpPreference -AttackSurfaceReductionRules_Ids 01443614-CD74-433A-B99E-2ECDC07BFC25 -AttackSurfaceReductionRules_Actions Enabled :: :: Use advanced protection against ransomware powershell.exe Add-MpPreference -AttackSurfaceReductionRules_Ids C1DB55AB-C21A-4637-BB3F-A12568109D35 -AttackSurfaceReductionRules_Actions Enabled :: :: Block credential stealing from the Windows local security authority subsystem (lsass.exe) powershell.exe Add-MpPreference -AttackSurfaceReductionRules_Ids 9E6C4E1F-7D60-472F-BA1A-A39EF669E4B2 -AttackSurfaceReductionRules_Actions Enabled :: :: Block untrusted and unsigned processes that run from USB powershell.exe Add-MpPreference -AttackSurfaceReductionRules_Ids B2B3F03D-6A65-4F7B-A9C7-1C7EF74A9BA4 -AttackSurfaceReductionRules_Actions Enabled :: :: Block persistence through WMI event subscription powershell.exe Add-MpPreference -AttackSurfaceReductionRules_Ids E6DB77E5-3DF2-4CF1-B95A-636979351E5B -AttackSurfaceReductionRules_Actions Enabled :: :: Block process creations originating from PSExec and WMI commands powershell.exe Add-MpPreference -AttackSurfaceReductionRules_Ids D1E49AAC-8F56-4280-B9BA-993A6D77406C -AttackSurfaceReductionRules_Actions Enabled :: :: Block abuse of exploited vulnerable signed drivers powershell.exe Add-MpPreference -AttackSurfaceReductionRules_Ids 56A863A9-875E-4185-98A7-B882C64B5CE5 -AttackSurfaceReductionRules_Actions Enabled :: :: Enable Controlled Folder powershell.exe Set-MpPreference -EnableControlledFolderAccess Enabled :: :: Enable Cloud functionality of Windows Defender powershell.exe Set-MpPreference -MAPSReporting 2 powershell.exe Set-MpPreference -SubmitSamplesConsent 3 :: Levels Default,Moderate,High,HighPlus, or ZeroTolerance powershell.exe Set-MpPreference -CloudBlockLevel ZeroTolerance powershell.exe Set-MpPreference -CloudExtendedTimeout 50 :: :: Enable Defender exploit system-wide protection :: The commented line includes CFG which can cause issues with apps like Discord & Mouse Without Borders :: powershell.exe Set-Processmitigation -System -Enable DEP,EmulateAtlThunks,BottomUp,HighEntropy,SEHOP,SEHOPTelemetry,TerminateOnError,CFG powershell.exe Set-Processmitigation -System -Enable DEP,EmulateAtlThunks,BottomUp,HighEntropy,SEHOP,SEHOPTelemetry,TerminateOnError :: :: Enable Windows Defender Application Guard for Microsoft Edge :: This setting is commented out as it enables subset of DC/CG which renders other virtualization products unsuable. Can be enabled if you don't use those :: powershell.exe Enable-WindowsOptionalFeature -online -FeatureName Windows-Defender-ApplicationGuard -norestart :: Dism /online /Enable-Feature /FeatureName:"Windows-Defender-ApplicationGuard" :: :: Enable Windows Defender Credential Guard / Core Isolation :: https://old.reddit.com/r/virtualbox/comments/e4khzp/core_isolation_incompatibility/ :: This setting is commented out as it enables subset of DC/CG which renders other virtualization products like VMWare, Virtualbox and HypeV unsuable. :: reg add "HKLM\SOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\DeviceGuard" /v EnableVirtualizationBasedSecurity /t REG_DWORD /d 1 /f :: reg add "HKLM\SOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\DeviceGuard" /v RequirePlatformSecurityFeatures /t REG_DWORD /d 3 /f :: reg add "HKLM\SOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\DeviceGuard" /v LsaCfgFlags /t REG_DWORD /d 1 /f :: :: Enable Network protection :: Enabled - Users will not be able to access malicious IP addresses and domains :: Disable (Default) - The Network protection feature will not work. Users will not be blocked from accessing malicious domains :: AuditMode - If a user visits a malicious IP address or domain, an event will be recorded in the Windows event log but the user will not be blocked from visiting the address. powershell.exe Set-MpPreference -EnableNetworkProtection Enabled :: ::########################################################################################################################## :: Enable exploit protection (EMET on Windows 10) :: Sources: :: https://www.wilderssecurity.com/threads/process-mitigation-management-tool.393096/ :: https://blogs.windows.com/windowsexperience/2018/03/20/announcing-windows-server-vnext-ltsc-build-17623/ :: https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/security/threat-protection/microsoft-defender-atp/exploit-protection-reference :: https://gunnarhaslinger.github.io/Windows-Defender-Exploit-Guard-Configuration/ :: https://github.com/gunnarhaslinger/Windows-Defender-Exploit-Guard-Configuration/find/master :: Windows10-v1709_ExploitGuard-DefaultSettings.xml is taken from a fresh Windows 10 v1709 Machine :: Windows10-v1803_ExploitGuard-DefaultSettings.xml is taken from a fresh Windows 10 v1803 Machine :: Windows10-v1809_ExploitGuard-DefaultSettings.xml is taken from a fresh Windows 10 v1809 Machine :: Windows10-v1903_ExploitGuard-DefaultSettings.xml is taken from a fresh Windows 10 v1903 Machine :: Windows10-v1909_ExploitGuard-DefaultSettings.xml is taken from a fresh Windows 10 v1909 Machine (but no Changes to v1903) :: Windows10-v1709_ExploitGuard-Security-Baseline.xml is taken from the official Microsoft v1709 Baseline :: Windows10-v1803_ExploitGuard-Security-Baseline.xml is taken from the official Microsoft v1803 Baseline :: Windows10-v1809_ExploitGuard-Security-Baseline.xml is taken from the official Microsoft v1809 Baseline :: Windows10-v1903_ExploitGuard-Security-Baseline.xml is taken from the official Microsoft v1903 Baseline :: Windows10-v1909_ExploitGuard-Security-Baseline.xml is taken from the official Microsoft v1909 Baseline :: --------------------- powershell.exe Invoke-WebRequest -Uri https://demo.wd.microsoft.com/Content/ProcessMitigation.xml -OutFile ProcessMitigation.xml powershell.exe Set-ProcessMitigation -PolicyFilePath ProcessMitigation.xml del ProcessMitigation.xml :: ::########################################################################################################################## :: Windows Defender Device Guard - Application Control Policies (Windows 10 Only) :: https://www.petri.com/enabling-windows-10-device-guard :: http://flemmingriis.com/building-a-secure-workstation-one-step-at-a-time-part1/ :: http://www.exploit-monday.com/2016/12/updating-device-guard-code-integrity.html :: https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/security/threat-protection/windows-defender-application-control/microsoft-recommended-block-rules :: https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/security/threat-protection/windows-defender-application-control/merge-windows-defender-application-control-policies :: https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/security/threat-protection/windows-defender-application-control/deploy-windows-defender-application-control-policies-using-group-policy :: https://github.com/MicrosoftDocs/windows-powershell-docs/blob/master/docset/windows/configci/new-cipolicy.md :: https://github.com/MicrosoftDocs/windows-powershell-docs/blob/master/docset/windows/configci/merge-cipolicy.md :: https://github.com/MicrosoftDocs/windows-powershell-docs/blob/master/docset/windows/configci/get-cipolicy.md :: https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/powershell/module/configci/new-cipolicy?view=win10-ps :: https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/powershell/module/configci/merge-cipolicy?view=win10-ps :: https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/powershell/module/configci/get-cipolicy?view=win10-ps :: https://insights.adaptiva.com/2018/windows-defender-application-control-configmgr-intune/ :: https://improsec.com/tech-blog/one-thousand-and-one-application-blocks :: --------|> TODO <|-------- :: ::########################################################################################################################## :: Harden all version of MS Office against common malspam attacks :: Disables Macros, enables ProtectedView :: Sources: :: https://decentsecurity.com/block-office-macros/ :: --------------------- reg add "HKCU\Software\Policies\Microsoft\Office\12.0\Publisher\Security" /v vbawarnings /t REG_DWORD /d 4 /f reg add "HKCU\Software\Policies\Microsoft\Office\12.0\Word\Security" /v vbawarnings /t REG_DWORD /d 4 /f reg add "HKCU\Software\Policies\Microsoft\Office\14.0\Publisher\Security" /v vbawarnings /t REG_DWORD /d 4 /f reg add "HKCU\Software\Policies\Microsoft\Office\14.0\Word\Security" /v vbawarnings /t REG_DWORD /d 4 /f reg add "HKCU\Software\Policies\Microsoft\Office\15.0\Outlook\Security" /v markinternalasunsafe /t REG_DWORD /d 0 /f reg add "HKCU\Software\Policies\Microsoft\Office\15.0\Word\Security" /v blockcontentexecutionfrominternet /t REG_DWORD /d 1 /f reg add "HKCU\Software\Policies\Microsoft\Office\15.0\Excel\Security" /v blockcontentexecutionfrominternet /t REG_DWORD /d 1 /f reg add "HKCU\Software\Policies\Microsoft\Office\15.0\PowerPoint\Security" /v blockcontentexecutionfrominternet /t REG_DWORD /d 1 /f reg add "HKCU\Software\Policies\Microsoft\Office\15.0\Word\Security" /v vbawarnings /t REG_DWORD /d 4 /f reg add "HKCU\Software\Policies\Microsoft\Office\15.0\Publisher\Security" /v vbawarnings /t REG_DWORD /d 4 /f reg add "HKCU\Software\Policies\Microsoft\Office\16.0\Outlook\Security" /v markinternalasunsafe /t REG_DWORD /d 0 /f reg add "HKCU\Software\Policies\Microsoft\Office\16.0\Word\Security" /v blockcontentexecutionfrominternet /t REG_DWORD /d 1 /f reg add "HKCU\Software\Policies\Microsoft\Office\16.0\Excel\Security" /v blockcontentexecutionfrominternet /t REG_DWORD /d 1 /f reg add "HKCU\Software\Policies\Microsoft\Office\16.0\PowerPoint\Security" /v blockcontentexecutionfrominternet /t REG_DWORD /d 1 /f reg add "HKCU\Software\Policies\Microsoft\Office\16.0\Word\Security" /v vbawarnings /t REG_DWORD /d 4 /f reg add "HKCU\Software\Policies\Microsoft\Office\16.0\Publisher\Security" /v vbawarnings /t REG_DWORD /d 4 /f :: :: Block OneNote malware :: https://www.huntress.com/blog/addressing-initial-access :: reg add "HKCU\Software\Policies\Microsoft\Office\12.0\Onenote\options" /v disableembeddedfiles /t REG_DWORD /d 1 /f reg add "HKCU\Software\Policies\Microsoft\Office\14.0\Onenote\options" /v disableembeddedfiles /t REG_DWORD /d 1 /f reg add "HKCU\Software\Policies\Microsoft\Office\15.0\Onenote\options" /v disableembeddedfiles /t REG_DWORD /d 1 /f reg add "HKCU\Software\Policies\Microsoft\Office\16.0\Onenote\options" /v disableembeddedfiles /t REG_DWORD /d 1 /f reg add "HKCU\Software\Policies\Microsoft\Office\12.0\Onenote\options\embeddedfileopenoptions" /v blockedextensions /t REG_SZ /d ".js;.exe;.bat;.vbs;.com;.scr;.cmd;.ps" /f reg add "HKCU\Software\Policies\Microsoft\Office\14.0\Onenote\options\embeddedfileopenoptions" /v blockedextensions /t REG_SZ /d ".js;.exe;.bat;.vbs;.com;.scr;.cmd;.ps" /f reg add "HKCU\Software\Policies\Microsoft\Office\15.0\Onenote\options\embeddedfileopenoptions" /v blockedextensions /t REG_SZ /d ".js;.exe;.bat;.vbs;.com;.scr;.cmd;.ps" /f reg add "HKCU\Software\Policies\Microsoft\Office\16.0\Onenote\options\embeddedfileopenoptions" /v blockedextensions /t REG_SZ /d ".js;.exe;.bat;.vbs;.com;.scr;.cmd;.ps" /f :: :: Enable AMSI for all documents by setting the following registry key - Office 2016 or Office 365 installed :: https://getadmx.com/?Category=Office2016&Policy=office16.Office.Microsoft.Policies.Windows::L_MacroRuntimeScanScope :: https://malwaretips.com/threads/office-365-and-amsi-support-for-vba-macros.87281/ reg add "HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Office\16.0\Common\Security" /v MacroRuntimeScanScope /t REG_DWORD /d 2 /f reg add "HKCU\Software\Policies\Microsoft\Office\16.0\Common\Security" /v MacroRuntimeScanScope /t REG_DWORD /d 2 /f :: --------------------- :: Source: https://gist.github.com/wdormann/732bb88d9b5dd5a66c9f1e1498f31a1b :: --------------------- reg add "HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Office\14.0\Word\Options" /v DontUpdateLinks /t REG_DWORD /d 00000001 /f reg add "HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Office\14.0\Word\Options\WordMail" /v DontUpdateLinks /t REG_DWORD /d 00000001 /f reg add "HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Office\15.0\Word\Options" /v DontUpdateLinks /t REG_DWORD /d 00000001 /f reg add "HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Office\15.0\Word\Options\WordMail" /v DontUpdateLinks /t REG_DWORD /d 00000001 /f reg add "HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Office\16.0\Word\Options" /v DontUpdateLinks /t REG_DWORD /d 00000001 /f reg add "HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Office\16.0\Word\Options\WordMail" /v DontUpdateLinks /t REG_DWORD /d 00000001 /f :: :: --------------------- :: File Block policy to prevent Office from opening RTF documents :: CVE-2023-21716 and CVE-2022-30190 :: --------------------- reg add "HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Office\14.0\Word\Security\FileBlock" /v RtfFiles /t REG_DWORD /d 00000002 /f reg add "HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Office\15.0\Word\Security\FileBlock" /v RtfFiles /t REG_DWORD /d 00000002 /f reg add "HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Office\16.0\Word\Security\FileBlock" /v RtfFiles /t REG_DWORD /d 00000002 /f reg add "HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Office\14.0\Word\Security\FileBlock" /v OpenInProtectedView /t REG_DWORD /d 00000000 /f reg add "HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Office\15.0\Word\Security\FileBlock" /v OpenInProtectedView /t REG_DWORD /d 00000000 /f reg add "HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Office\16.0\Word\Security\FileBlock" /v OpenInProtectedView /t REG_DWORD /d 00000000 /f :: ::########################################################################################################################## :: Harden Adobe Acrobat Reader against embeded malicious files :: Sources: :: https://blog.nviso.be/2018/07/26/shortcomings-of-blacklisting-in-adobe-reader-and-what-you-can-do-about-it/ :: https://www.adobe.com/devnet-docs/acrobatetk/tools/Wizard/WizardDC/attachments.html :: Adobe Reader DC STIG reg add "HKLM\Software\Policies\Adobe\Acrobat Reader\DC\FeatureLockDown\cCloud" /f reg add "HKLM\Software\Policies\Adobe\Acrobat Reader\DC\FeatureLockDown\cDefaultLaunchURLPerms" /f reg add "HKLM\Software\Policies\Adobe\Acrobat Reader\DC\FeatureLockDown\cServices" /f reg add "HKLM\Software\Policies\Adobe\Acrobat Reader\DC\FeatureLockDown\cSharePoint" /f reg add "HKLM\Software\Policies\Adobe\Acrobat Reader\DC\FeatureLockDown\cWebmailProfiles" /f reg add "HKLM\Software\Policies\Adobe\Acrobat Reader\DC\FeatureLockDown\cWelcomeScreen" /f reg add "HKLM\Software\Adobe\Acrobat Reader\DC\Installer" /v "DisableMaintenance" /t REG_DWORD /d 1 /f reg add "HKLM\Software\Policies\Adobe\Acrobat Reader\DC\FeatureLockDown" /v "bAcroSuppressUpsell" /t REG_DWORD /d 1 /f reg add "HKLM\Software\Policies\Adobe\Acrobat Reader\DC\FeatureLockDown" /v "bDisablePDFHandlerSwitching" /t REG_DWORD /d 1 /f reg add "HKLM\Software\Policies\Adobe\Acrobat Reader\DC\FeatureLockDown" /v "bDisableTrustedFolders" /t REG_DWORD /d 1 /f reg add "HKLM\Software\Policies\Adobe\Acrobat Reader\DC\FeatureLockDown" /v "bDisableTrustedSites" /t REG_DWORD /d 1 /f reg add "HKLM\Software\Policies\Adobe\Acrobat Reader\DC\FeatureLockDown" /v "bEnableFlash" /t REG_DWORD /d 0 /f reg add "HKLM\Software\Policies\Adobe\Acrobat Reader\DC\FeatureLockDown" /v "bEnhancedSecurityInBrowser" /t REG_DWORD /d 1 /f reg add "HKLM\Software\Policies\Adobe\Acrobat Reader\DC\FeatureLockDown" /v "bEnhancedSecurityStandalone" /t REG_DWORD /d 1 /f reg add "HKLM\Software\Policies\Adobe\Acrobat Reader\DC\FeatureLockDown" /v "bProtectedMode" /t REG_DWORD /d 1 /f reg add "HKLM\Software\Policies\Adobe\Acrobat Reader\DC\FeatureLockDown" /v "iFileAttachmentPerms" /t REG_DWORD /d 1 /f reg add "HKLM\Software\Policies\Adobe\Acrobat Reader\DC\FeatureLockDown" /v "iProtectedView" /t REG_DWORD /d 2 /f reg add "HKLM\Software\Policies\Adobe\Acrobat Reader\DC\FeatureLockDown\cCloud" /v "bAdobeSendPluginToggle" /t REG_DWORD /d 1 /f reg add "HKLM\Software\Policies\Adobe\Acrobat Reader\DC\FeatureLockDown\cDefaultLaunchURLPerms" /v "iURLPerms" /t REG_DWORD /d 3 /f reg add "HKLM\Software\Policies\Adobe\Acrobat Reader\DC\FeatureLockDown\cDefaultLaunchURLPerms" /v "iUnknownURLPerms" /t REG_DWORD /d 2 /f reg add "HKLM\Software\Policies\Adobe\Acrobat Reader\DC\FeatureLockDown\cServices" /v "bToggleAdobeDocumentServices" /t REG_DWORD /d 1 /f reg add "HKLM\Software\Policies\Adobe\Acrobat Reader\DC\FeatureLockDown\cServices" /v "bToggleAdobeSign" /t REG_DWORD /d 1 /f reg add "HKLM\Software\Policies\Adobe\Acrobat Reader\DC\FeatureLockDown\cServices" /v "bTogglePrefsSync" /t REG_DWORD /d 1 /f reg add "HKLM\Software\Policies\Adobe\Acrobat Reader\DC\FeatureLockDown\cServices" /v "bToggleWebConnectors" /t REG_DWORD /d 1 /f reg add "HKLM\Software\Policies\Adobe\Acrobat Reader\DC\FeatureLockDown\cServices" /v "bUpdater" /t REG_DWORD /d 0 /f reg add "HKLM\Software\Policies\Adobe\Acrobat Reader\DC\FeatureLockDown\cSharePoint" /v "bDisableSharePointFeatures" /t REG_DWORD /d 1 /f reg add "HKLM\Software\Policies\Adobe\Acrobat Reader\DC\FeatureLockDown\cWebmailProfiles" /v "bDisableWebmail" /t REG_DWORD /d 1 /f reg add "HKLM\Software\Policies\Adobe\Acrobat Reader\DC\FeatureLockDown\cWelcomeScreen" /v "bShowWelcomeScreen" /t REG_DWORD /d 0 /f reg add "HKLM\Software\Wow6432Node\Adobe\Acrobat Reader\DC\Installer" /v "DisableMaintenance" /t REG_DWORD /d 1 /f :: ::########################################################################################################################## :: General OS hardening :: Disable DNS Multicast, NTLM, SMBv1, NetBIOS over TCP/IP, PowerShellV2, AutoRun, 8.3 names, Last Access timestamp and weak TLS/SSL ciphers and protocols :: Enables UAC, SMB/LDAP Signing, Show hidden files :: --------------------- :: Prevent Kerberos from using DES or RC4 reg add "HKLM\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Policies\System\Kerberos\Parameters" /v SupportedEncryptionTypes /t REG_DWORD /d 2147483640 /f reg add "HKLM\SOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\Windows NT\DNSClient" /v EnableMulticast /t REG_DWORD /d 1 /f reg add "HKLM\SOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\Windows NT\DNSClient" /v DisableSmartNameResolution /t REG_DWORD /d 1 /f reg add "HKLM\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Services\Dnscache\Parameters" /v DisableParallelAandAAAA /t REG_DWORD /d 1 /f reg add "HKLM\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Services\Tcpip\Parameters" /v IGMPLevel /t REG_DWORD /d 0 /f reg add "HKLM\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Services\Tcpip\Parameters" /v DisableIPSourceRouting /t REG_DWORD /d 2 /f reg add "HKLM\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Services\Tcpip\Parameters" /v EnableICMPRedirect /t REG_DWORD /d 0 /f reg add "HKLM\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Services\Tcpip6\Parameters" /v DisableIPSourceRouting /t REG_DWORD /d 2 /f reg add "HKLM\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Services\LanmanServer\Parameters" /v SMB1 /t REG_DWORD /d 0 /f reg add "HKLM\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Services\LanManServer\Parameters" /v RestrictNullSessAccess /t REG_DWORD /d 1 /f reg add "HKLM\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Policies\System" /v EnableLUA /t REG_DWORD /d 1 /f reg add "HKLM\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Policies\System" /v EnableVirtualization /t REG_DWORD /d 1 /f :: reg add "HKLM\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Policies\System" /v ConsentPromptBehaviorAdmin /t REG_DWORD /d 2 /f reg add "HKLM\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Policies\Attachments" /v SaveZoneInformation /t REG_DWORD /d 2 /f reg add "HKLM\SOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\Explorer" /v NoDataExecutionPrevention /t REG_DWORD /d 0 /f reg add "HKLM\SOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\Explorer" /v NoHeapTerminationOnCorruption /t REG_DWORD /d 0 /f reg add "HKLM\SOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\Windows NT\Printers" /v DisableWebPnPDownload /t REG_DWORD /d 1 /f reg add "HKLM\SOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\Windows NT\Printers" /v DisableHTTPPrinting /t REG_DWORD /d 1 /f reg add "HKLM\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\WcmSvc\wifinetworkmanager\config" /v AutoConnectAllowedOEM /t REG_DWORD /d 0 /f reg add "HKLM\SOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\WcmSvc\GroupPolicy" /v fMinimizeConnections /t REG_DWORD /d 1 /f reg add "HKLM\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Services\Netbt\Parameters" /v NoNameReleaseOnDemand /t REG_DWORD /d 1 /f reg add "HKLM\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Control\Lsa\MSV1_0" /v RestrictReceivingNTLMTraffic /t REG_DWORD /d 2 /f reg add "HKLM\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Control\Lsa\MSV1_0" /v RestrictSendingNTLMTraffic /t REG_DWORD /d 2 /f :: :: Requiring Strong Remote Desktop Encryption if enabled and forcing TLS Authentication" reg add "HKLM\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Control\Terminal Server\WinStations\RDP-Tcp" /v MinEncryptionLevel /t REG_DWORD /d 00000003 /f reg add "HKLM\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Control\Terminal Server\WinStations\RDP-Tcp" /v SecurityLayer /t REG_DWORD /d 00000002 /f :: :: https://www.top-password.com/blog/prevent-ntlm-credentials-from-being-sent-to-remote-servers/ :: Whitelist IPS for NTLM usage :: reg add "HKLM\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Control\Lsa\MSV1_0" /v ClientAllowedNTLMServers /t REG_MULTI_SZ /d "127.0.0.1"\0"127.0.0.2" /f reg add "HKLM\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Control\Lsa\MSV1_0" /v NTLMMinServerSec /t REG_DWORD /d 537395200 /f reg add "HKLM\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Control\Lsa\MSV1_0" /v NTLMMinClientSec /t REG_DWORD /d 537395200 /f reg add "HKLM\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Control\LSA\MSV1_0" /v allownullsessionfallback /t REG_DWORD /d 0 /f reg add "HKLM\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Control\Lsa" /v RestrictAnonymousSAM /t REG_DWORD /d 1 /f reg add "HKLM\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Control\Lsa" /v RestrictAnonymous /t REG_DWORD /d 1 /f reg add "HKLM\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Control\Lsa" /v EveryoneIncludesAnonymous /t REG_DWORD /d 0 /f reg add "HKLM\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Control\Lsa" /v RestrictRemoteSAM /t REG_SZ /d "O:BAG:BAD:(A;;RC;;;BA)" /f reg add "HKLM\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Control\Lsa" /v UseMachineId /t REG_DWORD /d 1 /f reg add "HKLM\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Control\Lsa" /v LimitBlankPasswordUse /t REG_DWORD /d 1 /f reg add "HKLM\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Internet Settings\Wpad" /v WpadOverride /t REG_DWORD /d 1 /f :: https://www.harmj0y.net/blog/redteaming/pass-the-hash-is-dead-long-live-localaccounttokenfilterpolicy/ :: https://en.hackndo.com/pass-the-hash/ :: Affects Windows Remoting (WinRM) deployments reg add "HKLM\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Policies\System" /v LocalAccountTokenFilterPolicy /t REG_DWORD /d 0 /f reg add "HKLM\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Policies\System" /v FilterAdministratorToken /t REG_DWORD /d 1 /f :: :: https://4sysops.com/archives/mitigating-powershell-risks-with-constrained-language-mode/ :: Disable Powershell Constrained Language Mode (CLM) - (revert to Full Language Mode) needs reboot :: setx __PSLockdownPolicy "0" /M :: Enable Powershell Constrained Language Mode (CLM) setx __PSLockdownPolicy "4" /M :: :: Always re-process Group Policy even if no changes :: Commented out as consumers don't typically use Domain joined computers and GPO's :: reg add "HKLM\SOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\Group Policy\{35378EAC-683F-11D2-A89A-00C04FBBCFA2}" /v NoGPOListChanges /t REG_DWORD /d 0 /f :: :: Force logoff if smart card removed :: Set to "2" for logoff, set to "1" for lock reg add "HKLM\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows NT\CurrentVersion\Winlogon" /v SCRemoveOption /t REG_DWORD /d 2 /f :: :: Prevent unauthenticated RPC connections :: reg add "HKLM\SOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\Windows NT\Rpc" /v RestrictRemoteClients /t REG_DWORD /d 1 /f :: :: Disable need to run Internet Explorer's first launch configuration reg add "HKLM\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main" /v DisableFirstRunCustomize /t REG_DWORD /d 2 /f :: :: Disable internet connection sharing :: Commented out as it's not enabled by default and if it is enabled, may be for a reason :: reg add "HKLM\SOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\Network Connections" /v NC_ShowSharedAccessUI /t REG_DWORD /d 0 /f :: :: Enable SMB/LDAP Signing :: Sources: :: http://eddiejackson.net/wp/?p=15812 :: https://en.hackndo.com/ntlm-relay/ :: --------------------- reg add "HKLM\System\CurrentControlSet\Services\LanmanWorkStation\Parameters" /v "RequireSecuritySignature" /t REG_DWORD /d 1 /f reg add "HKLM\System\CurrentControlSet\Services\LanmanWorkStation\Parameters" /v "EnableSecuritySignature" /t REG_DWORD /d 1 /f reg add "HKLM\System\CurrentControlSet\Services\LanmanServer\Parameters" /v "RequireSecuritySignature" /t REG_DWORD /d 1 /f reg add "HKLM\System\CurrentControlSet\Services\LanmanServer\Parameters" /v "EnableSecuritySignature" /t REG_DWORD /d 1 /f :: 1- Negotiated; 2-Required reg add "HKLM\System\CurrentControlSet\Services\NTDS\Parameters" /v "LDAPServerIntegrity" /t REG_DWORD /d 2 /f reg add "HKLM\System\CurrentControlSet\Services\ldap" /v "LDAPClientIntegrity " /t REG_DWORD /d 1 /f :: :: Ensure 'Domain member: Digitally encrypt or sign secure channel data (always)' is set to 'Enabled' reg add "HKLM\System\CurrentControlSet\Services\Netlogon\Parameters" /v RequireSignOrSeal /t REG_DWORD /d 1 /f :: Ensure 'Domain member: Digitally encrypt secure channel data (when possible)' is set to 'Enabled' reg add "HKLM\System\CurrentControlSet\Services\Netlogon\Parameters" /v SealSecureChannel /t REG_DWORD /d 1 /f :: Ensure 'Domain member: Digitally sign secure channel data (when possible)' is set to 'Enabled' reg add "HKLM\System\CurrentControlSet\Services\Netlogon\Parameters" /v SignSecureChannel /t REG_DWORD /d 1 /f :: Enable SmartScreen reg add "HKLM\SOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\System" /v EnableSmartScreen /t REG_DWORD /d 1 /f reg add "HKLM\SOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\System" /v ShellSmartScreenLevel /t REG_SZ /d Block /f :: :: Enforce NTLMv2 and refuse NTLM and LM authentication :: Can impact access to consumer-grade file shares / NAS but it's a recommended setting :: http://systemmanager.ru/win2k_regestry.en/76052.htm reg add "HKLM\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Control\Lsa" /v LmCompatibilityLevel /t REG_DWORD /d 5 /f :: :: Prevent unencrypted passwords being sent to third-party SMB servers :: Can impact access to consumer-grade file shares / NAS but it's a recommended setting reg add "HKLM\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Services\LanmanWorkstation\Parameters" /v EnablePlainTextPassword /t REG_DWORD /d 0 /f :: :: Prevent guest logons to SMB servers :: Can impact access to consumer-grade file shares / NAS but it's a recommended setting reg add "HKLM\SOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\LanmanWorkstation" /v AllowInsecureGuestAuth /t REG_DWORD /d 0 /f :: :: Prevent (remote) DLL Hijacking :: Sources: :: https://www.greyhathacker.net/?p=235 :: https://www.verifyit.nl/wp/?p=175464 :: https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/help/2264107/a-new-cwdillegalindllsearch-registry-entry-is-available-to-control-the :: The value data can be 0x1, 0x2 or 0xFFFFFFFF. If the value name CWDIllegalInDllSearch does not exist or the value data is 0 then the machine will still be vulnerable to attack. :: Please be aware that the value 0xFFFFFFFF could break certain applications (also blocks dll loading from USB). :: Blocks a DLL Load from the current working directory if the current working directory is set to a WebDAV folder (set it to 0x1) :: Blocks a DLL Load from the current working directory if the current working directory is set to a remote folder (such as a WebDAV or UNC location) (set it to 0x2) :: --------------------- reg add "HKLM\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Control\Session Manager" /v CWDIllegalInDllSearch /t REG_DWORD /d 0x2 /f reg add "HKLM\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Control\Session Manager" /v SafeDLLSearchMode /t REG_DWORD /d 1 /f reg add "HKLM\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Control\Session Manager" /v ProtectionMode /t REG_DWORD /d 1 /f :: :: Disable (c|w)script.exe to prevent the system from running VBS scripts :: --------------------- reg add "HKCU\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows Script Host\Settings" /v Enabled /t REG_DWORD /d 0 /f reg add "HKCU\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows Script Host\Settings" /v ActiveDebugging /t REG_SZ /d 1 /f reg add "HKCU\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows Script Host\Settings" /v DisplayLogo /t REG_SZ /d 1 /f reg add "HKCU\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows Script Host\Settings" /v SilentTerminate /t REG_SZ /d 0 /f reg add "HKCU\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows Script Host\Settings" /v UseWINSAFER /t REG_SZ /d 1 /f :: :: Block ISO based malware downloads :: https://winaero.com/remove-mount-context-menu-windows-10/ reg add "HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\Windows.IsoFile\shell\mount" /v ProgrammaticAccessOnly /t REG_SZ /f reg add "HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\Windows.VhdFile\shell\mount" /v ProgrammaticAccessOnly /t REG_SZ /f :: :: Disable IPv6 :: https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/help/929852/guidance-for-configuring-ipv6-in-windows-for-advanced-users :: --------------------- reg add "HKLM\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\services\tcpip6\parameters" /v DisabledComponents /t REG_DWORD /d 0xFF /f :: Windows Update Settings :: Prevent Delivery Optimization from downloading Updates from other computers across the internet :: 1 will restrict to LAN only. 0 will disable the feature entirely reg add "HKLM\SOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\DeliveryOptimization" /v DODownloadMode /t REG_DWORD /d 0 /f reg add "HKLM\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\DeliveryOptimization\Config\" /v DODownloadMode /t REG_DWORD /d 0 /f :: Set screen saver inactivity timeout to 15 minutes ::reg add "HKLM\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Policies\System" /v InactivityTimeoutSecs /t REG_DWORD /d 900 /f :: Enable password prompt on sleep resume while plugged in and on battery ::reg add "HKLM\SOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\Power\PowerSettings\0e796bdb-100d-47d6-a2d5-f7d2daa51f51" /v ACSettingIndex /t REG_DWORD /d 1 /f ::reg add "HKLM\SOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\Power\PowerSettings\0e796bdb-100d-47d6-a2d5-f7d2daa51f51" /v DCSettingIndex /t REG_DWORD /d 1 /f :: :: Windows Remote Access Settings :: Disable solicited remote assistance reg add "HKLM\SOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\Windows NT\Terminal Services" /v fAllowToGetHelp /t REG_DWORD /d 0 /f :: Require encrypted RPC connections to Remote Desktop reg add "HKLM\SOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\Windows NT\Terminal Services" /v fEncryptRPCTraffic /t REG_DWORD /d 1 /f :: Prevent sharing of local drives via Remote Desktop Session Hosts ::reg add "HKLM\SOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\Windows NT\Terminal Services" /v fDisableCdm /t REG_DWORD /d 1 /f :: :: Removal Media Settings - Disable Autorun/Autoplay on all drives reg add "HKLM\SOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\Explorer" /v NoAutoplayfornonVolume /t REG_DWORD /d 1 /f reg add "HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Policies\Explorer" /v NoDriveTypeAutoRun /t REG_DWORD /d 0xff /f reg add "HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Policies\Explorer" /v NoDriveTypeAutoRun /t REG_DWORD /d 0xff /f reg add "HKLM\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Policies\Explorer" /v NoAutorun /t REG_DWORD /d 1 /f reg add "HKLM\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Policies\Explorer" /v NoRecentDocsHistory /t REG_DWORD /d 1 /f reg add "HKLM\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Policies\Explorer" /v NoRecentDocsMenu /t REG_DWORD /d 1 /f reg add "HKLM\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Policies\Explorer" /v ClearRecentDocsOnExit /t REG_DWORD /d 1 /f reg add "HKEY_CURRENT_USER\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\AutoplayHandlers" /v DisableAutoplay /t REG_DWORD /d 1 /f :: :: Blocking ISO mounting for non admin users :: REF: https://malicious.link/post/2022/blocking-iso-mounting/ reg add "HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\Windows.IsoFile\shell\mount" /v ProgrammaticAccessOnly /t REG_SZ /f reg add "HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\Windows.VhdFile\shell\mount" /v ProgrammaticAccessOnly /t REG_SZ /f :: :: Disable Sticky keys prompt reg add "HKCU\Control Panel\Accessibility\StickyKeys" /v "Flags" /t REG_SZ /d "506" /f :: reg add "HKLU\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer" /v ShowFrequent /t REG_DWORD /d 0 /f reg add "HKLU\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer" /v ShowRecent /t REG_DWORD /d 0 /f :: Changing default Explorer view to Computer reg add "HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\Advanced" /v "LaunchTo" /t REG_DWORD /d 1 /f :: reg add "HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\Advanced" /v "SeparateProcess" /t REG_DWORD /d 1 /f reg add "HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\Advanced" /v "NavPaneShowAllFolders" /t REG_DWORD /d 1 /f reg add "HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\Advanced" /v "DontPrettyPath" /t REG_DWORD /d 0 /f reg add "HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\Advanced" /v "ShowStatusBar" /t REG_DWORD /d 1 /f reg add "HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\Advanced" /v "HideIcons" /t REG_DWORD /d 0 /f reg add "HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\Advanced" /v "AutoCheckSelect" /t REG_DWORD /d 0 /f reg add "HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\Advanced" /v "NavPaneShowAllFolders" /t REG_DWORD /d 0 /f reg add "HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\Advanced" /v "AlwaysShowMenus" /t REG_DWORD /d 1 /f reg add "HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\Advanced" /v "Start_TrackDocs" /t REG_DWORD /d 0 /f reg add "HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\Advanced" /v "ShowRecent" /t REG_DWORD /d 0 /f :: :: https://www.techspot.com/guides/1703-remove-3d-objects-shortcut-windows-file-explorer/ :: Remove Explorer QuickAccess reg add "HKLM\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer" /v "HubMode" /t REG_DWORD /d 1 /f :: :: Stop WinRM Service net stop WinRM reg add "HKLM\SOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\WinRM\Service" /v AllowUnencryptedTraffic /t REG_DWORD /d 0 /f :: Disable WinRM Client Digiest authentication reg add "HKLM\SOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\WinRM\Client" /v AllowDigest /t REG_DWORD /d 0 /f :: Disabling RPC usage from a remote asset interacting with scheduled tasks reg add "HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Windows NT\CurrentVersion\Schedule" /v DisableRpcOverTcp /t REG_DWORD /d 1 /f :: Disabling RPC usage from a remote asset interacting with services reg add "HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Control" /v DisableRemoteScmEndpoints /t REG_DWORD /d 1 /f :: :: Stop NetBIOS over TCP/IP wmic /interactive:off nicconfig where TcpipNetbiosOptions=0 call SetTcpipNetbios 2 wmic /interactive:off nicconfig where TcpipNetbiosOptions=1 call SetTcpipNetbios 2 :: Disable NTLMv1 powershell.exe Disable-WindowsOptionalFeature -Online -FeatureName smb1protocol reg add "HKLM\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Services\mrxsmb10" /v Start /t REG_DWORD /d 4 /f :: Disable Powershellv2 powershell.exe Disable-WindowsOptionalFeature -Online -FeatureName MicrosoftWindowsPowerShellV2 powershell.exe Disable-WindowsOptionalFeature -Online -FeatureName MicrosoftWindowsPowerShellV2Root :: ::########################################################################################################################## :: Harden lsass to help protect against credential dumping (Mimikatz) :: Configures lsass.exe as a protected process and disables wdigest :: Enables delegation of non-exported credentials which enables support for Restricted Admin Mode or Remote Credential Guard :: https://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/dn408187(v=ws.11).aspx :: https://medium.com/blue-team/preventing-mimikatz-attacks-ed283e7ebdd5 :: --------------------- reg add "HKLM\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows NT\CurrentVersion\Image File Execution Options\LSASS.exe" /v AuditLevel /t REG_DWORD /d 00000008 /f reg add "HKLM\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Control\Lsa" /v RunAsPPL /t REG_DWORD /d 00000001 /f reg add "HKLM\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Control\Lsa" /v DisableRestrictedAdmin /t REG_DWORD /d 00000000 /f reg add "HKLM\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Control\Lsa" /v DisableRestrictedAdminOutboundCreds /t REG_DWORD /d 00000001 /f reg add "HKLM\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Control\SecurityProviders\WDigest" /v UseLogonCredential /t REG_DWORD /d 0 /f reg add "HKLM\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Control\SecurityProviders\WDigest" /v Negotiate /t REG_DWORD /d 0 /f reg add "HKLM\SOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\CredentialsDelegation" /v AllowProtectedCreds /t REG_DWORD /d 1 /f :: ::########################################################################################################################## :: Disable the ClickOnce trust prompt :: this only partially mitigates the risk of malicious ClickOnce Appps - the ability to run the manifest is disabled, but hash retrieval is still possible reg add "HKLM\SOFTWARE\MICROSOFT\.NETFramework\Security\TrustManager\PromptingLevel" /v MyComputer /t REG_SZ /d "Disabled" /f reg add "HKLM\SOFTWARE\MICROSOFT\.NETFramework\Security\TrustManager\PromptingLevel" /v LocalIntranet /t REG_SZ /d "Disabled" /f reg add "HKLM\SOFTWARE\MICROSOFT\.NETFramework\Security\TrustManager\PromptingLevel" /v Internet /t REG_SZ /d "Disabled" /f reg add "HKLM\SOFTWARE\MICROSOFT\.NETFramework\Security\TrustManager\PromptingLevel" /v TrustedSites /t REG_SZ /d "Disabled" /f reg add "HKLM\SOFTWARE\MICROSOFT\.NETFramework\Security\TrustManager\PromptingLevel" /v UntrustedSites /t REG_SZ /d "Disabled" /f :: ::########################################################################################################################## :: Enable Windows Firewall and configure some advanced options :: Block Win32/64 binaries (LOLBins) from making net connections when they shouldn't :: --------------------- netsh Advfirewall set allprofiles state on netsh advfirewall firewall add rule name="Block appvlp.exe netconns" program="C:\Program Files (x86)\Microsoft Office\root\client\AppVLP.exe" protocol=tcp dir=out enable=yes action=block profile=any netsh advfirewall firewall add rule name="Block calc.exe netconns" program="%systemroot%\system32\calc.exe" protocol=tcp dir=out enable=yes action=block profile=any netsh advfirewall firewall add rule name="Block certutil.exe netconns" program="%systemroot%\system32\certutil.exe" protocol=tcp dir=out enable=yes action=block profile=any netsh advfirewall firewall add rule name="Block cmstp.exe netconns" program="%systemroot%\system32\cmstp.exe" protocol=tcp dir=out enable=yes action=block profile=any netsh advfirewall firewall add rule name="Block cscript.exe netconns" program="%systemroot%\system32\cscript.exe" protocol=tcp dir=out enable=yes action=block profile=any netsh advfirewall firewall add rule name="Block esentutl.exe netconns" program="%systemroot%\system32\esentutl.exe" protocol=tcp dir=out enable=yes action=block profile=any netsh advfirewall firewall add rule name="Block expand.exe netconns" program="%systemroot%\system32\expand.exe" protocol=tcp dir=out enable=yes action=block profile=any netsh advfirewall firewall add rule name="Block extrac32.exe netconns" program="%systemroot%\system32\extrac32.exe" protocol=tcp dir=out enable=yes action=block profile=any netsh advfirewall firewall add rule name="Block findstr.exe netconns" program="%systemroot%\system32\findstr.exe" protocol=tcp dir=out enable=yes action=block profile=any netsh advfirewall firewall add rule name="Block hh.exe netconns" program="%systemroot%\system32\hh.exe" protocol=tcp dir=out enable=yes action=block profile=any netsh advfirewall firewall add rule name="Block makecab.exe netconns" program="%systemroot%\system32\makecab.exe" protocol=tcp dir=out enable=yes action=block profile=any netsh advfirewall firewall add rule name="Block mshta.exe netconns" program="%systemroot%\system32\mshta.exe" protocol=tcp dir=out enable=yes action=block profile=any netsh advfirewall firewall add rule name="Block msiexec.exe netconns" program="%systemroot%\system32\msiexec.exe" protocol=tcp dir=out enable=yes action=block profile=any netsh advfirewall firewall add rule name="Block nltest.exe netconns" program="%systemroot%\system32\nltest.exe" protocol=tcp dir=out enable=yes action=block profile=any netsh advfirewall firewall add rule name="Block notepad.exe netconns" program="%systemroot%\system32\notepad.exe" protocol=tcp dir=out enable=yes action=block profile=any netsh advfirewall firewall add rule name="Block pcalua.exe netconns" program="%systemroot%\system32\pcalua.exe" protocol=tcp dir=out enable=yes action=block profile=any netsh advfirewall firewall add rule name="Block print.exe netconns" program="%systemroot%\system32\print.exe" protocol=tcp dir=out enable=yes action=block profile=any netsh advfirewall firewall add rule name="Block regsvr32.exe netconns" program="%systemroot%\system32\regsvr32.exe" protocol=tcp dir=out enable=yes action=block profile=any netsh advfirewall firewall add rule name="Block replace.exe netconns" program="%systemroot%\system32\replace.exe" protocol=tcp dir=out enable=yes action=block profile=any netsh advfirewall firewall add rule name="Block rundll32.exe netconns" program="%systemroot%\system32\rundll32.exe" protocol=tcp dir=out enable=yes action=block profile=any netsh advfirewall firewall add rule name="Block runscripthelper.exe netconns" program="%systemroot%\system32\runscripthelper.exe" protocol=tcp dir=out enable=yes action=block profile=any netsh advfirewall firewall add rule name="Block scriptrunner.exe netconns" program="%systemroot%\system32\scriptrunner.exe" protocol=tcp dir=out enable=yes action=block profile=any netsh advfirewall firewall add rule name="Block SyncAppvPublishingServer.exe netconns" program="%systemroot%\system32\SyncAppvPublishingServer.exe" protocol=tcp dir=out enable=yes action=block profile=any netsh advfirewall firewall add rule name="Block wmic.exe netconns" program="%systemroot%\system32\wbem\wmic.exe" protocol=tcp dir=out enable=yes action=block profile=any netsh advfirewall firewall add rule name="Block wscript.exe netconns" program="%systemroot%\system32\wscript.exe" protocol=tcp dir=out enable=yes action=block profile=any netsh advfirewall firewall add rule name="Block regasm.exe netconns" program="%systemroot%\system32\regasm.exe" protocol=tcp dir=out enable=yes action=block profile=any netsh advfirewall firewall add rule name="Block odbcconf.exe netconns" program="%systemroot%\system32\odbcconf.exe" protocol=tcp dir=out enable=yes action=block profile=any netsh advfirewall firewall add rule name="Block regasm.exe netconns" program="%systemroot%\SysWOW64\regasm.exe" protocol=tcp dir=out enable=yes action=block profile=any netsh advfirewall firewall add rule name="Block odbcconf.exe netconns" program="%systemroot%\SysWOW64\odbcconf.exe" protocol=tcp dir=out enable=yes action=block profile=any netsh advfirewall firewall add rule name="Block appvlp.exe netconns" program="C:\Program Files\Microsoft Office\root\client\AppVLP.exe" protocol=tcp dir=out enable=yes action=block profile=any netsh advfirewall firewall add rule name="Block calc.exe netconns" program="%systemroot%\SysWOW64\calc.exe" protocol=tcp dir=out enable=yes action=block profile=any netsh advfirewall firewall add rule name="Block certutil.exe netconns" program="%systemroot%\SysWOW64\certutil.exe" protocol=tcp dir=out enable=yes action=block profile=any netsh advfirewall firewall add rule name="Block cmstp.exe netconns" program="%systemroot%\SysWOW64\cmstp.exe" protocol=tcp dir=out enable=yes action=block profile=any netsh advfirewall firewall add rule name="Block cscript.exe netconns" program="%systemroot%\SysWOW64\cscript.exe" protocol=tcp dir=out enable=yes action=block profile=any netsh advfirewall firewall add rule name="Block esentutl.exe netconns" program="%systemroot%\SysWOW64\esentutl.exe" protocol=tcp dir=out enable=yes action=block profile=any netsh advfirewall firewall add rule name="Block expand.exe netconns" program="%systemroot%\SysWOW64\expand.exe" protocol=tcp dir=out enable=yes action=block profile=any netsh advfirewall firewall add rule name="Block extrac32.exe netconns" program="%systemroot%\SysWOW64\extrac32.exe" protocol=tcp dir=out enable=yes action=block profile=any netsh advfirewall firewall add rule name="Block findstr.exe netconns" program="%systemroot%\SysWOW64\findstr.exe" protocol=tcp dir=out enable=yes action=block profile=any netsh advfirewall firewall add rule name="Block hh.exe netconns" program="%systemroot%\SysWOW64\hh.exe" protocol=tcp dir=out enable=yes action=block profile=any netsh advfirewall firewall add rule name="Block makecab.exe netconns" program="%systemroot%\SysWOW64\makecab.exe" protocol=tcp dir=out enable=yes action=block profile=any netsh advfirewall firewall add rule name="Block mshta.exe netconns" program="%systemroot%\SysWOW64\mshta.exe" protocol=tcp dir=out enable=yes action=block profile=any netsh advfirewall firewall add rule name="Block msiexec.exe netconns" program="%systemroot%\SysWOW64\msiexec.exe" protocol=tcp dir=out enable=yes action=block profile=any netsh advfirewall firewall add rule name="Block nltest.exe netconns" program="%systemroot%\SysWOW64\nltest.exe" protocol=tcp dir=out enable=yes action=block profile=any netsh advfirewall firewall add rule name="Block notepad.exe netconns" program="%systemroot%\SysWOW64\notepad.exe" protocol=tcp dir=out enable=yes action=block profile=any netsh advfirewall firewall add rule name="Block pcalua.exe netconns" program="%systemroot%\SysWOW64\pcalua.exe" protocol=tcp dir=out enable=yes action=block profile=any netsh advfirewall firewall add rule name="Block print.exe netconns" program="%systemroot%\SysWOW64\print.exe" protocol=tcp dir=out enable=yes action=block profile=any netsh advfirewall firewall add rule name="Block regsvr32.exe netconns" program="%systemroot%\SysWOW64\regsvr32.exe" protocol=tcp dir=out enable=yes action=block profile=any netsh advfirewall firewall add rule name="Block replace.exe netconns" program="%systemroot%\SysWOW64\replace.exe" protocol=tcp dir=out enable=yes action=block profile=any netsh advfirewall firewall add rule name="Block rpcping.exe netconns" program="%systemroot%\SysWOW64\rpcping.exe" protocol=tcp dir=out enable=yes action=block profile=any netsh advfirewall firewall add rule name="Block rundll32.exe netconns" program="%systemroot%\SysWOW64\rundll32.exe" protocol=tcp dir=out enable=yes action=block profile=any netsh advfirewall firewall add rule name="Block runscripthelper.exe netconns" program="%systemroot%\SysWOW64\runscripthelper.exe" protocol=tcp dir=out enable=yes action=block profile=any netsh advfirewall firewall add rule name="Block scriptrunner.exe netconns" program="%systemroot%\SysWOW64\scriptrunner.exe" protocol=tcp dir=out enable=yes action=block profile=any netsh advfirewall firewall add rule name="Block SyncAppvPublishingServer.exe netconns" program="%systemroot%\SysWOW64\SyncAppvPublishingServer.exe" protocol=tcp dir=out enable=yes action=block profile=any netsh advfirewall firewall add rule name="Block wmic.exe netconns" program="%systemroot%\SysWOW64\wbem\wmic.exe" protocol=tcp dir=out enable=yes action=block profile=any netsh advfirewall firewall add rule name="Block wscript.exe netconns" program="%systemroot%\SysWOW64\wscript.exe" protocol=tcp dir=out enable=yes action=block profile=any :: :: Enable Firewall Logging :: --------------------- netsh advfirewall set currentprofile logging filename %systemroot%\system32\LogFiles\Firewall\pfirewall.log netsh advfirewall set currentprofile logging maxfilesize 4096 netsh advfirewall set currentprofile logging droppedconnections enable :: :: Block all inbound connections on Public profile :: --------------------- netsh advfirewall set publicprofile firewallpolicy blockinboundalways,allowoutbound :: ::Show known file extensions and hidden files :: --------------------- reg add "HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\Advanced" /v "HideFileExt" /t REG_DWORD /d 0 /f reg add "HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\Advanced" /v "HideFileExt" /t REG_DWORD /d 0 /f reg add "HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\Advanced" /v "Hidden" /t REG_DWORD /d 1 /f reg add "HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\Advanced" /v "Hidden" /t REG_DWORD /d 1 /f reg add "HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\Advanced" /v "ShowSuperHidden" /t REG_DWORD /d 1 /f reg add "HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\Advanced" /v "ShowSuperHidden" /t REG_DWORD /d 1 /f :: ::Disable 8.3 names (Mitigate Microsoft IIS tilde directory enumeration) and Last Access timestamp for files and folder (Performance) :: --------------------- fsutil behavior set disable8dot3 1 fsutil behavior set disablelastaccess 0 :: :: Disable Windows FastBoot (Improve SSD Health) :: --------------------- reg add "HKLM\SOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\System" /v "HiberbootEnabled" /t REG_DWORD /d 0 /f :: :: Disable Windows Hibernate and delete c:\hiberfil.sys powercfg -h off :: :: Biometrics :: Enable anti-spoofing for facial recognition reg add "HKLM\SOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\Biometrics\FacialFeatures" /v EnhancedAntiSpoofing /t REG_DWORD /d 1 /f :: Disable other camera use while screen is locked reg add "HKLM\SOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\Personalization" /v NoLockScreenCamera /t REG_DWORD /d 1 /f :: Prevent Windows app voice activation while locked reg add "HKLM\SOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\AppPrivacy" /v LetAppsActivateWithVoiceAboveLock /t REG_DWORD /d 2 /f :: Prevent Windows app voice activation entirely (be mindful of those with accesibility needs) reg add "HKLM\SOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\AppPrivacy" /v LetAppsActivateWithVoice /t REG_DWORD /d 2 /f :: :: Disable weak TLS/SSL ciphers and protocols :: --------------------- :: https://www.nartac.com/Products/IISCrypto :: https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/windows-server/identity/ad-fs/operations/manage-ssl-protocols-in-ad-fs :: https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/previous-versions/windows/it-pro/windows-server-2012-r2-and-2012/dn786418(v=ws.11) :: https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/windows-server/security/tls/tls-registry-settings :: Encryption - Ciphers: AES only - IISCrypto (recommended options) reg add "HKLM\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Control\SecurityProviders\SCHANNEL\Ciphers\AES 128/128" /v Enabled /t REG_DWORD /d 0xffffffff /f reg add "HKLM\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Control\SecurityProviders\SCHANNEL\Ciphers\AES 256/256" /v Enabled /t REG_DWORD /d 0xffffffff /f reg add "HKLM\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Control\SecurityProviders\SCHANNEL\Ciphers\DES 56/56" /v Enabled /t REG_DWORD /d 0 /f reg add "HKLM\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Control\SecurityProviders\SCHANNEL\Ciphers\NULL" /v Enabled /t REG_DWORD /d 0 /f reg add "HKLM\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Control\SecurityProviders\SCHANNEL\Ciphers\RC2 128/128" /v Enabled /t REG_DWORD /d 0 /f reg add "HKLM\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Control\SecurityProviders\SCHANNEL\Ciphers\RC2 40/128" /v Enabled /t REG_DWORD /d 0 /f reg add "HKLM\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Control\SecurityProviders\SCHANNEL\Ciphers\RC2 56/128" /v Enabled /t REG_DWORD /d 0 /f reg add "HKLM\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Control\SecurityProviders\SCHANNEL\Ciphers\RC4 128/128" /v Enabled /t REG_DWORD /d 0 /f reg add "HKLM\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Control\SecurityProviders\SCHANNEL\Ciphers\RC4 40/128" /v Enabled /t REG_DWORD /d 0 /f reg add "HKLM\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Control\SecurityProviders\SCHANNEL\Ciphers\RC4 56/128" /v Enabled /t REG_DWORD /d 0 /f reg add "HKLM\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Control\SecurityProviders\SCHANNEL\Ciphers\RC4 64/128" /v Enabled /t REG_DWORD /d 0 /f reg add "HKLM\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Control\SecurityProviders\SCHANNEL\Ciphers\Triple DES 168" /v Enabled /t REG_DWORD /d 0 /f :: Encryption - Hashes: All allowed - IISCrypto (recommended options) reg add "HKLM\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Control\SecurityProviders\SCHANNEL\Hashes\MD5" /v Enabled /t REG_DWORD /d 0xffffffff /f reg add "HKLM\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Control\SecurityProviders\SCHANNEL\Hashes\SHA" /v Enabled /t REG_DWORD /d 0xffffffff /f reg add "HKLM\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Control\SecurityProviders\SCHANNEL\Hashes\SHA256" /v Enabled /t REG_DWORD /d 0xffffffff /f reg add "HKLM\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Control\SecurityProviders\SCHANNEL\Hashes\SHA384" /v Enabled /t REG_DWORD /d 0xffffffff /f reg add "HKLM\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Control\SecurityProviders\SCHANNEL\Hashes\SHA512" /v Enabled /t REG_DWORD /d 0xffffffff /f :: Encryption - Key Exchanges: All allowed reg add "HKLM\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Control\SecurityProviders\SCHANNEL\KeyExchangeAlgorithms\Diffie-Hellman" /v Enabled /t REG_DWORD /d 0xffffffff /f reg add "HKLM\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Control\SecurityProviders\SCHANNEL\KeyExchangeAlgorithms\Diffie-Hellman" /v ServerMinKeyBitLength /t REG_DWORD /d 0x00001000 /f reg add "HKLM\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Control\SecurityProviders\SCHANNEL\KeyExchangeAlgorithms\ECDH" /v Enabled /t REG_DWORD /d 0xffffffff /f reg add "HKLM\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Control\SecurityProviders\SCHANNEL\KeyExchangeAlgorithms\PKCS" /v Enabled /t REG_DWORD /d 0xffffffff /f :: Encryption - Protocols: TLS 1.0 and higher - IISCrypto (recommended options) reg add "HKLM\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Control\SecurityProviders\SCHANNEL\Protocols\Multi-Protocol Unified Hello\Client" /v Enabled /t REG_DWORD /d 0 /f reg add "HKLM\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Control\SecurityProviders\SCHANNEL\Protocols\Multi-Protocol Unified Hello\Client" /v DisabledByDefault /t REG_DWORD /d 1 /f reg add "HKLM\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Control\SecurityProviders\SCHANNEL\Protocols\Multi-Protocol Unified Hello\Server" /v Enabled /t REG_DWORD /d 0 /f reg add "HKLM\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Control\SecurityProviders\SCHANNEL\Protocols\Multi-Protocol Unified Hello\Server" /v DisabledByDefault /t REG_DWORD /d 1 /f reg add "HKLM\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Control\SecurityProviders\SCHANNEL\Protocols\PCT 1.0\Client" /v Enabled /t REG_DWORD /d 0 /f reg add "HKLM\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Control\SecurityProviders\SCHANNEL\Protocols\PCT 1.0\Client" /v DisabledByDefault /t REG_DWORD /d 1 /f reg add "HKLM\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Control\SecurityProviders\SCHANNEL\Protocols\PCT 1.0\Server" /v Enabled /t REG_DWORD /d 0 /f reg add "HKLM\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Control\SecurityProviders\SCHANNEL\Protocols\PCT 1.0\Server" /v DisabledByDefault /t REG_DWORD /d 1 /f reg add "HKLM\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Control\SecurityProviders\SCHANNEL\Protocols\SSL 2.0\Client" /v Enabled /t REG_DWORD /d 0 /f reg add "HKLM\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Control\SecurityProviders\SCHANNEL\Protocols\SSL 2.0\Client" /v DisabledByDefault /t REG_DWORD /d 1 /f reg add "HKLM\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Control\SecurityProviders\SCHANNEL\Protocols\SSL 2.0\Server" /v Enabled /t REG_DWORD /d 0 /f reg add "HKLM\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Control\SecurityProviders\SCHANNEL\Protocols\SSL 2.0\Server" /v DisabledByDefault /t REG_DWORD /d 1 /f reg add "HKLM\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Control\SecurityProviders\SCHANNEL\Protocols\SSL 3.0\Client" /v Enabled /t REG_DWORD /d 0 /f reg add "HKLM\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Control\SecurityProviders\SCHANNEL\Protocols\SSL 3.0\Client" /v DisabledByDefault /t REG_DWORD /d 1 /f reg add "HKLM\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Control\SecurityProviders\SCHANNEL\Protocols\SSL 3.0\Server" /v Enabled /t REG_DWORD /d 0 /f reg add "HKLM\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Control\SecurityProviders\SCHANNEL\Protocols\SSL 3.0\Server" /v DisabledByDefault /t REG_DWORD /d 1 /f reg add "HKLM\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Control\SecurityProviders\SCHANNEL\Protocols\TLS 1.0\Client" /v Enabled /t REG_DWORD /d 0xffffffff /f reg add "HKLM\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Control\SecurityProviders\SCHANNEL\Protocols\TLS 1.0\Client" /v DisabledByDefault /t REG_DWORD /d 0 /f reg add "HKLM\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Control\SecurityProviders\SCHANNEL\Protocols\TLS 1.0\Server" /v Enabled /t REG_DWORD /d 0xffffffff /f reg add "HKLM\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Control\SecurityProviders\SCHANNEL\Protocols\TLS 1.0\Server" /v DisabledByDefault /t REG_DWORD /d 0 /f reg add "HKLM\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Control\SecurityProviders\SCHANNEL\Protocols\TLS 1.1\Client" /v Enabled /t REG_DWORD /d 0xffffffff /f reg add "HKLM\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Control\SecurityProviders\SCHANNEL\Protocols\TLS 1.1\Client" /v DisabledByDefault /t REG_DWORD /d 0 /f reg add "HKLM\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Control\SecurityProviders\SCHANNEL\Protocols\TLS 1.1\Server" /v Enabled /t REG_DWORD /d 0xffffffff /f reg add "HKLM\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Control\SecurityProviders\SCHANNEL\Protocols\TLS 1.1\Server" /v DisabledByDefault /t REG_DWORD /d 0 /f reg add "HKLM\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Control\SecurityProviders\SCHANNEL\Protocols\TLS 1.2\Client" /v Enabled /t REG_DWORD /d 0xffffffff /f reg add "HKLM\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Control\SecurityProviders\SCHANNEL\Protocols\TLS 1.2\Client" /v DisabledByDefault /t REG_DWORD /d 0 /f reg add "HKLM\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Control\SecurityProviders\SCHANNEL\Protocols\TLS 1.2\Server" /v Enabled /t REG_DWORD /d 0xffffffff /f reg add "HKLM\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Control\SecurityProviders\SCHANNEL\Protocols\TLS 1.2\Server" /v DisabledByDefault /t REG_DWORD /d 0 /f :: Encryption - Cipher Suites (order) - All cipher included to avoid application problems reg add "HKLM\SOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\Cryptography\Configuration\SSL\00010002" /v Functions /t REG_SZ /d "TLS_ECDHE_RSA_WITH_AES_256_GCM_SHA384,TLS_ECDHE_RSA_WITH_AES_128_GCM_SHA256,TLS_ECDHE_RSA_WITH_AES_256_CBC_SHA384,TLS_ECDHE_RSA_WITH_AES_128_CBC_SHA256,TLS_ECDHE_RSA_WITH_AES_256_CBC_SHA,TLS_ECDHE_RSA_WITH_AES_128_CBC_SHA,TLS_ECDHE_ECDSA_WITH_AES_256_GCM_SHA384,TLS_ECDHE_ECDSA_WITH_AES_128_GCM_SHA256,TLS_ECDHE_ECDSA_WITH_AES_256_CBC_SHA384,TLS_ECDHE_ECDSA_WITH_AES_128_CBC_SHA256,TLS_ECDHE_ECDSA_WITH_AES_256_CBC_SHA,TLS_ECDHE_ECDSA_WITH_AES_128_CBC_SHA,TLS_RSA_WITH_AES_256_GCM_SHA384,TLS_RSA_WITH_AES_128_GCM_SHA256,TLS_RSA_WITH_AES_256_CBC_SHA256,TLS_RSA_WITH_AES_128_CBC_SHA256,TLS_RSA_WITH_AES_256_CBC_SHA,TLS_RSA_WITH_AES_128_CBC_SHA,TLS_AES_256_GCM_SHA384,TLS_AES_128_GCM_SHA256,TLS_DHE_RSA_WITH_AES_256_GCM_SHA384,TLS_DHE_RSA_WITH_AES_128_GCM_SHA256,TLS_RSA_WITH_3DES_EDE_CBC_SHA,TLS_RSA_WITH_NULL_SHA256,TLS_RSA_WITH_NULL_SHA,TLS_PSK_WITH_AES_256_GCM_SHA384,TLS_PSK_WITH_AES_128_GCM_SHA256,TLS_PSK_WITH_AES_256_CBC_SHA384,TLS_PSK_WITH_AES_128_CBC_SHA256,TLS_PSK_WITH_NULL_SHA384,TLS_PSK_WITH_NULL_SHA256" /f :: Prioritize ECC Curves with longer keys - IISCrypto (recommended options) reg add "HKLM\SOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\Cryptography\Configuration\SSL\00010002" /v EccCurves /t REG_MULTI_SZ /d NistP384,NistP256 /f :: :: OCSP stapling - Enabling this registry key has a potential performance impact :: reg add "HKLM\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Control\SecurityProviders\SCHANNEL" /v EnableOcspStaplingForSni /t REG_DWORD /d 1 /f :: :: Enabling Strong Authentication for .NET Framework reg add "HKLM\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\.NETFramework\v2.0.50727" /v SchUseStrongCrypto /t REG_DWORD /d 1 /f reg add "HKLM\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\.NETFramework\v2.0.50727" /v SystemDefaultTlsVersions /t REG_DWORD /d 1 /f reg add "HKLM\SOFTWARE\Wow6432Node\Microsoft\.NETFramework\v2.0.50727" /v SchUseStrongCrypto /t REG_DWORD /d 1 /f reg add "HKLM\SOFTWARE\Wow6432Node\Microsoft\.NETFramework\v2.0.50727" /v SystemDefaultTlsVersions /t REG_DWORD /d 1 /f reg add "HKLM\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\.NETFramework\v4.0.30319" /v SchUseStrongCrypto /t REG_DWORD /d 1 /f reg add "HKLM\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\.NETFramework\v4.0.30319" /v SystemDefaultTlsVersions /t REG_DWORD /d 1 /f reg add "HKLM\SOFTWARE\WOW6432Node\Microsoft\.NETFramework\v4.0.30319" /v SchUseStrongCrypto /t REG_DWORD /d 1 /f reg add "HKLM\SOFTWARE\WOW6432Node\Microsoft\.NETFramework\v4.0.30319" /v SystemDefaultTlsVersions /t REG_DWORD /d 1 /f :: :: Mitigation for CVE-2013-3900 - WinVerifyTrust Signature Validation Vulnerability reg add "HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Cryptography\Wintrust\Config" /v EnableCertPaddingCheck /t REG_SZ /d 1 /f reg add "HKLM\Software\Wow6432Node\Microsoft\Cryptography\Wintrust\Config" /v EnableCertPaddingCheck /t REG_SZ /d 1 /f :: :: Mitigation for CVE-2021-40444 and other future ActiveX related attacks :: https://msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/vulnerability/CVE-2021-40444 :: https://www.huntress.com/blog/cybersecurity-advisory-hackers-are-exploiting-cve-2021-40444 :: https://nitter.unixfox.eu/wdormann/status/1437530613536501765 reg add "HKLM\SOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Internet Settings\Zones\0" /v "1001" /t REG_DWORD /d 00000003 /f reg add "HKLM\SOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Internet Settings\Zones\1" /v "1001" /t REG_DWORD /d 00000003 /f reg add "HKLM\SOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Internet Settings\Zones\2" /v "1001" /t REG_DWORD /d 00000003 /f reg add "HKLM\SOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Internet Settings\Zones\3" /v "1001" /t REG_DWORD /d 00000003 /f reg add "HKLM\SOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Internet Settings\Zones\0" /v "1004" /t REG_DWORD /d 00000003 /f reg add "HKLM\SOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Internet Settings\Zones\1" /v "1004" /t REG_DWORD /d 00000003 /f reg add "HKLM\SOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Internet Settings\Zones\2" /v "1004" /t REG_DWORD /d 00000003 /f reg add "HKLM\SOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Internet Settings\Zones\3" /v "1004" /t REG_DWORD /d 00000003 /f :: Mitigation for CVE-2022-30190 MS Office Follina vulnerability reg delete HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\ms-msdt /f ::########################################################################################################################## :: Enable and Configure Edge Internet Browser Settings ::########################################################################################################################## :: :: Prevent Edge from running in background reg add "HKLM\Software\Policies\Microsoft\Edge" /f reg add "HKLM\Software\Policies\Microsoft\Edge" /v "BackgroundModeEnabled" /t REG_DWORD /d 0 /f :: Enable SmartScreen for Edge reg add "HKCU\SOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\MicrosoftEdge\PhishingFilter" /v EnabledV9 /t REG_DWORD /d 1 /f :: Enable Notifications in IE when a site attempts to install software reg add "HKCU\SOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\Installer" /v SafeForScripting /t REG_DWORD /d 0 /f :: Disable Edge password manager to encourage use of proper password manager reg add "HKCU\SOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\MicrosoftEdge\Main" /v "FormSuggest Passwords" /t REG_SZ /d no /f :: More hardening reg add "HKLM\Software\Policies\Microsoft\Edge" /v "SitePerProcess" /t REG_DWORD /d "0x00000001" /f reg add "HKLM\Software\Policies\Microsoft\Edge" /v "SSLVersionMin" /t REG_SZ /d "tls1.2^@" /f reg add "HKLM\Software\Policies\Microsoft\Edge" /v "NativeMessagingUserLevelHosts" /t REG_DWORD /d "0" /f reg add "HKLM\Software\Policies\Microsoft\Edge" /v "SmartScreenEnabled" /t REG_DWORD /d "0x00000001" /f reg add "HKLM\Software\Policies\Microsoft\Edge" /v "PreventSmartScreenPromptOverride" /t REG_DWORD /d "0x00000001" /f reg add "HKLM\Software\Policies\Microsoft\Edge" /v "PreventSmartScreenPromptOverrideForFiles" /t REG_DWORD /d "0x00000001" /f reg add "HKLM\Software\Policies\Microsoft\Edge" /v "SSLErrorOverrideAllowed" /t REG_DWORD /d "0" /f reg add "HKLM\Software\Policies\Microsoft\Edge" /v "SmartScreenPuaEnabled" /t REG_DWORD /d "0x00000001" /f reg add "HKLM\Software\Policies\Microsoft\Edge" /v "AllowDeletingBrowserHistory" /t REG_DWORD /d "0x00000000" /f :: ::########################################################################################################################## :: Enable and Configure Google Chrome Internet Browser Settings ::########################################################################################################################## :: :: https://admx.help/?Category=Chrome&Policy=Google.Policies.Chrome :: reg add "HKLM\SOFTWARE\Policies\Google\Chrome" /v "AdvancedProtectionAllowed" /t REG_DWORD /d 1 /f reg add "HKLM\SOFTWARE\Policies\Google\Chrome" /v "AllowCrossOriginAuthPrompt" /t REG_DWORD /d 0 /f reg add "HKLM\SOFTWARE\Policies\Google\Chrome" /v "AlwaysOpenPdfExternally" /t REG_DWORD /d 0 /f reg add "HKLM\SOFTWARE\Policies\Google\Chrome" /v "AmbientAuthenticationInPrivateModesEnabled" /t REG_DWORD /d 0 /f reg add "HKLM\SOFTWARE\Policies\Google\Chrome" /v "AudioCaptureAllowed" /t REG_DWORD /d 1 /f reg add "HKLM\SOFTWARE\Policies\Google\Chrome" /v "AudioSandboxEnabled" /t REG_DWORD /d 1 /f reg add "HKLM\SOFTWARE\Policies\Google\Chrome" /v "BlockExternalExtensions" /t REG_DWORD /d 1 /f reg add "HKLM\Software\Policies\Google\Chrome" /v "SSLVersionMin" /t REG_SZ /d tls1.1 /f reg add "HKLM\SOFTWARE\Policies\Google\Chrome" /v "ScreenCaptureAllowed" /t REG_DWORD /d 1 /f reg add "HKLM\SOFTWARE\Policies\Google\Chrome" /v "SitePerProcess" /t REG_DWORD /d 1 /f reg add "HKLM\SOFTWARE\Policies\Google\Chrome" /v "TLS13HardeningForLocalAnchorsEnabled" /t REG_DWORD /d 1 /f reg add "HKLM\SOFTWARE\Policies\Google\Chrome" /v "VideoCaptureAllowed" /t REG_DWORD /d 1 /f reg add "HKLM\SOFTWARE\Policies\Google\Chrome" /v "AllowFileSelectionDialogs" /t REG_DWORD /d 1 /f reg add "HKLM\SOFTWARE\Policies\Google\Chrome" /v "AlwaysOpenPdfExternally" /t REG_DWORD /d 0 /f reg add "HKLM\SOFTWARE\Policies\Google\Chrome" /v "AutoFillEnabled" /t REG_DWORD /d 0 /f reg add "HKLM\SOFTWARE\Policies\Google\Chrome" /v "AutofillAddressEnabled" /t REG_DWORD /d 0 /f reg add "HKLM\SOFTWARE\Policies\Google\Chrome" /v "AutofillCreditCardEnabled" /t REG_DWORD /d 0 /f reg add "HKLM\SOFTWARE\Policies\Google\Chrome" /v "PasswordManagerEnabled" /t REG_DWORD /d 0 /f reg add "HKLM\SOFTWARE\Policies\Google\Chrome" /v "MetricsReportingEnabled" /t REG_DWORD /d 0 /f reg add "HKLM\SOFTWARE\Policies\Google\Chrome" /v "ImportSavedPasswords" /t REG_DWORD /d 0 /f reg add "HKLM\SOFTWARE\Policies\Google\Chrome" /v "CloudPrintSubmitEnabled" /t REG_DWORD /d 0 /f reg add "HKLM\SOFTWARE\Policies\Google\Chrome" /v "CloudPrintProxyEnabled" /t REG_DWORD /d 0 /f reg add "HKLM\SOFTWARE\Policies\Google\Chrome" /v "AllowOutdatedPlugins" /t REG_DWORD /d 0 /f reg add "HKLM\SOFTWARE\Policies\Google\Chrome" /v "AlternateErrorPagesEnabled" /t REG_DWORD /d 0 /f :: This overrides normal DNS and DoH of Windows :: https://www.ghacks.net/2020/05/20/chrome-83-rollout-of-dns-over-https-secure-dns-begins/ :: reg add "HKLM\SOFTWARE\Policies\Google\Chrome" /v "DnsOverHttpsMode" /t REG_SZ /d "automatic" /f reg add "HKLM\SOFTWARE\Policies\Google\Chrome" /v "DnsOverHttpsMode" /t REG_SZ /d "secure" /f reg add "HKLM\SOFTWARE\Policies\Google\Chrome" /v "DnsOverHttpsTemplates" /t REG_SZ /d "https://1.1.1.2/dns-query" /f :: reg add "HKLM\SOFTWARE\Policies\Google\Chrome" /v "DnsOverHttpsTemplates" /t REG_SZ /d "https://cloudflare-dns.com/dns-query" /f :: reg add "HKLM\SOFTWARE\Policies\Google\Chrome" /v "DnsOverHttpsTemplates" /t REG_SZ /d "https://dns.google/dns-query" /f :: reg add "HKLM\Software\Policies\Google\Chrome" /v "AllowOutdatedPlugins" /t REG_DWORD /d 0 /f reg add "HKLM\Software\Policies\Google\Chrome" /v "AlternateErrorPagesEnabled" /t REG_DWORD /d 0 /f reg add "HKLM\Software\Policies\Google\Chrome" /v "BlockThirdPartyCookies" /t REG_DWORD /d 1 /f reg add "HKLM\Software\Policies\Google\Chrome" /v "ImportAutofillFormData" /t REG_DWORD /d 0 /f reg add "HKLM\Software\Policies\Google\Chrome" /v "UrlKeyedAnonymizedDataCollectionEnabled" /t REG_DWORD /d 0 /f reg add "HKLM\Software\Policies\Google\Chrome" /v "WebRtcEventLogCollectionAllowed" /t REG_DWORD /d 0 /f reg add "HKLM\Software\Policies\Google\Chrome" /v "SafeBrowsingProtectionLevel" /t REG_DWORD /d "2" /f reg add "HKLM\Software\Policies\Google\Chrome" /v "BackgroundModeEnabled" /t REG_DWORD /d 0 /f reg add "HKLM\Software\Policies\Google\Chrome" /v "PasswordLeakDetectionEnabled" /t REG_DWORD /d 1 /f reg add "HKLM\Software\Policies\Google\Chrome" /v "RemoteDebuggingAllowed" /t REG_DWORD /d 0 /f reg add "HKLM\Software\Policies\Google\Chrome" /v "UserFeedbackAllowed" /t REG_DWORD /d 0 /f reg add "HKLM\Software\Policies\Google\Chrome" /v "DNSInterceptionChecksEnabled" /t REG_DWORD /d 1 /f reg add "HKLM\Software\Policies\Google\Chrome" /v "AlternateErrorPagesEnabled" /t REG_DWORD /d 0 /f reg add "HKLM\Software\Policies\Google\Chrome\Recommended" /v "RestoreOnStartup" /t REG_DWORD /d 1 /f reg add "HKLM\Software\Policies\Google\Chrome\Recommended" /v "TranslateEnabled" /t REG_DWORD /d 0 /f reg add "HKLM\Software\Policies\Google\Chrome\Recommended" /v "DefaultDownloadDirectory" /t REG_SZ /d "C:\Users\vibrio\Desktop" /f reg add "HKLM\Software\Policies\Google\Chrome\Recommended" /v "DownloadDirectory" /t REG_SZ /d "C:\Users\vibrio\Desktop" /f ::########################################################################################################################## :: Windows 10 Privacy Settings ::########################################################################################################################## :: :: Not working on Windows 10 21H1? :: Enable DoH (support appeared on Windows 10 2004 build (May 2020 Update) :: http://woshub.com/enable-dns-over-https-windows/ powershell.exe -Command "$PhysAdapter = Get-NetAdapter -Physical;$PhysAdapter | Get-DnsClientServerAddress -AddressFamily IPv4 | Set-DnsClientServerAddress -ServerAddresses '1.1.1.1','8.8.8.8'" :: reg add "HKLM\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Services\Dnscache\Parameters" /v EnableAutoDoh /t REG_DWORD /d 2 /f :: :: Set Windows Analytics to limited enhanced if enhanced is enabled reg add "HKLM\SOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\DataCollection" /v LimitEnhancedDiagnosticDataWindowsAnalytics /t REG_DWORD /d 1 /f :: Set Windows Telemetry to security only :: If you intend to use Enhanced for Windows Analytics then set this to "2" instead :: Note my understanding is W10 Home edition will do a minimum of "Basic" reg add "HKLM\SOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\DataCollection" /v AllowTelemetry /t REG_DWORD /d 0 /f reg add "HKLM\SOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\DataCollection" /v MaxTelemetryAllowed /t REG_DWORD /d 1 /f reg add "HKLM\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Diagnostics\DiagTrack" /v ShowedToastAtLevel /t REG_DWORD /d 1 /f :: Disable location data reg add "HKCU\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\CapabilityAccessManager\ConsentStore" /v Location /t REG_SZ /d Deny /f :: Prevent the Start Menu Search from providing internet results and using your location reg add "HKCU\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Search" /v BingSearchEnabled /t REG_DWORD /d 0 /f reg add "HKCU\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Search" /v AllowSearchToUseLocation /t REG_DWORD /d 0 /f reg add "HKCU\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Search" /v CortanaConsent /t REG_DWORD /d 0 /f :: Disable publishing of Win10 user activity reg add "HKLM\SOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\System" /v PublishUserActivities /t REG_DWORD /d 1 /f :: Disable Win10 settings sync to cloud reg add "HKLM\SOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\SettingSync" /v DisableSettingSync /t REG_DWORD /d 2 /f :: Disable the advertising ID reg add "HKLM\SOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\AdvertisingInfo" /v DisabledByGroupPolicy /t REG_DWORD /d 1 /f :: :: Disable Windows GameDVR (Broadcasting and Recording) reg add "HKLM\SOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\GameDVR" /v AllowGameDVR /t REG_DWORD /d 0 /f :: Disable Microsoft consumer experience which prevent notifications of suggested applications to install reg add "HKLM\SOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\CloudContent" /v DisableWindowsConsumerFeatures /t REG_DWORD /d 1 /f reg add "HKCU\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\ContentDeliveryManager" /v SystemPaneSuggestionsEnabled /t REG_DWORD /d 0 /f reg add "HKCU\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\ContentDeliveryManager" /v SilentInstalledAppsEnabled /t REG_DWORD /d 0 /f reg add "HKCU\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\ContentDeliveryManager" /v PreInstalledAppsEnabled /t REG_DWORD /d 0 /f reg add "HKCU\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\ContentDeliveryManager" /v OemPreInstalledAppsEnabled /t REG_DWORD /d 0 /f :: Disable websites accessing local language list reg add "HKCU\Control Panel\International\User Profile" /v HttpAcceptLanguageOptOut /t REG_DWORD /d 1 /f :: Prevent toast notifications from appearing on lock screen reg add "HKLM\SOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\PushNotifications" /v NoToastApplicationNotificationOnLockScreen /t REG_DWORD /d 1 /f :: ::########################################################################################################################## :: Enable Advanced Windows Logging ::########################################################################################################################## :: :: Enlarge Windows Event Security Log Size wevtutil sl Security /ms:1024000 wevtutil sl Application /ms:1024000 wevtutil sl System /ms:1024000 wevtutil sl "Windows Powershell" /ms:1024000 wevtutil sl "Microsoft-Windows-PowerShell/Operational" /ms:1024000 :: Record command line data in process creation events eventid 4688 reg add "HKLM\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Policies\System\Audit" /v ProcessCreationIncludeCmdLine_Enabled /t REG_DWORD /d 1 /f :: :: Enabled Advanced Settings reg add "HKLM\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Control\Lsa" /v SCENoApplyLegacyAuditPolicy /t REG_DWORD /d 1 /f :: Enable PowerShell Logging reg add "HKLM\SOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\PowerShell\ModuleLogging" /v EnableModuleLogging /t REG_DWORD /d 1 /f reg add "HKLM\SOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\PowerShell\ScriptBlockLogging" /v EnableScriptBlockLogging /t REG_DWORD /d 1 /f :: :: Enable Windows Event Detailed Logging :: This is intentionally meant to be a subset of expected enterprise logging as this script may be used on consumer devices. :: For more extensive Windows logging, I recommend https://www.malwarearchaeology.com/cheat-sheets Auditpol /set /subcategory:"Security Group Management" /success:enable /failure:enable Auditpol /set /subcategory:"Process Creation" /success:enable /failure:enable Auditpol /set /subcategory:"Logoff" /success:enable /failure:disable Auditpol /set /subcategory:"Logon" /success:enable /failure:enable Auditpol /set /subcategory:"Filtering Platform Connection" /success:enable /failure:disable Auditpol /set /subcategory:"Removable Storage" /success:enable /failure:enable Auditpol /set /subcategory:"SAM" /success:disable /failure:disable Auditpol /set /subcategory:"Filtering Platform Policy Change" /success:disable /failure:disable Auditpol /set /subcategory:"IPsec Driver" /success:enable /failure:enable Auditpol /set /subcategory:"Security State Change" /success:enable /failure:enable Auditpol /set /subcategory:"Security System Extension" /success:enable /failure:enable Auditpol /set /subcategory:"System Integrity" /success:enable /failure:enable ::########################################################################################################################## :: Force Update Flash :: --------------------- ::%WINDIR%\system32\macromed\flash\FlashUtil_ActiveX.exe -update activex ::%WINDIR%\system32\macromed\flash\FlashUtil_Plugin.exe -update plugin :: ::########################################################################################################################## :: Uninstall dangerous apps with browser extentions :: --------------------- :: wmic /interactive:off product where "name like 'Adobe Air%' and version like'%'" call uninstall :: wmic /interactive:off product where "name like 'Adobe Flash%' and version like'%'" call uninstall :: wmic /interactive:off product where "name like 'Java%' and version like'%'" call uninstall :: ::########################################################################################################################## :: Uninstall pups :: --------------------- :: wmic /interactive:off product where "name like 'Ask Part%' and version like'%'" call uninstall :: wmic /interactive:off product where "name like 'searchAssistant%' and version like'%'" call uninstall :: wmic /interactive:off product where "name like 'Weatherbug%' and version like'%'" call uninstall :: wmic /interactive:off product where "name like 'ShopAtHome%' and version like'%'" call uninstall :: :: Uninstall common extra apps found on a lot of Win10 installs :: Obviously do a quick review to ensure it isn't removing any apps you or your user need to use. :: https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/application-management/apps-in-windows-10 :: PowerShell command to reinstall all pre-installed apps below :: Get-AppxPackage -AllUsers| Foreach {Add-AppxPackage -DisableDevelopmentMode -Register "$($_.InstallLocation)\AppXManifest.xml"} powershell.exe -command "Get-AppxPackage *ActiproSoftware* -AllUsers | Remove-AppxPackage" powershell.exe -command "Get-AppxPackage *ActiproSoftwareLLC* -AllUsers | Remove-AppxPackage" powershell.exe -command "Get-AppxPackage *AdobeSystemIncorporated. AdobePhotoshop* -AllUsers | Remove-AppxPackage" powershell.exe -command "Get-AppxPackage *AdobeSystemsIncorporated.AdobePhotoshopExpress* -AllUsers | Remove-AppxPackage" powershell.exe -command "Get-AppxPackage *BubbleWitch3Saga* -AllUsers | Remove-AppxPackage" powershell.exe -command "Get-AppxPackage *CandyCrush* -AllUsers | Remove-AppxPackage" powershell.exe -command "Get-AppxPackage *Dolby* -AllUsers | Remove-AppxPackage" powershell.exe -command "Get-AppxPackage *Duolingo* -AllUsers | Remove-AppxPackage" powershell.exe -command "Get-AppxPackage *Duolingo-LearnLanguagesforFree* -AllUsers | Remove-AppxPackage" powershell.exe -command "Get-AppxPackage *EclipseManager* -AllUsers | Remove-AppxPackage" powershell.exe -command "Get-AppxPackage *Facebook* -AllUsers | Remove-AppxPackage" powershell.exe -command "Get-AppxPackage *Flipboard* -AllUsers | Remove-AppxPackage" powershell.exe -command "Get-AppxPackage *king.com.* -AllUsers | Remove-AppxPackage" powershell.exe -command "Get-AppxPackage *Microsoft.Advertising.Xaml* -AllUsers | Remove-AppxPackage" powershell.exe -command "Get-AppxPackage *Microsoft.Advertising.Xaml_10.1712.5.0_x64__8wekyb3d8bbwe* -AllUsers | Remove-AppxPackage" powershell.exe -command "Get-AppxPackage *Microsoft.Advertising.Xaml_10.1712.5.0_x86__8wekyb3d8bbwe* -AllUsers | Remove-AppxPackage" powershell.exe -command "Get-AppxPackage *Microsoft.BingNews* -AllUsers | Remove-AppxPackage" powershell.exe -command "Get-AppxPackage *Microsoft.BingWeather* -AllUsers | Remove-AppxPackage" powershell.exe -command "Get-AppxPackage *Microsoft.DesktopAppInstaller* -AllUsers | Remove-AppxPackage" powershell.exe -command "Get-AppxPackage *Microsoft.GetHelp* -AllUsers | Remove-AppxPackage" powershell.exe -command "Get-AppxPackage *Microsoft.Getstarted* -AllUsers | Remove-AppxPackage" powershell.exe -command "Get-AppxPackage *Microsoft.Messaging* -AllUsers | Remove-AppxPackage" powershell.exe -command "Get-AppxPackage *Microsoft.Microsoft3DViewer* -AllUsers | Remove-AppxPackage" powershell.exe -command "Get-AppxPackage *Microsoft.MicrosoftOfficeHub* -AllUsers | Remove-AppxPackage" powershell.exe -command "Get-AppxPackage *Microsoft.MicrosoftSolitaireCollection* -AllUsers | Remove-AppxPackage" powershell.exe -command "Get-AppxPackage *Microsoft.MicrosoftStickyNotes* -AllUsers | Remove-AppxPackage" powershell.exe -command "Get-AppxPackage *Microsoft.MixedReality.Portal* -AllUsers | Remove-AppxPackage" powershell.exe -command "Get-AppxPackage *Microsoft.NET.Native.Framework.1.* -AllUsers | Remove-AppxPackage" powershell.exe -command "Get-AppxPackage *Microsoft.NetworkSpeedTest* -AllUsers | Remove-AppxPackage" powershell.exe -command "Get-AppxPackage *Microsoft.News* -AllUsers | Remove-AppxPackage" powershell.exe -command "Get-AppxPackage *Microsoft.Office.Lens* -AllUsers | Remove-AppxPackage" powershell.exe -command "Get-AppxPackage *Microsoft.Office.OneNote* -AllUsers | Remove-AppxPackage" powershell.exe -command "Get-AppxPackage *Microsoft.Office.Sway* -AllUsers | Remove-AppxPackage" powershell.exe -command "Get-AppxPackage *Microsoft.Office.Todo.List* -AllUsers | Remove-AppxPackage" powershell.exe -command "Get-AppxPackage *Microsoft.OneConnect* -AllUsers | Remove-AppxPackage" powershell.exe -command "Get-AppxPackage *Microsoft.People* -AllUsers | Remove-AppxPackage" powershell.exe -command "Get-AppxPackage *Microsoft.Print3D* -AllUsers | Remove-AppxPackage" powershell.exe -command "Get-AppxPackage *Microsoft.RemoteDesktop* -AllUsers | Remove-AppxPackage" powershell.exe -command "Get-AppxPackage *Microsoft.Services.Store.Engagement* -AllUsers | Remove-AppxPackage" powershell.exe -command "Get-AppxPackage *Microsoft.SkypeApp* -AllUsers | Remove-AppxPackage" powershell.exe -command "Get-AppxPackage *Microsoft.StorePurchaseApp* -AllUsers | Remove-AppxPackage" powershell.exe -command "Get-AppxPackage *Microsoft.Wallet* -AllUsers | Remove-AppxPackage" powershell.exe -command "Get-AppxPackage *Microsoft.WebMediaExtensions* -AllUsers | Remove-AppxPackage" powershell.exe -command "Get-AppxPackage *Microsoft.WebpImageExtension* -AllUsers | Remove-AppxPackage" powershell.exe -command "Get-AppxPackage *Microsoft.Whiteboard* -AllUsers | Remove-AppxPackage" powershell.exe -command "Get-AppxPackage *Microsoft.WindowsAlarms* -AllUsers | Remove-AppxPackage" powershell.exe -command "Get-AppxPackage *Microsoft.WindowsCamera* -AllUsers | Remove-AppxPackage" powershell.exe -command "Get-AppxPackage *microsoft.windowscommunicationsapps* -AllUsers | Remove-AppxPackage" powershell.exe -command "Get-AppxPackage *Microsoft.WindowsFeedback* -AllUsers | Remove-AppxPackage" powershell.exe -command "Get-AppxPackage *Microsoft.WindowsFeedbackHub* -AllUsers | Remove-AppxPackage" powershell.exe -command "Get-AppxPackage *Microsoft.WindowsMaps* -AllUsers | Remove-AppxPackage" powershell.exe -command "Get-AppxPackage *Microsoft.WindowsSoundRecorder* -AllUsers | Remove-AppxPackage" powershell.exe -command "Get-AppxPackage *Microsoft.Xbox.TCUI* -AllUsers | Remove-AppxPackage" powershell.exe -command "Get-AppxPackage *Microsoft.XboxApp* -AllUsers | Remove-AppxPackage" powershell.exe -command "Get-AppxPackage *Microsoft.XboxGameOverlay* -AllUsers | Remove-AppxPackage" powershell.exe -command "Get-AppxPackage *Microsoft.XboxGamingOverlay* -AllUsers | Remove-AppxPackage" powershell.exe -command "Get-AppxPackage *Microsoft.XboxIdentityProvider* -AllUsers | Remove-AppxPackage" powershell.exe -command "Get-AppxPackage *Microsoft.XboxSpeechToTextOverlay* -AllUsers | Remove-AppxPackage" powershell.exe -command "Get-AppxPackage *Microsoft.XboxTCUI* -AllUsers | Remove-AppxPackage" powershell.exe -command "Get-AppxPackage *Microsoft.YourPhone* -AllUsers | Remove-AppxPackage" powershell.exe -command "Get-AppxPackage *Microsoft.ZuneMusic* -AllUsers | Remove-AppxPackage" powershell.exe -command "Get-AppxPackage *Microsoft.ZuneVideo* -AllUsers | Remove-AppxPackage" powershell.exe -command "Get-AppxPackage *Minecraft* -AllUsers | Remove-AppxPackage" powershell.exe -command "Get-AppxPackage *PandoraMedia* -AllUsers | Remove-AppxPackage" powershell.exe -command "Get-AppxPackage *PandoraMediaInc* -AllUsers | Remove-AppxPackage" powershell.exe -command "Get-AppxPackage *Royal Revolt* -AllUsers | Remove-AppxPackage" powershell.exe -command "Get-AppxPackage *Speed Test* -AllUsers | Remove-AppxPackage" powershell.exe -command "Get-AppxPackage *Spotify* -AllUsers | Remove-AppxPackage" powershell.exe -command "Get-AppxPackage *SpotifyAB.SpotifyMusic* -AllUsers | Remove-AppxPackage" powershell.exe -command "Get-AppxPackage *Sway* -AllUsers | Remove-AppxPackage" powershell.exe -command "Get-AppxPackage *Twitter* -AllUsers | Remove-AppxPackage" powershell.exe -command "Get-AppxPackage *Windows.ContactSupport* -AllUsers | Remove-AppxPackage" powershell.exe -command "Get-AppxPackage *Wunderlist* -AllUsers | Remove-AppxPackage" powershell.exe -command "Get-AppxPackage Microsoft.549981C3F5F10 -AllUsers | Remove-AppxPackage" powershell.exe -command "Get-AppxPackage *Microsoft.Advertising.Xaml* -AllUsers | Remove-AppxPackage" powershell.exe -command "Get-AppxPackage *Microsoft.BingWeather* -AllUsers | Remove-AppxPackage" powershell.exe -command "Get-AppxPackage *Microsoft.MicrosoftOfficeHub* -AllUsers | Remove-AppxPackage" powershell.exe -command "Get-AppxPackage *Microsoft.MicrosoftSolitaireCollection* -AllUsers | Remove-AppxPackage" powershell.exe -command "Get-AppxPackage *Microsoft.MicrosoftStickyNotes* -AllUsers | Remove-AppxPackage" powershell.exe -command "Get-AppxPackage *Microsoft.Office.OneNote* -AllUsers | Remove-AppxPackage" powershell.exe -command "Get-AppxPackage *Microsoft.People* -AllUsers | Remove-AppxPackage" powershell.exe -command "Get-AppxPackage *Microsoft.SkypeApp* -AllUsers | Remove-AppxPackage" powershell.exe -command "Get-AppxPackage *Microsoft.SkypeApp* -AllUsers | Remove-AppxPackage" powershell.exe -command "Get-AppxPackage *Microsoft.WindowsMaps* -AllUsers | Remove-AppxPackage" powershell.exe -command "Get-AppxPackage *Microsoft.Xbox.TCUI* -AllUsers | Remove-AppxPackage" powershell.exe -command "Get-AppxPackage *Microsoft.XboxApp* -AllUsers | Remove-AppxPackage" powershell.exe -command "Get-AppxPackage *Microsoft.XboxGameOverlay* -AllUsers | Remove-AppxPackage" powershell.exe -command "Get-AppxPackage *Microsoft.XboxGamingOverlay* -AllUsers | Remove-AppxPackage" powershell.exe -command "Get-AppxPackage *Microsoft.XboxIdentityProvider* -AllUsers | Remove-AppxPackage" powershell.exe -command "Get-AppxPackage *Microsoft.XboxSpeechToTextOverlay* -AllUsers | Remove-AppxPackage" powershell.exe -command "Get-AppxPackage *Microsoft.YourPhone* -AllUsers | Remove-AppxPackage" powershell.exe -command "Get-AppxPackage *Microsoft.ZuneMusic* -AllUsers | Remove-AppxPackage" powershell.exe -command "Get-AppxPackage *Microsoft.ZuneVideo* -AllUsers | Remove-AppxPackage" powershell.exe -command "Get-AppxPackage *Disney* -AllUsers | Remove-AppxPackage" powershell.exe -command "Get-AppxPackage *Office* -AllUsers | Remove-AppxPackage" powershell.exe -command "Get-AppxPackage *ZuneVideo* -AllUsers | Remove-AppxPackage" powershell.exe -command "Get-AppxPackage *Microsoft.Advertising.Xaml* -AllUsers | Remove-AppxPackage" powershell.exe -command "Get-AppxPackage *Microsoft.BingWeather* -AllUsers | Remove-AppxPackage" powershell.exe -command "Get-AppxPackage *Microsoft.MicrosoftOfficeHub* -AllUsers | Remove-AppxPackage" powershell.exe -command "Get-AppxPackage *Microsoft.MicrosoftSolitaireCollection* -AllUsers | Remove-AppxPackage" powershell.exe -command "Get-AppxPackage *Microsoft.MicrosoftStickyNotes* -AllUsers | Remove-AppxPackage" powershell.exe -command "Get-AppxPackage *Microsoft.Office.OneNote* -AllUsers | Remove-AppxPackage" powershell.exe -command "Get-AppxPackage *Microsoft.People* -AllUsers | Remove-AppxPackage" powershell.exe -command "Get-AppxPackage *Microsoft.SkypeApp* -AllUsers | Remove-AppxPackage" powershell.exe -command "Get-AppxPackage *Microsoft.WindowsMaps* -AllUsers | Remove-AppxPackage" powershell.exe -command "Get-AppxPackage *Microsoft.Xbox.TCUI* -AllUsers | Remove-AppxPackage" powershell.exe -command "Get-AppxPackage *Microsoft.XboxApp* -AllUsers | Remove-AppxPackage" powershell.exe -command "Get-AppxPackage *Microsoft.XboxGameOverlay* -AllUsers | Remove-AppxPackage" powershell.exe -command "Get-AppxPackage *Microsoft.XboxGamingOverlay* -AllUsers | Remove-AppxPackage" powershell.exe -command "Get-AppxPackage *Microsoft.XboxIdentityProvider* -AllUsers | Remove-AppxPackage" powershell.exe -command "Get-AppxPackage *Microsoft.XboxSpeechToTextOverlay* -AllUsers | Remove-AppxPackage" powershell.exe -command "Get-AppxPackage *Microsoft.YourPhone* -AllUsers | Remove-AppxPackage" powershell.exe -command "Get-AppxPackage *Microsoft.ZuneMusic* -AllUsers | Remove-AppxPackage" powershell.exe -command "Get-AppxPackage *Microsoft.ZuneVideo* -AllUsers | Remove-AppxPackage" powershell.exe -command "Get-AppxPackage *Disney* -AllUsers | Remove-AppxPackage" :: Removed Provisioned Apps :: This will prevent these apps from being reinstalled on new user first logon :: Obviously I manually chose this list. If you truly want to nuke all the provisioned apps, you can use the below commented command in PowerShell :: Get-AppXProvisionedPackage -Online | Remove-AppxProvisionedPackage -Online powershell.exe -command "Get-AppxProvisionedPackage -Online | Where-Object {$_.DisplayName -eq 'Microsoft.BingNews'} | Remove-AppxProvisionedPackage -Online" powershell.exe -command "Get-AppxProvisionedPackage -Online | Where-Object {$_.DisplayName -eq 'Microsoft.BingWeather'} | Remove-AppxProvisionedPackage -Online" powershell.exe -command "Get-AppxProvisionedPackage -Online | Where-Object {$_.DisplayName -eq 'Microsoft.GetHelp'} | Remove-AppxProvisionedPackage -Online" powershell.exe -command "Get-AppxProvisionedPackage -Online | Where-Object {$_.DisplayName -eq 'Microsoft.Getstarted'} | Remove-AppxProvisionedPackage -Online" powershell.exe -command "Get-AppxProvisionedPackage -Online | Where-Object {$_.DisplayName -eq 'Microsoft.Messaging'} | Remove-AppxProvisionedPackage -Online" powershell.exe -command "Get-AppxProvisionedPackage -Online | Where-Object {$_.DisplayName -eq 'Microsoft.Microsoft3DViewer'} | Remove-AppxProvisionedPackage -Online" powershell.exe -command "Get-AppxProvisionedPackage -Online | Where-Object {$_.DisplayName -eq 'Microsoft.MicrosoftOfficeHub'} | Remove-AppxProvisionedPackage -Online" powershell.exe -command "Get-AppxProvisionedPackage -Online | Where-Object {$_.DisplayName -eq 'Microsoft.MicrosoftSolitaireCollection'} | Remove-AppxProvisionedPackage -Online" powershell.exe -command "Get-AppxProvisionedPackage -Online | Where-Object {$_.DisplayName -eq 'Microsoft.MicrosoftStickyNotes'} | Remove-AppxProvisionedPackage -Online" powershell.exe -command "Get-AppxProvisionedPackage -Online | Where-Object {$_.DisplayName -eq 'Microsoft.MixedReality.Portal'} | Remove-AppxProvisionedPackage -Online" powershell.exe -command "Get-AppxProvisionedPackage -Online | Where-Object {$_.DisplayName -eq 'Microsoft.NetworkSpeedTest'} | Remove-AppxProvisionedPackage -Online" powershell.exe -command "Get-AppxProvisionedPackage -Online | Where-Object {$_.DisplayName -eq 'Microsoft.News'} | Remove-AppxProvisionedPackage -Online" powershell.exe -command "Get-AppxProvisionedPackage -Online | Where-Object {$_.DisplayName -eq 'Microsoft.Office.Lens'} | Remove-AppxProvisionedPackage -Online" powershell.exe -command "Get-AppxProvisionedPackage -Online | Where-Object {$_.DisplayName -eq 'Microsoft.Office.OneNote'} | Remove-AppxProvisionedPackage -Online" powershell.exe -command "Get-AppxProvisionedPackage -Online | Where-Object {$_.DisplayName -eq 'Microsoft.Office.Sway'} | Remove-AppxProvisionedPackage -Online" powershell.exe -command "Get-AppxProvisionedPackage -Online | Where-Object {$_.DisplayName -eq 'Microsoft.Office.Todo.List'} | Remove-AppxProvisionedPackage -Online" powershell.exe -command "Get-AppxProvisionedPackage -Online | Where-Object {$_.DisplayName -eq 'Microsoft.OneConnect'} | Remove-AppxProvisionedPackage -Online" powershell.exe -command "Get-AppxProvisionedPackage -Online | Where-Object {$_.DisplayName -eq 'Microsoft.People'} | Remove-AppxProvisionedPackage -Online" powershell.exe -command "Get-AppxProvisionedPackage -Online | Where-Object {$_.DisplayName -eq 'Microsoft.Print3D'} | Remove-AppxProvisionedPackage -Online" powershell.exe -command "Get-AppxProvisionedPackage -Online | Where-Object {$_.DisplayName -eq 'Microsoft.RemoteDesktop'} | Remove-AppxProvisionedPackage -Online" powershell.exe -command "Get-AppxProvisionedPackage -Online | Where-Object {$_.DisplayName -eq 'Microsoft.SkypeApp'} | Remove-AppxProvisionedPackage -Online" powershell.exe -command "Get-AppxProvisionedPackage -Online | Where-Object {$_.DisplayName -eq 'Microsoft.StorePurchaseApp'} | Remove-AppxProvisionedPackage -Online" powershell.exe -command "Get-AppxProvisionedPackage -Online | Where-Object {$_.DisplayName -eq 'Microsoft.Whiteboard'} | Remove-AppxProvisionedPackage -Online" powershell.exe -command "Get-AppxProvisionedPackage -Online | Where-Object {$_.DisplayName -eq 'Microsoft.WindowsAlarms'} | Remove-AppxProvisionedPackage -Online" powershell.exe -command "Get-AppxProvisionedPackage -Online | Where-Object {$_.DisplayName -eq 'Microsoft.WindowsCamera'} | Remove-AppxProvisionedPackage -Online" powershell.exe -command "Get-AppxProvisionedPackage -Online | Where-Object {$_.DisplayName -eq 'microsoft.windowscommunicationsapps'} | Remove-AppxProvisionedPackage -Online" powershell.exe -command "Get-AppxProvisionedPackage -Online | Where-Object {$_.DisplayName -eq 'Microsoft.WindowsFeedbackHub'} | Remove-AppxProvisionedPackage -Online" powershell.exe -command "Get-AppxProvisionedPackage -Online | Where-Object {$_.DisplayName -eq 'Microsoft.WindowsMaps'} | Remove-AppxProvisionedPackage -Online" powershell.exe -command "Get-AppxProvisionedPackage -Online | Where-Object {$_.DisplayName -eq 'Microsoft.WindowsSoundRecorder'} | Remove-AppxProvisionedPackage -Online" powershell.exe -command "Get-AppxProvisionedPackage -Online | Where-Object {$_.DisplayName -eq 'Microsoft.Xbox.TCUI'} | Remove-AppxProvisionedPackage -Online" powershell.exe -command "Get-AppxProvisionedPackage -Online | Where-Object {$_.DisplayName -eq 'Microsoft.XboxApp'} | Remove-AppxProvisionedPackage -Online" powershell.exe -command "Get-AppxProvisionedPackage -Online | Where-Object {$_.DisplayName -eq 'Microsoft.XboxGameOverlay'} | Remove-AppxProvisionedPackage -Online" powershell.exe -command "Get-AppxProvisionedPackage -Online | Where-Object {$_.DisplayName -eq 'Microsoft.XboxGamingOverlay'} | Remove-AppxProvisionedPackage -Online" powershell.exe -command "Get-AppxProvisionedPackage -Online | Where-Object {$_.DisplayName -eq 'Microsoft.XboxIdentityProvider'} | Remove-AppxProvisionedPackage -Online" powershell.exe -command "Get-AppxProvisionedPackage -Online | Where-Object {$_.DisplayName -eq 'Microsoft.XboxSpeechToTextOverlay'} | Remove-AppxProvisionedPackage -Online" powershell.exe -command "Get-AppxProvisionedPackage -Online | Where-Object {$_.DisplayName -eq 'Microsoft.XboxTCUI'} | Remove-AppxProvisionedPackage -Online" powershell.exe -command "Get-AppxProvisionedPackage -Online | Where-Object {$_.DisplayName -eq 'Microsoft.YourPhone'} | Remove-AppxProvisionedPackage -Online" powershell.exe -command "Get-AppxProvisionedPackage -Online | Where-Object {$_.DisplayName -eq 'Microsoft.ZuneMusic'} | Remove-AppxProvisionedPackage -Online" powershell.exe -command "Get-AppxProvisionedPackage -Online | Where-Object {$_.DisplayName -eq 'Microsoft.ZuneVideo'} | Remove-AppxProvisionedPackage -Online" powershell.exe -command "Get-AppxProvisionedPackage -Online | Where-Object {$_.DisplayName -like '*ActiproSoftwareLLC*'} | Remove-AppxProvisionedPackage -Online" powershell.exe -command "Get-AppxProvisionedPackage -Online | Where-Object {$_.DisplayName -like '*AdobeSystemsIncorporated.AdobePhotoshopExpress*'} | Remove-AppxProvisionedPackage -Online" powershell.exe -command "Get-AppxProvisionedPackage -Online | Where-Object {$_.DisplayName -like '*BubbleWitch3Saga*'} | Remove-AppxProvisionedPackage -Online" powershell.exe -command "Get-AppxProvisionedPackage -Online | Where-Object {$_.DisplayName -like '*CandyCrush*'} | Remove-AppxProvisionedPackage -Online" powershell.exe -command "Get-AppxProvisionedPackage -Online | Where-Object {$_.DisplayName -like '*Dolby*'} | Remove-AppxProvisionedPackage -Online" powershell.exe -command "Get-AppxProvisionedPackage -Online | Where-Object {$_.DisplayName -like '*Duolingo-LearnLanguagesforFree*'} | Remove-AppxProvisionedPackage -Online" powershell.exe -command "Get-AppxProvisionedPackage -Online | Where-Object {$_.DisplayName -like '*EclipseManager*'} | Remove-AppxProvisionedPackage -Online" powershell.exe -command "Get-AppxProvisionedPackage -Online | Where-Object {$_.DisplayName -like '*Facebook*'} | Remove-AppxProvisionedPackage -Online" powershell.exe -command "Get-AppxProvisionedPackage -Online | Where-Object {$_.DisplayName -like '*Flipboard*'} | Remove-AppxProvisionedPackage -Online" powershell.exe -command "Get-AppxProvisionedPackage -Online | Where-Object {$_.DisplayName -like '*Microsoft.Advertising.Xaml_10.1712.5.0_x64__8wekyb3d8bbwe*'} | Remove-AppxProvisionedPackage -Online" powershell.exe -command "Get-AppxProvisionedPackage -Online | Where-Object {$_.DisplayName -like '*Microsoft.Advertising.Xaml_10.1712.5.0_x86__8wekyb3d8bbwe*'} | Remove-AppxProvisionedPackage -Online" powershell.exe -command "Get-AppxProvisionedPackage -Online | Where-Object {$_.DisplayName -like '*Microsoft.BingWeather**'} | Remove-AppxProvisionedPackage -Online" powershell.exe -command "Get-AppxProvisionedPackage -Online | Where-Object {$_.DisplayName -like '*Minecraft*'} | Remove-AppxProvisionedPackage -Online" powershell.exe -command "Get-AppxProvisionedPackage -Online | Where-Object {$_.DisplayName -like '*PandoraMediaInc*'} | Remove-AppxProvisionedPackage -Online" powershell.exe -command "Get-AppxProvisionedPackage -Online | Where-Object {$_.DisplayName -like '*Royal Revolt*'} | Remove-AppxProvisionedPackage -Online" powershell.exe -command "Get-AppxProvisionedPackage -Online | Where-Object {$_.DisplayName -like '*Speed Test*'} | Remove-AppxProvisionedPackage -Online" powershell.exe -command "Get-AppxProvisionedPackage -Online | Where-Object {$_.DisplayName -like '*Spotify*'} | Remove-AppxProvisionedPackage -Online" powershell.exe -command "Get-AppxProvisionedPackage -Online | Where-Object {$_.DisplayName -like '*Sway*'} | Remove-AppxProvisionedPackage -Online" powershell.exe -command "Get-AppxProvisionedPackage -Online | Where-Object {$_.DisplayName -like '*Twitter*'} | Remove-AppxProvisionedPackage -Online" powershell.exe -command "Get-AppxProvisionedPackage -Online | Where-Object {$_.DisplayName -like '*Wunderlist*'} | Remove-AppxProvisionedPackage -Online" powershell.exe -command "Get-AppxProvisionedPackage -Online | Where-Object {$_.DisplayName -eq 'Microsoft.Advertising.Xaml'} | Remove-AppxProvisionedPackage -Online" powershell.exe -command "Get-AppxProvisionedPackage -Online | Where-Object {$_.DisplayName -eq 'Microsoft.BingWeather'} | Remove-AppxProvisionedPackage -Online" powershell.exe -command "Get-AppxProvisionedPackage -Online | Where-Object {$_.DisplayName -eq 'Microsoft.MicrosoftOfficeHub'} | Remove-AppxProvisionedPackage -Online" powershell.exe -command "Get-AppxProvisionedPackage -Online | Where-Object {$_.DisplayName -eq 'Microsoft.MicrosoftSolitaireCollection'} | Remove-AppxProvisionedPackage -Online" powershell.exe -command "Get-AppxProvisionedPackage -Online | Where-Object {$_.DisplayName -eq 'Microsoft.MicrosoftStickyNotes'} | Remove-AppxProvisionedPackage -Online" powershell.exe -command "Get-AppxProvisionedPackage -Online | Where-Object {$_.DisplayName -eq 'Microsoft.Office.OneNote'} | Remove-AppxProvisionedPackage -Online" powershell.exe -command "Get-AppxProvisionedPackage -Online | Where-Object {$_.DisplayName -eq 'Microsoft.People'} | Remove-AppxProvisionedPackage -Online" powershell.exe -command "Get-AppxProvisionedPackage -Online | Where-Object {$_.DisplayName -eq 'Microsoft.SkypeApp'} | Remove-AppxProvisionedPackage -Online" powershell.exe -command "Get-AppxProvisionedPackage -Online | Where-Object {$_.DisplayName -eq 'Microsoft.WindowsMaps'} | Remove-AppxProvisionedPackage -Online" powershell.exe -command "Get-AppxProvisionedPackage -Online | Where-Object {$_.DisplayName -eq 'Microsoft.Xbox.TCUI'} | Remove-AppxProvisionedPackage -Online" powershell.exe -command "Get-AppxProvisionedPackage -Online | Where-Object {$_.DisplayName -eq 'Microsoft.XboxApp'} | Remove-AppxProvisionedPackage -Online" powershell.exe -command "Get-AppxProvisionedPackage -Online | Where-Object {$_.DisplayName -eq 'Microsoft.XboxGameOverlay'} | Remove-AppxProvisionedPackage -Online" powershell.exe -command "Get-AppxProvisionedPackage -Online | Where-Object {$_.DisplayName -eq 'Microsoft.XboxGamingOverlay'} | Remove-AppxProvisionedPackage -Online" powershell.exe -command "Get-AppxProvisionedPackage -Online | Where-Object {$_.DisplayName -eq 'Microsoft.XboxIdentityProvider'} | Remove-AppxProvisionedPackage -Online" powershell.exe -command "Get-AppxProvisionedPackage -Online | Where-Object {$_.DisplayName -eq 'Microsoft.XboxSpeechToTextOverlay'} | Remove-AppxProvisionedPackage -Online" powershell.exe -command "Get-AppxProvisionedPackage -Online | Where-Object {$_.DisplayName -eq 'Microsoft.YourPhone'} | Remove-AppxProvisionedPackage -Online" powershell.exe -command "Get-AppxProvisionedPackage -Online | Where-Object {$_.DisplayName -eq 'Microsoft.ZuneMusic'} | Remove-AppxProvisionedPackage -Online" powershell.exe -command "Get-AppxProvisionedPackage -Online | Where-Object {$_.DisplayName -eq 'Microsoft.ZuneVideo'} | Remove-AppxProvisionedPackage -Online" powershell.exe -command "Get-AppxProvisionedPackage -Online | Where-Object {$_.DisplayName -eq 'Disney'} | Remove-AppxProvisionedPackage -Online" :: :: completely uninstall onedrive taskkill /f /im OneDrive.exe powershell.exe -command "$env:SystemRoot\SysWOW64\OneDriveSetup.exe /uninstall" ::########################################################################################################################## :: Disable Windows Store From Running in the Background :: [Fix taskbar unresponsiveness and RPC errors related to Clevo Software] :: :: Start > Settings > Privacy > Background apps > Toggle Microsoft Store Off :: :: Start > gpedit.msc > Computer Configuration > Administrative Templates > Windows Components > Store > Turn off the Store application > Enable :: ::########################################################################################################################## :: Disables scheduled tasks that are considered unnecessary powershell.exe -command "Get-ScheduledTask XblGameSaveTaskLogon | Disable-ScheduledTask" powershell.exe -command "Get-ScheduledTask XblGameSaveTask | Disable-ScheduledTask" powershell.exe -command "Get-ScheduledTask Consolidator | Disable-ScheduledTask" powershell.exe -command "Get-ScheduledTask UsbCeip | Disable-ScheduledTask" powershell.exe -command "Get-ScheduledTask DmClient | Disable-ScheduledTask" powershell.exe -command "Get-ScheduledTask DmClientOnScenarioDownload | Disable-ScheduledTask" :: Check "Use the desktop language bar when it's available" and uncheck "Let me use a different input method for each app window". :: This hides the taskbar language bar selector :: https://social.technet.microsoft.com/Forums/windows/en-US/c436b33d-7864-43b4-8e29-2b6fdcb9b3d3/disabling-language-bar-via-registry?forum=w7itproinstall :: https://www.elevenforum.com/t/show-language-bar-on-desktop-or-taskbar-in-windows-11.4107/ powershell.exe -command "Set-WinLanguageBarOption -UseLegacyLanguageBar" ::########################################################################################################################## :: To disable mitigations for Intel® Transactional Synchronization Extensions (Intel® TSX) Transaction Asynchronous Abort vulnerability (CVE-2019-11135) and Microarchitectural Data Sampling ( CVE-2018-11091 , CVE-2018-12126 , CVE-2018-12127 , CVE-2018-12130 ) along with Spectre (CVE-2017-5753 & CVE-2017-5715) and Meltdown (CVE-2017-5754) variants, including Speculative Store Bypass Disable (SSBD) (CVE-2018-3639) as well as L1 Terminal Fault (L1TF) (CVE-2018-3615, CVE-2018-3620, and CVE-2018-3646) :: :: https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/topic/windows-client-guidance-for-it-pros-to-protect-against-speculative-execution-side-channel-vulnerabilities-35820a8a-ae13-1299-88cc-357f104f5b11 :: :: reg add "HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Control\Session Manager\Memory Management" /v FeatureSettingsOverride /t REG_DWORD /d 3 /f :: reg add "HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Control\Session Manager\Memory Management" /v FeatureSettingsOverrideMask /t REG_DWORD /d 3 /f