Topic: Devnullius's Choices: a list of default programs to keep your PC running well :)

[devnullius]

Added the following link and dedicated a whole chapter to it

https://windowsloop.com/uninstall-microsoft-store-apps/

Copy pasta:

Open the PowerShell as an admin and execute the command relevant to the store app you want to uninstall.

1. Uninstall Get Office or Office Hub app.

Get-AppxPackage *officehub* | Remove-AppxPackage
2. Uninstall the 3D Builder app.

Get-AppxPackage *3dbuilder* | Remove-AppxPackage
3. Uninstall the Calculator app.

Get-AppxPackage *windowscalculator* | Remove-AppxPackage
4. Uninstall Calendar and Mail app.


Get-AppxPackage *windowscommunicationsapps* | Remove-AppxPackage
5. Uninstall the Alarm and Clock app (removing this app won’t affect your taskbar or Windows clock).

Get-AppxPackage *windowsalarms* | Remove-AppxPackage
6. Uninstall the Camera app.

Get-AppxPackage *windowscamera* | Remove-AppxPackage
7. Uninstall the Get Started app.

Get-AppxPackage *getstarted* | Remove-AppxPackage
8. Uninstall the Skype app.

Get-AppxPackage *skypeapp* | Remove-AppxPackage
9. Uninstall the Solitaire game.

Get-AppxPackage *solitairecollection* | Remove-AppxPackage
10. Uninstall the Bing maps app.

Get-AppxPackage *windowsmaps* | Remove-AppxPackage
11. Uninstall Movies and TV app.

Get-AppxPackage *zunevideo* | Remove-AppxPackage
12. Uninstall the Money app.

Get-AppxPackage *bingfinance* | Remove-AppxPackage
13. Uninstall the Photos app.

Get-AppxPackage *photos* | Remove-AppxPackage
14. Uninstall the News app.

Get-AppxPackage *bingnews* | Remove-AppxPackage
15. Uninstall the OneNote app.

Get-AppxPackage *onenote* | Remove-AppxPackage
16. Uninstall the Weather app.

Get-AppxPackage *bingweather* | Remove-AppxPackage
17. Uninstall Microsoft Store (only do this if you know what you are doing). Instructions to Reinstall Microsoft store app.

Get-AppxPackage *windowsstore* | Remove-AppxPackage
18. Uninstall Xbox app.

Get-AppxPackage *xboxapp* | Remove-AppxPackage
19. Uninstall Voice Recorder app.

Get-AppxPackage *soundrecorder* | Remove-AppxPackage
20. Uninstall the Get Help app (this app is used to get direct support from Microsoft).

Get-AppxPackage *help* | Remove-AppxPackage
21. Uninstall the Paint 3D app.

Get-AppxPackage *mspaint* | Remove-AppxPackage
22. Uninstall the Messaging app.

Get-AppxPackage *messaging* | Remove-AppxPackage
23. Uninstall Print 3D app.

Get-AppxPackage *print3d* | Remove-AppxPackage
24. Uninstall People App.

Get-AppxPackage *Microsoft.people* | Remove-AppxPackage
25. Uninstall Groove Music (thanks to Benjamin for the suggestion)

Get-AppxPackage *ZuneMusic* | Remove-AppxPackage
Command explanation
The command itself is pretty simple. First, we get the app package details with the Get-AppxPackage cmdlet. Then, we use those package details to uninstall the store app with the Remove-AppxPackage cmdlet.

Uninstall all Microsoft store apps at once
If you want to uninstall all store apps at once, use the PowerShell command below

Step 1: Open the PowerShell app as admin. To do that, search for “PowerShell” in the Start menu, right-click on the search result, and select the “Run as administrator” option.

Open powershell as admin
Step 2: Execute the below command in the PowerShell window. To do that, copy the command, right-click inside the PowerShell window, and press Enter.

Get-AppxPackage -AllUsers | Remove-AppxPackage
As soon as you execute the command, Windows will scan the system and uninstalls all Microsoft store apps. Of course, some system apps like Cortana, Microsoft Store, etc., and user-installed store apps will not be uninstalled with this command.

One thing to keep in mind while using this command is that it will uninstall the store apps for all users.

TIP: to restore the default Windows Photoviewer with Powershell, go to https://www.winhelponline.com/blog/reinstall-photos-app-windows-10/

[devnullius]

Removed *  * Malwarebytes AV - I don't think they still offer a free plan

Under review: Baidu for Windows server - will it still install? It fails to install on the latest Windows 10 version.

[devnullius]

Removed:
- Ad Muncher. It was the *only* ad blocker that meets my high standards! And it even became free! Download: http://staging.admuncher.com/beta.shtml or mirrors here http://www.download3k.com/Install-Ad-Muncher.html . Sadly, development has stopped and the filters aren't updated any longer nor are HTTPS connections supported.
IMPORTANT: multi-user systems! Install AM for each user to it's own program files directory. Also, tick the correct options so each user has his or her own settings. Otherwise, AM will only start for the first account logging in.
Install it as the absolute bare minimum if you have a friend that really doesn't know how to work with a computer. As said, other ad blockers occasionally cause problems with a website: one has to know what to do when that happens (either, try another browser or trouble-shoot the ad-blockers)


While it still does some things, development (including filters) stopped years ago. Time to say goodbye

Goodbye AdMuncher! I miss you every day.

[devnullius]

Added Bing Wallpaper

[devnullius]

It has been a while and I'm sure this part of my article needs an urgent update... So if anyone knows, shoot!

4. Unlock locked files. Unlocker 1.9.2 *used* to be the best program to unlock files. Sadly, they aren't doing a good job since Windows 8.x/10. So without a lot of testing, here are some tools that should do a proper job on Windows 10...
- MalwareBytes FilesASSASSIN
- IOBit Unlocker (be aware of crapware extras!)
- LockHunter

Peace!

Devvie

[devnullius]

This probably could use a refresh too... So tell me... what are YOUR favorite high-performing file copiers?

1. for local files (disk to disk or usb)
2. for network locations

5. Copying Files and Folders
Copying files and folders still is a complicated thing on Windows, especially when the source has damaged sectors. Even when the disk is fine, you need extra tools if you prepare to copy a lot of files (and bypass antivirus checks on each and every file...!).
Raymond has a great list to chose from. You will want speed both locally and over the network, but you'll also want file verification and support for bad sectors (= unreadable parts on the hard disk, usually only for non-SSD magnetic disks) too.
These are my choices:
* TeraCopy: http://www.codesector.com/teracopy
* RoadKill's Unstoppable Copier: http://www.roadkil.net/downloads.php
* FastCopy: https://ipmsg.org/tools/fastcopy.html.en
* RichCopy: https://www.softpedia.com/get/System/File-Management/Microsoft-RichCopy.shtml#download (hoffmanutilityspotlight2009_04.exe)
And of course, I should also mention RoboCopy and its clones... Should... ;p

[devnullius]

Added jackett configuration instructions (http://scforum.info/index.php?topic=18149.msg44616#msg44616)

jackett allows you to search for torrents through about 70 public trackers. Enjoy 

[devnullius]

Added:

9. Audio CD Grabbers
An unverified list of 4 audio rippers that support FLAC, MP3 and artwork + tags. Most will support volume normalization too.

[devnullius]

It has been a while and I'm sure this part of my article needs an urgent update... So if anyone knows, shoot!

4. Unlock locked files. Unlocker 1.9.2 *used* to be the best program to unlock files. Sadly, they aren't doing a good job since Windows 8.x/10. So without a lot of testing, here are some tools that should do a proper job on Windows 10...
- MalwareBytes FilesASSASSIN
- IOBit Unlocker (be aware of crapware extras!)
- LockHunter

Peace!

Devvie

Note to future self: https://www.raymond.cc/blog/lockhunter-is-unlocker-alternative-that-works-on-windows-x64/

[devnullius]

This probably could use a refresh too... So tell me... what are YOUR favorite high-performing file copiers?

1. for local files (disk to disk or usb)
2. for network locations

5. Copying Files and Folders
Copying files and folders still is a complicated thing on Windows, especially when the source has damaged sectors. Even when the disk is fine, you need extra tools if you prepare to copy a lot of files (and bypass antivirus checks on each and every file...!).
Raymond has a great list to chose from. You will want speed both locally and over the network, but you'll also want file verification and support for bad sectors (= unreadable parts on the hard disk, usually only for non-SSD magnetic disks) too.
These are my choices:
* TeraCopy: http://www.codesector.com/teracopy
* RoadKill's Unstoppable Copier: http://www.roadkil.net/downloads.php
* FastCopy: https://ipmsg.org/tools/fastcopy.html.en
* RichCopy: https://www.softpedia.com/get/System/File-Management/Microsoft-RichCopy.shtml#download (hoffmanutilityspotlight2009_04.exe)
And of course, I should also mention RoboCopy and its clones... Should... ;p

Refreshed the article to:
5. Copying Files and Folders
Copying files and folders still is a complicated thing on Windows, especially when the source has damaged sectors. Even when the disk is fine, you need extra tools if you prepare to copy a lot of files (and bypass antivirus checks on each and every file...!).
Raymond has a great list to chose from. And you can find a more recent overview here. You will want speed both locally and over the network, but you'll also want file verification and support for bad sectors (= unreadable parts on the hard disk, usually only for non-SSD magnetic disks) too. That said, for local files I stick to FastCopy these days... Still have to pick a network copier.