Windows Setup Script

Interactive Windows configuration script with automatic edition detection, software installation, and system optimization.

Installation

irm https://github.com/LightZirconite/setup-script/raw/main/setup-windows.ps1 | iex

Requirements

• Windows 10 or Windows 11
• PowerShell 5.1+
• Administrator privileges
• Internet connection
• Winget (App Installer) recommended

Features

Automatic Detection

• ✅ Automatically detects Windows edition (LTSC/IoT vs Standard)
• ✅ Enables edition-specific options

Interactive Mode

• ✅ Y/N questions with detailed descriptions
• ✅ Collects ALL answers BEFORE installing anything
• ✅ Robust error handling with colored output
• ✅ Administrator privilege verification

Automatic Configuration

• ✅ O&O ShutUp10++ automatically configured with recommended privacy settings
• ✅ Silent background installation without user interaction

Installation Options

Office & Activation

• Microsoft Office installation (via winget or direct download)
• Windows/Office activation via Microsoft Activation Scripts

Software (winget)

• Discord (stable, PTB, Canary)
• Steam
• Spotify
• Terminus
• Visual Studio Code
• Firefox
• Python
• Node.js

Remote Management

• Mesh Agent (with -fullinstall parameter)

Configuration Modes

1. Custom Light Mode (Recommended):

• Pre-selects popular software: Git, Discord, Steam, Spotify, Termius, VS Code, Python, Node.js
• Pre-selects system tools: Rytunex, TranslucentTB, Nilesoft Shell
• Allows customization of these selections

2. Manual Selection:

• Choose each software and tool individually

Device-Specific Tools

• Steam Deck Tools (drivers and fan control)
• Unowhy Tools (device-specific drivers)
• KDE Connect (device connectivity)

LTSC/IoT Options

When LTSC/IoT edition is detected:

• Enable Microsoft Store
• Install Notepad
• Install Windows Terminal
• Install Calculator
• Install Camera
• Install Media Player
• Install Photos

System Updates

• Update all software via winget

Script Flow

1. Detection Phase

• Detects Windows edition
• Displays system information

2. Configuration Phase

• Asks all questions (Y/N)
• Each option includes a description
• Collects all choices before proceeding

3. Installation Phase

• Processes all selected installations
• Shows progress for each step
• Handles errors gracefully

4. Completion

• Displays summary
• Offers system restart

Technical Details

Office Installation

Winget Method:

• Fast installation via Windows Package Manager
• Automatic update integration

Direct Download:

• Downloads from official Microsoft CDN
• O365 ProPlus Retail edition
• 64-bit, English (US)

Version Fetching

The script automatically fetches latest versions via GitHub API for:

• Bulk Crap Uninstaller
• Lively Wallpaper
• Steam Deck Tools
• KDE Connect

Security

• Administrator privilege verification
• Comprehensive error handling
• Automatic temporary file cleanup
• Safe default choices

Color Coding

• Cyan - Informational messages
• Green - Success messages
• Yellow - Warnings and prompts
• Red - Error messages

Important Notes

• Some installations require manual steps (Store apps)
• Files App taskbar pinning is manual
• Activation script opens in a new window
• System restart recommended after installation
• LTSC users must restart after enabling Store

Troubleshooting

Script won't run:

# Check execution policy
Get-ExecutionPolicy

# Allow execution
Set-ExecutionPolicy -ExecutionPolicy Bypass -Scope Process

Winget not found:

• Install "App Installer" from Microsoft Store
• Or download from: https://github.com/microsoft/winget-cli

Download failures:

• Check internet connection
• Check firewall settings
• Retry the script

Store apps won't install:

• Ensure Microsoft Store is enabled (especially on LTSC)
• Check Windows Update is working
• Sign in with a Microsoft account

Version

Current Version: 1.0.0

License

This script is provided as-is for Windows system setup and configuration purposes.