Script to Re-Apply Settings Modified by Windows Updates?

Hello @TheOneGuy,

TheOneGuy said:

... some system settings that I change and some modifications that I make to Windows registry return to their original state after Windows updates. Example are Cortana and some privacy settings that become enabled. It gets tedious to re-apply changes that have been done previously before Windows updates.

Is there some kind of script that could automate or ease this task?

As a start . . .

- What format are the files for the changes [ .bat, .cmd, .exe, .ps1, .reg ] ?
- How many files are you talking about ?
- What level of Batch Scripting do you have ?

For ease and maintenance [ amending / updating ], it is best to keep them ALL in a SINGLE folder [ That is what I have on the %SystemDrive% ]. That way, you can just run them as and when needed. You may also need to Restart Explorer or Reboot depending on what the actual changes are for them to take affect !

I hope this helps.

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EDIT:

dalchina said:

You haven't said how you apply these - 3rd party utility, manually via Settings, the registry, possibly Group Policy...

As mentioned, if you use a 3rd-Party Utility, Settings, or Group-Policy, then it becomes a LOT more complicated to automate the process WITHOUT the use of user intervention, if at all.

We really need more information in order to be able to help you better !

You could accumulate the various settings into a reg file... if tutorials don't give all the registry settings then you can determine them using e.g. Regshot (free) yourself.

You haven't said how you apply these- 3rd party utility, manually via Settings, the registry, possibly Group Policy...

I'm surprised you mention Cortana though- she's gone into hiding. No need to disturb her- retired.

Hello @TheOneGuy,

TheOneGuy said:

I meant changes made through Windows registry, through Group Policy and Windows Settings accessible through Start menu.

That obviously makes it more difficult to automate.

I suspect that MOST of the Group Policy and Windows Settings changes can be achieved with .bat, .ps1, and .reg files [ mainly .reg files ]. I have a 145+ of such files that I use, a LOT of them sourced from the Tutorials on this Forum.

This way, with them ALL in a SINGLE folder, you could run them recursively using a Script.

I hope this helps.