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### Enable .NET Framework 3.5 during Setup

Source: https://winhance.net/docs/guides/autounattend.html

Uses DISM to install .NET Framework 3.5 from the installation media's \sources\sxs directory. This is performed in the specialize pass.

```powershell
DISM /Online /Enable-Feature /FeatureName:NetFx3 /All /LimitAccess /Source:"D:\sources\sxs"
```

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### Install Winhance via PowerShell

Source: https://winhance.net/docs/getting-started/installation.html

Use this command to quickly download and run the latest Winhance installer. Requires administrator privileges.

```powershell
irm "https://get.winhance.net" | iex
```

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### Windows 10 Clean Start Menu Layout XML

Source: https://winhance.net/docs/features/customizations/start-menu.html

This XML file defines an empty Start layout with no pinned tiles for Windows 10. It is used by Winhance to apply a clean Start Menu layout.

```xml
<?xml version="1.0" encoding="utf-8"?>
<LayoutModificationTemplate
    xmlns:defaultlayout="http://schemas.microsoft.com/Start/2014/FullDefaultLayout"
    xmlns:start="http://schemas.microsoft.com/Start/2014/StartLayout"
    Version="1"
    xmlns:taskbar="http://schemas.microsoft.com/Start/2014/TaskbarLayout"
    xmlns="http://schemas.microsoft.com/Start/2014/LayoutModification">
    <LayoutOptions StartTileGroupCellWidth="6" />
    <DefaultLayoutOverride>
        <StartLayoutCollection>
            <defaultlayout:StartLayout GroupCellWidth="6" />
        </StartLayoutCollection>
    </DefaultLayoutOverride>
</LayoutModificationTemplate>
```

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### Force Windows Edition Selection

Source: https://winhance.net/docs/guides/autounattend.html

Configures the Product Key and UI behavior to ensure the Windows Edition selection screen appears during installation. This is part of the windowsPE pass.

```xml
<settings pass="windowsPE">
    <component name="Microsoft-Windows-Shell-Setup" processorArchitecture="amd64" publicKeyToken="31bf3856ad364e35" language="neutral" version="15.0.17134.1">
        <ProductKey>00000-00000-00000-00000-00000</ProductKey>
        <WillShowUI>Always</WillShowUI>
    </component>
</settings>
```

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### Skip OOBE Screens

Source: https://winhance.net/docs/guides/autounattend.html

Configuration to hide various screens during the Out-of-Box Experience, including EULA, OEM registration, Microsoft Account prompts, and WiFi setup. This is set in the oobeSystem pass.

```xml
<settings pass="oobeSystem">
    <component name="Microsoft-Windows-Shell-Setup" processorArchitecture="amd64" publicKeyToken="31bf3856ad364e35" language="neutral" version="15.0.17134.1">
        <OOBE>
            <HideEULAPage>true</HideEULAPage>
            <HideOEMRegistrationScreen>true</HideOEMRegistrationScreen>
            <HideOnlineAccountScreens>true</HideOnlineAccountScreens>
            <HideWirelessSetupInOOBE>true</HideWirelessSetupInOOBE>
        </OOBE>
    </component>
</settings>
```

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### Bypass Network Requirement (BypassNRO)

Source: https://winhance.net/docs/guides/autounattend.html

Adds a registry key to bypass the network connection requirement during OOBE, allowing local account setup. This is configured in the specialize pass.

```xml
<settings pass="specialize">
    <component name="Microsoft-Windows-OOBE" processorArchitecture="amd64" publicKeyToken="31bf3856ad364e35" language="neutral" version="15.0.17134.1">
        <BypassNRO>true</BypassNRO>
    </component>
</settings>
```

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### Disable Network Adapters during Setup

Source: https://winhance.net/docs/guides/autounattend.html

A PowerShell command to temporarily disable all network adapters. This prevents forced Microsoft Account login and driver downloads during OOBE. Use in the specialize pass.

```powershell
Get-NetAdapter | Disable-NetAdapter
```

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### Bypass Windows 11 Hardware Checks

Source: https://winhance.net/docs/guides/autounattend.html

Registry keys to bypass TPM, Secure Boot, RAM, CPU, storage, and disk checks for Windows 11 installation. Add these to the windowsPE pass.

```xml
<settings pass="windowsPE">
    <component name="Microsoft-Windows-Setup" processorArchitecture="amd64" publicKeyToken="31bf3856ad364e35" language="neutral" version="15.0.17134.1">
        <LabConfig>
            <BypassTPMCheck>true</BypassTPMCheck>
            <BypassSecureBootCheck>true</BypassSecureBootCheck>
            <BypassRAMCheck>true</BypassRAMCheck>
            <BypassCPUCheck>true</BypassCPUCheck>
            <BypassStorageCheck>true</BypassStorageCheck>
            <BypassDiskCheck>true</BypassDiskCheck>
        </LabConfig>
    </component>
</settings>
```

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### Enable Aero Peek via Registry

Source: https://winhance.net/docs/features/optimizations/gaming-performance.html

Enable the Aero Peek feature, allowing users to preview the desktop by hovering over the taskbar. Set 'EnableAeroPeek' to 1.

```powershell
reg add "HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Windows\DWM" /v EnableAeroPeek /t REG_DWORD /d 1 /f
```

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### Winhance Configuration File Structure

Source: https://winhance.net/docs/guides/configuration-files.html

This JSON structure defines the configuration for Winhance, including app selections, optimizations, and customizations. It is used for importing and exporting settings.

```json
{
  "Version": "2.0",
  "CreatedAt": "2026-01-29T12:00:00Z",
  "WindowsApps": {
    "IsIncluded": true,
    "Items": [
      {
        "Id": "microsoft-edge",
        "Name": "Microsoft Edge",
        "IsSelected": true,
        "AppxPackageName": "Microsoft.MicrosoftEdge.Stable"
      }
    ]
  },
  "ExternalApps": {
    "IsIncluded": true,
    "Items": [
      {
        "Id": "brave-browser",
        "Name": "Brave",
        "IsSelected": true,
        "WinGetPackageId": "Brave.Brave"
      }
    ]
  },
  "Optimize": {
    "IsIncluded": true,
    "Features": {
      "privacy-security": {
        "IsIncluded": true,
        "Items": [
          {
            "Id": "telemetry-disable",
            "Name": "Disable Telemetry",
            "IsSelected": true,
            "InputType": "Toggle"
          }
        ]
      }
    }
  },
  "Customize": {
    "IsIncluded": true,
    "Features": {
      "windows-theme": {
        "IsIncluded": true,
        "Items": [
          {
            "Id": "theme-mode-windows",
            "Name": "Windows Theme",
            "SelectedIndex": 0
          }
        ]
      }
    }
  }
}
```

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### Enable Taskbar Thumbnail Previews via Registry

Source: https://winhance.net/docs/features/optimizations/gaming-performance.html

Enable caching of taskbar thumbnail previews for faster display by setting 'DisablePreviewWindow' to 0. This is a useful feature.

```powershell
reg add "HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\Advanced" /v DisablePreviewWindow /t REG_DWORD /d 0 /f
```

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### Enable a Scheduled Task

Source: https://winhance.net/docs/features/optimizations/gaming-performance.html

Use this command to enable a specific scheduled task. Replace '...' with the actual task path.

```bash
schtasks /Change /TN "..." /Enable
```

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### Re-enable Network Adapters after OOBE

Source: https://winhance.net/docs/guides/autounattend.html

A command to re-enable all network adapters, restoring internet connectivity after the OOBE phase. This is typically set as a First Logon Command.

```powershell
Get-NetAdapter | Enable-NetAdapter
```

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### Disable Window Animations via Registry

Source: https://winhance.net/docs/features/optimizations/gaming-performance.html

Disable smooth animations when minimizing and maximizing windows by setting the 'MinAnimate' registry value to '0'. This improves performance.

```powershell
reg add "HKCU\Control Panel\Desktop\WindowMetrics" /v MinAnimate /t REG_SZ /d 0 /f
```

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### Enable/Disable Power Efficiency Diagnostics Task

Source: https://winhance.net/docs/features/optimizations/gaming-performance.html

Commands to enable or disable the Power Efficiency Diagnostics task, which analyzes system power consumption. It is recommended to keep this disabled to conserve resources.

```bash
schtasks /Change /TN "\Microsoft\Windows\Power Efficiency Diagnostics\AnalyzeSystem" /Enable
```

```bash
schtasks /Change /TN "\Microsoft\Windows\Power Efficiency Diagnostics\AnalyzeSystem" /Disable
```
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