Execution

Enable execution of PowerShell scripts:

PS> Set-ExecutionPolicy Unrestricted

Unblock PowerShell scripts and modules within this directory:

PS > ls -Recurse *.ps1 | Unblock-File
PS > ls -Recurse *.psm1 | Unblock-File

Usage

    Install all available updates for your system.
    Edit the scripts to fit your need.
    Run the scripts from a PowerShell with administrator priviledges (Explorer Files > Open Windows PowerShell > Open Windows PowerShell as administrator)
    PS > Restart-Computer
    Run disable-windows-defender.ps1 one more time.
    PS > Restart-Computer

Startmenu

In the past I included small fixes to make the startmenu more usable, like removing default tiles, disabling web search and so on. This is no longer the case since I am that fed up with it. This fucking menu breaks for apparently know reason, is slow, is a pain to configure / script and even shows ads out of the box!

Please replace it with something better, either use Classic Shell or Start is Back, but stop using that shit.
Known Issues
Startmenu Search

After running the scripts, the startmenu search-box may no longer work on newly created accounts. It seems like there is an issue with account initilization that is triggered when disabling the GeoLocation service. Following workaround has been discovered by BK from Atlanta:

    Delete registry key HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Services\lfsvc\TriggerInfo\3
    Re-enable GeoLocation service (set startup type to Automatic)
    Reboot
    Login with the account having the stated issue
    Start Cortana and set your preferences accordingly (web search and whatnot)

You may now disable the GeoLocation service again, the search box should remain functional.