Raphire/Win11Debloat 2026.08.24

Release 2026.08.24

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What's Changed

• fix: honor cancellation during changes by @ShiroKSH in #700
• fix: escape Windows Terminal path by @ShiroKSH in #702
• fix(registry-restore): reject Data/Kind mismatches before restore begins by @STiFLeR7 in #704
• feat: add comprehensive test suite by @Raphire in #708
• refactor: rename function and file names to match approved verbs by @Raphire in #708
• refactor: rename NoRestartExplorer parameter to SkipExplorerRestart by @Raphire in #709
• fix: force stop widget processes to prevent prompt by @Raphire in #713
• feat: improve registry backup safety and add optional backup skipping by @Raphire in #710
• fix: support QWord, ExpandString and MultiString in the .reg fallback writer by @SashankBhamidi in #715
• fix: remove Mark-of-the-Web from script files at startup by @HetCreep in #724
• feat: add timeout for WinGet uninstall to prevent hanging by @Raphire in #731
• feat: Enhance app removal verification and error reporting by @Raphire in #735
• fix: actually handle ForceRemoveEdge parameter by @Raphire in #736
• fix: match tweak presets and app-removal scope by stable ID instead of translatable text by @SashankBhamidi in #737
• fix: improve error handling in Set-StoreSearchSuggestionsDisabled by @Raphire in #739
• feat: add FeatureId and launcher parameter contract tests by @ryanduguid in #751
• fix: improve error reporting when fetching files from GitHub by @Raphire in #753
• feat: add an option to hide the desktop Spotlight icon without disabling wallpaper rotation by @ryanduguid in #746
• feat: improve error reporting & handling by @Raphire in #741

New Contributors

• @ShiroKSH made their first contribution in #700
• @STiFLeR7 made their first contribution in #704
• @ryanduguid made their first contribution in #751

Full Changelog: 2026.07.11...2026.08.24