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Windows 11 Registry Tweaks Reference — Complete Key List

This document provides total transparency into the exact registry keys and values modified by the WinAurex Framework. This is intended for power users, system administrators, and security auditors who want to know exactly what is happening under the hood.


TweakRegistry PathValue NameTarget Value
Disable CopilotHKCU:\Software\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\WindowsCopilotTurnOffWindowsCopilot1
Disable WidgetsHKLM:\SOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\DshAllowNewsAndInterests0
Hide RecommendedHKLM:\SOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\ExplorerHideRecommendedSection1
Disable ToastsHKCU:\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\PushNotificationsToastEnabled0
TweakRegistry PathValue NameTarget Value
Show Hidden FilesHKCU:\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\AdvancedHidden1
Show ExtensionsHKCU:\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\AdvancedHideFileExt0
Launch to This PCHKCU:\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\AdvancedLaunchTo1
Compact ViewHKCU:\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\AdvancedUseCompactMode1
Classic Context MenuHKCU:\Software\Classes\CLSID\{86ca1aa0-34aa-4e8b-a509-50c905bae2a2}\InprocServer32(Default)(Empty)
Disable Web SearchHKCU:\Software\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\ExplorerDisableSearchBoxSuggestions1
Disable HighlightsHKCU:\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\SearchSettingsIsDynamicSearchBoxEnabled0
TweakRegistry PathValue NameTarget Value
Disable Diagnostic DataHKLM:\SOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\DataCollectionAllowTelemetry0
Disable Tailored Exp.HKCU:\Software\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\CloudContentDisableTailoredExperiencesWithDiagnosticData1
Disable Activity HistoryHKLM:\SOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\SystemPublishUserActivities0
Disable Clipboard Hist.HKCU:\Software\Microsoft\ClipboardEnableClipboardHistory0
Disable Cloud ClipboardHKCU:\Software\Microsoft\ClipboardEnableCloudClipboard0
Disable Camera (Lock)HKLM:\SOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\PersonalizationNoLockScreenCamera1
Disable Camera (Apps)HKCU:\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\CapabilityAccessManager\ConsentStore\webcamValueDeny
TweakRegistry PathValue NameTarget Value
Disable HibernationHKLM:\System\CurrentControlSet\Control\PowerHibernateEnabled0
Enable Game ModeHKCU:\Software\Microsoft\GameBarAutoGameModeEnabled1
Enable HAGSHKLM:\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Control\GraphicsDriversHwSchMode2
Disable Driver UpdatesHKLM:\SOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\WindowsUpdateExcludeWUDriversInQualityUpdate1
Disable Delivery Opt.HKLM:\SOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\DeliveryOptimizationDODownloadMode0

Note: Many other modifications in this framework are executed via powercfg, schtasks, Get-Service, and Get-AppxPackage, which do not rely directly on raw registry key injection. Those operations are documented within their respective .ps1 scripts.