FloriDevs W11Fixer - Installation Guide

📋 Prerequisites

• Windows 11 operating system
• Administrator access
• Internet connection (for Firefox download)

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🚀 Step-by-Step Installation

Step 1: Download the Script

1. Copy the entire PowerShell script
2. Open Notepad or any text editor
3. Paste the script content
4. Save the file as FloriDevs-W11Fixer.ps1
   • Make sure to select "All Files" in the save dialog
   • The file extension MUST be .ps1 (not .txt)

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Step 2: Configure PowerShell Execution Policy

Windows blocks PowerShell scripts by default for security. You need to temporarily allow script execution.

Method A: Temporary Bypass (Recommended)

1. Press Win + X and select "Terminal (Admin)" or "PowerShell (Admin)"
2. In the PowerShell window, type:

   Set-ExecutionPolicy -Scope Process -ExecutionPolicy Bypass

3. Press Enter and confirm with Y if prompted
4. This allows scripts ONLY for the current PowerShell session

Method B: Permanent Change (Use with caution)

1. Press Win + X and select "Terminal (Admin)" or "PowerShell (Admin)"
2. Type:

   Set-ExecutionPolicy RemoteSigned

3. Press Enter and confirm with Y
4. This allows locally created scripts to run permanently

Note: Method A is safer as it only affects the current session!

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Step 3: Navigate to Script Location

In the same PowerShell window, navigate to where you saved the script:

cd C:\Users\YourUsername\Downloads

Replace YourUsername with your actual username, or navigate to wherever you saved the file.

Tip: You can also type cd (with a space) and drag-and-drop the folder into PowerShell!

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Step 4: Run the Script

Execute the script with this command:

.\FloriDevs-W11Fixer.ps1

Press Enter and the script will start running!

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🛡️ Windows Security Warnings

If Windows Defender SmartScreen Blocks the Script:

Option 1: Unblock via File Properties

1. Right-click on FloriDevs-W11Fixer.ps1
2. Select "Properties"
3. At the bottom, check the box "Unblock"
4. Click "Apply" then "OK"
5. Run the script again

Option 2: Bypass SmartScreen Temporarily Instead of running the script normally, use:

PowerShell.exe -ExecutionPolicy Bypass -File .\FloriDevs-W11Fixer.ps1

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⚡ Quick Start (All-in-One Method)

If you want to run the script with a single command without changing system policies:

1. Open PowerShell as Administrator
2. Navigate to script location: cd C:\Path\To\Script
3. Run this single command:

   PowerShell.exe -ExecutionPolicy Bypass -File .\FloriDevs-W11Fixer.ps1

This bypasses execution policy for this one script only!

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🔄 After Running the Script

1. The script will show progress for each optimization step
2. When complete, you'll be asked if you want to restart
3. Restart is REQUIRED for all changes to take effect
4. After restart, check that:
   • Taskbar icons are on the left
   • Right-click shows the old context menu
   • Firefox is installed (if it wasn't before)

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⚠️ Troubleshooting

"Cannot be loaded because running scripts is disabled"

• You didn't change the execution policy (see Step 2)
• Use the Quick Start method instead

"Access Denied" errors

• You're not running PowerShell as Administrator
• Right-click PowerShell and select "Run as Administrator"

Firefox doesn't install

• Check your internet connection
• Download manually from: https://www.mozilla.org/firefox/
• The script will skip installation if Firefox is already present

Edge is still present

• Edge cannot be fully removed without breaking Windows
• The script disables it as much as possible
• Use Firefox as your default browser instead

Context menu didn't change

• Restart your computer
• Press Win + R, type explorer.exe, and restart Explorer

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🔒 Security Notes

• This script only modifies Windows settings and registry entries
• It does NOT download or install anything malicious
• Firefox is downloaded directly from Mozilla's official servers
• All changes can be reversed manually if needed
• The script does NOT:
  • Delete language packs
  • Change keyboard layouts
  • Modify system files
  • Send data anywhere

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📞 Support

If you encounter any issues:

1. Make sure you're running as Administrator
2. Check that you followed all steps correctly
3. Verify Windows 11 is up to date
4. Create a System Restore Point before running (optional but recommended)

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🔙 How to Undo Changes

If you want to revert some changes:

Restore Windows 11 Context Menu:

reg delete "HKCU\Software\Classes\CLSID\{86ca1aa0-34aa-4e8b-a509-50c905bae2a2}" /f

Move Taskbar Back to Center:

Set-ItemProperty -Path "HKCU:\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\Advanced" -Name "TaskbarAl" -Value 1

Then restart Explorer or your computer.

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✅ Verification Checklist

After running and restarting, verify:

• Taskbar icons are aligned to the left
• Right-click shows classic Windows menu
• Bloatware apps are removed (check Start menu)
• Firefox is installed and working
• Edge doesn't start automatically
• System is running smoothly

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Enjoy your optimized Windows 11! 🎉

FloriDevs W11Fixer v1.0