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Eclsipse Foundation offers enterprise-grade open source alternative to Microsoft’s VS Code Marketplace
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Claude Code wrote the Windows setup script I kept putting off, and my fresh installs now finish in 20 minutes
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Key FactsClaude Code creates a PowerShell script for Windows setups
Nov 5, 2026 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: xda-developers.com
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: xda-developers.com
- The script installs apps, adjusts Explorer and system settings, and removes items including Copilot, Recall, Bing results, widgets, and Start recommendations.
- Winget installs Notepad++, Brave, 7-Zip, VLC, Everything, VS Code, PowerToys, and about a dozen other applications.
- Installing WSL requires a reboot; Ubuntu then opens, and its setup still requires manual input.
- The author recommends carefully checking commands, as incorrect registry entries or unknown PowerShell commands can have serious consequences.
Keep in mind that editing the wrong registry keys or executing unknown PowerShell commands can have disastrous results.— Korbin warns readers in the article about the risks of running AI-generated PowerShell scripts without checking them.
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