SoftwareScannerGUI

WPF GUI tool for auditing all installed software on a Windows system. Designed as a debloat development aid -- scan everything installed, then use the output to write targeted debloat/removal scripts.

Features

• Multi-source scanning: AppX packages, Win32 registry (x64/x86/user), provisioned packages, WinGet, services, scheduled tasks, startup entries
• Real-time verbose output panel with timestamped log
• Dark theme UI (#1a1a2e deep blue)
• Install size column: Reads EstimatedSize from registry (KB), measures AppX package folder sizes. Total disk usage shown in status bar
• Category filter: ComboBox to filter view by source type (All, Registry, AppX, Services, etc.)
• Startup impact indicators: High/Low impact rating for startup items based on known heavy-hitters. Startup type classification (Run Key, Startup Folder, Service - Auto, Scheduled Task)
• Generate Removal Script: Select rows across any DataGrid, generates a complete .ps1 script with appropriate removal method per source type, error handling, and results summary
• Snapshot system: Save scan results to JSON. Compare two snapshots to see added/removed items (before/after debloat comparison)
• Export: Current tab CSV, all data CSV, debloat script, selected items, copy removal commands to clipboard
• Bloatware detection: Pattern-based flagging of known bloatware

Usage

# Run as Administrator for full visibility
.\SoftwareScannerGUI.ps1

Requirements

• Windows 10/11
• PowerShell 5.1+
• Administrator privileges (recommended)