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Window 11 Feature Request - Option to block creation of desktop shortcuts during install process
Please add a toggle in the windows settings which blocks installers from adding icons to the desktop. With so many awful installers just dumping icons onto the desktop without any option to decli...
Hi Reza_Ameri no, I'm referring to programs or applications which are installed on top of windows. For example if I install a web browser, or any other application I think there should be an option to surpress them from adding icons to the desktop so that I can use the desktop to store organised quick links to things that I actually want to be able to access quickly
You would be able to do some customization using Windows Image or OOBE, have a look at:
https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/windows-hardware/manufacture/desktop/customize-the-default-user-profile-by-using-copyprofile?view=windows-11
https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/windows-hardware/manufacture/desktop/boot-windows-to-audit-mode-or-oobe?view=windows-11
https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/windows-hardware/manufacture/desktop/customize-the-default-user-profile-by-using-copyprofile?view=windows-11
https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/windows-hardware/manufacture/desktop/boot-windows-to-audit-mode-or-oobe?view=windows-11