builtbybel / builtbybel/bloatbox

Re-enable 'permanently disable' options?

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Description

This is more a question rather than an issue, but I've used the tool to make a few changes which I believe changed Group Policy settings that I don't know how to re-edit to re-enable them. Namely, disable Windows Updates permanently, and one setting that made my login screen not have any background (just a solid color). When I go into Windows Settings to edit either of these, they both say the settings are disabled due to a Group Policy - "*Some settings are managed by you organization" in yellow text at the top. Is there a way to override this or rollback the tool's changes for these? The Windows update one I believe has interfered with my ability to download apps from the Microsoft Store or to Login to my Xbox Game Pass app. Thank you!

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Research direction

The issue mentions Windows Settings, Group Policy, Windows Update, Microsoft Store, and Xbox Game Pass, but no repository files or tests. Start by identifying which tool entry points change these policies and determine whether rollback is currently supported. Done would require a clearly defined way to restore the affected settings and verify the related Windows services and apps work again.

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Assessment

Tech stack
powershell
Domain
operating-systems
Issue type
Feature
Difficulty
5/5
Estimated time
Over a week
Activity status
Stale
Clarity
Needs clarification
Newbie friendliness
20/100

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