Find-App.ps1

Find-App.ps1 is a PowerShell script designed to scan for applications on a Windows system. It searches across the registry, running processes, and files. The script supports quick, deep, or lite scans, can save reports, and optionally delete found applications.

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Features

• Scan for applications by name in the registry, processes, and files.
• Choose between Lite, Fast, or Deep scans.
• Run silently with minimal output.
• Save scan results to a report.
• Delete found applications automatically.
• Built-in examples for guidance.

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Requirements

• PowerShell 5.1 or higher
• Windows OS

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Usage

.\Find-App.ps1 -AppName "<ApplicationName>" [Switches]

Switches

-LiteScan      : Perform a quick scan (programs/files/folders only).
-DeepScan      : Perform a thorough scan (full registry depth).
-Silent        : Run the scan silently, showing only summary counts.
-SaveReport    : Save the scan results to a report file.
-DeleteFound   : Automatically delete found applications.
-Examples      : Show usage examples.

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Examples

# Example 1: Fast scan for Discord
.\Find-App.ps1 -AppName "Discord"

# Example 2: Lite scan for Zoom
.\Find-App.ps1 -AppName "Zoom" -LiteScan

# Example 3: Deep scan for Spotify and save report
.\Find-App.ps1 -AppName "Spotify" -DeepScan -SaveReport

# Example 4: Run a silent scan for Slack
.\Find-App.ps1 -AppName "Slack" -Silent

# Example 5: Delete found application Chrome
.\Find-App.ps1 -AppName "Chrome" -DeleteFound

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Notes

• -AppName (required): Needed for all scan operations.
• -Examples (optional): Shows usage examples and does not require an application name.
• -DeleteFound (optional): Prompts for confirmation (Y/N) before deleting any files, folders, or registry entries.
• -MaxDepth (optional): Sets the maximum number of folder and registry levels to scan, overriding the default for the selected scan mode.
• Colors in the output help highlight important information (process IDs, registry keys, etc.).

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Author

Neriton Paçarizi