Implemented Apps and Windows Features Removal

[HotCakeX]

• New Feature: Introduced the ability to remove built-in apps using the Harden Windows Security module. This functionality is available on a dedicated page. The list of removable apps is stored in a JSON file, providing flexibility and extensibility.

Note

When apps are removed using the Harden Windows Security module, they are removed for all users, and they won't come back when you create a new user. They are re-installable from the Microsoft Store if necessary.

• New Feature: Added a new page for managing Optional Windows Features. While the Harden Windows Security module already includes an Optional Features category in the hardening measures section, this new page allows for granular control, enabling you to fine-tune which features to enable or disable. It also includes additional optional features that can be removed.

• Compliance Checking Enhancement: Added support for VBScript compliance checks.

• Code Improvements: Implemented several code enhancements and optimizations.

• UI Enhancements: Updated the button styles on the ASR Rules and Unprotect pages. The new design replaces the previous animated buttons with play icons, offering a cleaner and more modern look.

• This PR also completes the first half of this feature request: [Suggestion]: Offer Removal of telemetry and pre-installed apps from the OS in Harden Windows Security Module #479

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• Harden-Windows-Security Module/.editorconfig: Language not supported
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• Harden-Windows-Security Module/Main files/C#/CimInstances/MDM.cs: Evaluated as low risk
• Harden-Windows-Security Module/Main files/C#/Others/AsyncDownloader.cs: Evaluated as low risk
• Harden-Windows-Security Module/Main files/C#/GUI/Unprotect/View.cs: Evaluated as low risk
• Harden-Windows-Security Module/Main files/C#/GUI/Protection/Variables.cs: Evaluated as low risk
• Harden-Windows-Security Module/Main files/C#/GUI/Exclusions/View.cs: Evaluated as low risk
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• Harden-Windows-Security Module/Main files/C#/Others/CSVImporter.cs: Evaluated as low risk
• Harden-Windows-Security Module/Main files/C#/GUI/BitLocker/View.cs: Evaluated as low risk
• Harden-Windows-Security Module/Main files/C#/GUI/ASRRules/View.cs: Evaluated as low risk
• Harden-Windows-Security Module/Main files/C#/GUI/Log/View.cs: Evaluated as low risk
• Harden-Windows-Security Module/Main files/C#/GUI/Confirm/SecOp.cs: Evaluated as low risk
• Harden-Windows-Security Module/Main files/C#/Confirm Methods/SYSTEMScheduledTasks.cs: Evaluated as low risk