ChrisTitusTech / winutil

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PowerShell utility that installs common Windows programs and applies system tweaks, fixes, and Windows Update settings from one GUI.

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Aimed at setting up a fresh Windows install quickly, it bundles app installs, debloating tweaks, troubleshooting config, and update controls, with presets (Standard, Minimal, Advanced) for unattended use. Must be run as Administrator; review the preset config before applying it.

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LanguagePowerShell

LicenseMIT

Created2022-04-28 (4y ago)

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Links

GitHub: github.com/ChrisTitusTech/winutil
Homepage: https://winutil.christitus.com/
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README excerpt

# Chris Titus Tech's Windows Utility
A curated compilation of Windows system tasks streamline **installs**, debloat with **tweaks**, troubleshoot with **config**, and configure **Windows updates**. Run it fresh on every new Windows install.
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## Quick Start
> **WinUtil must be run as Administrator** because it performs system-wide changes.
Open PowerShell or Terminal as admin, then run:
**Stable Branch (recommended)**
 [code] 
**Development Branch**
 [code] 
### How to open an admin terminal
- **Start menu:** Right-click Start → *Windows PowerShell (Admin)* or *Terminal (Admin)*
- **Search:** Press the `Windows key`, and type `PowerShell` or `Terminal`, then `Ctrl + Shift + Enter`
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## Automation / Presets
Apply a predefined configuration without manual selection:
 [code] 
| Preset | Description |
|--------|-------------|
| `Standard` | Balanced defaults for most users |
| `Minimal` | Minimal changes to suit every user |
| `Advanced` | Deep tweaks for power users |
To view exactly what each preset does, see:
https://github.com/ChrisTitusTech/winutil/blob/main/config/preset.json
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## Build & Develop
See https://github.com/ChrisTitusTech/winutil/blob/main/.github/CONTRIBUTING.md
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## Resources
- Official Documentation
- YouTube Tutorial
- ChrisTitus.com Article
- Known Issues
- Report an Issue
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## Support
- Leave a ⭐ to show support!
- Faster Dotnet Implementation for sale here: https://www.cttstore.com/windows-toolbox
## Sponsors
These are the sponsors that help keep this project alive with monthly contributions.
* Sponsors with a recurring subscription also get access to the .NET alternative. 
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## Contributors
Thanks to everyone who has contributed time and effort to this project. Keep rocking 🍻