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@@ -41,6 +41,15 @@
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"winget": "ToEverything.AFFiNE",
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"foss": true
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},
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"ai-as-workspace": {
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"category": "AI-Automation",
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"choco": "na",
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"content": "AI as Workspace",
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"description": "Workspace-style AI chat client with multiple workspaces, plugins, and local-first design; open-source (BSD-3-Clause).",
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"link": "https://aiaw.app/",
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"winget": "NitroRCr.AIasWorkspace",
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"foss": true
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},
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"aimp": {
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"category": "Multimedia Tools",
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"choco": "aimp",
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@@ -92,6 +101,15 @@
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"link": "https://anydesk.com/",
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"winget": "AnyDesk.AnyDesk"
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},
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"anythingllm": {
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"category": "AI-Automation",
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"choco": "na",
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"content": "AnythingLLM",
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"description": "Desktop AI application for chat with documents (RAG) and agent workflows; offers a Windows installer and an open-source codebase.",
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"link": "https://anythingllm.com/",
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"winget": "na",
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"foss": true
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},
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"audacity": {
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"category": "Multimedia Tools",
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"choco": "audacity",
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@@ -126,6 +144,15 @@
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"winget": "AutoHotkey.AutoHotkey",
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"foss": true
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},
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"autoit": {
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"category": "AI-Automation",
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"choco": "autoit.install",
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"content": "AutoIt",
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"description": "Windows GUI automation scripting tool (freeware) used to automate keystrokes, mouse actions, and window/control interactions.",
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"link": "https://www.autoitscript.com/site/autoit/",
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"winget": "na",
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"foss": false
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},
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"azuredatastudio": {
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"category": "Microsoft Tools",
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"choco": "azure-data-studio",
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@@ -213,6 +240,15 @@
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"link": "https://www.bulkrenameutility.co.uk",
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"winget": "TGRMNSoftware.BulkRenameUtility"
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},
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"buzz": {
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"category": "AI-Automation",
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"choco": "na",
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"content": "Buzz",
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"description": "Offline audio transcription and translation desktop app powered by Whisper, packaged for Windows and available via WinGet.",
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"link": "https://github.com/chidiwilliams/buzz",
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"winget": "ChidiWilliams.Buzz",
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"foss": true
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},
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"AdvancedRenamer": {
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"category": "Utilities",
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"choco": "advanced-renamer",
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@@ -221,6 +257,14 @@
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"link": "https://www.advancedrenamer.com/",
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"winget": "HulubuluSoftware.AdvancedRenamer"
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},
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"citrixworkspaceapp": {
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"category": "Utilities",
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"choco": "citrix-workspace",
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"content": "Citrix Workspace app",
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"description": "a secure, unified client application that provides instant access to virtual desktops, SaaS, web, and Windows apps from any device (Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android) or browser.",
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"link": "https://www.citrix.com/downloads/workspace-app/",
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"winget": "Citrix.Workspace",
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},
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"calibre": {
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"category": "Document",
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"choco": "calibre",
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@@ -248,6 +292,14 @@
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"winget": "Cemu.Cemu",
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"foss": true
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},
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"chatgpt": {
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"category": "AI-Automation",
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"choco": "na",
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"content": "ChatGPT",
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"description": "ChatGPT desktop app provides direct access to OpenAI's conversational AI assistant for writing, analysis, and productivity tasks.",
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"link": "https://openai.com/chatgpt/desktop/",
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"winget": "OpenAI.ChatGPT"
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},
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"chatterino": {
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"category": "Communications",
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"choco": "chatterino",
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@@ -274,6 +326,24 @@
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"winget": "Hibbiki.Chromium",
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"foss": true
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},
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"claude": {
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"category": "AI-Automation",
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"choco": "claude",
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"content": "Claude",
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"description": "Anthropic's Claude desktop application for Windows, designed for focused AI-assisted work and chat.",
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"link": "https://claude.ai/",
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"winget": "Anthropic.Claude",
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"foss": false
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},
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"claude-code": {
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"category": "AI-Automation",
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"choco": "claude-code",
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"content": "Claude Code",
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"description": "Anthropic's agentic coding tool for the terminal/IDE workflows, available on Windows and distributed via WinGet.",
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"link": "https://code.claude.com/",
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"winget": "Anthropic.ClaudeCode",
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"foss": false
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},
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"clementine": {
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"category": "Multimedia Tools",
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"choco": "clementine",
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"winget": "CrystalDewWorld.CrystalDiskMark",
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"foss": true
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},
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"cursor": {
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"category": "Development",
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"choco": "cursoride",
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"content": "Cursor",
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"description": "AI-powered code editor (VS Code-based) with agentic coding features and integrated AI assistance for development workflows.",
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"link": "https://cursor.com/",
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"winget": "Anysphere.Cursor",
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"foss": false
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},
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"darktable": {
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"category": "Multimedia Tools",
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"choco": "darktable",
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@@ -379,6 +458,15 @@
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"link": "https://www.wagnardsoft.com/display-driver-uninstaller-DDU-",
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"winget": "Wagnardsoft.DisplayDriverUninstaller"
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},
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"deepl": {
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"category": "AI-Automation",
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"choco": "deepl",
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"content": "DeepL",
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"description": "DeepL desktop translation and writing assistant for Windows, including shortcuts and in-app writing improvement features.",
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"link": "https://www.deepl.com/en/windows-app",
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"winget": "DeepL.DeepL",
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"foss": false
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},
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"deluge": {
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"category": "Utilities",
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"choco": "deluge",
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"winget": "GitHub.cli",
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"foss": true
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},
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"github-copilot-cli": {
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"category": "AI-Automation",
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"choco": "na",
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"content": "GitHub Copilot CLI",
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"description": "GitHub Copilot experience for the command line: natural-language assistance for commands and development tasks; distributed via WinGet.",
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"link": "https://github.com/github/copilot-cli",
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"winget": "GitHub.Copilot",
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"foss": false
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},
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"githubdesktop": {
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"category": "Development",
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"choco": "git;github-desktop",
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"link": "https://www.google.com/drive/",
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"winget": "Google.GoogleDrive"
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},
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"gpt4all": {
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"category": "AI-Automation",
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"choco": "gpt4all",
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"content": "GPT4All",
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"description": "Open-source desktop application to run LLMs locally with an emphasis on privacy (MIT-licensed codebase).",
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"link": "https://nomic.ai/gpt4all",
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"winget": "nomic.gpt4all",
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"foss": true
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},
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"gpuz": {
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"category": "Utilities",
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"choco": "gpu-z",
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"winget": "SFLinux.Jami",
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"foss": true
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},
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"jan": {
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"category": "AI-Automation",
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"choco": "jan",
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"content": "Jan",
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"description": "Open-source ChatGPT alternative that runs on your computer (offline-first desktop AI assistant / local model runner).",
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"link": "https://jan.ai/",
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"winget": "Jan.Jan",
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"foss": true
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},
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"java8": {
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"category": "Development",
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"choco": "corretto8jdk",
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"winget": "rocksdanister.LivelyWallpaper",
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"foss": true
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},
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"lm-studio": {
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"category": "AI-Automation",
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"choco": "lm-studio",
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"content": "LM Studio",
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"description": "Desktop app to discover, download, and run local LLMs on your machine, with a built-in chat UI and local inference tooling.",
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"link": "https://lmstudio.ai/",
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"winget": "ElementLabs.LMStudio",
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"foss": false
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},
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"localsend": {
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"category": "Utilities",
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"choco": "localsend.install",
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"winget": "Logseq.Logseq",
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"foss": true
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},
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"logitechghub": {
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"category": "Utilities",
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"choco": "lghub",
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"content": "Logitech G Hub",
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"description": "Official software for managing Logitech gaming peripherals (mice, keyboards, headsets, lighting profiles, etc.).",
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"link": "https://www.logitechg.com/en-us/software/ghub",
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"winget": "Logitech.GHUB"
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},
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"malwarebytes": {
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"category": "Utilities",
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"choco": "malwarebytes",
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"link": "https://meldmerge.org/",
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"winget": "Meld.Meld",
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"foss": true
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},
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"microsoft-aishell": {
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"category": "AI-Automation",
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"choco": "na",
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"content": "Microsoft AI Shell",
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"description": "CLI shell that connects to AI assistance providers ('agents') for command-line productivity; distributed via WinGet.",
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"link": "https://github.com/PowerShell/AIShell",
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"winget": "Microsoft.AIShell",
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"foss": true
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},
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"microsoft-copilot": {
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"category": "AI-Automation",
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"choco": "na",
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"content": "Microsoft Copilot",
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"description": "Microsoft Copilot desktop app for Windows (consumer Copilot), distributed via Microsoft Store and commonly installed via its Store ID.",
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"link": "https://apps.microsoft.com/detail/9nht9rb2f4hd",
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"winget": "9NHT9RB2F4HD",
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"foss": false
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},
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"ModernFlyouts": {
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"category": "Multimedia Tools",
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"winget": "KDE.Okular",
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"foss": true
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},
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"ollama": {
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"category": "AI-Automation",
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"choco": "na",
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"content": "Ollama",
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"description": "Ollama lets you run and manage local large language models on your desktop.",
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"link": "https://ollama.com/",
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"winget": "Ollama.Ollama",
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"foss": true
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},
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"onedrive": {
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"category": "Microsoft Tools",
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"choco": "onedrive",
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"link": "https://potplayer.tv/",
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"winget": "Daum.PotPlayer"
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},
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"power-automate-desktop": {
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"category": "AI-Automation",
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"choco": "na",
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"content": "Power Automate for desktop",
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"description": "Microsoft's Windows RPA tool for building desktop flows to automate repetitive tasks across apps and services.",
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"link": "https://powerautomate.microsoft.com/desktop/",
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"winget": "na",
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"foss": false
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},
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"processexplorer": {
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"category": "Microsoft Tools",
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"choco": "na",
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"link": "https://parsec.app/",
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"winget": "Parsec.Parsec"
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},
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"pdf-xchange": {
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"category": "Document",
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"choco": "pdfxchangeeditor",
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"content": "PDF-XChangeEditor",
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"description": "a comprehensive Windows-based software suite and editor for creating, viewing, editing, annotating, and signing PDF files.",
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"link": "https://www.pdf-xchange.com/",
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"winget": "TrackerSoftware.PDF-XChangeEditor"
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},
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"pdf24creator": {
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"category": "Document",
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"choco": "pdf24",
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"winget": "GianlucaPernigotto.Videomass",
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"foss": true
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},
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"visualstudio": {
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"visualstudio2022": {
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"category": "Development",
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"choco": "visualstudio2022community",
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"content": "Visual Studio 2022",
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"link": "https://visualstudio.microsoft.com/",
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"winget": "Microsoft.VisualStudio.2022.Community"
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},
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"visualstudio2026": {
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"category": "Development",
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"choco": "visualstudio2026community",
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"content": "Visual Studio 2026",
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"description": "Visual Studio 2026 is an integrated development environment (IDE) for building, debugging, and deploying applications.",
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"link": "https://visualstudio.microsoft.com/",
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"winget": "Microsoft.VisualStudio.2026.Community"
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},
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"vivaldi": {
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"category": "Browsers",
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"choco": "vivaldi",
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"link": "https://www.dropbox.com/en_GB/desktop",
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"winget": "Dropbox.Dropbox"
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},
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"Overwolf": {
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"category": "Games",
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"choco": "overwolf",
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"content": "Overwolf",
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"description": "Popular platform for game overlays and companion apps (mod managers, trackers, etc.), widely used by gamers.",
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"link": "https://www.overwolf.com/app/overwolf-curseforge",
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"winget": "Overwolf.CurseForge"
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},
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"OFGB": {
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"category": "Utilities",
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"choco": "ofgb",
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### Testing your changes
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* To test to see if your changes work as intended run following commands in a powershell teminal as admin:
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* To test to see if your changes work as intended run following commands in a powershell terminal as admin:
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* Change the directory where you are running the commands to the forked project.
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* `cd {path to the folder with the compile.ps1}`
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irm https://github.com/ChrisTitusTech/Winutil/releases/latest/download/Winutil.ps1 | iex
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```
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If you are seeing errors referencing TLS or security, you may be running an older version of Windows where TLS 1.2 is not the default security protocol used for network connections. The following commands will force .NET to use TLS 1.2, and download the script directly using .NET instead of PowerShell:
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```
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[Net.ServicePointManager]::SecurityProtocol = [Net.SecurityProtocolType]::Tls12
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irm https://christitus.com/win | iex
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```
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If it still isn't working in your region, it may be due to temporary ISP or network filtering of GitHub content domains. This has been reported by some users in India in the past. See: [Times of India](https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/gadgets-news/github-content-domain-blocked-for-these-indian-users-reports/articleshow/96687992.cms).
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If you are still having issues, try using a **VPN**, or changing your **DNS provider** to one of following two providers:
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@@ -34,160 +27,3 @@ If your PowerShell session is running in **Constrained Language Mode**, some scr
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$ExecutionContext.SessionState.LanguageMode
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```
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If it returns `ConstrainedLanguage`, you may need to switch to `FullLanguage` mode or run the script in a session with administrative privileges. Be aware that some security policies may enforce Constrained Language Mode, especially in corporate or managed environments.
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### Script blocked by Execution Policy
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1. Ensure you are running PowerShell as admin: Press `Windows key`+`X` and select _PowerShell (Admin)_ in Windows 10, or `Windows Terminal (Admin)` in Windows 11.
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2. In the PowerShell window, type this to allow unsigned code to execute and run the installation script:
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```
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Set-ExecutionPolicy Unrestricted -Scope Process -Force
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irm https://christitus.com/win | iex
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```
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## Runtime Issues
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### WinGet configuration
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If you have not installed anything using PowerShell before, you may be prompted to configure WinGet. This requires user interaction on first run. You will need to manually type `y` into the PowerShell console and press enter to continue. Once you do it the first time, you will not be prompted again.
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## Windows Issues
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### Windows takes longer to shut down
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This could be for a number of reasons:
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- Turn on fast startup: Press `Windows key`+`R`, then type:
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```bat
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control /name Microsoft.PowerOptions /page pageGlobalSettings
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```
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If that doesn't work, disable Hibernation:
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- Press `Windows key`+`X` and select _PowerShell (Admin)_ in Windows 10, or `Windows Terminal (Admin)` in Windows 11, then type:
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```bat
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powercfg /H off
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```
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Related issue: [#69](https://github.com/ChrisTitusTech/Winutil/issues/69)
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### Windows Search does not work
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Enable Background Apps. Related issues: [#69](https://github.com/ChrisTitusTech/Winutil/issues/69) [#95](https://github.com/ChrisTitusTech/Winutil/issues/95) [#232](https://github.com/ChrisTitusTech/Winutil/issues/232)
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### Xbox Game Bar Activation Broken
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Set the Xbox Accessory Management Service to Automatic:
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```powershell
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Get-Service -Name "XboxGipSvc" | Set-Service -StartupType Automatic
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```
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Related issue: [#198](https://github.com/ChrisTitusTech/Winutil/issues/198)
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### Windows 11: Quick Settings no longer works
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Launch the script and click _Enable Action Center_.
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### Explorer (file browser) no longer launches
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- Press `Windows key`+`R`, then type:
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|
||||
```bat
|
||||
control /name Microsoft.FolderOptions
|
||||
```
|
||||
|
||||
- Change the _Open File Explorer to_ option to _This PC_.
|
||||
|
||||
### Battery drains too fast
|
||||
|
||||
If you're using a laptop or tablet and find your battery drains too fast, please try the below troubleshooting steps, and report the results back to the Winutil community.
|
||||
|
||||
1. **Check Battery Health:**
|
||||
- Press `Windows key`+`X` and select _PowerShell (Admin)_ in Windows 10, or `Windows Terminal (Admin)` in Windows 11.
|
||||
- Run the following command to generate a battery report:
|
||||
```powershell
|
||||
powercfg /batteryreport /output "C:\battery_report.html"
|
||||
```
|
||||
- Open the generated HTML report to review information about battery health and usage. A battery with poor health may hold less charge, discharge faster, or cause other issues.
|
||||
|
||||
2. **Review Power Settings:**
|
||||
- Open Settings and go to _System_ > _Power & battery_ (Windows 11) or _System_ > _Power & sleep_ (Windows 10).
|
||||
- Adjust power plan settings based on your preferences and usage patterns.
|
||||
- Click on _Additional power settings_ to access advanced power settings that may help.
|
||||
|
||||
3. **Identify Power-Hungry Apps:**
|
||||
- Right-click on the taskbar and select _Task Manager_.
|
||||
- Navigate to the _Processes_ tab to identify applications with high CPU or memory usage.
|
||||
- Consider reconfiguring, closing, disabling, or uninstalling applications that use a lot of resources.
|
||||
|
||||
4. **Update Drivers:**
|
||||
- Visit your device manufacturer's website or use Windows Update to check for driver updates.
|
||||
- Ensure graphics, chipset, and other essential drivers are up to date.
|
||||
|
||||
5. **Check for Windows Updates:**
|
||||
- Open Settings and go to _Windows Update_ (Windows 11) or _Update & Security_ > _Windows Update_ (Windows 10).
|
||||
- Check for and install any available updates for your operating system.
|
||||
|
||||
6. **Reduce Screen Brightness:**
|
||||
- Open the Settings app, and go to _System_ > _Display_.
|
||||
- Adjust screen brightness based on your preferences and lighting conditions.
|
||||
|
||||
7. **Enable Battery Saver:**
|
||||
- Open the Settings app, and go to _System_ > _Battery_.
|
||||
- Turn on _Battery saver_ to limit background activity and conserve power.
|
||||
|
||||
8. **Check Power Usage in Settings:**
|
||||
- Open the Settings app, and go to _System_ > _Battery_ > _Battery usage by app_.
|
||||
- Review the list of apps and their power usage. Disable or uninstall any you don't need.
|
||||
|
||||
9. **Check Background Apps:**
|
||||
- Review background app permissions in Settings (location varies by Windows version and app type).
|
||||
- Disable or uninstall unnecessary apps running in the background.
|
||||
|
||||
10. **Use `powercfg` for Analysis:**
|
||||
- Press `Windows key`+`X` and select _PowerShell (Admin)_ in Windows 10, or `Windows Terminal (Admin)` in Windows 11.
|
||||
- Run the following command to analyze energy usage and generate a report:
|
||||
```powershell
|
||||
powercfg /energy /output "C:\energy_report.html"
|
||||
```
|
||||
- Open the generated HTML report to identify energy consumption patterns.
|
||||
|
||||
11. **Review Event Logs:**
|
||||
- Open Event Viewer by searching for it in the Start menu.
|
||||
- Navigate to _Windows Logs_ > _System_.
|
||||
- Look for events with the source _Power-Troubleshooter_ to identify power-related events. These may highlight battery, input power, and other issues.
|
||||
|
||||
12. **Check Wake-up Sources:**
|
||||
- Press `Windows key`+`X` and select _PowerShell (Admin)_ in Windows 10, or `Windows Terminal (Admin)` in Windows 11.
|
||||
- Use the command `powercfg /requests` to identify processes preventing sleep.
|
||||
- Use the command `powercfg /waketimers` to view active wake timers.
|
||||
- Check Task Scheduler to see if any of the discovered processes are scheduled to start on boot or at regular intervals.
|
||||
|
||||
13. **Advanced Identification of Power-Hungry Apps:**
|
||||
- Open Resource Monitor from the Start menu.
|
||||
- Navigate to the _CPU_, _Memory_, _Network_, and other tabs to identify processes with high resource usage.
|
||||
- Consider reconfiguring, closing, disabling, or uninstalling applications that use a lot of resources.
|
||||
|
||||
14. **Disable Activity History:**
|
||||
- Open Settings and go to _Privacy & security_ > _Activity history_ (Windows 11) or _Privacy_ > _Activity history_ (Windows 10).
|
||||
- Turn off _Let Windows collect my activities from this PC_.
|
||||
|
||||
15. **Prevent Network Adapters From Waking PC:**
|
||||
- Open Device Manager by searching for it in the Start menu.
|
||||
- Locate your network adapter, right-click, and go to _Properties_.
|
||||
- Under the _Power Management_ tab, uncheck the option that allows the device to wake the computer.
|
||||
|
||||
16. **Review Installed Applications:**
|
||||
- Manually review installed applications by searching for _Add or remove programs_ in the Start menu.
|
||||
- Check settings/preferences of individual applications for power-related options.
|
||||
- Uninstall unnecessary or problematic software.
|
||||
|
||||
These troubleshooting steps are generic, but should help in most situations. You should have these key takeaways:
|
||||
|
||||
- Battery health is the most significant limiter on your device's runtime. A battery in poor health usually cannot be made to last like it used to, simply by closing some applications. Consider replacing your battery.
|
||||
- Background applications that use CPU and memory, make lots of or large network requests, read/write to disk frequently, or that keep your PC awake when it could be conserving energy are the next major concern. Avoid installing programs you don't need, only use programs you trust, and configure applications to use as little power and run as infrequently as possible.
|
||||
- Windows performs a lot of tasks that may affect battery life by default. Changing settings, stopping scheduled tasks, and disabling features can help the system stay in lower power states to conserve battery.
|
||||
- Bad chargers, inconsistent power input, and high temperatures will cause batteries to degrade and discharge faster. Use trusted high-quality chargers, ensure input power is steady, clean any fans or airflow ports, and keep the battery/PC cool.
|
||||
|
||||
@@ -611,7 +611,7 @@ Outputs `winutil.ps1` in the root directory.
|
||||
**Required**:
|
||||
- PowerShell 5.1+
|
||||
- .NET Framework 4.5+
|
||||
- Windows 10 1809+
|
||||
- Windows 11
|
||||
|
||||
**Optional (auto-installed)**:
|
||||
- WinGet (Windows Package Manager)
|
||||
|
||||
@@ -5,8 +5,12 @@ toc: true
|
||||
|
||||
## General Questions
|
||||
|
||||
### Is Windows 10 still supported?
|
||||
No. Windows 10 is no longer supported by Winutil because it reached end of support on **October 14, 2025**.
|
||||
Winutil is focused on Windows 11.
|
||||
|
||||
### How do I uninstall Winutil?
|
||||
You do not have to uninstall Winutil. As it is a script you run from PowerShell, it only loads into your RAM. This means as soon as you close Winutil, it will be cleared from your system. Winutil doesn't install itself permanently on your computer.
|
||||
You do not need to uninstall Winutil. Because it runs as a PowerShell script, it is loaded into memory only while it is open. Once you close it, it is removed from memory and does not remain installed on your system.
|
||||
|
||||
### Is Winutil safe to use?
|
||||
Yes, Winutil is open source and the code is publicly available on GitHub. Thousands of users run it daily. However, like any system modification tool, you should:
|
||||
@@ -44,12 +48,15 @@ Try these solutions in order:
|
||||
irm https://github.com/ChrisTitusTech/Winutil/releases/latest/download/Winutil.ps1 | iex
|
||||
```
|
||||
|
||||
2. **Force TLS 1.2** (for older Windows):
|
||||
2. **Force TLS 1.2**:
|
||||
```powershell
|
||||
[Net.ServicePointManager]::SecurityProtocol = [Net.SecurityProtocolType]::Tls12
|
||||
irm "https://christitus.com/win" | iex
|
||||
```
|
||||
|
||||
> [!NOTE]
|
||||
> On Windows 11, you usually do not need the TLS 1.2 command. Use it only if you hit download or security protocol errors.
|
||||
|
||||
3. **Change DNS** to Cloudflare (1.1.1.1) or Google (8.8.8.8)
|
||||
|
||||
4. **Use a VPN** if GitHub is blocked in your region
|
||||
@@ -70,7 +77,7 @@ If you applied a tweak and it breaks something, you can revert it:
|
||||
1. Open Winutil again
|
||||
2. Go to the **Tweaks** tab
|
||||
3. Select the same tweak you applied
|
||||
4. Click **"Undo Selected Tweaks"**
|
||||
4. Click **Undo Selected Tweaks**
|
||||
5. The system will revert to the previous state
|
||||
|
||||
Alternatively, use System Restore if you created a restore point.
|
||||
@@ -93,7 +100,7 @@ Alternatively, use System Restore if you created a restore point.
|
||||
Start with Essential Tweaks. Only use Advanced Tweaks if you understand the implications.
|
||||
|
||||
### Will tweaks survive Windows Updates?
|
||||
Most tweaks persist through updates, but some may be reset by major Windows updates (feature updates). You may need to reapply certain tweaks after major updates.
|
||||
Most tweaks persist through updates, but some may be reset by major Windows feature updates. You may need to reapply certain tweaks afterward.
|
||||
|
||||
### Can I create my own tweak presets?
|
||||
Currently, Winutil uses predefined presets (Desktop, Laptop, Minimal, Standard). Custom presets aren't directly supported in the GUI, but you can script your preferred configuration.
|
||||
@@ -112,8 +119,8 @@ Yes! Check the boxes for all applications you want, then click "Install Selected
|
||||
|
||||
### WinGet isn't working. How do I fix it?
|
||||
1. Go to the **Config** tab
|
||||
2. Find **Fixes** section
|
||||
3. Click **"WinGet Reinstall"**
|
||||
2. Find the **Fixes** section
|
||||
3. Click **WinGet Reinstall**
|
||||
4. Wait for completion
|
||||
5. Try installing applications again
|
||||
|
||||
@@ -138,8 +145,8 @@ Generally, **no**. Security updates are important. However, you might:
|
||||
|
||||
### How do I re-enable updates after disabling them?
|
||||
1. Open Winutil
|
||||
2. Go to **Updates** tab
|
||||
3. Click **"Enable Updates"**
|
||||
2. Go to the **Updates** tab
|
||||
3. Click **Enable Updates**
|
||||
4. Updates will resume normally
|
||||
|
||||
### What's the difference between "Security Updates Only" and "Disable Updates"?
|
||||
@@ -169,7 +176,7 @@ Troubleshooting steps:
|
||||
### Network tweaks broke my internet connection
|
||||
1. Open Winutil
|
||||
2. Go to **Config** > **Fixes**
|
||||
3. Click **"Reset Network"**
|
||||
3. Click **Reset Network**
|
||||
4. Restart your computer
|
||||
5. Connection should be restored
|
||||
|
||||
@@ -177,7 +184,7 @@ Troubleshooting steps:
|
||||
Undo the tweaks that might have affected those features:
|
||||
1. Reopen Winutil
|
||||
2. Select the tweaks you applied
|
||||
3. Click "Undo Selected Tweaks"
|
||||
3. Click **Undo Selected Tweaks**
|
||||
|
||||
If that doesn't work, use System Restore to revert to a previous state.
|
||||
|
||||
@@ -190,10 +197,10 @@ Yes, Winutil works on Windows Server editions, though some features may not be a
|
||||
Yes, Winutil works with Windows 10/11 LTSC editions. Some applications may not be available depending on your configuration.
|
||||
|
||||
### Can I use Winutil in a corporate/enterprise environment?
|
||||
Yes, but check your organization's policies first. Some tweaks may conflict with group policies or corporate requirements.
|
||||
Yes, but check your organization's policies first. Some tweaks may conflict with Group Policy or other corporate requirements.
|
||||
|
||||
### How do I automate Winutil for multiple PCs?
|
||||
See the [Automation Guide](userguide/automation/) for details on:
|
||||
See the [Automation Guide](/userguide/automation/) for details on:
|
||||
- Configuration files
|
||||
- PowerShell parameters
|
||||
- Batch deployment
|
||||
@@ -206,7 +213,7 @@ Yes! Contributions are welcome:
|
||||
- Improve documentation
|
||||
- Help others in Discord
|
||||
|
||||
See the [Contributing Guide](contributing/) for details.
|
||||
See the [Contributing Guide](/contributing/) for details.
|
||||
|
||||
## Privacy & Security
|
||||
|
||||
@@ -239,7 +246,7 @@ Tweaks can improve performance by:
|
||||
- Cleaning temporary files
|
||||
- Optimizing startup programs
|
||||
|
||||
Results vary based on your system and which tweaks you apply.
|
||||
Results vary depending on your system and which tweaks you apply.
|
||||
|
||||
### What's the best preset for gaming?
|
||||
Use the **Desktop** preset, then additionally apply:
|
||||
@@ -249,7 +256,7 @@ Use the **Desktop** preset, then additionally apply:
|
||||
- Set display for performance (Advanced)
|
||||
|
||||
### How much RAM does Winutil use?
|
||||
Winutil itself uses ~50-100MB while running. Once closed, it's removed from memory.
|
||||
Winutil itself uses about 50-100 MB while running. Once closed, it is removed from memory.
|
||||
|
||||
## Error Messages
|
||||
|
||||
@@ -265,8 +272,8 @@ Type `Y` and press Enter in the PowerShell window. This only happens on first us
|
||||
|
||||
Can't find your answer? Try these resources:
|
||||
|
||||
- **[Known Issues](knownissues/)** - Check if it's a known problem
|
||||
- **[User Guide](userguide/)** - Comprehensive documentation
|
||||
- **[Known Issues](/knownissues/)** - Check if it's a known problem
|
||||
- **[User Guide](/userguide/)** - Comprehensive documentation
|
||||
- **[Discord Community](https://discord.gg/RUbZUZyByQ)** - Get help from other users
|
||||
- **[GitHub Issues](https://github.com/ChrisTitusTech/winutil/issues)** - Report bugs
|
||||
- **[YouTube Tutorial](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6UQZ5oQg8XA)** - Video walkthrough
|
||||
|
||||
@@ -3,7 +3,10 @@ title: User Guide
|
||||
weight: 2
|
||||
---
|
||||
|
||||
Welcome to the official User Guide for **Winutil**, your all-in-one Windows toolkit!
|
||||
Welcome to the official User Guide for **Winutil**, your all-in-one Windows toolkit.
|
||||
|
||||
> [!IMPORTANT]
|
||||
> Windows 10 is not supported by Winutil. Windows 10 reached end of support on **October 14, 2025**.
|
||||
|
||||
## What is Winutil?
|
||||
|
||||
@@ -19,12 +22,12 @@ Winutil (Chris Titus Tech's Windows Utility) is a comprehensive PowerShell-based
|
||||
|
||||
Winutil is designed for:
|
||||
|
||||
- **Home Users**: Wanting to optimize their personal PCs
|
||||
- **Power Users**: Needing fine-grained control over Windows
|
||||
- **IT Professionals**: Managing multiple systems efficiently
|
||||
- **Gamers**: Optimizing systems for gaming performance
|
||||
- **Privacy-Conscious Users**: Reducing telemetry and data collection
|
||||
- **Developers**: Setting up clean development environments
|
||||
- **Home Users**: People who want to optimize their personal PCs
|
||||
- **Power Users**: Users who want fine-grained control over Windows
|
||||
- **IT Professionals**: Teams managing multiple systems efficiently
|
||||
- **Gamers**: Users optimizing systems for gaming performance
|
||||
- **Privacy-Conscious Users**: People reducing telemetry and data collection
|
||||
- **Developers**: Users setting up clean development environments
|
||||
|
||||
## Getting Started
|
||||
|
||||
@@ -82,7 +85,7 @@ Automate Winutil configurations for:
|
||||
|
||||
### 💿 Windows 11 Creator
|
||||
|
||||
Build a custom Windows 11 ISO with bloatware removed, telemetry disabled, and hardware requirement checks bypassed — then export it as an ISO file or write it directly to a USB drive.
|
||||
Build a custom Windows 11 ISO with bloatware removed, telemetry disabled, and hardware requirement checks bypassed. You can then export it as an ISO file or write it directly to a USB drive.
|
||||
|
||||
**[Read the Win11 Creator Guide →](win11Creator/)**
|
||||
|
||||
@@ -117,15 +120,15 @@ Before using Winutil:
|
||||
|
||||
## System Requirements
|
||||
|
||||
- **Operating System**: Windows 10 (1809+) or Windows 11
|
||||
- **PowerShell**: Version 5.1 or later (included in Windows)
|
||||
- **Operating System**: Windows 11
|
||||
- **PowerShell**: Version 5.1 or later (included in Windows 11)
|
||||
- **Permissions**: Administrator access required
|
||||
- **Internet**: Required for downloading apps and updates
|
||||
- **.NET Framework**: 4.5+ (usually pre-installed)
|
||||
|
||||
## Getting Help
|
||||
|
||||
Need assistance?
|
||||
Need help?
|
||||
|
||||
- **📖 Documentation**: You're reading it! Use the navigation menu
|
||||
- **❓ FAQ**: Check [Frequently Asked Questions](../faq/)
|
||||
@@ -164,4 +167,4 @@ Watch the complete Winutil overview:
|
||||
|
||||
{{< youtube id=6UQZ5oQg8XA loading=lazy >}}
|
||||
|
||||
Ready to get started? Head to the **[Getting Started Guide](getting-started/)** now!
|
||||
Ready to get started? Head to the **[Getting Started Guide](getting-started/)**.
|
||||
|
||||
@@ -36,4 +36,4 @@ weight: 3
|
||||
{{< image src="images/Install-Tab" alt="Install Image" >}}
|
||||
|
||||
> [!TIP]
|
||||
> If you have trouble finding an application, press `ctrl + f` and search the name of it. Applications will filter depending on your input.
|
||||
> If you have trouble finding an application, press `Ctrl + F` and search for its name. The list filters as you type.
|
||||
|
||||
@@ -3,11 +3,25 @@ title: Automation
|
||||
weight: 7
|
||||
---
|
||||
|
||||
The Automation option in Winutil allows you to run Winutil from an exported config file.
|
||||
Use Automation to run Winutil from an exported configuration file.
|
||||
|
||||
You can create your own config in the app by clicking the gear icon in the top-right corner, then choosing Export and saving the file.
|
||||
To create a config file:
|
||||
|
||||
You can automate Winutil launch with this command:
|
||||
1. Open Winutil.
|
||||
2. Click the gear icon in the top-right corner.
|
||||
3. Choose **Export**.
|
||||
4. Save the exported JSON file.
|
||||
|
||||
Once you have exported a config, launch Winutil with it using this command:
|
||||
```powershell
|
||||
& ([ScriptBlock]::Create((irm "https://christitus.com/win"))) -Config "C:\Path\To\Config.json" -Run
|
||||
```
|
||||
|
||||
This is useful for:
|
||||
|
||||
- Applying the same Winutil configuration across multiple Windows 11 PCs
|
||||
- Reusing a known-good baseline after reinstalling Windows
|
||||
- Standardizing deployments for labs, workstations, or personal setups
|
||||
|
||||
> [!NOTE]
|
||||
> Run the command in an elevated PowerShell session so Winutil can apply system-level changes.
|
||||
|
||||
@@ -3,7 +3,11 @@ title: Features
|
||||
weight: 5
|
||||
---
|
||||
|
||||
Install common **Windows Features** by selecting the feature checkboxes and clicking **Install Features**.
|
||||
Use the **Features** and **Fixes** sections to install optional Windows components and run common repair tasks.
|
||||
|
||||
## Windows Features
|
||||
|
||||
Install common **Windows features** by selecting the feature checkboxes and clicking **Install Features**.
|
||||
|
||||
* All .NET Frameworks (2, 3, 4)
|
||||
* Hyper-V Virtualization
|
||||
@@ -15,8 +19,9 @@ Install common **Windows Features** by selecting the feature checkboxes and clic
|
||||
* Windows Subsystem for Linux
|
||||
* Windows Sandbox
|
||||
|
||||
### Fixes
|
||||
Quick fixes for common system problems.
|
||||
## Fixes
|
||||
|
||||
Use these one-click fixes for common system problems.
|
||||
|
||||
* Set Up Autologin
|
||||
* Reset Windows Update
|
||||
@@ -25,10 +30,9 @@ Quick fixes for common system problems.
|
||||
* WinGet Reinstall
|
||||
* Remove Adobe Creative Cloud
|
||||
|
||||
### Legacy Windows Panels
|
||||
## Legacy Windows Panels
|
||||
|
||||
Open old-school Windows panels directly from Winutil. Following Panels are available:
|
||||
Open classic Windows panels directly from Winutil. Available panels include:
|
||||
Open old-school Windows panels directly from Winutil. Available panels include:
|
||||
|
||||
* Control Panel
|
||||
* Network Connections
|
||||
@@ -38,6 +42,6 @@ Open classic Windows panels directly from Winutil. Available panels include:
|
||||
* System Properties
|
||||
* User Accounts
|
||||
|
||||
### Remote Access
|
||||
## Remote Access
|
||||
|
||||
Enables an OpenSSH server on your Windows machine.
|
||||
Enable an OpenSSH server on your Windows machine for remote access.
|
||||
|
||||
@@ -5,14 +5,17 @@ weight: 2
|
||||
|
||||
## Welcome to Winutil!
|
||||
|
||||
Winutil is a powerful Windows utility that helps you optimize, customize, and maintain your Windows system. This guide will walk you through everything you need to get started.
|
||||
Winutil is a powerful Windows utility that helps you optimize, customize, and maintain your system. This guide walks you through everything you need to get started.
|
||||
|
||||
## System Requirements
|
||||
|
||||
Before running Winutil, ensure your system meets these requirements:
|
||||
|
||||
- **Operating System**: Windows 10 (Latest Version) or Windows 11
|
||||
- **PowerShell**: Version 5.1 or later (included by default in Windows 10/11)
|
||||
> [!IMPORTANT]
|
||||
> Windows 10 is not supported by Winutil. Windows 10 reached end of support on **October 14, 2025**.
|
||||
|
||||
- **Operating System**: Windows 11
|
||||
- **PowerShell**: Version 5.1 or later (included by default in Windows 11)
|
||||
- **Administrator Access**: Required for system-level changes
|
||||
- **Internet Connection**: Required for downloading applications and updates
|
||||
- **.NET Framework**: Version 4.5 or later (usually pre-installed)
|
||||
@@ -27,9 +30,8 @@ There are several ways to open PowerShell with admin rights:
|
||||
|
||||
**Method 1: Start Menu (Recommended)**
|
||||
|
||||
1. Right-click on the Windows Start button
|
||||
2. Select "Windows PowerShell (Admin)" on Windows 10
|
||||
3. Or select "Terminal (Admin)" on Windows 11
|
||||
1. Right-click the Windows Start button
|
||||
2. Select "Terminal (Admin)"
|
||||
|
||||
**Method 2: Search Method**
|
||||
|
||||
@@ -102,9 +104,9 @@ Before making any changes, create a system restore point:
|
||||
|
||||
1. Go to the **Tweaks** tab
|
||||
2. Find "Create Restore Point" under Essential Tweaks
|
||||
3. Check the box and click "Run Tweaks"
|
||||
3. Check the box and click **Run Tweaks**
|
||||
|
||||
This allows you to undo changes if needed.
|
||||
This gives you a rollback point if needed.
|
||||
|
||||
### 2. Install Essential Applications
|
||||
|
||||
@@ -115,12 +117,12 @@ This allows you to undo changes if needed.
|
||||
|
||||
### 3. Apply Basic Tweaks
|
||||
|
||||
For a better Windows experience without risks:
|
||||
For a better Windows experience with minimal risk:
|
||||
|
||||
1. Go to the **Tweaks** tab
|
||||
2. Select the **"Desktop" preset** for a balanced configuration
|
||||
3. Review the selected tweaks
|
||||
4. Click "Run Tweaks"
|
||||
4. Click **Run Tweaks**
|
||||
|
||||
## Common Tasks
|
||||
|
||||
@@ -128,7 +130,7 @@ For a better Windows experience without risks:
|
||||
|
||||
**Single Application**:
|
||||
|
||||
1. Open **Install** tab
|
||||
1. Open the **Install** tab
|
||||
2. Search for the application name
|
||||
3. Check the box next to it
|
||||
4. Click "Install/Upgrade Selected"
|
||||
@@ -143,9 +145,9 @@ For a better Windows experience without risks:
|
||||
|
||||
**Essential Tweaks** (Safe for all users):
|
||||
|
||||
1. Go to **Tweaks** tab
|
||||
2. Select from Essential Tweaks section
|
||||
3. Click "Run Tweaks"
|
||||
1. Go to the **Tweaks** tab
|
||||
2. Select from the Essential Tweaks section
|
||||
3. Click **Run Tweaks**
|
||||
|
||||
**Advanced Tweaks** (Use with caution):
|
||||
|
||||
@@ -156,15 +158,15 @@ For a better Windows experience without risks:
|
||||
**Undoing Tweaks**:
|
||||
|
||||
1. Select the same tweaks you applied
|
||||
2. Click "Undo Selected Tweaks"
|
||||
3. System will revert to previous state
|
||||
2. Click **Undo Selected Tweaks**
|
||||
3. The system reverts to the previous state
|
||||
|
||||
### Using Quick Fixes
|
||||
|
||||
For common Windows issues:
|
||||
|
||||
1. Go to **Config** tab
|
||||
2. Navigate to **Fixes** section
|
||||
1. Go to the **Config** tab
|
||||
2. Navigate to the **Fixes** section
|
||||
3. Select the appropriate fix:
|
||||
- **Reset Network**: Fixes network connectivity issues
|
||||
- **Reset Windows Update**: Resolves update problems
|
||||
@@ -175,21 +177,21 @@ For common Windows issues:
|
||||
|
||||
For improved privacy and speed:
|
||||
|
||||
1. Go to **Config** or **Tweaks** tab
|
||||
1. Go to the **Config** tab or the **Tweaks** tab
|
||||
2. Find the DNS section
|
||||
3. Select a provider:
|
||||
- **Cloudflare**: Fast and privacy-focused
|
||||
- **Google**: Reliable and widely used
|
||||
- **Quad9**: Security-focused with malware blocking
|
||||
- **AdGuard**: Blocks ads and trackers
|
||||
4. Click Apply
|
||||
4. Click **Apply**
|
||||
|
||||
## Understanding Presets
|
||||
|
||||
Winutil offers several preset configurations:
|
||||
|
||||
- **Minimal**: Minimal changes, keeps most Windows features
|
||||
- **Standard**: Good middle-ground for most users
|
||||
- **Minimal**: Minimal changes that keep most Windows features
|
||||
- **Standard**: A good middle ground for most users
|
||||
|
||||
## Safety Tips
|
||||
|
||||
@@ -221,13 +223,16 @@ Winutil offers several preset configurations:
|
||||
irm https://github.com/ChrisTitusTech/Winutil/releases/latest/download/Winutil.ps1 | iex
|
||||
```
|
||||
|
||||
2. Force TLS 1.2 (for older Windows versions):
|
||||
2. Force TLS 1.2:
|
||||
|
||||
```powershell
|
||||
[Net.ServicePointManager]::SecurityProtocol = [Net.SecurityProtocolType]::Tls12
|
||||
irm "https://christitus.com/win" | iex
|
||||
```
|
||||
|
||||
> [!NOTE]
|
||||
> On Windows 11, you usually do not need the TLS 1.2 command. Use it only if you hit download or security protocol errors.
|
||||
|
||||
### Execution Policy Error
|
||||
|
||||
If you get an execution policy error:
|
||||
@@ -258,31 +263,31 @@ If Winutil downloads but doesn't open:
|
||||
|
||||
Now that you're set up, explore these guides:
|
||||
|
||||
- [Application Guide](../application/) - Learn about installing, upgrading, and uninstalling software
|
||||
- [Applications Guide](../application/) - Learn about installing, upgrading, and uninstalling software
|
||||
- [Tweaks Guide](../tweaks/) - Understand system optimizations
|
||||
- [FAQ](../../faq/) - Common questions and answers
|
||||
- [FAQ](/faq/) - Common questions and answers
|
||||
|
||||
## Getting Help
|
||||
|
||||
If you need assistance:
|
||||
|
||||
- **Documentation**: Browse this documentation site
|
||||
- **Known Issues**: Check the [Known Issues](../../knownissues/) page
|
||||
- **Known Issues**: Check the [Known Issues](/knownissues/) page
|
||||
- **Discord**: Join the [community Discord server](https://discord.gg/RUbZUZyByQ)
|
||||
- **GitHub Issues**: Report bugs on [GitHub](https://github.com/ChrisTitusTech/winutil/issues)
|
||||
- **YouTube**: Watch [video tutorials](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6UQZ5oQg8XA)
|
||||
|
||||
## Quick Reference Card
|
||||
|
||||
| Task | Location | Action |
|
||||
| -------------------- | ----------- | ------------------------------------ |
|
||||
| Install or upgrade apps | Install Tab | Check boxes → Install/Upgrade Selected |
|
||||
| Uninstall apps | Install Tab | Check boxes → Uninstall Selected |
|
||||
| Apply Tweaks | Tweaks Tab | Select tweaks → Run Tweaks |
|
||||
| Undo Tweaks | Tweaks Tab | Select tweaks → Undo Selected Tweaks |
|
||||
| Create Restore Point | Tweaks Tab | Essential Tweaks section |
|
||||
| Fix Network | Config Tab | Fixes → Reset Network |
|
||||
| Change DNS | Tweaks Tab | DNS section |
|
||||
| Open Control Panel | Config Tab | Legacy Windows Panels |
|
||||
| Task | Location | Action |
|
||||
| ---- | -------- | ------ |
|
||||
| Install or upgrade apps | Install tab | Check boxes -> Install/Upgrade Selected |
|
||||
| Uninstall apps | Install tab | Check boxes -> Uninstall Selected |
|
||||
| Apply tweaks | Tweaks tab | Select tweaks -> Run Tweaks |
|
||||
| Undo tweaks | Tweaks tab | Select tweaks -> Undo Selected Tweaks |
|
||||
| Create restore point | Tweaks tab | Essential Tweaks section |
|
||||
| Fix network | Config tab | Fixes -> Reset Network |
|
||||
| Change DNS | Tweaks tab | DNS section |
|
||||
| Open Control Panel | Config tab | Legacy Windows Panels |
|
||||
|
||||
Happy optimizing! 🚀
|
||||
Happy optimizing!
|
||||
|
||||
@@ -6,14 +6,14 @@ weight: 4
|
||||
{{< image src="images/Tweaks-Tab" alt="Image of Tweaks Tab" >}}
|
||||
|
||||
### Run Tweaks
|
||||
* **Open Tweaks Tab**: Navigate to the 'Tweaks' tab in the application.
|
||||
* **Open the Tweaks tab**: Navigate to the **Tweaks** tab in the application.
|
||||
* **Select Tweaks**: Choose the tweaks you want to apply. You can use the presets available at the top for convenience.
|
||||
* **Run Tweaks**: After selecting the desired tweaks, click the 'Run Tweaks' button at the bottom of the screen.
|
||||
* **Run Tweaks**: After selecting the desired tweaks, click **Run Tweaks** at the bottom of the screen.
|
||||
|
||||
### Undo Tweaks
|
||||
* **Open Tweaks Tab**: Go to the 'Tweaks' tab located next to 'Install'.
|
||||
* **Open the Tweaks tab**: Go to the **Tweaks** tab located next to **Install**.
|
||||
* **Select Tweaks to Remove**: Choose the tweaks you want to disable or remove.
|
||||
* **Undo Tweaks**: Click the 'Undo Selected Tweaks' button at the bottom of the screen to apply the changes.
|
||||
* **Undo Tweaks**: Click **Undo Selected Tweaks** at the bottom of the screen to apply the changes.
|
||||
|
||||
### Essential Tweaks
|
||||
Essential Tweaks are modifications and optimizations that are generally safe for most users to implement. These tweaks are designed to enhance system performance, improve privacy, and reduce unnecessary system activities. They are considered low-risk and are recommended for users who want to ensure their system runs smoothly and efficiently without delving too deeply into complex configurations. The goal of Essential Tweaks is to provide noticeable improvements with minimal risk, making them suitable for a wide range of users, including those who may not have advanced technical knowledge.
|
||||
@@ -22,8 +22,6 @@ Essential Tweaks are modifications and optimizations that are generally safe for
|
||||
Advanced Tweaks are intended for experienced users who have a solid understanding of their system and the potential implications of making deep-level changes. These tweaks involve more significant alterations to the operating system and can provide substantial customization. However, they also carry a higher risk of causing system instability or unintended side effects if not implemented correctly. Users who choose to apply Advanced Tweaks should proceed with caution, ensuring they have adequate knowledge and backups in place to recover if something goes wrong. These tweaks are not recommended for novice users or those unfamiliar with the inner workings of their operating system.
|
||||
|
||||
### O&O ShutUp10++
|
||||
|
||||
|
||||
[O&O ShutUp10++](https://www.oo-software.com/en/shutup10) can be launched from Winutil with one click. It is a free privacy tool for Windows that helps users manage telemetry, update behavior, and app permission settings.
|
||||
|
||||
{{< youtube id=3HvNr8eMcv0 loading=lazy >}}
|
||||
@@ -41,8 +39,8 @@ The utility provides a convenient DNS selection feature, allowing users to choos
|
||||
* [**Cloudflare_Malware_Adult**](https://developers.cloudflare.com/1.1.1.1/setup/#:~:text=Use%20the%20following%20DNS%20resolvers%20to%20block%20malware%20and%20adult%20content%3A): Blocks both malware and adult content, offering more comprehensive filtering.
|
||||
* [**Open_DNS**](https://www.opendns.com/setupguide/#familyshield): Offers customizable filtering and enhanced security features.
|
||||
* [**Quad9**](https://quad9.net/): Focuses on security by blocking known malicious domains.
|
||||
* [**AdGuard_Ads_Trackers**](https://adguard-dns.io/en/welcome.html) AdGuard DNS will block ads, trackers, or any other DNS requests. Visit website and login for a dashboard, statistics and customize your experience in the server settings.
|
||||
* [**AdGuard_Ads_Trackers_Malware_Adult**](https://adguard-dns.io/en/welcome.html) AdGuard DNS will block ads, trackers, adult content, and enable Safe Search and Safe Mode, where possible.
|
||||
* [**AdGuard_Ads_Trackers**](https://adguard-dns.io/en/welcome.html): AdGuard DNS blocks ads, trackers, and other unwanted DNS requests. Visit the website and sign in for a dashboard, statistics, and additional server-side customization.
|
||||
* [**AdGuard_Ads_Trackers_Malware_Adult**](https://adguard-dns.io/en/welcome.html): AdGuard DNS blocks ads, trackers, malware, and adult content, and enables Safe Search and Safe Mode where possible.
|
||||
|
||||
### Customize Preferences
|
||||
|
||||
|
||||
@@ -3,24 +3,28 @@ title: Updates
|
||||
weight: 6
|
||||
---
|
||||
|
||||
The utility provides three distinct settings for managing Windows updates: Default (Out of Box) Settings, Security (Recommended) Settings, and Disable ALL Updates (NOT RECOMMENDED!). Each setting offers a different approach to handling updates, catering to various user needs and preferences.
|
||||
Winutil provides three update modes so you can choose how aggressively Windows Update is managed on your system:
|
||||
|
||||
- **Default (Out of Box) Settings**: Restores standard Windows Update behavior
|
||||
- **Security (Recommended) Settings**: Prioritizes stability while still receiving security updates
|
||||
- **Disable ALL Updates**: Turns off Windows Update entirely and should only be used with extreme caution
|
||||
|
||||
### Default (Out of Box) Settings
|
||||
- **Description**: This setting retains the default configurations that come with Windows, ensuring no modifications are made.
|
||||
- **Functionality**: It will remove any custom Windows update settings previously applied.
|
||||
- **Note**: If update errors persist, reset all updates in the configuration tab to restore all Microsoft Update Services to their default settings, reinstalling them from their servers.
|
||||
|
||||
- **What it does**: Restores the default Windows Update configuration.
|
||||
- **Best for**: Systems where you want Windows to manage updates normally.
|
||||
- **Notes**: This removes custom update settings previously applied by Winutil. If update errors continue, use the reset option in the **Config** tab to restore Microsoft Update services to their default state.
|
||||
|
||||
### Security (Recommended) Settings
|
||||
- **Description**: This is the recommended setting for all computers.
|
||||
- **Update Schedule**:
|
||||
- **Feature Updates**: Delays feature updates by 365 days to avoid potential bugs and instability.
|
||||
- **Security Updates**: Installs security updates 4 days after their release to ensure system protection against pressing security flaws.
|
||||
- **Rationale**:
|
||||
- **Feature Updates**: Often introduce new features and bugs; delaying these updates minimizes the risk of system disruptions.
|
||||
- **Security Updates**: Essential for patching critical security vulnerabilities. Delaying them by a few days allows for verification of stability and compatibility without leaving the system exposed for extended periods.
|
||||
|
||||
- **What it does**: Applies a more conservative update strategy designed for most users.
|
||||
- **Feature updates**: Delayed by **365 days** to reduce the chance of disruption from major Windows changes.
|
||||
- **Security updates**: Delayed by **4 days** to allow time for early issues to surface while still keeping the system protected.
|
||||
- **Why use it**: This mode offers the best balance between security and stability, which is why it is the recommended option for most PCs.
|
||||
|
||||
### Disable ALL Updates (NOT RECOMMENDED!)
|
||||
- **Description**: This setting completely disables all Windows updates.
|
||||
- **Suitability**: May be appropriate for systems used for specific purposes that do not require active internet browsing.
|
||||
- **Warning**: Disabling updates significantly increases the risk of the system being hacked or infected due to the lack of security patches.
|
||||
- **Note**: It is strongly advised against using this setting due to the heightened security risks.
|
||||
|
||||
- **What it does**: Disables all Windows updates.
|
||||
- **Best for**: Highly controlled or special-purpose systems where updates must remain off temporarily.
|
||||
- **Warning**: This leaves the system without security patches and significantly increases security risk.
|
||||
- **Recommendation**: Avoid this mode unless you fully understand the tradeoffs and have a specific reason to use it.
|
||||
|
||||
@@ -1,11 +1,11 @@
|
||||
---
|
||||
title: Win 11 Creator
|
||||
title: Win11 Creator
|
||||
weight: 8
|
||||
---
|
||||
|
||||
## Using Winutil's Win11 Creator
|
||||
|
||||
Winutil includes a built-in **Win11 Creator** tool that lets you take any official Windows 11 ISO and produce a customized, debloated version — with telemetry removed, hardware requirement checks bypassed, and local account setup enabled out of the box. You can export the result as a new ISO file or write it directly to a USB drive.
|
||||
Winutil includes a built-in **Win11 Creator** tool that lets you take an official Windows 11 ISO and produce a customized, debloated version. The resulting image can remove telemetry, bypass hardware requirement checks, and enable local account setup out of the box. You can export the result as a new ISO file or write it directly to a USB drive.
|
||||
|
||||
> [!IMPORTANT]
|
||||
> You need an **official Windows 11 ISO** from [Microsoft's website](https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/software-download/windows11) before starting. Custom, modified, or non-official ISOs are not supported. The process uses ~10–15 GB of temporary disk space, so make sure you have room.
|
||||
@@ -61,7 +61,7 @@ Click **Run Windows ISO Modification and Creator** to start the customization pr
|
||||
**Optional: Driver Injection**
|
||||
- If enabled, injects all drivers from your current system into the install.wim and boot.wim — useful for offline installations on machines with missing drivers. This is an optional checkbox in Step 3.
|
||||
|
||||
A live log shows progress as each step completes. This stage takes **10–30 minutes** depending on your disk speed — the WIM dismount near the end is the slowest part, so don't close Winutil while it's running.
|
||||
A live log shows progress as each step completes. This stage usually takes **10–30 minutes** depending on disk speed. The WIM dismount near the end is the slowest part, so do not close Winutil while it is running.
|
||||
|
||||
---
|
||||
|
||||
@@ -100,7 +100,7 @@ Once modification is complete, choose how to save your image:
|
||||
|
||||
### Step 5 — Clean Up (Optional)
|
||||
|
||||
Click **Clean & Reset** to delete the temporary working directory (~10–15 GB) and reset the tool back to its initial state, ready for a new ISO. You'll be asked to confirm before anything is deleted.
|
||||
Click **Clean & Reset** to delete the temporary working directory (~10–15 GB) and return the tool to its initial state, ready for a new ISO. You will be asked to confirm before anything is deleted.
|
||||
|
||||
---
|
||||
|
||||
@@ -129,14 +129,14 @@ When you install Windows 11 from your modified ISO:
|
||||
|
||||
---
|
||||
|
||||
A list of the best free and open source tools for downloading, creating and flashing Windows ISOs.
|
||||
Below is a list of free and open-source tools for downloading, creating, and flashing Windows ISOs.
|
||||
|
||||
## Download Windows ISOs
|
||||
|
||||
| Tool | Description | Website |
|
||||
|------|-------------|---------|
|
||||
| **[UUP Dump](https://uupdump.net/)** | Download Windows UUP files directly from Microsoft's servers and convert them into a clean ISO — great for getting the latest builds | [uupdump.net](https://uupdump.net/) |
|
||||
| **[Microsoft Media Creation Tool](https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/software-download/windows11)** | Microsoft's official tool for downloading and creating Windows 10/11 installation media | [microsoft.com](https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/software-download/windows11) |
|
||||
| **[Microsoft Media Creation Tool](https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/software-download/windows11)** | Microsoft's official tool for downloading and creating Windows 11 installation media | [microsoft.com](https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/software-download/windows11) |
|
||||
|
||||
|
||||
## Customize Windows ISOs
|
||||
|
||||
@@ -13,10 +13,14 @@ function Invoke-WPFtweaksbutton {
|
||||
}
|
||||
|
||||
$Tweaks = $sync.selectedTweaks
|
||||
$dnsProvider = $sync["WPFchangedns"].text
|
||||
$restorePointTweak = "WPFTweaksRestorePoint"
|
||||
$restorePointSelected = $Tweaks -contains $restorePointTweak
|
||||
$tweaksToRun = @($Tweaks | Where-Object { $_ -ne $restorePointTweak })
|
||||
$totalSteps = [Math]::Max($Tweaks.Count, 1)
|
||||
$completedSteps = 0
|
||||
|
||||
Set-WinUtilDNS -DNSProvider $sync["WPFchangedns"].text
|
||||
|
||||
if ($tweaks.count -eq 0 -and $sync["WPFchangedns"].text -eq "Default") {
|
||||
if ($tweaks.count -eq 0 -and $dnsProvider -eq "Default") {
|
||||
$msg = "Please check the tweaks you wish to perform."
|
||||
[System.Windows.MessageBox]::Show($msg, "Winutil", [System.Windows.MessageBoxButton]::OK, [System.Windows.MessageBoxImage]::Warning)
|
||||
return
|
||||
@@ -24,24 +28,53 @@ function Invoke-WPFtweaksbutton {
|
||||
|
||||
Write-Debug "Number of tweaks to process: $($Tweaks.Count)"
|
||||
|
||||
if ($restorePointSelected) {
|
||||
$sync.ProcessRunning = $true
|
||||
|
||||
if ($Tweaks.Count -eq 1) {
|
||||
Invoke-WPFUIThread -ScriptBlock { Set-WinUtilTaskbaritem -state "Indeterminate" -value 0.01 -overlay "logo" }
|
||||
} else {
|
||||
Invoke-WPFUIThread -ScriptBlock { Set-WinUtilTaskbaritem -state "Normal" -value 0.01 -overlay "logo" }
|
||||
}
|
||||
|
||||
Set-WinUtilProgressBar -Label "Creating restore point" -Percent 0
|
||||
Invoke-WinUtilTweaks $restorePointTweak
|
||||
$completedSteps = 1
|
||||
|
||||
if ($tweaksToRun.Count -eq 0 -and $dnsProvider -eq "Default") {
|
||||
Set-WinUtilProgressBar -Label "Tweaks finished" -Percent 100
|
||||
$sync.ProcessRunning = $false
|
||||
Invoke-WPFUIThread -ScriptBlock { Set-WinUtilTaskbaritem -state "None" -overlay "checkmark" }
|
||||
Write-Host "================================="
|
||||
Write-Host "-- Tweaks are Finished ---"
|
||||
Write-Host "================================="
|
||||
return
|
||||
}
|
||||
}
|
||||
|
||||
# The leading "," in the ParameterList is necessary because we only provide one argument and powershell cannot be convinced that we want a nested loop with only one argument otherwise
|
||||
$handle = Invoke-WPFRunspace -ParameterList @(,("tweaks",$tweaks)) -ScriptBlock {
|
||||
param($tweaks)
|
||||
$handle = Invoke-WPFRunspace -ParameterList @(("tweaks", $tweaksToRun), ("dnsProvider", $dnsProvider), ("completedSteps", $completedSteps), ("totalSteps", $totalSteps)) -ScriptBlock {
|
||||
param($tweaks, $dnsProvider, $completedSteps, $totalSteps)
|
||||
Write-Debug "Inside Number of tweaks to process: $($Tweaks.Count)"
|
||||
|
||||
$sync.ProcessRunning = $true
|
||||
|
||||
if ($Tweaks.count -eq 1) {
|
||||
if ($completedSteps -eq 0) {
|
||||
if ($Tweaks.count -eq 1) {
|
||||
Invoke-WPFUIThread -ScriptBlock { Set-WinUtilTaskbaritem -state "Indeterminate" -value 0.01 -overlay "logo" }
|
||||
} else {
|
||||
} else {
|
||||
Invoke-WPFUIThread -ScriptBlock{ Set-WinUtilTaskbaritem -state "Normal" -value 0.01 -overlay "logo" }
|
||||
}
|
||||
}
|
||||
# Execute other selected tweaks
|
||||
|
||||
for ($i = 0; $i -lt $Tweaks.Count; $i++) {
|
||||
Set-WinUtilProgressBar -Label "Applying $($tweaks[$i])" -Percent ($i / $tweaks.Count * 100)
|
||||
Set-WinUtilDNS -DNSProvider $dnsProvider
|
||||
|
||||
for ($i = 0; $i -lt $tweaks.Count; $i++) {
|
||||
Set-WinUtilProgressBar -Label "Applying $($tweaks[$i])" -Percent ($completedSteps / $totalSteps * 100)
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Invoke-WinUtilTweaks $tweaks[$i]
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Invoke-WPFUIThread -ScriptBlock { Set-WinUtilTaskbaritem -value ($i/$Tweaks.Count) }
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$completedSteps++
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$progress = $completedSteps / $totalSteps
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Invoke-WPFUIThread -ScriptBlock { Set-WinUtilTaskbaritem -value $progress }
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}
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Set-WinUtilProgressBar -Label "Tweaks finished" -Percent 100
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$sync.ProcessRunning = $false
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@@ -49,11 +82,5 @@ function Invoke-WPFtweaksbutton {
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Write-Host "================================="
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Write-Host "-- Tweaks are Finished ---"
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Write-Host "================================="
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# $ButtonType = [System.Windows.MessageBoxButton]::OK
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# $MessageboxTitle = "Tweaks are Finished "
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# $Messageboxbody = ("Done")
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# $MessageIcon = [System.Windows.MessageBoxImage]::Information
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# [System.Windows.MessageBox]::Show($Messageboxbody, $MessageboxTitle, $ButtonType, $MessageIcon)
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}
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}
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