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christitustech/winutil

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TLDR

A Windows setup tool with a graphical interface for batch-installing software, applying system tweaks, and managing updates without navigating multiple menus.

Mindmap

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    What it does
      Batch install software
      Apply system tweaks
      Manage Windows updates
      Troubleshoot issues
    Key features
      Install tab
      Tweaks tab
      Config tab
      Updates tab
    Use cases
      New machine setup
      Debloating Windows
      Batch software install
      System configuration
    Tech stack
      PowerShell
      GUI interface
    Audience
      System admins
      Power users
      IT support

Things people build with this

USE CASE 1

Set up a new Windows computer by installing your standard software and applying preferred tweaks in one session.

USE CASE 2

Debloat a Windows machine by removing pre-installed apps and disabling telemetry features.

USE CASE 3

Batch-install common software without visiting multiple websites or running separate installers.

USE CASE 4

Troubleshoot common Windows issues and manage system update behavior from a single interface.

Tech stack

PowerShellWindows

Getting it running

Difficulty · easy Time to first run · 5min
Use freely for any purpose including commercial, as long as you keep the copyright notice.

In plain English

WinUtil is a PowerShell-based Windows utility that provides a graphical interface for performing common system setup and maintenance tasks that would otherwise require navigating through many menus or running multiple separate tools. It is designed for people who set up Windows machines regularly and want a single tool that handles software installation, system tweaks, configuration fixes, and Windows Update management. The tool works by running a PowerShell script as an administrator that downloads and launches a graphical window with multiple tabs. The Install tab lets you select and batch-install common software. The Tweaks tab applies system-level changes like disabling telemetry, adjusting performance settings, or removing pre-installed apps (sometimes called debloating). The Config tab helps troubleshoot common issues. The Updates tab provides controls over how Windows handles updates. Because it makes system-wide changes, administrator privileges are required. You would use WinUtil when setting up a new Windows computer and want to quickly install your standard set of programs and apply your preferred system tweaks in one session, or when helping someone else set up a machine. It is also useful for reversing some of Windows' default settings that many users prefer to change. The script is open-source and available on GitHub, and you can run the latest stable version with a single PowerShell command without needing to clone or download the repository manually. The project is written entirely in PowerShell, compiled from multiple source files into a single script using a custom build script included in the repository.

Copy-paste prompts

Prompt 1
How do I run WinUtil to set up a fresh Windows machine with my preferred software and system settings?
Prompt 2
What system tweaks can I apply with WinUtil's Tweaks tab, and how do I reverse them if needed?
Prompt 3
Show me how to use WinUtil to batch-install multiple programs at once instead of installing them individually.
Prompt 4
How do I customize which software appears in WinUtil's Install tab for my own setup workflow?
Prompt 5
What does WinUtil's debloating feature do, and which pre-installed Windows apps can it remove?
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