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Windows Utility, short WinUtil, is a popular open source customization tool for Microsoft Windows devices. It is free and can be run from an elevated PowerShell prompt.
It is difficult to describe WinUtil in a short paragraph. It is a free tool to customize Windows. This is achieved through tweaks and the installation of software.
WinUtil offers the following core functionality:
- Install popular software.
- Debloat Windows using tweaks.
- Troubleshoot issues.
- Configure Windows Update.
The program runs from a PowerShell prompt. You do not have to download anything to run it. Here is how that works:
This launches the WinUtil interface on the screen.
- Open the Windows Start menu.
- Type PowerShell.
- Locate and activate "Run as administrator".
- Select the Yes-option when the UAC prompt appears.
- Run irm "https://christitus.com/win" | iex by pasting the command and pressing the Enter-key.
Tip: you can also download the latest PowerShell script from the GitHub repository instead.
Windows Utility WinUtil is a one-stop shop to customize Windows - gHacks Tech News
Windows Utility (WinUtil) is a free tool to customize Windows installations at any time with minimal effort.
www.ghacks.net
GitHub - ChrisTitusTech/winutil: Chris Titus Tech's Windows Utility - Install Programs, Tweaks, Fixes, and Updates
Chris Titus Tech's Windows Utility - Install Programs, Tweaks, Fixes, and Updates - ChrisTitusTech/winutil
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