New Update WinScript (Open-Source Tool)

[silversurfer]

WinScript is an open-source tool built to help you build custom scripts for Windows. It includes debloat, privacy, performance scripts & more, along with the ability to install all your favourite apps in one click.

Features​

• Debloat: Remove Windows bloatware, CoPilot, Edge, OneDrive & pre-installed features.
• Privacy: Disable Windows and 3rd party telemetry & data collection, tracking, app access & more.
• Performance: Set background services to manual to free resources, set your preferred DNS, clean temp files & more.
• Install Apps: Install all your favourite apps simultaneously in one click through chocolatey.

Usage​

WinScript must be run as Administrator to function properly.
The desktop app may be flagged as a threat by Windows Defender due to its ability to modify system settings. This is a false positive—WinScript is safe, transparent, and open-source.

GitHub - flick9000/winscript: Open-source tool to build your Windows script from scratch. It includes debloat, privacy, performance & app installing scripts.

Open-source tool to build your Windows script from scratch. It includes debloat, privacy, performance & app installing scripts. - flick9000/winscript

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[bazang]

"Run Windows activation scripts."

Probably illegal.

 

[silversurfer]

WinScript v1.2.9​

Changelog​

• Ported to Astro
• Fixed some apps not being added to the install script
• Fixed some light-mode UI inconsistencies

The desktop app may be flagged as a threat by Windows Defender; however, this is a false positive. This occurs because the scripts you create with WinScript can modify system settings. Rest assured, WinScript is safe, transparent, and open-source.

Release v1.2.9 · flick9000/winscript

Changelog Ported to Astro Fixed some apps not being added to the install script Fixed some light-mode UI inconsistencies The desktop app may be flagged as a threat by Windows Defender; however, t...

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[silversurfer]

v1.3.0​

Changelog​

• Reduced app size by ~40%
• Added 'Shortcuts'

The desktop app may be flagged as a threat by Windows Defender; however, this is a false positive. This occurs because the scripts you create with WinScript can modify system settings. Rest assured, WinScript is safe, transparent, and open-source.

Release v1.3.0 · flick9000/winscript

Changelog Reduced app size by ~40% Added 'Shortcuts' The desktop app may be flagged as a threat by Windows Defender; however, this is a false positive. This occurs because the scripts you create ...

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[silversurfer]

v1.3.1​

Changelog​

• Added 'winget' as package manager for installing apps.

The desktop app may be flagged as a threat by Windows Defender; however, this is a false positive. This occurs because the scripts you create with WinScript can modify system settings. Rest assured, WinScript is safe, transparent, and open-source.

Release v1.3.1 · flick9000/winscript

Changelog Added 'winget' as package manager for installing apps. The desktop app may be flagged as a threat by Windows Defender; however, this is a false positive. This occurs because the scripts...

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[silversurfer]

v1.3.2​

Changelog​

• Fixed 'Disable Fax&Scan' script
• Improved 'Remove Xbox' script
• Added 'Virtual Memory' to Shortcuts

The desktop app may be flagged as a threat by Windows Defender; however, this is a false positive. This occurs because the scripts you create with WinScript can modify system settings. Rest assured, WinScript is safe, transparent, and open-source.

Release v1.3.2 · flick9000/winscript

Changelog Fixed 'Disable Fax&Scan' script Improved 'Remove Xbox' script Added 'Virtual Memory' to Shortcuts The desktop app may be flagged as a threat by Windows Defender; however, this is a fals...

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[silversurfer]

v1.3.3​

Changelog​

• Improved 'Debloat Edge' script

The desktop app may be flagged as a threat by Windows Defender; however, this is a false positive. This occurs because the scripts you create with WinScript can modify system settings. Rest assured, WinScript is safe, transparent, and open-source.

Release v1.3.3 · flick9000/winscript

Changelog Improved 'Debloat Edge' script The desktop app may be flagged as a threat by Windows Defender; however, this is a false positive. This occurs because the scripts you create with WinScri...

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[silversurfer]

v1.3.4​

Changelog​

• Added 'Remove default0 user'
• Added 'Disable internet access to Windows DRM'
• Added 'Disable cloud-based speech recognition'

The desktop app may be flagged as a threat by Windows Defender; however, this is a false positive. This occurs because the scripts you create with WinScript can modify system settings. Rest assured, WinScript is safe, transparent, and open-source.

Release v1.3.4 · flick9000/winscript

Changelog Added 'Remove default0 user' Added 'Disable internet access to Windows DRM' Added 'Disable cloud-based speech recognition' The desktop app may be flagged as a threat by Windows Defender...

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[silversurfer]

v1.3.5​

Changelog​

• Fixed incorrect registry path for registry key to disable Core Isolation

The desktop app may be flagged as a threat by Windows Defender; however, this is a false positive. This occurs because the scripts you create with WinScript can modify system settings. Rest assured, WinScript is safe, transparent, and open-source.

Release v1.3.5 · flick9000/winscript

Changelog Fixed incorrect registry path for registry key to disable Core Isolation The desktop app may be flagged as a threat by Windows Defender; however, this is a false positive. This occurs b...

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[silversurfer]

v1.3.6​

Changelog​

• Improved 'Limit Defender CPU Usage' script

The desktop app may be flagged as a threat by Windows Defender; however, this is a false positive. This occurs because the scripts you create with WinScript can modify system settings. Rest assured, WinScript is safe, transparent, and open-source.

Release v1.3.6 · flick9000/winscript

Changelog Improved 'Limit Defender CPU Usage' script The desktop app may be flagged as a threat by Windows Defender; however, this is a false positive. This occurs because the scripts you create ...

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[silversurfer]

v1.3.7​

Changelog​

• Removed 'Restore default folders locations' from 'Remove OneDrive' tweak. The script no longer forces Desktop, Documents, Pictures, Music, and other folders back to their default %USERPROFILE% paths. This change prevents overwriting custom folder locations.

The desktop app may be flagged as a threat by Windows Defender; however, this is a false positive. This occurs because the scripts you create with WinScript can modify system settings. Rest assured, WinScript is safe, transparent, and open-source.

Release v1.3.7 · flick9000/winscript

Changelog Removed 'Restore default folders locations' from 'Remove OneDrive' tweak. The script no longer forces Desktop, Documents, Pictures, Music, and other folders back to their default %USERPR...

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[silversurfer]

Versions 1.3.9 / 1.3.8

Changelog​

• Added 'Disable automatic updates for Microsoft Store apps'
• Added update check for portable version

Release v1.3.9 · flick9000/winscript

Changelog Added 'Disable automatic updates for Microsoft Store apps' The desktop app may be flagged as a threat by Windows Defender; however, this is a false positive. This occurs because the scr...

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[silversurfer]

Version 1.4.0

Changelog​

• Added 'Disable Windows Transparency'
• Added 'Disable Mouse Hover & Menu Delay'

Release v1.4.0 · flick9000/winscript

Changelog Added 'Disable Windows Transparency' Added 'Disable Mouse Hover & Menu Delay' The desktop app may be flagged as a threat by Windows Defender; however, this is a false positive. This occ...

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[silversurfer]

Version 1.4.1

Changelog​

• Added 'Extend Windows Update pause limit to 20 years'

Release v1.4.1 · flick9000/winscript

Changelog Added 'Extend Windows Update pause limit to 20 years' The desktop app may be flagged as a threat by Windows Defender; however, this is a false positive. This occurs because the scripts ...

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[silversurfer]

Version 1.4.2

Changelog​

• Added 'Disable app access to recordings'
• Added 'Disable app access to screenshot borders'
• Added 'Disable app access to AI generation'

The desktop app may be flagged as a threat by Windows Defender; however, this is a false positive. This occurs because the scripts you create with WinScript can modify system settings. Rest assured, WinScript is safe, transparent, and open-source.

Release v1.4.2 · flick9000/winscript

Changelog Added 'Disable app access to recordings' Added 'Disable app access to screenshot borders' Added 'Disable app access to AI generation' The desktop app may be flagged as a threat by Windo...

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[silversurfer]

Version 1.4.3

Changelog​

• Updated 'Remove Copilot' script after recent Windows patches

The desktop app may be flagged as a threat by Windows Defender; however, this is a false positive. This occurs because the scripts you create with WinScript can modify system settings. Rest assured, WinScript is safe, transparent, and open-source.

Release v1.4.3 · flick9000/winscript

Changelog Updated 'Remove Copilot' script after recent Windows patches The desktop app may be flagged as a threat by Windows Defender; however, this is a false positive. This occurs because the s...

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[silversurfer]

Version 1.4.4

Changelog​

• Added CLI flag '-path' to override default userData directory.

The desktop app may be flagged as a threat by Windows Defender; however, this is a false positive. This occurs because the scripts you create with WinScript can modify system settings. Rest assured, WinScript is safe, transparent, and open-source.

Release v1.4.4 · flick9000/winscript

Changelog Added CLI flag '-path' to override default userData directory. The desktop app may be flagged as a threat by Windows Defender; however, this is a false positive. This occurs because the...

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[silversurfer]

Version 1.4.5

Changelog​

• Updated 'Disable Internet Explorer' script
• Removed outdated services
• Improved console output

The desktop app may be flagged as a threat by Windows Defender; however, this is a false positive. This occurs because the scripts you create with WinScript can modify system settings. Rest assured, WinScript is safe, transparent, and open-source.

Release v1.4.5 · flick9000/winscript

Changelog Updated 'Disable Internet Explorer' script Removed outdated services Improved console output The desktop app may be flagged as a threat by Windows Defender; however, this is a false pos...

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[silversurfer]

Version 1.4.7 / 1.4.6

Changelog​

• Added 'Delay Windows feature updates by 1 year' script
• Added 'Disable Windows Update'
• UI & UX improvements

The desktop app may be flagged as a threat by Windows Defender; however, this is a false positive. This occurs because the scripts you create with WinScript can modify system settings. Rest assured, WinScript is safe, transparent, and open-source.

Release v1.4.6 · flick9000/winscript

Changelog Added 'Delay Windows feature updates by 1 year' script Added 'Disable Windows Update' UI & UX improvements The desktop app may be flagged as a threat by Windows Defender; however, this ...

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Release v1.4.7 · flick9000/winscript

Changelog Fix: 'Clean temporary files' script no longer generates a 'null' file in the working directory. The desktop app may be flagged as a threat by Windows Defender; however, this is a false ...

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