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Ever installed Windows and immediately found a bunch of preinstalled applications, unnecessary features, and settings you wanted to change?

There's a free, open-source tool called WinUtil, developed by Chris Titus Tech, that combines Windows software installation, system configuration, and troubleshooting into one interface.

Instead of manually searching through Windows settings or downloading applications individually, you can manage many common tasks from a single utility.

WHAT CAN IT DO?
- Install popular applications

- Remove selected preinstalled Windows apps

- Apply Windows configuration tweaks

- Configure privacy-related settings

- Manage Windows Update settings

- Run common troubleshooting tools

- Access system maintenance features

- Apply predefined configuration presets

- Restore supported settings when needed

LINKSOfficial GitHub:

https://github.com/ChrisTitusTech/winutil

Official Website:

https://winutil.christitus.com/

Getting Started:

https://winutil.christitus.com/guides/getting-started/

Latest Releases:

https://github.com/ChrisTitusTech/winutil/releases

STEP 1 — CHECK COMPATIBILITYThe current WinUtil documentation lists Windows 11 as its supported operating system.

You'll need:
- Windows 11

- Administrator access

- PowerShell 5.1 or newer

- An internet connection for downloads and updates

Windows 10 is no longer officially supported by the current project.

STEP 2 — CREATE A RESTORE POINTBefore changing Windows settings, create a restore point.

Press:

 

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Type:

 

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Press Enter.

Select your system drive and enable System Protection if necessary.

Click Create and give your restore point a name.

This can help recover certain system settings if something goes wrong.

A restore point isn't a substitute for a full backup.

STEP 3 — OPEN POWERSHELL AS ADMINISTRATORPress the Windows key.

Search:

 

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Right-click and select:

Run as administrator

You can also press:

 

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And select:

Terminal (Admin)

STEP 4 — DOWNLOAD AND RUN WINUTILThe official project provides this command:

 

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However, this downloads and immediately executes a remote script with administrator permissions.

For better security, download and inspect the script before executing it.

Open the official GitHub repository and review the installation instructions and source code.

Use the stable version rather than the experimental development branch.

Once running, WinUtil displays its graphical interface.

STEP 5 — INSTALL APPLICATIONSOpen the application's software installation section.

You can select supported applications you want to install.

For example:
- Browsers

- Development tools

- Media players

- Communication applications

- File utilities

Select the applications you need and use the installation controls.

This can save time when configuring a fresh Windows installation.

STEP 6 — REVIEW WINDOWS TWEAKSWinUtil contains system configuration options.

These can include adjustments relating to:
- Windows interface behaviour

- Privacy settings

- Background functionality

- Selected Windows features

- User preferences

Review each setting before applying it.

Not every tweak is appropriate for every computer.

For example, disabling a background service might break a feature or application that depends on it.

Avoid selecting every available option.

STEP 7 — REMOVE UNWANTED APPLICATIONSWinUtil provides tools for managing certain preinstalled Windows applications.

Review the applications you actually use.

If you identify software you don't need, consider removing it through the supported controls.

Avoid removing system components, security features, or applications you don't recognise.

Removing preinstalled apps doesn't automatically improve gaming performance.

BONUS — AUTOMATIC CONFIGURATION PRESETSWinUtil also includes predefined presets.

The project documents three presets:

Minimal: Conservative changes.

Standard: Balanced configuration.

Advanced: More extensive adjustments for experienced users.

For example, the official project documents this command for applying the Standard preset:

 

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This executes downloaded code and applies changes automatically.

For normal users, manually reviewing the changes in the graphical interface is safer than running a preset blindly.

You can inspect the preset definitions here:

https://github.com/ChrisTitusTech/winuti...reset.json

BONUS #2 — CONFIGURE WINDOWS UPDATESWinUtil includes Windows Update configuration options.

These can be useful for reviewing update behaviour.

However, permanently disabling security updates is not recommended.

Keep important security patches enabled and avoid modifications that leave your system unnecessarily exposed.

BONUS #3 — USE IT AFTER REINSTALLING WINDOWSOne particularly useful application is setting up a fresh PC.

Example workflow:

 

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This can reduce the amount of repetitive configuration involved in setting up a computer.

DOES IT IMPROVE FPS?Not necessarily.

WinUtil can modify settings and remove unwanted software, but there is no guarantee of increased FPS, lower latency, or better gaming performance.

Aggressive tweaks can sometimes cause instability or compatibility problems.

If your computer already performs well, unnecessary system modifications may do more harm than good.

IMPORTANT
- Download only from the official project.

- Review remote scripts before executing them.

- Create a restore point and maintain backups.

- Avoid applying unknown tweaks.

- Don't disable Windows security protections unnecessarily.

- Keep Windows Update working.

- Understand that some changes may require a restart.

- Don't assume every tweak can be fully reversed.

IS IT STILL MAINTAINED?Yes.

The official GitHub repository and documentation remain active in 2026.

The current documentation specifically targets Windows 11 and includes updated installation instructions, configuration presets, and known-issue guidance.

SOURCEShttps://github.com/ChrisTitusTech/winutil

https://github.com/ChrisTitusTech/winuti.../README.md

https://winutil.christitus.com/guides/getting-started/

https://github.com/ChrisTitusTech/winutil/issues

If you're setting up a fresh Windows 11 installation or regularly manage Windows computers, WinUtil is worth examining.

It brings numerous installation, configuration, and troubleshooting tasks into a single interface instead of requiring dozens of separate utilities.

 

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