winutil/README.md

# Chris Titus Tech's Windows Utility

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This utility is a compilation of Windows tasks I perform on each Windows system I use. It is meant to streamline *installs*, debloat with *tweaks*, troubleshoot with *config*, and fix Windows *updates*. I am extremely picky about any contributions to keep this project clean and efficient.

![screen-install](./docs/assets/Title-Screen.png)

## 💡 Usage

Winutil must be run in Admin mode because it performs system-wide tweaks. To achieve this, run PowerShell as an administrator. Here are a few ways to do it:

1. **Start menu Method:**
   - Right-click on the start menu.
   - Choose "Windows PowerShell (Admin)" (for Windows 10) or "Terminal (Admin)" (for Windows 11).

2. **Search and Launch Method:**
   - Press the Windows key.
   - Type "PowerShell" or "Terminal" (for Windows 11).
   - Press `Ctrl + Shift + Enter` or Right-click and choose "Run as administrator" to launch it with administrator privileges.

### Launch Command

#### Stable Branch (Recommended)

```ps1
irm "https://christitus.com/win" | iex
```
#### Dev Branch

```ps1
irm "https://christitus.com/windev" | iex
```

If you have Issues, refer to [Known Issues](https://christitustech.github.io/winutil/KnownIssues/)

## 🎓 Documentation

### [WinUtil Official Documentation](https://christitustech.github.io/winutil/)

### [YouTube Tutorial](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6UQZ5oQg8XA)

### [ChrisTitus.com Article](https://christitus.com/windows-tool/)

## 💖 Support
- To morally and mentally support the project, make sure to leave a ⭐️!
- EXE Wrapper for $10 @ https://www.cttstore.com/windows-toolbox

## 💖 Sponsors

These are the sponsors that help keep this project alive with monthly contributions.

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## 🏅 Thanks to all Contributors
Thanks a lot for spending your time helping Winutil grow. Thanks a lot! Keep rocking 🍻.

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