diff --git a/KnownIssues.md b/KnownIssues.md index b8f416af..4acc89d1 100644 --- a/KnownIssues.md +++ b/KnownIssues.md @@ -1,4 +1,37 @@ ## Known Issues and Fixes + +### Launch Issues: + +- Windows Security (formerly Defender) and other anti-virus software are known to block the script. The script gets flagged due to the fact that it requires administrator privileges & makes drastic system changes. + - If possible: Allow script in Anti-Virus software settings. + +- If you are having TLS 1.2 issues, or are having trouble resolving `christitus.com/win` then run with the following command: + +``` +[Net.ServicePointManager]::SecurityProtocol=[Net.SecurityProtocolType]::Tls12;iex(New-Object Net.WebClient).DownloadString('https://github.com/ChrisTitusTech/winutil/releases/latest/download/winutil.ps1') +``` + +- If you are unable to resolve `christitus.com/win` and are getting errors launching the tool, it might be due to India blocking GitHub's content domain and preventing downloads. + - Source: + +If you are still having issues try using a **VPN**, or changing your **DNS provider** to: + +| `1.1.1.1` | `1.0.0.1` | or | `8.8.8.8` | `8.8.4.4` | +|---------|---------|-----|---------|---------| + +- Script doesn't run/PowerShell crashes: + 1. Press Windows Key+X and select 'PowerShell (Admin)' (Windows 10) or 'Windows Terminal (Admin)' (Windows 11) + 2. Run: + ``` + Set-ExecutionPolicy Unrestricted -Scope Process -Force + ``` + 3. Run: + ``` + irm christitus.com/win | iex + ``` + +### Other Issues: + - Windows taking longer to shut down: - [#69](https://github.com/ChrisTitusTech/winutil/issues/69) Turn on fast startup: Press Windows key + R, then type: ``` @@ -16,6 +49,9 @@ Get-Service -Name "XboxGipSvc" | Set-Service -StartupType Automatic - Winget requires interaction on first run: Manually type 'y' and 'enter' into the PowerShell console to continue - (Windows 11) Quick Settings no longer works: Launch the Script and click 'Enable Action Center' + +- Explorer no longer launches: Go to Control Panel, File Explorer Options, Change the 'Open File Explorer to' option to 'This PC'. + - Script doesn't run/PowerShell crashes: 1. Press Windows Key+X and select 'PowerShell (Admin)' (Windows 10) or 'Windows Terminal (Admin)' (Windows 11) 2. Run: @@ -25,4 +61,4 @@ Get-Service -Name "XboxGipSvc" | Set-Service -StartupType Automatic 3. Run: ``` irm christitus.com/win | iex - ``` \ No newline at end of file + ``` diff --git a/README.md b/README.md index 39aadec6..2de945a9 100644 --- a/README.md +++ b/README.md @@ -34,6 +34,9 @@ If this site is not reachable from your country, please try running it directly irm "https://github.com/ChrisTitusTech/winutil/releases/latest/download/winutil.ps1" | iex ``` +If you still have Issues, refer to [Known Issues](https://github.com/ChrisTitusTech/winutil/blob/main/KnownIssues.md). + + #### Automation Some features are available through automation. This allows you to save your config file pass it to Winutil walk away and come back to a finished system. Here is how you can set it up currently with Winutil >24.01.15 @@ -52,21 +55,6 @@ iex "& { $(irm christitus.com/win) } -Config [path-to-your-config] -Run" 7. Have a cup of coffee! Come back when it's done. -## Issues: - -- If you are unable to resolve christitus.com/win and are getting errors launching the tool, it might be due to India blocking GitHub's content domain and preventing downloads. You may use a VPN or change your DNS provider to Google/Cloudflare/etc. - -Source: - -- Windows Security (formerly Defender) and other anti-virus software are known to block the script. The script gets flagged due to the fact that it requires administrator privileges & makes drastic system changes. - -- If you are having TLS 1.2 issues, or are having trouble resolving `christitus.com/win` then run with the following command: - -``` -[Net.ServicePointManager]::SecurityProtocol=[Net.SecurityProtocolType]::Tls12;iex(New-Object Net.WebClient).DownloadString('https://raw.githubusercontent.com/ChrisTitusTech/winutil/main/winutil.ps1') -``` - -If you are still having issues try changing your DNS provider to 1.1.1.1 || 1.0.0.1 or 8.8.8.8 || 8.8.4.4 ## Support - To morally and mentally support the project, make sure to leave a ⭐️!