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')
+ Known Issues - WinUtil Documentation Announcement: We are currently not adding any applications to WinUtil and any apps that will be added through a PR will be declined by the maintainer. Announcement: We are currently reworking the docs to use Hugo rather then mkdocs. Known Issues
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: https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/gadgets-news/github-content-domain-blocked-for-these-indian-users-reports/articleshow/96687992.cms
If you are still having issues try using a VPN, or changing your DNS provider to one of following two providers:
Provider Primary DNS Secondary DNS Cloudflare 1.1.1.11.0.0.1 Google 8.8.8.88.8.4.4
- Script doesn't run/PowerShell crashes:
- Press Windows Key+X and select 'PowerShell (Admin)' (Windows 10) or 'Windows Terminal (Admin)' (Windows 11)
- Run:
- Run:
Other Issues:¶
- Windows taking longer to shut down:
- #69 Turn on fast startup: Press Windows key + R, then type:
control /name Microsoft.PowerOptions /page pageGlobalSettings
diff --git a/contribute/index.html b/contribute/index.html
index 2ebacbac..b63eeb6a 100644
--- a/contribute/index.html
+++ b/contribute/index.html
@@ -1,4 +1,4 @@
- Contributing Guide - WinUtil Documentation Announcement: We are currently not adding any applications to WinUtil and any apps that will be added through a PR will be declined by the maintainer. Announcement: We are currently reworking the docs to use Hugo rather then mkdocs. How to Contribute?¶
Testing¶
- Test the latest changes to WinUtil by running the pre-release and reporting issues you are encountering to help us continually improve WinUtil!
Run the latest pre-release¶
irm christitus.com/windev | iex
+ How to Contribute? - WinUtil Documentation Announcement: We are currently not adding any applications to WinUtil and any apps that will be added through a PR will be declined by the maintainer. Announcement: We are currently reworking the docs to use Hugo rather then mkdocs. How to Contribute?¶
Testing¶
- Test the latest changes to WinUtil by running the pre-release and reporting issues you are encountering to help us continually improve WinUtil!
Run the latest pre-release¶
Keep in mind
This is a pre-release and should be treated as such. It exists for developers to test the utility and report or fix bugs before they get added to the stable release. Don't use it in production!
Issues¶
- If you encounter any challenges or problems with the script, I kindly request that you submit them via the "Issues" tab on the GitHub repository. By filling out the provided template, you can provide specific details about the issue, allowing me (and others in the community) to promptly address any bugs or consider feature requests.
Contribute Code¶
-
Pull requests are now handled directly on the MAIN branch. This was done since we can now select specific releases to launch via releases in GitHub.
-
If you're doing code changes, then you can submit a PR to main branch, but I am very selective about these.
Important
Do not use a code formatter, make massive amounts of line changes, or make multiple feature changes. EACH FEATURE CHANGE SHOULD BE IT'S OWN PULL REQUEST!
-
When creating pull requests, it is essential to thoroughly document all changes made. This includes, but is not limited to, documenting any additions made to the tweaks section and corresponding undo tweak, so users are able to remove the newly added tweaks if necessary, and comprehensive documentation is required for all code changes. Document your changes and briefly explain why you made your changes in your Pull Request Description. Failure to adhere to this format may result in the denial of the pull request. Additionally, any code lacking sufficient documentation may also be denied.
-
By following these guidelines, we can maintain a high standard of quality and ensure that the codebase remains organized and well-documented.
Note
When creating a function, please include "WPF" or "WinUtil" in the file name so it can be loaded into the runspace.
Walk through¶
- This is a guide for beginners. If you are still having issues, look at the following official GitHub documentation:
Overview¶
%%{init: {"flowchart": {"curve": "cardinal"}} }%%
graph TD
A[Fork Project] --> B[Clone Repository];
diff --git a/dev/features/Features/DisableLegacyRecovery/index.html b/dev/features/Features/DisableLegacyRecovery/index.html
index 6aeca1eb..08cf453c 100644
--- a/dev/features/Features/DisableLegacyRecovery/index.html
+++ b/dev/features/Features/DisableLegacyRecovery/index.html
@@ -1,4 +1,4 @@
- Disable Legacy F8 Boot Recovery - WinUtil Documentation Announcement: We are currently not adding any applications to WinUtil and any apps that will be added through a PR will be declined by the maintainer. Announcement: We are currently reworking the docs to use Hugo rather then mkdocs. Disable Legacy F8 Boot Recovery¶
Last Updated: 2024-08-07
Info
The Development Documentation is auto generated for every compilation of WinUtil, meaning a part of it will always stay up-to-date. Developers do have the ability to add custom content, which won't be updated automatically.
Description¶
Disables Advanced Boot Options screen that lets you start Windows in advanced troubleshooting modes.
Preview Code
{
+ Disable Legacy F8 Boot Recovery - WinUtil Documentation Announcement: We are currently not adding any applications to WinUtil and any apps that will be added through a PR will be declined by the maintainer. Announcement: We are currently reworking the docs to use Hugo rather then mkdocs. Disable Legacy F8 Boot Recovery¶
Last Updated: 2024-08-07
Info
The Development Documentation is auto generated for every compilation of WinUtil, meaning a part of it will always stay up-to-date. Developers do have the ability to add custom content, which won't be updated automatically.
Description¶
Disables Advanced Boot Options screen that lets you start Windows in advanced troubleshooting modes.
Preview Code
{
"Content": "Disable Legacy F8 Boot Recovery",
"Description": "Disables Advanced Boot Options screen that lets you start Windows in advanced troubleshooting modes.",
"category": "Features",
diff --git a/dev/features/Features/DisableSearchSuggestions/index.html b/dev/features/Features/DisableSearchSuggestions/index.html
index 9212b032..03996e0e 100644
--- a/dev/features/Features/DisableSearchSuggestions/index.html
+++ b/dev/features/Features/DisableSearchSuggestions/index.html
@@ -1,4 +1,4 @@
- Disable Search Box Web Suggestions in Registry(explorer restart) - WinUtil Documentation Announcement: We are currently not adding any applications to WinUtil and any apps that will be added through a PR will be declined by the maintainer. Announcement: We are currently reworking the docs to use Hugo rather then mkdocs. Disable Search Box Web Suggestions in Registry(explorer restart)¶
Last Updated: 2024-08-07
Info
The Development Documentation is auto generated for every compilation of WinUtil, meaning a part of it will always stay up-to-date. Developers do have the ability to add custom content, which won't be updated automatically.
Description¶
Disables web suggestions when searching using Windows Search.
Preview Code
{
+ Disable Search Box Web Suggestions in Registry(explorer restart) - WinUtil Documentation Announcement: We are currently not adding any applications to WinUtil and any apps that will be added through a PR will be declined by the maintainer. Announcement: We are currently reworking the docs to use Hugo rather then mkdocs. Disable Search Box Web Suggestions in Registry(explorer restart)¶
Last Updated: 2024-08-07
Info
The Development Documentation is auto generated for every compilation of WinUtil, meaning a part of it will always stay up-to-date. Developers do have the ability to add custom content, which won't be updated automatically.
Description¶
Disables web suggestions when searching using Windows Search.
Preview Code
{
"Content": "Disable Search Box Web Suggestions in Registry(explorer restart)",
"Description": "Disables web suggestions when searching using Windows Search.",
"category": "Features",
diff --git a/dev/features/Features/EnableLegacyRecovery/index.html b/dev/features/Features/EnableLegacyRecovery/index.html
index 9877edc3..ab770a5d 100644
--- a/dev/features/Features/EnableLegacyRecovery/index.html
+++ b/dev/features/Features/EnableLegacyRecovery/index.html
@@ -1,4 +1,4 @@
- Enable Legacy F8 Boot Recovery - WinUtil Documentation Announcement: We are currently not adding any applications to WinUtil and any apps that will be added through a PR will be declined by the maintainer. Announcement: We are currently reworking the docs to use Hugo rather then mkdocs. Enable Legacy F8 Boot Recovery¶
Last Updated: 2024-08-07
Info
The Development Documentation is auto generated for every compilation of WinUtil, meaning a part of it will always stay up-to-date. Developers do have the ability to add custom content, which won't be updated automatically.
Description¶
Enables Advanced Boot Options screen that lets you start Windows in advanced troubleshooting modes.
Preview Code
{
+ Enable Legacy F8 Boot Recovery - WinUtil Documentation Announcement: We are currently not adding any applications to WinUtil and any apps that will be added through a PR will be declined by the maintainer. Announcement: We are currently reworking the docs to use Hugo rather then mkdocs. Enable Legacy F8 Boot Recovery¶
Last Updated: 2024-08-07
Info
The Development Documentation is auto generated for every compilation of WinUtil, meaning a part of it will always stay up-to-date. Developers do have the ability to add custom content, which won't be updated automatically.
Description¶
Enables Advanced Boot Options screen that lets you start Windows in advanced troubleshooting modes.
Preview Code
{
"Content": "Enable Legacy F8 Boot Recovery",
"Description": "Enables Advanced Boot Options screen that lets you start Windows in advanced troubleshooting modes.",
"category": "Features",
diff --git a/dev/features/Features/EnableSearchSuggestions/index.html b/dev/features/Features/EnableSearchSuggestions/index.html
index 51abdf37..991b716c 100644
--- a/dev/features/Features/EnableSearchSuggestions/index.html
+++ b/dev/features/Features/EnableSearchSuggestions/index.html
@@ -1,4 +1,4 @@
- Enable Search Box Web Suggestions in Registry(explorer restart) - WinUtil Documentation Announcement: We are currently not adding any applications to WinUtil and any apps that will be added through a PR will be declined by the maintainer. Announcement: We are currently reworking the docs to use Hugo rather then mkdocs. Enable Search Box Web Suggestions in Registry(explorer restart)¶
Last Updated: 2024-08-07
Info
The Development Documentation is auto generated for every compilation of WinUtil, meaning a part of it will always stay up-to-date. Developers do have the ability to add custom content, which won't be updated automatically.
Description¶
Enables web suggestions when searching using Windows Search.
Preview Code
{
+ Enable Search Box Web Suggestions in Registry(explorer restart) - WinUtil Documentation Announcement: We are currently not adding any applications to WinUtil and any apps that will be added through a PR will be declined by the maintainer. Announcement: We are currently reworking the docs to use Hugo rather then mkdocs. Enable Search Box Web Suggestions in Registry(explorer restart)¶
Last Updated: 2024-08-07
Info
The Development Documentation is auto generated for every compilation of WinUtil, meaning a part of it will always stay up-to-date. Developers do have the ability to add custom content, which won't be updated automatically.
Description¶
Enables web suggestions when searching using Windows Search.
Preview Code
{
"Content": "Enable Search Box Web Suggestions in Registry(explorer restart)",
"Description": "Enables web suggestions when searching using Windows Search.",
"category": "Features",
diff --git a/dev/features/Features/Install/index.html b/dev/features/Features/Install/index.html
index 6f371f7f..2a60cbb6 100644
--- a/dev/features/Features/Install/index.html
+++ b/dev/features/Features/Install/index.html
@@ -1,4 +1,4 @@
- Install Features - WinUtil Documentation Announcement: We are currently not adding any applications to WinUtil and any apps that will be added through a PR will be declined by the maintainer. Announcement: We are currently reworking the docs to use Hugo rather then mkdocs. Install Features¶
Last Updated: 2024-08-07
Info
The Development Documentation is auto generated for every compilation of WinUtil, meaning a part of it will always stay up-to-date. Developers do have the ability to add custom content, which won't be updated automatically.
Preview Code
{
+ Install Features - WinUtil Documentation Announcement: We are currently not adding any applications to WinUtil and any apps that will be added through a PR will be declined by the maintainer. Announcement: We are currently reworking the docs to use Hugo rather then mkdocs. Install Features¶
Last Updated: 2024-08-07
Info
The Development Documentation is auto generated for every compilation of WinUtil, meaning a part of it will always stay up-to-date. Developers do have the ability to add custom content, which won't be updated automatically.
Preview Code
{
"Content": "Install Features",
"category": "Features",
"panel": "1",
diff --git a/dev/features/Features/RegBackup/index.html b/dev/features/Features/RegBackup/index.html
index 4431bf3c..d874a23e 100644
--- a/dev/features/Features/RegBackup/index.html
+++ b/dev/features/Features/RegBackup/index.html
@@ -1,4 +1,4 @@
- Enable Daily Registry Backup Task 12.30am - WinUtil Documentation Announcement: We are currently not adding any applications to WinUtil and any apps that will be added through a PR will be declined by the maintainer. Announcement: We are currently reworking the docs to use Hugo rather then mkdocs. Enable Daily Registry Backup Task 12.30am¶
Last Updated: 2024-08-07
Info
The Development Documentation is auto generated for every compilation of WinUtil, meaning a part of it will always stay up-to-date. Developers do have the ability to add custom content, which won't be updated automatically.
Description¶
Enables daily registry backup, previously disabled by Microsoft in Windows 10 1803.
Preview Code
{
+ Enable Daily Registry Backup Task 12.30am - WinUtil Documentation Announcement: We are currently not adding any applications to WinUtil and any apps that will be added through a PR will be declined by the maintainer. Announcement: We are currently reworking the docs to use Hugo rather then mkdocs. Enable Daily Registry Backup Task 12.30am¶
Last Updated: 2024-08-07
Info
The Development Documentation is auto generated for every compilation of WinUtil, meaning a part of it will always stay up-to-date. Developers do have the ability to add custom content, which won't be updated automatically.
Description¶
Enables daily registry backup, previously disabled by Microsoft in Windows 10 1803.
Preview Code
{
"Content": "Enable Daily Registry Backup Task 12.30am",
"Description": "Enables daily registry backup, previously disabled by Microsoft in Windows 10 1803.",
"category": "Features",
diff --git a/dev/features/Features/Sandbox/index.html b/dev/features/Features/Sandbox/index.html
index 36b66d28..d85b51e1 100644
--- a/dev/features/Features/Sandbox/index.html
+++ b/dev/features/Features/Sandbox/index.html
@@ -1,4 +1,4 @@
- Windows Sandbox - WinUtil Documentation Announcement: We are currently not adding any applications to WinUtil and any apps that will be added through a PR will be declined by the maintainer. Announcement: We are currently reworking the docs to use Hugo rather then mkdocs. Windows Sandbox¶
Last Updated: 2024-08-07
Info
The Development Documentation is auto generated for every compilation of WinUtil, meaning a part of it will always stay up-to-date. Developers do have the ability to add custom content, which won't be updated automatically.
Description¶
Windows Sandbox is a lightweight virtual machine that provides a temporary desktop environment to safely run applications and programs in isolation.
Preview Code
{
+ Windows Sandbox - WinUtil Documentation Announcement: We are currently not adding any applications to WinUtil and any apps that will be added through a PR will be declined by the maintainer. Announcement: We are currently reworking the docs to use Hugo rather then mkdocs. Windows Sandbox¶
Last Updated: 2024-08-07
Info
The Development Documentation is auto generated for every compilation of WinUtil, meaning a part of it will always stay up-to-date. Developers do have the ability to add custom content, which won't be updated automatically.
Description¶
Windows Sandbox is a lightweight virtual machine that provides a temporary desktop environment to safely run applications and programs in isolation.
Preview Code
{
"Content": "Windows Sandbox",
"category": "Features",
"panel": "1",
diff --git a/dev/features/Features/dotnet/index.html b/dev/features/Features/dotnet/index.html
index 8fec56b3..b675692a 100644
--- a/dev/features/Features/dotnet/index.html
+++ b/dev/features/Features/dotnet/index.html
@@ -1,4 +1,4 @@
- All .Net Framework (2,3,4) - WinUtil Documentation Announcement: We are currently not adding any applications to WinUtil and any apps that will be added through a PR will be declined by the maintainer. Announcement: We are currently reworking the docs to use Hugo rather then mkdocs. All .Net Framework (2,3,4)¶
Last Updated: 2024-08-07
Info
The Development Documentation is auto generated for every compilation of WinUtil, meaning a part of it will always stay up-to-date. Developers do have the ability to add custom content, which won't be updated automatically.
Description¶
.NET and .NET Framework is a developer platform made up of tools, programming languages, and libraries for building many different types of applications.
Preview Code
{
+ All .Net Framework (2,3,4) - WinUtil Documentation Announcement: We are currently not adding any applications to WinUtil and any apps that will be added through a PR will be declined by the maintainer. Announcement: We are currently reworking the docs to use Hugo rather then mkdocs. All .Net Framework (2,3,4)¶
Last Updated: 2024-08-07
Info
The Development Documentation is auto generated for every compilation of WinUtil, meaning a part of it will always stay up-to-date. Developers do have the ability to add custom content, which won't be updated automatically.
Description¶
.NET and .NET Framework is a developer platform made up of tools, programming languages, and libraries for building many different types of applications.
Preview Code
{
"Content": "All .Net Framework (2,3,4)",
"Description": ".NET and .NET Framework is a developer platform made up of tools, programming languages, and libraries for building many different types of applications.",
"category": "Features",
diff --git a/dev/features/Features/hyperv/index.html b/dev/features/Features/hyperv/index.html
index 4b9d0075..7ccb2521 100644
--- a/dev/features/Features/hyperv/index.html
+++ b/dev/features/Features/hyperv/index.html
@@ -1,4 +1,4 @@
- HyperV Virtualization - WinUtil Documentation Announcement: We are currently not adding any applications to WinUtil and any apps that will be added through a PR will be declined by the maintainer. Announcement: We are currently reworking the docs to use Hugo rather then mkdocs. HyperV Virtualization¶
Last Updated: 2024-08-07
Info
The Development Documentation is auto generated for every compilation of WinUtil, meaning a part of it will always stay up-to-date. Developers do have the ability to add custom content, which won't be updated automatically.
Description¶
Hyper-V is a hardware virtualization product developed by Microsoft that allows users to create and manage virtual machines.
Preview Code
{
+ HyperV Virtualization - WinUtil Documentation Announcement: We are currently not adding any applications to WinUtil and any apps that will be added through a PR will be declined by the maintainer. Announcement: We are currently reworking the docs to use Hugo rather then mkdocs. HyperV Virtualization¶
Last Updated: 2024-08-07
Info
The Development Documentation is auto generated for every compilation of WinUtil, meaning a part of it will always stay up-to-date. Developers do have the ability to add custom content, which won't be updated automatically.
Description¶
Hyper-V is a hardware virtualization product developed by Microsoft that allows users to create and manage virtual machines.
Preview Code
{
"Content": "HyperV Virtualization",
"Description": "Hyper-V is a hardware virtualization product developed by Microsoft that allows users to create and manage virtual machines.",
"category": "Features",
diff --git a/dev/features/Features/legacymedia/index.html b/dev/features/Features/legacymedia/index.html
index 0a0649cc..b0376845 100644
--- a/dev/features/Features/legacymedia/index.html
+++ b/dev/features/Features/legacymedia/index.html
@@ -1,4 +1,4 @@
- Legacy Media (WMP, DirectPlay) - WinUtil Documentation Announcement: We are currently not adding any applications to WinUtil and any apps that will be added through a PR will be declined by the maintainer. Announcement: We are currently reworking the docs to use Hugo rather then mkdocs. Legacy Media (WMP, DirectPlay)¶
Last Updated: 2024-08-07
Info
The Development Documentation is auto generated for every compilation of WinUtil, meaning a part of it will always stay up-to-date. Developers do have the ability to add custom content, which won't be updated automatically.
Description¶
Enables legacy programs from previous versions of windows
Preview Code
{
+ Legacy Media (WMP, DirectPlay) - WinUtil Documentation Announcement: We are currently not adding any applications to WinUtil and any apps that will be added through a PR will be declined by the maintainer. Announcement: We are currently reworking the docs to use Hugo rather then mkdocs. Legacy Media (WMP, DirectPlay)¶
Last Updated: 2024-08-07
Info
The Development Documentation is auto generated for every compilation of WinUtil, meaning a part of it will always stay up-to-date. Developers do have the ability to add custom content, which won't be updated automatically.
Description¶
Enables legacy programs from previous versions of windows
Preview Code
{
"Content": "Legacy Media (WMP, DirectPlay)",
"Description": "Enables legacy programs from previous versions of windows",
"category": "Features",
diff --git a/dev/features/Features/nfs/index.html b/dev/features/Features/nfs/index.html
index 45b109ae..75e4e2ce 100644
--- a/dev/features/Features/nfs/index.html
+++ b/dev/features/Features/nfs/index.html
@@ -1,4 +1,4 @@
- NFS - Network File System - WinUtil Documentation Announcement: We are currently not adding any applications to WinUtil and any apps that will be added through a PR will be declined by the maintainer. Announcement: We are currently reworking the docs to use Hugo rather then mkdocs. NFS - Network File System¶
Last Updated: 2024-08-07
Info
The Development Documentation is auto generated for every compilation of WinUtil, meaning a part of it will always stay up-to-date. Developers do have the ability to add custom content, which won't be updated automatically.
Description¶
Network File System (NFS) is a mechanism for storing files on a network.