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## Welcome to Winutil!
Winutil is a powerful Windows utility that helps you optimize, customize, and maintain your Windows system. This guide will walk you through everything you need to get started.
Winutil is a powerful Windows utility that helps you optimize, customize, and maintain your system. This guide walks you through everything you need to get started.
## System Requirements
Before running Winutil, ensure your system meets these requirements:
- **Operating System**: Windows 10 (Latest Version) or Windows 11
- **PowerShell**: Version 5.1 or later (included by default in Windows 10/11)
> [!IMPORTANT]
> Windows 10 is not supported by Winutil. Windows 10 reached end of support on **October 14, 2025**.
- **Operating System**: Windows 11
- **PowerShell**: Version 5.1 or later (included by default in Windows 11)
- **Administrator Access**: Required for system-level changes
- **Internet Connection**: Required for downloading applications and updates
- **.NET Framework**: Version 4.5 or later (usually pre-installed)
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**Method 1: Start Menu (Recommended)**
1. Right-click on the Windows Start button
2. Select "Windows PowerShell (Admin)" on Windows 10
3. Or select "Terminal (Admin)" on Windows 11
1. Right-click the Windows Start button
2. Select "Terminal (Admin)"
**Method 2: Search Method**
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1. Go to the **Tweaks** tab
2. Find "Create Restore Point" under Essential Tweaks
3. Check the box and click "Run Tweaks"
3. Check the box and click **Run Tweaks**
This allows you to undo changes if needed.
This gives you a rollback point if needed.
### 2. Install Essential Applications
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### 3. Apply Basic Tweaks
For a better Windows experience without risks:
For a better Windows experience with minimal risk:
1. Go to the **Tweaks** tab
2. Select the **"Desktop" preset** for a balanced configuration
3. Review the selected tweaks
4. Click "Run Tweaks"
4. Click **Run Tweaks**
## Common Tasks
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**Single Application**:
1. Open **Install** tab
1. Open the **Install** tab
2. Search for the application name
3. Check the box next to it
4. Click "Install/Upgrade Selected"
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**Essential Tweaks** (Safe for all users):
1. Go to **Tweaks** tab
2. Select from Essential Tweaks section
3. Click "Run Tweaks"
1. Go to the **Tweaks** tab
2. Select from the Essential Tweaks section
3. Click **Run Tweaks**
**Advanced Tweaks** (Use with caution):
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**Undoing Tweaks**:
1. Select the same tweaks you applied
2. Click "Undo Selected Tweaks"
3. System will revert to previous state
2. Click **Undo Selected Tweaks**
3. The system reverts to the previous state
### Using Quick Fixes
For common Windows issues:
1. Go to **Config** tab
2. Navigate to **Fixes** section
1. Go to the **Config** tab
2. Navigate to the **Fixes** section
3. Select the appropriate fix:
- **Reset Network**: Fixes network connectivity issues
- **Reset Windows Update**: Resolves update problems
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For improved privacy and speed:
1. Go to **Config** or **Tweaks** tab
1. Go to the **Config** tab or the **Tweaks** tab
2. Find the DNS section
3. Select a provider:
- **Cloudflare**: Fast and privacy-focused
- **Google**: Reliable and widely used
- **Quad9**: Security-focused with malware blocking
- **AdGuard**: Blocks ads and trackers
4. Click Apply
4. Click **Apply**
## Understanding Presets
Winutil offers several preset configurations:
- **Minimal**: Minimal changes, keeps most Windows features
- **Standard**: Good middle-ground for most users
- **Minimal**: Minimal changes that keep most Windows features
- **Standard**: A good middle ground for most users
## Safety Tips
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irm https://github.com/ChrisTitusTech/Winutil/releases/latest/download/Winutil.ps1 | iex
```
2. Force TLS 1.2 (for older Windows versions):
2. Force TLS 1.2:
```powershell
[Net.ServicePointManager]::SecurityProtocol = [Net.SecurityProtocolType]::Tls12
irm "https://christitus.com/win" | iex
```
> [!NOTE]
> On Windows 11, you usually do not need the TLS 1.2 command. Use it only if you hit download or security protocol errors.
### Execution Policy Error
If you get an execution policy error:
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Now that you're set up, explore these guides:
- [Application Guide](../application/) - Learn about installing, upgrading, and uninstalling software
- [Applications Guide](../application/) - Learn about installing, upgrading, and uninstalling software
- [Tweaks Guide](../tweaks/) - Understand system optimizations
- [FAQ](../../faq/) - Common questions and answers
- [FAQ](/faq/) - Common questions and answers
## Getting Help
If you need assistance:
- **Documentation**: Browse this documentation site
- **Known Issues**: Check the [Known Issues](../../knownissues/) page
- **Known Issues**: Check the [Known Issues](/knownissues/) page
- **Discord**: Join the [community Discord server](https://discord.gg/RUbZUZyByQ)
- **GitHub Issues**: Report bugs on [GitHub](https://github.com/ChrisTitusTech/winutil/issues)
- **YouTube**: Watch [video tutorials](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6UQZ5oQg8XA)
## Quick Reference Card
| Task | Location | Action |
| -------------------- | ----------- | ------------------------------------ |
| Install or upgrade apps | Install Tab | Check boxes Install/Upgrade Selected |
| Uninstall apps | Install Tab | Check boxes Uninstall Selected |
| Apply Tweaks | Tweaks Tab | Select tweaks Run Tweaks |
| Undo Tweaks | Tweaks Tab | Select tweaks Undo Selected Tweaks |
| Create Restore Point | Tweaks Tab | Essential Tweaks section |
| Fix Network | Config Tab | Fixes Reset Network |
| Change DNS | Tweaks Tab | DNS section |
| Open Control Panel | Config Tab | Legacy Windows Panels |
| Task | Location | Action |
| ---- | -------- | ------ |
| Install or upgrade apps | Install tab | Check boxes -> Install/Upgrade Selected |
| Uninstall apps | Install tab | Check boxes -> Uninstall Selected |
| Apply tweaks | Tweaks tab | Select tweaks -> Run Tweaks |
| Undo tweaks | Tweaks tab | Select tweaks -> Undo Selected Tweaks |
| Create restore point | Tweaks tab | Essential Tweaks section |
| Fix network | Config tab | Fixes -> Reset Network |
| Change DNS | Tweaks tab | DNS section |
| Open Control Panel | Config tab | Legacy Windows Panels |
Happy optimizing! 🚀
Happy optimizing!