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Welcome to the official User Guide for Winutil, your all-in-one Windows toolkit.
Important
Windows 10 is not supported by Winutil. Windows 10 reached the end of support on October 14, 2025.
What is Winutil?
Winutil (Chris Titus Tech's Windows Utility) is a comprehensive PowerShell-based tool that helps you:
- Install Applications: Quickly install popular software without manual downloads
- Apply Tweaks: Optimize Windows for performance, privacy, and usability
- Fix Issues: Troubleshoot common Windows problems with one-click fixes
- Manage Updates: Control how and when Windows updates install
- Access Tools: Quick access to Windows panels and utilities
Who Should Use Winutil?
Winutil is designed for:
- Home Users: People who want to optimize their personal PCs
- Power Users: Users who want fine-grained control over Windows
- IT Professionals: Teams managing multiple systems efficiently
- Gamers: Users optimizing systems for gaming performance
- Privacy-Conscious Users: People reducing telemetry and data collection
- Developers: Users setting up clean development environments
Getting Started
New to Winutil? Start here:
- Getting Started Guide - Installation and first steps
- Applications Guide - Learn to install, upgrade, and uninstall software
- Tweaks Guide - Optimize your system
- Features & Fixes - Troubleshoot common issues
- Win11 Creator - Build a custom debloated Windows 11 ISO
Main Features
🚀 Application Installation
Browse and install hundreds of popular applications with a single click. No more hunting for download links or dealing with installer bloat.
⚙️ System Tweaks
Apply optimizations for performance, privacy, and usability. Choose from preset configurations or customize individual tweaks.
🛠️ Config & Fixes
Quick fixes for common Windows problems:
- Reset network settings
- Fix Windows Update issues
- Repair system files
- Access legacy Windows panels
🔄 Update Management
Take control of Windows Updates with options to:
- Enable/disable updates
- Security updates only
- Pause updates
- Manage driver updates
🤖 Automation
Automate Winutil configurations for:
- Multiple PC setups
- Enterprise deployments
- Consistent configurations
- Scripted installations
💿 Windows 11 Creator
Build a custom Windows 11 ISO with bloatware removed, telemetry disabled, and hardware requirement checks bypassed. You can then export it as an ISO file or write it directly to a USB drive.
Read the Win11 Creator Guide →
Quick Links
| I want to... | Go to... |
|---|---|
| Install Winutil for the first time | Getting Started |
| Install, upgrade, or uninstall apps | Applications Guide |
| Speed up my computer | Tweaks Guide |
| Fix Windows Update problems | Features - Fixes |
| Automate setup for multiple PCs | Automation |
| Understand what tweaks do | Tweaks Guide |
| Build a custom Windows 11 ISO | Win11 Creator |
Safety and Best Practices
Before using Winutil:
✅ Always:
- Run PowerShell as Administrator
- Create a system restore point before major changes
- Understand what tweaks do before applying them
- Start with Essential Tweaks before Advanced ones
- Keep backups of important data
❌ Never:
- Apply all tweaks without understanding them
- Skip creating restore points
- Use on production systems without testing
- Disable security features unnecessarily
System Requirements
- Operating System: Windows 11
- PowerShell: Version 5.1 or later (included in Windows 11)
- Permissions: Administrator access required
- Internet: Required for downloading apps and updates
- .NET Framework: 4.5+ (usually pre-installed)
Getting Help
Need help?
- 📖 Documentation: You're reading it! Use the navigation menu
- ❓ FAQ: Check Frequently Asked Questions
- 🐛 Known Issues: Review Known Issues
- 💬 Discord: Join the community Discord
- 🐙 GitHub: Report bugs on GitHub Issues
- 📺 YouTube: Watch video tutorials
Contributing
Want to help improve Winutil?
- Report Bugs: Submit issues on GitHub
- Suggest Features: Open feature requests
- Contribute Code: Submit pull requests
- Improve Docs: Help expand this documentation
- Share Knowledge: Help others in Discord
What's in This Guide?
This User Guide covers everything you need to know:
- Getting Started - Installation, first run, basic usage
- Applications - Installing, upgrading, and uninstalling software
- Tweaks - System optimizations and customizations
- Features & Fixes - Troubleshooting tools and utilities
- Win11 Creator - Build a custom debloated Windows 11 ISO
- Updates - Managing Windows Update behavior
- Automation - Scripting and batch deployments
Video Tutorial
Watch the complete Winutil overview:
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Ready to get started? Head to the Getting Started Guide.