User Guide

Welcome to the official User Guide for Winutil, your all-in-one Windows toolkit.

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? Follow the guides below in order to get up and running quickly:

Getting Started - Learn how to launch Winutil and understand the basics.
Applications - Install, update, and remove apps with ease.
Tweaks - Apply performance, privacy, and usability improvements.
Features - Explore built-in tools and common Windows fixes.
Updates - Configure how Windows Update behaves on your system.
Automation - Automate setups and reuse configurations across PCs.
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.

Read the Applications Guide →

System Tweaks

Apply optimizations for performance, privacy, and usability. Choose from preset configurations or customize individual tweaks.

Read the Tweaks Guide →

Config & Fixes

Quick fixes for common Windows problems:

Reset network settings
Fix Windows Update issues
Repair system files
Access legacy Windows panels

Read the Features Guide →

Update Management

Take control of Windows Updates with options to:

Enable/disable updates
Security updates only
Pause updates
Manage driver updates

Read the Updates Guide →

Automation

Automate Winutil configurations for:

Multiple PC setups
Enterprise deployments
Consistent configurations
Scripted installations

Read the Automation Guide →

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 →

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

Read Contributing Guide →

Video Tutorial

Watch the complete WinUtil overview: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6UQZ5oQg8XA

Ready to get started? Head to the Getting Started Guide.

Dive right into the following section to get started:

Getting Started — Learn how to use WinUtil.