User Guide

This WinUtil guide explains what the utility does, who it suits, and how its install, tweaks, fixes and update sections fit together. Use it as the starting point before you run the script on a Windows machine.

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

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

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

1. Getting Started - Learn how to launch Winutil and understand the basics.
2. Applications - Install, update, and remove apps with ease.
3. Tweaks - Apply performance, privacy, and usability improvements.
4. Features - Explore built-in tools and common Windows fixes.
5. Updates - Configure how Windows Update behaves on your system.
6. Automation - Automate setups and reuse configurations across PCs.
7. Win11 Creator - Build a custom debloated Windows 11 ISO.

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 →

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

Read the Tweaks Guide →

Quick fixes for common Windows problems:

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

Read the Features Guide →

Take control of Windows Updates with options to:

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

Read the Updates Guide →

Automate Winutil configurations for:

• Multiple PC setups
• Enterprise deployments
• Consistent configurations
• Scripted installations

Read the Automation Guide →

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 →

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

• 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)

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

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 →

Watch the complete WinUtil overview:

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.