* Add startup performance tracing * Lazy initialize non-default tabs * Render install app entries incrementally * Defer and cache toggle status checks * Clean up runspace invocation ownership * Defer GUI runspace pool startup * Defer status taskbar asset rendering * Record final speed verification * Fix deferred install render timer callback * Add dispatcher smoke coverage for install rendering * Replace install render timer with dispatcher callbacks * Gate performance tracing behind compile switch * Clean up analyzer warnings in speed changes * Speed up runspace and tab initialization
Chris Titus Tech's Windows Utility
A curated compilation of Windows system tasks streamline installs, debloat with tweaks, troubleshoot with config, and configure Windows updates. Run it fresh on every new Windows install.
Quick Start
WinUtil must be run as Administrator Because it performs system-wide changes.
Open PowerShell or Terminal as admin, then run:
Stable Branch (recommended)
irm https://christitus.com/win | iex
Development Branch
irm https://christitus.com/windev | iex
How to open an admin terminal
- Start menu: Right-click Start → Windows PowerShell (Admin) or Terminal (Admin)
- Search: Press the
Windows key, and typePowerShellorTerminal, thenCtrl + Shift + Enter
Automation / Presets
Apply a predefined configuration without manual selection:
& ([ScriptBlock]::Create((irm https://christitus.com/win))) -Preset Standard
| Preset | Description |
|---|---|
Standard |
Balanced defaults for most users |
Minimal |
Minimal changes to suit every user |
Advanced |
Deep tweaks for power users |
To view exactly what each preset does, see: https://github.com/ChrisTitusTech/winutil/blob/main/config/preset.json
Build & Develop
See https://github.com/ChrisTitusTech/winutil/blob/main/.github/CONTRIBUTING.md
Resources
Support
- Leave a ⭐ to show support!
- EXE Wrapper for $10 @ https://www.cttstore.com/windows-toolbox
Sponsors
These are the sponsors that help keep this project alive with monthly contributions.











Contributors
Thanks to everyone who has contributed time and effort to this project. Keep rocking 🍻
