Chris Titus Tech's Windows Utility (WinUtil) Explained

What WinUtil is

WinUtil is an open-source PowerShell script and GUI created by Chris Titus Tech, hosted publicly on GitHub. It bundles common post-install tasks — installing a batch of common apps via winget, removing preinstalled Microsoft Store bloatware, applying privacy and performance tweaks, and toggling Windows features — into one checkbox-driven interface.

Because it's open source, you (or anyone) can read the exact PowerShell code it runs before executing it, which sets it apart from closed-source tune-up suites.

How to run it

WinUtil is launched via a single PowerShell command that downloads and runs the latest script directly from GitHub. Always get this command from the official repository, not a copy posted elsewhere.

1. 1Open PowerShell as Administrator (right-click Start > Terminal (Admin), or search PowerShell and choose 'Run as administrator').
2. 2Go to the official GitHub repository at github.com/ChrisTitusTech/winutil and copy the current run command shown there.
3. 3Paste the command into the elevated PowerShell window and press Enter.
4. 4The WinUtil interface opens; browse its tabs (Install, Tweaks, Config, Updates) and select only the options you actually want.
5. 5Apply changes and restart if prompted.

What it can do

• Batch-install common free applications using winget.
• Remove preinstalled Microsoft Store apps ('debloat').
• Apply registry and Group Policy tweaks for privacy, telemetry, and UI preferences.
• Toggle Windows optional features and services.
• Create a system restore point before applying changes (available as an option in the tool).

Cautions before applying tweaks

• Because it runs with administrator rights and modifies system settings broadly, only run it from the official source, and re-check the repository if you haven't used it in a while — scripts get updated.
• Some 'debloat' and 'tweak' options are aggressive (disabling telemetry services, scheduled tasks, or Windows Update-related components); understand what each one does before enabling it.
• It's a community tool, not a Microsoft product — support and updates depend on the open-source project's maintainers.

Who it's for

WinUtil suits users comfortable running PowerShell as administrator and reviewing what a script does before running it — commonly people setting up a fresh Windows install quickly. Less technical users may prefer applying individual changes manually through Settings, or sticking to well-documented built-in tools.