winutil-in-2026/

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Windows Utility in 2026 — Everything That's Changed

Having Fun with Technology

https://christitus.com/winutil-in-2026/

[Zathras42]

Before I install Windows Utilities, I have this question:
When using the Install function, can I specify where a program will be installed?

[clemabiz]

Thanks for a Great Utility, takes away hours of figuring out how to tweak windows.
I wish it had a way to confirm to proceed, as I've clicked the wrong button couple of times, only to discover it was re-installing all I had uninstalled

[endy-y]

First, I can’t thank you enough for your tool, it has been extremely helpful over the years.

Although I didn’t use microWin that often, it was a truly great addition. I’m genuinely sad to see it go. Is there any chance of keeping a branch where it remains available? Having .iso debloating and tweaks in the same place is much more convenient than switching between repos

[profjekyll]

Of course… thank you for the tool first. Highly recommended etc…

Now, is it possible to still access an older version that had MicroWin built it? I’d like to use MicroWin, but the forked version at this time is still alpha, “with bugs”. Was hoping to be able to access the tool I’d previously used some how (unless this is inadvisable)

[petrosoudah]

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[old-guy-surviving]

Ditto petrosoudah!

For me, "terminal" ("admin" or not) opens PowerShell 7.5.4

[mluffman]

Thanks Chris! Your efforts, community, and contributions are very much appreciated.

[toolman7832]

Hey Chris! I love this utility and use it often. I was wondering if you would consider adding FreeFileSync to the install list? I use it and FileBot almost daily and love them, just a suggestion. Thanks again to you and your team for everything you do, your videos made me enjoy IT again.

[swxrdfish]

How can I change the output directory? I don't want to bloat my C drive with software and stuff. I really think you should say or something about that,t and that it would go a long way if I could change the directory where I can install the applications to my dedicated drive on which I have my software. Please do something about it.

[Zathras42]

How can I change the output directory? I don't want to bloat my C drive with software and stuff. I really think you should say or something about that,t and that it would go a long way if I could change the directory where I can install the applications to my dedicated drive on which I have my software. Please do something about it.

Thanks for mentioning this. It's exactly what I asked in my original post.
Now I know not to install Winutil until the option is added.

[stromikel]

Hello Chris, very nice Application. But my English not so good. My Question is can you do localisations for this nice Tool.

[saddletramp196]

Hi Chris When Im doing a windows 11 Creator, how do I know which drive Im on Do I need to install the WinUtil on the flash drive Im doing the ISO on , Im confused here ?