sythatic / WinTools

A collection of useful Windows commands and script apps for system maintenance and setup.

WinTools

WinTools is an applet-based batch script designed to perform various system maintenance tasks on a Windows computer. The script is intended to be run with administrative privileges to ensure that it can execute the required commands successfully. It provides a simple command-line interface where users can choose from a selection of commands to perform specific tasks.

Tip

1. You can access WinTools from the Start Menu or by searching for it.
2. Once executed, the script will display a list of available commands.
3. Enter the desired command's keyword and press Enter to execute the selected task.

Warning

• Use the commands carefully, as some operations may have permanent effects on your system.
• Always create a backup before running commands that modify system settings.

Note

Applets

Appx Package Manager

• appxmgr.ps1
• Uninstall Appx and provisioned packages not normally removable by the user.

Toggle Boot Options

• bootops.cmd
• sysfw.cmd
• Reboot to Advanced Startup Options or System Firmware

Windows Icon Cache Cleaner

• clrico.cmd
• Clears the Windows icon cache. This may resolve issues where icons are displayed incorrectly.

Batch Colors

• colors.cmd
• Lists formatting & color codes for the Batch language. [Incompatible with Windows Terminal]

Built-In Administrator Account Toggles

• disadmin.cmd
• enadmin.cmd
• Enables or disables the built-in Administrator account.

DISM & System File Checker Toggles

• dismfix.cmd
• sfcfix.cmd
• Performs a system health check and repairs corrupted system files.

Add Environment Variables

• envar.cmd
• Allows the user to add environment variables to the system.

HTTP Index Downloader

• indexdl.ps1
• Recursively download files from a webserver's "Index of" page.

Minecraft Server Launcher

• mcslext.cmd
• Installs MCS Launcher to a Minecraft server.

Windows 11 Registry Patches

• patch.cmd
• unpatch.cmd
• Applies or removes various modifications to the Windows 11 experience to better mimic the functions of Windows 10 and earlier.

Get Windows OEM Product Key

• prodkey.cmd
• Retrieves the OEM product key of an OEM Windows PC. [Custom builds and older PCs will return blank results]

Powershell Policy Editor

• pspedit.cmd
• psphelp.cmd
• Allows the user to easily set the Powershell execution policy or get information on the available policies.

File Explorer Toggles

• respring.cmd
• suspend.cmd
• Suspends File Explorer and restarts it upon user input or automatically.

System Information Editor

• sysinfo.cmd
• Allows the user to set system information, such as manufacturer, model, and support URL.

Bypass TPM Appraisers

• tpmbypass.cmd
• Allows the installation of Windows 11 on unsupported PCs.

Webloc Converter

• wlocconv.cmd
• Converts macOS Website Location Files (.webloc) to standard URL files.