Windows
Windows
Software Sites
Sites to download software for Windows
Disclaimer
These websites are safe to the best of our knowledge, however we are not responsible for anything you download from here. Downloading modified software comes with inherent risks. Always scan the downloaded files for malware before installing, and use your best judgement. If something looks suspicious, don't download. You can also use Virtual Machines for testing suspicious software, so even if the VM gets infected you can just delete it.
- m0nkrus - Pre-cracked Adobe Software Collection | GenP
- CracksURL - Cracked Windows Software Repository
- FileCR - Premium Software Download Site
- lrepacks - Repacked Russian Software Site
- All PC World - Safe Windows App Downloader
- 4download - High Speed Software Downloads
- The Micro Tech - Various Desktop Software Collection
Windows Tools
A collection of tools to tweak and optimize Windows:
- Awesome Windows 11 - Curated Windows 11 Resources
- Chris Titus Tech's Windows Utility - Essential Windows Optimization Utility
- PowerToys - Advanced Windows System Utilities | Everything PowerToys | PowerToys Run Plugins
- Sysinternals - Advanced Windows Troubleshooting Utilities
- PC Optimization Hub - Comprehensive PC Optimization Resources
- SuperF4 - Force Kill Unresponsive Programs
- fkill-cli - Interactive Command Line Killer
- AutoHotkey - Powerful Automation Scripting Language | Awesome AutoHotkey | AHK Gen
- AutoIt - Basic Like Automation Language | Awesome AutoIt
- Windows 11 Guide - Detailed Windows 11 Guide
- VCRedist AiO - Visual C++ Runtime Installer
System Info Tools
- CPU-Z - Hardware Information Monitoring Tool
- Winfetch - System Information Display Tool
- cpufetch - CPU Architecture Fetching Tool
- Glow - Detailed System Information Utility
Windows Debloating
Tools to debloat Windows, to give a cleaner and faster experience:
Disclaimer
Always research each tweak before applying. Never just "Apply All" without understanding the changes, as some debloating scripts can break system functionality or remove essential components.
- BCUninstaller - Bulk Crap Uninstaller Utility
- Geek Uninstaller - Efficient Program Uninstallation Tool
- Sophia Script - Advanced Windows Debloating Script
- Win11Debloat - Windows 11 Customization Script
- Windows Debloat Guide - Comprehensive Windows Debloating Guide
- BleachBit - Open Source System Cleaner
- Should I Remove It? - Software Removal Decision Guide
- How to Uninstall Microsoft Edge? - Edge Browser Removal Guide
Windows Clean Install
Clean installing Windows refers to installing a completely new Windows for a customized experience:
- Rufus - Create Bootable USB Drives
- balenaEtcher - Flash OS Images Tool
- Windows 10 after EOL - Official Windows 10 Support Guide
- Unattended Winstall - Automate Windows Installation Process
Original Windows ISOs
- Genuine Installation Media - Official Windows ISO Download
- OS.click - Simple Windows ISO Downloader
- Microsoft Software Download - Official Microsoft Download Center
- Clean Install Guide - Step by Step Installation Guide
Windows Activation
For activating the newly installed Windows:
- Massgrave - Microsoft Activation Scripts Collection
System Tweaks
A collection of tweaks to, well, tweak your Windows to your liking:
- StartAllBack - Classic Start Menu Utility
- EverythingToolbar - Search Integration for Taskbar
- Open-Shell - Open Source Start Menu
- EarTrumpet - Powerful Windows Volume Control
- Volumey - Modern Volume Mixer App
- Kando - Fast Cross Platform Pie Menu
- AltSnap - Move and Resize Windows
- MajorGeeks Windows Tweaks - Registry and System Tweaks
- abbodi1406's Batch Scripts - Useful Batch Script Collection
- BatUtil - Command Line Utility Tool
- Shell - Context Menu Manager Tool
- RCWM - Right Click Windows Manager
Keystroke Launchers
- Wox - Effective Full Featured Launcher
- Flow Launcher - Modern Quick File Search
- Listary - Fast Search and Launcher
Clipboard Managers
Some alternatives to Microsoft's clipboard:
Shortcut Tip
The default Windows clipboard history shortcut is Windows Key + V.
Clipboard Managers
- Ditto - Advanced Windows Clipboard Manager
- Pastebar - Modern Multi Platform Clipboard
- CrossPaste - Cross Platform Clipboard Sync
- Clip Angel - Feature Rich Clipboard Tool
Window Managers
Some Window managers for using multiple apps simultaneously:
- Whim - Dynamic Tiling Window Manager
Window Managers
- GlazeWM - Tiling Window Manager Utility
- komorebi - Tiling Window Manager Tool
- workspacer - Tiling Window Manager Script
- Seelen UI - Modern Windows Desktop Environment
Virtual Machines
Virtual machines let you emulate another machine on your system:
Security Tip
VMs are ideal for testing suspicious software. They provide an isolated environment, ensuring your main host system remains safe even if the virtual environment is compromised.
- VMware Workstation - Professional Virtualization Software Utility
- VirtualBox - Open Source Virtualization Software | Portable VirtualBox
- QEMU - Generic Machine Emulator Tool
- Hyper-V - Microsoft Native Hypervisor Utility
- Virt-Manager - Virtual Machine Management Console
- Vagrant - Development Environment Management Tool
- Awesome Web Desktops - Collection of Web Desktops
- Simone's Computer - Interactive Web Based Desktop
Hardware Tools
Tools to help you get the most out of your hardware:
- HWiNFO - Comprehensive Hardware Analysis Software
- DisplayFusion - Multi Monitor Management Utility
- Dual Monitor Tool - Tools for Dual Monitors
- Twinkle Tray - System Tray Brightness Control
- Monitorian - Multi Monitor Brightness Tool
- f.lux - Automatic Screen Temperature Adjuster
- LightBulb - Open Source Blue Light Filter
Keyboard Shortcuts
- Hotkey Cheat Sheet - Interactive Keyboard Shortcut Guide
- KeyCombiner - Organize and Learn Shortcuts
- CheatKeys - Visual Keyboard Shortcut Database
Audio Equalisers
- Equalizer APO - System Wide Parametric Equalizer
- AutoEq - Automatic Headphone Equalization Tool
- FxSound - Boost Sound Quality Utility
Disk Tools
Tools to optimize your Hard Disks or SSDs:
- Awesome Storage - Curated Storage Technology Resources
- Awesome Data Hoarding - Data Archiving and Hoarding
- WizTree - Fast Disk Space Analyzer
- WinDirStat - Visual Disk Usage Statistics
- ValiDrive - Verify Actual USB Capacity
- CrystalDiskMark - Standard Disk Performance Benchmark
- CCSIO Benchmark - Storage IO Performance Tester
- GParted - Powerful Partition Editing Utility |
- AOMEI Partition Assistant - Reliable Disk Partition Software
- Scrutiny - Hard Drive S.M.A.R.T Monitoring
- GSmartControl - Graphical Drive Health Checker
Windows Customization
Tools for customizing your Windows experience:
- Windows Ricing Wiki - Guide to Windows Desktop Customization
- Frutiger Aero Archive - Frutiger Aero Aesthetics Resource Archive
- Windhawk - The Ultimate Windows Customization Tool
- Rainmeter - Desktop Skin Customization Tool
- VSThemes - High Quality Windows Visual Styles
- Windows Customization - Comprehensive Windows Theme Collection
- Catppuccin - Soothing Pastel Community Themes
- Dracula Theme - Famous Dark Mode Theme Collection
- 7+ Taskbar Tweaker - Advanced Taskbar Customization Utility
- TranslucentTB - Make Windows Taskbar Transparent
