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busybox-w32 is a port of BusyBox to the Microsoft Windows WIN32 API. It brings a subset of BusyBox functionality to Windows in a single self-contained native executable and implements well over a hundred Unix-style commands, including the ash-based shell, awk, sed, vi, find and grep. It is suggested for shipping shell scripts with software or running Unix utilities on Windows, while Cygwin, Gow or UnxUtils may suit needs for full bash or GNU utilities.
Choco is the open-source Chocolatey client, described as a package manager for Windows akin to yum or apt-get. It requires .NET Framework 4.8+, PowerShell 2.0+, and Windows Server 2008 R2+ or Windows 10+. The project is licensed under Apache 2.0, and users can run choco.exe --help for command information.
CrystalDiskMark is a disk benchmark tool for Windows. It measures sequential and random read, write, and mixed performance, with several measure modes. It runs on Windows XP through 11 and Windows Server editions on x86, x64, and ARM64 architectures. The documentation notes that benchmarks may shorten SSD or USB memory life and that results are not compatible between major versions.
Equalizer APO is a parametric and graphic equalizer for Windows, implemented as an Audio Processing Object for the system effect infrastructure introduced with Windows Vista. Tested on Windows 7 through 11, it requires x64, x86 or ARM64 architecture, and applications must not bypass the system effect infrastructure. It can read Room EQ Wizard filter text files.
ExplorerPatcher is a project that aims to enhance the working environment on Windows. A setup program is downloaded from the Releases page, with separate installers for Intel or AMD and Snapdragon processors. The installer restores the Windows 10 taskbar, and settings under Properties allow changing the taskbar, Start menu and Alt+Tab styles. Some features may be unavailable on some Windows versions.
Komorebi is a tiling window manager for Windows that works as an extension to Microsoft's Desktop Window Manager in Windows 10 and above. It lets users control application windows, virtual workspaces and display monitors with a CLI, which can be used with third-party software such as whkd and AutoHotKey to set user-defined keyboard shortcuts. By default it aims to make as few modifications as possible to the operating system and desktop environment.
MacType is a utility that provides better font rendering for Windows. It is offered as a free download from its GitHub repository and official site, with source code available. The project notes compatibility with Windows 11 and CET, updated FreeType, color font support, and multi-monitor support. Known issues include antivirus conflicts on 64-bit Windows and incompatibility with Office 2013 and WPS defenses.
NanaRun is an application runtime environment customization utility. Its components include MinSudo, a POSIX-style Sudo implementation for Windows that runs elevated console apps in non-elevated consoles, and SynthRdp, a Hyper-V Enhanced Session proxy service. MinSudo supports Windows Vista RTM or later, and SynthRdp supports Windows XP RTM or later.
Open-Shell is a collection of utilities that brings classic features back to Windows, originally created as Classic Shell by Ivo Beltchev. Features include a classic style Start menu for Windows 7, 8, 8.1, 10 and 11, a toolbar for Windows Explorer, and an Explorer status bar showing file size and disk space.
OS Vault is a directory page linking to repositories for downloading Windows versions from Windows 1.0 to Windows 11, including pre-alpha, alpha, beta and RC builds, other Microsoft products such as Office and Plus, and a virtual machine program. It also links to official Microsoft desktop themes for several Windows versions and skins for Windows Media Player 9 Series. The site states it is not an official Microsoft website.
Process Lasso is real-time CPU optimization and automation software developed by Bitsum for Windows devices. It is designed to maintain PC responsiveness during periods of high CPU load, and allows users to automate process settings via custom rules. The software is compatible with Windows 7 through 11 and Windows Server 2012 through 2025, and includes features such as ProBalance, performance mode, responsiveness monitoring, CPU affinity and priority automation, automatic power plan switching, and watchdog rules for processes.
psmux is a native Windows terminal multiplexer built in Rust. It provides full tmux compatibility without requiring the Windows Subsystem for Linux, and works with Windows Terminal, PowerShell, and cmd.exe. The project states it is trusted by engineers at Microsoft, Google, IBM, and more than 500 companies worldwide.
Quick Access Popup is a free Windows utility that launches folders, documents, applications, web links and snippets of text in one click. It works with Explorer windows, file dialog boxes, console windows and alternative file managers, and is available in several languages, some translations incomplete.
Registry Finder is described as an advanced Windows registry editor and an improved replacement for the built-in Windows registry editor. It offers cut, copy and paste of keys and values, undo and redo of registry modifications, multiple local and remote registry windows, and a fast, non-blocking search that displays results in a separate list window.
RegScanner is a free NirSoft utility that scans the Windows Registry for values matching specified search criteria and displays the results in one list. Found values can be opened in RegEdit or exported to a .reg file. It supports searching by data length, value type and key modified date, and runs on Windows XP through Windows 11.
System Scheduler is a task scheduler replacement for Windows for automating tasks, scheduling applications and managing reminders. The Professional version is described as independent of Windows Task Scheduler, with a built-in Service Mode and watchers for files, processes, windows and services.
StartAllBack is a Windows 11 customization tool that restores and improves the taskbar, start menu, context menus, File Explorer and Control Panel. It offers taskbar icon labels, adjustable icon size and margins, taskbar relocation to top, left or right edges, and classic Windows 7, Windows 8 and third-party taskbar and start menu styles.
UltraUXThemePatcher modifies system files so that third-party Windows themes can be used. It backs up the original system files, and changes can be undone by uninstalling. It is available for Windows XP to Windows 11 in 32-bit and 64-bit versions. The author warns that modifying system files can cause unexpected problems or a total breakdown of Windows.
Volume² is an advanced Windows volume control program. The GitHub repository contains only part of the program that is open source, namely languages and OSD, tray and meter skins. It is listed as supporting Windows XP through Windows 11 and can be installed from the Microsoft Store, Steam, Chocolatey or manually.
Win7Games offers a package that restores classic Windows 7 games, such as Solitaire, Minesweeper and FreeCell, on Windows 11, Windows 10, Windows 8.1 and Windows 8. It also includes other classic apps, such as WordPad and the classic Calculator. The package supports silent setup and multiple language packs.
Winaero Tweaker is a free application for all versions of Windows that adjusts hidden settings not exposed in the user interface. The system utility supports Windows 7, 8, 8.1, 10 and 11 and includes hundreds of settings, plus context menus, options and commands for existing Windows apps and tools.
Guide covering how to install, activate, optimize, and use Windows 10 and 11. It recommends editions such as Windows 11 Enterprise and Windows 11 IoT Enterprise LTSC, and covers clean installation, in-place upgrade or repair, activation, changing editions, disabling telemetry, and uninstalling Edge. It also mentions Linux Mint as an alternative.
WindowsCustomization.com is a resource for enhancing the appearance of Windows computers. It offers tutorials, themes, icons, wallpapers, Rainmeter skins, cursors, and tools such as RocketDock and Wallpaper Engine. The site includes guidance on using SecureUxTheme and UxThemePatcher, and warns users to match themes with their Windows version. Although many broken links have been removed, the site remains a guide for customizing the Windows interface.
WindowTextExtractor is a Windows system tool that extracts text from modal windows, buttons, textboxes and lists. It shows passwords stored behind asterisks in most Windows apps, shows window and process information and environment variables, and can show or hide desktop windows. It also takes window screenshots, records window streams to avi and supports OCR on Windows 10 and 11.
