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btop4win is a Windows version of btop++, described as a resource monitor showing usage and stats for processor, memory, disks, network, processes and services. It needs Windows 10 version 1607 for ANSI escape sequences in the standard terminal and will run on Windows 7 or later with custom terminal software supporting ANSI escape sequences.
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.
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.
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.
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.
winevdm is a tool that allows 16-bit Windows operating systems including Windows 1.x, 2.x, 3.0, and 3.1 to run on 64-bit Windows systems. Its source code is hosted in a public GitHub repository, with documentation for setup, configuration, and compilation.
WinGet is a command line tool that enables developers to discover, install, upgrade, remove and configure applications on Windows computers. It serves as the client interface to the Windows Package Manager service and is supported on Windows 10 version 1809 (build 17763) or later.
Windows Subsystem for Linux documentation from Microsoft. WSL lets developers run a GNU/Linux environment, including most command-line tools, utilities and applications, directly on Windows unmodified without the overhead of a traditional virtual machine or dual-boot setup.
BatUtil is a collection of mostly batch script utilities for Microsoft Windows and Office. It includes scripts such as W10UI for installing or integrating Windows NT 10.0 updates and a UUP-to-ISO converter for assembling segmented UUP files into WIM or ISO files. Releases are available via download mirrors.
Busybox-w32 is a WIN32 native port of BusyBox, providing Unix-style utilities and a shell on Windows. The project states that things may work, may not, or may never work because of differences between Linux and Windows. Precompiled binaries are offered for i686, x86_64 and aarch64. Building requires a MinGW toolchain and a POSIX environment.
