Windows Setup Scripts

Automate your Windows application installation with this comprehensive setup script. Quickly install essential software for development, system utilities, media, and productivity.

🚀 Quick Start

Run as Administrator in Command Prompt:

curl -fsSL https://is.gd/installapps -o install_apps.bat && install_apps.bat

📋 Overview

This repository provides an automated script to install a curated collection of essential Windows applications, saving you hours of manual installation time.

⚡ Installation Methods

Method 1: One-Line Install (Recommended)

curl -fsSL https://is.gd/installapps -o install_apps.bat && install_apps.bat

Method 2: Manual Clone & Run

git clone https://github.com/thepinak503/setup-scripts.git Install
cd Install
install_apps.bat
cd ..
rmdir /S /Q "%userprofile%\Install"

Prerequisites

• Windows 10 or 11
• Administrator privileges
• Git (for manual method) - install via:

  winget install Git.Git  # or scoop install git / choco install git

🛠️ What Gets Installed

🌐 Browsers

• Mercury Browser - Fastest Firefox-based browser
• Thorium Browser - Fastest Chromium-based browser
• Google Chrome - Popular web browser
• Mozilla Firefox - Open-source browser

💻 Developer Tools

• Visual Studio Code - Code editor
• Windows Terminal - Modern terminal
• PowerShell - Command-line shell
• Git - Version control
• Micro - Terminal text editor

🔧 System Utilities

• Microsoft PowerToys - Windows productivity suite
• Everything Search - Ultra-fast file search
• WizTree - Disk space analyzer
• Bulk Crap Uninstaller - Batch uninstaller
• HWMonitor - Hardware monitoring
• CrystalDiskInfo - Drive health monitoring
• FlowLauncher - Application launcher

📁 File Management

• 7-Zip - File archiver
• Google Drive - Cloud storage
• bat - Enhanced cat command
• lsd - Modern ls command

🎬 Media & Productivity

• VLC Media Player - Media player
• OBS Studio - Screen recording
• qBittorrent - Torrent client
• SumatraPDF - PDF reader
• Notepad++ - Text editor
• Notepads App - Modern text editor
• FreeTube - Private YouTube client
• Keyviz - Keystroke visualizer

💬 Communication

• WhatsApp - Messaging app
• Unigram - Telegram client
• ChatGPT - AI assistant

📥 Download Managers

• Motrix - Download manager
• XDM - Download accelerator

🔄 System Runtimes

• Microsoft Visual C++ Redistributables (2005-2022)
• Microsoft .NET Runtimes (7.0, 8.0, 9.0)

⚙️ Optional Installation

StartAllBack (Windows 11 Only)

Enhance your Windows 11 start menu:

winget install StartIsBack.StartAllBack --scope machine

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Is this script safe to run?
A: Yes, all applications are downloaded from official sources. Review the script before running if concerned.

Q: Can I customize which apps get installed?
A: Currently, the script installs all applications. You can modify the batch file to comment out unwanted applications.

Q: What if the installation fails?
A: The script will continue with other installations. You can re-run it to complete missing installations.

Q: Do I need an internet connection?
A: Yes, all applications are downloaded during installation.

📄 License

This project is licensed under the MIT License - see the LICENSE file for details.

🤝 Contributing

Contributions are welcome! Please feel free to submit pull requests or open issues for suggestions.

📞 Support

• Email: thepinak503@duck.com
• GitHub: thepinak503
• Issues: Create an issue

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Note: Always run scripts as administrator and ensure you trust the source before execution.