OpenWin 2026.10.21 · Brave 1.97.59 · Chrome 156.0.8078.48 · 7-Zip 26.05

Changes

• Say which edition each browser claim in the README applies to, and list Microsoft Bing among the removed apps
• Fix the README's remaining claims that only hold for some editions
• Update 7-Zip to 26.05

All changes since 2026.10.20-2051

Downloads

Built from 3c43ea6 with Brave 1.97.59, Chrome 156.0.8078.48 and 7-Zip 26.05.

• autounattend-Brave.iso, autounattend-Chrome.iso or autounattend-Edge.iso: attach it to a virtual machine as a second CD/DVD drive, next to the Windows 11 ISO.
• OpenWin-Brave.zip, OpenWin-Chrome.zip or OpenWin-Edge.zip: extract it and copy autounattend.xml and the $OEM$ folder to the root of a USB drive made with the Media Creation Tool.

See the README for step-by-step instructions.

OpenWin 2026.10.20 · Brave 1.97.59 · Chrome 156.0.8078.48 · 7-Zip 26.04

Changes

• Read the signer of Chrome's MSI in both formats osslsigncode prints
• Update Chrome to 156.0.8078.48

All changes since 2026.10.19-0346

Downloads

Built from 78c0342 with Brave 1.97.59, Chrome 156.0.8078.48 and 7-Zip 26.04.

• autounattend-Brave.iso, autounattend-Chrome.iso or autounattend-Edge.iso: attach it to a virtual machine as a second CD/DVD drive, next to the Windows 11 ISO.
• OpenWin-Brave.zip, OpenWin-Chrome.zip or OpenWin-Edge.zip: extract it and copy autounattend.xml and the $OEM$ folder to the root of a USB drive made with the Media Creation Tool.

See the README for step-by-step instructions.

OpenWin 2026.10.19 · Brave 1.97.59 · Chrome 155.0.8059.85 · 7-Zip 26.04

Changes

• Build test files on dev instead of publishing pre-releases
• Add an Edge edition
• Keep Windows Terminal
• Stop keeping drivers out of Windows Update, which only works on Pro
• Let Setup offer every edition of Windows 11 instead of forcing Pro, without asking for a product key

All changes since 2026.10.18-1311

Downloads

Built from d816c79 with Brave 1.97.59, Chrome 155.0.8059.85 and 7-Zip 26.04.

• autounattend-Brave.iso, autounattend-Chrome.iso or autounattend-Edge.iso: attach it to a virtual machine as a second CD/DVD drive, next to the Windows 11 ISO.
• OpenWin-Brave.zip, OpenWin-Chrome.zip or OpenWin-Edge.zip: extract it and copy autounattend.xml and the $OEM$ folder to the root of a USB drive made with the Media Creation Tool.

See the README for step-by-step instructions.

OpenWin 2026.10.18 · Brave 1.97.59 · Chrome 155.0.8059.85 · 7-Zip 26.04

Changes

• Add a Chrome edition and name the downloads by edition
• Remove OneDrive with RemovePkgs.cmd
• Remove Microsoft 365 Copilot

All changes since 2026.10.16-1555

Downloads

Built from 9c84ac3 with Brave 1.97.59, Chrome 155.0.8059.85 and 7-Zip 26.04.

• autounattend-Brave.iso or autounattend-Chrome.iso: attach it to a virtual machine as a second CD/DVD drive, next to the Windows 11 ISO.
• OpenWin-Brave.zip or OpenWin-Chrome.zip: extract it and copy autounattend.xml and the $OEM$ folder to the root of a USB drive made with the Media Creation Tool.

See the README for step-by-step instructions.

OpenWin 2026.10.16 · Brave 1.97.59 · 7-Zip 26.04

Changes

• Update Brave to 1.97.59

All changes since 2026.10.14-1825

Downloads

Built from 393c713 with Brave 1.97.59 and 7-Zip 26.04.

• autounattend.iso: attach it to a virtual machine as a second CD/DVD drive, next to the Windows 11 ISO.
• OpenWin.zip: extract it and copy autounattend.xml and the $OEM$ folder to the root of a USB drive made with the Media Creation Tool.

See the README for step-by-step instructions.

OpenWin 2026.10.14 · Brave 1.97.57 · 7-Zip 26.04

Changes

• Add screenshots to the README
• Drop the Hyper-V processor tip
• Add the MIT License
• Add the social preview image
• Open the README with the OpenWin banner
• Update Brave to 1.97.57

All changes since 2026.10.10-0001

Downloads

Built from c85560e with Brave 1.97.57 and 7-Zip 26.04.

• autounattend.iso: attach it to a virtual machine as a second CD/DVD drive, next to the Windows 11 ISO.
• OpenWin.zip: extract it and copy autounattend.xml and the $OEM$ folder to the root of a USB drive made with the Media Creation Tool.

See the README for step-by-step instructions.

OpenWin 2026.10.10 · Brave 1.97.56 · 7-Zip 26.04

Changes

• Drop brave.p3a.notice_acknowledged

All changes since 2026.10.09-2350

Downloads

Built from c4cbb66 with Brave 1.97.56 and 7-Zip 26.04.

• autounattend.iso: attach it to a virtual machine as a second CD/DVD drive, next to the Windows 11 ISO.
• OpenWin.zip: extract it and copy autounattend.xml and the $OEM$ folder to the root of a USB drive made with the Media Creation Tool.

See the README for step-by-step instructions.

OpenWin 2026.10.09 · Brave 1.97.56 · 7-Zip 26.04

Changes

• Explain when Brave downloads Widevine
• Revert "Turn on Widevine in Brave"

All changes since 2026.10.09-2340

Downloads

Built from 095a0a4 with Brave 1.97.56 and 7-Zip 26.04.

• autounattend.iso: attach it to a virtual machine as a second CD/DVD drive, next to the Windows 11 ISO.
• OpenWin.zip: extract it and copy autounattend.xml and the $OEM$ folder to the root of a USB drive made with the Media Creation Tool.

See the README for step-by-step instructions.

OpenWin 2026.10.09 · Brave 1.97.56 · 7-Zip 26.04

Changes

• Revert "Convert the setup scripts to PowerShell"

All changes since 2026.10.09-2335

Downloads

Built from d90c486 with Brave 1.97.56 and 7-Zip 26.04.

• autounattend.iso: attach it to a virtual machine as a second CD/DVD drive, next to the Windows 11 ISO.
• OpenWin.zip: extract it and copy autounattend.xml and the $OEM$ folder to the root of a USB drive made with the Media Creation Tool.

See the README for step-by-step instructions.

OpenWin 2026.10.09 · Brave 1.97.56 · 7-Zip 26.04

Changes

• Turn on Widevine in Brave

All changes since 2026.10.09-1950

Downloads

Built from c69f73a with Brave 1.97.56 and 7-Zip 26.04.

• autounattend.iso: attach it to a virtual machine as a second CD/DVD drive, next to the Windows 11 ISO.
• OpenWin.zip: extract it and copy autounattend.xml and the $OEM$ folder to the root of a USB drive made with the Media Creation Tool.

See the README for step-by-step instructions.