Break through default Windows. Most tweakers ask you to trust them. Winrift proves it works — built-in benchmarks measure every change.
Install • Benchmark • Features • Compatibility • Troubleshooting
No other tool covers this complete pipeline: Measure → Optimize → Verify → Customize
Open PowerShell as Admin (Win + X → Terminal Admin) and run:
irm https://raw.githubusercontent.com/emylfy/winrift/main/scripts/launch.ps1 | iexA restore point is created automatically before any system changes.
Create a persistent Start Menu shortcut
irm https://raw.githubusercontent.com/emylfy/winrift/main/scripts/install.ps1 | iexSecurity note: This is a common PowerShell install pattern (similar to
curl | sh). The full source code is open at github.com/emylfy/winrift. All external scripts are verified with SHA256 hashes before execution.
Other tools apply tweaks and hope for the best. Winrift measures 13 system metrics before and after — so you see exactly what changed.
Typical results on clean Windows 11 24H2 (your numbers will vary):
| Metric | Before | After | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| CPU idle load | 3.2% | 1.1% | -66% |
| RAM usage | 2,800 MB | 2,100 MB | -25% |
| Running processes | 142 | 98 | -31% |
| Running services | 187 | 151 | -19% |
| DPC rate | 48 /s | 22 /s | -54% |
| Context switches | 12,400 /s | 8,600 /s | -31% |
Full methodology and metric explanations: Testing & Benchmarks Guide
| Feature | What it does |
|---|---|
| Benchmark | Measure 13 system metrics (CPU, RAM, DPC rate, disk latency, context switches...) before and after tweaks |
| System Tweaks | 13 optimization categories — latency, input, SSD/NVMe, GPU scheduling, network, CPU, power, boot, memory, DirectX |
| GPU Tweaks | NVIDIA and AMD-specific optimizations with automatic device detection; hybrid GPU support |
| Security & Privacy | Disable Defender (DefendNot), remove Copilot/Recall (RemoveWindowsAI), privacy hardening (privacy.sexy) |
| Drivers | NVIDIA, AMD, Intel DSA auto-install, HP, Lenovo, ASUS, Acer, MSI, Dell, Huawei, Xiaomi, Gigabyte |
| Customize | Desktop environment (GlazeWM, Zebar, Flow Launcher, Windhawk, Rainmeter), terminal & shell configs, editor configs, app themes (Spotify, Steam, browser), Windows look & feel (dark mode, taskbar, accent color) |
| App Bundles | Curated winget collections via UniGetUI — Development, Browsers, Utilities, Productivity, Creative & Media, Gaming, Communications |
| Answer File | Automated Windows 11 install — removes 25 bloatware apps, disables telemetry, cleans taskbar |
Community Tools — integrated third-party launchers
| Tool | Description |
|---|---|
| WinUtil | Install programs, apply tweaks, fixes and updates |
| WinScript | Build custom Windows setup scripts |
| Sparkle | Optimize and debloat Windows |
| GTweak | GUI tweaking tool and debloater |
| Windows Version | Status |
|---|---|
| Windows 11 25H2 | Supported |
| Windows 11 24H2 | Fully tested |
| Windows 11 23H2 | Supported |
| Windows 11 22H2 | Should work |
| Windows 10 | Not supported |
Requirements: PowerShell 5.1+ (included with Windows 11), Administrator privileges, Internet connection.
| Problem | Solution |
|---|---|
| Scripts disabled | Set-ExecutionPolicy RemoteSigned -Scope CurrentUser |
| Module not found | Re-run the install command for the latest version |
| Registry errors | Check %USERPROFILE%\Winrift\logs\ for the session log |
| UniGetUI fails | winget source reset --force in admin PowerShell |
Built on the work of AlchemyTweaks/Verified-Tweaks, ashish0kumar/windots, ChrisTitusTech/winutil, flick9000/winscript, Greedeks/GTweak, Parcoil/Sparkle, marticliment/UniGetUI.
