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It automates a few of the useful things that people generally do in a fresh Windows installation or a new Windows device.\r\n\r\n[\u003cimg src=\"https://github.com/pratyakshm/WinRice/assets/54220235/fa3f8057-9506-4dd6-8e01-c2689c4119c0\" alt=\"Download Button\" width=\"235\" height=\"56\"\u003e](https://github.com/pratyakshm/WinRice/releases/download/v0.5.04112021/WinRice.exe)\r\n\r\n\r\n## Feature Highlight\r\n\r\n- Batch installs apps and features automatically\r\n- Configures Windows UI\r\n- Configures Windows Update policies\r\n- Enhances privacy\r\n- Disables non-essential tasks\r\n- Disables silent installation of apps from Microsoft Store\r\n- Disables suggestions and tips\r\n- Exposes hidden power options\r\n- Hardens security\r\n- Removes non-essential apps\r\n- Removes non-essential features\r\n\r\n## Pre-requisites\r\n\r\n- You've read the documentation. If you're running WinRice for the first time, take a look at [`Main-brief.md`](https://github.com/pratyakshm/WinRice/blob/main/doc/Main-brief.md). The directory that contains all documents is available [here](https://github.com/pratyakshm/WinRice/tree/main/doc).\r\n- Your device must:\r\n  - Be connected to the Internet.\r\n  - Be powered by an [in-service Windows version](https://github.com/pratyakshm/WinRice/blob/main/doc/Supported-winver.md).\r\n  - Not have any pending restarts.\r\n  - Be up to date. \\*\r\n\r\n\\* If you've just installed Windows, please ensure that all updates from Microsoft Store and Windows Update are installed. This is because WinRice uses some components that are only available in the latest updates. This is to ensure that WinRice works seamlessly on your device.\r\n\r\n## Testimonials \r\n\u003e ![based AF](https://i.imgur.com/CbI97e3.png)  \r\n\u003e \\- KenHV ([@KenHV](https://github.com/KenHV)) (July 11th, 2021)\r\n\r\nWinRice is fully free and open source. If you wish to support my work, you may [pledge via PayPal](https://paypal.me/pratyakshm).\r\n\r\nMade with 🩷 on 🌍. \r\n\r\nThank you for using WinRice.\r\n\r\n\u003c!--  ## Download\r\n\r\n[\u003cimg src=\"https://github.com/pratyakshm/WinRice/assets/54220235/b0357402-d611-4638-afbb-4d6134ccd9dc\" alt=\"Frame 32\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\"\u003e](https://github.com/pratyakshm/WinRice/releases/download/v0.5.04112021/WinRice.exe)\r\n\r\n#### Alternative method\r\n  \u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003e Click to expand \u003c/summary\u003e\r\n  Alternatively, use Win + X shortcut to open the quick links menu, and from there open Terminal (Admin) (or Windows PowerShell (Admin) if you are on Windows 10) and execute this command:\r\n\r\n```powershell\r\nInvoke-WebRequest bit.ly/WinRice | Invoke-Expression\r\n```\r\n  \u003c/details\u003e\r\n--\u003e\r\n","project_url":"https://awesome.ecosyste.ms/api/v1/projects/github.com%2Fpratyakshm%2FWinRice","html_url":"https://awesome.ecosyste.ms/projects/github.com%2Fpratyakshm%2FWinRice","lists_url":"https://awesome.ecosyste.ms/api/v1/projects/github.com%2Fpratyakshm%2FWinRice/lists"}