Introduction

WinSux is an automated PowerShell script suite that configures Windows 10 and 11 for maximum performance. It handles everything from installing core software and removing bloatware to configuring security settings, GPU drivers, power plans, and system timer resolution — all in a single run.

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Who it’s for

WinSux is intended for:

• Gamers who want reduced input latency, CPU unparking, and a clean GPU driver install via DDU
• Power users who want full control over their Windows configuration without manual registry editing
• Enthusiasts who prefer a minimal, bloat-free Windows install with optimized network, power, and storage settings

It is not intended for users who rely on Windows security defaults, OneDrive cloud sync, Microsoft Edge, or automatic Windows Update for drivers.

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Supported Windows versions

WinSux supports all major editions of Windows 10 and 11:

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Requirements

• Windows 10 or Windows 11 (any edition listed above)
• Active internet connection — the script downloads software from GitHub, Google, and other sources during Phase 1
• Administrator PowerShell or Windows Terminal session — the script will attempt to self-elevate, but starting elevated avoids a UAC prompt

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What WinSux does

WinSux runs in three automatic phases across two reboots: Phase 1 — Initial setup (WinSux.ps1) Downloads and installs 7-Zip, Google Chrome, DirectX, and Visual C++ redistributables (2005 through 2022 for both x86 and x64). Extracts and pre-configures DDU (Display Driver Uninstaller). Registers stepone.ps1 to run automatically via Winlogon on the next Safe Mode boot, and steptwo.ps1 via RunOnce for the boot after that. Then enables Safe Mode and restarts. Phase 2 — Safe Mode driver cleanup (stepone.ps1) Runs automatically after the first reboot via Winlogon. Configures Windows Defender and security settings using TrustedInstaller privileges (cloud protection, Tamper Protection, Memory Integrity, VBS, LSA protection, SmartScreen, exploit mitigation, and the vulnerable driver blocklist). Disables UAC. Runs DDU to remove all GPU drivers (NVIDIA, AMD, Intel), audio drivers (SoundBlaster, Realtek), then reboots normally. Phase 3 — Final configuration (steptwo.ps1) Runs automatically after the second reboot via RunOnce. Configures the Windows Store, imports privacy and notification registry settings, disables memory compression and BitLocker, configures power management for all network adapters and USB/PCI/HID devices, pauses Windows Update for 365 days, blocks driver updates, restores the classic context menu, applies start menu layouts for Windows 10 and 11, removes Microsoft Edge, OneDrive, UWP apps, optional features, and legacy Windows components. Then prompts you to select your GPU vendor (NVIDIA, AMD, Intel, or Skip) to install a debloated driver. Applies the Ultimate Power Plan, installs a timer resolution service, runs disk cleanup, creates a System Restore Point named “backup”, and restarts.

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Companion repository

For additional GPU-focused scripts including post-DDU driver configuration, see the companion Ultimate repository: https://github.com/FR33THYFR33THY/Ultimate

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Video guide

A full walkthrough of WinSux is available on YouTube: https://youtu.be/JJvW9e4X7k0

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Next steps