Software

Use a package manager to install software. You can also install executables directly from official sources.

We use WinGet (Windows Package Manager), which is usually included with Windows 11 through App Installer.

What is WinGet?

WinGet is Microsoft’s Windows package manager, installed via the App Installer package on the Microsoft Store. The community runs the repository. It works like apt-get on Linux and Homebrew on macOS.

If an Atlas script says WinGet is missing or outdated, update App Installer from the Microsoft Store or GitHub before using WinGet-based installers.

Installing software with WinGet

Go to the 1. Software folder in the Atlas folder and run Install Software.cmd. Or install manually:

Install with winget: 
winget install -e --id VideoLAN.VLC

Replace VideoLAN.VLC with the package ID from winstall.app.

Antivirus

Windows Defender and alternative antivirus options

Web Browsers

Privacy-respecting browser recommendations

Media Playback

VLC, mpv, and music players

Text Editors

Notepad++, VS Code, and more

Screenshotting

Snipping Tool, ShareX, and alternatives

System Information

HWiNFO, CPU-Z, GPU-Z

Image Viewer

qView, IrfanView, and more