Software

Install software with WinGet or download it directly from the publisher’s official site.

Atlas software scripts use WinGet (Windows Package Manager). Windows 11 normally installs it through App Installer.

What is WinGet?

WinGet is Microsoft’s Windows package manager. The Microsoft Store installs it as part of App Installer, and the community maintains its package repository.

If an Atlas script says WinGet is missing or outdated, update App Installer from the Microsoft Store or GitHub before using WinGet-based installers.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

Open 1. Software in the Atlas folder and run Install Software.cmd. To install a package directly, run:

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