Windows Pain Killer

A curated collection of production-ready Windows batch scripts to automate repetitive system maintenance tasks and improve productivity.

Overview

Windows Pain Killer is a comprehensive toolkit of batch scripts designed to address common administrative and maintenance challenges on Windows systems. It covers daily annoyances, developer-specific issues, emergency troubleshooting, complex file operations, new PC setup, and persistent performance problems.

Script Categories

• Daily-Annoyances
  Scripts that resolve recurring everyday Windows frustrations.

• Developer-Frustrations
  Tools tailored to common pain points faced by developers on Windows.

• Emergency-Fixes
  Critical scripts for rapid troubleshooting and system recovery.

• File-Nightmares
  Batch files for advanced file management and automation tasks.

• Setup-PC
  Automated scripts for configuring and optimizing new Windows installations.

• System-Headaches
  Solutions for ongoing system stability and performance issues.

Quick Start

Prerequisites

• Windows 10/11 or Windows Server 2016 and later
• Administrator privileges (required for most scripts)

Usage

1. Clone the repository:

   git clone https://github.com/CyberForgeEx/Windows-Pain-Killer.git
   cd Windows-Pain-Killer

2. Execute a script:

   • Navigate to the desired category folder
   • Right-click the .bat file and select Run as administrator, or
   • Run from Command Prompt or PowerShell (elevated):

     cd Daily-Annoyances
     script-name.bat

Important Notes

• Most scripts require administrator privileges to modify system settings.
• Always create backups of important data before running scripts that alter system configuration or delete files.
• Test scripts in a non-production environment whenever possible.
• Some antivirus solutions may flag batch files; consider adding trusted exceptions if necessary.

Contributing

Contributions are welcome and encouraged. To submit a new script:

1. Fork the repository
2. Create a feature branch (git checkout -b feature/YourScriptName)
3. Place the script in the appropriate category folder
4. Update documentation as needed
5. Commit your changes (git commit -m 'Add script for [description]')
6. Push the branch and open a Pull Request.

Contribution Guidelines

• Use clear, descriptive file names
• Include detailed comments explaining the script’s purpose and functionality
• Thoroughly test scripts on target Windows versions
• Maintain consistency with existing code style and structure

License

This project is licensed under the MIT License. See the LICENSE file for details.

Disclaimer

These scripts are provided “as is” without warranty of any kind, either expressed or implied. Users are solely responsible for reviewing script contents before execution.

Support

• Report bugs or request new features via GitHub Issues

If this project saves you time, consider starring the repository to help others discover it.

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Created for Windows users who value their time and effeciency.