Bundled AppX dependencies
The ZIP includes Microsoft VCLibs and Microsoft UI Xaml AppX packages used by the App Installer repair path.
Windows Setup & Maintenance GUI
Melder
Melder is a free Windows setup utility that brings application installation, WinGet search, driver and diagnostic tools, security software, Windows configuration changes, shortcuts, cleanup, updates, restore-point tasks, and selected uninstall actions into one checkbox-driven interface.
Melder can install and uninstall software, change Windows settings, remove selected apps, create shortcuts, run cleanup/update tasks, and open vendor installers. Review the selections on every tab before clicking RUN.
Interface
Eight tabs for different jobs
Melder organizes its tools by purpose instead of presenting one enormous installer list. Check the items you want, then use the Tasks tab's RUN button to process selected actions.
GeneralAI tools, browsers, audio, compression, documents, finance, imaging, media, social, travel, utilities, video, and more.
GamingEmulators, launchers, game tools, streaming software, mods, speedrun tools, virtual LAN, and selected games.
DevelopingDatabases, IDEs, languages, runtimes, terminals, testing tools, version control, engines, and planning tools.
DiagnosticAudio, battery, benchmarks, data recovery, storage, monitoring, networking, RAM, system diagnostics, and uninstall utilities.
DriversDisplay software, driver tools, motherboard/OEM utilities, printer tools, peripheral software, and RGB utilities.
SecurityAnti-malware, antivirus, backup, firewall, password managers, privacy tools, encryption, second-opinion scanners, and VPNs.
SearchSearch WinGet, search installed packages, list installed packages, then install or uninstall the selected result.
TasksWindows tweaks, shortcuts, system-prep actions, updates, cleanup, restore point creation, and selected app removal.
WinGet & App Installer
Built-in dependency and App Installer repair
Melder depends heavily on Windows Package Manager. If App Installer is missing or too old, the script can repair the required components before the GUI is used.
Windows App Runtime 1.8
Melder checks for a compatible Windows App Runtime 1.8 framework and downloads Microsoft's runtime installer when the required framework is missing.
App Installer repair
If needed, Melder downloads Microsoft's Desktop App Installer package from the official winget-cli GitHub release and verifies the installed package afterward.
WinGet source recovery
The script includes source update/repair logic and installer retry handling for package-manager failures and hash-mismatch scenarios.
The included Read Me identifies Microsoft sources for App Installer, Microsoft UI Xaml, Microsoft VCLibs, and Windows App Runtime. Melder requires an internet connection for package searches and most installations.
Application Installation
Curated installs plus manual vendor flows
Many selections are installed through WinGet, while other software uses vendor downloads, portable archives, Microsoft Store packages, or an official webpage when a fully automated installation is not appropriate.
WinGet installs
Melder maps a large set of checkboxes to package IDs and installs the selected packages through Windows Package Manager.
Direct and portable installers
Some tools use vendor URLs, GitHub release assets, ZIP extraction, custom install folders, or special verification logic when no standard WinGet flow fits.
Manual download steps
Current examples include NVIDIA App, AMD Software, and some security/vendor products. Melder opens the official website, explains what to do, and waits for Enter before continuing.
Clean cancellation
Manual prompts support qq so the user can stop the RUN sequence instead of being forced to continue.
Gaming
Install games and launchers to a selected drive
When multiple internal drives are available, Melder can ask which drive should be used for supported game, launcher, mod, and emulator installations. If C: is the only eligible internal drive, it can use it automatically where the package allows.
Battle.net is treated specially because its WinGet manifest requires an installation location. Other supported game packages can use their normal default location when appropriate.
Search
Search, install, and uninstall WinGet packages
The Search tab runs WinGet asynchronously so the GUI does not have to block while results are collected. It supports searching the catalog, searching installed packages, listing all installed packages, installing the selected result, and uninstalling a selected installed package.
Catalog Search
Enter a term to search available WinGet and Store-backed results using the currently configured package sources.
Installed Search
Search the packages already installed on the PC or list the entire WinGet-visible installed package inventory.
Tasks
Windows setup and maintenance actions
The Tasks tab groups Windows changes into Disable, Enable, Shortcuts, System Prep, and Uninstall sections.
Disable
Selections include Animations, Encryption, Highlights, Notifications, Sleep, Snap Windows, Suggestions, Task View, Telemetry, Transparency, Widgets, and Xbox Services.
Enable
Selections include Accent Color, Classic Context Menu, Clipboard History, Dark Mode, File Extensions, Hidden Files, Left Taskbar alignment, Night Light, Show Seconds, and automatic time-zone behavior.
Shortcuts
Melder can create desktop web shortcuts for sites such as Amazon, Best Buy, Gmail, Google, Reddit, Yahoo, YouTube, X, and others, plus selected software/project shortcuts.
System Prep
Current selections include App Updates, Auto Restart, Auto Time Zone, Cleanup, Restore Point, Windows Updates, and Select All.
Bloatware
Selective Windows 10/11 app removal
The current Bloatware task uses a curated list of optional Microsoft consumer/inbox apps instead of removing Windows apps indiscriminately. Core utilities and dependencies are intentionally preserved.
Microsoft targets
Examples include Clipchamp, Copilot, Feedback Hub, Maps, Phone Link, consumer Teams, Outlook for Windows, Solitaire, selected legacy Bing packages, and Xbox front-end/overlay packages.
Provisioned promotional apps
Third-party promotional packages such as Amazon, Netflix, Spotify, TikTok, Candy Crush, Instagram, WinZip, and similar apps are only added to the target set when Windows/OEM provisioned them.
Preserved Windows components
Microsoft Store, App Installer, Calculator, Camera, Snipping Tool, Notepad, Terminal, Photos, Sticky Notes, Quick Assist, Web Experience, Cross Device, Gaming Services, and other core dependencies are intentionally retained.
Installed + provisioned cleanup
Matching removable Appx packages can be removed for all users and matching provisioned packages can be removed from the online Windows image for future profiles.
Uninstall Tasks
Selected removal tools
McAfee MCPR
Melder downloads MCPR from McAfee, verifies its Authenticode signature, launches the interactive removal tool, and tells the user to close MCPR rather than click its Restart button when finished.
OneDrive
Melder first tries WinGet uninstall for Microsoft OneDrive and can fall back to the Windows OneDriveSetup uninstall path when necessary.
How To Use
Running Melder
- Download and extract Melder.zip.
- Run Run Me.bat.
- Approve the Windows UAC prompt. The launcher starts PowerShell with -ExecutionPolicy Bypass.
- If App Installer or required frameworks are missing/outdated, allow Melder to repair its dependencies.
- Review the tabs and check only the apps or tasks you want.
- Use the Search tab directly when you want to search, install, or uninstall a package outside the curated lists.
- Open the Tasks tab and click RUN to process the selected checkboxes.
- When a vendor requires a manual web download, follow the on-screen instructions, then press Enter to continue or type qq to stop cleanly.
Transparency
What Melder can change
Melder is intentionally a system-management utility, so its actions are more powerful than a simple downloader. Depending on your selections, it can install and uninstall applications, modify registry values and Windows services, open Settings pages, create shortcuts, run cleanup/update operations, create a restore point, change taskbar or Explorer preferences, and remove selected Appx packages.
Nothing is meant to run merely because it appears on a tab. The script checks checkbox state before acting. Review all selected items before RUN, especially Windows tweaks, uninstall choices, cleanup, and bloatware removal.
Screenshot
Tool preview
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
Does Melder require the internet?
Yes. The included Read Me explicitly requires an internet connection because package searches, WinGet installs, vendor downloads, and dependency repair rely on online sources.
Does every app install through WinGet?
No. Many do, but Melder also uses direct vendor downloads, GitHub releases, portable ZIPs, Store/AppX packages, and manual official-website flows where appropriate.
Can I install something that is not in the checkbox lists?
Yes. The Search tab can search WinGet directly and install the selected result.
Can Melder uninstall applications?
Yes. The Search tab can uninstall a selected WinGet-visible package, and the Tasks tab includes selected uninstall actions such as Bloatware, McAfee, and OneDrive.
Does Bloatware remove core Windows apps?
The current curated list intentionally preserves core utilities and dependencies including Store, App Installer, Calculator, Camera, Snipping Tool, Notepad, Terminal, Photos, Sticky Notes, Quick Assist, Web Experience, Cross Device, and Gaming Services.
Can I stop during a manual installation step?
Yes. Manual prompts support qq to stop the RUN sequence cleanly.