Simple utility to debloat and optimize Windows.
Note
ZTalon is based on Talon by Raven Development Team, but includes personal modifications and enhancements for improved functionality and user experience.
Caution
ZTalon is designed to be used on freshly installed Windows 11 systems. Trying to use ZTalon on an already in-use system, or a any older versions of Windows, is not guaranteed to work and can cause some apps to stop working properly and system corruption!
See Releases. Download the latest version for Windows.
To compile from source, make sure you have Python 3.12.4 or greater, install the necessary libraries from requirements.txt, then run build.bat. Please note that, when building from source, you are building the absolute latest version of the code (even newer than the most recent release)!
Caution
SmartScreen/Antivirus Warning? This is normal for new applications.
ZTalon is:
- 100% Open Source - Review all code
- No Telemetry - Doesn't collect your data
- Checksums Provided - Verify file integrity
To run despite warnings:
- Click "More info" on SmartScreen warning
- Click "Run anyway"
- Or download and scan with your preferred antivirus
See our Security Information for details.
- sogik
- Raven Development Team (Talon)
- mre31
- FR33THY (Ultimate Windows Optimization Guide)
- ChrisTitusTech (CTT WinUtil)
- Raphire (Win11Debloat)
Special thanks to the Raven Development Team for creating the original Talon project, which serves as the foundation for ZTalon. This project builds upon their excellent work while adding personal enhancements and modifications to improve the Windows optimization experience.
ZTalon is open source and licensed under the BSD-3-Clause License.