> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://digitalsleuth.gitbook.io/win-for-documentation/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://digitalsleuth.gitbook.io/win-for-documentation/readme.md). # WIN-FOR ![](/files/G68BqJOwN2Cdr49PPVSD) ## About WIN-FOR ![Latest Win-FOR Release](https://img.shields.io/github/v/release/digitalsleuth/win-for?style=flat\&label=Latest%20Win-FOR%20Release) The design behind this is to use a barebones Windows 10 VM or a Windows machine (preferably 1909 and higher to support WSLv2). Once configured, and activated (to support customization features), then you can use one of the installers to install all of the packages. The installer is a graphical interface to click and choose which items you want, and to enter the settings you need Check out the [Releases](https://github.com/digitalsleuth/WIN-FOR/releases) section for the most up-to-date installers. ## Win-FOR Customizer **FIRST OFF - Requires .NET 6.0 Desktop Runtime** **If you do not have it, you will be prompted to install at execution** Why a GUI? Who doesn't like a good GUI!? Not everyone enjoys Windows command line or PowerShell, especially when just starting out in Digital Forensics. This makes it much easier to get your environment set up without having to worry about CMD or PS! The customizer tool gives you the following features: * Point and click to choose which tools you want installed in your distro (instead of just choosing them all) * Checkboxes to choose if you want the WSLv2 with SIFT and REMnux installed during the process, or click `WSL Only` to install it at a later date * Save your current selections in a custom SaltStack State file for your own purposes or record * Identify the current version of the Win-FOR environment with a single click * Check for updates to the Customizer * Graphically enter any settings you need! ![screenshot-v8 4 0](https://github.com/digitalsleuth/WIN-FOR/raw/main/images/screenshot-v8.4.0.png) ![screenshot-options-v8 4 0](https://github.com/digitalsleuth/WIN-FOR/raw/main/images/screenshot-options-v8.4.0.png) ## PowerShell or CLI The PowerShell script and standalone CLI executable have been deprecated in favour of the Win-FOR Customizer. However, if there is need for a command-line version of the Customizer, it can be done. Until such time, the Customizer is your best choice! ## Issues All issues should be raised [here](https://github.com/digitalsleuth/WIN-FOR/Issues) --- # Agent Instructions This documentation is published with GitBook. GitBook is the documentation platform designed so that both humans and AI agents can read, navigate, and reason over technical content effectively. Learn more at gitbook.com. ## Querying This Documentation If you need additional information that is not directly available in this page, you can query the documentation dynamically by asking a question. Perform an HTTP GET request on the current page URL with the `ask` query parameter, and the optional `goal` query parameter: ``` GET https://digitalsleuth.gitbook.io/win-for-documentation/readme.md?ask=&goal= ``` `ask` is the immediate question: it should be specific, self-contained, and written in natural language. `goal` is optional and describes the broader end goal you are ultimately trying to accomplish on behalf of the user. GitBook uses it to tailor the answer towards what is most useful for that goal. The response will contain a direct answer to the question and relevant excerpts and sources from the documentation. Use this mechanism when the answer is not explicitly present in the current page, you need clarification or additional context, or you want to retrieve related documentation sections.