Automation
Use Automation to run Essentials from an exported configuration file.
To create a config file:
- Open Software Essentials.
- Click the gear icon in the top-right corner.
- Choose Export.
- Save the exported JSON file.
Running Essentials with a Config File
Once you have exported a config, launch Essentials with it using this command:
& ([ScriptBlock]::Create((irm "https://compourri.co.za/essentials"))) -Config "C:\Path\To\Config.json" -Run
Use Cases
This is useful for:
Applying the same Software Essentials configuration across multiple Windows 11 PCs
Reusing a known-good baseline after reinstalling Windows
Standardizing deployments for labs, workstations, or personal setups
Note: Run the command in an elevated PowerShell session so Essentials can apply system-level changes.