Applying Playbook

Installing Playbook

Here's the great part: no matter if you're on stock/unmodified Windows or already on ReviOS, all you have to do is run the newest Playbook to convert / update your system:

caution

Converting existing installations that have already been used for a while is still experimental and can cause issues. Make sure to have proper backups of all your important files before running the playbook!

An installation based on stock (fresh) Windows will ALWAYS be the safest method.

danger

Do not run the Playbook on any Windows ISO other than ReviOS or stock. Doing so will result in an unpredictable mix of tweaks that can have any number of unsolvable issues.

If you're currently on an ISO other than ReviOS or stock windows, you will have to do a clean installation before running the Playbook!

If you want a perfectly fresh start, install stock Windows first and run the ReviOS Playbook once you're done with the initial setup.

1. Download the AME Wizard and the latest ReviOS Playbook
2. Launch the AME Wizard and drag the ReviOS Playbook to the dedicated section
3. Follow the displayed steps to disable Windows Defender and other system protections
4. Customize ReviOS features to pick your preferred browser, and edit further settings
5. Install the ReviOS Playbook and watch the magic happen. Depending on your systems' power and internet speed, This can take anywhere from 5 to 30 minutes.

Once the process is complete and all command windows have closed, you should proceed with the Post-Install Steps, where you'll install drivers and set some important settings.

Updating Playbook

ReviOS disables the Windows Update panel by default, and stops any updates from installing automatically. If you want to update your Windows version, follow these simple steps:

1. Upgrade your system to the latest Windows build using our upgrade guide
2. Disable Windows Defender using Revision Tool and reboot
3. Download the latest AME Wizard and ReviOS Playbook
4. Launch the AME Wizard, remove the old (already applied) ReviOS Playbook and drag the new one to the dedicated section
5. Customize ReviOS features to pick your preferred browser, and edit further settings

And that's it! The Playbook will apply the latest ReviOS patches and tweaks to your system.