FAQ
Questions about SetupSlate.
Clear answers about safety, Windows configuration, .slate profiles, accounts, and billing.
Is SetupSlate an optimizer?
No. SetupSlate is a setup assistant. It applies only selected setup actions and avoids hidden optimizer/debloat behavior.
Does SetupSlate change Windows without asking?
No. SetupSlate uses a preview-first workflow. The user chooses what to apply.
Are Windows settings applied automatically?
Supported safe settings can be applied through a trusted registry-backed action catalog. Sensitive settings remain manual review.
Does SetupSlate create restore points?
When selected, SetupSlate creates a restore point before real app installs and configuration actions.
What are .slate profiles?
.slate files are reusable local setup profiles containing selected apps, configuration actions, manual tasks, and metadata.
Where do payments happen?
Payments and plan management happen on the SetupSlate website, not inside the desktop app.