MAUS (Maintenance · Audit · Updates · Security) first runs a read-only audit of Windows 11 (updates, settings, privacy, power, drivers, hardware health) and explains each finding in plain language: what it does, the realistic benefit, the risk and how to undo it.
The user then chooses which fixes to apply; every change is preceded by a verified restore point, logged with its original value and can be undone.
It also includes hardware diagnostics (live sensors, CPU, RAM and video memory stability tests) and a visual benchmark of the graphics card and processor (DirectX 11 and 12, with a hardware ray tracing test). No telemetry. Available in French, English and Spanish.
Developed with the help of Claude, an AI by Anthropic, under the direction of its maintainer.
Publisher’s description
What is MAUS?
MAUS is an open-source monitoring & benchmark program for Windows from Projet MAUS (open source). It is written in C#.
Installation and requirements
Official installers exist for 64-bit as EXE (Inno Setup). Installation asks for administrator rights. It needs Windows 11 23H2 or newer. The installer supports unattended (silent) installation.
Updates and version history
The current version is 0.8.1, released on October 22, 2026. 4 versions are listed since October 6, 2026, each with links to its own installer files. The last update is less than a month old.
Popularity and file types
The source code on GitHub (TERMINATORmdel101/MAUS) has 4 stars. Similar programs include Veyon, Datadog Agent and windows_exporter.
Project description on GitHub: “Free, open-source Windows 11 audit & repair tool: read-only audit, plain-language explanations, reversible fixes. FR / EN / ES.”
Pros / Cons
Pros
- Open source: the code can be inspected and built by anyone
- Documented silent install
- Updated in the last two months
Cons
- No native ARM64 build
- Installation needs administrator rights
In short: MAUS is an open-source monitoring & benchmark tool for 64-bit PCs. Administrators can deploy it unattended.
Is MAUS safe to download?
- The file is served by github.com, the publisher’s own domain
- The download link uses HTTPS
- A SHA256 hash is published, so you can verify the file:
C23C9A5D2E8C1244FE875EAC8A9EC489FAFACE94FC03FE4C5A8B9CFB32D977AF· Open the VirusTotal report for this hash - The link has not been checked yet
- The source code is public
- ExeAtlas does not host, wrap or modify installers
Related guide: How to check a file’s SHA256 hash on Windows
Recent versions
All 4 versions ›| Version | Date | Size | Files |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.8.1Latest | October 22, 2026 | — | 64-bit EXE (Inno Setup) |
| 0.8.0 | October 12, 2026 | — | 64-bit EXE (Inno Setup) |
| 0.7.6 | October 10, 2026 | — | 64-bit EXE (Inno Setup) |
| 0.7.5 | October 6, 2026 | — | 64-bit EXE (Inno Setup) |
Install from the command line
Silent install ›winget install --id TERMINATORmdel101.MAUS -eMAUS-0.8.1-installation.exe /VERYSILENT /SUPPRESSMSGBOXES /NORESTART /SP-Related guide: How to use winget: install and update apps
Information
- Publisher
- Projet MAUS (open source)
- Category
- Monitoring & benchmarks
- Licence
- GPL-3.0-only
- Price
- Free
- Source code
- github.com/TERMINATORmdel101/MAUS
- Written in
- C#
- Requires
- Windows 11 (Windows 11 23H2+)
- Architecture
- 64-bit
- Installer
- EXE (Inno Setup)
- Version
- 0.8.1
- Released
- October 22, 2026
- Added to the catalogue
- October 6, 2026
- Versions listed
- 4
- GitHub stars
- 4
- Website
- github.com
- winget ID
- TERMINATORmdel101.MAUS
Ratings and reviews
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Frequently asked questions
Is MAUS free?
Yes. MAUS is open-source software under the GPL-3.0-only licence.
Is MAUS safe to download?
The download comes from github.com, which belongs to the publisher; ExeAtlas does not host or change the file. Compare its SHA256 hash with the one shown here, or open the VirusTotal report for that hash.
How do I install MAUS with winget?
Open PowerShell or Windows Terminal and run the winget command shown on this page. winget downloads the official installer and checks its SHA256 hash before running it.
Can MAUS be installed silently?
Yes. The silent install page lists the exact command for each installer.
Which Windows versions does MAUS support?
The installer requires Windows 11 23H2 or newer and is available for 64-bit.
Does MAUS run on ARM (Windows on Arm)?
There is no ARM64 build; Windows 11 on Arm can run the 64-bit version through emulation.
Where can I download an older version of MAUS?
The versions page lists all 4 versions with links to their official installer files, back to October 6, 2026.
What are alternatives to MAUS?
Veyon, Datadog Agent, windows_exporter, LibreHardwareMonitor and Alloy. The alternatives page compares them.
