The top 25 IT automated scripts used by our community

If you’re looking to streamline your IT services, you need to learn how to use IT scripts and automation effectively. And if you want to be as efficient as possible when using Windows scripts, you need to learn how to reduce the amount of time that you spend creating scripts. 

That’s why Atera’s shared script library is so powerful. You can find 1,000+ scripts that people in our community have created and tested, so you’re not constantly needing to write scripts from scratch!

Wondering how these IT scripts can help you? IT automation scripts are a powerful way to reduce the manual tasks that can bog down IT departments and MSPs. It doesn’t take an expert to use one of our top 25 most popular IT automation scripts. 

Once you start using automated scripts, you’ll quickly see just how useful they can be. By automating repetitive or time-consuming tasks, scripts can help you save time and reduce the risk of human error. Taking advantage of useful Windows scripts is one of the best ways to streamline your IT department. Here are 25 scripts from the Atera community that could be very useful for you and your IT operations.

How do you write an automation script?

In the past, Windows automation scripting was a complex task that required extensive coding knowledge and experience. But today, with Agentic AI tools in the IT space like Atera’s AI Copilot, automated scripting is as easy as explaining what you’d like to do in plain language and clicking a few buttons. We’ll go over more with Copilot in a second!Start by looking through our Shared Script Library to see if the script already exists.

If the task you want to automate is already in the Shared Script Library, all you have to do is click Clone.

If not, you can use Copilot to autonomously create the script through our Copilot button in the bottom right corner. Copilot is an Agentic AI assistant that thinks, reasons, and acts as an extra set of hands for your IT team, 100% autonomously. 

In the context of scripting, Copilot can autonomously generate automation scripts from simple text commands, so you don’t need to be a PowerShell expert to get results. For example, if Anydesk released an update and you wanted to automatically bring all devices on your network up to date, you could tell Copilot: “Write me a script to update Anydesk software across all devices”.

Read more here about how to use Atera’s Copilot script generator

Instead of spending hours writing and testing your own IT automation scripts, take advantage of our tried-and-tested Shared script Library! Or, if you’re looking to do something more unique, allow Copilot to autonomously write the script for you.

How do you run an automation script?

Once you’ve created the script, you’re ready to run it within your network. Running an IT script within Atera is as simple as navigating to Devices > Manage > Run Script under the desired device, and then clicking on Run under the script you want to execute from the Shared Script Library. Or, if it’s a script that you’ve created with Copilot or written yourself, you’ll find it under My Scripts.

If you’re left with questions about how to run a script, we’ll walk you through the entire process in our script support doc.

Top 25 IT automated scripts of 2026

Log in to Atera to view all shared scripts >>Using these top 25 scripts, IT professionals can significantly improve system performance and optimize main memory.

Discover how to streamline and enhance your IT operations with these great scripts:

1. Delete Temporary Files for All Users

Cleans temp files across all profiles and disables Windows Update Service to ensure a smooth run.
Author: Atera

2. Flush DNS Cache

Flushes DNS to clear local browsing history and fix resolution issues.
Author: Atera

3. Run Windows Cleanup

Frees up disk space using built-in Windows Cleanup tool.
Author: Atera

4. Clear All Event Logs

Deletes application/system logs to reduce clutter and free up space.
Author: Atera

5. Empty Recycle Bin

Empties Recycle Bin across all users with a single command.
Author: Atera

6. Rename Computer

Quickly renames hostname of a device.
Author: Chris Miller

7. Remove Windows 10 Bloatware

Removes preinstalled apps like Bing, People, etc. for a cleaner OS.
Author: Johan Brider

8. Cleanup Print Queue

Fixes stuck jobs by resetting the print spooler and clearing queues.
Author: Chris Miller

9. Monthly Maintenance

Creates restore point, clears junk files, runs disk cleanup, and reboots.
Author: Chris Miller

10. Enable Wake on LAN (WoL)

Enables WoL in BIOS (for Dell).
Author: Dave Long

11. Install Google Chrome

Deploys the latest version of Chrome across devices.
Author: Athene Group

12. Disable USB Access

Prevents USB drive access for added security.
Author: Atera

13. SpeedTest

Runs a basic internet speed test on the target device.
Author: Gonzalo Acuna

14. Office 365 Installer

Installs Office 365 with minimal setup.
Author: Jim Davidson

15. Discover Wi-Fi Password (Windows 10)

Retrieves saved Wi-Fi passwords using CMD.
Author: Atera

16. Reboot with User Notification

Notifies users before reboot; allows delay or cancellation.
Author: Carlos Mercado

17. Clear ALL Event Viewer Logs

Fully wipes all Event Viewer logs.
Author: NETSERV SERVIS

18. Run Disk Cleanup

Uses built-in tool to free up system storage.
Author: Atera

19. Clean Up C Drive

Cleans up clutter on the C drive.
Author: Stanimir Atanasov

20. Create Admin Account

Creates a new local admin account.
Author: Elinor Sagie

21. Restart SplashTop

Restarts SplashTop client service.
Author: Zach Geist

22. Resync PC Clock

Manually resyncs device time with internet server.
Author: Atera

23. Drive Info

Retrieves storage info about connected drives.
Author: WABSYS Support

24. Reset Local User Password

Changes password for a specified local account.
Author: JASCH-IT GmbH

25. Block Windows 11 Install

Prevents upgrade to Windows 11 (for compatibility/legacy systems).
Author: Steven Verne

Atera’s scripts + AI = incredible IT efficiency 

Excited to put these automation scripts to work in your IT organization? Even better, you have access to more than 1,000 scripts in our Shared Script Library, ready for you to use, clone, and adapt to your organizational needs. Just head to the Admin tab, click Scripts, and then look through the Shared Script Library.

And as we mentioned earlier, Atera’s new AI-powered IT features have made script generation as simple as a few keyboard strokes and mouse clicks. If you can dream it, you can use Copilot to generate it. There’s a world of possibility out there; discover the power that AI has within your IT department today! Get started with your 30-day free trial today with no commitment, and no credit card required.