Optimizer Changelog

All notable changes to this project will be documented in this file.

[6.5] - 2021-02-23

Fix: Some options not being saved when running silently
New: Added option to Disable Notification Center (for Windows 10)
New: Show file extensions & hidden files (Enable Performance Tweaks)
Improved: Disable Telemetry Tasks & Services
Improved: Disable Superfetch
Improved: Disable Game Bar (more services)
Improved: Disable Automatic Updates
Minor UI polishing

[6.4] - 2021-02-22

Hotfix: Windows 7 crashing now resolved
Hotfix: Changed SystemResponsiveness from 0 to 1 (0 is counting as 10)

[6.3] - 2021-02-15

New: Common Apps is getting the links online, no need to update the app to get new links
Improved: Tons of bug fixes to UI and beyond

[6.2] - 2021-02-14

New: Nice styling to checkboxes & radios

[6.1] - 2021-02-14

Improved: Disable Windows Defender
Improved: Uninstall OneDrive and removing all leftovers
Improved: Hide non-uninstallables UWP Apps option
Updated Chromium links
Minor UI fixes

[6.0] - 2021-01-20

Smaller window size, scrollable app list in Common Apps

[5.9] - 2021-01-19

Hotfix: Crash when opening folder in Common Apps

[5.8] - 2020-12-22

Added: Rufus and Universal USB Installer in Common Apps

[5.7] - 2020-12-20

Added: F.lux in Common Apps

[5.6] - 2020-12-20

Hotfix: Disable Telemetry Services

[5.5] - 2020-12-19

Added: More apps supported in Common Apps
Improved: Disable Windows Defender

[5.4] - 2020-12-17

Added: Run & install apps after downloading option
Critical bug fixes regarding app downloader
Properly save MSI packages

[5.3] - 2020-12-17

Added: Icons in Common Apps
Added: Additional apps for downloading
Several bug fixes
UI polishing

[5.2] - 2020-12-17

Added: Common Apps: Download useful apps quickly at once
Improved: Disable Telemetry Services

[5.1] - 2020-12-11

Some UI warnings

[5.0] - 2020-12-10

Added: Remove Cast to Device option
Added: Pre-made adblock in HOSTS editor
Added: Allow Optimizer on Windows Server using "/unsafe" switch
Improved: Faster HOSTS file reading
Improved: Disable Network Throttling
Removed: Block Skype ads (useless)

[4.9] - 2019-11-07

Added: Run Optimizer silently, using configuration file
Added: Disable Windows Store automatic updates (Disable Silent App Install)

[4.8] - 2019-05-12

Added: Disable Sticky Keys (for current user)
Added: Enable Long Paths (removes 260 character path limit, for Windows 10)

[4.7] - 2019-02-03

Added: Disable Cloud Clipboard experience (for Windows 10 1809)

[4.6] - 2019-01-30

Changed blocked IP from 127.0.0.1 to 0.0.0.0 in HOSTS editor
Changed 'Restart' button to 'Apply & Restart'

[4.5] - 2018-10-08

Improved: You can now update the app automatically by clicking Check for update in Options

[4.4] - 2018-09-21

Improved: Disable Automatic Updates (Windows 10)
Added: Make HOSTS file read-only

[4.3] - 2018-09-17

Added: Disable SmartScreen

[4.2] - 2018-09-12

Improved: Disable Silent App Install (Cloud Content)
Improved: Disable Cortana & web search

[4.1] - 2018-03-09

Added: Disable forced feature updates on Windows 10

[4.0] - 2018-02-21

Added: Disable Fax service
Added: Disable Windows Insider service

[3.9] - 2018-01-05

Added: Disable Program Compatibility Assistant Service
Added: Check for new versions in Options
Added: View changes in Options

[3.8] - 2017-12-31

Windows 7 crashing fixed

[3.7] - 2017-12-22

Every option can now be reverted back (toggles, finally)
Apply All button removed in favor of toggles
Added Enable Dark Theme toggle for Windows 10
Disable Diagnostics Tracking, WAP Push & Data Telemetry into one toggle: Disable Telemetry Services
Remove Get Windows 10 button removed as it is no longer needed
Various improvements
Added Reset Configuration button in Options

[3.6] - 2017-12-11

Added Select All in UWP uninstaller
Improved Disable Telemetry Tasks
Changes to Disable Automatic Updates

[3.5] - 2017-11-24

Added back UWP app uninstaller
Disable Windows Defender also removes tray icon now
Disable Start Menu ads & Silent App Install improved
Added option to restore Taskbar color
Minor visual changes
Hide Sync Provider ads renamed to Disable Quick Access History (disables used files and folders, File Explorer opens 'This PC' by default now, hides Sync Provider ads)

[3.4] - 2017-10-25

Performance improvements
Startup crash on x86 systems fixed

[3.3] - 2017-10-21

Improved Disable Privacy Options
Added option to disable Windows Ink & suggestions
Added options to disable Spelling & Typing features

[3.2] - 2017-10-18

Compatible with Windows 10 Fall Creators Update
Improved Disable Xbox Live & Disable Cortana options
Added option to remove My People from taskbar
Added option to exclude drivers from Windows Update

[3.1] - 2017-09-26

Disable Start Menu ads on Windows 10
Prevent reinstalling Modern Apps on Windows 10

[3.0] - 2017-06-28

Added option to disable Media Player sharing service
Various privacy optimizations for Windows 10

[2.9] - 2017-05-17

Added ability to remove custom commands for Run Dialog

[2.8] - 2017-05-16

Further improved Disable Telemetry tasks

[2.7] - 2017-04-04

Compatible with Windows 10 Creators Update
Added option to enable/disable Sensor Services
Added option to block domain in HOSTS editor

[2.6] - 2017-03-14

Minor visual fixes

[2.5] - 2017-02-18

Removed ability to uninstall Modern Apps due to several bugs

[2.4] - 2017-02-17

Registry fixer improvements

[2.3] - 2017-02-15

Improved Disable Telemetry tasks
Added new performance tweaks

[2.2] - 2016-12-14

Minor bug fixes

[2.1] - 2016-12-05

Added Take Ownership option in Integrator ready menus
General improvements

[2.0] - 2016-11-24

Minor bug fixes
Cosmetic changes

[1.9] - 2016-11-14

Further improved Disable Office Telemetry

[1.8] - 2016-10-27

More bug fixes

[1.7] - 2016-10-23

Minor bug fixes

[1.6] - 2016-10-20

Added option to disable Game Bar on Windows 10

[1.5] - 2016-09-14

Major bug fixes

[1.4] - 2016-09-12

Added HOSTS editor
Added Integrator tool
Added theme option
Performance improvements
Cosmetic changes

[1.3] - 2016-09-09

Improved Startup Items detection

[1.2] - 2016-09-08

Compatible with Windows 10 Anniversary Update
Minor visual fixes

[1.1] - 2016-08-05

Added option to enable/disable Print Service
Improved Disable Office Telemetry option
Major bug fixes

[1.0] - 2016-07-26

Initial release