optimizer/AUTOMATION.md

Automating a Range of Operations Based on a Template

To automate a range of operations using a provided template, follow these steps:

1. Download the Template: Obtain the template file for your Windows version:
2. Windows 7
3. Windows 8.1
4. Windows 10

5. Windows 11

6. Edit the Template: Customize the template configuration according to your needs.

7. Execute the Optimizer: Run the optimizer executable with the edited template configuration using the command: optimizer.exe /config=template.json

Template Configuration Options

WindowsVersion (required)

• Should match your actual Windows version. Available values: 7 | 8 | 10 | 11

Cleaner

• Choose target folders for cleaning by marking them as true.

Pinger

• Choose DNS provider:
• Available values: Automatic | Custom | Cloudflare | OpenDNS | Quad9 | Google | AlternateDNS | Adguard | CleanBrowsing | CleanBrowsing (adult filter)
• If you choose Custom, you should define at least one primary IPv4 and IPv6 DNS servers. Alternative DNS serves are optional.
• Set FlushDNSCache to true to perform DNS cache flushing. Example:

Using pre-defined options:

 "Pinger": {
     "SetDNS": "Cloudflare",
     "CustomDNSv4": [],
     "CustomDNSv6": [],
     "FlushDNSCache": true
 }

Using Custom:

 "Pinger": {
     "SetDNS": "Custom",
     "CustomDNSv4": ["3.3.3.3"],
     "CustomDNSv6": ["::1"],
     "FlushDNSCache": true
 }

ProcessControl

• Prevent processes from running by providing filenames.

• Allow previously prevented processes to run again. Example:

  "ProcessControl": {
   "Prevent": ["chrome.exe", "firefox.exe"],
   "Allow": ["opera.exe"]
  }
  

Hosts

• Mark IncludeWwwCname to true in order to automatically adding an extra www. record for each entry.
• Entries in the Remove list should be the domain names you want remove from the hosts file.
• Entries in the Block list route to 0.0.0.0, effectively blocking access.

• Entries in the Add list are added. Example:

  "HostsEditor": {
   "IncludeWwwCname": true,
   "Block": ["youtube.com", "google.com"],
   "Remove": ["facebook.com"]
   "Add": [
       {
           "Domain": "test.com",
           "IPAddress": "192.168.1.5"
       },
       {
           "Domain": "test2.com",
           "IPAddress": "192.168.1.9"
       }
   ]
  }
  

RegistryFix

• Enable core Windows components by marking them as true. Use for repairing computers from malicious actions.

Integrator

• TakeOwnership: Add or remove "Take Ownership" option in right-click menu. (false)
• OpenWithCMD: Add or remove "Open CMD here" option in right-click menu. (false)

AdvancedTweaks

• Caution: These tweaks are technical, avoid unless you understand them.
• UnlockAllCores: Leave null or false.
• DisableHPET: Enable or disable High Precision Event Timer.
• EnableLoginVerbose: Enable or disable Detailed Login Screen.
• EnableRegistryBackups: Enable periodic backups of Registry.

SvchostProcessSplitting

• Mark true to reduce svchost.exe processes for optimal memory.
• Mark false to enable process splitting for optimal performance.

Tweaks

• Mark options to apply as true.
• Mark options to reset as false.
• Mark options to ignore as null.

PostAction

• Final action after template execution:
• Mark Restart as true to restart and apply changes.
• Configure RestartType for different restart types (Normal or SafeMode).
• Use DisableDefender and EnableDefender for automated Windows Defender control.

Note: Review and customize the template configuration carefully before executing.