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PC Services Optimizer Changelog

What's new in PC Services Optimizer 4.2.1422

Jun 26, 2023
  • Added Turkish localization.
  • Added new Windows services optimizations.
  • Added support for high DPI in the PC Services Optimizer user interface.
  • Improved Windows services optimization in Windows 10 and 11.
  • In the Register Service dialog box, added an option to specify the Windows services on which the new service depends.
  • Improved services listing and management in the Services Manager.
  • Improved the digital signature verification of service images in the Services Manager.
  • Improved the PC Services Optimizer Debug Mode.
  • Several user interface enhancements and bug fixes.
  • Fixed an issue in the Services Manager that prevented it form determining the correct type of services on non-English computers.
  • Fixed minor issues affecting the software licensing.
  • Several reliability changes and bug fixes.

New in PC Services Optimizer 4.1.1388 (Jun 10, 2022)

  • Added support for optimizing Windows 11 services.
  • Added an option to create system restore points before optimizing Windows services.
  • Added Spanish localization.
  • Added an option to disable Windows telemetry services in the User Profile.
  • Added an option to create system restore points in the Services Manager.
  • Added an option to verify the digital signature of service image files in the Services Manager.
  • Added an option to highlight services by digital signature status in the Services Manager.
  • Added an option to check VirusTotal for service image file information in the Service Manager.
  • Minor UI improvements and bug fixes.
  • Major improvements and bug fixes in the core service management module.
  • Improved Windows services management in the Services Manager.
  • Improved the handling of files and file paths.
  • Improved the system UI language detection.
  • Improved localization to support Window service startup type and status.
  • Minor License Manager improvements and bug fixes.
  • Improved the PC Services Optimizer Debug Mode.
  • Updated the user feedback and error reporting module.
  • Improved the update installer module.
  • Extended the Debug Mode to support debugging the update installer module.
  • Removed the Services Snapshot creation notification.
  • Removed the options to disable Internet and Wireless networking services from the User Profile.
  • Fixed glitches in the User Profile UI.
  • Fixed a bug when trying to save the application settings in the Registry.
  • Several code improvements and bug fixes.

New in PC Services Optimizer 4.0.1047 (Sep 20, 2020)

  • Major UI improvements
  • Added Promotions Manager to deliver in-app promotions and messages
  • Added options to customize promotions and messages displayed in PC Services Optimizer
  • Added an option to detect system features that may interfere with services optimizations
  • Added Debug Mode to help diagnose and fix PC Services Optimizer startup issues
  • Added an option to optimize Windows Mail, Calendar, and Contacts sync services
  • Added an option to Backup all services Registry keys in Services Manager
  • Improved services optimization performance
  • Improved services optimization in Manual TuneUp
  • Improved services management in Services Manager
  • Improved services sorting in Services Manager
  • Improved services highlight in Services Manager by adding an option to highlight by services startup
  • Improved User Profile by showing warnings when optimizing certain services that might affect system functionality
  • Improved updates installation by using a dedicated updates installer app
  • Improved PC Services Optimizer notifications
  • Improved PC Services Optimizer startup performance
  • Improved license activation and validation
  • Improved software installer to include both Free and Pro editions in one single package
  • Improved user feedback and error reporting
  • Removed Game Mode feature
  • Removed the option of disabling Windows Firewall services
  • Fixed an issue preventing PC Services Optimizer restart after license activation
  • Fixed an issue in Services Manager when deleting a service having spaces in its name
  • Several code improvements and bug fixes

New in PC Services Optimizer 3.2.999.1 (Oct 9, 2018)

  • Fixed a critical bug in Game Mode.
  • Fixed a critical bug in Windows Defender detection module.

New in PC Services Optimizer 3.2.998.0 (Oct 7, 2018)

  • Added German language.
  • Added new service optimizations in Windows 10.
  • Added support for service configurations in different Windows 10 releases.
  • Added new options in User Profile.
  • Added an option to skip updates.
  • Added the ability to upgrade preferences from previous versions.
  • Added the ability to fix issues related to corrupted config files.
  • Added "Services Optimizer Core" module for better code base.
  • Minor user interface enhancements and bug fixes.
  • Improved the optimization of Windows Update services.
  • Improved services optimization logic.
  • Improved the sorting of services in Services Manager.
  • Improved services management in Services Manager.
  • Improved and fixed bugs in License Manager.
  • Improved updates download engine.
  • Improved feedback and error reporting modules.
  • Removed the option of Windows Defender optimization.
  • Fixed an issue in TLS 1.2 connections.

New in PC Services Optimizer 3.1.900.0 (Sep 22, 2017)

  • Added French language.
  • Added an option to automatically send error reports.
  • Added the ability to automatically fix some licencing issues.
  • Major user interface enhancements and bug fixes.
  • Improved PC Services Optimizer feedback module.
  • Improved the process of updates checking and installation.
  • Improved and fixed bugs in license manager.
  • Improved the management of service snapshots and profiles.
  • Improved the previewing of service snapshots and profiles.
  • Improved the reliability of services optimization process.
  • Improved services search in Services Manager.
  • Improved the display of service details in Manual TuneUp.
  • Fixed a bug when launching web pages from PC Services Optimizer.

New in PC Services Optimizer 3.0.842.0 (Jan 15, 2017)

  • Added:
  • Support for Microsoft Windows 10
  • More service tweaks to Manual TuneUp
  • Feedback module
  • Improved:
  • Service Diagnostics
  • Manual TuneUp
  • User Profile
  • Web update
  • Services management in Services Manager
  • Services tuneup report
  • Major UI enhancements and bug fixes

New in PC Services Optimizer 2.2.385.0 (Feb 17, 2014)

  • Software name changed to 'PC Services Optimizer' as the old name was
  • misleading to many users that the software only works on Windows Vista
  • but in fact the software works perfectly on Windows 7 and 8 (including
  • 64-bit versions).
  • Added support for Microsoft Windows 8.1.
  • Added support for high DPI settings.
  • Added services snapshot creation notice.
  • Improved Live Update.
  • Fixed bug in Live Update.
  • Minor UI enhancements and bug fixes.

New in PC Services Optimizer 2.0.288.0 (Nov 14, 2011)

  • Vista Services Optimizer is now targeting Microsoft .NET 4.
  • Fixed bug with Media Center services in Services Diagnostics.
  • Fixed bug with DFSR Replication service in Services Diagnostics and
  • Manual TuneUp.
  • Fixed bug when previewing a corrupted services profile or snapshot.
  • Added Windows Update service to Services Diagnostics and Automatic TuneUp.
  • Added Windows Audio services to Services Diagnostics.
  • Added Services Diagnostics can highlight services that require attention.
  • Added Manual TuneUp can set Windows services to their defaults.
  • Added Gaming Mode can perform system memory defragment.
  • Added Gaming Mode can optimize more services on Windows 7.
  • Added Gaming Mode can optimize Windows scheduled tasks.
  • Added Service Manager can install new Windows services.
  • Added the option to export reports about services optimization processes.
  • Improved Graphical User Interface (GUI).
  • Improved startup speed and performance.
  • Improved Home Window with sleek look design.
  • Improved Automatic TuneUp services.
  • Improved Manual TuneUp with the adding of the new Windows services.
  • Improved previewing of services profiles and snapshots.
  • Improved services profiles validation.
  • Improved User Profile with more organized options.
  • Improved Vista Services Optimizer Web Update.

New in PC Services Optimizer 1.3.200.0 (Jul 17, 2010)

  • This version comes with massive enhancements targeting application performance, usability and flexibility, with improved Services Snapshots, Windows Services Manager, Gaming Mode profile and improved Services Profiles management, Vista Services Optimizer becomes the most powerful open source Windows services manager and optimizer.
  • Vista Services Optimizer 1.3 is safer than the previous versions, because Services Diagnostics and Automatic TuneUp features will never set any Windows service to Disabled start-up, however unneeded Windows services will be set to Manual tuneup, this will optimize unneeded Windows services besides will allow those services to be started normally when needed by Windows applications.
  • Gaming Mode profile can save your Gaming Mode settings, saving you a lot of time as you can switch to Gaming Mode with one touch without specifying which Windows services to be turned off each time to turn on Gaming Mode.
  • Services Manager is an advanced built-in tool that enables advanced users to perform advanced function on all installed Windows services including third party services. for example you can start, stop, delete and specify the start-up type of a selected service. Services Manager also provides detailed information about Windows services like service's description, dependencies and company.
  • Vista Services Optimizer 1.3 has better managment for Services Profiles and Services Snapshots, making previwing, applying and managing of stored services profiles and services snapshots an easy task.
  • Vista Services Optimizer 1.3 comes with an improved version of Services Snapshots, which can not only backup Windows services but also can backup all third party services.
  • The user interface (UI) has been redesigned to provide maximum flexibility and usability. Through the Home Window you can preview simple system information like CPU and memory information, Get system usage information, access and modify common Vista Services Optimizer settings and get useful tips about Vista Services Optimizer functions.

New in PC Services Optimizer 1.2.108 (Sep 30, 2009)

  • Minor GUI improvements.
  • Minor infrastructure improvements.
  • Improved Services Diagnostics.
  • Improved Gaming Mode
  • Fixed critical bug when creating automatic services snapshots.
  • Improved the mechanism of restoring services settings using snapshots.
  • Improved the managing of installed services snapshots.
  • Added the ability to check for new updates from multiple websites.

New in PC Services Optimizer 1.2.100 Alpha 1 (Aug 28, 2009)

  • Vista Services Optimizer startup faster.
  • Settings are stored in XML files instead of Windows Registry.
  • Show CPU information, Virtual Memory usage, System Drive usage and Tips & Tricks in the Home Window.
  • Vista Services Optimizer can create services snapshots automatically and manually.
  • User Profile stores user preferred settings instead of entering them every time.
  • Services Diagnostics can diagnose critical Windows services.
  • You can fix Windows services problems through Services Diagnostics directly.
  • Automatic TuneUp became more simple and effective.
  • Automatic TuneUp can export reports.
  • Improved Manual TuneUp.
  • Critical Windows services are locked by default in Manual TuneUp.
  • Improved Windows services help in Manual TuneUp.
  • Added Manual TuneUp "Advanced mode" for experienced persons.
  • Added Gaming Mode feature to optimize PC performance while playing games.
  • Improved Services Profiles.
  • Removed option "Launch Vista Services Optimizer on Windows startup".
  • Removed option "Start Vista Services Optimizer hidden to the system tray".

New in PC Services Optimizer 1.1.8.1 Beta 1 (Dec 15, 2008)

  • Windows Vista 64-bit Editions support.
  • Released under GNU General Public License.
  • Improved Vista Services Optimizer installer.
  • Improved Graphical User Interface (GUI).
  • Improved performance and stability and major bug fixes.
  • Improved Vista Services Optimizer bug report mechanism.
  • Home Window shows system information and CPU and Memory usage.
  • Services Test feature changed to Services Diagnostics.
  • Services Diagnostics provides solutions for performance and security problems.
  • Services Diagnostics provides extra tools for managing Services Diagnostics
  • reports.
  • Added “Services Profiles” feature.
  • Added “Create Services Profile” option to Manual TuneUp.
  • Manual TuneUp Shows reports about services optimization processes.
  • Added “Automatically check for Vista Services Optimizer updates” option.
  • Improved and fixed bugs with Web Update Module.
  • Smart Rescue Center shows reports about Services Restore processes.
  • Control Services Restore process priority in Smart Rescue Center.
  • Take care about services dependencies in Smart Rescue Center.
  • Added Update Agent Module to perform automatic updates check.