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Debotnet Changelog

What's new in Debotnet 0.7.8

Apr 30, 2020
  • Added some stability improvements for upcoming Windows 10, 20H1 release (optimizations apply to the app only and NOT the script files Not all script files have been tested productively under 20H1)
  • Some spelling corrections in script files
  • Added information script regarding the new "replacement" app of Debotnet, called SharpApp
  • Minor UI Improvements

New in Debotnet 0.7.7 (Apr 11, 2020)

  • Included "Chocolatey software" to default shipping in Debotnet as it offers a wide choice of software packages, e.g. not available in ninite service (now everything under a single roof when starting with a clean install of Windows. Debotnet acts even more as the preparation for the "net")
  • Added script to third-party > Disable Mozilla Firefox (version 75) telemetry
  • Fixed bug in script gaming > Disable Game bar features (Issue #47)
  • Several optimizations in "Chocolatey software" package
  • Several spelling corrections in other script files
  • Optimized dark theme
  • Minor UI Improvements

New in Debotnet 0.7.6 (Apr 6, 2020)

  • Fixed critical bug in redraw of GUI which could lead to a black UI form (this always happens at the first start of Debotnet and as soon as the system is rebooted after executing scripts) Issue #43
  • Optimized startup routine and welcome screen
  • Added option to open Debotnet Packs/Marketplace URL (Import > Find more packs ...)
  • Added package chocolatey software (this is an experimental feature and can disappear in feature versions of Debotnet as it also provided as optional package)
  • Removed package deprecated apps from default shipping (for getting this package again visit the Debotnet Packs/Marketplace)

New in Debotnet 0.7.510 (Apr 3, 2020)

  • Fixed critical bug in running executables (some script files, e.g. ninite apps required elevated rights to be started, although they could be executed with normal user rights. This was possible in v0.7.0 and is now possible again)
  • Optimized some scripts regarding removal of bloatware apps
  • Renamed Debotnet Classic theme > Debotnet Retro
  • Otther UI Improvements on theme Retro theme, The Goat theme
  • Minor bug fixes

New in Debotnet 0.7.5 (Mar 29, 2020)

  • Added support for Debloat-Windows-10 project https://github.com/W4RH4WK/Debloat-Windows-10 (This project collects PowerShell scripts which help to debloat Windows 10. Currently 4 scripts can be downloaded and executed by Debotnet)
  • Added new command "UseRaw" to download third-party scripts in Test mode ONLY (e.g. a PowerShell script)
  • Added new command "OpenRaw" to open third-party scripts in Test mode ONLY (e.g. a PowerShell script)
  • Optimized commands "Start" and "Start()"
  • Optimized script start > Clean-up Windows (normal, added auto extraction using 7za command-line)
  • Optimized script start > Clean-up Windows (advanced)
  • Optimized script slim > Uninstall Software (added auto extraction using 7za command-line)
  • Optimized download of third-party tools (default download directory has been set to installation folder of Debotnet > tools)
  • Several other third-party script optimizations
  • Added support for Terminus theme (has been removed in latest 0.7 release. Now it is available again after several user requests)
  • Optimized Debotnet Pegasos theme (default)
  • Optimized Dark theme
  • Optimized Classic theme
  • Minor code improvements
  • Minor UI improvements

New in Debotnet 0.7.0 (Mar 21, 2020)

  • Revised theme function including all theme files (Changed default theme to "Pegasos UI". Use theme Debotnet Plinius to go back if it bothers you)
  • Added new category "pimp apps" to enhance applications with plug-ins, add-ons etc. (THIS IS NOT MEANT as a System Optimizer, Registry cleaner etc.)
  • Added script to gaming > Disable Razer Game Scanner service
  • Added script to gaming > Disable Logitech Gaming service
  • Added script to third-party > Disable Dropbox Update service
  • Added script to third-party > Disable Google update service
  • Added script to third-party > Disable Microsoft Office telemetry
  • Added script to third-party > Disable Media Player telemetry
  • Added script to third-party > Disable Visual Studio telemetry
  • Added script to third-party > Disable Microsoft Windows Live ID service
  • Added script to blaotware > Microsoft Advertising
  • Added script to blaotware > Network Speed Test
  • Added script to blaotware > Contact Support
  • Added script to blaotware > Settings
  • Added script to blaotware > Hello Setup UI
  • Added script to blaotware > App Resolver UX
  • Added script to blaotware > File Explorer
  • Added script to blaotware > Shazam
  • Added script to blaotware > Flipboard
  • Added script to blaotware > Eclipse Manager
  • Added script to blaotware > Code Writer
  • Added script to blaotware > Store Purchase App
  • Added script to blaotware > Zune
  • Added script to privacy > Disable User Data Synchronization
  • Optimized script third-party > Block Google Chrome Software Reporter Tool
  • Removed support for Terminus theme file
  • Added Codename "Pegasos" to release
  • Numerous UI Improvements
  • Minor bug fixes

New in Debotnet 0.6.7 (Mar 16, 2020)

  • Optimized startup routine and added prompt on first run of Debotnet to enable running always as administrator
  • Redesigned tagging feature completely (Right-click script window > tag all, recommended, limited, bloatware, none #40)
  • Added script to bloatware > Remove all apps (All in one - AIO script)
  • Added script to windows defender > Disable Windows Defender Real-time Protection
  • Optimized update check for nightly builds
  • Several spelling corrections in other script files
  • Several minor UI Improvements
  • Minor bug fixes

New in Debotnet 0.6.6 (Mar 12, 2020)

  • Optimized delivering of nightly builds (updates are forwarded to www.mirinsoft.com/debotnet-nightly)
  • Included theme file "Terminus" from Nightly package to stable release (Btw, Terminus is my favorite terminal emulator)
  • Minor stability improvements

New in Debotnet 0.6.5 (Mar 6, 2020)

  • Optimized Msg command in scripting engine
  • Updated script in iso downloader > Create bootable USB with Rufus (Updated Rufus to 3.9)
  • Optimized script in bloatware > Gamebar
  • Added script to third-party > Disable CCleaner Health Check
  • Optimized script in third-party > Disable CCleaner Monitoring & more
  • Optimized script in update > No more forced driver updates
  • Optimized script in gaming > Disable Game Bar features
  • Added new theme file "The Goat Theme"
  • Minor spelling corrections in other scripts
  • Minor stability improvements

New in Debotnet 0.6.3 (Feb 24, 2020)

  • Added script to iso downloader > Download Windows 10 ISO with PowerShell (Fido.ps1 @https://github.com/pbatard/Fido)
  • Optimized script iso downloader > Download Windows 10 ISO with MCT Wrapper
  • Fixed bug in script security > Disable Windows Media DRM Internet Access
  • Fixed bug in script start > Remove Telemetry (Advanced) Issue reported here #34
  • Optimized theme function (If you are overwriting old files with this update, a reset of bin > debotnet-settings.txt file is necessary. Therefore please delete the this file or open it and set in section [RunOnce] the key RunOnce=1 to RunOnce=0
  • Several other script improvements
  • Optimized nightly release channel

New in Debotnet 0.6.2 (Feb 20, 2020)

  • Added option to switch between release channel Stable and Nightly
  • (Please note, that Nightly is an unstable testing build where you can test about-to-be-released features and scripts. Debotnet will check here for pre-release versions if you use the "Check for updates" function. Nightly usually means that the release should be delivered every day at night. Debotnet will not get updates everyday. CURRENTLY THIS IS AN EXPERIMENTAL FUNCTION ONLY!)
  • Fixed UI bug on dark themes (In some cases white spots appeared on scripts control)
  • Added script to cortana > Disable Bing in Start Menu

New in Debotnet 0.6.1 (Feb 18, 2020)

  • Added new category "ISO downloader", which allows to download Windows 10 ISO files using Microsoft Media Creation Tool with command line switches and also through MediaCreationTool.bat Wrapper (support all versions 1607-1909)
  • Added script to iso downloader > Create bootable USB flash drive with Rufus
  • Added script to iso downloader > Download Windows 10 ISO of your choice
  • Added script to iso downloader > Windows 10, version 1909 Pro x64
  • Added script to iso downloader > Windows 10, version 1909 Pro x86
  • Added script to privacy > Disable app access to call
  • Added script to privacy > Disable tracking of app starts
  • Minor bug fixes

New in Debotnet 0.6.0 (Feb 13, 2020)

  • Added option to run Debotnet always as administrator and perform deeper system changes (Settings > Run always as administrator)
  • Fixed some critical bugs in accessing and executing code in x86-bit registry environment
  • Fixed a bug in "Disable telemetry" script
  • Optimized bloatware scripts and disabled community updates through GitHub (Manual updating could be done through Import > Import from Git)
  • Added script to privacy > Disable app access to account info
  • Added script to privacy > Disable app access to calendar
  • Added script to privacy > Disable app access to call history
  • Added script to privacy > Disable app access to contacts
  • Added script to privacy > Disable app access to diagnostic information
  • Added script to privacy > Disable app access to documents
  • Added script to privacy > Disable app access to email
  • Added script to privacy > Disable app access to file system
  • Added script to privacy > Disable app access to location
  • Added script to privacy > Disable app access to messaging
  • Added script to privacy > Disable app access to microphone
  • Added script to privacy > Disable app access to motion
  • Added script to privacy > Disable app access to notifications
  • Added script to privacy > Disable app access to other devices
  • Added script to privacy > Disable app access to pictures
  • Added script to privacy > Disable app access to radios
  • Added script to privacy > Disable app access to tasks
  • Added script to privacy > Disable app access to videos
  • Added script to privacy > Disable app access to webcam
  • Added script to privacy > Disable apps from running in background
  • Optimized script "No more forced driver updates"
  • Added Codename "Plinius" to release
  • Several minor stability improvements
  • Several minor UI improvements

New in Debotnet 0.5.4 (Feb 10, 2020)

  • Added "RequireAdmin" parameter, whichs shows a ToolTip over "Run" scripts button with information whether elevated rights are required to peform actions
  • Optimized naming in bloatware category (Removed caption "Remove" before app title) NOTE! You should remove the old scripts directory before overwriting with this package, otherwise you will have double entries - with and without "Remove" in script title - inside the scripts folder.
  • Optimized "Show selected only" (Categories will also be listed)
  • Added script to "Disable app notifications"
  • Renamed script "Removing Telemetry (Advanced)" > "Disable Telemetry (Advanced)"
  • Renamed script "Removing Scheduled tasks (Advanced)" > "Disable Scheduled tasks (Advanced)"
  • Fixed referrer issues due to server migration of mirinsoft.com
  • Optimized update function
  • Minor UI Improvements

New in Debotnet 0.5.3 (Feb 5, 2020)

  • Fixed issue in saving script status (Script status has not been saved, if it was selected with a double click)
  • Fixed issue in status window #22
  • Fixed GUI bug in search (MouseMove event leads to flickering of control)
  • Added option to "Show all selected scripts" (Right-click Script window > Show selected only)
  • Added option to "Import scripts from GitHub" (Footer menu > Import > Import from Git)
  • Experimental Ninite support from v0.5.2 is now part of Debotnet stable release
  • Added Codename "Centaur" to release
  • Added new theme (Debotnet Centaur)
  • Minor script Improvements
  • Minor log output optimizations
  • Minor UI Improvements

New in Debotnet 0.5.2 (Jan 31, 2020)

  • Added new category "ninite apps" (it supports downloading and keeping all apps up-to-date listed on ninite.com service)

New in Debotnet 0.5.1 (Jan 30, 2020)

  • Optimized initialization routine
  • Optimized script "Disable Telemetry"
  • Added new IsInstalled parameter
  • Added script to "Manage Windows updates with WUA Manager"
  • Added script to "Enhance CCleaner with Winapp2.ini" (Category > third-party)
  • Please read here the latest data protection scandal from Avast.
  • Optimized script update function
  • Added new "Debotnet Light" theme
  • Numerous minor UI Improvements
  • Minor Bug fixes

New in Debotnet 0.5.0 (Jan 28, 2020)

  • Completely redesigned UI with focus on better manageable categories
  • Added script to "Disable Windows Defender"
  • Added script to "Delay feature updates"
  • Added script to "Remove Cortana"
  • Added script to "Uninstall Software with GeekUninstaller"
  • Added script to "Disable Windows Media DRM Internet Access" (Security)
  • Added script to "Disable password reveal button" (Security)
  • Added new category "deprecated apps" (here you will find download links to classic -non-uwp apps, e.g. Calculator, Sticky Notes etc. which are deprecated by Microsoft or listed for deprecation)
  • Optimized CLI support
  • Redesigned themes
  • Numerous stability improvements
  • Numerous minor bug fixes

New in Debotnet 0.4.5 Preview (Jan 27, 2020)

  • The most important changes will be:
  • Completely redesigned UI with focus on better manageable categories
  • Optimized CLI support
  • Several new scripts and optimizations
  • even more lightweight code

New in Debotnet 0.3.0 (Jan 24, 2020)

  • Optimized initialization routine and fixed some bugs
  • Added script to "Disable Input Personalization"
  • Added script to "Turn off Windows spotlight features"
  • Added script do disable "forced driver updates"
  • Optimized several scripts and fixed several misspelling errors [thanks to @strotee ]
  • Several stability improvements
  • Minor UI improvements
  • Minor bug fixes

New in Debotnet 0.2.9 (Jan 19, 2020)

  • Revised output in Debug window completely
  • Added new filter category "bloatware" (Navigation panel > Select > bloatware)
  • Optimized theme function (Changed [Template] > [Theme] section)
  • Optimized exiting of design settings
  • Optimized creating of protocol in Debug window
  • Fixed bug in resize function (Debug options disappeared in in full screen mode)
  • Added script to disable new Cortana app on 20H1
  • Optimized script "Turn off ad tracking"
  • Optimized script "Disable Compatibility Telemetry"
  • Optimized several other scripts
  • Updated wiki and FAQ (@https://github.com/mirinsoft/debotnet/wiki)
  • Several minor bug fixes

New in Debotnet 0.2.8 (Jan 14, 2020)

  • Added Undo/Revert script function
  • This option changes registry keys, turns on services, scheduled tasks etc. back to Windows 10/Third-party apps defaults. Therefore another code section [Undo] has been added to .DS1/Script files. The bloatware UWP apps will not be reinstalled, although I am not a fan of these, but appropriate PowerShell switches could be added to script files. The Backup function provided from v0.2.3 to 0.2.7 is obsolete and has been removed now
  • Further changes:
  • Added script to Remove Windows Defender (Advanced)
  • Reverted changes of scripts context menu added in v0.2.7 (Context menu opens the same "Select" menu provided in v0.2.6)
  • Optimized script "Download Wim Tweak"
  • Updated link to Documentation on GitHub (@https://github.com/mirinsoft/debotnet/wiki)
  • Renamed .design "Debotnet Dimmed" > "Debotnet++"
  • Updated several script files
  • Minor UI Improvements
  • Minor bug fixes

New in Debotnet 0.2.7 (Jan 11, 2020)

  • Enhanced context menu of scripts list (added menus for testing and running script)
  • Added script to disable completely Game Bar features
  • Added script for disabling OneDrive everywhere
  • Added script for disabling Wi-Fi Sense
  • Added script for Advanced Windows clean-up with PrivaZer
  • Optimized update function (Updates are retrieved from GitHub)
  • Some code improvements for the false positive issues
  • Optimized script "Stop File sharing" (renamed to "Turn off distributing updates to other computers")
  • Revised command "Get" and added futher command "GetRaw" for retrieving file content from GitHub
  • Added new Debotnet Dimmed design (inspired by a Terminus theme @https://github.com/Eugeny/terminus)
  • Minor UI Improvements

New in Debotnet 0.2.6 (Jan 8, 2020)

  • Added new category "slim" (Shipped per default with Debotnet which introduces some scripts, and tweaks which will help you make your Windows 10 leaner and faster)
  • Added script to block Google Chrome Software Removal Tool
  • Added script for disabling Reserved Storage (Category > Slim)
  • Added script for disabling System Restore (Category > Slim)
  • Optimized app logo
  • Optimized search box interface
  • Numerous code optimizations
  • Minor UI Improvements

New in Debotnet 0.2.5 (Jan 6, 2020)

  • Added command-line support (Parameter "/auto" and "/c" are supported. More information how tu use, can be found here https://github.com/mirinsoft/debotnet/blob/master/docs/cli.md)
  • Added function to import and export script profiles (Left navigation menu > Import)
  • Optimized Select menu and its appropriate context menu
  • Optimized Import menu and added menus for Importing scripts and also profiles
  • Added script to Enable Windows Defender PUA protection
  • Added new Visual Studio Dark design
  • Added documentation link to Hamburger menu
  • Several minor UI Improvements

New in Debotnet 0.2.4 Beta (Jan 5, 2020)

  • Added multiple selections to update and backup scripts
  • Optimized share (scripts) function
  • Some spelling changes "Edit > Code" and tooltip optimizations
  • Fixed some errors in script Removing Telemetry (Advanced)
  • Added commands "rm" and "rmdir" (More information about commands available presently can be found here https://githubcom/mirinsoft/debotnet/blob/master/docs/commandsmd
  • Minor UI Improvements