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ThisIsWin11 Changelog

What's new in ThisIsWin11 1.4.1

Jan 31, 2023
  • This release of ThisIsWin11 fixes some minor issues and has been repackaged with the new Debloos app . This univeral Debloater and PC Manager is going to be sooner or later the successor of ThisIsWin11.

New in ThisIsWin11 1.4.0 (Dec 30, 2022)

  • Sign of Life! The project is alive 🚀 Had a busy schedule the past couple of months.....I'm slowly waking up again
  • Titlebar matches Windows now and has Mica behind it #175
  • ThisIsWin11 and LoveWindowsAgain App have now been merged into one package.
  • The latter application builds on the code of the former and partly vice versa. If you want to do it fast I recommend the LoveWindowsAgain App, for in-depth customizations you can use the ThisIsWin11 monster
  • Fix some links
  • Minor fixes

New in ThisIsWin11 1.3.0 (Aug 17, 2022)

  • Sign of Life! The project is alive. Had a busy schedule the past couple of months.....I'm slowly waking up again
  • ThisIsWin11 and LoveWindowsAgain App have now been merged into one package.
  • The latter application builds on the code of the former and partly vice versa. If you want to do it fast I recommend the LoveWindowsAgain App, for in-depth customizations you can use the ThisIsWin11 monster

New in ThisIsWin11 1.2.220 (May 29, 2022)

  • Added new Taskbar and Start menu, Desktop and My Computer trees to customization module aka OpenTweaks (this areas are dedicated to the original PowerToys TweakUI)
  • Improved OpenTweaks module
  • Added option to enable the most useful Windows 11 feature (#IronyOff), called "Desktop Stickers" to OpenTweaks
  • Added my experimental TweakUI replica app, called TweakUIX to ThisIsWin11 package
  • Minor fixes

New in ThisIsWin11 1.1.170 (Mar 24, 2022)

  • Added Tweakomatic (Reloaded) app to ThisIsWin11 package.
  • Only die-hard Microsoft fans might still know the original Tweakomatic. To invoke goto Automation > Script Editor section . I've pushed also a separate repo for tweakomatic
  • The tweakomatic app is only rolled out in the complete TIW11.zip package and is not distributed via the automatic update function.
  • Use the tweakomatic (ONLY) asset file, to get the standalone version of tweakomatic (Reloaded).
  • Please always download the TIW11.zip file as it contains the complete application package.

New in ThisIsWin11 1.1.160 (Feb 21, 2022)

  • Maintenance release
  • Built-in support for build 22000.527
  • Minor fixes

New in ThisIsWin11 1.1.153 (Jan 24, 2022)

  • Added some accent color to left-hand sidebar
  • Improved and somehow lightened dark mode colors
  • Added new tree Paranoia to customization module aka OpenTweaks (this option is dedicated to the original PowerToys TweakUI > Paranoia tab)
  • Added option to OpenTweaks > Paranoia category to remove some system traces with cleanmgr.exe or Burnbytes
  • Fixed a bug that caused PumpedApp to always show all systemapps
  • Minor fixes
  • Build 153:
  • Due to some issues with new accent color feature, parts of the changes have been rolled bac

New in ThisIsWin11 1.1.150 (Jan 23, 2022)

  • Added some accent color to left-hand sidebar
  • Improved and somehow lightened dark mode colors
  • Added new tree Paranoia to customization module aka OpenTweaks (this option is dedicated to the original PowerToys TweakUI > Paranoia tab)
  • Added option to OpenTweaks > Paranoia category to remove some system traces with cleanmgr.exe or Burnbytes
  • Fixed a bug that caused PumpedApp to always show all systemapps
  • Minor fixes

New in ThisIsWin11 1.1.101 (Jan 17, 2022)

  • Built-in support for build 22000.466 Preview
  • Improved dark mode (inherited from Windows 11 settings app)
  • Dropped support uncalled-for virtual sysnative folder
  • Polished UI of automation aka PowerUI module
  • Minor fixes

New in ThisIsWin11 1.1.20 (Jan 15, 2022)

  • Added experimental dark mode feature on the rapid (goto to settings > experimental > enable dark theme to enable this feature.) #5

New in ThisIsWin11 1.1.10 (Jan 14, 2022)

  • Added description attribute to Packages module. #101 Thanks to @oleksis
  • Redesigned Automation module aka PowerUI
  • Added categories section to Automation module
  • Fixed a UI bug that could cause the buttons in the Packages and Automation module to be hidden
  • Redirected plugins to ../ThisIsWin11/collections
  • Added codename Ganymede to release
  • Added Files app to packages #106
  • Added new script to Automation module to download and run MSEdgeRedirect utility. Thanks to @rcmaehl for this great app
  • Minor fixes

New in ThisIsWin11 1.1.0 (Jan 9, 2022)

  • Improved Packages module and added next to the apps name a new apps ID attribute. This allows names to be assigned regardless of their installation ID in the Windows Package Manager manifest repository or Microsoft Store #100 Thanks to @oleksis
  • Polished UI of Apps module aka PumpedApp
  • Polished UI of Packages module
  • All modules now share the same UI style
  • Added a more prominent placement of the Restore default Windows 11 settings button in system module aka OpenTweaks
  • Updated Automation module
  • Added some new Packages, e.g. NanaZip, ElevenClock, WSATools
  • Minor improvements on Get started module
  • Minor control fixes

New in ThisIsWin11 1.0.70 (Jan 7, 2022)

  • Added globally rounded buttons to UI
  • Added option to OpenTweaks > to Install Microsoft Windows Subsystem for Android (ONLY if your Win11 installation meets the official requirements)
  • Improved Dependencies checker
  • Added link to Extensions module to get new plugins
  • Several minor fixes

New in ThisIsWin11 1.0.60 (Jan 3, 2022)

  • 1st update of the year is a Maintenance release with minor fixes, updated packages, improved settings page and other UI improvements and polish

New in ThisIsWin11 1.0.50.2 (Dec 29, 2021)

  • This build adds CLI support and some simple arguments to run each module in a seperate instance/app.

New in ThisIsWin11 1.0.50 (Dec 27, 2021)

  • I have reacted to criticism and tweaked the navigation bar again.

New in ThisIsWin11 1.0.40 (Dec 25, 2021)

  • Added left-aligned navigation bar
  • Usability improvements (easier navigation and softer and decluttered UI)
  • Fixed several critical DPI scaling issues (primarily Laptops were affected) #85 #70
  • Fixed a bug in determining Microsoft Tips app (Presenter module)
  • Fixed a leak in Packages module
  • Improved cognition of Windows 11 systems
  • Added distinction between Laptops and Desktop systems
  • Updated automation script ChrEdgeFkOff to v2.0 to Bypass Edge as default handler for web searches #86 #83 Thanks to @rcmaehl @https://github.com/AveYo
  • Improved overall stability of TIW11
  • Code refactoring
  • Minor fixes

New in ThisIsWin11 1.0.20 (Dec 23, 2021)

  • In response to the criticism of the new navigation bar and UI, here is a revised version again with a right-aligned navigation bar.

New in ThisIsWin11 1.0.10 (Dec 21, 2021)

  • This is a major update to v1.0 with a big visual overhaul

New in ThisIsWin11 1.0.0.101 Preview (Dec 19, 2021)

  • Its a complete UI overhaul in style of the Windows 11 Get Started app. It's not final yet and it doesn't have to be the design in the end.

New in ThisIsWin11 1.0.10 Preview (Dec 16, 2021)

  • It's a complete UI overhaul in style of the Windows 11 Get Started app.

New in ThisIsWin11 1.0.0 Preview (Dec 16, 2021)

  • I made a thing! I worked yesterday two hours on a restyle of TIW11.
  • Its a complete UI overhaul in style of the Windows 11 Get Started app.

New in ThisIsWin11 0.94.1 (Dec 10, 2021)

  • Updated Windows 11 Presenter/Getting started module and the TIW11 self-updater.

New in ThisIsWin11 0.94.0 (Dec 5, 2021)

  • Replaced Segoe MDL2 Assets font with Segoe Fluent Icons
  • Replaced Segoe UI with Segoe UI Variable system font
  • Added option to system module aka OpenTweaks to Uninstall broken updates
  • How does this work:
  • Updates that cause problems can be registered in the brokenKB.txt file (must be stored in the data directory) and can be uninstalled in OpenTweaks via the wusa tool.
  • Fixed some UI bugs in OpenTweaks
  • Revised Update function
  • Several minor fixes

New in ThisIsWin11 0.93.30 (Dec 2, 2021)

  • Added option to system module aka OpenTweaks to Block Windows telemetry (Powerd by crazy-max/WindowsSpyBlocker)
  • Added option to system module aka OpenTweaks to Automate O&O ShutUp10++ (Run a Check for more information on usage of this feature)
  • Minor code refactoring #69 #67
  • Minor improvements of OpenTweaks module

New in ThisIsWin11 0.93.0 (Nov 28, 2021)

  • Built-in support for build 22000.348
  • Added option to system module aka OpenTweaks to "Create Restore Points"
  • Revised Update check function (version infos are matched with AssemblyInfo.cs)
  • Added AutoScroll to Preview/logger panels
  • Updated Packages module with several new apps
  • Minor fixes

New in ThisIsWin11 0.92.0 (Nov 20, 2021)

  • Redesigned Packages module completely featuring a new category-based UI and several new apps
  • Improved storing application data (data directory renaming took place. Do NOT use application data folders from releases other than this release)
  • Add in stability and quality fixes
  • Numeorous minor UI fixes and improvements

New in ThisIsWin11 0.91.21 (Nov 14, 2021)

  • Fixed critical scaling issues in System, Packages and Automation module where the main panes and buttons in the bottom area did not show . This bug has only affected individual Win11 installations with custom scaling level from 125% to 200% #52 #26
  • Added codename Spartan to release
  • Minor UI fixes

New in ThisIsWin11 0.91.10 (Nov 12, 2021)

  • Tested on build 22000.318
  • Added option to system module aka OpenTweaks to "Hide Taskbar on multiple monitors"
  • Minor improvements on OpenTweaks module
  • Updated UI of all modules an assigned its names
  • Updated custom bloatware-11.txt list #48
  • Minor fixes

New in ThisIsWin11 0.91.0 (Nov 10, 2021)

  • Instead the system module aka "PumpedApp" has been rebranded to "OpenTweaks" (great proposal from the votings)
  • Updated system module aka "OpenTweaks" and fixed several minor code and GUI issues, i.a. #46
  • Apps module aka "Kickassbloat" is now the new "PumpedApp"
  • Automation module also got its new name "PowerUI"
  • Updated Packages
  • Minor fixes

New in ThisIsWin11 0.90.20 (Nov 9, 2021)

  • Dropped support for ExplorerPatcher (to many issues in last builds #45 #44) If you are still interested in this class, you will find it in the main repo, ExplorerPatcher.cs Just compile it by yourself
  • Added a more prominent placement of the "Restore default Windows 11 settings" button in system module aka "PumpedApp" (somehow every second person could not find this option uder the Overflow/More Options menu icon)
  • Minor fixes

New in ThisIsWin11 0.90.10 (Nov 4, 2021)

  • Issues addressed in this release:
  • Code Refactoring
  • Improved update process (split into app and data/package updates. both are now installed automatically, when checking for updates)
  • Updated apps module aka "Kickassbloat" and added option to Export apps in recycle bin (helpful when importing on other systems). Sync function has been improved too.
  • Minor spelling fixes
  • Minor bug fixes

New in ThisIsWin11 0.90.0 (Nov 1, 2021)

  • Issues adressed in this release:
  • Code Refactoring
  • Improved update process (split into app and data/package updates. both are now installed automatically, when checking for updates)
  • Updated apps module aka "Kickassbloat" and added option to Export apps in recycle bin (helpful when importing on other systems). Sync function has been improved too.
  • Minor spelling fixes
  • Minor bug fixes

New in ThisIsWin11 0.88.0 (Oct 28, 2021)

  • Improved app initialization
  • Fixed critical bug in packages module (in winget no paramater was specified to accept the source license agreement, and avoid prompting) #30
  • Added option to system > personalization module (aka PumpedApp) to "Uninstall Widgets" #17
  • Updated some third party packages, e.g. Windows Package Manager, ExplorerPatcher
  • Minor UI and bug fixes

New in ThisIsWin11 0.87.0 (Oct 17, 2021)

  • Brings UI and quality improvements to provide automatic update functionality to ThisIsWin11.

New in ThisIsWin11 0.86.23 (Oct 13, 2021)

  • Integrated the ExplorerPatcher hack to system module (aka PumpedApp)

New in ThisIsWin11 0.86.11 (Oct 13, 2021)

  • Added auto update feature
  • Fixed critical bug in apps module, where in some cases the "Empty Recyle Bin" button was not present
  • Presenter module reaches end-of-life in February 2022
  • Updated Extensions module
  • Several UI fixes
  • Numerous minor bug fixes

New in ThisIsWin11 0.85.0 (Oct 8, 2021)

  • Added simple Plugins engine for creating custom tweaks (experimental)
  • Added Plugin to "disable TPM 2.0 check"
  • Added Plugin to "enable classic context menus"
  • Added option to system > personalization module (aka PumpedApp) to make "Taskbar and icons small"
  • Minor bug fixes

New in ThisIsWin11 0.81.0 (Oct 6, 2021)

  • Revised support for the final Windows 11 Build 22000.194
  • TIW11 no longer requires an internet connection to run #11 #8
  • Revised some methods for retrieving online information for Windows 11 Presenter module from GitHub (the internet connection is assumed exclusively for these purposes)
  • Minor bug fixes

New in ThisIsWin11 0.80.0 (Sep 30, 2021)

  • This update is focused on stability and general bug fixes and the final release before the official rollout of Windows 11 begins:
  • Updated System module aka PumpedApp
  • Updated Apps module aka Kickassbloat
  • Updated Automation module aka TeamTweak

New in ThisIsWin11 0.75.0 (Sep 5, 2021)

  • Added support for Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 22000.176
  • Updated automation module and rebranded to TeamTweak (prev. PowerClicks)
  • Added option to system > personalization module (aka PumpedApp) to "Hide Task view button on taskbar"
  • Stability improvements
  • UI Improvements with better Windows 11 styling
  • Numerous minor fixes

New in ThisIsWin11 0.72.0 (Aug 26, 2021)

  • Added support for Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 22000.160
  • Fixed critical bug in disabling Widgets feature
  • Added option to system > personalization module to "Hide most used apps in start menu"
  • Updated PumpedApp module

New in ThisIsWin11 0.70.0 (Aug 9, 2021)

  • Refactored Windows 11 systeme module aka PumpedApp
  • Added option to import/export configuration profiles in system module (Overflow/three dots menu > Import/Export)
  • Two preset profiles are available in data folder of TIW11
  • Windows10-profile which will give you the Windows 10 look and feel (if applied! of course just some minor tweaks before getting used to Windows 11)
  • Gaming-profile which will adjust some Windows 11 settings for a better gaming experience (if applied)
  • Added new gaming area to system module
  • UI fixes and improvements

New in ThisIsWin11 0.65.0 (Aug 7, 2021)

  • Improved system module which also got a new name "PumpedApp" (previously Lucent11), since the focus is no longer only on privacy but rather on the fast and bulk configuration of Windows 11
  • Added new Personalization area to system module
  • Added option to system > personalization module to "Use apps dark theme"
  • Added option to system > personalization module to "Use Windows dark theme"
  • Added option to system > personalization module to "Disable Snap Assist"
  • Added option to system > personalization module to "Disable Widget"
  • Added option to system > personalization module to "Align Taskbar to left"
  • Added option to system > personalization module to "Hide Search icon on taskbar"
  • Added option to system > personalization module to "Hide Chat icon (Microsoft Teams) on Taskbar
  • Added option to system > personalization module to "Show hidden files, folders and drives in File Explorer"
  • Added option to system > personalization module to "Show hidden file name extensions"
  • Added option to system module to "Disable Microsoft Teams on Startup"
  • Added option to systen > privacy module to to disable "Windows 11 tips"
  • Added option to systen > privacy module to to disable "Tailored experiences"
  • Added option to systen > privacy module to to disable "Automatic installation of apps"
  • Updated packages module
  • Minor UI improvements

New in ThisIsWin11 0.61.0 (Aug 5, 2021)

  • Improved privacy module and rebuilt to system module, as it will do system relevant checks in addition to privacy options in the future
  • Added option to system module to "Remove Windows Fax Printer"
  • Added option to system module to "Remove XPS Documents Writer"
  • Added option to system module to "Enable Microsoft Windows Subsystem for Linux"
  • Kickassbloat module has been upgraded and gets the familiar UI of Bloatbox for Windows 10
  • Several minor UI and code fixes

New in ThisIsWin11 0.60.0 (Aug 2, 2021)

  • ThisIsWin11 is out of preview status.
  • All provided modules work stable under the current Windows 11 build.
  • There will certainly be some more changes, but for now we have reached stable status. Version 1.0 will be ready by the time Windows 11 is released.
  • Redesigned UI completely and added more Windows 11 design elements. The UI is softer and decluttered
  • Code refactoring
  • The following 4 Modules are ready:
  • Lucent11 for checking and optimizing Windows 11 privacy (all changes made can also be undone)
  • Kickassbloat for removing pre-installed Windows 11 apps
  • Packages for installing quickly apps
  • PowerClicks for automating several Windows 11 tasks

New in ThisIsWin11 0.50.0 Preview (Jul 30, 2021)

  • Added Privacy analysis and issues fixer module (you could call it the optimized successor for Privatezilla but on Win11)
  • Each app module gets a little more originality and gets an internal app name and versioning scheme.
  • Privacy module runs under "Lucent11"
  • Debloat module is named "Bloatbox" (we all know the Bloatbox but now a refactored version for Win11)
  • Tweaker module is named "PimpApp". I can't help it, i know. But i promised once, just a year ago. Do not take it seriously. A bit of fun is essential! ??
  • Nothing changes for the Package Manager as it is partly based on winget and the development effort for me is rather low
  • Improved overall stability
  • Several fixes in UI and code

New in ThisIsWin11 0.35.0 Preview (Jul 29, 2021)

  • Added Package Manager module built on Winget (you can import your own package lists and export them to powershell)
  • Fixed some critical DPI, resizing an anchoring issues within new module instances (the UI is so far polished and reaches stable status)
  • Added new privacy tweak to disable unnecessary Windows 11 services
  • Code refactoring

New in ThisIsWin11 0.31.0 Preview (Jul 27, 2021)

  • Patched Apps/debloater module with better apps detection and status report, some async functions and possibility to hide system apps, import own bloatware lists (try importing "bloatwareapps-11.txt" located in data folder) and several other UI fixes.
  • Refactored data storing (now everything app related is stored in root "data" folder of ThisIsWin11 (old "custom" folder is no longer necessary and can be removed)
  • Changed default font in Preview window to Consolas (it was previously Cascadia Code which is per default available on Win11, but Consolas is just my favorite monospaced font)

New in ThisIsWin11 0.30.0 Preview (Jul 26, 2021)

  • Added Windows 11 debloater/apps uninstaller module (you'll find it in the Apps page or Settings menu > Open Debloater page)
  • Numerous improvements in code and UI

New in ThisIsWin11 0.25.0 Preview (Jul 26, 2021)

  • Enhanced Custom/Tweak module (added functions to Open in new window, Cancel a running script, Import, Edit and Show applied tweaks)
  • Refactored Showcase of Win11 features
  • Improved scripting engine and several tweaks
  • Numerous other fixes in code and UI

New in ThisIsWin11 0.20.0 Preview (Jul 23, 2021)

  • Refactored Tweak module (runs as an "independent" form and can also be opened via Settings > Open Tweaker menu)
  • Improved stability of Tweak module
  • Added several new tweaks/scripts
  • Numerous other code improvements (modular structure of some pages, i.e. Info, Tweaker etc.)

New in ThisIsWin11 0.16.0 Preview (Jul 23, 2021)

  • Refactored Tweaker code (runs as an "independent" instance and can also be opened via Settings > Open Tweaker menu)
  • Numerous other code improvements (modular structure of some pages, i.e. Info, Tweaker etc.)
  • UI Improvements

New in ThisIsWin11 0.15.0 Preview (Jul 23, 2021)

  • Initial release
  • Refactored code
  • Improved stability
  • Improved security
  • UI Improvements

New in ThisIsWin11 0.14.0 Preview (Jul 22, 2021)

  • Initial release
  • Refactored UI
  • New application icon
  • Added gaming page
  • Added customization page
  • Numerous code improvements and fixes