Optimizer Changelog

What's new in Optimizer 16.4

Dec 30, 2023
  • New: FAQ section link in Options
  • New: Various performance improvements from code refactoring
  • Hotfix: Rare bug when checking for update (#444)
  • Hotfix: SmartScreen resets properly now (#453)
  • Hotfix: Apps download folder is now by default empty to avoid issues
  • Hotfix: Rare bug when fetching app feeds (#450)

New in Optimizer 16.3 (Dec 22, 2023)

  • New: Check for updates on launch option
  • New: Options for hiding Weather and Search in Restore Classic Windows Explorer
  • Hotfix: Web search disable for all users
  • Hotfix: Tweak options are now dynamically disabled properly
  • Hotfix: Disable Automatic Updates does not break Store app install/update
  • Hotfix: DPI scaling count fallback added

New in Optimizer 16.2 (Oct 28, 2023)

  • Regression: 'Remove Microsoft Edge' removed as an option due to too many false positives in VirusTotal

New in Optimizer 16.1 (Oct 22, 2023)

  • Hotfix: 'Reinforce policies' issues resolved (#401, #402)
  • New: Completely 'Remove Microsoft Edge' option in Advanced Tweaks (cannot be reverted!)
  • New: Selective tweaks for "Optimize Performance" and "Enhance Privacy" (#393, #374)

New in Optimizer 16.0 (Oct 15, 2023)

  • Hotfix: 'Reinforce policies' crash resolved (#400)

New in Optimizer 15.8 (Aug 26, 2023)

  • New: Fully translated into Nepali (thanks to chapagetti)
  • New: You can now set custom DNS in Pinger, as well as from template
  • New: Internal settings for controlling which tools to load
  • Hotfix: Various UI glitches and localization updates

New in Optimizer 15.7 (Aug 19, 2023)

  • New: Change Windows default font in Integrator
  • New: Template engine now runs on Windows Server 2008 or newer
  • Hotfix: Rare crash bug in UWP apps loading
  • Improved: Tab glitching resolved
  • Improved: Disable Start Menu ads and Disable Store Updates
  • Improved: Template engine changes regarding Hosts editing and logging

New in Optimizer 15.6 (Jul 22, 2023)

  • Hotfix: Crash on UWP load apps

New in Optimizer 15.5 (Jul 22, 2023)

  • New: Fully translated into Persian/Farsi (thanks to https://github.com/MjavadH - MjavadH)
  • New: RustDesk in Apps > Internet section
  • New: Confirmation before restarting (#343)
  • New: Include WWW CNAME prefix in Hosts
  • Improved: Various localization updates
  • Improved: Error logger now supports unhandled exceptions
  • Improved: UI on low resolution displays
  • Improved: Default app downloads folder set to user's downloads folder

New in Optimizer 15.4 (Jun 14, 2023)

  • New: Restore Classic Photo Viewer in Windows 10/11 (#342)
  • Hotfix: Addressed various UI glitches

New in Optimizer 15.3 (May 18, 2023)

  • New: Automation engine by using reusable templates (https://github.com/hellzerg/optimizer/blob/master/AUTOMATION.md)
  • Hotfix: Various localization updates
  • Hotfix: Rare bug in Cleaner, when choosing Mozilla Firefox
  • Hotfix: Improvements on UI scaling

New in Optimizer 15.2 (May 11, 2023)

  • New: Disable or Reset svchost process splitting mechanism
  • Hotfix: Rare crash when loading UWP apps
  • Hotfix: Properly loading UWP apps in Windows 8/8.1 now
  • Hotfix: Various localization updates

New in Optimizer 15.1 (Apr 23, 2023)

  • Hotfix: Disable Edge Discover now works properly
  • Improve: Disable SmartScreen and Visual Studio Telemetry

New in Optimizer 15.0 (Apr 16, 2023)

  • New: Advanced Tab with extra tweaks. Use /unsafe to use this tab
  • New: Disable HPET in Advanced
  • New: Enable Verbose Login in Advanced
  • New: Disable Edge Telemetry
  • New: Disable Edge Discover bar
  • New: Minor visual changes
  • Hotfix: Hosts tab not loading in some occasions
  • Hotfix: Various localization updates
  • Removed: Classic Ribbon for Windows 11 because Microsoft dropped it
  • Removed: Taskbar Size for Windows 11 because Microsoft dropped it
  • Removed: Optimizer Insights telemetry service

New in Optimizer 14.9 (Feb 19, 2023)

  • New: Uninstall OneDrive is ONLY visible in UNSAFE MODE, for apparent reasons...
  • New: Optimizer Insights collects - with great respect to privacy - every error the app produces for further investigation
  • New: Of course, you can disable Optimizer Insights in Options
  • New: Fully translated into Japanese (thanks to Yamada Hayao - https://github.com/Hayao0819 for Japanese translation) (#286)
  • Improved: Minor code refactoring

New in Optimizer 14.8 (Jan 7, 2023)

  • New: Updated to .NET Framework 4.8 for better performance and support
  • New: Added Restore all UWP apps
  • Improved: Refactored command-line processor
  • Hotfix: UWP uninstall confirmation message fixed (#281)

New in Optimizer 14.7 (Dec 24, 2022)

  • Hotfix: Theme color bug causing crash on launch.

New in Optimizer 14.6 (Dec 18, 2022)

  • New: Disable Microsoft Store Updates
  • Hotfix: Automatic/manual updates working again
  • Hotfix: Disable NTFS Timestamp now retained after restart
  • Removed: Disable Feature Updates

New in Optimizer 14.5 (Nov 26, 2022)

  • New: Fully translated into Ukrainian (thanks to Kirill Ermakov - https://github.com/kirill0ermakov) (#261)
  • New: Disable Search service in General (#257)
  • Hotfix: Weather not being enabled after resetting Classic File Explorer (#263)
  • Hotfix: Domain will not be prefixed with www in Hosts Editor anymore (#259)
  • Improved: Assets cleanup, reduced file size (#260)

New in Optimizer 14.4 (Nov 5, 2022)

  • Hotfix: Disabling Game Bar does not turn off Game Mode too
  • Hotfix: Resetting Classic Ribbon for Explorer is working properly (Windows 11)

New in Optimizer 14.3 (Oct 26, 2022)

  • New: Disable Virtualization-based security (for Windows 11)
  • New: Concise categorization for every toggle
  • New: Grayscale app icon for neutrality
  • Hotfix: Tab headers scaling problem

New in Optimizer 14.2 (Oct 21, 2022)

  • Hotfix: Proper DPI scaling for main tabs
  • Hotfix: Not saving and loading Dutch language
  • Improved: Chrome Telemetry, Enhance Privacy and Optimize Performance
  • Removed: Network monitoring in tray menu

New in Optimizer 14.1 (Oct 18, 2022)

  • New: Theme engine supporting whole color spectrum (thanks to cat - https://github.com/vadiscode)
  • New: Disable NVIDIA Telemetry in Universal
  • New: Start Optimizer with Windows in Options (works with proper permissions)
  • Hotfix: App crashes when no internet connection available
  • Hotfix: Translation issues
  • Improved: Enhance Privacy and Superfetch options

New in Optimizer 14.0 (Sep 25, 2022)

  • New: Fully translated into Dutch
  • Hotfix: Snap Assist not working
  • Hotfix: Restart button crash
  • Hotfix: UWP app image crash
  • Hotfix: Chinese translation
  • Improved: Reset Configuration renamed to Repair, because it is an auto-repair mechanism, NOT a Reset

New in Optimizer 13.9 (Aug 21, 2022)

  • Hotfix: Help messages for each toggle now appears on a panel
  • Hotfix: Restarting from inside the app does not save settings

New in Optimizer 13.8 (Aug 20, 2022)

  • New: Disable Hibernate in Universal
  • New: Disable NTFS timestamp in Universal
  • New: Disable SMBv1 & SMBv2 protocols in Universal
  • New: Display icons in UWP Apps list (#213)
  • New: Display Restart prompt when necessary
  • New: Enable Performance Tweaks renamed to: Optimize Performance
  • New: Splash art updated
  • Improved: Reduced memory dump size tweak in Optimize Performance
  • Hotfix: Disable Telemetry Services no longer stops WdiSystemHost service, which is responsible for battery statistics (#214)

New in Optimizer 13.7 (Aug 6, 2022)

  • New: Disable/Enable HPET using /disablehpet & /enablehpet switches
  • New: Allow Optimizer to run on startup using /addstartup (#206)
  • Hotfix: Disable Telemetry Services no longer disables Diagnostics Policy service (DPS), which is responsible for network app usage (#212)
  • Hotfix: Proper DPI scaling for software list in Apps (#193)
  • Improved: Enhance Privacy now disables Phone Link

New in Optimizer 13.6 (Jun 12, 2022)

  • New: Fully translated into Romanian
  • New: DPI awareness support
  • Improved: Proper reset for Enhance Privacy tweak

New in Optimizer 13.5 (Jun 5, 2022)

  • New: Fully translated into Hungarian (thanks to Zan)
  • Hotfix: Disable TPM Check not working
  • Hotfix: Proper reset for Cloud Clipboard

New in Optimizer 13.4 (May 15, 2022)

  • Hotfix: Crashes on loading if network is offline

New in Optimizer 13.3 (May 10, 2022)

  • New: Fully translated into Kurdish (thanks to Lord Paro)

New in Optimizer 13.1 (May 7, 2022)

  • New: Change DNS servers rapidly using Pinger (Cloudflare, OpenDNS, Quad9, Google, Alternate, Adguard, Cleanbrowsing)
  • Hotfix: Rare issue with Cleaner not emptying subfolders
  • Hotfix: Not responding when Enhance Privacy toggle is pressed
  • Hotfix: FPS drops when moving the entire window (#175)

New in Optimizer 13.0 (May 4, 2022)

  • New: Enable Compact mode in Files for Windows 11 (removes extra space between files)
  • New: Cleaner now estimates size based on your preferences
  • New: Shiny new update window
  • Hotfix: Using /disablehibernate & /enablehibernate switches throws config not found error

New in Optimizer 12.9 (May 3, 2022)

  • New: Enable Defender automatically in Windows 10/11 (/restart=enabledefender switch)
  • New: Enable/Disable hibernation from command-line (/disablehibernate & /enablehibernate)
  • New: Added accessibility support for toggles (#150)
  • Hotfix: Warning if choosing to Disable System Restore

New in Optimizer 12.8 (May 2, 2022)

  • New: Enable Gaming Mode (plus hardware-accelerated GPU scheduling)
  • New: Added Brave browser in Common Apps
  • New: Disable Defender automatically (/restart=disabledefender switch)
  • Hotfix: Warning if choosing to Uninstall OneDrive
  • Hotfix: Performance Tweaks do not disable tray grouping (arrow icon)
  • Hotfix: Translation fixes in almost all languages
  • Improved: Slightly faster loading time
  • Removed: Disable Notification/Action Center

New in Optimizer 12.7 (Apr 4, 2022)

  • New: Fully translated into Arabic (thanks to https://github.com/MesterPerfect - MesterPerfect)

New in Optimizer 12.6 (Apr 3, 2022)

  • New: Redesigned Cleaner tool
  • Hotfix: Enable Classic Ribbon registry key fixed
  • Hotfix: Translation issues

New in Optimizer 12.5 (Apr 2, 2022)

  • New: Fully translated into Polish

New in Optimizer 12.4 (Mar 29, 2022)

  • New: Fully translated into Korean (thanks to https://github.com/VenusGirl - VenusGirl)
  • New: Updated Newtonsoft.Json from version 12.0.2 to 13.0.1
  • Hotfix: Translation additions and fixes in all supported languages
  • Improved: Performance Tweaks

New in Optimizer 12.3 (Mar 27, 2022)

  • Hotfix: Italian translation
  • Hotfix: Flush DNS cache now requires confirmation
  • Hotfix: Chinese instead of Taiwanese flag
  • Removed: Pre-made AdBlock lists in Hosts due to several bugs

New in Optimizer 12.2 (Mar 27, 2022)

  • Hotfix: Crash when loading German language

New in Optimizer 12.1 (Mar 27, 2022)

  • New: Fully translated into Taiwanese
  • New: Added ShareX in Common Apps feed
  • Improved: Fixed translation issues on German and Italian languages
  • Removed: Hardware-accelerated GPU scheduling from Xbox Live toggle

New in Optimizer 12.0 (Mar 7, 2022)

  • New: Fully translated into Czech.

New in Optimizer 11.9 (Feb 23, 2022)

  • Hotfix: Permissions issue on Windows 11 (#97)

New in Optimizer 11.8 (Feb 21, 2022)

  • New: Restart in normal and minimal safe-mode from command-line
  • Hotfix: Faster network monitoring initialization
  • Hotfix: Resize main window based on each language for maximum visibility
  • Minor visual changes

New in Optimizer 11.7 (Feb 11, 2022)

  • Hotfix: Hangs on loading in case network monitoring is not supported (#93, #95)

New in Optimizer 11.6 (Feb 9, 2022)

  • New: Disable Google Chrome telemetry and software reporting tool
  • New: Disable Mozilla Firefox telemetry and data collection service
  • New: Disable Visual Studio telemetry, feedback and collector service
  • Improved: Office telemetry tweaks

New in Optimizer 11.5 (Jan 31, 2022)

  • Hotfix: Crashing when detecting CPU on Windows 7 (#90)

New in Optimizer 11.4 (Jan 30, 2022)

  • New: Hardware specifications inspection tool
  • New: Network speed monitoring in Quick Access Menu (if enabled)

New in Optimizer 11.3 (Jan 29, 2022)

  • Quality improvements in many aspects (Telemetry services, Enhanced privacy, etc.)
  • Visual changes

New in Optimizer 11.2 (Jan 28, 2022)

  • New: Interface has been slightly reworked to be easy on eyes
  • Couple of bug fixes

New in Optimizer 11.0 (Jan 15, 2022)

  • Improved: Translation fixes in all supported languages

New in Optimizer 10.9 (Dec 12, 2021)

  • New: Fully translated into Chinese (thanks to https://github.com/btwise - btwise)

New in Optimizer 10.8 (Dec 5, 2021)

  • New: Add/Delete 'Open with CMD' option in Integrator (#73)
  • Hotfix: Disable Meet icon properly

New in Optimizer 10.7 (Nov 23, 2021)

  • New: Disable Meet Now icon (in Restore Classic File Explorer)
  • New: Disable lockscreen suggestions (in Disable Start Menu Ads)
  • Hotfix: Portuguese translation corrected
  • Minor bug fixes

New in Optimizer 10.6 (Nov 16, 2021)

  • New: Fully translated into Italian (thanks to https://github.com/Ziocash - Ziocash)
  • New: Disable File History (in Restore Classic File Explorer)
  • New: Loading animation for smoother opening

New in Optimizer 10.5 (Nov 14, 2021)

  • New: Open Command Prompt here (Performance Tweaks)
  • New: Disable News and Weather in taskbar (Quick Access History)

New in Optimizer 10.4 (Oct 29, 2021)

  • Hotfix: Crash when Spanish language is selected

New in Optimizer 10.3 (Oct 10, 2021)

  • Improved: Disable TPM Check (both 2.0, 1.2 and RAM check).

New in Optimizer 10.2 (Oct 7, 2021)

  • New: Optimizer now runs in single-instance mode
  • Improved: Preview and select files before cleaning
  • Improved: French translation

New in Optimizer 10.1 (Oct 6, 2021)

  • New: Fully compatible with Windows 11 (with silent configuration support)
  • New: Align taskbar to te left
  • New: Disable Snap Assist, Widgets and Chat
  • New: Smaller taskbar size
  • New: Restore Classic Ribbon in File Explorer
  • New: Restore Classic Right-Click Menu (no Show More Options)
  • New: Disable TPM 2.0 checks, allowing the upgrading to Windows 11
  • Improved: Exclude Drivers from Windows Update

New in Optimizer 10.0 (Sep 14, 2021)

  • Code cleanup
  • Minor UI changes

New in Optimizer 9.9 (Aug 23, 2021)

  • New: Fully translated into French (thanks to https://github.com/RAFF47 - RAFF)

New in Optimizer 9.8 (Aug 4, 2021)

  • New: Disable Windows Defender completely in SAFE MODE - run Optimizer.exe /disabledefender (for Windows 10 1903 and later: https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/windows-hardware/customize/desktop/unattend/security-malware-windows-defender-disableantispyware)
  • New: Cloudflare DNS helper in Pinger
  • New: System details in error logging

New in Optimizer 9.7 (Aug 2, 2021)

  • New: Fully translated into Portuguese (thanks to Cassio).

New in Optimizer 9.6 (Jul 24, 2021)

  • New: Fully translated into Spanish (thanks to https://github.com/danielcshn - danielcshn).

New in Optimizer 9.5 (Jul 15, 2021)

  • Hotfix: Crash when running with no internet connection
  • Improved: Startup items can now be checked

New in Optimizer 9.4 (Jul 14, 2021)

  • New: App now opens slightly faster
  • New: Enhance Privacy now attempts to enable Group Policy Editor on Windows 10 Home (gpedit.msc)
  • Improved: Flush DNS cache
  • Improved: Privacy tweaks (now disables Cloud Search, Find my Device, Timeline)
  • Improved: Defender & Xbox tweaks

New in Optimizer 9.2 (Jun 28, 2021)

  • Hotfix: Disable Spell Checking does not disable pen support (Disable Windows Ink now does this)
  • Hotfix: Feed error label misplaced

New in Optimizer 9.1 (Jun 27, 2021)

  • Significantly reduced file size (~1.4 MB)
  • Improvements in memory management (~60MB instead of ~110MB on load)
  • Re-designed Common Apps: Categories and full-dynamic app loading
  • Minor bug fixes

New in Optimizer 9.0 (Jun 24, 2021)

  • New apps added:
  • .NET Framework 4.8
  • Java 8 JDK
  • Python 3 & 2
  • K-Lite Codec Pack Mega
  • VS Codium
  • Balena Etcher
  • Minor bug fixes

New in Optimizer 8.9 (Jun 16, 2021)

  • New: Now detects .NET Framework installed version
  • New: Fully translated into Turkish (thanks to https://github.com/Kheasyque - Kheasyque) (#47)
  • Hotfix: Pinger not working when returning IPv6, now pings IPv4 only

New in Optimizer 8.8 (Jun 7, 2021)

  • Choose language if running first time

New in Optimizer 8.7 (Jun 6, 2021)

  • Hotfix: Crash when applying "Enhance Privacy"

New in Optimizer 8.6 (Jun 6, 2021)

  • Plenty of improvements in Performance, Privacy & Telemetry

New in Optimizer 8.5 (Jun 5, 2021)

  • New: Fully translated into Hellenic (thanks to aplenaki)
  • Corrections to Russian localization

New in Optimizer 8.4 (Jun 2, 2021)

  • New: Fully translated into Russian (thanks to https://github.com/mrkaban - mrkaban) (#5)
  • Hotfix: Sometimes settings not saving (#38, #36)
  • Hotfix: Improved resetting of Disable Automatic Updates & Defender (#42)
  • Removed: Change Edge download folder (deprecated)

New in Optimizer 8.3 (May 31, 2021)

  • Hotfix: Not exiting when updating with Quick Access menu enabled

New in Optimizer 8.2 (May 31, 2021)

  • New: Added "/reset" switch for troubleshooting
  • Improved: Enabling Automatic Updates and Defender is better now

New in Optimizer 8.1 (May 31, 2021)

  • Hotfix: Pinger sometimes not working
  • Minor improvements

New in Optimizer 8.0 (May 30, 2021)

  • New: Backup & restore Startup items
  • Improved: Performance tweaks
  • Improved: Better cconfiguration management
  • Hotfix: Detect missing apps download path

New in Optimizer 7.9 (May 28, 2021)

  • Hotfix: Issue #37, crashing when registry key permission is denied

New in Optimizer 7.8 (Apr 18, 2021)

  • Hotfix: Crash when Startup folders are missing
  • Startup can now detect batch files

New in Optimizer 7.7 (Apr 15, 2021)

  • Hotfix: Crashes due to localization

New in Optimizer 7.6 (Apr 13, 2021)

  • New: Show or hide help tips option
  • UI polishing

New in Optimizer 7.5 (Apr 13, 2021)

  • New: Hover on each switch to read the explanation
  • Improved: Disable Feature Updates

New in Optimizer 7.4 (Apr 11, 2021)

  • Improved:
  • Disable SmartScreen
  • Better UI scaling in Common Apps

New in Optimizer 7.2 (Apr 11, 2021)

  • LICENSES are now visible in Options
  • Check for update on launch

New in Optimizer 7.0 (Apr 8, 2021)

  • New: Check space to be freed before cleaning
  • Hotfix: Error handling when HOSTS file is unreadable

New in Optimizer 6.9 (Apr 5, 2021)

  • New: Added MEGAsync in Common Apps
  • Moved: Disable Silent App Install to Disable Automatic Updates
  • Improved: Disable Privacy Options is now smoother

New in Optimizer 6.8 (Mar 12, 2021)

  • New: Visual C++ AiO, .NET Frameworks & ViPER4Windows in Common Apps
  • New: Error logging
  • Improved: Updates to Common Apps versions
  • Improved: UI polishing

New in Optimizer 6.7 (Feb 25, 2021)

  • Hotfix: Search not working (Reset Superfetch, disable it again and restart Windows to fix)

New in Optimizer 6.6 (Feb 25, 2021)

  • Hotfix: Crash when disabling Superfetch service

New in Optimizer 6.5 (Feb 23, 2021)

  • 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

New in Optimizer 6.4 (Feb 22, 2021)

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

New in Optimizer 6.3 (Feb 15, 2021)

  • 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

New in Optimizer 6.2 (Feb 15, 2021)

  • New: Nice styling to checkboxes & radios

New in Optimizer 6.1 (Feb 15, 2021)

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

New in Optimizer 6.0 (Jan 20, 2021)

  • Smaller window size, scrollable app list in Common Apps

New in Optimizer 5.8 (Dec 22, 2020)

  • Added: Rufus and Universal USB Installer in Common Apps.

New in Optimizer 5.7 (Dec 20, 2020)

  • Added: F.lux in Common Apps

New in Optimizer 5.6 (Dec 20, 2020)

  • Hotfix: Disable Telemetry Services.

New in Optimizer 5.5 (Dec 19, 2020)

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

New in Optimizer 5.4 (Dec 17, 2020)

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

New in Optimizer 5.3 (Dec 17, 2020)

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

New in Optimizer 5.2 (Dec 17, 2020)

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

New in Optimizer 5.1 (Dec 11, 2020)

  • Some UI warnings

New in Optimizer 5.0 (Dec 10, 2020)

  • 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)

New in Optimizer 4.9 (Nov 7, 2019)

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

New in Optimizer 4.8 (May 13, 2019)

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

New in Optimizer 4.7 (Feb 3, 2019)

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

New in Optimizer 4.6 (Jan 30, 2019)

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

New in Optimizer 4.5 (Oct 8, 2018)

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

New in Optimizer 4.4 (Sep 21, 2018)

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

New in Optimizer 4.3 (Sep 18, 2018)

  • Added: Disable SmartScreen

New in Optimizer 4.2 (Sep 12, 2018)

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

New in Optimizer 4.1 (Mar 10, 2018)

  • Added: Disable forced feature updates on Windows 10

New in Optimizer 4.0 (Feb 21, 2018)

  • Added: Disable Fax service
  • Added: Disable Windows Insider service

New in Optimizer 3.9 (Jan 5, 2018)

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

New in Optimizer 3.8 (Jan 3, 2018)

  • Windows 7 crashing fixed

New in Optimizer 3.7 (Dec 22, 2017)

  • 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

New in Optimizer 3.6 (Dec 11, 2017)

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

New in Optimizer 3.5 (Nov 26, 2017)

  • 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)

New in Optimizer 3.4 (Oct 26, 2017)

  • Performance improvements
  • Startup crash on x86 systems fixed

New in Optimizer 3.3 (Oct 22, 2017)

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

New in Optimizer 3.2 (Oct 18, 2017)

  • 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

New in Optimizer 3.1 (Sep 26, 2017)

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

New in Optimizer 3.0 (Sep 15, 2017)

  • New: Disable Media Player sharing service
  • Various privacy optimizations

New in Optimizer 2.9 (Sep 15, 2017)

  • Ability to remove custom commands for Run Dialog

New in Optimizer 2.8 (Sep 15, 2017)

  • Improved Disable Temeletry Tasks

New in Optimizer 2.7 (Sep 15, 2017)

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

New in Optimizer 2.6 (Sep 15, 2017)

  • Minor UI fixes

New in Optimizer 2.5 (Sep 15, 2017)

  • Removed: Uninstall Modern apps

New in Optimizer 2.4 (Sep 15, 2017)

  • Registry fixer improvements

New in Optimizer 2.3 (Sep 15, 2017)

  • Improved Disable Telemetry tasks
  • Added new performance tweaks

New in Optimizer 2.2 (Sep 15, 2017)

  • General improvements

New in Optimizer 2.1 (Sep 15, 2017)

  • New: Take Ownership option in Integrator ready menus
  • General improvements
  • Minor bug fixes

New in Optimizer 2.0 (Sep 15, 2017)

  • Minor bug fixes
  • Cosmetic changes

New in Optimizer 1.9 (Sep 15, 2017)

  • Improved Disable Office Telemetry

New in Optimizer 1.8 (Sep 15, 2017)

  • More bug fixes

New in Optimizer 1.7 (Sep 15, 2017)

  • Bug fixes

New in Optimizer 1.6 (Sep 15, 2017)

  • New: Disable Game Bar on Windows 10
  • Minor bug fixes

New in Optimizer 1.5 (Sep 15, 2017)

  • Bug fixes

New in Optimizer 1.4 (Sep 15, 2017)

  • New: Hosts editor
  • New: Integrator tool
  • New: Themes
  • Performance improvements
  • Cosmetic changes

New in Optimizer 1.3 (Sep 15, 2017)

  • Improved Startup items detection

New in Optimizer 1.2 (Sep 15, 2017)

  • Compatible with Windows 10 Anniversary Update
  • Minor visual fixes

New in Optimizer 1.1 (Sep 15, 2017)

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