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Quick Overview

Optimizer is a powerful Windows optimization and privacy tool. It offers a wide range of features to enhance system performance, protect user privacy, and customize Windows settings. The application provides a user-friendly interface for managing various aspects of the Windows operating system.

Pros

  • Comprehensive set of optimization and privacy features
  • User-friendly interface with a clean, modern design
  • Regular updates and active development
  • Portable version available, requiring no installation

Cons

  • Some advanced features may be overwhelming for novice users
  • Certain optimizations might not be suitable for all system configurations
  • Limited documentation for some of the more complex features
  • Windows-only, not available for other operating systems

Getting Started

  1. Download the latest release from the GitHub repository: https://github.com/hellzerg/optimizer/releases
  2. Choose between the installer version or the portable version
  3. Run the application with administrator privileges
  4. Use the various tabs and options to optimize your Windows system:
    • "Main" tab for quick optimizations
    • "Options" tab for detailed customization
    • "Cleaner" tab for disk cleanup
    • "Pinger" tab for network diagnostics
    • "Hosts Editor" tab for managing hosts file entries
  5. Apply changes and restart your system when prompted

Note: Always create a system restore point before making significant changes to your Windows configuration.

Competitor Comparisons

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Windows10Debloater

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Script to remove Windows 10 bloatware.

Pros of Windows10Debloater

  • More focused on removing bloatware and unwanted Windows features
  • Offers a GUI option for easier use by non-technical users
  • Provides detailed logging for troubleshooting and tracking changes

Cons of Windows10Debloater

  • Less frequently updated compared to Optimizer
  • Primarily targets Windows 10, while Optimizer supports multiple Windows versions
  • Fewer customization options for system tweaks and optimizations

Code Comparison

Windows10Debloater:

Function DebloatAll {
    #Removes AppxPackages
    Get-AppxPackage | Where-Object {$_.name -notlike "*Microsoft.WindowsStore*"} | Remove-AppxPackage
    Get-AppxProvisionedPackage -Online | Where-Object {$_.PackageName -notlike "*Microsoft.WindowsStore*"} | Remove-AppxProvisionedPackage -Online
}

Optimizer:

public static void DisableWindowsDefender()
{
    Utilities.TryDeleteRegistryValue(Registry.LocalMachine, @"SOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\Windows Defender", "DisableAntiSpyware", RegistryValueKind.DWord);
    Utilities.TryDeleteRegistryValue(Registry.LocalMachine, @"SOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\Windows Defender", "DisableRoutinelyTakingAction", RegistryValueKind.DWord);
    Utilities.TryDeleteRegistryValue(Registry.LocalMachine, @"SOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\Windows Defender", "ServiceKeepAlive", RegistryValueKind.DWord);
}

Both projects aim to optimize Windows, but they take different approaches. Windows10Debloater focuses on removing unwanted apps and features, while Optimizer provides a broader range of system tweaks and optimizations.

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Pros of win10script

  • More comprehensive tweaks and optimizations, including registry modifications
  • Includes options for installing common applications and utilities
  • Actively maintained with frequent updates

Cons of win10script

  • Less user-friendly interface compared to Optimizer's GUI
  • Requires more technical knowledge to use effectively
  • May make more aggressive changes that could potentially cause issues

Code Comparison

win10script:

# Enable Dark Mode
Write-Output "Enabling Dark Mode"
Set-ItemProperty -Path HKCU:\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Themes\Personalize -Name AppsUseLightTheme -Value 0

Optimizer:

public static void EnableDarkMode()
{
    Registry.SetValue(@"HKEY_CURRENT_USER\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Themes\Personalize", "AppsUseLightTheme", 0, RegistryValueKind.DWord);
}

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Cons of Privatezilla

  • Limited system optimization features
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Code Comparison

Privatezilla (C#):

public static void DisableTelemetry()
{
    try
    {
        Registry.SetValue(@"HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\DataCollection", "AllowTelemetry", 0, RegistryValueKind.DWord);
    }
    catch (Exception ex)
    {
        Logger.LogError("Error disabling telemetry: " + ex.Message);
    }
}

Optimizer (C#):

internal static void DisableTelemetry()
{
    Registry.SetValue(@"HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\DataCollection", "AllowTelemetry", "0", RegistryValueKind.DWord);
    Registry.SetValue(@"HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Policies\DataCollection", "AllowTelemetry", "0", RegistryValueKind.DWord);
    Registry.SetValue(@"HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Wow6432Node\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Policies\DataCollection", "AllowTelemetry", "0", RegistryValueKind.DWord);
}

Both repositories aim to enhance Windows privacy and performance, but Privatezilla focuses more on privacy settings, while Optimizer offers a broader range of system optimization features. Privatezilla is more lightweight and frequently updated with new privacy tweaks, while Optimizer provides a more comprehensive UI and additional customization options for advanced users.

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  • More comprehensive and granular control over Windows settings
  • Regularly updated with new features and improvements
  • Supports multiple languages and localization

Cons of SophiApp

  • Steeper learning curve due to more complex interface
  • Requires more system resources to run

Code Comparison

SophiApp (PowerShell):

# Enable Network Discovery and File and Printer Sharing for all networks
Get-NetFirewallRule -Group "@FirewallAPI.dll,-32752" | Set-NetFirewallRule -Profile Any -Enabled True -ErrorAction SilentlyContinue

Optimizer (C#):

// Enable Network Discovery
Utilities.TryDeleteRegistryValue(Registry.LocalMachine, @"SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Control\Network\NewNetworkWindowOff", "");

Both projects aim to optimize Windows settings, but SophiApp offers more detailed customization options and uses PowerShell scripts, while Optimizer provides a simpler interface and is written in C#. SophiApp's code tends to be more verbose and powerful, whereas Optimizer's code is more concise and focused on common tweaks.

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Pros of Sophia-Script-for-Windows

  • More comprehensive and granular control over Windows settings
  • Regularly updated with new features and improvements
  • Supports multiple Windows versions (10 and 11)

Cons of Sophia-Script-for-Windows

  • Requires more technical knowledge to use effectively
  • Less user-friendly interface compared to Optimizer's GUI
  • May require manual editing of scripts for customization

Code Comparison

Sophia-Script-for-Windows:

# Enable Network Discovery
Set-NetFirewallRule -DisplayGroup "Network Discovery" -Enabled True -Profile Private

# Disable Windows Defender
Set-MpPreference -DisableRealtimeMonitoring $true

Optimizer:

public static void EnableNetworkDiscovery()
{
    Utilities.RunCommand("netsh advfirewall firewall set rule group=\"Network Discovery\" new enable=Yes");
}

public static void DisableWindowsDefender()
{
    Utilities.RunCommand("sc stop WinDefend");
    Utilities.RunCommand("sc config WinDefend start=disabled");
}

Both projects aim to optimize Windows settings, but Sophia-Script-for-Windows offers more detailed control through PowerShell scripts, while Optimizer provides a simpler GUI-based approach. Sophia-Script-for-Windows is more suitable for advanced users who prefer fine-tuning their system, whereas Optimizer is more accessible for casual users seeking quick optimizations.

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README

ℹ️ Advanced Privacy and Security Configuration Utility

Welcome to Optimizer, an advanced configuration utility designed to enhance your privacy and security on Windows. This tool is highly recommended for use after a fresh installation of Windows to achieve maximum privacy and security benefits. Depending on your Windows version, Optimizer can also help you apply specific system tweaks.

🏗️ Key Features:

  • Full multilingual support (24 languages available)
  • Enhance system and network performance
  • Disable unnecessary Windows services
  • Turn off Windows telemetry, Cortana, and more
  • Disable Office telemetry (works with Office 2016 or newer)
  • Stop automatic Windows 10/11 updates
  • Download multiple useful apps quickly
  • Disable CoPilot AI in Windows 11 & Edge
  • Enable UTC time globally
  • Advanced tweaks like disabling HPET, OneDrive, etc.
  • Uninstall UWP apps
  • Clean system drive and browser profiles
  • Fix common registry issues
  • Ping IPs and assess latency
  • Search IPs on SHODAN.io
  • Quickly change DNS server (from a pre-made list)
  • Flush DNS cache
  • Remove unwanted startup programs
  • Edit your HOSTS file
  • Edit your System Variables paths
  • Identify and terminate file lock handles
  • Hardware inspection tool
  • Add items to the desktop right-click menu
  • Define custom commands for the run dialog
  • Support silent runs using a template file

⬇️ Downloads

Find the latest release of Optimizer on the Releases page.

🖼️ Screenshots

View Optimizer in action through our Screenshots collection.

🆘 How to Disable Defender in Windows 10 1903 and Later

  • Restart in SAFE-MODE and run Optimizer with /disabledefender switch
  • OR -
  • Execute Optimizer with /restart=disabledefender switch for automated disabling

🔨 Automation using Templating

Explore the possibilities of automation with Optimizer through our Automation Guide.

🔨 Command-line Options

Check out the Command-line Options available for Optimizer.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

Find answers to common queries in the FAQ Section.

📰 Changelog

Stay updated with the latest changes through the Changelog.

🛡️ Security Policy

Learn about our security measures in the Security Policy.

💻 Compatibility

  • Requires .NET Framework 4.8.1
  • Compatible with Windows 7, 8, 8.1, 10, 11
  • Can run on Windows Server 2008, 2012, 2016, 2019, 2022 using /unsafe switch

📊 Details

  • Latest version: 16.7 (Released: August 18, 2024)
  • SHA256: 03A234060541B686AC4265754AFF43DF9325C21383F90E17F831E67965D717F8

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🌐 Join our Community

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❤️ Credits and Acknowledgments

❤️ Translations

We'd like to extend our gratitude to the following contributors for their translations:

  • Russian: mrkaban
  • German: theflamehd
  • Turkish: Kheasyque
  • Spanish: danielcshn
  • Portuguese: Cassio
  • French: RAFF47
  • Italian: Ziocash
  • Chinese: btwise
  • Czech: Tom Longhorn
  • Taiwanese: H3XDaemon
  • Korean: VenusGirl
  • Polish: Wilamaxin
  • Arabic: MesterPerfect
  • Romanian: BeamingNG, DefaultUser9148
  • Dutch: svanlaere
  • Ukrainian: Kirill Ermakov
  • Japanese: Yamada Hayao, creeper-0910
  • Kurdish: Parwar Andam
  • Hungarian: Zan
  • Farsi: MjavadH
  • Nepali: chapagetti
  • Hellenic
  • Bulgarian
  • Indonesian: ftrsndrya
  • Croatian: zZan54

❤️ Contribute with a translation

If you would like to translate the app into your language, you can do so, by translating the EN.json and making a PR. Don't forget to mention your language's official name, as well as its national flag.