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HyperZero v2.0

HyperZero is a free, open-source Windows tool that hunts down what other uninstallers leave behind — leftover files, folders, and registry traces from removed apps and games — and helps you clean your system safely. It also clears out preinstalled bloatware. No logs. No telemetry. Nothing leaves your computer.

v2 is a complete rewrite of the original single-file release into a modular, multi-language application with a faster results engine and a portable, one-file build.

Key features

  • Instant leftover scan — an MFT-based engine reads the file system's master index directly, scanning your whole disk in seconds instead of crawling folder by folder.
  • Risk scoring — every result is labeled Safe, Medium, or Critical, so you always know what's okay to remove and what to leave alone.
  • Reversible deletion — file and registry removals are backed up first and can be undone with one click.
  • Bloatware cleanup — lists preinstalled Windows/Store apps and removes the ones you don't want.
  • 29 languages, fully built in — the entire interface, including the intro screen, dialogs, and risk/bloatware explanations, switches instantly. No internet or language download required.
  • Open source & private — MIT licensed, no logs, no telemetry.

What's new in v2 (vs v1)

  • Rebuilt from the ground up — moved from a single-file script to a clean, layered architecture for better reliability and maintainability.
  • 29 languages embedded — fully offline; previous behavior that required downloading language files is gone. Every visible string is now localized, including risk reasons and bloatware reasons.
  • Portable single-file .exe — no installation and no Python required. It launches directly as administrator (Windows UAC prompt on start), since the instant-scan engine needs elevated access to read the disk.
  • Smooth large result sets — result rows are now recycled instead of rebuilt, eliminating the stutter when paging through thousands of results.
  • Stability fixes — closed two minor memory leaks (language/theme switching and the right-click menu).
  • On-screen disclaimer — the welcome screen now states usage terms in your selected language.

Download & run

  1. Download HyperZero.exe below.
  2. Double-click it. Windows will ask for administrator permission (UAC) — this is required for the disk-scanning engine.
  3. That's it. No install, no dependencies.

Requires Windows. Source code is in this repository; you can also run from source with python -m hyperzero.ui.

Important — please read before using

  • Run as administrator. HyperZero needs elevation to read the file system and remove protected items. The app requests this automatically at launch.
  • Deleting system files can break Windows. Pay attention to the risk labels. Critical items require an extra confirmation, but the final decision — and responsibility — is yours.
  • Bloatware removal is IRREVERSIBLE. Unlike file/registry deletions (which are backed up and can be undone), removing Store/AppX apps cannot be undone from within HyperZero. Most can be reinstalled from the Microsoft Store afterward.
  • Unsigned build / SmartScreen warning. This release is not code-signed yet, so Windows SmartScreen may show an "unknown publisher" warning. If you trust the source, choose More info → Run anyway. Some antivirus tools may also flag unsigned system utilities — this is a common false positive for tools of this type.
  • Provided "as is", without any warranty. You use HyperZero at your own risk. See the MIT LICENSE for full terms.

License

Released under the MIT License. Icons: Tabler Icons (MIT) — Paweł Kuna.

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