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FAQ & Troubleshooting

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❓ FAQ & Troubleshooting

Common questions and answers regarding ZeroHub usage, safety, and performance.


❓ Frequently Asked Questions

Q1: Is ZeroHub safe to use on my main PC?

Yes, 100%. ZeroHub is open-source under the GNU General Public License v3 (GPLv3). All code is public and readable. It does not contain telemetry, tracking, miners, or third-party ads.


Q2: Will running the Cleaner log me out of Discord, Steam, or Chrome?

No. ZeroHub has an isolated cleaning engine that specifically excludes browser cookies, login sessions, active tokens, and passwords. You will stay logged into all your accounts.


Q3: Does ZeroHub work with Anti-Cheats (Vanguard, Easy Anti-Cheat, BattlEye)?

Yes. ZeroHub does not modify protected kernel files or inject code into games. It only manages standard Windows directories, shader caches, and folder exclusions, making it 100% safe for competitive online games.


Q4: Why does ZeroHub require Administrator privileges?

Admin rights are required to:

  • Clean system-level temporary files (C:\Windows\Temp).
  • Add game folder exclusions to Windows Defender.
  • Block background Windows telemetry services.
  • Uninstall desktop applications and delete leftover registry entries.

Q5: How do Live Auto-Updates work?

When ZeroHub starts, it connects via TLS 1.2 to the official repository on GitHub (ZeroIQs/Zerohub). If a newer version is found, a Crimson Red ⤓ Update Available! ➔ button appears in the sidebar. Clicking it automatically downloads and relaunches the newest version.


🔧 Troubleshooting

"Script Execution Disabled on this System"

If Windows blocks script execution, open PowerShell as Administrator and run:

Set-ExecutionPolicy RemoteSigned -Scope CurrentUser -Force

"Winget not found in App Manager"

The 1-Click App Manager uses Microsoft Winget. If your Windows 10 installation lacks Winget, update the "App Installer" from the Microsoft Store or install it via the official Microsoft Winget GitHub repository.


💬 Community & Support