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v2.4.0 - Scheduled Tasks Architecture

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@amcchord amcchord released this 22 Dec 04:02

What's Changed

Major Improvements

  • Replaced Windows Service with Scheduled Tasks for improved reliability and faster boot-time updates
  • Two scheduled tasks for different scenarios:
    • BgStatusServiceBoot - Runs at system startup with high priority, restarts LogonUI to display fresh system info
    • BgStatusServiceLock - Runs when you lock your screen or log off, updates the image for the next viewing

Bug Fixes

  • Fixed Windows 11 version detection - Now correctly reports 'Windows 11' instead of incorrectly showing 'Windows 10'
  • LogonUI restart only at boot - Screen lock no longer forces password prompt or blur

Technical Details

  • Uses WMI for accurate OS caption and reads DisplayVersion from registry
  • Installer now cleans up old Windows Service installation automatically
  • Boot task runs with Priority 1 (highest) for earliest possible execution

Installation

Download \�gStatusServiceSetup.exe\ and run it as Administrator. The installer will:

  1. Remove any existing installation (service or tasks)
  2. Download and install the latest version
  3. Create the scheduled tasks
  4. Generate the initial login screen image

Press Win+L to see your new login screen, or reboot to test the boot-time update.