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@johnwesleyquintero johnwesleyquintero released this 22 May 04:01
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ZeroTrace v1.2.0 – Operator Nuke Update

ZeroTrace v1.2.0 is here, and it's the most complete version yet. This release adds the two most requested disk space nukes, makes them optional for safety, and pushes the tool to a full 18-step cleanup utility.

"More than a cleanup — it's a sovereign system reset."

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🚀 What's New in v1.2.0

🛠 Extended Cleanup Targets

  • Optional Hibernation Disable: Reclaim ~75% of your RAM size by deleting hiberfil.sys with powercfg -h off. Operator-prompted for safety.
  • Optional Shadow Copy Deletion: Nuke all System Restore points with vssadmin delete shadows /all /quiet to free 3-10% of drive space. Requires confirmation.
  • Full 18-Step Logic: Progress bar and reporting now track all 18 steps, up from 16.
  • Safer Execution: Steps 17 and 18 ask [y/N] before running. No accidental data loss.

📊 Enhanced System Insights

  • Total Storage Readout: Displays your total drive capacity alongside free space (e.g., 31 GB of 118 GB).
  • Cleanup Duration Timer: See exactly how many seconds the "Zero Trace" process took.
  • Improved Space Metrics: Accurate calculation of space freed using PowerShell integration before/after.

🎨 Refined Experience

  • ANSI Color UI: Modern, color-coded terminal experience for better readability.
  • Dynamic Progress Bar: Real-time visual tracking of the 18-step cleanup process.
  • App-Specific Cleaning: Deep cleaning for VS Code, Discord, Spotify, browsers, and GPU caches.
  • Deep Trace Scrubbing: Removes ShellBags and UserAssist registry traces for maximum privacy.

✅ What’s Included

  • ZeroTrace.exe — Branded, portable, admin-enabled executable.
  • ZeroTrace_v1.2.bat — Full source script with the new 18-step logic + optional nukes.
  • MIT License — Free to use, modify, and distribute.

⚙ How to Use

  1. Download ZeroTrace.exe
  2. Right-click → Run as administrator
  3. The script will automatically close running apps (Spotify, Discord, VS Code, Browsers) to ensure a deep clean.
  4. Choose your nukes: Type y to disable hibernation or delete restore points when prompted. Hit Enter to skip.

Or run via PowerShell (ideal for VMs):

$z = "$env:TEMP\zt.exe"; irm https://github.com/johnwesleyquintero/zerotrace/releases/latest/download/ZeroTrace.exe -OutFile $z; Start-Process -Wait $z -Verb RunAs; Remove-Item $z

🔒 Trust Principles

  • Offline by Design — No network calls or telemetry.
  • Zero Data Collection — We don't want your data; we want your space back.
  • Vanilla Windows — No external dependencies required.
  • Audit-Ready — Pure batch and PowerShell logic. Read every line.

🙏 Made with clarity by Wesley & WesAI

Sovereign systems. Clean code. No magic.

MIT Licensed • Zero Trace. Full Trust.

Full Changelog: v1.1.0...1.2.0

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ZeroTrace v1.1.0

ZeroTrace v1.1.0

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@johnwesleyquintero johnwesleyquintero released this 20 Dec 08:58
v1.1.0
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ZeroTrace v1.1.0 – Extended System Cleanup Update

ZeroTrace v1.1.0 is here, and it's a massive leap forward. This release transforms the tool into a comprehensive advanced cleanup utility, adding high-impact targets, refined UI, and deeper system insights.

"More than a cleanup — it's a system reset."

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🚀 What's New in v1.1.0

🛠️ Extended Cleanup Targets

  • Windows.old Removal: Reclaim up to 20GB+ of space from previous Windows installations.
  • Spotify Media Cache: Wipes hidden media storage that grows indefinitely.
  • GPU Shader Caches: Clears NVIDIA (DXCache/GLCache) and AMD (DxCache) shader caches to fix micro-stuttering and refresh performance.
  • Deep Trace Scrubbing: Removes ShellBags (folder view history) and UserAssist (app execution history) for maximum privacy.

📊 Enhanced System Insights

  • Total Storage Readout: Now displays your total drive capacity alongside free space (e.g., 31 GB of 118 GB).
  • Cleanup Duration Timer: See exactly how many seconds the "Zero Trace" process took.
  • Improved Space Metrics: More accurate calculation of space freed using PowerShell integration.

🎨 Refined Experience

  • ANSI Color UI: A modern, color-coded terminal experience for better readability.
  • Dynamic Progress Bar: Real-time visual tracking of the 16-step cleanup process.
  • App-Specific Cleaning: Added deep cleaning for VS Code and Discord caches.

✅ What’s Included

  • ZeroTrace.exe — Branded, portable, admin-enabled executable.
  • ZeroTrace_v1.1.bat — Full source script with the new 16-step logic.
  • MIT License — Free to use, modify, and distribute.

⚙️ How to Use

  1. Download ZeroTrace.exe
  2. Right-click → Run as administrator
  3. The script will automatically close running apps (Spotify, Discord, VS Code, Browsers) to ensure a deep clean.

Or run via PowerShell (ideal for VMs):

$z = "$env:TEMP\zt.exe"; irm https://github.com/johnwesleyquintero/zerotrace/releases/latest/download/ZeroTrace.exe -OutFile $z; Start-Process -Wait $z -Verb RunAs; Remove-Item $z

🔒 Trust Principles

  • Offline by Design — No network calls or telemetry.
  • Zero Data Collection — We don't want your data; we want your space back.
  • Vanilla Windows — No external dependencies required.
  • Audit-Ready — Pure batch and PowerShell logic.

🙏 Made with clarity by Wesley & WesAI

Sovereign systems. Clean code. No magic.

MIT Licensed • Zero Trace. Full Trust.

Full Changelog: https://github.com/johnwesleyquintero/zerotrace/commits/v1.1.0

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ZeroTrace v1.0.0

ZeroTrace v1.0.0

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@johnwesleyquintero johnwesleyquintero released this 20 Dec 00:35
v1.0.0
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ZeroTrace v1.0.0 – Portable Windows Cleanup Utility

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A lightweight, transparent, and open-source Windows cleanup tool that leaves zero trace behind. Built for VM hygiene, developer workflows, and ops teams who demand repeatability, clarity, and control.

"If it’s not needed — it’s gone."

✅ What’s Included

  • ZeroTrace.exe — Portable, admin-enabled executable (no install required)
  • ZeroTrace.bat — Full source script (100% auditable)
  • MIT License — free to use, modify, and distribute

🧹 Cleanup Coverage

  • Temp files (%TEMP%, system temp)
  • Browser caches (Chrome, Firefox, Edge)
  • Windows Update debris (SoftwareDistribution, Component Store)
  • Event Logs & Windows Logs
  • Prefetch files
  • Recycle Bin
  • DNS, Winsock, and proxy reset
  • Windows Store cache (wsreset)

⚙️ How to Use

  1. Download ZeroTrace.exe (from assets below)
  2. Right-click → Run as administrator
  3. Watch it clean — and pause at the end so you can see your space freed summary ✅

Or run via PowerShell (ideal for VMs):

$z = "$env:TEMP\zt.exe"; irm https://github.com/johnwesleyquintero/zerotrace/releases/latest/download/ZeroTrace.exe -OutFile $z; Start-Process -Wait $z -Verb RunAs; Remove-Item $z

🔒 Trust Principles

  • No telemetry — zero data collection
  • No network calls — fully offline
  • No external dependencies — runs on vanilla Windows 10/11
  • 100% open source — inspect every line
  • Sovereign by design — built for control, not convenience

🙏 Made with clarity by Wesley & WesAI

Part of the toolchain for sovereign digital systems.

MIT Licensed • Zero Trace. Full Trust.

✅ Pro Tip: Use ZeroTrace before VM snapshotting, dev environment resets, or machine handoffs.
One click. Clean state. Zero trace.

Full Changelog: https://github.com/johnwesleyquintero/zerotrace/commits/v1.0.0

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