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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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