HardOptimize v1.3.8

Fixed disable services not applying

HardOptimize v1.3.7

Restructured how the debloat tab functions

• More applications added to remove with the click of a button
• Better disable services and drivers system

Next update will be a significant improvement to the "Game Optimizations" tab; right now it does not function properly so do not use it

HardOptimize v1.3.6

UI changes

• Better handling of resizing and scaling of the application
• Removed unnecessary image on left side of UI for a cleaner look

HardOptimize v1.3.5

User Interface Improvements:

• Added PDF User Guide: Implemented a comprehensive user guide accessible directly from the home screen via a new "User Guide" button. The guide includes detailed instructions for all features, optimization recommendations, and troubleshooting tips.
  -Enhanced Tooltips: Added detailed tooltips throughout the application providing clear explanations of each feature's purpose, benefits, and potential impacts.

System Cleanup Overhaul:

• Direct Action Buttons: Converted the Cleanup section from toggle checkboxes to direct action buttons for a more intuitive user experience.
• Added New Cleanup Functions:
• Clear Prefetch Files: Removes Windows prefetch data to help resolve application launch issues
• Clear Log Files: Cleans Windows system logs to free up space and improve privacy
• Clear DirectX Shader Cache: Removes cached DirectX shaders to help resolve graphics issues
• Clear Unnecessary Drivers: Cleans up old and unused drivers to free space and improve stability

Useful Programs Tab Enhancement:

• Added Recommended Software: Expanded the Useful Programs section with additional recommended utilities including:
• Windows Update Blocker
• Revo Uninstaller
• Autoruns
• Interrupt Affinity Tool
• Mouse Tester
• HIDUSBF (USB Polling Rate Tool)
• Custom Resolution Utility (CRU)
• Detailed Software Information: Added comprehensive tooltips for each program explaining their benefits, features, and potential issues.

Distribution Improvements

• Reduced File Size: Optimized the application packaging for smaller downloads and easier distribution.
• Enhanced Performance: Implemented performance optimizations for faster startup and more responsive operation.

Critical Fixes and Improvements

• Important update that includes critical fixes and general performance improvements.

HardOptimize v1.3.4

• Added multiple new links in useful programs tab

• Created a simple user guide; press the button on the home page to be linked to it.

HardOptimize v1.3.3

1. Major Functionality Updates:

• Power Management Improvements
• Implemented more granular power throttling controls
• Added GPU power state management for better gaming performance
• Enhanced disk power management settings to reduce latency
• Network Optimization Enhancements
• Added DSCP priority settings for games
• Implemented network adapter optimizations for lower latency
• Enhanced packet prioritization for real-time applications
• Security Feature Controls
• Added ability to toggle advanced security features like:
• Control Flow Guard
• Address Space Layout Randomization (ASLR)
• Core Isolation
• Virtualization-Based Security (VBS)
• TPM security features
• Performance Optimizations
• Implemented process scheduling controls with customizable priority separation values
• Added GPU-specific optimizations for both NVIDIA and AMD
• Enhanced memory management tweaks
• UI Improvements
• Streamlined navigation between optimization categories
• Enhanced status reporting for applied tweaks
• Added better visual feedback for operation success/failure
• System Maintenance Tools
• Improved system cleanup functionality
• Enhanced restore point creation process
• Added better rollback options for all optimization categories
• Windows Version-Specific Optimizations
• Added customized tweaks for different Windows versions
• Implemented targeted optimizations for Windows 10/11
• Application Security
• Enhanced update verification with SHA-256 hash checking
• Improved secure download processes
• Added validation for external tools

2. Technical Debt and Infrastructure Improvements:

• Code Organization
• Refactored optimization methods for better maintainability
• Improved error handling and logging
• Enhanced settings persistence
• Security Enhancements
• Implemented proper TLS protocol usage
• Added file integrity verification
• Enhanced admin privilege management
• Testing and Stability
• Added verification methods for applied tweaks
• Improved rollback functionality for all optimizations
• Enhanced error reporting

3. Game optimization tab is nearly done; be aware not everything will function properly here (game profiles are sorta broken and I'm stoopid). I also need to find a better way to scan for installed games without being invasive on privacy. The aim is to make this sort of like the NVIDIA optimize feature (please don't sue me) Right now it just tries to look for a steam directory and isn't that good (you can manually add games still).