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LeashaX136 days ago

What’s New in Advanced Windows Optimizer v3.3!

Released: May 19, 2025

We’re excited to bring you version 3.3! This update is packed with fresh ways to fine-tune your Windows 11, along with some nice visual touch-ups to make the app even better to use.

I. A Fresh New Look & Feel

We’ve polished up the Optimizer to make it more intuitive and visually appealing:

  • Smoother Sidebar Navigation:
    • Animated Buttons: Clicking through categories in the sidebar now feels more modern with new, smooth animations.
    • Cleaner Layout: We’ve tidied up the sidebar! Buttons now neatly use the full width and are aligned to the left, making everything easier to find.
  • Clearer Headers:
    • App Title Refresh: The “Optimizer v3.3” title at the top of the sidebar looks sharper, with the main name highlighted in our app’s accent color.
    • Easy-to-Read Page Titles: The title at the top of the main window (like “Home”) is now a bit bigger, so you always know which section you’re in.
    • Smarter Profile Picker: Choosing a preset profile (like “Privacy Focus”) is now more stylish! The dropdown menu looks cleaner and gives you better visual feedback.
  • Simplified Theme:
    • Focus on Dark Mode: To keep things sleek and consistent, we’ve made our popular Dark Mode the one and only theme. Enjoy the streamlined look!
  • Tidier Sidebar:
    • We’ve removed the date from the bottom of the sidebar for a cleaner, more focused interface.

II. Exciting New Ways to Optimize Your PC!

We’ve added a bunch of new tweaks based on your feedback and common optimization needs:

A. For a Faster PC (Performance Tweaks)

  • Stop Power Throttling (perf_disable_power_throttling):
    • What it does: Stops Windows from slowing down background apps to save a little power. This can make your whole system feel snappier.
    • Risk: Medium, Restart: Yes.
  • Better Network for Games (MMCSS Network Index) (perf_mmcss_network_throttle_index):
    • What it does: Fine-tunes how Windows handles network traffic for apps like online games, aiming for a smoother, less laggy experience.
    • Risk: Medium, Restart: Yes.
  • Prioritize Games (MMCSS System Responsiveness) (perf_mmcss_system_responsiveness_gaming):
    • What it does: Tells Windows to give more of its attention to your games, which can help them run better, especially when your PC is busy.
    • Risk: Medium, Restart: Yes.
  • Special Settings for Games (MMCSS Games Profile) (perf_mmcss_games_settings):
    • What it does: Applies a special set of system settings designed to help games run more smoothly by better managing your computer’s resources.
    • Risk: Medium, Restart: Yes.
  • Turn Off Full Screen Optimizations (Globally) (perf_disable_fse_globally):
    • What it does: Some gamers find that turning off Windows’ “Full Screen Optimizations” can improve performance or stability in certain games. This does it for all games.
    • Risk: Low, Restart: Logoff.
  • Faster Shutdown for Hooks (perf_shutdown_lowlevelhookstimeout): (Also updated, see below)
    • What it does: Helps your PC shut down a bit quicker by reducing how long it waits for certain low-level software components to respond.
    • Risk: Medium, Restart: Logoff.
  • Advanced Timer Setting: Disable Dynamic Tick (perf_bcd_disable_dynamic_tick):
    • What it does (High Risk!): Changes a deep system setting for how your PC’s internal clock works. Might improve responsiveness for some very specific uses, but could affect battery life or stability.
    • Risk: High, Restart: Yes.
  • Advanced Timer Setting: Remove Platform Clock (perf_bcd_delete_platform_clock):
    • What it does (High Risk!): Removes a specific system clock setting. This is an advanced tweak that could affect how your system keeps time.
    • Risk: High, Restart: Yes.
  • Advanced Timer Setting: Enable Platform Tick (perf_bcd_set_platform_tick):
    • What it does (High Risk!): Tells your system to use a specific clock behavior. This is an advanced tweak that could affect system timing.
    • Risk: High, Restart: Yes.

B. Streamline Your Services (Service Optimizations)

  • Stop Automatic PC Tune-ups (svc_disable_auto_maintenance):
    • What it does: Stops Windows from running its own automatic maintenance tasks in the background. Useful if you prefer to manage this yourself.
    • Risk: Medium, Restart: No.
  • Turn Off Fingerprint/Face Login Service (svc_disable_biometric_service):
    • What it does: If you don’t use fingerprint readers or face recognition to log in, this turns off the related service.
    • Risk: Medium, Restart: Yes.
  • Disable Font Caching Services (svc_disable_font_cache_service, svc_disable_font_cache_service_v3):
    • What they do: Turns off services that store font information to speed up loading. Might slightly change how quickly some apps display text for the first time.
    • Risk: Low, Restart: Yes.
  • Turn Off Graphics Performance Monitor (svc_disable_graphics_perf_service):
    • What it does: Disables a service that tracks graphics performance, which isn’t essential for everyday use.
    • Risk: Low, Restart: Yes.
  • Disable Scanner/Camera Service (WIA) (svc_disable_wia_service):
    • What it does: If you don’t use scanners or older cameras with your PC, this turns off the related service.
    • Risk: Medium, Restart: Yes.
  • Stop Windows Error Reporting Service (svc_disable_wersvc_service):
    • What it does: Stops the service that sends error reports to Microsoft.
    • Risk: Medium, Restart: Yes.
  • Disable Program Compatibility Helper (svc_disable_pcasvc_service):
    • What it does: Turns off the service that tries to help older programs run on Windows.
    • Risk: Medium, Restart: Yes.
  • Turn Off Windows Event Collector (svc_disable_wecsvc_service):
    • What it does: Disables a service used for collecting system event logs from other computers, usually not needed for home PCs.
    • Risk: Low, Restart: Yes.
  • Disable Various Diagnostic Services:
    • svc_disable_diagsvc_service (Diagnostic Execution Service)
    • svc_disable_dps_service (Diagnostic Policy Service)
    • svc_disable_diaghub_collector_service (Diagnostics Hub Collector)
    • svc_disable_wdi_service_host (Diagnostic Service Host)
    • svc_disable_wdi_system_host (Diagnostic System Host)
    • What they do: These turn off several background services related to system diagnostics and troubleshooting. If you prefer to manage issues manually, these can be disabled.
    • Risk: Low-Medium, Restart: Yes.
  • Disable Xbox Services (if not used):
    • svc_disable_xbox_game_save_service (Xbox Live Game Save)
    • svc_disable_xbox_netapi_service (Xbox Live Networking)
    • svc_disable_xbox_gip_service (Xbox Accessory Management)
    • svc_disable_xbox_auth_manager_service (Xbox Live Auth Manager)
    • What they do: If you don’t use Xbox features on your PC, these services can be turned off.
    • Risk: Low, Restart: Yes.
  • Disable Printer Notifications Service (svc_disable_print_notify_service):
    • What it does: Turns off notifications and extra features for printers if you don’t need them.
    • Risk: Low, Restart: Yes.
  • Disable Downloaded Maps Manager (svc_disable_mapsbroker_service):
    • What it does: Turns off the service for managing downloaded maps if you don’t use map applications.
    • Risk: Low, Restart: Yes.

C. Enhance Your Privacy (Privacy Enhancements)

  • Stop Syncing Your Settings (Multiple Tweaks):
    • priv_disable_sync_policy (Overall Sync Policy)
    • priv_disable_sync_personalization (Theme, background)
    • priv_disable_sync_browser (Edge browser settings)
    • priv_disable_sync_credentials (Passwords)
    • priv_disable_sync_accessibility (Accessibility options)
    • priv_disable_sync_windows (Other Windows settings)
    • What they do: These stop Windows from automatically syncing various personal settings and preferences across your devices using your Microsoft account.
    • Risk: Low-Medium, Restart: Logoff.
  • Stop Websites from Knowing Your Language List (priv_optout_langlist_http):
    • What it does: Prevents websites from seeing your list of preferred languages, which they might use to show you targeted content.
    • Risk: Low, Restart: Logoff.
  • Reduce Suggested Content & Ads (Multiple Tweaks):
    • priv_disable_suggested_content_338393 (Windows Spotlight features)
    • priv_disable_suggested_content_353694 (Windows tips & suggestions)
    • priv_disable_suggested_content_353696 (Windows welcome experience)
    • What they do: These turn off various ways Microsoft shows you suggested apps, features, and content.
    • Risk: Low, Restart: Logoff.
  • Turn Off Online Speech Recognition (priv_disable_online_speech):
    • What it does: Stops Windows from sending your voice data to Microsoft’s online services for speech-to-text.
    • Risk: Medium, Restart: Logoff.
  • Control Typing & Handwriting Personalization (Multiple Tweaks):
    • priv_reset_inking_typing_policy (Resets privacy agreement)
    • priv_restrict_ink_collection (Limits handwriting data collection)
    • priv_restrict_text_collection (Limits typing data collection)
    • priv_disable_contact_harvesting (Stops use of contacts for suggestions)
    • What they do: These give you more control over how Windows collects and uses data from your typing and handwriting to improve suggestions.
    • Risk: Low, Restart: Logoff.
  • Manage Diagnostic Data Notifications (priv_diagtrack_showtoast):
    • What it does: Adjusts how you’re notified about diagnostic data collection (this setting will show the notifications).
    • Risk: Low, Restart: No.
  • Stop Personalized Experiences Based on Diagnostics (priv_disable_tailored_experiences):
    • What it does: Prevents Microsoft from using your diagnostic data to offer you personalized tips, ads, or recommendations.
    • Risk: Low, Restart: Logoff.
  • Disable Detailed Diagnostic Logs (priv_disable_diagtrack_event_transcript):
    • What it does: Turns off a feature that creates very detailed logs for the Diagnostic Data Viewer tool.
    • Risk: Low, Restart: Yes.
  • Reduce Automatic Feedback Requests (priv_disable_siuf_submissions):
    • What it does: Makes Windows ask you for feedback less often.
    • Risk: Low, Restart: Logoff.
  • Control App Access to Your Info (Multiple Tweaks):
    • priv_deny_notification_access_apps (Stops apps reading your notifications)
    • priv_deny_location_access_apps_granular (Stops apps using your location via a specific method)
    • priv_deny_appdiagnostics_access_apps (Stops apps seeing diagnostic info of other apps)
    • priv_deny_accountinfo_access_apps (Stops apps seeing your account name/picture)
    • What they do: These tweaks give you more control over what information apps can access.
    • Risk: Medium, Restart: Logoff.
  • Stop Apps Running in Background (Multiple Tweaks):
    • priv_disable_background_apps_globaluser (Your general setting for background apps)
    • priv_disable_background_app_searchtoggle (Background apps for search features)
    • What they do: Help prevent apps from running in the background when you’re not actively using them.
    • Risk: Low, Restart: Logoff.

D. Customize Your Interface (UI Customizations)

  • Turn Off See-Through Effects (ui_disable_transparency):
    • What it does: Makes windows, the taskbar, and Start menu solid, removing any transparency.
    • Risk: Low, Restart: Logoff.
  • Disable Accessibility Keyboard Features (if not needed):
    • ui_disable_mousekeys (Control mouse with numpad)
    • ui_disable_stickykeys (Helps press key combinations)
    • ui_disable_filterkeys (Ignores brief/repeated keystrokes)
    • ui_disable_togglekeys (Sound for Caps/Num/Scroll Lock)
    • What they do: These turn off specific accessibility features. Only disable them if you don’t use them.
    • Risk: Low, Restart: Logoff.

III. Improvements to Existing Optimizations

We’ve also fine-tuned some of our popular existing tweaks:

  • Even Faster Shutdown for Unresponsive Apps (perf_shutdown_hungapp): Your PC will now wait an even shorter time (1 second, down from 2 seconds) for misbehaving apps to close when you shut down.
  • Instant Menus (ui_menu_show_delay): Menus in Windows will now pop up instantly when you hover over them (0-millisecond delay, down from 20ms).

IV. Smarter Preset Profiles

Our preset profiles (“Privacy Focus,” “Performance (Cautious),” and “Debloat (Safe)”) have been updated! They now include many of these new tweaks, making it even easier to apply a solid set of optimizations tailored to your needs.

We always recommend reading what each tweak does and its risk level before applying. And remember, creating a System Restore Point before making big changes is a great safety net!

Enjoy the new and improved Advanced Windows Optimizer!

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