Windows optimization tools designed to maximize system performance through registry tweaks, service management, and system cleanup. Perfect for gamers and power users seeking maximum hardware efficiency.
Warning
In the current state of Windows with all the different hardware, software, and configurations people run, it's impossible to create a utility that suits every user's needs out of the box. That's why every feature is fully documented both in the GUI (? icon in top-right) and the CLI ([H] Help). Read the documentation before running any features so you know what to expect and what might not work well with your specific setup.
Tutorial recorded on: Fresh Windows 11 25H2 → Updated → Installed browser → Restarted - Make sure you have a stable GPU driver installed
TUTORIAL.mp4
| 🖥️ GUI | ⌨️ CLI |
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This tool makes aggressive system changes. Ideal for: gaming desktops, fresh Windows installs, power users who know what they're doing.
| Warning | Why it matters |
|---|---|
| Create a restore point first | Built-in button available — use it before any changes |
| OneDrive removal deletes files | Synced files are removed. Disable sync first |
| App removals are permanent | Microsoft Store apps need Windows reset to restore |
| Revert ≠ Undo | Restores Windows defaults, not your custom settings |
🛠️ Troubleshooting
| Issue | Fix |
|---|---|
| Operations fail silently | Must run as Administrator |
| HST-W-U won't start | Unblock the .exe (Properties → Unblock) |
| Apps won't start | Revert Services and registry tweaks |
| Config file error | Re-run as Administrator |
| Need to see what happened | Check %TEMP%\HST-WINDOWS-UTILITY.log |
| Need to undo everything | Revert panel or Windows System Restore |
| Microsoft Account can't sign-in | Revert Services, or enable wlidsvc in services.msc |
🚫 Skip these features if...
| Your situation | What to skip | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Laptop user | Power plan, registry tweaks | Kills battery life, breaks sleep/hibernate |
| VM user (VirtualBox, Hyper-V, etc.) | Registry tweaks, Hyper-V services | Breaks guest integration, snapshots |
| Work/School PC | Windows Update toggle | IT policies will conflict or flag you |
| Use a printer | Recommended services | Disables Print Spooler |
| Bluetooth headphones/mouse | Bluetooth services | Devices won't connect |
| Remote Desktop user | Recommended services | Disables RDP services |
| Realtek 2.5GbE Ethernet | Power plan | Driver may not initialize after cold boot, you would have to restart |
| Web Applications | HST Essential Services | Some web apps requires some services that this software disables |
🔧 What registry optimization actually does
| Disabled | What breaks |
|---|---|
| Game Bar & DVR | No Xbox overlay, no clip recording, no Game Bar streaming |
| Location services | Weather widgets, Maps, "Find My Device" won't work |
| Background apps | Apps won't update or sync when minimized |
| Notifications | No toast notifications from any app |
| Search indexing | File searches become slower |
| Windows Spotlight | No automatic lock screen wallpapers |
| Mouse acceleration | Raw 1:1 input — feels "slow" at first if you're used to acceleration |
Still enabled:
- Defender real-time protection (only scheduled scans disabled)
- Firewall
- Core security features
Manually reversible:
- Webcam: Settings → Privacy → Camera
- Location: Settings → Privacy → Location
- Notifications: Settings → System → Notifications
After downloading Right-click .exe → Properties → Check "Unblock" → Apply → Run as Administrator
- Restore Point Creation — Automatic system restore points for safe rollback
- Registry Optimization — 120+ performance-focused tweaks (gaming, latency, privacy, telemetry)
- Task Scheduler — Disable 60+ unnecessary scheduled tasks
- Windows Updates — Disable automatic updates and delivery optimization
- Visual Effects — Reduce animations for better performance
- Dark Mode — System-wide dark theme toggle
- Power Plan — Custom high-performance power plan
- Startup Apps — Remove common apps from startup (Discord, Steam, Spotify, etc.)
- Logging — All operations logged to
%TEMP%\HST-WINDOWS-UTILITY.log
Disable services by category:
| Category | Count | Examples |
|---|---|---|
| Recommended | 107 | Telemetry, diagnostics, rarely-used services |
| Bluetooth | 5 | Audio gateway, support services |
| Hyper-V | 11 | All virtualization services |
| Xbox | 4 | Game save, networking, auth |
- Temp files — Windows temp, user temp, prefetch
- Cache — Chrome cache, Windows Update cache
- Event logs — Clear all Windows logs
- Power plans — Remove default Windows plans
- Debloat — Remove 45+ Microsoft apps, Edge, OneDrive, Xbox apps, Store
To ensure system stability and safety, every function in this utility has been tested across multiple clean installation environments using virtual machines
| Operating System | Version | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Windows 10 | 22H2 | ✅ Verified |
| Windows 11 | 21H2 | ✅ Verified |
| Windows 11 | 22H2 | ✅ Verified |
| Windows 11 | 23H2 | ✅ Verified |
| Windows 11 | 24H2 | ✅ Verified |
| Windows 11 | 25H2 | ✅ Verified |
- Environment: Tests were conducted on VirtualBox and Hyper-V simulating fresh Windows installations to isolate variables
- Coverage: Each button, toggle, and script was executed multiple times individually to verify functionality
- Reversibility: Revert functions were tested to ensure systems could be returned to default states without errors
| Component | Technologies |
|---|---|
| Backend | C# / ASP.NET Core 8, PowerShell, Windows Registry APIs |
| Frontend | React 18, Electron 27, Lucide Icons |
| CLI | Batch scripting, native Windows commands |
- Windows 10/11 (64-bit)
- Administrator privileges
- 100 MB disk space
- .NET 8.0 Runtime (included in GUI executable)
What I Built:
- Years of Windows tweaking knowledge
- Complete C# backend with Windows system APIs
- Batch and PowerShell scripts/commands
- All optimization logic and safety checks
- CLI version with 20+ optimization modules
- Full integration and testing
AI-Assisted:
- React frontend UI
- Electron packaging setup
- Build configuration
See CONTRIBUTING.md for guidelines.