ET Optimizer Optimize performance, improve privacy, and remove bloatware with 1 click.
Last tested/updated on:
- Windows 10 Home 22H2
- Windows 11 Enterprise 22H2
- Windows 8.1 Build 9600 (partial support)
Run PowerShell as Admin:
iwr -useb https://raw.githubusercontent.com/semazurek/ET-Optimizer/master/ET-Optimizer.ps1 | iex
Download link: ET-Optimizer.ps1 Command before running .ps1: Set-ExecutionPolicy RemoteSigned
Old (ver 5.2): ET-Optimizer.bat
# It's recommended to make a own extra backup. #
# Some antiviruses may falsely detecting it as a threat. #
# It is recommended to disable the antivirus while it is running. #
Script developed from many sources found on the Internet, tested and updated for different versions of the system.
The whole script is contained in 1 file, it uses: command prompt, powershell, power plan configuration, boot configuration, registry changes, network interface configuration, built-in windows tools, etc.
Benchmark Tested after installing all updates & drivers, including: Java, WinRAR, Office 2016, Visual C++ Redistributable, etc.
After startup (2:00 up time).
What it does
Each part of the ET Script has a comment and can be edited freely.
Enable file extensions in Explorer | Disable location sensor |
Disable Edge Web Widget | WiFi: HotSpot Sharing: Disable |
Disable windows animations and start menu. | WiFi: Shared HotSpot Auto-Connect: Disable |
Disable powerthrottling (Intel 6gen and higher) | Windows Updates to "Notify to schedule restart" |
Remove Widgets | Disable downloading P2P updates outside the local network |
Hide the search box from taskbar. | Disable Windows Defender |
Disable Hibernation | Disable News and Interests on Taskbar |
Turn Off Background Apps | Disable MRU lists (jump lists) of XAML apps |
Disable unnecessary startup apps | Windows Explorer on start on This PC |
Disable Telemetry & Data Collection | Disable Get Even More Out of Windows Screen |
Disable Let apps use my advertising ID | Disable automatically installing suggested apps |
SmartScreen Filter for Store Apps: Disable | Disable Start Menu Ads/Suggestions |
Let websites provide locally | Set shorter shutdown time |
Disable: Send Microsoft info about how I write | Turning Off Windows Game Bar/DVR |
Prevents sending speech, typing samples to MS | Prevents sending contacts to MS |
Microsoft Edge privacy settings | Remove Windows Game Bar |
Disable Process Mitigation | Disable Sticky Keys prompt |
Disable Activity History | Disable Automatic Updates for Microsoft Store apps |
Set dual boot timeout 3sec | Disable windows insider experiments |
Disable app launch tracking | Disable windows media player usage reports |
Disable mozilla telemetry | Disable watson malware reports |
Disable malware diagnostic data | Disable setting override for reporting to Microsoft MAPS |
Disable spynet Defender reporting | Do not send malware samples for further analysis |
Remove Old Device Drivers | Disable Skype Telemetry |
Disable PowerShell Telemetry | Remove OneDrive |
Defragment Database Indexing Service File | Disable transparency in taskbar/menu start |
Enable Fast/Secure DNS (1.1.1.1) | Scheduled Windows Defender Scan from highest to normal priority |
Scan for adware (adwcleaner) | Disable Nagel's Algorithm (Delayed ACK). |
Disable Sleep Mode Timeouts | Power Option to Ultimate Performance |
Disable Spectre/Meltdown Protection | Remove Microsoft Edge |
Clean WinSxS Folder | Split Threshold for Svchost |
Display name | Service name | Mode |
---|---|---|
Collecting data | DiagTrack diagnosticshub dmwappushservice |
Disabled |
Remote Registry | Remote Registry |
Disabled |
Remote Access | Remote Access |
Disabled |
Smart Card | SCardSvr |
Disabled |
Smart Card Removal Policy Service | SCPolicySvc |
Disabled |
Fax | Fax |
Disabled |
Xbox Live Auth Manager | XblAuthManager |
Disabled |
Xbox Live Networking Service | XboxNetApiSvc |
Disabled |
Xbox Live Game Save Service | XblGameSave |
Disabled |
Windows Reporting Service | WerSvc |
Disabled |
Nvidia Telemetry collector | NvTelemetryContainer |
Disabled |
Gigabyte Adjust Service (EasyTune) | gadjservice |
Disabled |
Adobe Updater Service | AdobeARMservice |
Disabled |
Corel License Validation Service | PSI_SVC_2 |
Disabled |
Geolocation service | lfsvc |
Disabled |
WalletService | WalletService |
Disabled |
Microsoft Retail Demo experience | RetailDemo |
Disabled |
Management of payments and NFC | SEMgrSvc |
Disabled |
Executes diagnostic actions for troubleshooting support | diagsvc |
Disabled |
Alljoyn Router Service | AJRouter |
Disabled |
Network Diagnostic Usage | NDU |
Disabled |
AMD Crash Defender Driver | amdfendr |
Disabled |
AMD Crash Defender Service | amdfendrmgr |
Disabled |
Windows Search | WSearch |
Manual |
Background Intelligent Transfer Service | BITS |
Manual |
Security Accounts Manager | SamSs |
Manual |
Telephony | TapiSrv |
Manual |
Secondary Logon | seclogon |
Manual |
Windows Update | wuauserv |
Manual |
Telephony state on the device | PhoneSvc |
Manual |
TCP/IP NetBIOS Helper | lmhosts |
Manual |
IP Helper | iphlpsvc |
Manual |
Google Update service | gupdate gupdatem |
Manual |
Microsoft Edge Update Service | edgeupdate edgeupdatem |
Manual |
Downloaded Windows Maps Manager | MapsBroker |
Manual |
PunkBuster (Game anti-cheat EA) | PnkBstrA |
Manual |
Brave Update service | brave bravem |
Manual |
ASUS Update service | asus asusm |
Manual |
Adobe Update Service | adobeupdateservice |
Manual |
Adobe FlashPlayer Service | adobeflashplayerupdatesvc |
Manual |
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Print3D
XboxApp
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WindowsFeedbackHub
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ScreenSketch
YourPhone
PicsArt-PhotoStudio
EclipseManager
PolarrPhotoEditorAcademicEdition
Wunderlist
LinkedInforWindows
AutodeskSketchBook
DisneyMagicKingdoms
MarchofEmpires
ActiproSoftwareLLC
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iHeartRadio
FarmVille2CountryEscape
Duolingo
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MicrosoftOfficeHub
OneNote
WindowsPhone
SkypeApp
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ConnectivityStore
Twitter
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Prime Videos
TikTok
ToDo
Family
NewVoiceNote
SamsungNotes
SamsungFlux
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SamsungWelcome
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myHP
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Hulu
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Teams Machine Installer
Cisco Meeting Daemon
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Microsoft Teams Update
Google Update
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Skype
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iTunes Helper
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MSI Live Update
Wondershare Helper Compact
Cisco AnyConnect Secure Mobility Agent
Wargaming.net Game Center
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The script has a function to restore to the previous settings.