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Repository Details

ET is a powerful application to improve performance, debloat, optimize and enhance privacy for Windows 10/11.

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

  • Unnecessary services set to disabled/manual mode:

  • 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

  • Remove Bloatware Apps (Preinstalled):

    • 3DBuilder Automate Appconnector Microsoft3DViewer MicrosoftPowerBIForWindows Print3D XboxApp GetHelp WindowsFeedbackHub BingFoodAndDrink BingHealthAndFitness BingTravel WindowsReadingList MixedReality.Portal ScreenSketch YourPhone PicsArt-PhotoStudio EclipseManager PolarrPhotoEditorAcademicEdition Wunderlist LinkedInforWindows AutodeskSketchBook DisneyMagicKingdoms MarchofEmpires ActiproSoftwareLLC Plex iHeartRadio FarmVille2CountryEscape Duolingo CyberLinkMediaSuiteEssentials DolbyAccess DrawboardPDF FitbitCoach Flipboard Asphalt8Airborne Keeper BingNews COOKINGFEVER PandoraMediaInc CaesarsSlotsFreeCasino Shazam PhototasticCollage TuneInRadio WinZipUniversal XING RoyalRevolt2 CandyCrushSodaSaga BubbleWitch3Saga CandyCrushSaga Getstarted WindowsAlarms bing MicrosoftOfficeHub OneNote WindowsPhone SkypeApp windowscommunicationsapps WindowsMaps Sway CommsPhone ConnectivityStore Twitter Drawboard PDF Sketchable Clipchamp Prime Videos TikTok ToDo Family NewVoiceNote SamsungNotes SamsungFlux StudioPlus SamsungWelcome SamsungQuickSearch SamsungPCCleaner SamsungCloudBluetoothSync PCGallery OnlineSupportSService HPJumpStarts HPPCHardwareDiagnosticsWindows HPPowerManager HPPrivacySettings HPSupportAssistant HPSureShieldAI HPSystemInformation HPQuickDrop HPWorkWell myHP HPDesktopSupportUtilities HPQuickTouch HPEasyClean HPSystemInformation ACGMediaPlayer AdobePhotoshopExpress HiddenCity Hulu Microsoft.Advertising.Xaml_10.1712.5.0_x64__8wekyb3d8bbwe Microsoft.Advertising.Xaml_10.1712.5.0_x86__8wekyb3d8bbwe MicrosoftSolitaireCollection MicrosoftStickyNotes Microsoft.People Microsoft.Wallet MinecraftUWP Todos Viber bingsports


  • Disable Unnecessary StartUp Applications:

    • Java Update Checker x64 Mini Partition Tool Wizard Updater Teams Machine Installer Cisco Meeting Daemon Adobe Reader Speed Launcher CCleaner Smart Cleaning/Monitor Spotify Web Helper Gaijin.Net Updater Microsoft Teams Update Google Update Microsoft Edge Update BitTorrent Bleep Skype Adobe Update Startup Utility iTunes Helper CyberLink Update Utility MSI Live Update Wondershare Helper Compact Cisco AnyConnect Secure Mobility Agent Wargaming.net Game Center Skype for Desktop Gog Galaxy Epic Games Launcher Origin Steam Opera Browser Assistant uTorrent Skype for Business Google Chrome Installer Microsoft Edge Installer Discord Update Bliz


  • Disables unnecessary components:

    • Printing-PrintToPDFServices-Features Printing-XPSServices-Features Xps-Foundation-Xps-Viewer

    The script has a function to restore to the previous settings.