Windows Optimizer

A Python desktop application that centralizes Windows system optimization and customization tools into a single, modern interface. Manage performance settings, monitor system resources, and configure Windows features without navigating through multiple control panels.

Features

🖥️ Computer Information

• Display detailed system specifications
• View CPU, RAM, storage, and OS information
• Real-time system resource monitoring

🎨 Visual Effects

• Adjust Windows visual effects settings
• Choose between performance and appearance
• Options: Let Windows decide, Best appearance, Best performance, or Custom
• Direct access to Windows Performance Options

💾 Virtual Memory

• Monitor paging file status and usage
• View total, used, and free virtual memory
• Quick access to virtual memory settings
• Real-time swap usage statistics

🚀 Startup Apps

• Manage applications that run at system startup
• Direct access to Task Manager's Startup tab
• Optimize boot time by controlling startup programs

🖱️ Mouse Settings

• Configure mouse acceleration modes
• Options: Disable Enhanced Pointer Precision, Legacy Acceleration, or Enable Enhanced Pointer Precision
• Fine-tune mouse responsiveness for gaming or productivity

🔆 Screen Brightness

• Adjust screen brightness with an intuitive slider
• Quick preset buttons (25%, 50%, 75%, 100%)
• Real-time brightness control
• Support for multiple monitors

Installation

Prerequisites

• Python 3.8 or higher
• Windows OS (7, 10, or 11)

Setup

1. Clone the repository

   git clone https://github.com/yourusername/window-optimizer.git
   cd window-optimizer

2. Create a virtual environment (recommended)

   python -m venv .venv
   .venv\Scripts\activate

3. Install dependencies

   pip install -r requirements.txt

Dependencies

customtkinter>=5.0.0
psutil>=5.9.0
screen-brightness-control>=0.20.0

Usage

Running the Application

python GUI.py

Using Individual Modules (CLI)

Each module can also be run independently from the command line:

# Computer Information
python scripts/compinfo.py

# Visual Effects
python scripts/visualfx.py

# Virtual Memory
python scripts/virtualmemory.py

# Mouse Settings
python scripts/mouse.py

# Brightness Control
python scripts/brightness.py

# Startup Apps
python scripts/startup.py

Project Structure

window-optimizer/
│
├── GUI.py                      # Main application entry point
├── requirements.txt            # Python dependencies
├── README.md                   # This file
│
└── scripts/
    ├── compinfo.py            # System information module
    ├── visualfx.py            # Visual effects configuration
    ├── virtualmemory.py       # Virtual memory management
    ├── mouse.py               # Mouse acceleration settings
    ├── brightness.py          # Screen brightness control
    └── startup.py             # Startup applications manager

Configuration

Visual Effects Values

• 0 - Let Windows choose what's best for my computer
• 1 - Adjust for best appearance
• 2 - Adjust for best performance
• 3 - Custom (opens Windows Performance Options)

Mouse Acceleration Values

• 0 - Disabled Enhanced Pointer Precision
• 1 - Legacy Acceleration
• 2 - Enable Enhanced Pointer Precision

Troubleshooting

Common Issues

"Module not found" error

pip install --upgrade -r requirements.txt

Brightness control not working

• Ensure you have compatible display drivers
• Some monitors may not support software brightness control
• Try running the application as Administrator

Registry access errors

• Run the application as Administrator
• Check Windows User Account Control (UAC) settings

Visual Effects not applying

• Restart Windows Explorer after changing settings
• Some settings may require a system restart

Contributing

Contributions are welcome! Please follow these steps:

1. Fork the repository
2. Create a feature branch (git checkout -b feature/AmazingFeature)
3. Commit your changes (git commit -m 'Add some AmazingFeature')
4. Push to the branch (git push origin feature/AmazingFeature)
5. Open a Pull Request

License

This project is licensed under the MIT License - see the LICENSE file for details.

Acknowledgments

• CustomTkinter - Modern GUI framework for Python
• psutil - Cross-platform system and process utilities
• screen-brightness-control - Monitor brightness management library

Disclaimer

This application modifies Windows system settings and registry values. While designed to be safe, use at your own risk. It's recommended to:

• Create a system restore point before making significant changes
• Understand what each setting does before applying it
• Back up important data regularly

Author

Your Name - GitHub Profile

Support

For issues, questions, or suggestions:

• Open an issue on GitHub Issues
• Contact: khaleedjimoh05@gmail.com

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Note: This application requires Windows and administrative privileges for certain features like registry modifications and system property access.