ProPC Optimizer

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๐งฉWhat is ProPC Optimizer?
ProPC Optimizer v1.0 is a lightweight performance tuning utility that enables the hidden Ultimate Performance power plan on Windows systems. Designed to boost FPS and reduce input latency, this script is ideal for gamers and high-performance users.
โ๏ธ Features
Curated to reduce lag, improve system responsiveness, and optimize energy usage for performance.
Cureated “ProPC Max Performance” Power Plan for Maxium performance
Activates the power plan automatically.
๐ฅ๏ธ System Requirements
Windows 10 or 11 (Pro/Home/Enterprise)
Administrator privileges
PowerShell enabled
Intel or AMD-based system
๐ฆ Installation & Usage
Use .exe version
Double-click the ProPC Optimizer v1.0.exe file
Accept the administrator prompt (UAC)
Script runs silently or with minimal prompts
๐ Troubleshooting
Script does nothing: Ensure you’re running as Administrator.
Power plan not activated: Restart system or try re-running the script or go to Control Panel -> Search for “Power Options” and apply the “ProPC Max Performance” power plan from the list.
๐ก License
This tool is provided under the MIT License.
See LICENSE.txt for details.
๐ Support
For issues or suggestions, contact at:
๐ง partner@barefox.net
Download Latest Release
Operating System
Version
Release Date
Download
Release v1.1
Windows 64x Bit
Windows 32x Bit
May 14, 2025
Release v.1.0
Windows 64x Bit
Windows 32x Bit
May 10, 2025
Latest Patch Notes
Release v1.1 - 14/05/2025
- Fixed Bug: Error in creating a Restore Point
Privacy & Permissions Hardening
Denies access to sensitive user capabilities:
appDiagnostics
,appointments
,email
,phoneCall
,userDataTasks
,chat
,contacts
Registry path:
HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\CapabilityAccessManager\ConsentStore\*
Sets
Value
to"Deny"
2. Device Access Restrictions
Denies access to various hardware device interfaces:
Paths like:
HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\DeviceAccess\Global\{GUID}
Affects camera, microphone, location sensors, etc.
3. Disable Messaging Sync
Registry:
ยHKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\Messaging AllowMessageSync = 0
4. Cortana Disabled
Registry:
ยHKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\Windows Search AllowCortana = 0
5. Disable Background Apps
Disables background app execution at multiple levels:
Global user disable:
ยHKCU\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\BackgroundAccessApplications GlobalUserDisabled = 1
Group Policy restriction:
ยHKLM\SOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\AppPrivacy LetAppsRunInBackground = 2
Fake app policies added (likely placeholders or examples):
ยAppPolicy_12345678 = 0 AppPolicy_87654321 = 0
6. Startup Behavior Restriction
Prevents certain background tasks from starting:
ยHKCU\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\StartupApproved\Run Application Restart = 03000000 (binary) HKLM\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run BackgroundTaskHost = "" (empty)
Release v1.0 - 10/05/2025
๐ Functions and Registry/System Changes
1. Admin Rights Check
-
Uses a subroutine
:IsAdmin
to verify if the script is being run with administrative privileges. -
If not, the script will likely exit or warn the user.
2. Creates a System Restore Point
-
Installs
WMIC
capability via PowerShell if needed - Creates a system restore point named “ProPC Restore Utility” using WMIC.
- Identified issue: Error in making the restore point, Please create the Restore Point yourself until it’s fixed.
3. Enables and Imports ProPC MAX Performance Power Plan
- Disable Power Saving Features and improve other aspects of windows with best settings.
๐งRegistry Changes
๐ง 1. System Performance Tweaks
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Path:
HKLM\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows NT\CurrentVersion\Multimedia\SystemProfile
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NetworkThrottlingIndex = 4294967295
โ Disables network throttling to potentially improve gaming performance. -
SystemResponsiveness = 0
โ Optimizes system responsiveness for multimedia.
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Path:
...\SystemProfile\Tasks\Games
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Affinity = 0
,Background Only = False
,Clock Rate = 10000
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GPU Priority = 8
,Priority = 6
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Scheduling Category = High
,SFIO Priority = Normal
These enhance scheduling and priority for gaming tasks.
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โก 2. Power Optimization
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Path:
HKLM\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Control\Power
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HibernateEnabled = 0
โ Disables hibernation to free up disk space and reduce power-related lag.
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๐ฆ 3. Delivery Optimization
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Path:
HKU\S-1-5-20\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\DeliveryOptimization\Config
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DownloadMode_BackCompat = 0
,DODownloadMode = 0
โ Disables or restricts Windows Delivery Optimization features to reduce bandwidth usage.
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๐ฅ๏ธ 4. Visual Effects
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Path:
HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\VisualEffects
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VisualFXSetting = 3
โ Likely sets visual effects to “Best Performance” or custom.
-
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Multiple entries under:
-
...\VisualEffects\*
withDefaultApplied = 1
These apply settings to disable various animations and visual fluff, improving performance.
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๐ฎ 5. Game DVR Settings (Disable Game Bar & Recording)
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Path:
HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\GameDVR
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Disables:
-
AppCaptureEnabled
,AudioCaptureEnabled
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CursorCaptureEnabled
,HistoricalCaptureEnabled
-
VK*
registry entries โ disables all game bar hotkeys like screen recording, toggling mic/camera, etc.
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Sets custom capture dimensions and bitrates
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CustomVideoEncodingWidth = 1280
,Height = 720
,Bitrate = 4000000
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Subkey:
GameDVR\Debug
โ Created, likely empty, possibly to suppress debug logging.
๐ 6. Registry Query (Only Reads, No Change)
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reg.exe query "HKU\S-1-5-19\Environment"
โ Just reads the environment values for a specific system account.