Version 5.0.0 Preview 4 [Nightly]

This version comes with minor patches and updates.

Additions

• No new additions.

Improvements & Changes

• Rewrote the internal update mechanic.
• Added a messagebox noting that there may be bugs using the auto-install feature.
• Made the About box smaller and more compact.
• Experimenting with re-enabling light theme.

Removals

• No removals

Bug Fixes

• Fixed #74.
• Fixed a bug where you could resize the about menu.

Version 5.0.0 Preview 3 [Nightly]

Additions

• Added a new 'Update' tab in settings.
• Added the ability to download the latest update (defaults to download folder)
• Added a new setting to change which update branch you are running.

Improvements & Changes

• Changed the main menu icon to look less stretched.
• Fixed the code for setting changes.
• Updated name directory for internal utilities.
• Updated packages to the latest version.
• Updated to .NET 7.0

Removals

• Removed an accidental remainder of Task Manager.
• Removed unused assets.

Bug Fixes

Known Issues

Version 5.0.0 Preview 2 [Nightly Build]

This makes several adjustments to Tasks. Nightly means experimental.

Additions

• Added a 'Cleanup Statistics' section in 'Advanced Cleanup'.
• Added a button to open your log files.
• Added the ability to analyze your Quick Cleanup.
• Added a file list indicator to see how many files were detected.
• Added the ability to check for updates.
• Added a new setting called "Automatically Check for Updates ".
• Added tooltip support for About.

Improvements & Changes

• Completely improved the entire UI with a new color palette and design.
• Rolled out the completely new theme checking system for all of Tasks.
• Reworked the function of Quick Clean, added more support to what files get deleted.
• Fixed some grammatical issues throughout the application.
• Updated the theme checking method to be less bloated.
• Changed the way Tasks compiles so it requires less dependencies.

Removals

• Removed Sidebar Color feature.
• For now we have temporarily removed the ability to Analyze your cleanup in 'Advanced Cleanup'
• Removed VLC cleanup.
• Removed the progressbar in Quick Clean.
• Removed an internal factor in Quick Clean.
• Removed the Cleanup Message setting as it will be enabled by default.
• We have removed the Task Manager feature, but we have plans to add something else in the future.

Bug Fixes

• Fixed a bug where Cleanup logs wouldn't save properly.
• Fixed a bug where the Tasks directory would not create properly.
• Fixed a bug where Tasks would false flag antiviruses due to our auto-update system.
• Fixed a bug where messageboxes would not show the Tasks title.
• Fixed a bug where checking for updates wouldn't go through a try-catch statement and would result in a crash.

Known Issues

• At the moment you are currently unable to "Remove" any startup processes.
• Themes may be a little broken due to the new theme being rolled out.

Version 5.0.0 Preview 1 Revision 1

This verison contains important hotfixes to small features.

Additions

Changes / Improvements

• Changed the cleanup log title to "Tasks Cleanup"
• Updated the theme checking method to be less bloated.
• Changed the way Tasks compiles so it takes less dependencies.

Removals

• Removed an unused class that potentially causes antivirus issues.

Bug Fixes

• Fixed a huge bug where Tasks would false flag antiviruses due to our auto-update system.
• Fixed a bug where messageboxes would not show the Tasks title.
• Fixed a bug where the update message would appear before the application starts.
• Fixed a bug where checking for updates wouldn't go through a try-catch statement.

Known Bugs

• No known bugs.

Why Did The Antivirus Flag Happen?

This was caused due to improper version implementation and coding incorrectly. What we were originally trying to do was create an update method that checks the string on pastebin, and if it doesn't match, it would alert the user there is a new update. Unfortunately the way we implemented it ended up downloading the string and then reading the reply instead of just reading it. This has hopefully been fixed in this update, but it may still flag antiviruses due to it being hosted on pastebin.

I have tested this version in VirusTotal over 8 times and they all report as clean, if you have different results please notify me ASAP.

Version 5.0.0 Preview 1

With this release we've made a ton of changes behind the scenes for a better experience. We are going to change how our changelogs work. Instead of listing every single tiny change, we'll just note down the most huge changes. Pre-Releases / Previews are usually buggy and unstable. Reporting issues helps us make the final product much better.

Our Roadmap for v5.0.0

This is the first preview of v5.0.0, and we have a lot to unpack. For this first preview, we focused more on how we can optimize the Cleanup function and most of our internal code. Our next pre-release will be focused towards Startup Manager and possibly the overall interface.

Additions

• Added the ability to analyze your cleanup (still WIP)
• Added the ability to analyze Quick Clean.
• Added a file list indicator to see how many files were detected.
• Finally added the ability to check for updates.
• Added a new setting called "Automatically Check for Updates ".
• Added tooltip support for About.
• Added a patreon link in the About section (in case you want to support me!)

Improvements & Optimizations

• Moved the default Tasks directory to normal program files.
• Improved the method for cleaning.
• Made the checkboxes for Cleanup a little larger.
• Tweaked the Quick Clean interface.
• Fixed some internals and optimized a ton of code.
• Updated cleanup logging so it's better.
• Improved the Cleanup tab switching.

Removals

• Removed VLC cleanup.
• Removed the progressbar in Quick Clean.
• Removed a factor in Quick Clean.
• Removed the Cleanup Message setting as it will be enabled by default.

Bug Fixes

• No known bugs were fixed.

Known Bugs

• Startup Programs may be currently unstable
• Quick Clean for Advanced Cleanup will only work for Temp files.

Version 4.0.1 Release

This release fixes a few bugs and makes performance tweaks for a better experience.

Additions

• Added the ability to change the sidebar color.
• Added the ability to remove startup programs from the Startup Folder.
• Added a 'Not Detected' notice for applications that aren't detected for 'Cleanup'.

Improvements & Optimizations

• Changed the 'System' tab icons to reflect the same icon design as 'Applications'.
• Moved the Internet Explorer Cache to 'Other Applications'
• Moved 'Other Applications' section to the left.
• Updated Browser Extension menu.
• Updated the option description text for 'Show Cleanup Summary' to be more clear.
• Updated the option name and description for 'Enable Cleanup Logging'
• Changed the option description for 'General' and 'Customization' in Settings.

Removals

• Removed the 'View Startup Folder' button in Startup Programs.
• Removed the longer and complex error message in Startup Programs.
• Removed IE icon.
• Removed a secondary class in Cleanup that was no longer needed.
• Removed the radiobuttons for Theme as it has moved to a dropdown box.

Bug Fixes

• Fixed a bug where the forms would be uneven with the main menu.
• Fixed a bug where the Cleanup button wouldn't hide when you went to the 'Quick Clean' tab.
• Fixed a bug where the Language setting would not save the text when re-entering.

Known Bugs

Version 4.0.0 Release

This is the first official release of v4.0.0! This version is packed with huge improvements to Tasks and our development. We've already made it to our fourth major release, and that's something huge - Tasks has been out for 6 months and it's been really successful so far. We can't thank you all enough for making this project possible. We're open to any suggestions and feedback you may have as well!

Additions

• Added the directory creation feature (This was originally in the code, but was broken).
• Added fullscreen support!
• Added a picture to the Quick Clean UI.
• Added a completely new Startup Programs icon!
• Re-added all resources for better efficiency.

Improvements & Optimizations

• Overhauled the entire settings UI and now has a modern button style.
• Overhauled the main menu UI so it includes buttons instead of pictureboxes for better accessibility.
• Renamed the theme setting.
• Improved the menu showing function. Now 90% more efficient.
• Fixed the Language settings text.
• Updated the font in Quick Clean
• Updated the 'Remove' text in Extension Removal to say 'Remove Extension'
• Changed button type in Extension Removal
• Renamed most internal buttons for clarity.
• Updated the Quick Clean directories.
• Optimized Quick Clean to run faster.
• Changed the "New Process" form to only have a close button.
• Changed the Scripts Used to be a listview instead of listbox.
• Changed Scripts Used box to have a larger font.
• Made the theme system more efficient.
• Updated the placeholder text for bit detection

Removals

• Removed Remove Bloatware, it will be put in a post soon.
• Removed 'Create using Legacy Adding' feature in Startup Programs.
• Removed some warning messages, they are not needed anymore.
• Removed labels for Remove Bloatware.
• Removed a debug piece of code.
• Removed the need for the RemoveSolitaire.bat script.
• Remove RunFile.bat as it is no longer needed.
• Removed DisplayARP.bat and DisplayDNS.bat since it's able to be used in-code.
• Removed some theme code that made it more bloated.
• Removed old code for version detection.
• Removed the old Startup Programs icon.
• Removed the Uninstall OneDrive script.
• Removed all scripts and the need for scripts.
• Removed Ookii Dialogs
• Removed XylonAPI, might be added back soon.
• Removed unused imports for cleanup.

Bug Fixes

• Fixed a bug where the 'Remove' button in Extension Removal didn't show up.
• Fixed a bug where Startup Programs could not delete certain keys.
• Fixed a bug where an error message did not make any sense at all.
• Fixed a bug where clicking View DNS cache would give the wrong error.
• Fixed a bug where clicking View ARP cache would give the wrong error.
• Fixed a bug where themes would not be accurate.
• Fixed a bug where creating the Tasks directory would fail.
• Fixed a bug where the Startup Programs icon was pixelated.
• Fixed a bug where Edge Browser Removal would crash.

Known Bugs

• We are aware that displaying ARP and DNS may not show correctly.

Version 3.5.0 Release

Hello everyone! This release comes with a few changes that will improve user experience.

Additions

• Added a Settings tooltip.

Improvements & Optimizations

• Updated Quick Clean message
• Updated the tooltip messages for the main menu.
• Overhauled all buttons so they look more modern.
• Made the contributors box smaller.
• Updated the button colors in Task Manager for consistency.

Removals

• Removed "Run as Admin" message for Quick Clean.
• Removed the Tasks Files section in Settings.
• Removed the "Running as Admin" text on the Main Menu, but keeping the icon.
• Deleted the Remove.cs class and moved everything into the Cleanup code.

Bug Fixes

• Fixed a bug where Microsoft Edge cleaning would fail. (#49)
• Fixed the bottom bar of the main menu,
• Fixed a bug where hovering over some buttons would give the Discord text.

Known Bugs

• No known bugs.

Version 3.4.0 Release

Hello everyone! This release is focused towards overhauling features that have been possibly neglected. The Task Manager and Startup Programs are finally getting the attention they deserve, and will recieve more QoL updates throughout the next few weeks. We believe that every feature should be balanced in their own way, and these features haven't had huge changes since v2.2.0, we also added many general updates and fixes for a better experience.

Please note, now Tasks will have to run as administrator whenever you open it, this will be solved in a future version.

Additions

• Added a README for Scripts and Scripting.
• The "Add New" and "Remove" button will hide when you go to "Startup Services" (This may be added as a feature soon.)
• Added Refresh List support for Startup Services.
• Task Manager can now tell you which processes are responding.
• Added back the "Refresh List" button for Task Manager. (It may take a few seconds for it to reload)
• You can now disable Startup Programs that are written from the Registry.
• You can now add Startup Programs to the registry (Instead of startup folder).
• Added a notice on the bottom of the screen if you are running as administrator.
• Added the option to use the Legacy Adding Method for Startup Programs (Right click 'Add New')
• Added the ability to show what Windows version you have (Windows 10 / etc)
• Added an improved Chrome Cookies cleaning
• Added OneDrive Cache Cleaning
• Added VLC Cache Cleaning
• Added an (actually functioning) version of Spotify Cleaning (Only works with MS Store Edition)
• You now need to run Tasks as admin on start.

Improvements & Optimizations

• Updated the Script file formatting.
• Moved the Script directory for more optimizations.
• Changed the font for Remove Bloatware headings.
• Updated the error message if the ARP cache fails to load.
• Updated the error message if the DNS cache fails to load.
• Changed font color for End Task.
• Changed font color for New Task.
• Changed the button size for Task Manager buttons.
• Updated error message for Startup Programs.
• Updated copyright date.
• Changed the Contributors font in Settings
• Changed the Tasks font in Settings.
• Updated the copyright icon to © instead of (c)
• Updated the Startup Program method.
• Resorted the details for Startup Programs.
• Updated the Extension Removal UI slightly.
• Updated placeholder text arrangement.
• Tasks is now 25% faster than last version!
• Renamed Discord to Discord Cache

Removals

• Removed unused resources.
• Removed Remove.cs, it was merged into the built in cleanup function.

Bug Fixes

• Fixed a bug where the app would crash when clicking certain buttons in "Startup Programs".
• Fixed a bug with the light theme color for "Extension Removal".
• Fixed a bug where the language box in "Settings" looked weird in light theme.

Known Bugs

• No known bugs at this time.

Version 3.3.0 Release

Hello everyone! This release comes with small improvements to performance and more quality of life changes. I had to take a small break due to health reasons, and active development should be back soon!

Additions

• Overhauled the "Remove Bloat" menu.

Improvements

• Updated the error message for Startup Programs deleting a file
• Updated the error message for Startup Programs adding a file.
• Added better descriptions to "Remove Bloat"
• Updated Language message.
• Changed where the setting description is for Language.
• Internal code updates.
• Changed the taskkilling for "Extension Removal" to be it's own command instead of depending on a class.
• Updated the backcolor for the cleanup summary to reflect better colors.
• Changed the outline to "None" for cleanup summary box.

Removals

• Removed unused pictures and resources.
• Removed a placeholder message in Settings.
• Removed the Remove.cs class for code cleaning.

Bug Fixes

• Fixed a bug where selecting "Edge" on "Extension Removal" would crash the application.
• Fixed a bug where selecting "Firefox" on "Extension Removal" would crash the application.
• Fixed a bug with invalid directories.
• Fixed a bug where the theme would not work in one of the settings tab.

Known Bugs

• No known bugs in this release.

Small Notice: We Are Looking For Translators

Since we have people from all around the world using Tasks, we are looking for translators to help unify our project so it can be easier to read and universal for people in other countries! Our highest priority is translators for Spanish at the moment. If you are fluent in multiple languages, you can translate Tasks into those languages too. Want to help or need assistance? Contact matty@litetools.net for more info!