GTweak provides a comprehensive set of tools to give you full control over your Windows operating system. Instead of navigating through multiple system menus, you can safely disable unnecessary background services, remove built-in bloatware, and apply advanced system configurations from a single interface.
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| System Activation | Activating Windows using HWID and KMS methods |
| Security Control | Disabling Windows Defender, SmartScreen, Antimalware, VBS, and UAC |
| Updates Management | Disabling and pausing Windows updates; removing temporary update files |
| System Optimization | Disabling unused system services, unnecessary network protocols (Teredo, ISATAP, IPv6), built-in diagnostic tools, and disk defragmentation |
| Privacy & Telemetry | Disabling keyloggers and telemetry for Windows, NVIDIA, and Intel. Disabling data collection services, Task Scheduler tasks, personalized ads, system banners, SCOOBE, notifications, and tips. Blocking Microsoft shadow tracking domains via hosts and firewall |
| Debloat & Cleanup | Uninstalling OneDrive and Microsoft Edge with all associated data and WebView2. Removing standard pre-installed UWP apps and AI assistants: Cortana, Copilot, and Recall |
| UI Customization | Customizing themes, window settings, taskbar layout, and icons. Disabling personalized ads, banners, and tips |
| Hardware & Peripherals | Configuring keyboard and mouse settings: key filtering, sticky keys, pointer acceleration. Applying the ultimate performance power plan. Fixing Realtek High Definition Audio sound delay via power settings |
| Disk & Maintenance | Clearing RAM, temporary files, icon caches, and securely deleting the Windows.old folder. Compressing and decompressing files using NTFS to save space |
| Advanced Control | Viewing hardware configuration and monitoring system components. Executing custom scripts (.ps1, .cmd, .bat, .reg) with TrustedInstaller privileges |
⚠️ The utility is designed exclusively for official Windows images downloaded from trusted sources. If you have installed a trimmed/modified version of Windows, you are solely responsible for its functionality.
Windows support: since 10 (build 18362.116)
Installed platform: .NET Framework 4.8Warning
Run the application as Administrator.
Before using the software, disable your antivirus or add GTweak to Windows Defender exclusions.
NuGet
System References
- FirewallAPI
- Windows.winmd
Special Thanks to these amazing people for their translation contributions
How to Translate GTweak
I. Submit a Pull Request
- Fork the repository here.
- Download the English base file (Localize.xaml) or browse and copy from existing translations in other languages.
- Translate the file and save it in a folder named after your language code (e.g.,
kofor Korean,frfor French).
For regional variants: language-region (e.g.,pt-brfor Brazilian Portuguese,zh-cnfor Simplified Chinese). - Place the folder in:
📂 .Source
└── 📁 GTweak
└── 📁 Languages
├── 📁 en
├── 📁 ru
└── 📁 [your-language-code]
- Add your language’s name (as written in your native language) to LanguageCatalog.
⚠️ Make sure to follow the NOTE inside the file. - Submit a Pull Request with your changes.
II. Request via Issue
- If you’re unfamiliar with Git, open a Feature Request issue.
- Specify your target language code.
- Provide the name of your language written in your native language according to the NOTE.
- Attach your translated
Localize.xamlfile.
Note
The current translation may be incomplete, as new features might have been added that haven't been translated yet. In such cases, those parts of the program will appear in English by default.
