TidyWindow 4.2.0 | Portable

Optimization
27 January 2026, 10:35

TidyWindow is a Windows desktop assistant that automates developer machine setup, cleanup, diagnostics, package installs, registry tuning, and driver updates — powered by a WPF shell and resilient PowerShell 7 automation in the background.

Features

Essentials repair center (
```
docs/essentials.md
```
): Queue curated automations for networking, Defender, printing, and Windows Update issues. Each task supports dry-run previews, sequential execution, restore-point creation, and detailed transcripts.
Multi-phase cleanup (
```
docs/cleanup.md
```
): Discover clutter with a fast preview, vet selections with risk signals and lock inspection, then delete via recycle-bin-first workflows or schedule recurring sweeps with conservative defaults.
Registry optimizer (
```
docs/registry-optimizer.md
```
): Stage preset or custom tweaks with automatic JSON restore points, 30-second rollback countdowns, baseline tracking, and preset customization alerts.
Install & maintain software (
```
docs/install-hub.md
```
,
```
docs/maintenance.md
```
): Drive winget, Scoop, and Chocolatey flows from a single queue, including automation to keep curated bundles current.
PathPilot & process intelligence (
```
docs/pathpilot.md
```
,
```
docs/known-processes.md
```
): Manage PATH edits safely, monitor running processes, and flag anti-system behavior with remediation guidance.
PulseGuard observability (
```
docs/activity-log.md
```
,
```
docs/settings.md
```
): Turn significant Activity Log events into actionable notifications, high-friction prompts, and searchable transcripts while respecting notification preferences.