Winhance C# Update 1

- Winhance changed from a PowerShell GUI Script to a C# application with proper install/uninstall support and a portable version.
- Winhance now has its own logo
- Winhance now has its own download page https://winhance.net

- MainWindow & UI Changes
    - Changed to Google Material Symbols rather than relying on Windows Fonts to render symbols which created inconsistencies in the app between Windows 10 and Windows 11.
    - Added Save & Import Config buttons that can be used to manage selections and settings in Winhance
    - Added Support/Donate Button
    - Added a styled scroll bar
- Software & Apps View Changes
    - Windows Apps & Features Section
        - Added a section with a legend to explain symbols that appear in the Windows Apps GUI and a search bar to search for items
        - Moved the "Remove Selected Items" button to the top and added an "Install Selected Items" button below it to install items if available.
        - Seperated Windows Apps, Legacy Capabilities and Optional Features into different sections for better organization.
    - External Apps Section
        - Added a new section with multiple useful apps in different categories ex. Browsers, Multimedia utilities, Document viewers etc. that can be installed via WinGet.
- Optimize View Changes
    - Added an info section with a legend and search bar to search for items.
    - Added an icon to indicate if a registry key or value is missing.
    - Added toggle switches to each available setting in their subcategories (ex. Privacy, Gaming etc.) to allow users better control over what is applied.
    - Moved Sound, Notifications and a part of the Explorer customizations from Customize View to the Optimize View.
    - Added a Combobox/Dropdown menu in Power Settings to select a Power Plans
- Customize View Changes
    - Added an info section with a legend and search bar to search for items.
    - Added an icon to indicate if a registry key or value is missing.
    - Added toggle switches to each available setting in their subcategories (ex. Taskbar, Start Menu etc.) to allow users better control over what is applied.
    - Changed the Windows Theme selector (Dark Mode/Light Mode) to a Combobox/Drodown Menu
- About View Changes
    - Removed About View, will add a similiar view with a better structure in a future update

Author: memstechtips

LICENSE.txt

@@ -1,5 +1,5 @@
 Project Name: Winhance
-Author: Memory aka "memstechtips"
+Author: Marco du Plessis
 Year: 2025
 License: CC BY-NC-SA 4.0
 Link: https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/4.0/legalcode.en
@@ -443,4 +443,4 @@ understandings, or agreements concerning use of licensed material. For
 the avoidance of doubt, this paragraph does not form part of the
 public licenses.
 
-Creative Commons may be contacted at creativecommons.org.
+Creative Commons may be contacted at creativecommons.org.

README.md

@@ -1,98 +1,69 @@
 # Winhance - Windows Enhancement Utility 🚀
 
-**Winhance** is a PowerShell GUI application designed to optimize and customize your Windows experience. <br> From software management to system optimizations and customization, Winhance provides functions to enhance Windows 10 and 11 systems.<br><br>**Winhance** features most of the same enhancements as [UnattendedWinstall](https://github.com/memstechtips/UnattendedWinstall) without needing to do a clean install of Windows.
+**Winhance** is a C# application designed to optimize and customize your Windows experience. From software management to system optimizations and customization, Winhance provides functions to enhance Windows 10 and 11 systems.
 
-![image](https://github.com/user-attachments/assets/eda81081-6430-41a2-baaa-4e06120b2cab)
+**Winhance** features most of the same enhancements as [UnattendedWinstall](https://github.com/memstechtips/UnattendedWinstall) without needing to do a clean install of Windows.
 
 ## Requirements 💻
 - Windows 11
   - *Tested on Windows 11 24H2*
   - *Most things should work on Windows 10 22H2 but there are some issues like Microsoft Edge (legacy) removal*
-- Windows PowerShell 5.1 (Preinstalled in above versions)
 
-## Usage Instructions 📜
-To use **Winhance**, follow these steps to launch PowerShell as an Administrator and run the installation script:
+## Installation 📥
 
-1. **Open PowerShell as Administrator:**
-   - **Windows 10/11**: Right-click on the **Start** button and select **Windows PowerShell (Admin)** or **Windows Terminal (Admin)**
-   - PowerShell will open in a new window.
+Download from [winhance.net](https://winhance.net) or the [Releases](https://github.com/memstechtips/Winhance/releases) section of this repository.
 
-2. **Confirm Administrator Privileges**: 
-   - If prompted by the User Account Control (UAC), click **Yes** to allow PowerShell to run as an administrator.
+The `Winhance.Installer.exe` includes an Installable and Portable version during setup.
 
-3. **Enable PowerShell Script Execution:**
-   - Run the following command to allow script execution:
-   ```powershell
-   Set-ExecutionPolicy Unrestricted
-   ```
+> [!NOTE]
+> This tool is currently in development. Any issues can be reported using the Issues tab.<br>
+> Also, I'm not a developer, I'm just enjoying learning more about scripting/programming and learning as I go.<br><br>
+> Please also understand that I prefer to develop and work on these projects independently.<br>I do value other people's insights and appreciate any feedback, but don't take it personally if a pull request is not accepted.
 
-4. **Paste and Run the Command**:
-   - Copy the following command:
-   ```powershell
-   irm "https://github.com/memstechtips/Winhance/raw/main/Winhance.ps1" | iex
-   ```
-   - To paste into PowerShell, **Right-Click** or press **Ctrl + V** in the PowerShell or Terminal window
-   - Press **Enter** to execute the command
+## Support the developer
 
-This command will download and execute the **Winhance** application directly from GitHub.
+It really does make a big difference, and is very much appreciated. Thanks<br>
+[![ko-fi](https://ko-fi.com/img/githubbutton_sm.svg)](https://ko-fi.com/memstechtips)
 
 ## Current Features 🛠️
 
 ### Software & Apps 💿
-- Install Software
-- Remove Windows Apps (Permanently)
-  - Microsoft Edge
-  - OneDrive
-  - Recall
-  - Copilot
-  - Other Useless Windows Bloatware 
+- **Windows Apps & Features Section**
+  - Searchable interface with explanatory legend
+  - Organized sections for Windows Apps, Legacy Capabilities, and Optional Features
+  - One-click removal and installation of selected items
+- **External Apps Section**
+  - Install various useful applications via WinGet
+  - Categories include Browsers, Multimedia utilities, Document viewers, and more
 
 ### Optimize 🚀
+- Searchable interface with status indicators
+- Toggle switches for each setting for better control
 - Set UAC Notification Level
-- Disable or Enable Windows Security Suite
 - Privacy Settings
-- Gaming Optimizations
+- Gaming and Performance Optimizations
 - Windows Updates
-- Power Settings
-- Scheduled Tasks
-- Windows Services
+- Explorer Optimizations
+- Power Settings with Power Plan selection
+- Sound Settings
+- Notification Preferences
 
 ### Customize 🎨
-- Toggle Windows Dark or Light Mode
+- Searchable interface with status indicators
+- Toggle switches for each setting for better control
+- Windows Theme selector (Dark/Light Mode) via dropdown
 - Taskbar Customization
-- Start Menu Settings
-- Explorer Options
-- Notification Preferences
-- Sound Settings
-- Accessibility Options
-- Search Configuration
-
-### About ⓘ
-- About Winhance
-- Author Socials
-- Support Information
----
-> [!NOTE]
-> This tool is currently in development. Any issues can be reported using the Issues tab.<br>
-> Also, I'm not a developer, I'm just enjoying learning more about scripting/programming and learning as I go.<br><br>
-> Please also understand that I prefer to develop and work on these projects independently.<br>I do value other people's insights and appreciate any feedback, but don't take it personally if a pull request is not accepted.
-
-### Support the Project
-
-If **Winhance** has been useful to you, consider supporting the project—it truly helps!
+- Start Menu Customization
+- Explorer Customizations
 
-[![Support via PayPal](https://img.shields.io/badge/Support-via%20PayPal-FFD700?style=for-the-badge&logo=paypal&logoColor=white)](https://paypal.me/memstech)
+### Other Settings ⚙️
+- Manage Your Winhance (and Windows) Settings with Wihance Configuration Files:
+   - Save settings currently applied in Winhance to a config file for easy importing on a new system or after a fresh Windows install.
+- Toggle Winhance's theme (Light/Dark Mode)
 
 ### Feedback and Community
 
 If you have feedback, suggestions, or need help with Winhance, please join the discussion on GitHub or our Discord community:
 
 [![Join the Discussion](https://img.shields.io/badge/Join-the%20Discussion-2D9F2D?style=for-the-badge&logo=github&logoColor=white)](https://github.com/memstechtips/Winhance/discussions)
-[![Join Discord Community](https://img.shields.io/badge/Join-Discord%20Community-5865F2?style=for-the-badge&logo=discord&logoColor=white)](https://www.discord.gg/zWGANV8QAX)
-
-### TODO:
-- Implement fix for "can't open links" due to Edge removal. 
-- Fix removal of Legacy MS Edge on Windows 10.
-- Implement jobs/background tasks for long running tasks. 
-- Implement better WinGet installation on Windows 10.
----
+[![Join Discord Community](https://img.shields.io/badge/Join-Discord%20Community-5865F2?style=for-the-badge&logo=discord&logoColor=white)](https://www.discord.gg/zWGANV8QAX)