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# ⚡ Aether Optimizer

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**Boost FPS. Reclaim Privacy. Clean Your System.**  
*A modern, safe, and open-source Windows optimization suite.*

[📥 **Download Latest EXE**](https://github.com/BIGJ42/Aether/releases) · [🐛 **Report Bug**](https://github.com/BIGJ42/Aether/issues)

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## 🖼️ Overview

**Aether** is a lightweight system utility designed to streamline your Windows 10/11 experience. Unlike "modded ISOs" that delete system files and break updates, Aether uses native Windows APIs, Registry tweaks, and PowerShell to safely disable bloatware and unnecessary telemetry.

**New in v1.1.0 (Titan Edition):**
*   🛡️ **Safety First:** Auto-creation of System Restore Points before applying tweaks.
*   📊 **DNS Benchmark:** Real-time latency testing to find your fastest internet settings.
*   🚀 **Startup Manager:** Analyze and remove hidden apps slowing down your boot time.

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## ✨ Key Features

### 🚀 Velocity (Performance & Gaming)
*   **Ultimate Performance Plan:** Unlocks the hidden Windows power scheme.
*   **Input Latency Reduction:** Disables mouse acceleration and Nagle's Algorithm (Network Throttling).
*   **Hibernation Toggle:** Reclaim gigabytes of SSD space by disabling the hibernation file.
*   **Visual FX:** One-click toggle to strip animations for raw speed.

### 👻 Ghost (Privacy & Security)
*   **Telemetry Killer:** Disables Windows, NVIDIA, and Driver Update telemetry.
*   **Debloater:** Removes Copilot, Bing Search, and "Suggested Content" from Start/Settings.
*   **Daemon Mode:** Includes a lightweight background service that prevents Windows Updates from re-enabling telemetry.

### 🛠️ The Toolbox
*   **DNS Benchmarker:** Pings Cloudflare, Google, and Quad9 to find the lowest latency for your specific region.
*   **Startup Manager:** View and delete registry run-keys that Task Manager often hides.
*   **Maintenance:** One-click temp cleaning, SSD Trim, and Time Sync.
*   **Repair:** Tools to reset Windows Update and the Network Stack if things break.

### 📦 App Manager
Instantly install essential software via Winget (no browser needed):
*   **Browsers:** Chrome, Firefox, Brave, LibreWolf.
*   **Gaming:** Steam, Epic Games, Discord.
*   **Runtimes:** DirectX, Visual C++ AIO.

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## 📥 Installation

### Option 1: The Easy Way (Recommended)
Most users do not need Python installed.

1.  Go to the **[Releases Page](https://github.com/BIGJ/Aether/releases)**.
2.  Download `Aether.exe`.
3.  Right-click and **Run as Administrator**.

> **Note:** If Windows SmartScreen appears, click *More Info* → *Run Anyway*. This occurs because the application is open-source and not digitally signed with a paid certificate.

### Option 2: Run from Source (Devs)

Requirements: Python 3.10+

```bash
# 1. Clone the repo
git clone https://github.com/BIGJ/Aether.git
cd Aether

# 2. Install Flet
pip install flet

# 3. Run the App
python main.py
```

🛡️ Safety & Reliability

Aether is built to be non-destructive.

System Restore: The app includes a checkbox to force a System Restore Point before running Debloat or applying settings.

Toggle-based: Almost every setting in the "Essential" and "Velocity" tabs can be toggled ON or OFF instantly.

Standard APIs: We do not patch system DLLs. We only modify Registry Keys (HKLM/HKCU) and Service States.

🏗️ Building the EXE

If you want to compile your own binary from the source code:

Install PyInstaller:
    code Bash

pip install pyinstaller

Run the build command:
code Bash

flet pack main.py --icon "assets/icon.ico" --name "Aether" --product-name "Aether Optimizer" --add-data "assets;assets" --uac-admin --noconsole

Note: The --uac-admin flag ensures the EXE always requests Admin rights, which are required for Registry editing.

⚠️ Disclaimer

Use at your own risk.
While Aether includes safety features like Restore Points, modifying Windows settings, services, and the registry always carries a small risk. The developers are not responsible for any data loss or system instability.

Always backup important data.

Don't disable "Windows Defender" unless you have a third-party Antivirus.

Don't disable "Windows Update" services unless you know exactly what you are doing.

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