Basilisk v1.9 "Binary Buffoon"

• Add pyproject.toml for pytest configuration and update background image references
• Introduced a new pyproject.toml file to configure pytest with specified options.
• Changed background image references from JPEG to PNG format in the debloat_apply_background and debloat_download_scripts modules.
• Removed deprecated background.jpg and spinner.gif files, replacing them with background.png.

Added new test files for configuration and download scripts to ensure functionality.

Basilisk v1.8 "Binary Buffoon"

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Complete release of basilisk with most modules properly configured and tested.

Basilisk v1.7 "Binary Buffoon"

Changelong & Fixes

• Fixed privacy.sexy debloat steps
• Added several new advanced tweaks to memory management.

Basilisk v1.6 "Binary Buffoon"

Changelog & Fixes

• Add more tweaks using the CTT WinUtil debloat step.
• Fixed the one liner powershell run command.

Basilisk v1.5 "Binary Buffoon"

🚀 Features

• Fully automated Windows 11 debloat and optimization
• Direct app installation using winget (admin rights)
• Installs: Windows Terminal, Brave, 7-Zip, VLC, .NET, DirectX, Edge WebView2, VC++ Redistributables
• Robust error handling and logging
• Custom desktop background (auto-downloaded)
• Advanced system tweaks and privacy hardening

📝 Changelog (Major Patch and Release)

• Direct app installation via winget (admin PowerShell)
• Default apps: Windows Terminal, Brave, 7-Zip, VLC, .NET 8/9, DirectX, Edge WebView2, VC++ Redistributables
• App install step runs with elevation for reliability
• CTT WinUtil now used for tweaks only (not app installs)
• Wallpaper auto-download from GitHub
• Improved resource path handling for bundled exe
• Bug fixes and improved error handling

Basilisk v1.2 – "Arctic Alligator"

✨Changelog & Fixes

• Fixed onedrive deletion process.
• Fixed taskbar icons regedit process.
• Added fixes for advanced system optimizaitons process.
• Added logging and fail safe for advanced optimizations.

Basilisk v1.1 – "Arctic Alligator"

✨Changelog & Fixes

• Fixed onedrive deletion process.
• Fixed taskbar icons regedit process.
• Added logging and fail safe for advanced optimizations.

Basilisk v1.0 – "Arctic Alligator"

Basilisk v1.0 – The All-in-One Windows 11 Debloater & Optimizer

Basilisk is your open-source solution to reclaim your PC from bloatware, telemetry, and unnecessary background processes—delivering a faster, cleaner, and more private Windows experience.

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✨ Key Features

• One-Click Debloat
  Effortlessly remove unwanted Microsoft, OEM, and pre-installed apps with a single click.

• Network Optimization
  Disables Delivery Optimization, tunes TCP/IP, and optimizes network adapter settings for better speed and less background usage.

• Privacy & Telemetry Blocker
  Blocks known Microsoft telemetry and ad servers at the hosts file level for maximum privacy.

• SSD & Hardware Tweaks
  Detects SSDs, enables TRIM, disables scheduled defrag, and applies hardware-specific optimizations.

• Safe by Design
  Creates a system restore point before making changes, with robust error handling and logging.

• Comprehensive Logging
  All actions are logged for transparency and troubleshooting.

• Automatic Windows Activation
  Optionally activates Windows using a secure, community-trusted method.

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🛠️ How It Works

1. Pre-Check
   Ensures your system is compatible and ready for optimization.

2. Script Download
   Fetches the latest debloat and optimization scripts.

3. Debloat & Optimize
   Removes bloatware, applies registry tweaks, optimizes network and hardware, and blocks telemetry.

4. Finishing Touches
   Sets a custom background and cleans up temporary files.

5. Restart
   Restarts your system for a fresh, optimized Windows experience.

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📋 Changelog

• Initial public release!
• Full Windows 11 Home/Pro support
• Modern GUI overlay with progress tracking
• Safe, modular, and fully logged debloat process
• Network, privacy, and SSD optimizations
• Robust error handling—never stops on stubborn apps
• Automatic Windows activation (optional)
• Easy to extend and customize

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🚀 Get Started

1. Download the latest release from the Releases page.
2. Go to defender settings and disable Real-time Protection and Tamper Protection.
3. Run as Administrator on a fresh Windows 11 install.
4. Follow the on-screen instructions and enjoy your clean, fast PC!

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Thank you for trying Basilisk!
Feedback, issues, and contributions are welcome—let’s make Windows better together.

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Basilisk v0.9.1 Beta

📝 Changelog

Changes from previous beta release

• Added: Network Optimization Tweaks (Delivery Optimization, TCP/IP tuning, NetBIOS, adapter settings)
• Added: Telemetry & Tracking Blocker (hosts file update for Microsoft telemetry/ad domains)
• Added: SSD & Hardware-Specific Optimizations (TRIM, disable defrag, Superfetch, etc.)
• Improved: Logging output is now more readable and robust
• Improved: Error handling and logging for PowerShell command failures

Fixes from last release

• Fixed: UI overlay now reliably appears and displays progress
• Fixed: App removal errors no longer terminate the debloat process
• Fixed: Overlay and widget attribute errors in the UI

Basilisk v0.9 Beta

Basilisk v0.9 Beta – Major Feature & Privacy Update

Automatic Windows Activation

• 🪟 Basilisk can automatically detect your windows edition and activate it using (MAS) Massgrave Activation Script.

This release brings powerful new system optimizations and privacy features:

• 🌐 Network Optimization Tweaks: Disables Windows Delivery Optimization, tunes TCP/IP stack, disables NetBIOS, and optimizes network adapter settings for improved speed and reduced background bandwidth usage.
• 🛡️ Telemetry & Tracking Blocker: Updates the Windows hosts file to block a curated list of Microsoft telemetry and ad servers, minimizing unwanted data collection.
• 💾 SSD & Hardware-Specific Optimizations: Detects SSDs, enables TRIM, disables scheduled defrag, disables Superfetch, and applies other hardware-specific performance tweaks for optimal SSD longevity and speed.