Remove pre-provisioned UWP consumer applications safely without breaking core system infrastructure or the Microsoft Store ecosystem. Advanced Performance Optimizations
As an "optimizer" tool that modifies system files and registry settings, it can occasionally interfere with official software like ASUS Armoury Crate or standard Windows updates if over-applied.
For advanced users, this provides a straightforward way to adjust network‑related services without digging into multiple configuration panels. AutoSettingsPS by westlife v0.5.9
Right-click the Windows Start menu icon, select PowerShell (Admin) or Terminal (Admin) .
released in early 2026) introducing fixes for Windows 11 compatibility and improved handling of system-level permissions (TI/SYS impersonation). Right-click the Windows Start menu icon, select PowerShell
: Before using v0.5.9 for the first time, reset Photoshop to default preferences. This ensures the script doesn’t inherit pre-existing corruption.
The tool is the successor to , a well‑known batch script also written by westlife. While AutoSettings.bat was widely used for disabling certain “noise” features in older versions of Windows, AutoSettingsPS has been written “from scratch in PowerShell, with different algorithms, implementations and additional features”. It retains similar controls and menu design to its predecessor, making the transition seamless for long‑time users, but offers significantly greater flexibility and safety measures. with different algorithms
This paper outlines the technical profile and functionality of AutoSettingsPS v0.5.9
One forum user noted that after applying AutoSettingsPS, “Windows Defender no longer turns on by itself, and the system works just as it should”, while others have shared Geekbench benchmark results showing the impact of the tool on system performance.
: Adjusts registry keys related to visual effects, task scheduling, and power management to prioritize low latency and high throughput. Technical Implementation