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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">it's called CrapFixer. let that clean in🧽<a href="https://t.co/UP2iLnAgif">https://t.co/UP2iLnAgif</a><a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/CrapFixer?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#CrapFixer</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Windows?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Windows</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Windows11?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Windows11</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/app?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#app</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/microsoft?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#microsoft</a> <a href="https://t.co/OMruEjvuUb">pic.twitter.com/OMruEjvuUb</a></p>— Belim (@builtbybel) <a href="https://twitter.com/builtbybel/status/1917594071582773272?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">April 30, 2025</a></blockquote>
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# Crap F🧼xer
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# The tool that says what everyone's thinking
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## The tool Microsoft would build if they hated bloatware as much as we do
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Remember the days when you'd run a registry cleaner even if you didn't really need it? (Or maybe we did need it? I was probably too young to figure that out - too young for that crap 😅) <br>Back then, cleaner tools like CCleaner were everywhere; it felt like every other tech forum had a "top 10 Windows Optimizers" list.
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You'd think that stuff would be over by now with sleek, modern OSes like Windows 11. Well... the built-in Windows cleaner might be enough, sure. <br>But instead, the "modern OS" blesses us with a whole new batch of problems: ads in the Start menu, creepy data collection, and preinstalled junk apps you didn't ask for and can't easily remove. <br>It's kind of wild that we still need tools like this in 2025. And they don't even sound that different - like this one here: CrapFixer. <br>What can I say? The tech world is a bitch.
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This is my personal little IT toolbox that I've been using for years to clean up and tweak Windows systems I work on. The tool is about 7 years old, but I've given the codebase a full refresh, especially tuned for Windows 11 (works on W10 too). I've also removed most of the old enterprise scripts, so what you're seeing now is a lightweight, easy-to-use, and safe app. Almost every change you make can be undone, so you can tweak without fear.
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CrapFixer still looks like something straight out of the Windows XP era (maybe Crap Cleaner 😄) - and honestly, that's exactly the vibe I was going for. Sometimes simple just beats fancy. Two clicks: 'Analyze', check the results, 'Fix' - done. No drama, no bloat.
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While cleaning up my GitHub (30+ repos down to 20 now), I also cleaned up thousands of lines of old code. Some projects come and go, but CrapFixer stays. It's fast, simple, and basically bulletproof. I haven't managed to break anything yet. 😉 <br>If you like old-school tools that just work, you're gonna feel right at home. <br>If there's enough interest, I'll also commit the updated code to GitHub soon.
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<details>
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<summary>💬 A personal note from the developer</summary>
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If you're curious about the personal story behind this project and others...
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👉 [Read the full story here](STORY.md)
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</details>
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## 🚀 How to Use CrapFixer
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1. **Launch the Tool**
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All optimization options are enabled by default – no need to tweak anything.
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2. **Analyze Your System**
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Click **"Analyze"** to scan your system based on the selected settings.
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- **Red** items = Recommended fixes
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- **Gray** items = Already optimized
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3. **Apply Fixes**
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Smash the **"Run CFixer!"** button to apply the recommended tweaks.
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> ⚠️ **Tip:** To view what a tweak does you can **Right-Click** on an item and select **Help** or hit **F1**.
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> The help system also includes an online lookup that will search the tweak online for you.
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5. **🔍 Optional: Review the Log**
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Still unsure about the results?
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→ Upload your log to the [Online Log Analyzer](https://builtbybel.github.io/CrapFixer/log-analyzer/index.html)
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→ Get a breakdown of the changes
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→ Share the link for feedback if needed
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> ⚠️ **Tip:** For full functionality, run CrapFixer as **Administrator**.
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> Some fixes (like registry edits under `HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE`) need elevated permissions.
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## ☕ Motivation ≈ Caffeine
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**CrapFixer** is my newest — and likely last — fine-tuning app for Windows.
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I'm committed to keeping it alive for the long haul, and future development will be powered by **voluntary donations**.
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---
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> 💡 Every coffee-sized tip not only fuels new features —
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> it also lowers the risk of *me* throwing a personal **Blue Screen of Death**. 😵💫
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### 🙏 Support My Work
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If you like CrapFixer, consider keeping it caffeinated:
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[](https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=M9DW4VNKH9ECQ)
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[](https://ko-fi.com/builtbybel)
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**Thank you for keeping the lights on!** ❤️
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## Installation
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* Download the latest release from my [releases page](https://github.com/builtbybel/CrapFixer/releases)
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* Extract the archive
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## Build Instructions
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- Install Visual Studio 2022+ with .NET Desktop workload
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- Clone the repo:
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```bash
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git clone https://github.com/builtbybel/CFixer.git
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- Open the solution or run:
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* Debug build: msbuild CFixer.sln /p:Configuration=Debug
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* Release build: msbuild CFixer.sln /p:Configuration=Release
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- After building, you can find the executable in the bin\Debug or bin\Release folder inside the project directory. Run CFixer.exe to start the app.
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## System Requirements
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- Windows 11 (Recommended)
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- Windows 10
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- Administrator privileges required for full functionality.
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## License
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This project is licensed under the MIT License - see the [LICENSE](./LICENSE) file for details.
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