--- All EasyControl updates, I don't see a need for any other programs to get anything else at the moment. ---
(Note: If you just want a basic idea of the new things, go to the underlined summary at the button of the post)
One more update for this version, and I am happy I have the tinkering brain that I do, because I found a couple things out that I didn't even consider were possible...
I am one for automation. If its fast, does what it says on the can, and does it by itself, I like it. So, based on that idea...
I decided to take out about 150 lines of code, and replace it with about 5. Why, you ask?
Well, other then an easier-managed code file, smaller program size, and one less step in the process of maintenance operations by EasyControl...
JkDefrag now simply runs silently, in the background, when you open EasyControl. And when its done, it closes itself. See it for 1 second, let it work for 10 minutes, and all you have to do is open the program!
So, big whoop. One change.
Not quite.
I also went having some fun with the 3rd party program files (CCleaner, Cleanup, Abexo...) and discovered something interesting (a very lucky setup)
All the programs can be run WITHOUT running their official installers. While I won't do anything to take advantage of this as of yet, it is a large door to a smaller download, easier setup, and I won't have to scream out 500 lines of buggy code at 12 midnight to make sure EasyControl can work with the latest update to program X. Plus, you don't have to update the programs. EasyControl would do that too!
So, one update, one idea. Still not much improvement. I need to concur again!
NTREGOPT, our friendly little caboose in the set, gets an improvement as well. Now you won't have to watch the little progress bar go across the screen, or wait a few extra seconds (time is money!) for EasyControl to know that it has opened and is ready. It just runs silently at the end of the maintenance cycles. Mainly cosmetic, but this may also slightly improve system load.
Still only 2 updates and an idea. Is there anything really interesting?
Of course!
The EasyControl program setup wizard has been enhanced
greatly. No more clicking links. No more 15 boxes with buttons. Just (automatic) downloads, 3 information boxes and one simple (automatic) install sequence.
In summary:
When you open EasyControl your computer will automatically defragment. This reduces maintenance time and makes it easier for the user.
NTREGOPT has been automated and hidden.
The EasyControl setup process has been mostly automated. You need to only click 4 times at the most during the setup.In case you don't know, CCleaner was also hidden and automated during the last release, and I am looking into automating & hiding CleanUp as well
(All programs are automated, but here automated is by letting the program itself automate it via command line switches and the like)
Feedback?
(BTW: If anyone has a good clock icon that is 128x128 or larger, can you please share it? Walt (Loki15) was kind enough to give me $5 in DC credits to purchase an icon
, but I am backed up on buying things right now.)
-Brandon
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Fix WinFix...
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