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The WinReducer Project has been imagined in 2009 by winterstorm2050, and it has been officially released on 05 October 2012 with a forum, a software and a website ... the idea was, and it still remains true, to provide to all Windows users a complete customization environment solution to follow all changes of the Windows operating system.There are no advertising or sponsored content in the software, the website or the forum.more information about the CommitmentsThe 3rd generation of WinReducer SoftwareRT7-Booster ...( 2009 - 2012 )... ES-Series and EX-Series software ...( 2012 - 2026 )... the WinReducer Software !( 2025 - ???? )This new software generation is even more powerful and brings an huge innovative step for the customization of the Windows operating system ... with it, you do not have to launch multiple customization software, batch files or use a big software with many unneeded functionalities for your personal usage.You are able to configure the WinReducer software as you wish ... you just have to load the functionalities which are relevant for you using an easy to use loading plugins system. This is the highest level of modularity, you are in total control on what to use or not and how to organize your software. In other words, you decide for yourself what is the best for you !The WinReducer software is also bringing a new and very innovative functionality never seen in such customization software category ... a real "Integrated Development Environment" (I.D.E.), named Dev-Core, to create by yourself your personal functionalities to increase the level of your operating system customization.If you want to share all plugins, you created using the Dev-Core I.D.E., with the WinReducer Community ... you have several possibilities to describe, archive and share your wonderful creations from :the Forumthe Creator+ storage==> Only one software is required to deploy all your Windows operating system customization or optimizations for yourself or for the community :usecreateshareThe WinReducer SoftwareIt is a lightweight and portable software ... with a tiny installation size, a very small memory footprint and no installation process ... it offers a user-friendly graphical interface with an infinite potential without requiring programming knowledge or specific skills.Use a pluginThe integrated loading plugin system extends the potential of your software ... you control all plugins you need to load between all plugins created by the WinReducer Community ... you configure their behaviors and manage them without installation.Create a pluginThe Integrated Development Environment (I.D.E.), named "Dev-Core", is an exclusive innovation ... you imagine, develop and/or share your personal customization functionalities without knowledge or specific skills to realize your customization dreams.The main important question is "who do you want to be ?"==> a user <====> a creator <====> or both <==
The entire WinReducer Project content (website, forum, social media and software) is certified without usage of A.I. tools.winterstorm2050 is the human developer behind every WinReducer development, programming or debug !You can also share your human ideas, requests, feedback or reports ... you are much welcome to share your human vision about the WinReducer Project in the Forum !
The WinReducer Project is fully committed to respect all users choices and rights ... in 2012, winterstorm2050 introduced many commitments, which have never changed and will never change :100% CLEAN : the forum, the software and the website are certified without adware, crapware, spyware or anything that can be identified as malware100% SELF-FUNDED : the forum, the software and the website are certified without embedded ads system ... the WinReducer Store is the only way to financially contribute to The WinReducer Project and to help its developer (winterstorm2050) to improve the work already done using a long term development process100% COMMUNITY : all WinReducer users feedback, ideas, reports and requests are a benefit for the entire WinReducer Project and its Community ... it brings an efficient proximity to all user needs, so please do not hesitate to share your point of views100% MADE BY HUMAN : the forum, the software and the website are certified to be exclusively developed by winterstorm2050 as a human developer : development, programming, debug ... are all done by a human without using A.I. tools at any stage of the development
100% PASSION : the forum, the software and the website are certified to be driven by the passion of the customization of windows ... since the beginning, we are all sharing something with each others WinReducer users
This is an optional upgrade to share your plugins creations in an official way ... it brings additional options to your plugins sharing experience :as a plugin creator, you have access to official website tools for your creations sharingall users have access to an official sharing system==> The CREATOR+ Storage includes a website LICENSE+ access with 2 sharing tools :1 - The CREATOR+ Storageit provides you all options from the official website to manage your plugins files and resources ... you have an exclusive access to a personal folder to upload your plugins files or resourcesthis is a storage upgrade if you want to officially archive and share your plugins creations with the WinReducer Community ... you archive and share your plugins and associated resources, in a personal folder directly from the official Creator+ page in the websitethis significantly increases your available storage space compared to the Forum ... with your personal Creator+ storage, the storage space is upgraded from 2.00 Mb (Forum) to an unlimited limit (only for your plugins and associated resources : limited to 10 Mb max. for each files)this is a public storage ... the entire content of all Creator+ folders is visible and accessible to all visitors and usersthis is a community storage ... the total available storage space is shared between all Creator+ members2 - The CREATOR+ PageNOT AVAILABLE YET ... MORE INFORMATION SOON ...==> All Creator+ options are compatible with all software licenses ... from the Free to the PLATINUM+ licenses.
The Dev-Core I.D.E. is an exclusive and innovative functionality integrated in the software if you wish to create and share your own Plugins.The WinReducer Software is providing you the most complete solution to create by yourself your own functionalities for your Operating System ... no other customization software is proposing such amazing possibility !The Dev-Core I.D.E. ("Integrated Development Environment") is based on the W.Y.S.I.W.Y.G. ("What You See is What You Get") approach.It is easy and simple to use :it is based on a powerful graphical user interface using your mouse/keyboardit is accessible to all user skill levels from beginners to experienced usersit does not require programming language skillsit does not require to write lines of codesIt requires only four steps to design your first plugin interface :add an element (button, container, image or text)design this element (color, size, ...)optional : add an event to this element (mouse click or keyboard)optional : add an action to this event (add, delete, modify, ... an element)You access to many innovative APIs in various domains, without knowledge, to design the most beautiful plugins : imagine, create, update and share your own graphical user interface and user experience with only the elements (pages, buttons, text, images, ...) or functionalities you really need.You manage your personal plugins creations directly from the Dev-Core interface ... you save them locally before you are ready to export them. One ready, you share them from the official Forum and/or a Creator+ storage.UNLEASH YOUR CREATIVITYWith the Dev-Core I.D.E. you discover a new area which has never been explored ... a new world of customization for your operating system made exclusively with your personal ideas ... you have the full control of your customization.>>> become the first person to walk for the first time in a world you entirely created <<<
The WinReducer Forum is the technical part of The WinReducer Project ... it is accessible to every users from beginners to experienced users : it can fit to every skill levels, ideas and needs !You have access to various information about the entire WinReducer Project.For both Plugins and Software, you are able to :get helpreport your bugssend your requestsshare your ideasMore specifically for all Plugins, you are able to :download new plugins : created by other membersshare your plugins : one discussion for each plugin you createeach member have a forum storage space of 2.00 Mb max. : upgrade to the Creator+ storage is available to all licensesDo not hesitate to create new discussions, all customization experience sharing are welcome, good or bad ... and will benefit to the WinReducer Project and the WinReducer Community.
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This is a small file, using its own file extension, which is loaded directly from the WinReducer Software ... a plugin upgrades the behavior of your Operating System for your own needs and it does not require some kind of installation, just download, load and enjoy its potential.The plugin file does not leave a footprint in your operating system :it is exclusively working in a dedicated folderit is properly clearedit is properly deletedit is properly updatedYou are able to download all plugins created by the WinReducer Community from :the Forumthe Creator+ storageYou are able to create your own plugins with just the customization functionalities you really need ... for this, the WinReducer Software integrates an innovative option named Dev-Core.This is an "Integrated Development Environment" (I.D.E.) which provides a complete set of tools to help you develop your personal customization functionalities and to deploy them as plugins.You are able to share your plugins creations with the WinReducer Community from :the Forumthe Creator+ storage==> Becoming the architect of your operating system's customization has never been easier than with the WinReducer software, the plugins and the Dev-Core I.D.E.For the first time, you decide, you choose, you create, you use and you share what matters the most to you ... you get back the total control over your ideas !
" Go beyond all existing customization frontiers "WinReducer is the ultimate software for the customization of your Windows Operating System ... it provides the most complete software solution to adapt your operating system to your needs !WinReducer is a very flexible software, it can be used by beginners or experienced users to create or use simple, intermediate, advanced or even more complex projects : it can fit to every users skill levels, ideas and desire !It is a lightweight and portable software ... with a tiny installation size, a very small memory footprint and no installation process ... it offers a user-friendly graphical interface with an infinite potential without requiring programming knowledge or specific skills.* EASYit does not require specific skills or programming language to use it ... it fits to every users needs from beginners to advanced or experienced users* EFFICIENTbased on an innovative plugin system ... you can load only the functionalities you need without using a fat software with many unneeded functionalities* LIGHTit requires only few Mb of storage space and few Mb of RAM* PORTABLEit does not require installation and can be used as a portable application ... so you can remove it or the plugins without leaving a trace on your system* POWERFULyou can load only the plugins you really need in various domains (audio, video, windows customization, internet, network, monitoring, ...) to configure your software as you wish* SIMPLEit uses a very simple graphical user interface to manage the software and all settings as well as load or create your plugins in one unique software* WONDERFULit embeds an internal I.D.E. (Integrated Development Environment) named Dev-Core and provides an access to APIs used to create your own Plugins. Create your own G.U.I. with only the functionalities you need and share your creations with the WinReducer CommunityBUILD THE OPERATING SYSTEM OF YOUR DREAMS ...Based on an infinite potential for beginners or advanced users, you are in total control of your operating system modifications.The main important question is "who do you want to be ?"==> a user <====> a creator <====> or both <==Use a pluginThe integrated loading plugin system extends the potential of your software ... you control all plugins you need to load between all plugins created by the WinReducer Community ... you configure their behaviors and manage them without installation.It helps you improve your user experience and discover amazing functionalities to break the customization frontiers of your Operating System !Easily load all plugins you want to try or use, not only for the Windows Operating System customization but also for many other various domains : such as multimedia, internet, network, monitoring ...Load your personal desktop, file explorer, taskbar, start menu, music player, video player, CPU/GPU monitoring system, contact list, cooking list, calendar, calculator, sticky notes, ... configure, customize or remove components from your Windows ISO !One thing matter in the end ... what you want to do !The WinReducer Software embeds all necessary tools to manage your plugins (load, delete, ...).Various licenses are available to improve your user experience :StarterPremiumVIP+PLATINUM+Create a pluginIf you decide to go further and create by yourself breathtaking plugins ... all necessary tools are embedded in The WinReducer Software with the exclusive and innovative Dev-Core I.D.E.The Integrated Development Environment (I.D.E.), named "Dev-Core", is an exclusive innovation ... you imagine, develop and/or share your personal customization functionalities without knowledge or specific skills to realize your customization dreams.No need to wait for a missing feature ... just create it !Various licenses are available to improve your creator experience :StarterPremiumVIP+PLATINUM+Share a pluginIf you decide to go even further and share your breathtaking plugins with the WinReducer Community ... you are able to share them using :the ForumCREATOR+ (Pages and Storage)The WinReducer Forum is opened to all users and creators from beginners to experienced users and all licenses from FREE to PLATINUM+.It requires a simple Forum account in order to create your topic, and discuss or upload your plugins in the dedicated "PLUGINS - DOWNLOAD" Forum part. You have also access to more functionalities to share your plugins as well as improving your creations visibility directly from the official website with :a personal page to introduce the entire list of your pluginsa personal storage folders to upload, archive and share download links for all your pluginsVarious Options are available to improve your sharing experience :CREATOR+ (Pages)CREATOR+ (Storage)These options are also included in these software licenses :VIP+ : CREATOR+ (Storage)PLATINUM+ : CREATOR+ (Pages) and CREATOR+ (Storage)... UNLEASH YOUR CREATIVITY ...Get back the control of your Operating System,with the most complete customization software solution you ever used.. AND LET YOUR DREAMS COME TRUE !Before using the WinReducer Software, please review all Terms of Use.
You have access to two different software development branches :- [ ALL ]- [ LICENSE+ ]The access depends on the license you own.[ ALL ]These licenses have access to this development branch :FREESTARTERPREMIUMVIP+PLATINUM+All [ ALL ] updates are available directly from the interface of the Software.The description of all versions changes is available in the official software Changelog.[ LICENSE+ ]These licenses have access to this development branch :VIP+PLATINUM+All [ LICENSE+ ] updates are available directly from the interface of the Software.The description of all versions changes is available in the News+ page from the LICENSE+ Area.
You are able to check the date of the expiration for your license ... directly from the WinReducer Software interface.After the expiration of the license or option validity delay ... your software functionalities and/or your License+ Area pages access are modified.So after the license expiration delay, you are allowed to :- use your software with the latest version installed before the expiration of your license- open all compatible plugins with the latest software version installed before the expiration of your licenseCAUTION : do not attempt to reinstall your license or update your installed software (automatically or manually to a newer version), as it will lock the software and reset your license !IMPORTANT NOTE for VIP+ and PLATINUM+ licenses :all software updates access from the [ License+ ] development branch are disabledall exclusive License+ Area pages access are disabledyou need to renew your license using the License+ Area dedicated page named "Renew+"IMPORTANT NOTE for CREATOR+ (Page) and CREATOR+ (Storage) options :for the CREATOR+ (Page) : your personal page is hidden from the official listfor the CREATOR+ (Storage) : your personal folder is hidden from the official listall your content (files, resources, links, ...) is not deletedall exclusive License+ Area pages access are disabledyou need to renew your license using the LICENSE+ Area dedicated page named "Renew+"
You have the choice between various Software Licenses depending on what you want to achieve for your Operating System customization :Free License ... to discover the entire WinReducer Software and Plugins environmentPaid licenses or options ... with additional functionalities which remove limitations to unlock the potential to use, create and share all Plugins you wantCOMPARE ALL LICENSESxFREESTARTERPREMIUMVIP+PLATINUM+PRICES-10.00€20.00€50.00€100.00€Validity-6 months12 months12 months24 monthsSOFTWAREFREESTARTERPREMIUMVIP+PLATINUM+Automatic updateyesyesyesyesyesDev. Branch [ALL]yesyesyesyesyesDev. Branch [LICENSE+]-yesyesyesyesStartup (Automatic)-yesyesyesyesStartup (Minimize)-yesyesyesyesPLUGINS (USE)FREESTARTERPREMIUMVIP+PLATINUM+Favorites (Categories)11255Favorites (Slots)15102525Load (Max. Elements)unlimitedunlimitedunlimitedunlimitedunlimitedStartup (Automatic)-yesyesyesyesPLUGINS (CREATE)FREESTARTERPREMIUMVIP+PLATINUM+Access(Dev-Core)yesyesyesyesyesAccess (Dev-Core APIs)allallallallallDesign Level (Easy)yesyesyesyesyesDesign Level (Normal)-yesyesyesyesDesign Level (Expert)---yesyesLoad (Max. Elements)100unlimitedunlimitedunlimitedunlimitedSave (Max. Elements)100unlimitedunlimitedunlimitedunlimitedExport (Max. Elements)100unlimitedunlimitedunlimitedunlimitedPLUGINS (SHARE)FREESTARTERPREMIUMVIP+PLATINUM+ForumyesyesyesyesyesCreator+ (Page)----yesCreator+ (Storage)---yesyes
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The main purpose of this software monthly release cycle is to offer an extremely responsive solution :to solve bugsto implement new functionalitiesto add user requests==> all your reviews and feedback are much welcome for each released software version, mainly using the ForumAll software updates are released each month following this pattern :Week 1 : one software update for [ ALL ] editionsWeek 2 : one or more software updates for [ LICENSE+ ] editionsWeek 3 : one or more software updates for [ LICENSE+ ] editionsWeek 4 : one or more software updates for [ LICENSE+ ] editionsDepending on the WinReducer Software license you own, the number of available released software version may be different each month.FREE : one update per month on Week 1STARTER : one update per month on Week 1PREMIUM : one update per month on Week 1VIP+ : from one to unlimited updates per month on Weeks 1, 2, 3 and 4PLATINUM+ : from one to unlimited updates per month on Weeks 1, 2, 3 and 4NOTE : There are exceptions, for the monthly schedule, to solve major bugs or for security reasons.
Windows 7, 8.0, 8.1, 10 and 11 (x64).Net Framework 4.8 (*) : Offline Installer and Language (Optional)(*) Not required for Windows 8.1, Windows 10 and Windows 11
You can easily identify a WinReducer Software version using its unique version naming.Here is a simple example, "WinReducer - 2024.7.1.3" :2024.x.x.x = the year of productionxxxx.7.x.x = the number of versions created in the year of productionxxxx.x.1.x = the software license edition :"0" for [ ALL ] editions"1" for [ LICENSE+ ] editionsxxxx.x.x.3 = the development branch :"0" for Stable"1" for Beta"3" for Alpha
Find all information about all generations of WinReducer Software which has been discontinued since 2009 :2009 - 2012RT7-Booster2012 - 2026ES - File ValidatorES - Logo ChangerES - Wim ConverterES - Wlan Backup and RestoreEX - 70EX - 80EX - 81EX - 100EX - 110NOTE : The development of the ES-SERIES and EX-SERIES software has been discontinued and all functionalities will been merged in the new WinReducer Software in order to use these functionalities in Plugins.You can still download these software from the Storage+ page and more specifically from these winterstorm2050 folders :- ES-SERIES- EX-SERIESAll software series are available as a single zip package which includes all software in their respective folders.
The WinReducer Store is available in order to contribute to help The WinReducer Project and the only developer, winterstorm2050, to continue the development of the WinReducer Software, Website and Forum !There are no advertising or sponsored content in the software, the website or the forum.Before using the WinReducer Store, please review all Terms of Use.Since the beginning of The WinReducer Project ... winterstorm2050 made the choice to be totally independent with a self-funded and integrated solution to the official website :
You are not allowed to use the WinReducer Software, and all available WinReducer Plugins, based on hacking, spamming, attacks against networks and/or servers, phishing, malware, intrusion, sexual, obscene, pornographic nature, violent, defamatory, discriminatory content, incitement to racial hatred, crimes against humanity, the sharing or distribution of piracy, content protected by copyright and intellectual property, or any infringing practice, the sale, exchange or donation of products subject to special legislation, medicinal products subject to medical prescription or not, narcotic drugs and other illicit substances, credit card fraud, or deceptive practices, violations of the rights and interests of minors, any behavior contrary to the laws in force, affecting the rights of third parties, or prejudicial to them.THE SOFTWARE* You can use the WinReducer Software exclusively based on the strict respect of these entire Terms of Use.The WinReducer Software, and all accompanying files, data and materials, is given "AS IS" ... with no warranties of any kind, whether expressed or implied. In particular, there is no warranty for user-defined data integrity : the user must assume the entire risk of using the program.This disclaimer of warranty constitutes the essential part of the agreement.The sale of this software or trying to modify it are strictly forbidden.The WinReducer Software uses third-party software ... so you accept all individual license agreements of these third-party software created by their respective developers.The WinReducer Software can be used for free, with limitations.If you want to unlock more functionalities ... you need to buy, from the WinReducer Store, one of these licenses :StarterPremiumVIP+PLATINUM+==> Check the COMPARE ALL LICENSES information to know more about all functionalities.THE PLUGINS* You can use all WinReducer Plugins exclusively based on the strict respect of these entire Terms of Use.To load your WinReducer Plugins :you must use the plugins loading system integrated in the WinReducer Software interfaceyou have access to up to 5 categorieseach category includes up to 5 favorite slots to assign your pluginsyou can rename each category titleThe WinReducer Plugins can be used for free, with limitations, so with the FREE license :you are allowed to open an unlimited number of pluginsyou are allowed to open one plugin at a timeyou are allowed to open plugins without size restrictionsyou are not allowed to use the plugins automatic startupyou are not allowed to use the software automatic startupyou are not allowed to use the software minimized startupIf you want to unlock more functionalities ... you need to buy, from the WinReducer Store, one of these licenses :StarterPremiumVIP+PLATINUM+* You can create your WinReducer Plugins exclusively based on the strict respect of these entire Terms of Use.To create your WinReducer Plugins :you must use the "WinReducer Dev-Core" I.D.E. available in the softwareDev-Core is an easy to use Integrated Development Environment (I.D.E.)Dev-Core is based on a "What You Is What You Get" (W.Y.S.I.W.Y.G.) approachDev-Core is available in the WinReducer Software interface using the "Create" optionDev-Core is available with various skill levels : "Easy", "Normal" and "Expert"Dev-Core is available with various design elements : "Action", "Button", "Container", "Image" and "Text"Dev-Core is available with various options such as "Elevated Rights", "Plugin Protection", "Windows Custom Lists", ...The WinReducer Plugins can be created for free, with limitations, so with the FREE license :you are allowed to access all Dev-Core development APIsyou are allowed to open plugins with a maximum number of 100 design elementsyou are allowed to save/export plugins with a maximum number of 100 design elementsyou are allowed to access to the "Easy"levelyou are not allowed to access to all design elementsyou are not allowed to access to all optionsIf you want to unlock more Dev-Core I.D.E. functionalities ... you need to buy, from the WinReducer Store, one of these licenses :StarterPremiumVIP+PLATINUM+* You can share your WinReducer Plugins exclusively based on the strict respect of these entire Terms of Use.To discuss about your WinReducer Plugins with the WinReducer Community :you must use the WinReducer Foruma Forum account is required for freeeach forum member have a maximum storage files sharing space of 2.00 Mbyou can request to delete your "WinReducer Forum" account at any timeTo list all your WinReducer Plugins with the WinReducer Community :you need to buy a CREATOR+ (Page) option or a PLATINUM+ licenseyou need a LICENSE+ Area account (see below in the "LICENSE+ Area" section)you own your personal official page to list all your plugins creationsfrom the LICENSE+ Area, you have an exclusive access to an exclusive page with all instructions for this optionyou can request to delete your CREATOR+ (Page) at any timeTo archive your WinReducer Plugins :you need to buy a CREATOR+ (Storage) option, a VIP+ license or a PLATINUM+ licenseyou need a LICENSE+ Area account (see below in the "LICENSE+ Area" section)your CREATOR+ (Storage) folder is public, so all website visitors have access to the entire contentyou can archive an unlimited number of pluginsyou can archive plugins only with this file extension : zipyou can archive plugins with a maximum file size of 10.00 Mbyou can archive files resources for your users only with these files extensions : jpg, png and txtyou can archive files resources for your users with a maximum file size of 10.00 Mbfrom the LICENSE+ Area, you have an exclusive access to an exclusive page with all instructions for this optionyou can request to delete your CREATOR+ (Storage) at any timeTHE LICENSE+ AREAThe access to the LICENSE+ Area requires a LICENSE+ account :the creation of a LICENSE+ account is opened to all users and for freeby default a LICENSE+ account does not provides access to exclusive LICENSE+ pagesthe access, to exclusive pages from the LICENSE+ area, depends on the WinReducer software License you purchasethe LICENSE+ account does not embed your personal informationyou can request to delete your LICENSE+ account at any timeIf you want to unlock more LICENSE+ pages access ... you need to buy, from the WinReducer Store, one of these licenses :CREATOR+ (Pages)CREATOR+ (Storage)VIP+PLATINUM+THE LICENSES RENEWThe FREE license does not require to be renewed, it is considered as a perpetual license with limited functionalities. These limitations may be submitted to changes.If you purchased a license or an option ...from the WinReducer Store, here are all expiration information :The STARTER license is valid for 6 months and needs to be renewed before the license expiration delay. To renew this license, you must use the WinReducer StoreThe PREMIUM license is valid for 12 months and needs to be renewed before the license expiration delay. To renew this license, you must use the WinReducer StoreThe VIP+ license is valid for 12 months and needs to be renewed before the license expiration delay. To renew this license, you must use the Renew+ page from the LICENSE+ area to get the best offerThe PLATINUM+ license is valid for 24 months and needs to be renewed before the license expiration delay. To renew this license, you must use the Renew+ page from the LICENSE+ area to get the best offerThe CREATOR+ (Pages) license is valid for 12 months and needs to be renewed before the license expiration delay. To renew this license, you must use the Renew+ page from the LICENSE+ area to get the best offerThe CREATOR+ (Storage) license is valid for 12 months and needs to be renewed before the license expiration delay. To renew this license, you must use the Renew+ page from the LICENSE+ area to get the best offer==> Check the LICENSES - EXPIRATION information to know more about this subject.ABUSE* CAUTION : in case of abuse of these Terms of Use : your license, your option(s), your FORUM access, your LICENSE+ access, your CREATOR+ access will be suspended without warning ... and your accounts, including your files, may be deleted !==> if you do not agree to any of the terms of this agreement, then do not use a WinReducer License, including their respective functionalities, and/or the WinReducer Software.Updated on 19 July 2026
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