OrdinarySpace by Jannik Giera

OrdinarySpace is a powerful tool designed to help you manage and optimize your Windows system. Whether your C Drive usage is at 100% or you just want to organize your files, clear up space, or debloat Windows, this tool has got you covered.

Features

• Organize Files: Automatically organizes files on your Desktop, Downloads, Documents, Pictures, Music, and Videos folders into categorized subfolders.
• Clear Up Space: Clears temporary files, prefetch data, Windows Update cache, Windows Error Reporting, and the Recycle Bin to free up space.
• Debloat Windows: Removes unnecessary Windows apps and disables unnecessary Windows features to optimize system performance.
• Show C Drive Health: Displays the health status of your C Drive.
• Blank Start: Disables unnecessary startup programs to speed up boot time.
• Duplicate File Finder: Finds and helps you delete duplicate files in your system.
• Large File Finder: Identifies files larger than 500 MB, allowing you to delete them if needed.
• Browser Cache Cleaner: Clears cache from popular browsers like Chrome, Edge, Firefox, Brave, and Opera.

How to Run

Running in Python

1. Prerequisites:

   • Ensure you have Python installed on your system.
   • Install the required dependencies by running:

     pip install -r requirements.txt

2. Running the Script:

   • Run as Administrator: It is highly recommended to run the script with administrator privileges to ensure it has the necessary permissions to perform system operations.
   • Navigate to the project directory.
   • Run the script using Python with administrator rights:

     python main.py

     • On Windows, you can open Command Prompt or PowerShell as an administrator and then run the above command.

Running as an Executable (EXE)

1. Prerequisites:

   • Ensure you have the dist directory in your project folder.
   • Locate the OrdinarySpace.exe file inside the dist directory.

2. Running the Executable:

   • Run as Administrator: Always run the executable with administrator privileges to ensure it can perform system-level operations.
   • Right-click the OrdinarySpace.exe file and select "Run as administrator".
   • Alternatively, you can run it from the command line with elevated privileges:

     ./dist/OrdinarySpace.exe

     • Open Command Prompt or PowerShell as an administrator and then run the above command.

Troubleshooting

Windows Defender Marks the EXE as a Virus

Windows Defender or other antivirus software might flag the executable as a potential threat due to its file manipulation capabilities. Here’s what you can do:

1. Add an Exception:

   • Open Windows Defender.
   • Go to "Virus & threat protection" > "Manage settings" > "Exclusions".
   • Add the OrdinarySpace.exe file or the entire dist directory as an exclusion.

2. Verify the Source:

   • Ensure that the executable was downloaded from a trusted source or built from the provided source code.

3. Run as Administrator:

   • Always run the executable with administrator rights to ensure it has the necessary permissions to perform system operations.

Contributing

If you'd like to contribute to this project, feel free to fork the repository and submit a pull request. Any contributions are welcome!

License

This project is licensed under the MIT License. See the LICENSE file for more details.

Acknowledgments

• Schnazzell: A special thanks to Schnazzell (Lucas) for motivating the creation of this tool. Check out his socials:
  • Twitch
  • YouTube
  • Twitter
  • Instagram

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Note: Always run this tool with caution, especially when performing operations like file deletion or system debloating. Make sure to back up important data before proceeding. Always run the tool as an administrator to ensure it has the necessary permissions to perform system-level operations.