MercClean - GUI

A Windows desktop application (WinForms) that provides a one-stop GUI for various system maintenance tasks—like SFC scans, DISM checks, clearing temp files/cache, and more. This tool is especially helpful for quickly troubleshooting and cleaning up Windows machines, with the ability to cancel operations mid-run if needed.

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Features

1. Run All

   • Sequentially executes a full suite of scans and cleanups:
     • SFC (sfc /scannow)
     • DISM CheckHealth, ScanHealth, RestoreHealth
     • Clear temporary files, browser caches
     • Disk Cleanup
     • Drive optimization
     • DNS cache flush

2. Individual Maintenance Tasks

   • Each function—SFC, DISM, Clear Temp, etc.—is available as a separate button.

3. Browser Data Management

   • Clear Browser Cache: Removes browser cache files
   • Optional Login Data Clearing: New checkbox feature allows you to optionally clear browser login data (cookies, saved passwords, etc.) with a warning popup for confirmation

4. Kill Process

   • Allows you to cancel a currently running maintenance operation at any time, including stopping the entire "Run All" sequence.

5. Detailed Terminal Output

   • Displays real-time command output (stdout/stderr) in a terminal-like text box, so you can monitor progress and see any errors.

6. Links & Credits

   • Quick buttons to open relevant websites or show credits.

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Screenshots

Requirements

• Windows 10 or higher
• .NET 6+ or .NET Framework 4.7.2+ (depending on your project setup)
• NoW YoU CaN RuN ApP DiReCtLy WiThOuT AnY DePeNdANcIeS :)
• Administrator privileges (the application checks at startup)

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Installation and Usage

1. Clone or Download this repository.
2. Open in Visual Studio (or another IDE supporting WinForms) and ensure you have the correct .NET SDK/Target.
3. Build the solution, which creates an .exe (or .exe + .dll for .NET 6+) inside the bin\Debug\net6.0-windows\ or bin\Release\net6.0-windows\ folder (depending on your build configuration).
4. Run as Administrator. The application will display an error if not run with elevated privileges.

OR JUST INSTALL LATEST RELEASE :)

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How to Use

1. Launch MercClean - GUI.exe (right-click and "Run as administrator," if necessary).
2. Click any of the maintenance buttons, such as:
   • SFC Scan to run sfc /scannow.
   • DISM CheckHealth / ScanHealth / RestoreHealth for DISM checks.
   • Clear Temp or Clear Cache for quick file clean-ups.
   • Disk Cleanup or Optimize Drives for thorough Windows maintenance.
   • Clear DNS to flush the DNS cache.
3. Browser Data Options:
   • Use Clear Cache to remove browser cache files only.
   • Check the "Clear browser login data" checkbox if you also want to remove cookies, saved passwords, and other login-related data (a warning popup will confirm your choice).
4. Run All to perform every task in sequence.
5. If you need to abort, press Kill Process, which stops the current command and cancels any remaining tasks.

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Recent Updates

Version 1.2.5 - Core Functionality Improvements:

• Browser Login Data Protection: MAJOR FIX - Resolved critical issue where browser login data (cookies, saved passwords, session data) was being inadvertently cleared during cache cleanup operations
• Selective Browser Cleaning: Implemented separate controls for cache clearing vs. login data clearing, giving users full control over what gets removed
• Safety Confirmation System: Added warning popup with explicit confirmation when attempting to clear sensitive login data
• Improved User Control: Users can now safely clean browser cache without losing their saved passwords and login sessions
• Automatic Update Checking: Added background update checking that compares current version with latest GitHub releases and notifies users when updates are available

Additional Enhancements:

• Application Icon: Added custom application icon that displays in the title bar, taskbar, and file explorer
• Dynamic Version Display: Version number in the UI now automatically updates based on assembly version
• Improved Build System: Enhanced standalone executable generation with proper icon integration
• Enhanced UI: Dark theme styling for the new checkbox to match the application design

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Contributing

Contributions and pull requests are welcome! If you have bug fixes or new features to add:

1. Fork this repository.
2. Create a new branch with a descriptive name.
3. Commit and push your changes.
4. Create a pull request describing the modifications.

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Credits

• X: @Mercenarry_ – For the original command-line concept.
• DPixel Team – For additional functionalities, GUI improvements, and the kill-process feature.
• Lilnynho – The generated executable can be distributed without requiring the installation of the .NET Runtime.