v3.8.8

Release Notes

Console2Desk:

• Improved the timing management in the code, as the previous version was "over-optimized" for switching between the two modes (Desktop/Console), which could cause a white File Explorer window to appear. Special thanks to user @leojole from Discord group to reporting this issue.
• Fixed the Toggle Switch VRR and Opt. Windowed Games (set to ON):, which in rare configurations was not applying the function correctly.
• Added a check for Steam Deck in the Toggle Switch Optimize Memory by BCD (set to ON):. Now, if you're using a Steam Deck, the code will not run and will notify you, warning that it's highly discouraged to use this feature on the device. Special thanks to @AllevatoreAnonimo, to keep testing on it.

v3.8.5

Release Notes

Console2Desk:

• Fixed rare bugs in certain configurations when pressing Desktop Mode and Console Mode. Special thanks to @prob and user @naiber#6403 from the Discord group for reporting.
• Improved code flow for the Desktop Mode and Console Mode buttons.
• Added a small loading icon to enhance touch screen experience when enabling/disabling Windows Defender via the animated icon.

HotKeys4Console2Desk:

• Fixed the bug where the pointer was not displaying the correct colored animation.
• Minor update: now when pressing YES to update, the code redirects to the C2D Release page. (In the next major release, I will try to introduce a more autonomous function.)

v3.8.0

Release Notes

Console2Desk:

1. New Wi-Fi Function in Console Mode: The Windows Wi-Fi menu has been rebuilt from scratch. Now, when in Console Mode, you can manage Wi-Fi networks directly from C2D, just like in Desktop Mode.

2. New Power Menu: Added a new button and rebuilt the Windows menu for shutting down, restarting, and turning off the monitor of your device directly from C2D.

3. Temporary Desktop Mode: Added a new button and function in Settings called Temporary Desktop Mode. This button helps you switch to Desktop Mode temporarily (without making it permanent). It is especially useful when you need to perform temporary tasks in Desktop Mode. Upon reboot, the device will return to Console Mode. Special thanks to @AllevatoreAnonimo for the suggestion/idea.

4. HandleOS Exclusive: Added a new button and menu to fully reactivate Sleep Mode and Hibernate Mode. The new menu also explains the pros and cons of enabling these features, as HandleOS disables them by default.

5. Tweak Paradise - Added the following new switches:

• Hardware Acceleration ON/OFF
• VRR and Windows Games Optimization
• RDP (Remote Desktop Protocol) Optimization – Allows you to play games or use remote connections in RDP with full power and low latency. Special thanks to @AllevatoreAnonimo for contributing code.
• WDDM Driver Switch – Part of RDP optimizations for using XDDM drivers on Nvidia cards. It can also be used on AMD cards but may not be beneficial for certain configurations. Activate it only if you are sure it will improve your setup. Special thanks to @AllevatoreAnonimo for contributing code.

6. Improved Windows Defender Management: Windows Defender can now be disabled in Console Mode, so you no longer need to switch to Desktop Mode to turn it off.
7. New Windows Defender Icon: The icon is now dynamic. If Windows Defender is active, the icon will be colored. Once it is deactivated, the icon will turn grey.
8. Integer Scaling Support: Added support for the current generation of Handled GPD and Steam Deck devices with APU in the Integer Scaling section. Special thanks to @AllevatoreAnonimo and @carlo_depas from the HandleOS Discord group.
9. Improved Virtual Keyboard Management: Fixed a rare issue where switching between Console Mode and Desktop Mode could throw an exception of type 'System.String'. Thanks to Prob for reporting the issue.
10. Slightly Enlarged the Tweak Paradise Icon for better visibility.
11. General Improvements: Various minor improvements in error handling and code organization.

HotKeys4Console2Desk:

1. HandleOS Exclusive: Added a new function to switch the Mouse Pointer theme between Light Mode and Dark Mode when using Desktop Mode.
2. HotKeys4Console2Desk Description Updated: Added details about in its description.

HandleOS:

1. New Pointer Icons: Added icons for theme switching in HandleOS_icons.dll.

v3.5.0

Release Note

Console2Desk:

• Removed the small Let's Boost FPS menu from Settings to make room for future functionalities.
• Introduced a new button with a dedicated section for HandleOS users called Tweak Paradise, where we'll push the hardware to its limits (more switches to come in future updates).
• Expanded Driver Support for AMD No Shutter switch, now including support for AMD 780m. Special thanks to @mattitotti from the HandleOS Discord group for reporting the issue.
• Added new SDI Low Latency switch, a feature implemented for AMD, INTEL XE, and NVIDIA GPUs.
• New switch added to suppress pop-up messages related to Game Bar from the Store. Special thanks to @AllevatoreAnonimo for the suggestion and support.
• Improved the Optimize Memory by BCD switch code, which now specifies how to disable paging (an important step before activating this feature).
• Enhanced the code and rewrote the title for the Fix Touch Keyboard switch. This improvement enhances the button's functionality and also affects the Desktop Mode and Console Mode buttons.
• Fixed and improved the code for the Min/Rest/Open Steam - Playnite button, which now properly handles Steam or programs with paths containing spaces. Special thanks to @AllevatoreAnonimo for support and bug reporting.
• Added support for AMD 780m drivers to the 15 Resolutions 16:10 Screen button. Thanks to @mattitotti from the HandleOS Discord group for reporting the issue.
• Added support for AMD 780m drivers to the 15 Resolutions 16:9 Screen button. Thanks again to @mattitotti for reporting the issue.
• Improved error message handling across all four resolution buttons.
• Enhanced the Integer Scaling button by improving error messages and adding support for AMD 780m drivers.
• In Input2Desk, C2D now includes the modern Windows keyboard, accessible via the Y button on the controller. The classic touch keyboard is still available and can be accessed using the X button on the controller (offering more options).
• Improved the Commands Info window to specify the new Touch Keyboard.
• Other minor code improvements throughout C2D.

HotKeys4Console2Desk:

• Code improvements in the handling of HandleOS Tab View.

v3.1.0

Release Notes

Console2Desk:

• New Fix Wifi Button in HandleOS Restore Boost: This new button restores the WiFi service in cases where it disappears from the taskbar, an issue affecting some devices. (Thanks to @Xeladon for reporting the bug and @Leo-Tamioky from the HandleOS Discord group for testing)
• Expanded Reduce Network Latency Functionality: Now extends to WiFi networks and other connections. (Thanks to @alcopsy for discovering the bug and @Leo-Tamioky for testing)
• Fixed Info Button Bug: Resolved an issue where the Info button on the main page didn’t follow window resizing.
• Minor UI Fixes: Adjusted colors for better button visibility in C2D.

HotKeys4Console2Desk:

• Fixed ClipBoard History Bug: Adjusted the code, and added a notification to reboot the system for the changes to take effect. (Thanks to @alcopsy for reporting the bug)
• Faster Video Mode Switching: Reduced Video transition time between Desktop Mode and Console Mode to around 6-7 seconds for a quicker switch.

C2D Installer for HandleOS:

• Restored Windows Photo Viewer: The lightweight classic Windows Photo Viewer is now available again for various image formats. You can select it by going to Open With --> Choose another app --> Windows Photo Viewer. This provides a simple, basic image viewer for HandleOS.

v3.0.0

Release Notes

Console2Desk:

• HandleOS NEWS: A small window that keeps us updated on when we can all upgrade to the next Windows release together!
• Fix AMD Integer Scaling: Now more accurately searches for the AMD driver and applies the AMD Integer Scaling option with improved precision. (Special thanks to @alcopsy for finding the bug.)
• Upgrade to Minimize/Maximize Playnite/Steam button: Now it maximizes, minimizes, and reopens the preconfigured program for Console Mode. This new functionality is designed specifically to enhance features in Console Mode. (Thanks to @leojole from the HandleOS Discord group for identifying the bug.)
• Added functionality when opening C2D: You can now control windows using a controller without needing a mouse and keyboard. (This took several hours to implement, and special thanks go to developer @AderitoSilva for his XInputium drivers and support—without him, it wouldn’t have been possible!)
• Support for up to 4 controllers simultaneously in C2D.
• Dynamic icon: Displays and alerts users on how many controllers are connected.
• Added Info button: Consult the new C2D commands and their keyboard and mouse equivalents.
• Fix AMD Adrenaline icon: Now less intrusive when opening the AMD Adrenaline Center. (Thanks to @alcopsy for finding the bug.)
• Added UAC disable switch: Open programs without pop-up warnings—use cautiously.
• Added HandleOS Restore Boost button: Exclusively for HandleOS users, to maintain system boost and performance after Windows updates.
• Fix bug in File Explorer As Admin button: Improved tracking of the opened window to avoid interference with C2D when running in the background.
• Code improvements in several parts.

HotKeys4Console2Desk:

• Added button to transform TaskBar into Tablet Mode: Perfect feature for handheld devices. (Thanks to @alcopsy for the idea.)
• Added button to reactivate Clipboard History: Since HandleOS disables it by default to minimize background services, users who need this feature can now reactivate it via the HotKeys4Console2Desk menu. (Thanks to @alcopsy for the idea.)
• Support for up to 4 controllers simultaneously in HotKeys4Console2Desk.
• Code improvements in several parts.

v2.7.0

Release Notes

Console2Desk:

• Improved the switching system between Desktop Mode and Console Mode to prevent the virtual keyboard from continually popping up during frequent mode switches.
• Added a new icon to the Fix Touch Keyboard Keep Popping-Up function.
• Introduced a new feature in the Fix Touch Keyboard Keep Popping-Up function, allowing users to either completely disable the keyboard (which can be re-enabled by pressing the button again with dynamic icon) or perform a complete reset of the virtual keyboard for more efficient troubleshooting. This provides two modes to choose from.
• Updated the Minimize/Restore text to now read Minimize/Restore Steam - Playnite Window for greater clarity and consistency with its function.
• Clarified the File Explorer settings, now labeled as File Explorer As Admin. Opening File Explorer through this button launches it in full administrator mode, unlike the standard File Explorer opened normally.
• Added a new and exclusive feature, resurrected from Windows 7, called HandleOS Benchmark, a new companion for the flagship C2D.
• In the C2D installer, improved automation to close background programs before performing updates.

v2.5.0

Release Notes

Console2Desk:

• Fixed the overlapping of Console2Desk with the Console Settings window.
• Improved the handling of overlapping when calling File Explorer from Console2Desk.
• Enhanced the code separation for the two functions.

v2.4.0

Release Notes

Console2Desk:

• Improved the function for increasing virtual RAM, now compatible with different regions and formats.

v2.3.0

Release Notes

Console2Desk:

• The installer now, when you uninstall it, automatically closes the AudioCCMode service in the background before proceeding with the installation.
• Adjusted the behavior of always being on top, as the previous setting was too aggressive, preventing navigation or input in Settings or folders when C2D was minimized.
• Minor adjustments to the icon and text for Fix Touch Keyboard.

Hotkey4Console2Desk:

• Improved the HandleOS Tab View display, now with a clear description of how to use it.
• Added a timer that automatically closes the window after 6 seconds if no selection is made with the A key, providing dual functionality as both an informational Tab Switch View and an interactive Tab Switch View.
• Minor code improvements related to HandleOS Tab View.