use Dispatcher.Invoke

changed from manually setting the taskbar overlay, progressvalue and progress state to setting them through a function

.github/workflows/close-old-issues.yaml

@@ -30,6 +30,10 @@ jobs:
         # Sends a message for both the Stale and Close events of an issue.
         stale-issue-message: "This issue was marked as stale because it has been inactive for 7 days"
         close-issue-message: "This issue was closed because it has been inactive for 7 days since it was marked as stale"
+        # Increase this value if the project receives a lot of
+        # PRs (yes.. apparently they're processed no matter what) & Issues.
+        # Default value for it (according to the docs) is 30
+        operations-per-run: 100
         # Make this field equal true if you want to test your configuration if it works correctly or not
         debug-only: false
         repo-token: ${{ secrets.GITHUB_TOKEN }}

.github/workflows/pre-release.yaml

@@ -22,7 +22,7 @@ jobs:
           $version = ''
           Get-Content ./winutil.ps1 -TotalCount 30 | ForEach-Object {
             if ($_ -match 'Version\s*:\s*(\d{2}\.\d{2}\.\d{2})') {
-              $version = $matches[1]
+              $version = "pre"+$matches[1]
               echo "version=$version" >> $GITHUB_ENV
               echo "::set-output name=version::$version"
               break

.github/workflows/release.yaml

@@ -38,5 +38,6 @@ jobs:
           name: Release ${{ steps.extract_version.outputs.version }}
           files: ./winutil.ps1
           prerelease: false
+          make_latest: "true"
         env:
           GITHUB_TOKEN: ${{ secrets.GITHUB_TOKEN }}

KnownIssues.md

@@ -1,4 +1,37 @@
 ## Known Issues and Fixes
+
+### Launch Issues:
+
+- Windows Security (formerly Defender) and other anti-virus software are known to block the script. The script gets flagged due to the fact that it requires administrator privileges & makes drastic system changes.
+  - If possible: Allow script in Anti-Virus software settings.
+
+- If you are having TLS 1.2 issues, or are having trouble resolving `christitus.com/win` then run with the following command:
+
+```
+[Net.ServicePointManager]::SecurityProtocol=[Net.SecurityProtocolType]::Tls12;iex(New-Object Net.WebClient).DownloadString('https://github.com/ChrisTitusTech/winutil/releases/latest/download/winutil.ps1')
+```
+
+- If you are unable to resolve `christitus.com/win` and are getting  errors launching the tool, it might be due to India blocking GitHub's content domain and preventing downloads.
+  - Source: <https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/gadgets-news/github-content-domain-blocked-for-these-indian-users-reports/articleshow/96687992.cms>
+
+If you are still having issues try using a **VPN**, or changing your **DNS provider** to:
+
+| `1.1.1.1` | `1.0.0.1` | or  | `8.8.8.8` | `8.8.4.4` |
+|---------|---------|-----|---------|---------|
+
+- Script doesn't run/PowerShell crashes:
+  1. Press Windows Key+X and select 'PowerShell (Admin)' (Windows 10) or 'Windows Terminal (Admin)' (Windows 11)
+  2. Run:
+  ```
+  Set-ExecutionPolicy Unrestricted -Scope Process -Force
+  ```
+  3. Run:
+  ```
+  irm christitus.com/win | iex
+  ```
+  
+### Other Issues:
+
 - Windows taking longer to shut down:
   - [#69](https://github.com/ChrisTitusTech/winutil/issues/69) Turn on fast startup: Press Windows key + R, then type:
   ```
@@ -16,6 +49,9 @@ Get-Service -Name "XboxGipSvc" | Set-Service -StartupType Automatic
 
 - Winget requires interaction on first run: Manually type 'y' and 'enter' into the PowerShell console to continue
 - (Windows 11) Quick Settings no longer works: Launch the Script and click 'Enable Action Center'
+
+- Explorer no longer launches: Go to Control Panel, File Explorer Options, Change the 'Open File Explorer to' option to 'This PC'.
+
 - Script doesn't run/PowerShell crashes:
   1. Press Windows Key+X and select 'PowerShell (Admin)' (Windows 10) or 'Windows Terminal (Admin)' (Windows 11)
   2. Run:
@@ -25,4 +61,4 @@ Get-Service -Name "XboxGipSvc" | Set-Service -StartupType Automatic
   3. Run:
   ```
   irm christitus.com/win | iex
-  ```
+  ```

README.md

@@ -34,6 +34,9 @@ If this site is not reachable from your country, please try running it directly
 irm "https://github.com/ChrisTitusTech/winutil/releases/latest/download/winutil.ps1" | iex
 ```
 
+If you still have Issues, refer to [Known Issues](https://github.com/ChrisTitusTech/winutil/blob/main/KnownIssues.md).
+
+
 #### Automation
 
 Some features are available through automation. This allows you to save your config file pass it to Winutil walk away and come back to a finished system. Here is how you can set it up currently with Winutil >24.01.15
@@ -52,21 +55,6 @@ iex "& { $(irm christitus.com/win) } -Config [path-to-your-config] -Run"
 7. Have a cup of coffee! Come back when it's done.
 
 
-## Issues:
-
-- If you are unable to resolve christitus.com/win and are getting  errors launching the tool, it might be due to India blocking GitHub's content domain and preventing downloads. You may use a VPN or change your DNS provider to Google/Cloudflare/etc.
-
-Source: <https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/gadgets-news/github-content-domain-blocked-for-these-indian-users-reports/articleshow/96687992.cms>
-
-- Windows Security (formerly Defender) and other anti-virus software are known to block the script. The script gets flagged due to the fact that it requires administrator privileges & makes drastic system changes.
-
-- If you are having TLS 1.2 issues, or are having trouble resolving `christitus.com/win` then run with the following command:
-
-```
-[Net.ServicePointManager]::SecurityProtocol=[Net.SecurityProtocolType]::Tls12;iex(New-Object Net.WebClient).DownloadString('https://raw.githubusercontent.com/ChrisTitusTech/winutil/main/winutil.ps1')
-```
-
-If you are still having issues try changing your DNS provider to 1.1.1.1 || 1.0.0.1 or 8.8.8.8 || 8.8.4.4
 
 ## Support
 - To morally and mentally support the project, make sure to leave a ⭐️!

functions/private/Install-WinUtilChoco.ps1

@@ -13,16 +13,20 @@ function Install-WinUtilChoco {
         if((Test-WinUtilPackageManager -choco) -eq "installed") {
             return
         }
+        
+        $sync.form.Dispatcher.Invoke([action]{ Set-WinUtilTaskbaritem -state "Indeterminate" })
 
         Write-Host "Seems Chocolatey is not installed, installing now."
         Set-ExecutionPolicy Bypass -Scope Process -Force; Invoke-Expression ((New-Object System.Net.WebClient).DownloadString('https://chocolatey.org/install.ps1')) -ErrorAction Stop
         powershell choco feature enable -n allowGlobalConfirmation
+        $sync.form.Dispatcher.Invoke([action]{ Set-WinUtilTaskbaritem -state "None" })
 
     }
     Catch {
         Write-Host "===========================================" -Foregroundcolor Red
         Write-Host "--     Chocolatey failed to install     ---" -Foregroundcolor Red
         Write-Host "===========================================" -Foregroundcolor Red
+        $sync.form.Dispatcher.Invoke([action]{ Set-WinUtilTaskbaritem -state "Error" })
     }
 
 }

functions/private/Install-WinUtilProgramChoco.ps1

@@ -80,6 +80,7 @@ function Install-WinUtilProgramChoco {
             }
 	}
         $x++
+        # $sync.form.Dispatcher.Invoke([action]{ Set-WinUtilTaskbaritem -state "Normal" -value $using:x/$using:count })
     }
     Write-Progress -Activity "$manage Applications" -Status "Finished" -Completed
 

functions/private/Install-WinUtilProgramWinget.ps1

@@ -97,6 +97,7 @@ Function Install-WinUtilProgramWinget {
             }
         }
         $X++
+        # $sync.form.Dispatcher.Invoke([action]{ Set-WinUtilTaskbaritem -state "Normal" -value $using:x/$using:count })
     }
     Write-Progress -Activity "$manage Applications" -Status "Finished" -Completed
     return $failedPackages;

functions/private/Install-WinUtilWinget.ps1

@@ -19,6 +19,8 @@ function Install-WinUtilWinget {
             Write-Host "`nWinget is not Installed. Continuing with install.`r" -ForegroundColor Red
         }
 
+        $sync.form.Dispatcher.Invoke([action]{ Set-WinUtilTaskbaritem -state "Indeterminate" })
+
         # Gets the computer's information
         if ($null -eq $sync.ComputerInfo){
             $ComputerInfo = Get-ComputerInfo -ErrorAction Stop
@@ -63,4 +65,6 @@ function Install-WinUtilWinget {
             throw [WingetFailedInstall]::new('Failed to install!')
         }
     }
+    $sync.form.Dispatcher.Invoke([action]{ Set-WinUtilTaskbaritem -state "None" })
+    
 }

functions/private/Invoke-WinUtilFeatureInstall.ps1

@@ -10,6 +10,8 @@ function Invoke-WinUtilFeatureInstall {
         $CheckBox
     )
 
+    # $sync.form.Dispatcher.Invoke([action]{ Set-WinUtilTaskbaritem -state "Normal" -value 1/$using:CheckBox.Count })
+
     $CheckBox | ForEach-Object {
         if($sync.configs.feature.$psitem.feature){
             Foreach( $feature in $sync.configs.feature.$psitem.feature ){
@@ -23,6 +25,7 @@ function Invoke-WinUtilFeatureInstall {
                     }
 
                     else{
+                        Set-WinUtilTaskbaritem -state "Error"
                         Write-Warning "Unable to Install $feature due to unhandled exception"
                         Write-Warning $psitem.Exception.StackTrace
                     }
@@ -36,6 +39,7 @@ function Invoke-WinUtilFeatureInstall {
 
                     Write-Host "Running Script for $psitem"
                     Invoke-Command $scriptblock -ErrorAction stop
+                    $sync.form.Dispatcher.Invoke([action]{ Set-WinUtilTaskbaritem -state "None" })
                 }
                 Catch{
                     if ($psitem.Exception.Message -like "*requires elevation*"){
@@ -43,6 +47,7 @@ function Invoke-WinUtilFeatureInstall {
                     }
 
                     else{
+                        $sync.form.Dispatcher.Invoke([action]{ Set-WinUtilTaskbaritem -state "Error" })
                         Write-Warning "Unable to Install $feature due to unhandled exception"
                         Write-Warning $psitem.Exception.StackTrace
                     }

functions/private/Set-WinUtilTaskbarItem.ps1

@@ -0,0 +1,67 @@
+    <#
+
+    .SYNOPSIS
+        Modifies the Taskbaritem of the WPF Form
+
+    .PARAMETER state & value
+        Value can be between 0 and 1, 0 being no progress done yet and 1 being fully completed
+        State can be 'None' > No progress, 'Indeterminate' > Without value, 'Normal' > when using value, 'Error' > Red (when using value), 'Paused' > Yellow (when using value)
+
+    .PARAMETER overlay
+        Overlay icon to display on the taskbar item
+
+    .EXAMPLE
+        Set-WinUtilTaskbaritem -value 0.5 -state "Normal"
+        Set-WinUtilTaskbaritem -state "Error"
+        Set-WinUtilTaskbaritem -state "Indeterminate"
+        Set-WinUtilTaskbaritem -description "This is a description"
+        Set-WinUtilTaskbaritem -overlay "C:\path\to\icon.png"
+
+    #>
+
+
+function Set-WinUtilTaskbaritem {
+    param (
+        [double]$value,
+        $state,
+        $overlay,
+        $description
+    )
+
+    if ($value) {
+        $sync["Form"].taskbarItemInfo.ProgressValue = $value
+    }
+
+    if ($state) {
+        $sync["Form"].taskbarItemInfo.ProgressState = $state
+    }
+
+    if ($overlay -and (Test-Path $overlay)) {
+        # Read the image file as a byte array
+        $imageBytes = [System.IO.File]::ReadAllBytes($overlay)
+
+        # Convert the byte array to a Base64 string
+        [System.Convert]::ToBase64String($imageBytes)
+
+        # Load the image file as a bitmap
+        $bitmap = [System.Drawing.Bitmap]::new($overlay)
+
+        # Create a streaming image by streaming the bitmap to a memory stream
+        $memoryStream = [System.IO.MemoryStream]::new()
+        $bitmap.Save($memoryStream, [System.Drawing.Imaging.ImageFormat]::Png)
+        $memoryStream.Position = 0
+
+        # Create a bitmap image from the memory stream
+        $bitmapImage = [System.Windows.Media.Imaging.BitmapImage]::new()
+        $bitmapImage.BeginInit()
+        $bitmapImage.StreamSource = $memoryStream
+        $bitmapImage.EndInit()
+        $bitmapImage.Freeze()
+
+        $sync["Form"].taskbarItemInfo.Overlay = $bitmapImage
+    }
+
+    if ($description) {
+        $sync["Form"].taskbarItemInfo.Description = $description
+    }
+}

functions/public/Invoke-WPFGetInstalled.ps1

@@ -24,6 +24,7 @@ function Invoke-WPFGetInstalled {
         param($checkbox, $DebugPreference)
 
         $sync.ProcessRunning = $true
+        $sync.form.Dispatcher.Invoke([action]{ Set-WinUtilTaskbaritem -state "Indeterminate" })
 
         if($checkbox -eq "winget"){
             Write-Host "Getting Installed Programs..."
@@ -42,5 +43,6 @@ function Invoke-WPFGetInstalled {
 
         Write-Host "Done..."
         $sync.ProcessRunning = $false
+        $sync.form.Dispatcher.Invoke([action] { Set-WinUtilTaskbaritem -state "None" })
     }
 }

functions/public/Invoke-WPFGetIso.ps1

@@ -16,6 +16,7 @@ function Invoke-WPFGetIso {
     $sync.BusyText.Text="N Busy"
 
 
+
     Write-Host "         _                     __    __  _         "
 	Write-Host "  /\/\  (_)  ___  _ __   ___  / / /\ \ \(_) _ __   "
 	Write-Host " /    \ | | / __|| '__| / _ \ \ \/  \/ /| || '_ \  "
@@ -88,6 +89,8 @@ function Invoke-WPFGetIso {
         return
     }
 
+    Set-WinUtilTaskbaritem -state "Indeterminate"
+
     # Detect the file size of the ISO and compare it with the free space of the system drive
     $isoSize = (Get-Item -Path $filePath).Length
     Write-Debug "Size of ISO file: $($isoSize) bytes"
@@ -239,6 +242,7 @@ function Invoke-WPFGetIso {
 
     $sync.BusyMessage.Visibility="Hidden"
     $sync.ProcessRunning = $false
+    Set-WinUtilTaskbaritem -state "None"
 }
 
 

functions/public/Invoke-WPFInstall.ps1

@@ -20,8 +20,10 @@ function Invoke-WPFInstall {
         return
     }
 
+
     Invoke-WPFRunspace -ArgumentList $PackagesToInstall -DebugPreference $DebugPreference -ScriptBlock {
         param($PackagesToInstall, $DebugPreference)
+        # $sync.form.Dispatcher.Invoke([action]{ Set-WinUtilTaskbaritem -state "Normal" -value 1/$using:PackagesToInstall.Count })
         $packagesWinget, $packagesChoco = {
             $packagesWinget = [System.Collections.Generic.List`1[System.Object]]::new()
             $packagesChoco = [System.Collections.Generic.List`1[System.Object]]::new()
@@ -52,11 +54,13 @@ function Invoke-WPFInstall {
             Write-Host "==========================================="
             Write-Host "--      Installs have finished          ---"
             Write-Host "==========================================="
+            $sync.form.Dispatcher.Invoke([action]{ Set-WinUtilTaskbaritem -state "None" })
         }
         Catch {
             Write-Host "==========================================="
             Write-Host "Error: $_"
             Write-Host "==========================================="
+            $sync.form.Dispatcher.Invoke([action]{ Set-WinUtilTaskbaritem -state "Error" })
         }
         Start-Sleep -Seconds 5
         $sync.ProcessRunning = $False

functions/public/Invoke-WPFMicrowin.ps1

@@ -4,6 +4,7 @@ function Invoke-WPFMicrowin {
         Invoke MicroWin routines...
     #>
 
+
 	if($sync.ProcessRunning) {
         $msg = "GetIso process is currently running."
         [System.Windows.MessageBox]::Show($msg, "Winutil", [System.Windows.MessageBoxButton]::OK, [System.Windows.MessageBoxImage]::Warning)
@@ -42,6 +43,8 @@ public class PowerManagement {
         return
     }
 
+	Set-WinUtilTaskbaritem -state "Indeterminate"
+
     Write-Host "Target ISO location: $($SaveDialog.FileName)"
 
 	$index = $sync.MicrowinWindowsFlavors.SelectedValue.Split(":")[0].Trim()
@@ -477,5 +480,6 @@ public class PowerManagement {
 		# Allow the machine to sleep again (optional)
 		[PowerManagement]::SetThreadExecutionState(0)
 		$sync.ProcessRunning = $false
+		Set-WinUtilTaskbaritem -state "None"
 	}
 }

functions/public/Invoke-WPFUnInstall.ps1

@@ -29,8 +29,10 @@ function Invoke-WPFUnInstall {
 
     if($confirm -eq "No"){return}
 
+
     Invoke-WPFRunspace -ArgumentList $PackagesToInstall -DebugPreference $DebugPreference -ScriptBlock {
         param($PackagesToInstall, $DebugPreference)
+        # $sync.form.Dispatcher.Invoke([action]{ Set-WinUtilTaskbaritem -state "Normal" -value 1/$using:PackagesToInstall.Count })
         $packagesWinget, $packagesChoco = {
             $packagesWinget = [System.Collections.Generic.List`1[System.Object]]::new()
             $packagesChoco = [System.Collections.Generic.List`1[System.Object]]::new()
@@ -66,11 +68,13 @@ function Invoke-WPFUnInstall {
             Write-Host "==========================================="
             Write-Host "--       Uninstalls have finished       ---"
             Write-Host "==========================================="
+            $sync.form.Dispatcher.Invoke([action]{ Set-WinUtilTaskbaritem -state "None" })
         }
         Catch {
             Write-Host "==========================================="
             Write-Host "Error: $_"
             Write-Host "==========================================="
+            $sync.form.Dispatcher.Invoke([action]{ Set-WinUtilTaskbaritem -state "Error" })
         }
         $sync.ProcessRunning = $False
     }

functions/public/Invoke-WPFtweaksbutton.ps1

@@ -30,15 +30,18 @@ function Invoke-WPFtweaksbutton {
 
     $sync.ProcessRunning = $true
 
+    # $sync.form.Dispatcher.Invoke([action]{ Set-WinUtilTaskbaritem -state "Normal" -value 1/$Tweaks.Count })
     $cnt = 0
     # Execute other selected tweaks
     foreach ($tweak in $Tweaks) {
       Write-Debug "This is a tweak to run $tweak count: $cnt"
       Invoke-WinUtilTweaks $tweak
       $cnt += 1
+      # $sync.form.Dispatcher.Invoke([action]{ Set-WinUtilTaskbaritem -value ($using:cnt/$using:Tweaks.Count)})
     }
 
     $sync.ProcessRunning = $false
+    $sync.form.Dispatcher.Invoke([action]{ Set-WinUtilTaskbaritem -state "None" })
     Write-Host "================================="
     Write-Host "--     Tweaks are Finished    ---"
     Write-Host "================================="

functions/public/Invoke-WPFundoall.ps1

@@ -24,12 +24,14 @@ function Invoke-WPFundoall {
         param($Tweaks, $DebugPreference)
 
         $sync.ProcessRunning = $true
+        # $sync.form.Dispatcher.Invoke([action]{ Set-WinUtilTaskbaritem -state "Normal" -value $using:Tweaks.Count })
 
         Foreach ($tweak in $tweaks){
             Invoke-WinUtilTweaks $tweak -undo $true
         }
 
         $sync.ProcessRunning = $false
+        $sync.form.Dispatcher.Invoke([action]{ Set-WinUtilTaskbaritem -state "None" })
         Write-Host "=================================="
         Write-Host "---  Undo Tweaks are Finished  ---"
         Write-Host "=================================="

scripts/main.ps1

@@ -153,6 +153,16 @@ Invoke-WPFRunspace -ScriptBlock {
 # Print the logo
 Invoke-WPFFormVariables
 
+# download the logo
+$logoUrl = "https://christitus.com/images/logo-full.png"
+# Download the image
+$logoPath = "$env:TEMP\cttlogo.png"
+Invoke-WebRequest -Uri $logoUrl -OutFile $logoPath
+
+# Progress bar in taskbaritem > Set-WinUtilProgressbar
+$sync["Form"].TaskbarItemInfo = New-Object System.Windows.Shell.TaskbarItemInfo
+Set-WinUtilTaskbaritem -state "None"
+
 # Set the titlebar
 $sync["Form"].title = $sync["Form"].title + " " + $sync.version
 # Set the commands that will run when the form is closed
@@ -287,37 +297,8 @@ Add-Type @"
         }
     }
 
-
-    # Using a TaskbarItem Overlay until someone figures out how to replace the icon correctly
-
-    # URL of the image
-    $imageUrl = "https://christitus.com/images/logo-full.png"
-
-    # Download the image
-    $imagePath = "$env:TEMP\logo-full.png"
-    Invoke-WebRequest -Uri $imageUrl -OutFile $imagePath
-
-    # Read the image file as a byte array
-    $imageBytes = [System.IO.File]::ReadAllBytes($imagePath)
-
-    # Convert the byte array to a Base64 string
-    $base64String = [System.Convert]::ToBase64String($imageBytes)
-
-    # Create a streaming image by streaming the base64 string to a bitmap streamsource
-    $bitmap = New-Object System.Windows.Media.Imaging.BitmapImage
-    $bitmap.BeginInit()
-    $bitmap.StreamSource = [System.IO.MemoryStream][System.Convert]::FromBase64String($base64String)
-    $bitmap.EndInit()
-    $bitmap.Freeze()
-
-    # Ensure TaskbarItemInfo is created if not already
-    if (-not $sync["Form"].TaskbarItemInfo) {
-        $sync["Form"].TaskbarItemInfo = New-Object System.Windows.Shell.TaskbarItemInfo
-    }
-
     # Set the overlay icon for the taskbar
-    $sync["Form"].TaskbarItemInfo.Overlay = $bitmap
-
+    Set-WinUtilTaskbaritem -overlay $logoPath
 
     $rect = New-Object RECT
     [Window]::GetWindowRect($windowHandle, [ref]$rect)

windev.ps1

@@ -16,7 +16,7 @@
 function Get-LatestRelease {
     try {
         $releases = Invoke-RestMethod -Uri 'https://api.github.com/repos/ChrisTitusTech/winutil/releases'
-        $latestRelease = $releases | Select-Object -First 1
+        $latestRelease = $releases | Where-Object {$_.prerelease -eq $true} | Select-Object -First 1
         return $latestRelease.tag_name
     } catch {
         Write-Host "Error fetching release data: $_" -ForegroundColor Red