Tweaking.com - Windows Repair Free/Pro Updates

the requested rights to run, in this case TI has similar rights as SYSTEM, could go worse.
in case of a windows repair or more the TI is mandatory.

anyhow the digital signature could not verify, not only from hitman, others moan same (not allowed to give it a name here):

further investigation points out that the signer is no longer valid, ended in 2015
"comodo time stamping signer" ended 11-05-2015 (may.11.2015)

for a paid product this is really poor.
at least, if it dont invoke DISM or SFC repair is futile.

 

It does both and you can use if for free.

 

The website "Tweaking.com" seems to have a new owner. "Tweaking.com" doesn't provide any additional information. As far as I know, the old owner didn't post any new posts in the last (1, 2 ??) year ? The new owner seems to be "Singular Labs".

More information:
https://www.tweaking.com/
https://www.tweaking.com/author/shane/
https://singularlabs.com/
https://shanegowland.com/about/singularlabs/

 

Had a bit of trouble finding the portable version.

Found it here:
https://www.tweaking.com/features/windows-repair-all-in-one/
(the old download link redirects to there now)

 

Shane has always been the owner. I didn't know until know, that he is also was the coder of CCEnchancer. Windows Repair continues to get regular updates.

 

You're right. I saw the name Shane and figured it would be the same person.

 

I only own 5% of tweaking now. So its under new control lol

I did buy a new domain that I'm going to be making software on but it isn't up just yet.

Windows repair burned me out, and honestly my divorce in 2017 really broke me, when you find out about your brother and wife it can brake a man. So with all that and the stress of Windows repair I was glad to let it go.

I am much better now, I'm 44 and in the best shape Ive ever been in mentally and physically. I'm ready to get back to my old self and get back to programming.

The new site, which isn't up yet is going to be pure me, no business partners and such. I am working on a drive cleaner right now and then will come up with other ideas. This time programs I don't need to stress about as I had to with Windows Repair lol

The domain I bought is SirSoft.io for Sirs Software lol, Trying to think of a logo design that I will use A.I to help me make, either a knights helmet or a top hat and mustache lol

I have been gone for a while, life knocked me out, took so time but I got up, brushed myself off and now I'm back.

 

@SMC1979 Thanks for the update and I look forward to your new software.

 

Glad to hear you've bounced back and better than ever. I'm looking forward to the new software you create

 

Thanks for letting us know Shane! It's great hearing that you are back and better than ever.

 

Here is one idèa.

1 reason that people do not use Windows restore point feature is, besides that it is slow, it is not good enough at restoring. It omitts certain files when restoring so therefore it is not safe to use. Here on Wilders many talk about fast backup and restores and many use the fastest of them all, RollbackRX. It restores in the time it takes to reboot and it only restores the boot partition and choosen drives like C:, D: E: etc. It more or less does what Windows restore point function does, but it restores everything on the chosen partitions.

During the years i have used Windows i have many times wonder why someone that can, has not improved the mentioned restore function in Windows by building a program that can and then make lots of money on it. Because it will be selling VERY good and easy with the right price. Common Windows users would have a good restore point option that works well and reliable enough to be worth using, and not hidden deep in Windows so it is hard to find. Many Windows users do not even know the feature exists. With mentioned feature a restore would be simpler to do than restoring with a backup program for those who is satisfied with this minor restore functionality.

So, create a program that can do what Windows restore point features does, but a bit faster and restoring everything on C:, and you will have a moneymaker. That i can ensure. I think you can see that too. Maybe use Windows function and tweak it a bit.

 

Here is another idèa.

Now when KC Software is going to shut down and there will be no Sumo = sotfware updater, in the future, create one.

It only has find all the program on the Pc and tell if they have updates. No program, that i am aware of, can do this. None. It does not have to be able to download and install them, just find and tell. To be able to actually find all programs, it probably has to have the ability to "Add", manually, programs to it from the Pc system.

 

Hi all. I was formerly a daily visitor to the Tweaking.com Forums website. I dealt with Tom Boggin often over the years. I had been away for almost a year. When I returned a couple of weeks ago, I noted that the Computer Support Forum, in particular, was being spammed like crazy, something that never happened while Tom was active as the Moderator. There was a message in one of their Forums some time ago wherein Tom complained that Shane was blocking his emails, see this post. I can't gain access at all to the Forum any longer, signed in or not, using Chrome and Edge.

I tried sending a PM to Shane, Julian, and Tom about the spamming issue a few weeks ago. My PM to Shane was immediately refused delivery; the same PM to Tom and Julian appeared to have been sent but never showed in my Tweaking Forum OutBox. I never got a reply. The Forum site appeared to me to be on autopilot, with no pilot!

About a week ago, I did post a topic in the Computer Support Forum that the spammers were taking over.

I last successfully logged in a few days ago. On the 7th, when I tried to log in, I was greeted with the message:


"An Error Has Occurred!
Sorry Guest, you are banned from using this forum!
Spamming
This ban is not set to expire."

I have never spammed any site. I am assuming that someone got overzealous. I am guessing that because my legitimate post expressing concern about the spammers was in that Forum that was being spammed, I was included among the "guilty." I would like to get reinstated and my name removed from any spammer listings. I was never given any reason for being banned. I am going to try reaching out to Tweaking.com Support and Singular Labs. I have two Windows Repair Pro licenses and two System Ninja 4 Pro licenses. I have been contributing to Bleeping Computer and other Forums for many years now. I can provide a list of those Forums if required. I am confident that the owners/moderators will vouch for me.

Thank you for any assistance. Have a great day.

Regards,
Phil

 

@stapp

Yes, I did. I initially posted in the Staff Forums at Bleeping Computer, trying to determine if the site was down, or if I had been banned. Grinler replied to my post with that link and said that he would reach out to Shane.

I really appreciate you pointing it out though. I would have been unaware of that post by Shane if Grinler had not known of it. I have not been active here in years, and I plan to change that. Lots of good information here.

Thank you again, and have a great day.

Regards,
Phil

PS: I have reached out to Tweaking.com Support and Singular Labs Premium Support. Awaiting replies . . .

 

Just an update. I got replies from both Tweaking.com Support and Singular Labs.

The "Shane" at Singular Labs is "Shane Gowland." He made no mention of Singular Labs having an ownership stake in Tweaking.com in his reply to me, in fact, he stated: "I'm afraid that we don't have any association with Tweaking.com." He also stated he does get confused with the other Shane.

The "Shane" at Tweaking.com is/was Shane Croft. See this link: https://www.tweaking.com/author/shane/

So we don't know who has ownership stakes in Tweaking.com right now, at least, I don't.

The good news is that Tweaking.com is going to investigate my banning:

"Thank you for reaching out to us. We are currently looking into the issue you've raised regarding your access to the Tweaking.com Forums. We understand the importance of this matter and will do our best to resolve it promptly. We appreciate your patience and will update you as soon as we have more information.

Best Regards,

Support Team "

It is very heartening to me that Tweaking.com Support was so responsive. I am optimistic that the ban will be lifted.

Have a great day.

Regards,
Phil

 

Well, it has been a month since I was banned at the Tweaking.com Forums. A company called "Fortect.com" is apparently responsible for the "security" of the Tweaking.com Forums. I have been emailing them weekly, but getting nowhere fast. Below is their latest reply.


support@fortect.com, on 2023-11-02, said:

Hi Philip Campbell,

We genuinely apologize for the extended delay and understand your increasing frustration. We recognize your long-standing involvement with Tweaking.com and truly value your contributions.

We are actively continuing our investigation into the situation. We want to ensure we have all the necessary details to properly address the issue, and sometimes these investigations are more complex than anticipated.

Please be assured that your concerns are being taken seriously. We will prioritize the review of your case and keep you updated on our progress. Your patience and understanding during this process are greatly appreciated

Best Regards,

Support Team


Every time I email them, they reply that they are investigating. They will not identify the alleged spam message or disclose any reason for my banning.

In my view, this is unacceptable. It negatively impacts my personal reputation and the reputation of all sites that have me on staff or recognize my contributions.

I will keep you updated.

Best Regards,
Phil

 

stick with it. this forum, its members or mods cannot change anything.

 

@Brummelchen

I do know that the Wilders Forums cannot do anything about my inexplicable banning, but the word should be spread. If they can do it to me, they can do it to anyone. I have never spammed, period!

You can bet that I will "stick with it." My reputation is on the line here, and it reflects on every site to which I belong and participate. On some sites, I am a staff member. The nonchalance of Fortect.com Support is unacceptable.

The Wilders Security Forums have a well-deserved international reputation, so I am relating my experience so that others may learn.

Have a great day.

Regards,
Phil

 

Phil Ive contacted them for you, pm me your email and I will have one of the head guys reach out to you.

 

Thank you, Shane. I have PM'd you, as you requested. I am grateful for your assistance. The ban has now been in force for over a month. I am making no progress in getting it lifted despite my weekly emails to them.

Have a great day.

Regards,
Phil

 

Just an update. I did PM Shane, and he responded. The ban was lifted about a week ago. No one contacted me, not Shane or Fortect. I just discovered it when I tried to login, which I was trying every two or three days.

I emailed Fortect to inquire why I was not informed of the results of their investigation. No reply received. I also PM'd Shane again. Again, no reply.

The "Computer General Support" Forum is still being spammed with about eight or so posts daily.

More interestingly, on another Forum, I had occasion to recommend to the user that he get the Tweaking.com Registry Backup program that Shane wrote. I was astonished that the only software shown as available on the Tweaking.com site two days ago was the Windows Repair tool. All of the other Tweaking.com software apps had disappeared. I referred that user to the Bleeping Computer website, which does offer that download.

Draw your own conclusions . . .

Have a great day.

Regards,
Phil

 

Sorry didn't see your pm. I dont have any control over tweaking anymore and I'm surprised all the other software was removed. I need to get in gear and get my new site going!