1. Dashboard — system monitoring
The dashboard combines live readings and a system overview. Monitoring is informational: it reports available signals but does not diagnose, repair, or certify hardware health.
| Reading | What it shows | What can affect it |
|---|---|---|
| CPU | Processor model/core details and current load. | Windows scheduling and sampling interval; load naturally changes as apps run. |
| RAM | Installed/available memory and current use. | Windows and applications reserve memory; values are snapshots, not a recommendation to close a specific process. |
| GPU | Graphics adapter and available load data. | GPU provider, driver, and installed utilities. The repository notes NVIDIA readings via nvidia-smi and some AMD integrated readings via Windows registry/WMI; support varies. |
| Network | Current download/upload activity and latency metrics where available. | Other network users, Wi-Fi quality, VPNs, firewalls, and connection type. |
| Temperature/fan | Sensor readings, when exposed by hardware and drivers. | Many PCs do not expose all sensors. An absent value is not by itself a hardware fault. |
| Uptime and storage | System runtime, drive information, capacity, and supported health signals. | SMART and wear information may be unavailable for some drives/controllers; do not treat a score as a replacement for vendor diagnostics. |
| System overview | Examples include active process count, free disk space, and an optimization score. | Scores summarize app-defined signals; they are not an independent Windows performance or security certification. |
2. Windows Tweaks
The project README describes a catalog of 81+ optional tweaks. Tweaks may set registry values or adjust services, Windows features, network behavior, visual preferences, or power settings. Categories include:
- Privacy and telemetry: selected Windows diagnostic, advertising ID, activity history, location, and consumer-feature settings.
- Performance and power: selected power-plan, scheduling, memory, service, and hardware settings.
- Visual experience: animation, theme, clock, taskbar, navigation, and file-display preferences.
- Windows components: optional consumer apps/features, services, search, tips, and related settings.
- Network, gaming, file system, and developer settings: selected protocol, latency, gaming, file-system, and developer options.
Not every setting is appropriate for every PC. A change can alter Windows behavior, conflict with policies or other tools, or be reset by a Windows update. Review the exact tweak metadata and in-app explanation before applying. Use a supported revert action if available; “revert” may not restore a value that was changed by another tool after the tweak was applied.
3. Cleaner
Cleaner removes selected common temporary files or caches. The README lists Windows temporary folders, Prefetch, Recycle Bin, Windows Update downloads, Explorer thumbnail cache, crash dumps, and other locations. The actual list may vary by release.
- Inspect the selected cleanup categories before starting.
- Some deletions are permanent; crash dumps and caches may be useful for troubleshooting or rebuild automatically.
- Files in use, protected locations, or Windows policies may prevent some items from being removed.
4. DNS Manager
DNS Manager can display adapter DNS settings, set DNS servers, flush the local DNS cache, or reset settings. Incorrect addresses can prevent sites or services from resolving. Record existing values first if you may need to restore them. Network diagnostics that you manually start are described in the Privacy Policy.
5. App installation
The Apps module uses Winget or Chocolatey to check or install selected third-party applications. Catalog availability and package identifiers depend on the app version and package manager. Review the package, publisher, and installation prompts; CoreX does not control third-party installers or their privacy practices.
6. Restore points and recovery
CoreX can request Windows System Restore points, list existing points, and manage CoreX-created backups according to its current release. Windows System Protection must be available and may need configuration. Restore points can help revert some system state; they are not a guaranteed backup of personal files or every application.
7. Settings and preferences
- Themes: the README lists nine choices: System, Dark, Obsidian, Cyberpunk, Midnight, Light, Purple, Gray, and Classic.
- Startup: enable or disable launching CoreX at Windows sign-in.
- Tray: show or hide the system tray icon.
- Cache and logs: clear the app cache or open logs for troubleshooting. Logs may contain technical details; review and redact before sharing.
8. Driver-related utilities
The repository describes NVIDIA driver detection and the ability to launch NVIDIA Profile Inspector for advanced GPU settings. This is not a universal driver-updater for all manufacturers. Use official vendor driver sources, understand changes made by external utilities, and create a backup before adjusting advanced GPU profiles.
9. Availability, permissions, and limitations
CoreX targets Windows 10 (21H2+) and Windows 11, 64-bit x64. Metrics depend on hardware, drivers, Windows edition, sensor access, and installed command-line tools. Some system-changing actions require administrator approval; see the Permissions Guide. For safe operation workflows, see the User Guide; for common failures, see Troubleshooting.