Here is a small project I worked on for a client (It's been a few years) who, unfortunately – or maybe fortunately – switched to Linux. Now, I can release it publicly. I took another look at it and tweaked a few business features for private users, some of which even come from Winpilot. Other than that, this program has nothing in common with my other small apps under the hood, as it was designed with a focus on durability and longevity.

The original and my fork were initially written in C++. For the relaunch, I've rewritten it in C#. The app looks exactly like the original and does the same thing, but now it's for Windows 11. It was and is a relaunch of the legendary little helper, XP-Antispy, which was indispensable under Windows XP. Does anyone know what happened to the developer Chris from back then?

The "XP" in the name has now become a smiley "XD", which stands for eXtreme Defense, though it also carries the playful connotation of the smiley. The app continues the versioning from where the original left off, at version 3.98. If you're interested, feel free to try it out, share it, and I'll be ready to release the code soon.

What's New

  • xd-AntiSpy is now even more compact, improving performance and giving it a cleaner look due to the growing number of features. In short, xd-AntiSpy now looks more like xp-AntiSpy again 😄
  • Integrated a central full-text search. Just type your keywords directly in the dropdown or "More Tools" menu. The search resets when you clear the field or click into it
  • Fixed a bug that could prevent the app from starting on Windows 10 or cause it to throw a stack trace error
  • PluginButler has gained popularity and now comes bundled by default alongside the Debloater plugin
  • Slight UI tweaks to the About window
  • The Plugins Engine has been further optimized. Previously codenamed GothamX internally, it's finally ready to be rolled out publicly
  • Special thanks to all the translators. In less than two months, the app is now available in 10 languages!

The question comes up every now and then: feel free to donate via the app or directly through this link: Donate

INFO: Today, I've released the almost-final version of the new "SuperMSConfig" app. Learn more and feel free to test the first release.

SuperMSConfig takes the xd-AntiSpy dynamic to the next level, offering global system checks and adjustments across a wide range of areas. . xd-AntiSpy is designed as an anti-spyware tool, while SuperMSConfig becomes the go-to hub for fine-tuning your Windows 10 or Windows 11 configuration to perfection.