usage.md

📖 Usage Guide

🎯 Quick Start

1. Backup → Click "💾 BACKUP" to save current services
2. Generate → Click "🤖 1. GENERATE AI PROMPT" (copies to clipboard)
3. Get AI response → Paste in ChatGPT/Claude, copy JSON response
4. Import → Click "📥 2. ANALYZE CLIPBOARD"
5. Apply → Review and click "APPLY" for each service

📋 Detailed Steps

Step 1: Backup

Click "💾 BACKUP" to create a CSV backup of all services. Always backup before making changes.

Step 2: Generate Prompt

1. Optional: Check boxes for Xbox/Store if you don't use them
2. Optional: Click "📝 CUSTOM NOTES" to add personal instructions
3. Click "🤖 1. GENERATE AI PROMPT"
4. Prompt is copied to clipboard

Step 3: Get AI Recommendations

1. Open ChatGPT, Claude, or your preferred AI
2. Paste the prompt
3. Copy the JSON response (should be a JSON array)

Step 4: Import Recommendations

1. Click "📥 2. ANALYZE CLIPBOARD"
2. Service cards will appear with recommendations
3. Review each recommendation

Step 5: Apply Changes

1. Adjust recommendations using ComboBoxes if needed
2. Click "APPLY" for each service
3. Button turns green on success
4. Service is optimized!

⚙️ Features

Custom Notes

Add specific instructions for the AI:

• Click "📝 CUSTOM NOTES"
• Enter your note (e.g., "Keep all Adobe services")
• Note is included in the prompt

Adjust Recommendations

Before applying, you can adjust:

• Startup Type: Automatic, Manual, Disabled
• State: Running, Stopped

Language Switching

Change interface language anytime from the dropdown menu.

⚠️ Important Notes

• ✅ Always backup first
• ✅ Review recommendations before applying
• ✅ Don't disable critical Windows services
• ⚠️ Administrator rights required when applying changes
• ⚠️ Some changes may require a restart

🐛 Troubleshooting

No recommendations appear

• Verify JSON format is correct
• Make sure you copied the complete response

"APPLY" button doesn't work

• Run PowerShell as Administrator
• Check service name is correct
• Some services cannot be modified

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