chore: release 1.7.8

Author: PrimeBuild-pc

Installer/Installer.iss

@@ -5,7 +5,7 @@
 #define MyAppPublisher "ThreadPilot"
 #define MyAppURL "https://github.com/"
 #define MyAppExeName "ThreadPilot.exe"
-#define MyAppVersion "1.7.8-beta.2"
+#define MyAppVersion "1.7.8"
 
 #ifndef MyWizardStyle
   #define MyWizardStyle "modern dynamic windows11"

Installer/setup.iss

@@ -11,7 +11,7 @@
 #endif
 
 #ifndef MyAppVersion
-	#define MyAppVersion "1.7.8-beta.2"
+	#define MyAppVersion "1.7.8"
 #endif
 
 #ifndef MyAppSourceDir

README.md

@@ -26,7 +26,7 @@
 
 <a href="assets/screenshots/overview-themes.png"><img width="1600" height="960" alt="ThreadPilot 1.7.8-beta.1: the current Processes interface in dark and light themes" src="assets/screenshots/overview-themes.png"></a>
 
-<p align="center"><sub>Real dark/light screenshots of the preview interface. <a href="assets/screenshots/processes-dark.png">View dark</a> · <a href="assets/screenshots/processes-light.png">View light</a></sub></p>
+<p align="center"><sub>Real dark/light screenshots of the interface. <a href="assets/screenshots/processes-dark.png">View dark</a> · <a href="assets/screenshots/processes-light.png">View light</a></sub></p>
 
 ## What is ThreadPilot?
 
@@ -42,7 +42,7 @@ It is designed as an open-source alternative for power users who need Process La
 - Intel hybrid CPU handling through Windows topology and `EfficiencyClass`, not hardcoded SKU lists.
 - Reusable CPU mask presets and custom core selections for process and rule workflows.
 - Three-state efficiency mode / EcoQoS for running processes and persistent rules, independently of CPU priority.
-- **Pre-release only:** opt-in Game Boost with topology-aware game/background CPU Sets, optional priority and restoration. Real dual-CCD Ryzen/X3D and supported Intel hybrid validation is still pending.
+- Opt-in Game Boost (off by default) with topology-aware game/background CPU Sets, optional priority and restoration. Real dual-CCD Ryzen/X3D and supported Intel hybrid validation is still pending.
 - CPU priority controls with guardrails: High priority warning and Realtime priority blocked.
 - Process memory priority support.
 - Persistent process rules with explicit Apply now and Save as rule flows.
@@ -89,9 +89,7 @@ choco upgrade threadpilot
 ### Download from GitHub Releases
 
 [![Download Latest Stable](https://img.shields.io/badge/Download-Latest%20Stable-2ea44f?logo=github)](https://github.com/PrimeBuild-pc/ThreadPilot/releases/latest)
-[![Download Pre-release — Game Boost Preview](https://img.shields.io/badge/Download-Pre--release%20%28Game%20Boost%29-f59e0b?logo=github)](https://github.com/PrimeBuild-pc/ThreadPilot/releases/tag/v1.7.8-beta.2)
-
-**Stable v1.7.7 does not include Game Boost.** The **v1.7.8-beta.2 pre-release** includes it for volunteers and early adopters; see its [test steps and issue-reporting checklist](docs/releases/v1.7.8-beta.2.md). Preview downloads are manual and do not replace the stable update channel.
+**Stable v1.7.8 includes Game Boost** (off by default). It is not yet validated on real dual-CCD Ryzen and Intel hybrid CPUs; if you have one, see the [test steps and issue-reporting checklist](docs/releases/v1.7.8.md#help-us-test-dual-ccd-ryzen-and-intel-hybrid).
 
 Both channels use the same application/settings location. Export a configuration backup before switching; they are not separate side-by-side installations.
 
@@ -111,7 +109,7 @@ Compare the result with `SHA256SUMS.txt` from the same release.
 
 ## 🖼️ Screenshots
 
-Captured from the official **v1.7.8-beta.1** installer in a Windows 11 test VM, using real UI and a sample Notepad rule. **Game Boost is preview-only, not part of stable v1.7.7.** These are interface examples, not performance benchmarks. Click any image for full resolution.
+Captured from the official **v1.7.8-beta.1** installer in a Windows 11 test VM, using real UI and a sample Notepad rule. These are interface examples, not performance benchmarks. Click any image for full resolution.
 
 <table>
   <tr>
@@ -123,8 +121,8 @@ Captured from the official **v1.7.8-beta.1** installer in a Windows 11 test VM,
     <td><a href="assets/screenshots/rules-dark.png"><img src="assets/screenshots/rules-dark.png" alt="Process rules in dark theme: a saved Notepad rule selected in the editor" width="800"></a><br><strong>Process rules · Dark</strong><br>Saved settings and the rule editor.</td>
   </tr>
   <tr>
-    <td><a href="assets/screenshots/game-boost-dark.png"><img src="assets/screenshots/game-boost-dark.png" alt="Tweaks in dark theme with the preview-only Game Boost card, shown off by default" width="800"></a><br><strong>Game Boost overview · Dark · Preview only</strong><br>Opt-in controls alongside Windows tweaks.</td>
-    <td><a href="assets/screenshots/game-boost-light.png"><img src="assets/screenshots/game-boost-light.png" alt="Game Boost in light theme, enabled in the test VM with game/background app lists expanded and unsupported CPU fallback shown" width="800"></a><br><strong>Game Boost configuration · Light · Preview only</strong><br>Game lists, exclusions and selected background apps.</td>
+    <td><a href="assets/screenshots/game-boost-dark.png"><img src="assets/screenshots/game-boost-dark.png" alt="Tweaks in dark theme with the Game Boost card, shown off by default" width="800"></a><br><strong>Game Boost overview · Dark</strong><br>Opt-in controls alongside Windows tweaks.</td>
+    <td><a href="assets/screenshots/game-boost-light.png"><img src="assets/screenshots/game-boost-light.png" alt="Game Boost in light theme, enabled in the test VM with game/background app lists expanded and unsupported CPU fallback shown" width="800"></a><br><strong>Game Boost configuration · Light</strong><br>Game lists, exclusions and selected background apps.</td>
   </tr>
   <tr>
     <td><a href="assets/screenshots/activity-light.png"><img src="assets/screenshots/activity-light.png" alt="Activity in light theme: real settings and saved-rule events with filters and export" width="800"></a><br><strong>Activity · Light</strong><br>Changes, results, filters and export.</td>

Tests/ThreadPilot.Core.Tests/PackagingMetadataTests.cs

@@ -4,7 +4,7 @@ namespace ThreadPilot.Core.Tests
 
     public sealed partial class PackagingMetadataTests
     {
-        private const string ReleaseVersion = "1.7.8-beta.2";
+        private const string ReleaseVersion = "1.7.8";
         private const string ReleaseAssemblyVersion = "1.7.8.0";
 
         [Fact]
@@ -160,7 +160,7 @@ private static string FindRepositoryRoot()
             throw new InvalidOperationException("Repository root could not be located.");
         }
 
-        [GeneratedRegex("#define MyAppVersion \"1\\.7\\.8-beta\\.2\"", RegexOptions.CultureInvariant)]
+        [GeneratedRegex("#define MyAppVersion \"1\\.7\\.8\"", RegexOptions.CultureInvariant)]
         private static partial Regex MyAppVersionRegex();
     }
 }

ThreadPilot.csproj

@@ -23,10 +23,10 @@
          copies text, and an elevated process should not deserialize data another program can put there. -->
     <EnableUnsafeBinaryFormatterSerialization>false</EnableUnsafeBinaryFormatterSerialization>
     <NoWarn>CS1998;CS0067;CS0414;WFAC010;IL3000;MVVMTK0034</NoWarn>
-    <Version>1.7.8-beta.2</Version>
+    <Version>1.7.8</Version>
     <AssemblyVersion>1.7.8.0</AssemblyVersion>
     <FileVersion>1.7.8.0</FileVersion>
-    <InformationalVersion>1.7.8-beta.2</InformationalVersion>
+    <InformationalVersion>1.7.8</InformationalVersion>
   </PropertyGroup>
 
   <ItemGroup>

build/build-installer.ps1

@@ -1,5 +1,5 @@
 param(
-    [string]$Version = "1.7.8-beta.2",
+    [string]$Version = "1.7.8",
     [string]$Configuration = "Release",
     [switch]$SkipPublish
 )

build/build-release.ps1

@@ -1,5 +1,5 @@
 param(
-    [string]$Version = "1.7.8-beta.2",
+    [string]$Version = "1.7.8",
     [string]$Configuration = "Release",
     [string]$Runtime = "win-x64"
 )

build/package-release-zips.ps1

@@ -1,5 +1,5 @@
 param(
-    [string]$Version = "1.7.8-beta.2"
+    [string]$Version = "1.7.8"
 )
 
 $ErrorActionPreference = "Stop"

chocolatey/threadpilot.nuspec

@@ -2,7 +2,7 @@
 <package xmlns="http://schemas.microsoft.com/packaging/2015/06/nuspec.xsd">
   <metadata>
     <id>threadpilot</id>
-    <version>1.7.8-beta.2</version>
+    <version>1.7.8</version>
     <title>ThreadPilot</title>
     <authors>Prime Build</authors>
     <projectUrl>https://github.com/PrimeBuild-pc/ThreadPilot</projectUrl>
@@ -15,7 +15,7 @@
     <requireLicenseAcceptance>false</requireLicenseAcceptance>
     <description>Advanced Windows process and power plan manager with rules automation and performance controls.</description>
     <summary>ThreadPilot process and power plan manager.</summary>
-    <releaseNotes>https://github.com/PrimeBuild-pc/ThreadPilot/releases/tag/v1.7.8-beta.2</releaseNotes>
+    <releaseNotes>https://github.com/PrimeBuild-pc/ThreadPilot/releases/tag/v1.7.8</releaseNotes>
     <tags>threadpilot process powerplan performance windows</tags>
   </metadata>
   <files>

docs/CHANGELOG.md

@@ -2,6 +2,15 @@
 
 All notable changes to this project are documented in this file.
 
+## v1.7.8 - Game Boost, security hardening and a much lighter app
+
+- Stable release with everything from v1.7.8-beta.1 and v1.7.8-beta.2.
+- Game Boost (off by default): game/background CPU Sets, high QoS for the game, EcoQoS for listed background apps in Isolation, dynamic release under heavy load, a minimal-rights game handle and restoration on exit.
+- Security and performance audit: window-open CPU ~25–30% → ~2.3% of a core, near-zero in the tray; elevated tasks only for Program Files installs, no native DLLs extracted to %TEMP%, updates require a trusted SHA256SUMS.txt.
+- Installer always installs in Program Files and moves old installs without deleting settings; portable copies can install themselves for autostart.
+- Game Boost is not yet validated on real dual-CCD Ryzen/X3D and Intel hybrid CPUs. No FPS improvement is claimed.
+- [Full release notes](releases/v1.7.8.md).
+
 ## v1.7.8-beta.1 - Experimental Game Boost preview
 
 - Includes stable v1.7.7 plus all local Game Boost work: game/background CPU Sets, optional priority, rule precedence, restoration, crash journal and Activity diagnostics.