We provide security updates for the following versions:

This tool makes extensive changes to Windows systems including:

• System Registry modifications
• File and directory deletion
• Service management
• Network configuration changes
• System restore point creation

• Administrator privilege verification
• System safety checks (Domain Controller detection)
• Automatic backup creation (system restore points)
• Safe file operations with proper error handling
• User confirmation prompts for dangerous operations

• Test in isolated environment first
• Create full system backup (beyond restore points)
• Run on non-production systems initially
• Verify script integrity before execution
• Close all applications and save work

• Monitor the process for unexpected behavior
• Don't interrupt the script during execution
• Run from secure location (not downloads folder)
• Ensure stable power supply during operation

• Verify system functionality after restart
• Check for unexpected system changes
• Test critical applications and services
• Monitor system performance for issues

Please report security vulnerabilities for:

• Code injection possibilities
• Privilege escalation issues
• Unsafe file operations
• Registry security problems
• System stability concerns

1. Do NOT create a public GitHub issue for security vulnerabilities
2. Email the maintainers directly (create an issue asking for contact info)
3. Include detailed information about the vulnerability
4. Provide steps to reproduce the issue
5. Suggest possible fixes if you have them

• Description of the vulnerability
• Steps to reproduce the issue
• Potential impact on system security
• Affected versions of the tool
• System configuration where found
• Proof of concept (if applicable)

• Acknowledgment: Within 48 hours
• Initial assessment: Within 1 week
• Fix development: Within 2 weeks (depending on severity)
• Release: As soon as possible after fix verification

# Check PowerShell execution policy
Get-ExecutionPolicy

# Verify file integrity (if hash provided)
Get-FileHash -Path "AutoDeskRemovalTool.ps1" -Algorithm SHA256

# Check for digital signatures
Get-AuthenticodeSignature -Path "AutoDeskRemovalTool.ps1"

# Always run as administrator
Start-Process PowerShell -Verb RunAs

# Use full path to script
& "C:\TrustedLocation\AutoDeskRemovalTool.ps1"

# Review parameters before using Force mode
& "C:\TrustedLocation\AutoDeskRemovalTool.ps1" -Force

# Check system integrity
sfc /scannow

# Verify Windows Update functionality
Get-WindowsUpdate

# Check for remaining Autodesk components
Get-Service | Where-Object {$_.Name -like "*Autodesk*"}

• Registry changes: Extensive registry modifications are made
• File system changes: Files and directories are permanently deleted
• Service modifications: Windows services are stopped and removed
• Network changes: Firewall rules and network settings are reset

• Data loss: If important data is stored in Autodesk directories
• System instability: If other applications depend on Autodesk components
• Network connectivity: If custom network configurations are reset
• Application compatibility: If shared components are removed

• System restore points: Automatically created before changes
• Backup verification: Hosts file and other critical files backed up
• Safety checks: Multiple validation steps before execution
• User confirmations: Interactive prompts for dangerous operations

• Input validation: All user inputs are validated
• Path sanitization: File paths are properly sanitized
• Error handling: Comprehensive error handling prevents crashes
• Privilege checks: Administrator privileges verified before execution

• Isolated testing: All testing done in isolated environments
• Multiple OS versions: Tested on various Windows versions
• Edge cases: Unusual system configurations tested
• Recovery testing: System recovery procedures verified

The tool provides:

• Detailed logging of all operations
• User confirmation records for dangerous operations
• System change documentation through restore points
• Error logging for troubleshooting

• Change management: Document all system changes
• Backup procedures: Ensure proper backup before execution
• Testing requirements: Test in non-production environments
• Approval processes: Follow organizational change approval processes

• No warranty: This tool is provided "as is" without security warranties
• User responsibility: Users are responsible for testing and validation
• Risk assessment: Users must assess risks in their environment
• Backup requirements: Users must maintain proper backups

• No liability: Authors not liable for security issues or damages
• User risk: Users assume all risks of using this tool
• Professional advice: Consult security professionals for critical systems
• Testing requirement: Always test in non-production environments first

Remember: Security is a shared responsibility. Always follow your organization's security policies and procedures when using this tool.