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GLOW PATCH NOTES

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Glow - v26.7 03.05.2026

New Features

  • Hardware detection accuracy has been improved for Intel and AMD desktop processors. Support for Intel, AMD, Apple, and Snapdragon mobile processors has been expanded and made more reliable.
  • The TPM Specification Sub-Version feature has been added to the TPM section at the bottom of the motherboard page. With this addition, the TPM section is now complete.
  • In the memory section, the available memory is now clearly displayed alongside the total capacity (e.g., 32 GB – available: 31.7 GB).
  • Memory technology detection has been made more comprehensive and stable across desktop, laptop, and server systems.
  • Detection accuracy and coverage have been improved for Intel, AMD, NVIDIA, and Apple M-series graphics units (including integrated GPUs).
  • In the graphics card section, the available memory is now clearly displayed along with the total VRAM (e.g., 8 GB – available: 7.7 GB).
  • Detection accuracy for NVIDIA G-SYNC Pulsar and AMD FreeSync-supported monitors, as well as their hardware capabilities, has been improved.
  • Detection support has been enhanced for dual-screen laptops such as the ASUS ZenBook Duo and Lenovo Yoga Book 9i, ensuring more accurate and consistent identification of display configurations.
  • Compatibility for Elgato and AVerMedia capture cards has been improved, and detection processes have been optimized.
  • In the network section, primary and secondary DNS handling has been enhanced. IPv4 and IPv6 addresses are now displayed separately, and a smart prioritization algorithm has been added. This algorithm automatically detects tunneling solutions such as Cloudflare WARP when they are active.
  • Detection of VPN/tunneling solutions such as Cloudflare WARP, WireGuard, OpenVPN, and ZeroTier has been improved with enhanced analysis techniques.
  • Hardware detection accuracy and compatibility have been improved in virtual machine environments such as VMware, VirtualBox, and Hyper-V.
  • A “scroll to top” feature has been added to the Operating System, Motherboard, Processor, Memory, Graphics Card, Storage, and Network sections, allowing users to quickly return to the top of the page with a smooth animation.
  • The TSImageRenderer and ResizeImageToDeviceDpi algorithms have been updated. Image processing and resizing workflows have been optimized to deliver sharper results and more efficient memory usage.

Bug Fixes

  • A bug in the Double-Click to Copy module that could occasionally cause the application to crash and throw errors has been fixed.
  • Visual flickering and rendering artifacts that occurred during UI transitions and page scrolling on high refresh rate monitors have been resolved.
  • A visual issue causing the Display Layout Tool to flash on every launch has been fixed.
  • UI flickering that occurred during theme switching has been resolved.
  • Translation errors in the TPM section at the bottom of the motherboard page, which caused feature descriptions to appear inconsistent with Windows terminology, have been corrected.
  • An issue in the disk section that caused the Disk Volume Serial Number to be displayed as XXXXXXXX has been fixed; it is now correctly shown in the Windows-standard XXXX-XXXX format.

Changes

  • Our brand and distribution name have been updated. We now operate under the name Türkaysoft, and our website is now turkaysoft.com.
  • All size calculation algorithms have been updated to align with Windows’ current calculation methodology, resulting in more consistent and standardized outputs.
  • The IsNetworkCheck algorithm in the update checking system has been improved to ensure more accurate protocol usage.
  • The TPM Status feature at the bottom of the motherboard page now provides a cleaner output.
  • The TPM Manufacturer information on the motherboard page has been improved. For Intel TPM chips, the previously displayed value “INTC” has been updated to “Intel (INTC)” for better clarity.
  • Shortcut keys for tools in the top menu have been reorganized.
  • The System ID Generator Tool has been renamed to System ID Analysis Tool to better reflect its scope.

Planned Innovations

  • We plan to integrate a built-in update mechanism into Glow in the next release. This will allow the functionality previously provided by TS Wizard to be handled directly within the application, without the need for external software.

Removed Features

  • Following the Windows 10 22H2 and Windows 11 25H2 updates, the Windows CA 2023 certificate validation features in the Operating System and Motherboard sections have been removed, as they are no longer necessary.
  • In line with current standards and due to being obsolete, the Quick Access Tool designed for Windows 8.1 and earlier has been removed.
  • The TS Wizard integration has been removed due to limited functionality and low usage. In the next release, a built-in update system will be integrated directly into Glow.

SHA-1: e0a044994d7e96b8e40b8cbce25d17905a5be4b3

SHA-256: 6bfde9a9027adc5cfd3c8b809a20e9fb8271b77a25725607db31621bd8283beb

Glow - v26.6 07.04.2026

New Features

  • Glow's Visual Basic dependencies have been removed; the application now runs entirely on pure C#.
  • Extensive accessibility improvements have been implemented to enhance the experience for visually impaired users. Assistive technologies such as screen readers can now present content more accurately, consistently, and clearly while navigating within Glow.
  • The "Used Disk Space" feature has been added to the Disk section. With this feature, you can now see how much space is being used on the selected disk. Admittedly, this update is somewhat overdue; however, it has finally been integrated into Glow and is now available for use.
  • The DISM and SFC Automation Tool has finally been brought up to the expected standard. Thanks to the updated reporting system, detailed information is now provided at the end of the process regarding which command performed the repair or at which stage an error occurred. In cases where no repair is needed, a "No Issues Detected" notification has been added. Additionally, all operations executed via the Command Prompt (CMD) can now be monitored in real time through the interface without requiring a console window. It is also compatible with Microsoft's latest-generation update for the "sfc /scannow" command.
  • The loading algorithm for the Installed Drivers and Installed Services sections has been improved and finalized. It now delivers very fast loading performance even on systems with a large number of drivers and services.
  • The processing algorithm of the Memory Test Tool has been updated. It now performs more stable and accurate memory tests.

Bug Fixes

  • Issues caused by asynchronous conflicts in background tasks and rare errors occurring during application shutdown have been resolved. The shutdown process has been optimized for a more reliable workflow.
  • A bug that caused the "Registered User Account" field in the Operating System section to appear empty on some systems has been fixed. If it cannot be detected, it will now display "Unknown".
  • Various issues related to RAM calculations in Glow have been resolved.
  • A bug in the TSNaturalSortKey algorithm that produced incorrect sorting results in certain languages has been fixed.

Changes

  • Unnecessary .NET Framework dependencies within Glow have been removed, reducing system load and eliminating unnecessary resource usage.
  • Across Glow, the resources used to read total, available, and used RAM values have been updated.
  • The ordering of features in the Operating System section has been reorganized to ensure a more accurate and structured presentation.

Removed Features

  • Unnecessary, non-functional, and low-value content has been removed from the Operating System section of Glow. As a result, the section has been refined to deliver simpler, clearer, and more focused information.
  • In the DNS Test Tool, the non-functional "Custom DNS Test" feature has been removed, making the tool more reliable and easier to use.

SHA-1: d15f4f94a5534b1cca517cecf7d0f6410d441578

SHA-256: a1327af3d68fc565a08f60996527e2df1dea1a475b3cfa6ad388b566ffde9ffa

Glow - v26.5 12.03.2026

New Features

  • Support for Windows 11 26H1 has been introduced.
  • The Export module has been completely reprogrammed. Thanks to the new flexible selection system, you can create reports that only include the sections you need. In addition to the existing TXT and HTML formats, fully compatible Markdown support has been integrated for modern platforms.
  • The DISM and SFC Automation Tool has been improved. It now clearly reports which command performed repairs and which commands returned errors after the process completes. Error-checking mechanisms have also been enhanced, providing more advanced detection capabilities. All operations previously executed through the CMD window are now fully accessible directly through the interface.
  • The System Version feature in the Operating System section has been improved. On Windows 10 systems, Glow can now detect whether the device is enrolled in the ESU (Extended Security Updates) program.
  • New features have been added to the Operating System section, including Windows License Duration, Activation Server, Activation Verification Server, and a button to enter Recovery Mode.
  • A BIOS Menu Access feature has been added to the Motherboard section. If the system is installed in UEFI mode, pressing the button will restart the computer and automatically open the BIOS/UEFI menu.

Bug Fixes

  • The issue that caused TS Preloader to freeze when the loading progress reached 80% and prematurely start Glow after the last update has been fixed. Additionally, numerous minor processing errors were corrected, improving performance and stability. It now operates smoothly without issues.
  • An issue causing the Windows Activation Channel feature in the Operating System section to return incorrect results on some systems has been fixed.
  • A bug in the Export section where the file format selection box did not update option texts after changing the language has been resolved.
  • An issue in the DISM and SFC Automation Tool where the timer could occasionally freeze and skip two seconds has been fixed.
  • The TS Custom Controls module has been updated to version 26.4, including various improvements and bug fixes.

Changes

  • When generating export reports, the current date is now automatically appended to the end of the file name.
  • The module responsible for dynamic button width has been improved. It now performs more accurate scaling and calculations across different button types.
  • Various updates and refinements have been made to the language files.

SHA-1: 977a4c4db0b237468dd6100ae1f0fdd8f10571de

SHA-256: 066e683f194005842bc58228b296cc077f4937ce58a676ea659f85c2f6929127

Glow - v26.4 24.02.2026

New Features

  • Glow's reading, processing, and memory management infrastructure has been optimized; all sections now load up to 60% faster, memory usage has been reduced by 20%, and the application has been stabilized to operate with an average memory consumption of 50–60 MB.
  • TS Preloader's boot time has been improved by 60%, allowing Glow to start significantly faster. In addition, for new settings introduced via updates, missing configuration keys are now automatically detected and added to the existing configuration file if they are absent or were not created for any reason.
  • The disk infrastructure has been redesigned. Disks that were previously listed on a partition basis are now displayed as a single entry per physical disk, with multiple partitions consolidated under the same disk. BitLocker status is presented in a unified and summarized form by considering all partitions, and manufacturer detection has been made more reliable. With these improvements, disk section performance has increased by 75%.
  • The CPU section has been completely reprogrammed. Multi-processor support has been added, along with various modernization improvements. Active core count display has been introduced, and L1/L2/L3 cache calculations have been made more accurate for hybrid architectures.
  • A detailed DirectX support summary has been added to the Graphics Card section, clearly displaying all supported DirectX versions and the maximum supported DirectX level, along with support for multiple GPUs of the same model.
  • The Feature Experience Pack version information has been added to the Operating System section, allowing installed Windows feature and experience updates to be displayed more clearly.
  • The Cache Cleaning Tool has been improved; icon and thumbnail cleaning has been expanded, a safe Explorer restart has been integrated, and the overall process has been made more stable.
  • The Bluetooth Information Tool has been optimized; thanks to the restructured PowerShell infrastructure, adapter detection and analysis time have been accelerated by up to 70%.
  • A Debug section has been added under Settings in the top menu. When enabled, a log folder is created within the Glow directory; logs can be viewed, deleted, or exported to the desktop as a ZIP file. Logs are never automatically uploaded or transferred to any remote server. This feature does not contain personal data, is enabled by default, and can be disabled optionally.
  • Multi-language management has been updated; when missing translations are detected, the system automatically falls back to English default values.

Bug Fixes

  • Cross-process errors that occasionally caused crashes during Glow's startup have been resolved; the application now starts in a more stable and clean manner.
  • The TS Theme Mode Helper module has been updated; operating system integration has been improved, and handle leaks and resource management issues have been fixed.
  • All issues causing stuttering, brief freezes, and sudden jumps in second-by-second updated data across all sections have been fully resolved.
  • Excessive uxtheme.dll calls that caused white flickering during startup in dark mode have been eliminated; UI rendering has been stabilized.
  • Critical issues on Windows 10 that caused stuttering and a slow-motion effect while dragging windows have been fixed; window movements are now smooth.
  • In the Disk section, issues related to duplicated multi-partition disks, incorrect disk selector entries, incorrect type counts, missing BitLocker status, and synchronization problems during disk changes have been fixed.
  • In the Graphics Card section, VRAM inconsistencies on systems with multiple GPUs of the same model have been resolved.
  • In the Operating System section, an issue that prevented the informational messages of BSOD action buttons from updating when the language was changed has been fixed.
  • All tools within Glow have undergone a comprehensive maintenance process, during which numerous issues were identified and resolved. As a result of these improvements, all tools now operate more efficiently, stably, and accurately.
  • An issue causing an extra trailing blank line when saving the configuration file has been fixed.

Changes

  • The settings management infrastructure in the TS Modules library has been improved; settings keys and container structures are now updatable and re-orderable, and module naming has been aligned with established standards.
  • The DNS address update applied to the Network section in Glow v26.3 has been reverted; due to Windows manual DNS priority behavior, the structure was optimized and previous issues were resolved.
  • Second-by-second updated data in the Operating System section (such as system uptime and runtime) has been improved to provide more accurate results and a cleaner presentation.
  • In the Disk section, capacity calculation, disk type detection, and detail presentation have been improved; information is now more accurate and readable. Visual blocks in the Disk Distribution area have been updated to use a rounded design.
  • The Graphics Card selection box now distinguishes multiple GPUs with the same name by displaying identifiers such as #1 and #2.
  • When Privacy Mode is enabled, the Monitor Serial Number information is now hidden.
  • In the Battery section, when the Battery Type information is detected as “Li-Ion,” it is now automatically translated into the selected language.
  • The page navigation algorithm using arrow keys has been updated. The Down and Right arrow keys now navigate pages from top to bottom, while the Up and Left arrow keys navigate from bottom to top. Additionally, cyclic navigation support between the first and last pages has been improved.
  • With this release, a modern Panel component has been added to the TS Custom Controls library.
  • Windows 11's rounded corner design has been integrated into the TS Preloader, About, and Screen Overlay windows, providing a more modern appearance.

SHA-1: 8e72f32c73fcbdb8cc05a0bcd4cabcfacd5767f6

SHA-256: 1787d0ccbd41a71d04005b6657909d9918bd3ac158cc33e3335480bedbe39125

Glow - v26.3 11.02.2026

New Features

  • The Bluetooth Information Tool has been developed. It can now detect almost all manufacturers.
  • The Wi-Fi Password Viewer has been completely revamped. Instead of selecting Wi-Fi networks one by one, you can now easily view all networks stored in the system by listing them in a table view. Double-click any row to instantly copy the password for that network to your clipboard. Additionally, the button below has been updated to allow you to export all saved Wi-Fi passwords as a text document.
  • The System DNS 1 and System DNS 2 features have been added to the Network section. These features allow you to view system DNS addresses that have been subsequently modified by the user, and IPv4 is detected as the priority. It also supports both IPv4 and IPv6. Additionally, you can easily check whether the DNS Over HTTPS (DoH) feature is active!
  • The automatic adapter selection algorithm in the network section has been developed. Previously, adapter selection was based on the manufacturer name, but now it is based on whether the connection is active or not. Additionally, when both Ethernet and Wi-Fi connections are available simultaneously, the system is configured to prioritize the Ethernet connection.
  • The display of all connection speeds in the network section has been improved. When the connection speed exceeds 1000 Mbps, the speed information is now displayed in Gbps.
  • The network section's reading and processing algorithm has been improved and now loads 15% faster.
  • The USB section's read and processing algorithm has been improved and now loads 30% faster.
  • The Installed Drivers section's read and processing algorithm has been reprogrammed and now loads 50% faster.
  • The Installed Services section's read and processing algorithm has been reprogrammed and now loads 75% faster.
  • An algorithm for changing pages using the left and right arrow keys has been developed. According to this, pressing the left arrow key on the first page takes you to the last page; pressing the right arrow key on the last page takes you to the first page. This creates an infinite loop between pages, enhancing functionality.
  • Our in-house developed TS Custom Controls Library has been updated to version v26.2, gaining significant enhancements. It now offers improved button designs, expanded ComboBox features, and new custom form control integration.
  • All checkboxes in Glow now display a theme-color-coordinated appearance when hovering over dropdown menu items. This feature was specifically redesigned using the TS Custom Controls module.
  • All checkboxes in Glow now display a theme-color-coordinated appearance when selected. This feature was specifically redesigned using the TS Custom Controls module.

Bug Fixes

  • A processing error that occasionally caused the day and month values in the Driver Date feature in the Network, USB, and Audio sections to switch places has been fixed.
  • In the Bluetooth Information Tool, various errors that prevented the detection of uncommon brands have been fixed, and the tool has been optimized to run more stably.
  • The error that prevented page switching with the arrow keys when interacting with an item in the content area has been fixed.
  • The Anti Aliasing error that caused all buttons to appear jagged has been fixed. They now appear smooth.
  • The error that caused all checkboxes to flicker when hovering over them has been fixed.

Changes

  • In this version, a new algorithm has been added to the TSModules library that cleans empty keys in INI files.
  • In the Battery section, if the Battery Type is displayed as "Li-I", it will now be displayed as "Li-Ion".

SHA-1: 69cc96efc3197f8c321d9a654dc731f6a5dd3931

SHA-256: 192074c8e1bff802df21b768c8bc1f90abe6345dab446fa0f4ba368e4ce751d7

Glow - v26.2 24.01.2026

New Features

  • A new Windows CA 2023 Certificate Status feature has been added to the Operating System section. This feature indicates whether the Windows version you are using contains the Secure Boot certificate associated with Windows CA 2023.
  • A new Windows CA 2023 Certificate Compatibility feature has been added to the Operating System section. This feature specifies whether your current Windows version is compatible with the Secure Boot certificate of the Windows CA 2023 release.
  • A new Windows CA 2023 Certificate Error Status feature has been added to the Operating System section. This feature displays any errors that occur during or after the installation of the Secure Boot certificate associated with the CA 2023 release.
  • A new Windows UEFI CA 2023 Support feature has been added to the Motherboard section. By checking the Windows CA 2023 information stored in your motherboard's NVRAM, this feature indicates whether your system will be able to continue operating with Secure Boot after the Windows UEFI CA 2011 certificate expires in June 2026.
  • A new Computer IP Address feature has been added to the Network section. This feature displays the IP address assigned to your computer by the modem or a similar network device.
  • A new Gateway IP Address feature has been added to the Network section. This feature displays the IP address of the modem or network device your computer uses to access the internet.
  • An Open Gateway Interface Page button has been added to the Network section. This feature automatically opens the management interface of the modem or network device your computer is connected to in your web browser.
  • The Primary DNS and Secondary DNS fields in the Network section have been enhanced. For example, when using 1.1.1.1, the output is now displayed as 1.1.1.1 (Cloudflare).
  • The DNS Test Tool has been improved. NextDNS support has been added, and the table view has been simplified.
  • The DNS Test Tool has been further enhanced. The two providers with the lowest latency are now highlighted and displayed in a separate section.

Bug Fixes

  • A rendering issue has been fixed that caused the checkmarks of selected items in the top menu to appear distorted and blurry at high DPI levels. Checkmarks are now displayed clearly and sharply at all DPI settings.
  • An issue has been resolved where clicking the Check for Updates button while there was no internet connection caused the application to enter a Not Responding state.
  • A bug has been fixed in the Operating System section where the informational tooltip failed to appear when hovering over the Preview Wallpaper feature.
  • Parsing errors in the Installed Applications section that caused some application icons to be missing have been resolved. The icons of the vast majority of applications can now be detected correctly.
  • Errors in the search engines of the Installed Drivers, Installed Services, and Installed Applications sections have been fixed. When the search box is empty, the list now automatically returns to the top.
  • Various issues in TS Preloader have been fixed, and it has been optimized for improved performance and stability.
  • A visual glitch that caused a flash/flicker effect while opening the Wallpaper Viewer has been resolved.
  • A bug has been fixed where the application icon in the title bar was not displayed after exiting full-screen mode with F12 while the Dead Pixel Repair Tool or Dynamic Range Test tools were active.

Changes

  • Some section descriptions and translations have been revised. As a result, the related features are now expressed more clearly and unambiguously.

SHA-1: a710b1fab9e1de702ab4e0eb7ff0f96dcb81cb3b

SHA-256: 6059b2d527005bd537977214f728da8eb91869e741390d274cb4fb9ed58b66ee

Glow - v26.1 30.12.2025

New Features

  • Dutch language support has been added.
  • The SFC and DISM Automation Tool has been developed. The command execution order has been configured in accordance with Microsoft's official documentation, ensuring that DISM commands are executed first, followed by the SFC command.
  • The SFC and DISM Automation Tool has been designed to detect and report any errors that may occur during command execution. As a result, it delivers a reliable, user-friendly, and industry-leading automation solution.

Bug Fixes

  • The issue that caused the Active Internet Connection field in the Network section to remain displayed as 'N/A' when the computer did not have an active internet connection has been resolved.
  • An interface and sizing issue in the Installed Applications section, where application icons filled the column height and appeared without spacing, has been fixed.
  • A DPI-related issue that caused application icons in the Installed Applications table to appear blurry at high DPI settings has been resolved.
  • A minor memory leak that occurred when high-resolution application icons were placed within the table in the Installed Applications section has been fixed.

SHA-1: a1078257ab61fcf13d336d74821d4322ba831a3a

SHA-256: e5195b98e0566a9ffb14ec0ca11581c37c8b1837094588395bd6dbe46a26a47a

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