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From: NexusOne23 <NexusOne23@users.noreply.github.com>
Date: Mon, 22 Dec 2025 06:50:37 +0100
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+# 🚀 NoID Privacy v2.2.2 - Performance Release
+**Major Performance Fix for Firewall Snapshot Operations**
+
+This is a performance release with a critical fix for slow firewall backup operations that could take 60-120 seconds.
+
+## 🌟 Highlights
+
+- ✅ **Performance Fix** - Firewall snapshot 60-120s → 2-5s
+- ✅ **633 Security Settings** across 7 independent modules
+- ✅ **100% BAVR Coverage** - Backup, Apply, Verify, Restore
+- ✅ **100% Restore Accuracy** - VM tested & verified
+- ✅ **Version Alignment** - All 60+ framework files synchronized
+- ✅ **GPL v3.0 License** - Dual-licensing available
+- ✅ **Production-Ready** - Tested on Windows 11 24H2/25H2
+
+---
+
+## ⚡ What's New in v2.2.2
+
+### Firewall Snapshot Performance Fix (Critical)
+
+| Before | After |
+|--------|-------|
+| 60-120 seconds | 2-5 seconds |
+
+- **Problem:** Firewall rules backup took 60-120 seconds, especially in offline mode
+- **Root Cause:** `Get-NetFirewallPortFilter` was called individually for each of ~300+ firewall rules (~200ms per call)
+- **Fix:** Batch query approach - load all port filters once into hashtable, then fast lookup by InstanceID
+- **Affected Files:**
+  - `Modules/AdvancedSecurity/Private/Backup-AdvancedSecuritySettings.ps1`
+  - `Modules/AdvancedSecurity/Private/Disable-RiskyPorts.ps1`
+
+### Version Alignment
+
+- All 60+ framework files updated to v2.2.2
+- Module manifests (.psd1), module loaders (.psm1), core scripts, utilities, tests, and documentation synchronized
+
+---
+
+## 📦 Module Overview
+
+| Module | Settings | Description |
+|--------|----------|-------------|
+| **SecurityBaseline** | 425 | Microsoft Security Baseline 25H2 |
+| **ASR** | 19 | Attack Surface Reduction Rules |
+| **DNS** | 5 | Secure DNS with DoH encryption |
+| **Privacy** | 78 | Telemetry, Bloatware, OneDrive hardening |
+| **AntiAI** | 32 | AI Lockdown (Recall, Copilot, Click to Do) |
+| **EdgeHardening** | 24 | Microsoft Edge v139 Baseline |
+| **AdvancedSecurity** | 50 | Beyond MS Baseline (15 features) |
+| **TOTAL** | **633** | **Complete Hardening** |
+
+---
+
+## 🚀 Quick Start
+
+### One-Liner Install:
+```powershell
+irm https://raw.githubusercontent.com/NexusOne23/noid-privacy/main/install.ps1 | iex
+```
+
+### Manual Install:
+1. Download **Source code (zip)** below
+2. Extract to a folder
+3. Run `Start-NoIDPrivacy.bat` as Administrator
+
+### Verify After Installation:
+```powershell
+.\Tools\Verify-Complete-Hardening.ps1
+
+# Expected output:
+# SecurityBaseline: 425/425 verified
+# ASR: 19/19 verified
+# DNS: 5/5 verified
+# Privacy: 78/78 verified
+# AntiAI: 32/32 verified
+# EdgeHardening: 24/24 verified
+# AdvancedSecurity: 50/50 verified
+# Total: 633/633 (100%)
+```
+
+---
+
+## 🎯 System Requirements
+
+| Requirement | Specification |
+|-------------|---------------|
+| **OS** | Windows 11 24H2 (Build 26100+) or 25H2 (Build 26200+) |
+| **PowerShell** | 5.1+ (built-in) |
+| **Admin Rights** | Required |
+| **TPM** | 2.0 (for BitLocker, Credential Guard, VBS) |
+| **RAM** | 8 GB minimum (16 GB recommended for VBS) |
+
+> ⚠️ **Note:** Windows 11 23H2 and older are **not supported**. Please update to 24H2 or newer.
+
+---
+
+## 🛡️ Antivirus Compatibility
+
+| Your Setup | What Happens | Coverage |
+|------------|--------------|----------|
+| **Defender Active** | All modules applied | 633 settings (100%) |
+| **3rd-Party AV** | ASR skipped, all other modules applied | 614 settings (~97%) |
+
+---
+
+## 📋 Full Changelog
+
+See [CHANGELOG.md](CHANGELOG.md)
+
+---
+
+## 📜 License
+
+| Version | License |
+|---------|---------|
+| v1.8.3 and earlier | MIT License |
+| v2.0.0 and later | GPL v3.0 + Commercial dual-licensing |
+
+See [LICENSE](LICENSE)
+
+---
+
+## 🔐 Code Quality & Testing
+
+- **Testing:** Unit and integration tests available in `Tests/` directory
+- **Verification:** 633 automated compliance checks in production
+- **VM Tested:** Full Apply → Verify → Restore cycle verified
+- **Performance:** Firewall operations now complete in seconds, not minutes
+- **Version Alignment:** All 60+ files now have consistent version numbers
+- **Analysis:** Run `.\Tests\Run-Tests.ps1` to validate yourself
+- **Report vulnerabilities:** [Security Advisories](https://github.com/NexusOne23/noid-privacy/security/advisories)
+
+---
+
+## 💬 Support & Community
+
+- 📖 **Documentation:** [README.md](README.md)
+- 💬 **Discussions:** [GitHub Discussions](https://github.com/NexusOne23/noid-privacy/discussions)
+- 🐛 **Issues:** [GitHub Issues](https://github.com/NexusOne23/noid-privacy/issues)
+- 💼 **Commercial Licensing:** Contact via Discussions
+
+---
+
+## ⚠️ Important Warnings
+
+- ⚠️ **Create a system backup** before running (CRITICAL!)
+- ⚠️ **Test in a VM first** (recommended)
+- ⚠️ **Domain-joined systems:** Coordinate with IT team
+- ⚠️ **Read documentation** thoroughly
+
+---
+
+<div align="center">
+
+**Made with 🛡️ for the Windows Security Community**
+
+**NexusOne23** • **v2.2.2** • **December 2025**
+
+</div>