- Centralize hidden-process setup per OS
- Hide console early to avoid startup flash
- Keep capture window off-screen and hidden
- Enable unified scheduler for watchdog task
- Force GUI subsystem in build script
- Use Task Scheduler XML instead of /TR
- Run -ensure agent in-process, not child
- Add console close and panic protection
- Guard nil event channels after stop
- Add non-Windows stubs for startup/mutex
kato