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Winaero Tweaker

Winaero Tweaker 1.62.1.0

Winaero Tweaker is an an all-in-one customization utility that helps you to tweak Windows in just a few simple clicks. Learn what's new on this latest version. Click here if the download does not begin automatically.

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More about Winaero Tweaker

The program includes tweaks for every version of operating system from Windows 7 to Windows 10. Winaero Tweaker automatically detects the version of Windows OS you're running and shows tweaks and customization options accordingly. The software can be installed as a portable app so you can take it with you as you move from one computer to another.

Features

  • Enable the full context menus without the 'Show more options' item.
  • The ability to restore the classic taskbar
  • Enable Ribbon in File Explorer
  • Change taskbar screen position, e.g. you can move it to the top
  • Change taskbar size
  • Disable background apps, all at once.
  • Shortcut tools that you can use
  • To launch an app as Administrator without a UAC confirmation.
  • To directly open any Control Panel applet or system folder.
  • To directly open any Settings page.
  • To create shortcuts to the classic Shut Down Windows dialog (Alt+F4), and Safe Mode.
  • To remove or customize the shortcut arrow overlay icon.
  • To remove the " - shortcut" suffix.
  • To remove blue arrows from compressed files.
  • Manage Windows apps and features.
  • Restore the classic search in File Explorer without Internet options
  • Restore classic Windows Photos Viewer to use it instead of Photos.
  • Restore the classic sound volume pop-up slider.
  • Permanently disable Windows Telemetry and Data Collection.
  • Permanently disable Windows Defender.
  • Permanently disable Windows Update.
  • Disable ads and unwanted app installation (Candy Crush Soda Saga, etc).
  • Enable the built-in Administrator account.
  • Enable automatic Registry backup.
  • Change drag-n-drop sensitivity.
  • Disable Action Center and notifications.
  • Reset icon cache.
  • Reset all Group Policy options at once.
  • Networking options
  • Change the RDP port.
  • Make mapped drives accessible for elevated apps.
  • Tune up Windows appearance
  • Customize folders in This PC.
  • Customize entries in Navigation Pane in File Explorer (in the left pane).
  • Rename and change the icon for the Quick Access entry.
  • Increase the taskbar transparency level.
  • Show time seconds in the taskbar clock.
  • Disable blur for the sign-in screen.
  • Customize fonts, and the Alt+Tab dialog appearance.
  • Change the title bar color for inactive windows.
  • Context menus
  • Add handy context menus using a huge set of presets, e.g. to switch a Power Plan with one click, open a Command Prompt, add a Settings cascading menu - plenty of them.
  • Hide default entries from the context menu, e.g. Edit with Photos, Edit with Paint 3D, etc.
  • Add 'Run as Administrator' to VBS, MSI, CMD and BAT files.
  • Change the default app for the Edit context menu entry for images.

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