Windows 7 Tweaks Guide

How to get the old XP/Vista taskbar back in Windows 7:


The first change people will notice when they install Windows 7, is the taskbar. The taskbar has been improved to minimize the number of clicks needed to access your windows, as well as to improve usability overall. But some users may want to switch back to the old taskbar. If you are a new user, I suggest to give the new taskbar a chance before switching back to the old XP/Vista style taskbar.



1) Right click on an open-area in the taskbar and select properties:



2) From the taskbar buttons drop-down menu, choose Never Combine. You may also want to check the Use small icons box under Taskbar Appearance:



3) Press OK and now you have the old XP/Vista style taskbar.


How to bring up �About Windows� in Windows 7:

To bring this window up, simply open the start menu and type winver into the search box:



Speed up taskbar thumbnails by changing hover time in Windows 7:



1) Open the Start menu and type regedit in the search bar

2) Proceed to the following directory: HKEY_Current_USER\Control Panel\Mouse

3) Right click the MouseHoverTime key and choose Modify

4) Change it to a value between 0 and 4000. The number you input will be the millisecond delay before thumbnail previews activate when you hover your mouse over an application.I don�t recommend selecting a value of 0 for this option.

Changes don�t take place until you restart your computer.

How to Burn a Disc Image from a ISO or IMF file in Windows 7:

1. Place a blank unformatted CD or DVD into your CD/DVD drive.
NOTE: If a AutoPlay window opens with the option to format the CD/DVD, then just close it.

2. Right click on the ISO or IMG file you want to burn a disc image with, then click on Burn disc image.

3. Next to Disc burner, click on the drop down arrow and select the CD/DVD drive with the blank CD/DVD in it.

4. Check the Verify disc after burning box if you want Windows 7 to verify the disc image afterwards, otherwise leave it unchecked.

When it is finished burning the disc image, click on the Close button.

How to Run a Program in Compatibility Mode in Windows 7:

1. Right click on the program's shortcut, .exe file, or installation program.

2. Click on Properties.

3. Click on the Compatibility tab.
NOTE: If the Compatiblity options are grayed out, then it is a 64 bit program and cannot be changed.



To Run a Program in Compatibility Mode -

A) Check the Run this program in compatibility mode for box.

B) Click on the drop down menu arrow and select which version of Windows the program was made for.

Always pick the latest Windows version the program was written for to have a better chance of it running properly in Windows 7.

To Change the Settings for a Program -




A) Check or uncheck the settings you want for the program.

To Change the Privilege Level of a Program -

A) Check or uncheck the Run this program as an administrator box to enable or disable this option.



How to Uninstall Internet Explorer 8 in Windows 7 (almost):


Windows 7 now has the ability to �uninstall� Internet Explorer 8. This decision was most likely made due to the antitrust issues Microsoft has been facing with the European Union, who has been pressuring Microsoft to either provide alternative browsers or not offer IE at all. Interestingly, European copies of Windows do not come with any built-in Media Players.

Anyway, �uninstall� means you can now remove the Internet Explorer executable completely from Windows 7. The IE files themselves will not be removed (for now) because IE has been integrated into a couple Windows components. If you really want to get rid of the IE executable, this is how...



1) Open the Start Menu and type in Windows Features:



2) Uncheck the Internet Explorer box:



Once you click OK, you will be prompted to restart. After the restart, Windows will make a few configurations and reboot again. After that, you�re all set.

How to Extend the Windows 7 Activation Trial Period Up to 120 Days without using any cracks:



1. Open the Start Menu.

2. In the Start Menu search box, type regedit, and press Enter.

3. In the registry, go to: (See screenshot below)
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows NT\CurrentVersion\SoftwareProtectionPlatform

4. In the right pane, see if SkipRearm is set to 0 (number 0) .

If it is not set to 0 - Right click on SkipRearm and click on Modify. Type 0 and click on OK.

If it is set to 0 - Skip this and go to step 5

5. Close regedit.

6. Open an elevated command prompt:

a. Open the Start Menu.
b. Click on All Programs and Accessories, then right click on Command Prompt and click on Run as administrator.

OR:

a. Open the Start Menu.
b. In the Start Menu search box area, type cmd and press CTRL+SHIFT+ENTER.

OR:

a. Open the Start Menu.
b. In the Start Menu search box area type cmd, then right click on cmd (at top), and click on Run as administrator.

7. In the elevated command prompt, type slmgr -rearm and press Enter.

8. Click on OK.

9. Close the elevated command prompt.

10. Restart the computer to apply the changes and reset your trial period back to 30 days to activate.

A List of Run Commands for Windows 7:




Windows logo key+ R:

Add/Remove Programs = appwiz.cpl
Administrative Tools = control admintools
Authorization Manager= azman.msc "New"

Calculator = calc
Certificate Manager = certmgr.msc
Character Map = charmap
Check Disk Utility = chkdsk
Control Panel = control "New"
Command Prompt = cmd.exe
Component Services = dcomcnfg
Computer Management = compmgmt.msc = CompMgmtLauncher "New"

Date and Time Properties = timedate.cpl
Downloads = Downloads "New"
Device Manager = devmgmt.msc
Direct X Troubleshooter = dxdiag
Disk Cleanup Utility = cleanmgr
Defragment User Interface = dfrgui "New"
Ditilizer Calibration Tool = tabcal "New"
Disk Management = diskmgmt.msc
Disk Parmelonion Manager = diskpart
Display Properties = control desktop or desk.cpl
DPI Scaling = dpiscaling "New"
Driver Package Installer = dpinst "New"
Driver Verifier Utility = verifier or /reset
DVD Player = dvdplay "New"

Encryption File System = rekeywiz "New"
Event Viewer = eventvwr.msc

Fax Cover Sheet Editor = fxscover "New"
File Signature Verification Tool = sigverif
Folders Properties = control folders
Fonts = control fonts
Free Cell Card Game = freecell

Group Policy Editor = gpedit.msc

Internet Explorer = iexplore
Iexpress Wizard = iexpress
Internet Properties = inetcpl.cpl
IP Configuration = ipconfig.exe
iSCSI Initiator = iscsicpl "New"

Keyboard Properties = control keyboard

Libraries = explorer or Windows key + E
Local Security Settings = secpol.msc
Local Users and Groups = lusrmgr.msc
Logs You Out Of Windows = logoff

Microsoft Support Diagnostic Tool = msdt "New"
Microsoft Paint = mspaint.exe
Mouse Properties = control mouse
Mouse Properties = main.cpl
Mobility Center (only on mobile) = mblctr or Windows key + X
Network Connections = control netconnections
Network Connections = ncpa.cpl
Notepad = notepad

ODBC Data Source Administrator = odbcad32 "New"
Optional Features Manager = optionalfeatures "New"
On Screen Keyboard = osk or Windows key + U

Performance Monitor = perfmon.msc
Phone and Modem Options = telephon.cpl
Power Configuration = powercfg.cpl
Printers and Faxes = control printers
Printer Migration = PrintBrmUi "New"
Private Character Editor = eudcedit

Regional Settings = intl.cpl
Registry Editor = regedit.exe
Remote Assistance = msra "New"
Remote Desktop = mstsc
Resultant Set of Policy = rsop.msc

Scheduled Tasks = control schedtasks
Security Center = wscui.cpl
Services = services.msc
Shared Folders/MMC = fsmgmt.msc
Shuts Down Windows = shutdown
Snipping Tool = snippingtool "New"
Sounds and Audio = mmsys.cpl
Sound Recorder = soundrecorder "New"
Sound Volume = sndvol "New"
Spider Solitare Card Game = spider
SQL Client Configuration = cliconfg
Stored User Names and Passwords = credwiz "New"
Sticky Note = StikyNot "New"
System Configuration Editor = sysedit
System Configuration Utility = msconfig
System File Checker Utility = sfc
System Information = msinfo32
System Properties = sysdm.cpl or Windows key + Pause/Break

Task Manager = taskmgr
Trusted Platform Module = TpmInit "New"

Utility Manager = utilman
User Accounts = netplwiz

Windows Activation = slui "New"
Windows Backup Utility = sdclt "New"
Windows Fax and Scan = wfs "New"
Windows Firewall = firewall.cpl
Windows Firewall with Advanced Security = wf.msc "New"
Windows Image Acquisition = wiaacmgr "New"
Windows Media Player = wmplayer
Windows Magnifier = magnify
Windows Management Infrastructure = wmimgmt.msc
Windows Update App Manager = wuapp "New"
Windows Standalong Update Manager = wusa "New'
Windows System Security Tool = syskey
Windows Share Creation Wizard = shrpubw "New"
Wordpad = write

Fixing Missing partitions:

1. Click on start and type diskmgmt.msc on search bar (on Run command)

2. This will open the Disk Management interface that is displaying all connected hard drives and partitions:



3. Now select Drive from lower half of your disk management interface which doesn�t have any drive letter.




4. Right Click & Select �Change Drive Letter and Paths� from the context menu.

5. Now click on the Add button in the next menu and pick a drive letter from the pull down menu.



6. Click ok to assign selected drive letter and check your windows explorer or my computer to confirm missing drive of windows XP or Vista is shown up or not.

Show My Computer On The Desktop:




1. To put the Computer icon on the desktop, click the Start button, and then right-click on "Computer".



2. Click the "Show on Desktop" item in the menu, and your Computer icon will show up on the desktop.

OR:

1. Right-click on the desktop and choose Personalize, then click on "Change Desktop Icons" on the left-hand side of the screen.



2. In the Desktop Icons panel you can choose which of the built-in icons to show on the desktop:



Or The Tech version:

1. Right click on a empty space on the desktop and click on New and Shortcut.

2. For the location, type (or copy n paste this in!) %SystemRoot%\explorer.exe shell:MyComputerFolder and click on the Next button (or copy n paste this in!)

3. For the name, type Computer and click on the Finish button.

4. Right click on the new Computer shortcut on the desktop and click on Properties.

5. Under the Shortcut tab, click on the Change Icon button.

6. In the "Look for icons..." line, type (or copy n paste this in!)
%SystemRoot%\system32\imageres.dll and press enter (or copy n paste this in!)

7. Select the Computer icon and click on OK.

8. Click on OK.

Ultimate Tweaker:



As you can see from the picture, there are quite a few options for you to choose from. Ultimate Windows Tweaker detects what your operating system is and what browser you are using and offers you only the relevant tweaks, so it is very safe to use. It also lets you create sytem restore points before you make tweaks so you can restore your system if anything does happen.

This is a very small application, only 380 KB and does not require any installation process. It was originally designed for Windows Vista, but has been made to tweak some of Windows 7 settings too. You can download Windows Ultimate Tweaker 1.1 here:

http://www.winvistaclub.com/Ultimate_Windows_Tweaker.html

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Mirrors:
Windows 7 Tweaks Guide [1 Link/Direct]
Windows 7 Tweaks Guide [Torrent]