Hopefully last part of this set of guides. Oh and god save me for this terrible joke i just did...
This time we'll tweak Windows 10 using WinAero Tweaker
Part of Windows 10 customization guides:
-Custom Themes
-Using CustomizerGod
-Custom shells
-Tweaking Windows 10, disabling useless features etc. *
You shouldn't play around with this tool way too much, like for example changing border size to make it look like you're using a 2008 tablet.
Also, you might need to reboot/relog to your PC after applying tweaks.
This also works on Windows 7 although some features are present on Windows 8+. [In other words, 90% of features]
Also, this part is really simple, you can play around with it in free time.
1. Downloading WinAero Tweaker
https://winaero.com/download.php?view.1796
You only want to download it from here. Not from some random shady website.
Installation is pretty simple, you can either install it as a "Portable" version or as a program.
Select what you like and install it. [If you selected Portable, head to that folder and just double-click WinAeroTweaker.exe]
Requires Admin privaleges. If you don't have these, ask your PC administrator to give you admin rights. Otherwise, collect for a new PC
2. Using WinAero Tweaker
View attachment 100034
You can basically tweak this stuff: Appearance, fonts, Windows behavior and many more. Tweaks are explained so I don't need to explain these to you.
Here's my suggested tweaks:
->Appearance
|Colored Title Bars [If you liked Windows 8 colored title bars then this is for you]
---------------
->Behavior
|Ads and Unwanted Apps
-Disable Ads in Windows 10
-Stop unwanted apps that Windows 10 installs automatically
-Start menu suggestions [This gets turned on by default anyways]
|Disable "Look for an app in the Store" Notification
-Disable "Look for an app in the Store"
|Disable Malicious Software Removal Tool From Installing
-Same stuff, just check it [Only do it when you use different antivirus and want to get rid off MSRT [Built-in Windows Defender]
|Disable Reboot After Updates
-Stop Windows 10 reboots after installing updates [Why? Windows 10 is known for bootloops after updating to the newest OS version, this is really annoying and can happen on any hardware. Disable it to stop it from rebooting after updating your Windows copy]
|Disable Error Reporting
-Disable Error Reporting [It helps Microsoft but annoys you. In reality, it doesn't fix anything so why overflow them with more information?]
|Show BSOD, Disable Smiley [Optional]
-Show BSOD details instead of sad smiley [Useful if your computer crashes for no reason, this can give you the classic BSOD screen which has way more information than sad smiley]
---------------
->Boot and Logon
|Boot Options
You can tweak anything you want here, if you feel like so.
|Disable Lock Screen
-Disable Lock Screen [You don't want it on your server, neither on your main PC unless you're hiding your hentai stash on 1TB HDD]
The rest options in this sections are up to you if you want to tweak them or not
---------------
->Desktop and Taskbar
This section is mostly up to you if you want to disable stuff or not. However, the end result usually makes it looks gorgeous
|Disable Action Center
-Disable Action Center [Disables it completely and gives you more space on taskbar!]
|Disable Live Tiles
-Disable Live Tiles [Wastes less CPU]
|Increase Taskbar Transparency Level [Optional]
-Increase taskbar transparency level [Not really suggested for old PCs running W10]
|Wallpaper Quality
-Slide that to 100 for uncompressed quality of wallpaper. Reapply your wallpaper and it should be 100% untouched.
-----------------
->File Explorer
|Navigation Pane - Default Items
-I suggest getting rid off Quick Access. Just untick it. It's not useful at all in most cases.
|Customize Shortcut Arrow
-I prefer No Arrow one. It makes icons look nicer!
-----------------
->Windows Apps
|Disable Cortana
-Disable Cortana [You don't really need it, it also collects your information behind your back]
|Disable Windows Ink Workspace
-Disable Windows Ink Workspace [Only suggested for PCs and Laptops without touchscreen or tablets which don't support Wacom styluses]
|Enable Classic Paint
-Enable Classic Paint [Seriously, who doesn't love old school paint?]
----------------
->Privacy
|Disable Telemetry [Suggested]
-Disable Telemetry [It collects information and wastes your resources...]
Whoa and that's all. Here's how my tablet is tweaked!
View attachment 100035
[Notice how there's not Action Bar, now it looks like Vanilla Windows, also no Quick Access]
A simple, yet powerful tool from our boys at Winaero. Props for them for creating this awesome app!
And this is the end of our guides for now! If i find anything interesting, i'll add it to collection of Win10 customization guide.
In other words: Yes, you can make locked OS yours. See ya in the next blog post!
This time we'll tweak Windows 10 using WinAero Tweaker
Part of Windows 10 customization guides:
-Custom Themes
-Using CustomizerGod
-Custom shells
-Tweaking Windows 10, disabling useless features etc. *
You shouldn't play around with this tool way too much, like for example changing border size to make it look like you're using a 2008 tablet.
Also, you might need to reboot/relog to your PC after applying tweaks.
This also works on Windows 7 although some features are present on Windows 8+. [In other words, 90% of features]
Also, this part is really simple, you can play around with it in free time.
1. Downloading WinAero Tweaker
https://winaero.com/download.php?view.1796
You only want to download it from here. Not from some random shady website.
Installation is pretty simple, you can either install it as a "Portable" version or as a program.
Select what you like and install it. [If you selected Portable, head to that folder and just double-click WinAeroTweaker.exe]
Requires Admin privaleges. If you don't have these, ask your PC administrator to give you admin rights. Otherwise, collect for a new PC
2. Using WinAero Tweaker
View attachment 100034
You can basically tweak this stuff: Appearance, fonts, Windows behavior and many more. Tweaks are explained so I don't need to explain these to you.
Here's my suggested tweaks:
->Appearance
|Colored Title Bars [If you liked Windows 8 colored title bars then this is for you]
---------------
->Behavior
|Ads and Unwanted Apps
-Disable Ads in Windows 10
-Stop unwanted apps that Windows 10 installs automatically
-Start menu suggestions [This gets turned on by default anyways]
|Disable "Look for an app in the Store" Notification
-Disable "Look for an app in the Store"
|Disable Malicious Software Removal Tool From Installing
-Same stuff, just check it [Only do it when you use different antivirus and want to get rid off MSRT [Built-in Windows Defender]
|Disable Reboot After Updates
-Stop Windows 10 reboots after installing updates [Why? Windows 10 is known for bootloops after updating to the newest OS version, this is really annoying and can happen on any hardware. Disable it to stop it from rebooting after updating your Windows copy]
|Disable Error Reporting
-Disable Error Reporting [It helps Microsoft but annoys you. In reality, it doesn't fix anything so why overflow them with more information?]
|Show BSOD, Disable Smiley [Optional]
-Show BSOD details instead of sad smiley [Useful if your computer crashes for no reason, this can give you the classic BSOD screen which has way more information than sad smiley]
---------------
->Boot and Logon
|Boot Options
You can tweak anything you want here, if you feel like so.
|Disable Lock Screen
-Disable Lock Screen [You don't want it on your server, neither on your main PC unless you're hiding your hentai stash on 1TB HDD]
The rest options in this sections are up to you if you want to tweak them or not
---------------
->Desktop and Taskbar
This section is mostly up to you if you want to disable stuff or not. However, the end result usually makes it looks gorgeous
|Disable Action Center
-Disable Action Center [Disables it completely and gives you more space on taskbar!]
|Disable Live Tiles
-Disable Live Tiles [Wastes less CPU]
|Increase Taskbar Transparency Level [Optional]
-Increase taskbar transparency level [Not really suggested for old PCs running W10]
|Wallpaper Quality
-Slide that to 100 for uncompressed quality of wallpaper. Reapply your wallpaper and it should be 100% untouched.
-----------------
->File Explorer
|Navigation Pane - Default Items
-I suggest getting rid off Quick Access. Just untick it. It's not useful at all in most cases.
|Customize Shortcut Arrow
-I prefer No Arrow one. It makes icons look nicer!
-----------------
->Windows Apps
|Disable Cortana
-Disable Cortana [You don't really need it, it also collects your information behind your back]
|Disable Windows Ink Workspace
-Disable Windows Ink Workspace [Only suggested for PCs and Laptops without touchscreen or tablets which don't support Wacom styluses]
|Enable Classic Paint
-Enable Classic Paint [Seriously, who doesn't love old school paint?]
----------------
->Privacy
|Disable Telemetry [Suggested]
-Disable Telemetry [It collects information and wastes your resources...]
Whoa and that's all. Here's how my tablet is tweaked!
View attachment 100035
[Notice how there's not Action Bar, now it looks like Vanilla Windows, also no Quick Access]
A simple, yet powerful tool from our boys at Winaero. Props for them for creating this awesome app!
And this is the end of our guides for now! If i find anything interesting, i'll add it to collection of Win10 customization guide.
In other words: Yes, you can make locked OS yours. See ya in the next blog post!
