Winaero Tweaker 1.65

Winaero Tweaker is an an all-in-one customization utility that helps you to tweak Windows in just a few simple clicks. The program includes tweaks for every version of operating system from Windows 7 to Windows 11. 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.

Here's a partial features list:

• Information - View information about your PC hardware and OS.
• Aero Colors - Change all Windows Aero settings including those which can't be changed with Control Panel.
• Aero Lite - Activate the hidden Aero Lite theme.
• Alt+Tab Appearance - Change hidden secret options of the Alt+Tab dialog.
• Colored Title Bars - Enable colors for window title bars in Windows 10.
• Dark Color Scheme - Here you can enable the dark color scheme for Windows 10 system settings and apps.
• Inactive Title Bars Color - Change the color of inactive title bars in Windows 10.
• Disable Aero Shake - Disable or enable the Aero Shake feature.
• Disable Driver Updates - Turn off driver updates in Windows Update.
• Disable Web Search - Disable Web Search in taskbar and Cortana in Windows 10.
• Disable Action Center - Disable or enable the Action Center feature in Windows 10.
• Disable Live Tiles - Disable Live Tiles all at once for Universal(Metro) apps.
• Activate Windows Photo Viewer - Activate Windows Photo Viewer in Windows 10.
• Auto-update Store apps - Disable or enable auto-update of Store apps in Windows 10.
• Disable Cortana - Disable Cortana in Windows 10.
• Disable Windows Defender - Disable Windows Defender in Windows 10.
• Microsoft Edge Download Folder - Change the default download folder in Microsoft Edge.
• Stop Unwanted Apps - Stop unwanted apps Windows installs automatically.
• Windows Defender Tray Icon - Show or hide Windows Defender tray icon.
• App Switcher Hover Timeout - Change the App Switcher hover timeout delay.
• Charms Bar Hover Timeout - Change the Charms Bar hover timeout delay.
• Modern App Closing Options - Speed up closing time of Metro apps for mouse and touch.
• Start Screen Power Button - Show or hide the Power button on the Start screen.
• Disable Telemetry - Prevent Windows 10 from spying on you.
• ... and many more.

Winaero Tweaker 1.65 - Key changes:

• Added the ability to apply the accent color to the taskbar only, without applying it to the start menu and the notification center. Works on both Windows 11 and 10.
• Added the ability to create a Battery Report with some extra options. You can save it to HTA, or to a custom destination using the GUI. It will open instantly.
• Added the ability to add the "Restart to UEFI Firmware" context menu.
• Added the Tools \ Shutdown/Restart/Hibernate page with extra shut down options. For example, you are restart to Advanced Startup Options directly from there.
• Added the ability to create shortcuts for Advanced Startup Options and UEFI Firmware in the Shortcuts \ Shutdown shortcuts option.
• Fixed a wrong "More info" link for the Add Windows Update menu to desktop page.
• Refined the appearance of the Information page: The app version font is no longer tiny. The icons are no longer blurry.
• Toolbar icons are no longer blurry.

Download page: Winaero Tweaker 1.65 | 5.3 MB (Freeware)
View: Winaero Tweaker Home Page | Screenshot

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