Tweaking Windows 7 - Page 2 of 1. Desktop, Start Menu, Taskbar, and Notification Area. Auto Login. Why: Quick login. ![]() ![]() Why not: Security risk. Anyone can run your computer. Press the Windows + R keys > type netplwiz > uncheck Users must enter a user name and password to use this computer. User preference. Why not: It can get downright ugly. Most tweak guides will immediately tell you to disable everything (including Aero) that make Windows 7 look good, taking all of the enjoyment out of using it. I’m going to show you the options and my recommendations. These recommendations maintain Aero, Aero peek, and good looking fonts. It was one of the most requested features from Windows Insiders. Still, Microsoft decided not to add Aero Glass back to Windows 10, after removing it in Windows 8. ![]() This section is as much for “where the settings are” as it is for tweaking. For a dual- core or better computer with a 5. ![]() MB or higher video card the only thing I disable is transparent glass. I simply do that because I find it annoying. FWIW, It is the one thing that has been shown in benchmarks to improve scores. Lets get to Aero. It’s what makes using Windows 7 enjoyable. I’ve no earthly idea why anyone would use Windows 7 and then disable it. I haven’t seen a single benchmark that shows disabling Aero does anything and benchmarks for Aero under Vista showed that in fact it made little to no difference. But, to each his own. This is what Windows 7 looks like with all visual effects off (click for full size image)This is what a barebones fully functional Aero (with smooth fonts) desktop looks like (click for full size image)Gray / black are my desktop colors. Below are the settings for minimal but fully functional Aero with smooth fonts. Hit the Windows + R keys > type sysdm. Advanced tab > in the Performance section click the Settings button. Uncheck all boxes except the 4 in the picture below and click Apply. Themes and Colors. Why: User preference. Why not: Can’t think of a reason not to! To get there, right- click on the desktop and choose Personalize. In this window double- click to change Themes. Change the visuals and sounds on your computer. In the above screen double- click on Window Color for more advanced settings. In the above screen double- click on Desktop Background to make a Solid Color your background. Right- clicking on any picture anywhere on your computer will give you the option of Set as desktop background. Settings in the Active Title Bar section effect several other sections and is the quickest way to change many color /font settings. Turn Off System Sounds. Why: User preference. Why not: Can’t think of a reason not to! What this does is disable the Sound Scheme. Start menu, Taskbar, Quick Launch, Sidebar, Desktop. This page describes the settings concerning the Windows Vista user interface like the Start menu, Taskbar, Quick. Has your Windows Vista computer suddenly gone silent - no sound comes out of your speakers, “Failed to play test tone” appears when you try to test your. WYSIWYG Website Editor. The easy and free way to create fantastic web pages. How to Make Icon Label Backgrounds Transparent in Windows XP. By default Windows XP shows cool drop-down shadows for desktop icon labels. Occasionally this breaks. Download Vista DreamScenes, Windows 7 Themes, Win 7 Themes, Win7 Themes, Vista Themes, XP Skins & Visual Styles and desktop themes for DesktopX, WindowBlinds. The sound scheme contains things like the sound you hear when you click on something. I’m really not concerned so much with the resources it uses but I just find the sounds to be annoying. In the left pane click Change desktop icons. Choose your options.
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