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MDGx MAX Speed WinDOwS İTricks · Secrets · Bugs · Fixes ŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻhttp://www.mdgx.com/ŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻ ŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻ Windows 7/7 SP1 Tweaks, Fixes, Guides, Downloads + Links ŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻ These topics refer STRICTLY to ALL Microsoft Windows 7 + 7 SP1 32-bit (x86) + 64-bit (x64) retail/final/gamma/Gold/RTM/OEM English releases, versions + editions [including Previews, Builds, Service Packs (SPs), Updates + Patches], http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Windows_7_editions unless specified otherwise: http://www.mdgx.com/7.php Also available as plain text/ASCII file: http://www.mdgx.com/WINDOWS7.TXT FYI: Windows NTx = Windows NT4/2000/XP/2003/Vista/2008/7/8/8.1/2012/10/2016/2019/11/2022/newer ALWAYS BACKUP ALL YOUR OPERATING SYSTEM DRIVES TO A SAFE LOCATION BEFORE ATTEMPTING TO MAKE ANY SYSTEM CHANGES ! http://www.mdgx.com/secrets.htm#BKP WARNING: * Take EXTREME CAUTION when modifying/adjusting/customizing your Registry/System/Startup files/configuration/settings! Faulty changes may result in crashes/lockups/permanent data loss, or might lead to having you REINSTALL your Operating System(s)! YOU are the ONLY one responsible for ANY changes YOU make! ALWAYS HAVE YOUR MOST RECENT SYSTEM BACKUP READY! http://www.mdgx.com/secrets.htm#BKP * BACKUP YOUR REGISTRY BEFORE MAKING ANY CHANGES! -> "BACKUP/EXPORT + RESTORE/IMPORT REGISTRY/REGISTRY KEY(S)" in WINDOWS7.TXT (this file): http://www.mdgx.com/7.php http://www.mdgx.com/WINDOWS7.TXT NOTES: - These İTricks + Secrets have been tested on many computers, but with NO guarantee they should also work for you. - Some of these tips I stumbled upon while browsing the Internet or while helping others with WinDOwS problems, some were kindly sent in by concerned readers (all authors/contributors are acknowledged and reliable sources given proper credit), and some I discovered on my own. Enjoy the ride. - Contributed tips (clearly marked) posted here do not necessarily reflect the opinion of the author of these files. Please send me feedback online: http://www.mdgx.com/form.htm MUST HAVE from SOFTWARE.TXT (included): - INTERNET EXPLORER (IE) ESSENTIAL FREE FIXES + UPDATES: http://www.mdgx.com/ietoy.htm - FREE Windows NTx Extras: http://www.mdgx.com/xptoy.htm - 1000+ Windows 9x/NTx Power Toys [99.99% Free(ware)]: http://www.mdgx.com/toy.htm WINDOWS7.TXT Contents: [New İtweaks added at the TOP] BACKUP/EXPORT + RESTORE/IMPORT REGISTRY/REGISTRY KEY(S) Tweaks, Hacks + Fixes... UNconventional, UNdocumented, UNcensored ;-/ Updates/(Hot)Fixes/Patches + Windows Update (WU) Turn OFF/Remove Windows 7/8/8.1 Adware, Spyware, Security Flaws + Repair/Restore Privacy Turn OFF/Remove Windows 10 Adware, Spyware, Security Flaws + Repair/Restore Privacy -> WIN10.TXT (included): http://www.mdgx.com/10.php Task Scheduler Tweaks Patch Windows 7 Customize BOOT Screens Desktop Wallpaper Tweaks + Free(ware) Tools Free(ware) 7/8/8.1/10 Aero Tools + Tweaks Free(ware) Windows 7 Replacement Apps + Tweaking Tools Free(ware) Start Menu Shell Replacements Turn OFF/ON User Account Control (UAC) Free(ware) BOOT Tools + Tweaks Windows Side-by-Side (WinSxS) Folder Free(ware) Burn/Copy/Write/Install CDs/DVDs/BDs Tools OEM Application (IN)Compatibility Control Panel (CP) + Omnipotent/Master/Mega/'god mode' (OMG) Control Panel Public Root DNS Servers Internet + Web Browsers Tweaks, Fixes + Tools Chrome/Chromium, Firefox/Mozilla + Internet Explorer (IE) Privacy Put A Pin In It! XP -> 7/8/8.1 Easy Transfer Files + Settings Turn OFF/ON Windows Features Tweak Windows 7/7 SP1 Services Turn OFF Action/Security Center + Notifications/Messages Logon + Password Tweaks Clock Sync CMD, Commands, Environment + Console Paging (Swap) File Tweaks Windows (Defender) Firewall (WF) Tweaks + Tools Turn OFF NVidia Telemetry Java No Java Save Files List -> Text Windows 7/8/8.1/10 Wikipedia Resources + Free eBooks Free(ware), Open Source + Portable Software + Games @ MDGx.com Tweak Windows 10/11 Services -> WIN10.TXT (included): http://www.mdgx.com/10.php See also matching/related Windows NTx tweaks in DESKTOP.TXT, MYTIPS95.TXT, REGISTRY.TXT, TIPS2000.TXT, TIPS95.TXT, TIPSXP.TXT (all included): http://www.mdgx.com/newtip.htm exFAT -> SECRETS.TXT (included): http://www.mdgx.com/secrets.htm#XFAT BACKUP/EXPORT + RESTORE/IMPORT REGISTRY/REGISTRY KEY(S) * Backup + Restore the Registry +/- separate Registry (hive) key(s) in Windows NTx [2000/XP/2003/Vista/2008/7/8/8.1/2012/10/2016/2019/11/2022/newer] 32-bit (x86) + 64-bit (x64) Operating Systems (OSes): http://support.microsoft.com/help/322756/ http://neosmart.net/wiki/backup-restore-registry/ http://www.howtogeek.com/197785/ http://blog.netwrix.com/2018/10/30/how-to-back-up-and-restore-the-windows-registry/ http://www.winhelponline.com/blog/automatically-backup-registry-hives-windows-10/ http://www.minitool.com/data-recovery/backup-and-restore-registry.html http://www.majorgeeks.com/content/page/how_to_back_up_or_restore_the_windows_registry.html http://www.windowscentral.com/how-backup-entire-registry-windows-10/ http://theitbros.com/restore-windows-10-registry-from-backup-or-restore-point/ http://www.techbout.com/backup-registry-in-windows-10-47923/ Registry hive keys (hives): http://docs.microsoft.com/windows/win32/sysinfo/registry-hives/ http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Windows_Registry#Keys_and_values http://www.mdgx.com/reg.htm#RTS 1. From the graphical user interface (GUI) or from a DOS console command prompt (%WinDir%\SYSTEM32\CMD.EXE) using RegEdit (%WinDir%\REGEDIT.EXE): http://www.ss64.com/nt/regedit.html [%WinDir% = usually C:\WINDOWS]. A. Backup/Export/Save entire Registry +/- separate Registry (hive) key(s) manually: - From a DOS console command prompt (%WinDir%\SYSTEM32\CMD.EXE): right-click CMD shortcut/CMD.EXE -> Run as Administrator -> run this command -> press Enter (example): REGEDIT.EXE /E REGISTRY.reg - Right-click RegEdit (%WinDir%\REGEDIT.EXE) or its shortcut/link -> Run as Administrator -> make sure it points to "Computer" [root, entire registry] -> click File -> click Export... -> under Export Registry File -> select the folder of your choice -> type your choice of "File name:" (example: REGISTRY.reg) -> click Save -> exit RegEdit. B. Restore/Import/Load/Merge entire Registry +/- separate Registry (hive) key(s) manually: - From a DOS console command prompt (%WinDir%\SYSTEM32\CMD.EXE): right-click CMD shortcut/CMD.EXE -> Run as Administrator -> run this command -> press Enter (example using saved reg file above): REGEDIT.EXE /S REGISTRY.reg - Right-click RegEdit (%WinDir%\REGEDIT.EXE) or its shortcut/link -> Run as Administrator -> make sure it points to "Computer" [root, entire registry] -> click File -> click Import... -> under Import Registry File -> select the folder where your backed up .REG file(s) reside(s) -> highlight/select your backed up Registry (.HIV, .REG, etc) file(s) (in this example: REGISTRY.reg) -> click Open separately for each file (if more than 1) -> click OK or press Enter -> exit RegEdit. 2. From a DOS console command prompt (%WinDir%\SYSTEM32\CMD.EXE) using REG (%WinDir%\SYSTEM32\REG.EXE): http://docs.microsoft.com/windows-server/administration/windows-commands/reg/ http://www.ss64.com/nt/reg.html A. Backup/Export/Save separate Registry (hive) key(s) manually: right-click CMD shortcut/CMD.EXE -> Run as Administrator -> run these commands -> press Enter after each line (example): REG.EXE EXPORT "HKCR" HKCR.reg /y REG.EXE EXPORT "HKCU" HKCU.reg /y REG.EXE EXPORT "HKLM" HKLM.reg /y REG.EXE EXPORT "HKU" HKU.reg /y REG.EXE EXPORT "HKCC" HKCC.reg /y Where: http://www.mdgx.com/reg.htm#RTS HKCR = Classes Root Hive Key. HKCU = Current User Hive Key. HKLM = Local Machine Hive Key. HKU = Users Hive Key. HKCC = Current Configuration Hive Key. B. Restore/Import/Load/Merge separate Registry (hive) key(s) manually (example using saved reg files above): locate saved reg files [see above] -> right-click CMD shortcut/CMD.EXE -> Run as Administrator -> run these commands -> press Enter after each line (example): REG.EXE IMPORT HKCR.reg /y REG.EXE IMPORT HKCU.reg /y REG.EXE IMPORT HKLM.reg /y REG.EXE IMPORT HKU.reg /y REG.EXE IMPORT HKCC.reg /y Where: http://www.mdgx.com/reg.htm#RTS HKCR = Classes Root Hive Key. HKCU = Current User Hive Key. HKLM = Local Machine Hive Key. HKU = Users Hive Key. HKCC = Current Configuration Hive Key. 3. Using 3rd party Registry Backup/Restore tools [free(ware)]: http://www.mdgx.com/toy.htm#FIX http://www.raymond.cc/blog/backup-restore-whole-windows-registry-selected-hives/ http://www.tweaking.com/content/page/registry_backup.html http://www.majorgeeks.com/mg/sortdate/registry.html http://listoffreeware.com/list-of-best-free-registry-backup-software/ http://www.winhelponline.com/blog/automatically-backup-registry-hives-windows-10/ http://www.tweaking.com/content/page/registry_backup.html * Registry info, guides + tools [free(ware)]: - MDGx Backup, Edit + Restore the Registry in Windows NTx OSes -> "The Registry" section -> "REG:" paragraph -> REGISTRY.TXT (included): http://www.mdgx.com/reg.htm#BNR - MDGx Registry Editing Rules + RegEdit (REGEDIT.EXE) Guide -> "Registry Editing Rules" -> REGISTRY.TXT (included): http://www.mdgx.com/reg.htm#RER - MDGx Windows Registry Backup, Restore + Tweaking tools [free(ware)] -> "FREE WINDOWS SYSTEM + REGISTRY FIXERS" -> SOFTWARE.TXT (included): http://www.mdgx.com/toy.htm#FIX Tweaks, Hacks + Fixes... UNconventional, UNdocumented, UNcensored ;-/ * For more tweaks, hacks + fixes (all included): - MDGx Windows 10 Tweaks, Fixes, Guides, Downloads + Links -> WIN10.TXT: http://www.mdgx.com/10.php http://www.mdgx.com/WIN10.TXT - MDGx Win10 Block Tools (10_BLOCK) -> 10_BLOCK.TXT: http://www.mdgx.com/xptoy.htm#10BLK http://www.mdgx.com/10BLK/10_BLOCK.php http://www.mdgx.com/10BLK/10_BLOCK.TXT - MDGx Windows 8/8.1 Tweaks, Fixes, Guides, Downloads + Links -> WINDOWS8.TXT: http://www.mdgx.com/8.php http://www.mdgx.com/WINDOWS8.TXT Some apply to Windows 7/7 SP1. * Fix Windows 7 Shut Down Bug: http://www.lifehacker.com/1841581231/ http://esupport.quickheal.com/support/solutions/articles/23000020281/ * Fix Windows 7 Wallpaper Display Bug: http://www.winaero.com/blog/microsoft-fixes-black-wallpaper-windows-7-bug-with-kb4539602/ http://www.lifehacker.com/1841274851/ FIX: Wallpaper set to Stretch is displayed as black: http://support.microsoft.com/help/4539602/ created by Microsoft... BUG: Windows 7 January 14 2020 Monthly Rollup: http://support.microsoft.com/help/4534310/ * Fix Windows 7 Slow/Stuck "Checking for Updates" Bug: http://www.reddit.com/r/windows/comments/4tx4s9/ * Migrate Windows 7 to a new SSD (SATA)/NVMe (PCIe) drive without reinstalling: http://www.lifehacker.com/5837543/ MDGx Free(ware) WinDOwS Backup + Restore Tools -> SECRETS.TXT (included): http://www.mdgx.com/secrets.htm#BKP * Speed Up Windows Shutdown Process: http://www.addictivetips.com/windows-tips/how-to-speed-up-windows-shutdown-process/ * Control How Long Windows Waits Before Killing Apps at Shutdown: http://www.howtogeek.com/282062/control-how-long-windows-waits-before-killing-apps-at-shutdown/ * Always show full details in Explorer Copy/Move/Delete dialog box: http://www.askvg.com/how-to-always-show-more-details-in-file-transfer-cut-copy-delete-dialog-box-in-windows-vista-and-7/ Install Open-Shell [Classic Shell fork] (free, open source): http://open-shell.github.io/Open-Shell-Menu/ Open-Shell -> enable Open (Classic) Explorer Bar -> Classic Explorer Settings button -> File Operation tab -> enable Always show more details -> Apply/OK. * (Un)Hide/(re)assign/remove/(un)mount drive/partition/volume in Windows 7/8/8.1/10: http://www.isumsoft.com/windows-10/hide-or-unhide-hard-disk-partition-in-windows-10.html http://www.windowscentral.com/how-hide-entire-drive-prying-eyes-windows-10/ * Everything about TrustedInstaller: info, guides, fixes, workarounds + tweaks: TrustedInstaller (TrustedInstaller.exe) = located in the %WinDir%\Servicing folder [%WinDir% = usually C:\WINDOWS] is Windows NTx [Vista/2008/7/8/8.1/2012/10/2016/2019/11/2022/newer] Microsoft built-in user account [special "VIP" type user created by Microsoft as "master overseer"] with privileged, above-admin, system-wide rights which performs automatic/unattended/forced/behind-your-back/without-your-consent operations, for example: downloads, updates, installs/uninstalls, closes/executes/(re)starts/(re)schedules dynamic link libraries (DLLs)/executables/services/tasks/scripts, modifies the Registry, creates/copies/renames/modifies/moves/deletes files/folders, modifies/takes over files/folders ownership/permissions/attributes, reboots/restarts/shuts down Windows. But you (as any logged in user) can "impersonate" and run as TrustedInstaller in order to get access to/customize/modify/run any disabled/forbidden/locked/unavailable Windows command, executable, file, folder, function, process, registry key/value, script, service, etc: - Run Programs as TrustedInstaller to Write to Certain Registry Keys or Files: http://www.winhelponline.com/blog/run-program-as-trustedinstaller-locked-registry-keys-files/ - Delete Files Protected by TrustedInstaller: http://www.helpdeskgeek.com/windows-7/windows-7-how-to-delete-files-protected-by-trustedinstaller/ - TrustedInstaller Permission and CPU Fix: http://howtoremove.guide/trustedinstaller-permission-cpu-fix-win7-win10/ - The Art of Becoming TrustedInstaller: http://www.tiraniddo.dev/2017/08/the-art-of-becoming-trustedinstaller.html - Take ownership and get full access to files and folders in Windows 10: http://www.winaero.com/blog/how-to-take-ownership-and-get-full-access-to-files-and-folders-in-windows-10/ - What is TrustedInstaller.exe and should I remove it?: http://windowsreport.com/what-is-trustedinstaller-exe/ - Get Permission from TrustedInstaller in Windows 7/8/8.1/10: http://www.partitionwizard.com/partitionmagic/you-require-permission-from-trustedinstaller.html - TrustedInstaller Permission and CPU Fix: http://howtoremove.guide/trustedinstaller-permission-cpu-fix-win7-win10/ - What Is TrustedInstaller? Why Does It Keep Me From Renaming Files?: http://www.makeuseof.com/tag/what-is-trustedinstaller-and-why-does-it-keep-me-from-renaming-files/ - Fix: You require permission from trustedinstaller windows 10: http://thegeekpage.com/fix-you-require-permission-from-trustedinstaller-windows-10/ - Windows 10 Home - Getting TrustedInstaller permission to edit and remove items: http://answers.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/forum/windows_10-other_settings/windows-10-home-getting-trustedinstaller/6664a5f1-5c71-45fc-94be-805075db682a/ - COMPLETELY delete trustedinstaller: http://social.technet.microsoft.com/forums/en-us/b6b1ee19-96a3-4b6a-b7af-166287c1b3c2/ - What is TrustedInstaller.exe in Windows 10/11?: http://www.thewindowsclub.com/trustedinstaller-exe-windows-7/ - Restore TrustedInstaller ownership in Windows 10: http://www.winaero.com/blog/how-to-restore-the-trustedinstaller-ownership-in-windows-10/ Example: run Registry Editor (%WinDir%\RegEdit.exe) [%WinDir% = usually C:\WINDOWS] as TrustedInstaller (highest available user level) in order to be allowed to add/delete/edit/modify/rename any registry key/value using AdvancedRun.exe: AdvancedRun.exe /EXEFilename "%windir%\REGEDIT.EXE" /RunAs 8 /Run AdvancedRun (AdvancedRun.exe) 32-bit + 64-bit GUI interface + DOS console command line tool for Windows Vista/newer 32-bit + 64-bit runs any app/batch/command/executable/function/process/program/script/service/task/tool as Administrator/SYSTEM/TrustedInstaller/any user with elevated/highest/protected privileges/rights, compatibility, environment, ownership, permissions, priority, properties, useful for task automation in BATch (.BAT), CoMmanD (.CMD) + Visual Basic Script (.VBS) files, highly customizable: http://www.nirsoft.net/utils/advanced_run.html AdvancedRun 64-bit: http://www.nirsoft.net/utils/advancedrun-x64.zip AdvancedRun 32-bit: http://www.nirsoft.net/utils/advancedrun.zip Run Programs as SYSTEM: http://www.winhelponline.com/blog/run-program-as-system-localsystem-account-windows/ Run Programs as TrustedInstaller: http://www.winhelponline.com/blog/run-program-as-trustedinstaller-locked-registry-keys-files/ See also "Turn OFF/Postpone/Block/Uninstall Windows Updates (WU)" chapter -> "WUB Brief Explanation:" section in WIN10.TXT (included): http://www.mdgx.com/10.php http://www.mdgx.com/WIN10.TXT Add "Run as TrustedInstaller" item to the right-click shell context menu for BATch (.bat), CoMmanD (.cmd), EXEcutables (.exe) + Visual Basic Script (.vbs) files/shortcuts. You can add any other/all file formats following the same rules -> see below. In this example AdvancedRun.exe (see above) is located in the C:\TOOLS folder. 1. Use Notepad or similar/better free(ware) plain text/ASCII editor: http://www.mdgx.com/toy.htm#TXT to create a plain text Registry file containing the lines between Cut & Paste delimiters below. 2. Save it as plain text/ASCII file (Encode -> ANSI) with the REG extension (.REG). 3. Name it whatever you wish. 4. Right-click newly created .REG file. 5. Run as Administrator. 6. Answer Yes/OK to all prompts to register its information into your Registry. -----Begin cut & paste here----- REGEDIT4 [HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Classes\batfile\shell\RunAsTrustInst] @="Run as TrustedInstaller" "SuppressionPolicy"=dword:0 "HasLUAShield"="" "NoWorkingDirectory"="" [HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Classes\batfile\shell\RunAsTrustInst\command] @="C:\\TOOLS\\AdvancedRun.exe /EXEFilename \"%1\" /RunAs 8 /Run" "IsolatedCommand"=- [HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Classes\cmdfile\shell\RunAsTrustInst] @="Run as TrustedInstaller" "SuppressionPolicy"=dword:0 "HasLUAShield"="" "NoWorkingDirectory"="" [HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Classes\cmdfile\shell\RunAsTrustInst\command] @="C:\\TOOLS\\AdvancedRun.exe /EXEFilename \"%1\" /RunAs 8 /Run" "IsolatedCommand"=- [HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Classes\exefile\shell\RunAsTrustInst] @="Run as TrustedInstaller" "SuppressionPolicy"=dword:0 "HasLUAShield"="" "NoWorkingDirectory"="" [HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Classes\exefile\shell\RunAsTrustInst\command] @="C:\\TOOLS\\AdvancedRun.exe /EXEFilename \"%1\" /RunAs 8 /Run" "IsolatedCommand"=- [HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Classes\vbsfile\shell\RunAsTrustInst] @="Run as TrustedInstaller" "SuppressionPolicy"=dword:0 "HasLUAShield"="" "NoWorkingDirectory"="" [HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Classes\vbsfile\shell\RunAsTrustInst\command] @="C:\\TOOLS\\AdvancedRun.exe /EXEFilename \"%1\" /RunAs 8 /Run" "IsolatedCommand"=- ; ------End cut & paste here------ From now on: Explorer/Desktop/Start -> right-click a BATch (.bat), CoMmanD (.cmd), EXEcutable (.exe), or Visual Basic Script (.vbs) file/shortcut -> select "Run as TrustedInstaller". FULL CONTROL: Access/execute/open/run any possible file type (file extension) by adding "Run as TrustedInstaller" item to the right-click shell context menu for *all* files -> see below. In this example AdvancedRun.exe (see above) is located in the C:\TOOLS folder. 1. Use Notepad or similar/better free(ware) plain text/ASCII editor: http://www.mdgx.com/toy.htm#TXT to create a plain text Registry file containing the lines between Cut & Paste delimiters below. 2. Save it as plain text/ASCII file (Encode -> ANSI) with the REG extension (.REG). 3. Name it whatever you wish. 4. Right-click newly created .REG file. 5. Run as Administrator. 6. Answer Yes/OK to all prompts to register its information into your Registry. -----Begin cut & paste here----- REGEDIT4 [HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Classes\*\shell\RunAsTrustInst] @="Run as TrustedInstaller" "SuppressionPolicy"=dword:0 "HasLUAShield"="" "NoWorkingDirectory"="" [HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Classes\*\shell\RunAsTrustInst\command] @="C:\\TOOLS\\AdvancedRun.exe /EXEFilename \"%1\" /RunAs 8 /Run" "IsolatedCommand"=- ; ------End cut & paste here------ From now on: Explorer/Desktop/Start -> right-click any file type (any extension)/file shortcut -> select "Run as TrustedInstaller". FULL CONTROL: Import/load/merge all data/information contained inside Registration Files (.reg) into the Registry [using RegEdit (REGEDIT.EXE) located in the %WinDir% folder = usually C:\WINDOWS] with TrustedInstaller privileges -> see below. In this example AdvancedRun.exe (see above) is located in the C:\TOOLS folder. 1. Use Notepad or similar/better free(ware) plain text/ASCII editor: http://www.mdgx.com/toy.htm#TXT to create a plain text Registry file containing the lines between Cut & Paste delimiters below. 2. Save it as plain text/ASCII file (Encode -> ANSI) with the REG extension (.REG). 3. Name it whatever you wish. 4. Right-click newly created .REG file. 5. Run as Administrator. 6. Answer Yes/OK to all prompts to register its information into your Registry. -----Begin cut & paste here----- REGEDIT4 [HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\App Paths\REGEDIT.EXE] @="C:\\WINDOWS\\REGEDIT.EXE" "Path"="C:\\WINDOWS" [HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\App Paths\AdvancedRun.exe] @="C:\\TOOLS\\AdvancedRun.exe" "Path"="C:\\TOOLS" [HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows NT\CurrentVersion\AppCompatFlags\Layers] "C:\\TOOLS\\AdvancedRun.exe"="RUNASADMIN" "C:\\WINDOWS\\REGEDIT.EXE"="RUNASADMIN" [HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows NT\CurrentVersion\AppCompatFlags\Compatibility Assistant\Persisted] "C:\\TOOLS\\AdvancedRun.exe"=dword:1 "C:\\WINDOWS\\REGEDIT.EXE"=dword:1 [HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Classes\Applications\REGEDIT.EXE] "NoOpenWith"=- [HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Classes\Applications\REGEDIT.EXE\DefaultIcon] @="C:\\ICON\\ICONS\\REGEDIT.ICO" ; Restore default action: remove the semicolon [;] and the space [ ] in front of the commented/disabled @="REGEDIT.EXE \"%1\"" ; value below + add a semicolon [;] followed by a space [ ] in front of the active/enabled @="... AdvancedRun64..." value below: [HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Classes\Applications\REGEDIT.EXE\shell\open\command] ; @="REGEDIT.EXE \"%1\"" @="C:\\TOOLS\\AdvancedRun.exe /EXEFilename \"C:\\WINDOWS\\REGEDIT.EXE\" /CommandLine \"%1\" /RunAs 8 /Run" "NoOpenWith"=- [HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Classes\regedit] @="Registration Entries" [HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Classes\regedit\DefaultIcon] @="C:\\ICON\\ICONS\\REGEDIT.ICO" ; Restore default action: remove the semicolon [;] and the space [ ] in front of the commented/disabled @="REGEDIT.EXE \"%1\"" ; value below + add a semicolon [;] followed by a space [ ] in front of the active/enabled @="... AdvancedRun64..." value below: [HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Classes\regedit\shell\open\command] ; @="REGEDIT.EXE \"%1\"" @="C:\\TOOLS\\AdvancedRun.exe /EXEFilename \"C:\\WINDOWS\\REGEDIT.EXE\" /CommandLine \"%1\" /RunAs 8 /Run" [HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Classes\REGEDIT.EXE] @="Registration Entries" [HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Classes\REGEDIT.EXE\DefaultIcon] @="C:\\ICON\\ICONS\\REGEDIT.ICO" ; Restore default action: remove the semicolon [;] and the space [ ] in front of the commented/disabled @="REGEDIT.EXE \"%1\"" ; value below + add a semicolon [;] followed by a space [ ] in front of the active/enabled @="... AdvancedRun64..." value below: [HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Classes\REGEDIT.EXE\shell\open\command] ; @="REGEDIT.EXE \"%1\"" @="C:\\TOOLS\\AdvancedRun.exe /EXEFilename \"C:\\WINDOWS\\REGEDIT.EXE\" /CommandLine \"%1\" /RunAs 8 /Run" [HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Classes\regfile] @="Registration Entries" "EditFlags"=dword:1 "AlwaysShowExt"="" [HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Classes\regfile\DefaultIcon] @="C:\\ICON\\ICONS\\REGEDIT.ICO" [HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Classes\regfile\shell\open] @="Mer&ge" ; Restore default action: remove the semicolon [;] and the space [ ] in front of the commented/disabled @="REGEDIT.EXE \"%1\"" ; value below + add a semicolon [;] followed by a space [ ] in front of the active/enabled @="... AdvancedRun64..." value below: [HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Classes\regfile\shell\open\command] ; @="REGEDIT.EXE \"%1\"" @="C:\\TOOLS\\AdvancedRun.exe /EXEFilename \"C:\\WINDOWS\\REGEDIT.EXE\" /CommandLine \"%1\" /RunAs 8 /Run" [HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Classes\.reg] @="regfile" "PerceivedType"="system" ; ------End cut & paste here------ From now on: Explorer/Desktop/Start -> right-click any Registration File (.reg) -> select "Merge" -> click Yes -> click OK. FYI: How to stop TrustedInstaller.exe: hold Ctrl + Shift + press Esc -> Task Manager (TaskMgr.exe) -> Processes tab -> right-click TrustedInstaller.exe -> End task -> End process button -> close Task Manager. * Windows Registry keys involved in and affected by WoW64 64-bit (x64) in Windows NTx 64-bit (x64) OSes: http://msdn.microsoft.com/library/aa384253.aspx WoW64 symbolic links (Wow6432Node): HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Wow6432Node\Classes HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Classes\Wow6432Node HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Classes\Wow6432Node\AppId HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Classes\AppId HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Classes\Wow6432Node\PROTOCOLS HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Classes\PROTOCOLS HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Classes\Wow6432Node\Typelib HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Classes\Typelib MDGx "Registry Structure" -> REGISTRY.TXT (included): http://www.mdgx.com/reg.htm#RTS * Use Large System .FON/.TTF/.OTF Size + customize DPI Scaling to other than default [100%]: http://www.superuser.com/questions/163430/#1131693 Customize Windows 7 Font Face/Size + Taskbar Icons Size: http://www.wikihow.com/Customize-the-Size-of-the-Windows-7-Taskbar-Icons/ http://blogs.msdn.microsoft.com/developingfordynamicsgp/2009/12/01/more-on-windows-7-bitmap-fonts-and-dpi-settings/ Change Default System Fonts: http://answers.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/forum/windows_7-desktop/how-to-change-system-default-font-in-all-parts/dfce15db-7337-420a-a42e-517521a8502e/ Change Dialog Boxes + Buttons Fonts: http://www.sevenforums.com/tutorials/1175-fonts-change.html 1. Use Notepad or similar/better free(ware) plain text/ASCII editor: http://www.mdgx.com/toy.htm#TXT to create a plain text Registry file containing the lines between Cut & Paste delimiters below. 2. Save it as plain text/ASCII file (Encode -> ANSI) with the REG extension (.REG). 3. Name it whatever you wish. 4. Right-click newly created .REG file. 5. Run as Administrator. 6. Answer Yes/OK to all prompts to register its information into your Registry. -----Begin cut & paste here----- REGEDIT4 [HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows NT\CurrentVersion\Fonts] "Courier 10,12,15"="COURF.FON" "MS Serif 8,10,12,14,18,24"="SERIFF.FON" "MS Sans Serif 8,10,12,14,18,24"="SSERIFF.FON" "Small Fonts"="SMALLF.FON" "Small Fonts (120)"="SMALLF.FON" ; ------End cut & paste here------ MS Sans Serif FON (examples): 125% DPI font file | 100% DPI font file *************************************** SSERIFF.FON | SSERIFE.FON SSERIFFE.FON | SSERIFEE.FON SSERIFFG.FON | SSERIFEG.FON SSERIFFR.FON | SSERIFER.FON SSERIFFT.FON | SSERIFET.FON SSEF1255.FON | SSEE1255.FON SSEF1256.FON | SSEE1256.FON SSEF1257.FON | SSEE1257.FON SSEF874.FON | SSEE874.FON * MS Serif FON: 125% DPI font file | 100% DPI font file *************************************** SERIFF.FON | SERIFE.FON SERIFFE.FON | SERIFEE.FON SERIFFG.FON | SERIFEG.FON SERIFFR.FON | SERIFER.FON SERIFFT.FON | SERIFET.FON SERF1255.FON | SERE1255.FON SERF1256.FON | SERE1256.FON SERF1257.FON | SERE1257.FON * Courier FON: 125% DPI font file | 100% DPI font file *************************************** COURF.FON | COURE.FON COURFE.FON | COUREE.FON COURFG.FON | COUREG.FON COURFR.FON | COURER.FON COURFT.FON | COURET.FON COUF1255.FON | COUE1255.FON COUF1256.FON | COUE1256.FON COUF1257.FON | COUE1257.FON * Tweak Network Interface Controller (NIC) Ethernet settings for maximum performance + speed in Windows 7/8/8.1/10: http://windowsreport.com/best-ethernet-settings-for-gaming/ http://techgenix.com/advanced-network-adapter-driver-settings/ http://helpdesk.flexradio.com/hc/articles/202118518/ http://docs.microsoft.com/windows-server/networking/technologies/network-subsystem/net-sub-performance-tuning-nics/ http://www.digit.in/features/tech/tweak-network-adapter-properties-networking-ethernet-wifi-vpn-45243.html http://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=727946014 http://www.speedguide.net/articles/3449/ http://www.peerwisdom.org/2013/04/03/large-send-offload-and-network-performance/ http://www.networkworld.com/article/2224722/jumbo-frames.html http://netcraftsmen.com/just-say-no-to-jumbo-frames/ NetSh (Network Shell) tool [%WinDir%\SYSTEM32\NETSH.EXE]: http://docs.microsoft.com/windows-server/networking/technologies/netsh/netsh/ http://technet.microsoft.com/library/bb490939.aspx http://www.ss64.com/nt/netsh.html View all NetSh available options + parameters: NETSH.EXE /? * Turn ON Write Cache (hardware based) + turn OFF Write Protect (write-cache buffer flush), Error Checking, Legacy + Suspend functions (hardware dependent) to speed up all your connected/installed/local/network/remote/removable HDD/SSD/NVMe/M.2/USB/card/stick/etc drives/partitions/volumes in Windows 7/8/8.1/10/11: http://www.lifewire.com/4586905/ http://www.isumsoft.com/computer/format-write-protected-usb-drive-using-cmd.html http://www.howtogeek.com/howto/windows-vista/registry-hack-to-disable-writing-to-usb-drives/ http://support.citrix.com/article/CTX236681/ http://www.tenforums.com/drivers-hardware/138212-change-removal-policy-defaults-current-all-future-drives.html http://www.der-windows-papst.de/en/2015/06/02/harddisk-write-cache-festplatte-schreibcache-richtlinie/ http://docs.microsoft.com/windows/client-management/change-default-removal-policy-external-storage-media/ http://social.msdn.microsoft.com/Forums/WINDOWS/4e8f2618-0dc6-4ef6-b749-25b47b830797/ http://admx.help/?Category=Windows_10_2016&Policy=Microsoft.Policies.RemovableStorageAccess::Removable_Remote_Allow_Access 1. Use Notepad or similar/better free(ware) plain text/ASCII editor: http://www.mdgx.com/toy.htm#TXT to create a plain text Registry file containing the lines between Cut & Paste delimiters below. 2. Save it as plain text/ASCII file (Encode -> ANSI) with the REG extension (.REG). 3. Name it whatever you wish. 4. Right-click newly created .REG file. 5. Run as Administrator. 6. Answer Yes/OK to all prompts to register its information into your Registry. -----Begin cut & paste here----- REGEDIT4 [HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Control\StorageDevicePolicies] "ErrorCheckingEnabled"=dword:0 "LegacyCheckingEnabled"=dword:0 "HcDisableSelectiveSuspend"=dword:1 "DisableSelectiveSuspend"=dword:1 "EnableSelectiveSuspend"=dword:0 "WriteProtect"=dword:0 [HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Usb] "ErrorCheckingEnabled"=dword:0 "LegacyCheckingEnabled"=dword:0 "HcDisableSelectiveSuspend"=dword:1 "DisableSelectiveSuspend"=dword:1 "EnableSelectiveSuspend"=dword:0 "WriteProtect"=dword:0 [HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Control\Storage\EnabledDenyGP] "DenyAllGPState"=dword:0 [HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\ControlSet001\Control\StorageDevicePolicies] "WriteProtect"=dword:0 [HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\ControlSet001\Control\Storage\EnabledDenyGP] "DenyAllGPState"=dword:0 [HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\ControlSet002\Control\StorageDevicePolicies] "WriteProtect"=dword:0 [HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\ControlSet002\Control\Storage\EnabledDenyGP] "DenyAllGPState"=dword:0 [HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Control\StorageManagement\SpacesSMP\ConnectedSubsystems\{00000000-0000-0000-0000-000000000000}] "CacheEnabled"=dword:1 [HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\ControlSet001\Control\StorageManagement\SpacesSMP\ConnectedSubsystems\{00000000-0000-0000-0000-000000000000}] "CacheEnabled"=dword:1 [HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\ControlSet002\Control\StorageManagement\SpacesSMP\ConnectedSubsystems\{00000000-0000-0000-0000-000000000000}] "CacheEnabled"=dword:1 [HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Control\Class\{36FC9E60-C465-11CF-8056-444553540000}\0000] "ErrorCheckingEnabled"=dword:0 "LegacyCheckingEnabled"=dword:0 "HcDisableSelectiveSuspend"=dword:1 "DisableSelectiveSuspend"=dword:1 "EnableSelectiveSuspend"=dword:0 "WriteProtect"=dword:0 [HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Control\Class\{36FC9E60-C465-11CF-8056-444553540000}\0001] "ErrorCheckingEnabled"=dword:0 "LegacyCheckingEnabled"=dword:0 "HcDisableSelectiveSuspend"=dword:1 "DisableSelectiveSuspend"=dword:1 "EnableSelectiveSuspend"=dword:0 "WriteProtect"=dword:0 [HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Control\Class\{36FC9E60-C465-11CF-8056-444553540000}\0002] "ErrorCheckingEnabled"=dword:0 "LegacyCheckingEnabled"=dword:0 "HcDisableSelectiveSuspend"=dword:1 "DisableSelectiveSuspend"=dword:1 "EnableSelectiveSuspend"=dword:0 "WriteProtect"=dword:0 [HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Control\Class\{36FC9E60-C465-11CF-8056-444553540000}\0003] "ErrorCheckingEnabled"=dword:0 "LegacyCheckingEnabled"=dword:0 "HcDisableSelectiveSuspend"=dword:1 "DisableSelectiveSuspend"=dword:1 "EnableSelectiveSuspend"=dword:0 "WriteProtect"=dword:0 [HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Control\Class\{36FC9E60-C465-11CF-8056-444553540000}\0004] "ErrorCheckingEnabled"=dword:0 "LegacyCheckingEnabled"=dword:0 "HcDisableSelectiveSuspend"=dword:1 "DisableSelectiveSuspend"=dword:1 "EnableSelectiveSuspend"=dword:0 "WriteProtect"=dword:0 [HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Control\Class\{36FC9E60-C465-11CF-8056-444553540000}\0005] "ErrorCheckingEnabled"=dword:0 "LegacyCheckingEnabled"=dword:0 "HcDisableSelectiveSuspend"=dword:1 "DisableSelectiveSuspend"=dword:1 "EnableSelectiveSuspend"=dword:0 "WriteProtect"=dword:0 [HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Control\Class\{36FC9E60-C465-11CF-8056-444553540000}\0006] "ErrorCheckingEnabled"=dword:0 "LegacyCheckingEnabled"=dword:0 "HcDisableSelectiveSuspend"=dword:1 "DisableSelectiveSuspend"=dword:1 "EnableSelectiveSuspend"=dword:0 "WriteProtect"=dword:0 [HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Control\Class\{36FC9E60-C465-11CF-8056-444553540000}\0007] "ErrorCheckingEnabled"=dword:0 "LegacyCheckingEnabled"=dword:0 "HcDisableSelectiveSuspend"=dword:1 "DisableSelectiveSuspend"=dword:1 "EnableSelectiveSuspend"=dword:0 "WriteProtect"=dword:0 [HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Control\Class\{36FC9E60-C465-11CF-8056-444553540000}\0008] "ErrorCheckingEnabled"=dword:0 "LegacyCheckingEnabled"=dword:0 "HcDisableSelectiveSuspend"=dword:1 "DisableSelectiveSuspend"=dword:1 "EnableSelectiveSuspend"=dword:0 "WriteProtect"=dword:0 [HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Control\Class\{36FC9E60-C465-11CF-8056-444553540000}\0009] "ErrorCheckingEnabled"=dword:0 "LegacyCheckingEnabled"=dword:0 "HcDisableSelectiveSuspend"=dword:1 "DisableSelectiveSuspend"=dword:1 "EnableSelectiveSuspend"=dword:0 "WriteProtect"=dword:0 [HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Control\Class\{36FC9E60-C465-11CF-8056-444553540000}\0010] "ErrorCheckingEnabled"=dword:0 "LegacyCheckingEnabled"=dword:0 "HcDisableSelectiveSuspend"=dword:1 "DisableSelectiveSuspend"=dword:1 "EnableSelectiveSuspend"=dword:0 "WriteProtect"=dword:0 [HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Control\Class\{36FC9E60-C465-11CF-8056-444553540000}\0011] "ErrorCheckingEnabled"=dword:0 "LegacyCheckingEnabled"=dword:0 "HcDisableSelectiveSuspend"=dword:1 "DisableSelectiveSuspend"=dword:1 "EnableSelectiveSuspend"=dword:0 "WriteProtect"=dword:0 [HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Control\Class\{36FC9E60-C465-11CF-8056-444553540000}\0012] "ErrorCheckingEnabled"=dword:0 "LegacyCheckingEnabled"=dword:0 "HcDisableSelectiveSuspend"=dword:1 "DisableSelectiveSuspend"=dword:1 "EnableSelectiveSuspend"=dword:0 "WriteProtect"=dword:0 [HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Control\Class\{36FC9E60-C465-11CF-8056-444553540000}\0013] "ErrorCheckingEnabled"=dword:0 "LegacyCheckingEnabled"=dword:0 "HcDisableSelectiveSuspend"=dword:1 "DisableSelectiveSuspend"=dword:1 "EnableSelectiveSuspend"=dword:0 "WriteProtect"=dword:0 [HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Control\Class\{36FC9E60-C465-11CF-8056-444553540000}\0014] "ErrorCheckingEnabled"=dword:0 "LegacyCheckingEnabled"=dword:0 "HcDisableSelectiveSuspend"=dword:1 "DisableSelectiveSuspend"=dword:1 "EnableSelectiveSuspend"=dword:0 "WriteProtect"=dword:0 [HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Control\Class\{36FC9E60-C465-11CF-8056-444553540000}\0015] "ErrorCheckingEnabled"=dword:0 "LegacyCheckingEnabled"=dword:0 "HcDisableSelectiveSuspend"=dword:1 "DisableSelectiveSuspend"=dword:1 "EnableSelectiveSuspend"=dword:0 "WriteProtect"=dword:0 [HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Control\Class\{36FC9E60-C465-11CF-8056-444553540000}\0016] "ErrorCheckingEnabled"=dword:0 "LegacyCheckingEnabled"=dword:0 "HcDisableSelectiveSuspend"=dword:1 "DisableSelectiveSuspend"=dword:1 "EnableSelectiveSuspend"=dword:0 "WriteProtect"=dword:0 [HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Control\Class\{36FC9E60-C465-11CF-8056-444553540000}\0017] "ErrorCheckingEnabled"=dword:0 "LegacyCheckingEnabled"=dword:0 "HcDisableSelectiveSuspend"=dword:1 "DisableSelectiveSuspend"=dword:1 "EnableSelectiveSuspend"=dword:0 "WriteProtect"=dword:0 [HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Control\Class\{36FC9E60-C465-11CF-8056-444553540000}\0018] "ErrorCheckingEnabled"=dword:0 "LegacyCheckingEnabled"=dword:0 "HcDisableSelectiveSuspend"=dword:1 "DisableSelectiveSuspend"=dword:1 "EnableSelectiveSuspend"=dword:0 "WriteProtect"=dword:0 [HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Control\Class\{36FC9E60-C465-11CF-8056-444553540000}\0019] "ErrorCheckingEnabled"=dword:0 "LegacyCheckingEnabled"=dword:0 "HcDisableSelectiveSuspend"=dword:1 "DisableSelectiveSuspend"=dword:1 "EnableSelectiveSuspend"=dword:0 "WriteProtect"=dword:0 [HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Control\Class\{36FC9E60-C465-11CF-8056-444553540000}\0020] "ErrorCheckingEnabled"=dword:0 "LegacyCheckingEnabled"=dword:0 "HcDisableSelectiveSuspend"=dword:1 "DisableSelectiveSuspend"=dword:1 "EnableSelectiveSuspend"=dword:0 "WriteProtect"=dword:0 [HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Control\Class\{36FC9E60-C465-11CF-8056-444553540000}\0021] "ErrorCheckingEnabled"=dword:0 "LegacyCheckingEnabled"=dword:0 "HcDisableSelectiveSuspend"=dword:1 "DisableSelectiveSuspend"=dword:1 "EnableSelectiveSuspend"=dword:0 "WriteProtect"=dword:0 [HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Control\Class\{36FC9E60-C465-11CF-8056-444553540000}\0022] "ErrorCheckingEnabled"=dword:0 "LegacyCheckingEnabled"=dword:0 "HcDisableSelectiveSuspend"=dword:1 "DisableSelectiveSuspend"=dword:1 "EnableSelectiveSuspend"=dword:0 "WriteProtect"=dword:0 [HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Control\Class\{36FC9E60-C465-11CF-8056-444553540000}\0023] "ErrorCheckingEnabled"=dword:0 "LegacyCheckingEnabled"=dword:0 "HcDisableSelectiveSuspend"=dword:1 "DisableSelectiveSuspend"=dword:1 "EnableSelectiveSuspend"=dword:0 "WriteProtect"=dword:0 [HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Control\Class\{36FC9E60-C465-11CF-8056-444553540000}\0024] "ErrorCheckingEnabled"=dword:0 "LegacyCheckingEnabled"=dword:0 "HcDisableSelectiveSuspend"=dword:1 "DisableSelectiveSuspend"=dword:1 "EnableSelectiveSuspend"=dword:0 "WriteProtect"=dword:0 [HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Control\Class\{36FC9E60-C465-11CF-8056-444553540000}\0025] "ErrorCheckingEnabled"=dword:0 "LegacyCheckingEnabled"=dword:0 "HcDisableSelectiveSuspend"=dword:1 "DisableSelectiveSuspend"=dword:1 "EnableSelectiveSuspend"=dword:0 "WriteProtect"=dword:0 [HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Control\Class\{36FC9E60-C465-11CF-8056-444553540000}\0026] "ErrorCheckingEnabled"=dword:0 "LegacyCheckingEnabled"=dword:0 "HcDisableSelectiveSuspend"=dword:1 "DisableSelectiveSuspend"=dword:1 "EnableSelectiveSuspend"=dword:0 "WriteProtect"=dword:0 [HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Control\Class\{36FC9E60-C465-11CF-8056-444553540000}\0027] "ErrorCheckingEnabled"=dword:0 "LegacyCheckingEnabled"=dword:0 "HcDisableSelectiveSuspend"=dword:1 "DisableSelectiveSuspend"=dword:1 "EnableSelectiveSuspend"=dword:0 "WriteProtect"=dword:0 [HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Control\Class\{36FC9E60-C465-11CF-8056-444553540000}\0028] "ErrorCheckingEnabled"=dword:0 "LegacyCheckingEnabled"=dword:0 "HcDisableSelectiveSuspend"=dword:1 "DisableSelectiveSuspend"=dword:1 "EnableSelectiveSuspend"=dword:0 "WriteProtect"=dword:0 [HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Control\Class\{36FC9E60-C465-11CF-8056-444553540000}\0029] "ErrorCheckingEnabled"=dword:0 "LegacyCheckingEnabled"=dword:0 "HcDisableSelectiveSuspend"=dword:1 "DisableSelectiveSuspend"=dword:1 "EnableSelectiveSuspend"=dword:0 "WriteProtect"=dword:0 [HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Control\Class\{36FC9E60-C465-11CF-8056-444553540000}\0030] "ErrorCheckingEnabled"=dword:0 "LegacyCheckingEnabled"=dword:0 "HcDisableSelectiveSuspend"=dword:1 "DisableSelectiveSuspend"=dword:1 "EnableSelectiveSuspend"=dword:0 "WriteProtect"=dword:0 [HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Control\Class\{36FC9E60-C465-11CF-8056-444553540000}\0031] "ErrorCheckingEnabled"=dword:0 "LegacyCheckingEnabled"=dword:0 "HcDisableSelectiveSuspend"=dword:1 "DisableSelectiveSuspend"=dword:1 "EnableSelectiveSuspend"=dword:0 "WriteProtect"=dword:0 [HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Control\Class\{36FC9E60-C465-11CF-8056-444553540000}\0032] "ErrorCheckingEnabled"=dword:0 "LegacyCheckingEnabled"=dword:0 "HcDisableSelectiveSuspend"=dword:1 "DisableSelectiveSuspend"=dword:1 "EnableSelectiveSuspend"=dword:0 "WriteProtect"=dword:0 [HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Control\Class\{36FC9E60-C465-11CF-8056-444553540000}\0033] "ErrorCheckingEnabled"=dword:0 "LegacyCheckingEnabled"=dword:0 "HcDisableSelectiveSuspend"=dword:1 "DisableSelectiveSuspend"=dword:1 "EnableSelectiveSuspend"=dword:0 "WriteProtect"=dword:0 [HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Control\Class\{36FC9E60-C465-11CF-8056-444553540000}\0034] "ErrorCheckingEnabled"=dword:0 "LegacyCheckingEnabled"=dword:0 "HcDisableSelectiveSuspend"=dword:1 "DisableSelectiveSuspend"=dword:1 "EnableSelectiveSuspend"=dword:0 "WriteProtect"=dword:0 [HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Control\Class\{36FC9E60-C465-11CF-8056-444553540000}\0035] "ErrorCheckingEnabled"=dword:0 "LegacyCheckingEnabled"=dword:0 "HcDisableSelectiveSuspend"=dword:1 "DisableSelectiveSuspend"=dword:1 "EnableSelectiveSuspend"=dword:0 "WriteProtect"=dword:0 [HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Control\Class\{36FC9E60-C465-11CF-8056-444553540000}\0036] "ErrorCheckingEnabled"=dword:0 "LegacyCheckingEnabled"=dword:0 "HcDisableSelectiveSuspend"=dword:1 "DisableSelectiveSuspend"=dword:1 "EnableSelectiveSuspend"=dword:0 "WriteProtect"=dword:0 [HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Control\Class\{36FC9E60-C465-11CF-8056-444553540000}\0037] "ErrorCheckingEnabled"=dword:0 "LegacyCheckingEnabled"=dword:0 "HcDisableSelectiveSuspend"=dword:1 "DisableSelectiveSuspend"=dword:1 "EnableSelectiveSuspend"=dword:0 "WriteProtect"=dword:0 [HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Control\Class\{36FC9E60-C465-11CF-8056-444553540000}\0038] "ErrorCheckingEnabled"=dword:0 "LegacyCheckingEnabled"=dword:0 "HcDisableSelectiveSuspend"=dword:1 "DisableSelectiveSuspend"=dword:1 "EnableSelectiveSuspend"=dword:0 "WriteProtect"=dword:0 [HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Control\Class\{36FC9E60-C465-11CF-8056-444553540000}\0039] "ErrorCheckingEnabled"=dword:0 "LegacyCheckingEnabled"=dword:0 "HcDisableSelectiveSuspend"=dword:1 "DisableSelectiveSuspend"=dword:1 "EnableSelectiveSuspend"=dword:0 "WriteProtect"=dword:0 [HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Control\Class\{36FC9E60-C465-11CF-8056-444553540000}\0040] "ErrorCheckingEnabled"=dword:0 "LegacyCheckingEnabled"=dword:0 "HcDisableSelectiveSuspend"=dword:1 "DisableSelectiveSuspend"=dword:1 "EnableSelectiveSuspend"=dword:0 "WriteProtect"=dword:0 [HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Control\Class\{36FC9E60-C465-11CF-8056-444553540000}\0041] "ErrorCheckingEnabled"=dword:0 "LegacyCheckingEnabled"=dword:0 "HcDisableSelectiveSuspend"=dword:1 "DisableSelectiveSuspend"=dword:1 "EnableSelectiveSuspend"=dword:0 "WriteProtect"=dword:0 [HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Control\Class\{36FC9E60-C465-11CF-8056-444553540000}\0042] "ErrorCheckingEnabled"=dword:0 "LegacyCheckingEnabled"=dword:0 "HcDisableSelectiveSuspend"=dword:1 "DisableSelectiveSuspend"=dword:1 "EnableSelectiveSuspend"=dword:0 "WriteProtect"=dword:0 [HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Control\Class\{36FC9E60-C465-11CF-8056-444553540000}\0043] "ErrorCheckingEnabled"=dword:0 "LegacyCheckingEnabled"=dword:0 "HcDisableSelectiveSuspend"=dword:1 "DisableSelectiveSuspend"=dword:1 "EnableSelectiveSuspend"=dword:0 "WriteProtect"=dword:0 [HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Control\Class\{36FC9E60-C465-11CF-8056-444553540000}\0044] "ErrorCheckingEnabled"=dword:0 "LegacyCheckingEnabled"=dword:0 "HcDisableSelectiveSuspend"=dword:1 "DisableSelectiveSuspend"=dword:1 "EnableSelectiveSuspend"=dword:0 "WriteProtect"=dword:0 [HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Control\Class\{36FC9E60-C465-11CF-8056-444553540000}\0045] "ErrorCheckingEnabled"=dword:0 "LegacyCheckingEnabled"=dword:0 "HcDisableSelectiveSuspend"=dword:1 "DisableSelectiveSuspend"=dword:1 "EnableSelectiveSuspend"=dword:0 "WriteProtect"=dword:0 [HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Control\Class\{36FC9E60-C465-11CF-8056-444553540000}\0046] "ErrorCheckingEnabled"=dword:0 "LegacyCheckingEnabled"=dword:0 "HcDisableSelectiveSuspend"=dword:1 "DisableSelectiveSuspend"=dword:1 "EnableSelectiveSuspend"=dword:0 "WriteProtect"=dword:0 [HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Control\Class\{36FC9E60-C465-11CF-8056-444553540000}\0047] "ErrorCheckingEnabled"=dword:0 "LegacyCheckingEnabled"=dword:0 "HcDisableSelectiveSuspend"=dword:1 "DisableSelectiveSuspend"=dword:1 "EnableSelectiveSuspend"=dword:0 "WriteProtect"=dword:0 [HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Control\Class\{36FC9E60-C465-11CF-8056-444553540000}\0048] "ErrorCheckingEnabled"=dword:0 "LegacyCheckingEnabled"=dword:0 "HcDisableSelectiveSuspend"=dword:1 "DisableSelectiveSuspend"=dword:1 "EnableSelectiveSuspend"=dword:0 "WriteProtect"=dword:0 [HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Control\Class\{36FC9E60-C465-11CF-8056-444553540000}\0049] "ErrorCheckingEnabled"=dword:0 "LegacyCheckingEnabled"=dword:0 "HcDisableSelectiveSuspend"=dword:1 "DisableSelectiveSuspend"=dword:1 "EnableSelectiveSuspend"=dword:0 "WriteProtect"=dword:0 [HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Control\Class\{36FC9E60-C465-11CF-8056-444553540000}\0050] "ErrorCheckingEnabled"=dword:0 "LegacyCheckingEnabled"=dword:0 "HcDisableSelectiveSuspend"=dword:1 "DisableSelectiveSuspend"=dword:1 "EnableSelectiveSuspend"=dword:0 "WriteProtect"=dword:0 [HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\ControlSet001\Control\Class\{36FC9E60-C465-11CF-8056-444553540000}\0000] "ErrorCheckingEnabled"=dword:0 "LegacyCheckingEnabled"=dword:0 "HcDisableSelectiveSuspend"=dword:1 "DisableSelectiveSuspend"=dword:1 "EnableSelectiveSuspend"=dword:0 "WriteProtect"=dword:0 [HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\ControlSet001\Control\Class\{36FC9E60-C465-11CF-8056-444553540000}\0001] "ErrorCheckingEnabled"=dword:0 "LegacyCheckingEnabled"=dword:0 "HcDisableSelectiveSuspend"=dword:1 "DisableSelectiveSuspend"=dword:1 "EnableSelectiveSuspend"=dword:0 "WriteProtect"=dword:0 [HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\ControlSet001\Control\Class\{36FC9E60-C465-11CF-8056-444553540000}\0002] "ErrorCheckingEnabled"=dword:0 "LegacyCheckingEnabled"=dword:0 "HcDisableSelectiveSuspend"=dword:1 "DisableSelectiveSuspend"=dword:1 "EnableSelectiveSuspend"=dword:0 "WriteProtect"=dword:0 [HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\ControlSet001\Control\Class\{36FC9E60-C465-11CF-8056-444553540000}\0003] "ErrorCheckingEnabled"=dword:0 "LegacyCheckingEnabled"=dword:0 "HcDisableSelectiveSuspend"=dword:1 "DisableSelectiveSuspend"=dword:1 "EnableSelectiveSuspend"=dword:0 "WriteProtect"=dword:0 [HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\ControlSet001\Control\Class\{36FC9E60-C465-11CF-8056-444553540000}\0004] "ErrorCheckingEnabled"=dword:0 "LegacyCheckingEnabled"=dword:0 "HcDisableSelectiveSuspend"=dword:1 "DisableSelectiveSuspend"=dword:1 "EnableSelectiveSuspend"=dword:0 "WriteProtect"=dword:0 [HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\ControlSet001\Control\Class\{36FC9E60-C465-11CF-8056-444553540000}\0005] "ErrorCheckingEnabled"=dword:0 "LegacyCheckingEnabled"=dword:0 "HcDisableSelectiveSuspend"=dword:1 "DisableSelectiveSuspend"=dword:1 "EnableSelectiveSuspend"=dword:0 "WriteProtect"=dword:0 [HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\ControlSet001\Control\Class\{36FC9E60-C465-11CF-8056-444553540000}\0006] "ErrorCheckingEnabled"=dword:0 "LegacyCheckingEnabled"=dword:0 "HcDisableSelectiveSuspend"=dword:1 "DisableSelectiveSuspend"=dword:1 "EnableSelectiveSuspend"=dword:0 "WriteProtect"=dword:0 [HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\ControlSet001\Control\Class\{36FC9E60-C465-11CF-8056-444553540000}\0007] "ErrorCheckingEnabled"=dword:0 "LegacyCheckingEnabled"=dword:0 "HcDisableSelectiveSuspend"=dword:1 "DisableSelectiveSuspend"=dword:1 "EnableSelectiveSuspend"=dword:0 "WriteProtect"=dword:0 [HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\ControlSet001\Control\Class\{36FC9E60-C465-11CF-8056-444553540000}\0008] "ErrorCheckingEnabled"=dword:0 "LegacyCheckingEnabled"=dword:0 "HcDisableSelectiveSuspend"=dword:1 "DisableSelectiveSuspend"=dword:1 "EnableSelectiveSuspend"=dword:0 "WriteProtect"=dword:0 [HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\ControlSet001\Control\Class\{36FC9E60-C465-11CF-8056-444553540000}\0009] "ErrorCheckingEnabled"=dword:0 "LegacyCheckingEnabled"=dword:0 "HcDisableSelectiveSuspend"=dword:1 "DisableSelectiveSuspend"=dword:1 "EnableSelectiveSuspend"=dword:0 "WriteProtect"=dword:0 [HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\ControlSet001\Control\Class\{36FC9E60-C465-11CF-8056-444553540000}\0010] "ErrorCheckingEnabled"=dword:0 "LegacyCheckingEnabled"=dword:0 "HcDisableSelectiveSuspend"=dword:1 "DisableSelectiveSuspend"=dword:1 "EnableSelectiveSuspend"=dword:0 "WriteProtect"=dword:0 [HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\ControlSet001\Control\Class\{36FC9E60-C465-11CF-8056-444553540000}\0011] "ErrorCheckingEnabled"=dword:0 "LegacyCheckingEnabled"=dword:0 "HcDisableSelectiveSuspend"=dword:1 "DisableSelectiveSuspend"=dword:1 "EnableSelectiveSuspend"=dword:0 "WriteProtect"=dword:0 [HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\ControlSet001\Control\Class\{36FC9E60-C465-11CF-8056-444553540000}\0012] "ErrorCheckingEnabled"=dword:0 "LegacyCheckingEnabled"=dword:0 "HcDisableSelectiveSuspend"=dword:1 "DisableSelectiveSuspend"=dword:1 "EnableSelectiveSuspend"=dword:0 "WriteProtect"=dword:0 [HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\ControlSet001\Control\Class\{36FC9E60-C465-11CF-8056-444553540000}\0013] "ErrorCheckingEnabled"=dword:0 "LegacyCheckingEnabled"=dword:0 "HcDisableSelectiveSuspend"=dword:1 "DisableSelectiveSuspend"=dword:1 "EnableSelectiveSuspend"=dword:0 "WriteProtect"=dword:0 [HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\ControlSet001\Control\Class\{36FC9E60-C465-11CF-8056-444553540000}\0014] "ErrorCheckingEnabled"=dword:0 "LegacyCheckingEnabled"=dword:0 "HcDisableSelectiveSuspend"=dword:1 "DisableSelectiveSuspend"=dword:1 "EnableSelectiveSuspend"=dword:0 "WriteProtect"=dword:0 [HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\ControlSet001\Control\Class\{36FC9E60-C465-11CF-8056-444553540000}\0015] "ErrorCheckingEnabled"=dword:0 "LegacyCheckingEnabled"=dword:0 "HcDisableSelectiveSuspend"=dword:1 "DisableSelectiveSuspend"=dword:1 "EnableSelectiveSuspend"=dword:0 "WriteProtect"=dword:0 [HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\ControlSet001\Control\Class\{36FC9E60-C465-11CF-8056-444553540000}\0016] "ErrorCheckingEnabled"=dword:0 "LegacyCheckingEnabled"=dword:0 "HcDisableSelectiveSuspend"=dword:1 "DisableSelectiveSuspend"=dword:1 "EnableSelectiveSuspend"=dword:0 "WriteProtect"=dword:0 [HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\ControlSet001\Control\Class\{36FC9E60-C465-11CF-8056-444553540000}\0017] "ErrorCheckingEnabled"=dword:0 "LegacyCheckingEnabled"=dword:0 "HcDisableSelectiveSuspend"=dword:1 "DisableSelectiveSuspend"=dword:1 "EnableSelectiveSuspend"=dword:0 "WriteProtect"=dword:0 [HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\ControlSet001\Control\Class\{36FC9E60-C465-11CF-8056-444553540000}\0018] "ErrorCheckingEnabled"=dword:0 "LegacyCheckingEnabled"=dword:0 "HcDisableSelectiveSuspend"=dword:1 "DisableSelectiveSuspend"=dword:1 "EnableSelectiveSuspend"=dword:0 "WriteProtect"=dword:0 [HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\ControlSet001\Control\Class\{36FC9E60-C465-11CF-8056-444553540000}\0019] "ErrorCheckingEnabled"=dword:0 "LegacyCheckingEnabled"=dword:0 "HcDisableSelectiveSuspend"=dword:1 "DisableSelectiveSuspend"=dword:1 "EnableSelectiveSuspend"=dword:0 "WriteProtect"=dword:0 [HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\ControlSet001\Control\Class\{36FC9E60-C465-11CF-8056-444553540000}\0020] "ErrorCheckingEnabled"=dword:0 "LegacyCheckingEnabled"=dword:0 "HcDisableSelectiveSuspend"=dword:1 "DisableSelectiveSuspend"=dword:1 "EnableSelectiveSuspend"=dword:0 "WriteProtect"=dword:0 [HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\ControlSet001\Control\Class\{36FC9E60-C465-11CF-8056-444553540000}\0021] "ErrorCheckingEnabled"=dword:0 "LegacyCheckingEnabled"=dword:0 "HcDisableSelectiveSuspend"=dword:1 "DisableSelectiveSuspend"=dword:1 "EnableSelectiveSuspend"=dword:0 "WriteProtect"=dword:0 [HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\ControlSet001\Control\Class\{36FC9E60-C465-11CF-8056-444553540000}\0022] "ErrorCheckingEnabled"=dword:0 "LegacyCheckingEnabled"=dword:0 "HcDisableSelectiveSuspend"=dword:1 "DisableSelectiveSuspend"=dword:1 "EnableSelectiveSuspend"=dword:0 "WriteProtect"=dword:0 [HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\ControlSet001\Control\Class\{36FC9E60-C465-11CF-8056-444553540000}\0023] "ErrorCheckingEnabled"=dword:0 "LegacyCheckingEnabled"=dword:0 "HcDisableSelectiveSuspend"=dword:1 "DisableSelectiveSuspend"=dword:1 "EnableSelectiveSuspend"=dword:0 "WriteProtect"=dword:0 [HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\ControlSet001\Control\Class\{36FC9E60-C465-11CF-8056-444553540000}\0024] "ErrorCheckingEnabled"=dword:0 "LegacyCheckingEnabled"=dword:0 "HcDisableSelectiveSuspend"=dword:1 "DisableSelectiveSuspend"=dword:1 "EnableSelectiveSuspend"=dword:0 "WriteProtect"=dword:0 [HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\ControlSet001\Control\Class\{36FC9E60-C465-11CF-8056-444553540000}\0025] "ErrorCheckingEnabled"=dword:0 "LegacyCheckingEnabled"=dword:0 "HcDisableSelectiveSuspend"=dword:1 "DisableSelectiveSuspend"=dword:1 "EnableSelectiveSuspend"=dword:0 "WriteProtect"=dword:0 [HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\ControlSet001\Control\Class\{36FC9E60-C465-11CF-8056-444553540000}\0026] "ErrorCheckingEnabled"=dword:0 "LegacyCheckingEnabled"=dword:0 "HcDisableSelectiveSuspend"=dword:1 "DisableSelectiveSuspend"=dword:1 "EnableSelectiveSuspend"=dword:0 "WriteProtect"=dword:0 [HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\ControlSet001\Control\Class\{36FC9E60-C465-11CF-8056-444553540000}\0027] "ErrorCheckingEnabled"=dword:0 "LegacyCheckingEnabled"=dword:0 "HcDisableSelectiveSuspend"=dword:1 "DisableSelectiveSuspend"=dword:1 "EnableSelectiveSuspend"=dword:0 "WriteProtect"=dword:0 [HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\ControlSet001\Control\Class\{36FC9E60-C465-11CF-8056-444553540000}\0028] "ErrorCheckingEnabled"=dword:0 "LegacyCheckingEnabled"=dword:0 "HcDisableSelectiveSuspend"=dword:1 "DisableSelectiveSuspend"=dword:1 "EnableSelectiveSuspend"=dword:0 "WriteProtect"=dword:0 [HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\ControlSet001\Control\Class\{36FC9E60-C465-11CF-8056-444553540000}\0029] "ErrorCheckingEnabled"=dword:0 "LegacyCheckingEnabled"=dword:0 "HcDisableSelectiveSuspend"=dword:1 "DisableSelectiveSuspend"=dword:1 "EnableSelectiveSuspend"=dword:0 "WriteProtect"=dword:0 [HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\ControlSet001\Control\Class\{36FC9E60-C465-11CF-8056-444553540000}\0030] "ErrorCheckingEnabled"=dword:0 "LegacyCheckingEnabled"=dword:0 "HcDisableSelectiveSuspend"=dword:1 "DisableSelectiveSuspend"=dword:1 "EnableSelectiveSuspend"=dword:0 "WriteProtect"=dword:0 [HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\ControlSet001\Control\Class\{36FC9E60-C465-11CF-8056-444553540000}\0031] "ErrorCheckingEnabled"=dword:0 "LegacyCheckingEnabled"=dword:0 "HcDisableSelectiveSuspend"=dword:1 "DisableSelectiveSuspend"=dword:1 "EnableSelectiveSuspend"=dword:0 "WriteProtect"=dword:0 [HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\ControlSet001\Control\Class\{36FC9E60-C465-11CF-8056-444553540000}\0032] "ErrorCheckingEnabled"=dword:0 "LegacyCheckingEnabled"=dword:0 "HcDisableSelectiveSuspend"=dword:1 "DisableSelectiveSuspend"=dword:1 "EnableSelectiveSuspend"=dword:0 "WriteProtect"=dword:0 [HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\ControlSet001\Control\Class\{36FC9E60-C465-11CF-8056-444553540000}\0033] "ErrorCheckingEnabled"=dword:0 "LegacyCheckingEnabled"=dword:0 "HcDisableSelectiveSuspend"=dword:1 "DisableSelectiveSuspend"=dword:1 "EnableSelectiveSuspend"=dword:0 "WriteProtect"=dword:0 [HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\ControlSet001\Control\Class\{36FC9E60-C465-11CF-8056-444553540000}\0034] "ErrorCheckingEnabled"=dword:0 "LegacyCheckingEnabled"=dword:0 "HcDisableSelectiveSuspend"=dword:1 "DisableSelectiveSuspend"=dword:1 "EnableSelectiveSuspend"=dword:0 "WriteProtect"=dword:0 [HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\ControlSet001\Control\Class\{36FC9E60-C465-11CF-8056-444553540000}\0035] "ErrorCheckingEnabled"=dword:0 "LegacyCheckingEnabled"=dword:0 "HcDisableSelectiveSuspend"=dword:1 "DisableSelectiveSuspend"=dword:1 "EnableSelectiveSuspend"=dword:0 "WriteProtect"=dword:0 [HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\ControlSet001\Control\Class\{36FC9E60-C465-11CF-8056-444553540000}\0036] "ErrorCheckingEnabled"=dword:0 "LegacyCheckingEnabled"=dword:0 "HcDisableSelectiveSuspend"=dword:1 "DisableSelectiveSuspend"=dword:1 "EnableSelectiveSuspend"=dword:0 "WriteProtect"=dword:0 [HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\ControlSet001\Control\Class\{36FC9E60-C465-11CF-8056-444553540000}\0037] "ErrorCheckingEnabled"=dword:0 "LegacyCheckingEnabled"=dword:0 "HcDisableSelectiveSuspend"=dword:1 "DisableSelectiveSuspend"=dword:1 "EnableSelectiveSuspend"=dword:0 "WriteProtect"=dword:0 [HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\ControlSet001\Control\Class\{36FC9E60-C465-11CF-8056-444553540000}\0038] "ErrorCheckingEnabled"=dword:0 "LegacyCheckingEnabled"=dword:0 "HcDisableSelectiveSuspend"=dword:1 "DisableSelectiveSuspend"=dword:1 "EnableSelectiveSuspend"=dword:0 "WriteProtect"=dword:0 [HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\ControlSet001\Control\Class\{36FC9E60-C465-11CF-8056-444553540000}\0039] "ErrorCheckingEnabled"=dword:0 "LegacyCheckingEnabled"=dword:0 "HcDisableSelectiveSuspend"=dword:1 "DisableSelectiveSuspend"=dword:1 "EnableSelectiveSuspend"=dword:0 "WriteProtect"=dword:0 [HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\ControlSet001\Control\Class\{36FC9E60-C465-11CF-8056-444553540000}\0040] "ErrorCheckingEnabled"=dword:0 "LegacyCheckingEnabled"=dword:0 "HcDisableSelectiveSuspend"=dword:1 "DisableSelectiveSuspend"=dword:1 "EnableSelectiveSuspend"=dword:0 "WriteProtect"=dword:0 [HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\ControlSet001\Control\Class\{36FC9E60-C465-11CF-8056-444553540000}\0041] "ErrorCheckingEnabled"=dword:0 "LegacyCheckingEnabled"=dword:0 "HcDisableSelectiveSuspend"=dword:1 "DisableSelectiveSuspend"=dword:1 "EnableSelectiveSuspend"=dword:0 "WriteProtect"=dword:0 [HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\ControlSet001\Control\Class\{36FC9E60-C465-11CF-8056-444553540000}\0042] "ErrorCheckingEnabled"=dword:0 "LegacyCheckingEnabled"=dword:0 "HcDisableSelectiveSuspend"=dword:1 "DisableSelectiveSuspend"=dword:1 "EnableSelectiveSuspend"=dword:0 "WriteProtect"=dword:0 [HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\ControlSet001\Control\Class\{36FC9E60-C465-11CF-8056-444553540000}\0043] "ErrorCheckingEnabled"=dword:0 "LegacyCheckingEnabled"=dword:0 "HcDisableSelectiveSuspend"=dword:1 "DisableSelectiveSuspend"=dword:1 "EnableSelectiveSuspend"=dword:0 "WriteProtect"=dword:0 [HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\ControlSet001\Control\Class\{36FC9E60-C465-11CF-8056-444553540000}\0044] "ErrorCheckingEnabled"=dword:0 "LegacyCheckingEnabled"=dword:0 "HcDisableSelectiveSuspend"=dword:1 "DisableSelectiveSuspend"=dword:1 "EnableSelectiveSuspend"=dword:0 "WriteProtect"=dword:0 [HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\ControlSet001\Control\Class\{36FC9E60-C465-11CF-8056-444553540000}\0045] "ErrorCheckingEnabled"=dword:0 "LegacyCheckingEnabled"=dword:0 "HcDisableSelectiveSuspend"=dword:1 "DisableSelectiveSuspend"=dword:1 "EnableSelectiveSuspend"=dword:0 "WriteProtect"=dword:0 [HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\ControlSet001\Control\Class\{36FC9E60-C465-11CF-8056-444553540000}\0046] "ErrorCheckingEnabled"=dword:0 "LegacyCheckingEnabled"=dword:0 "HcDisableSelectiveSuspend"=dword:1 "DisableSelectiveSuspend"=dword:1 "EnableSelectiveSuspend"=dword:0 "WriteProtect"=dword:0 [HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\ControlSet001\Control\Class\{36FC9E60-C465-11CF-8056-444553540000}\0047] "ErrorCheckingEnabled"=dword:0 "LegacyCheckingEnabled"=dword:0 "HcDisableSelectiveSuspend"=dword:1 "DisableSelectiveSuspend"=dword:1 "EnableSelectiveSuspend"=dword:0 "WriteProtect"=dword:0 [HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\ControlSet001\Control\Class\{36FC9E60-C465-11CF-8056-444553540000}\0048] "ErrorCheckingEnabled"=dword:0 "LegacyCheckingEnabled"=dword:0 "HcDisableSelectiveSuspend"=dword:1 "DisableSelectiveSuspend"=dword:1 "EnableSelectiveSuspend"=dword:0 "WriteProtect"=dword:0 [HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\ControlSet001\Control\Class\{36FC9E60-C465-11CF-8056-444553540000}\0049] "ErrorCheckingEnabled"=dword:0 "LegacyCheckingEnabled"=dword:0 "HcDisableSelectiveSuspend"=dword:1 "DisableSelectiveSuspend"=dword:1 "EnableSelectiveSuspend"=dword:0 "WriteProtect"=dword:0 [HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\ControlSet001\Control\Class\{36FC9E60-C465-11CF-8056-444553540000}\0050] "ErrorCheckingEnabled"=dword:0 "LegacyCheckingEnabled"=dword:0 "HcDisableSelectiveSuspend"=dword:1 "DisableSelectiveSuspend"=dword:1 "EnableSelectiveSuspend"=dword:0 "WriteProtect"=dword:0 [HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Control\Session Manager\I/O System] "AllowRemoteDASD"=dword:1 [HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\ControlSet001\Control\Session Manager\I/O System] "AllowRemoteDASD"=dword:1 [HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\ControlSet002\Control\Session Manager\I/O System] "AllowRemoteDASD"=dword:1 [HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\RemovableStorageDevices] "AllowRemoteDASD"=dword:1 [HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\Windows NT\Terminal Services\Client] "fEnableUsbBlockDeviceBySetupClass"=dword:0 "fEnableUsbSelectDeviceByInterface"=dword:1 [-HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\Windows NT\Terminal Services\Client\UsbBlockDeviceBySetupClasses] [HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\Windows NT\Terminal Services\Client\UsbSelectDeviceByInterfaces] "1000"="{6bdd1fc6-810f-11d0-bec7-08002be2092f}" ; ------End cut & paste here------ Open Device Manager: Start -> Run... [hold WinKey + press R] -> type: DevMgmt.msc or (in some cases): MMC.EXE /S DevMgmt.msc -> press Enter -> Disk Drives -> double-click on each drive/partition/volume name Properties -> Policies tab -> Removal policy -> check "Better Performance" box (if applicable) -> Write-caching policy -> check "Enable write caching on the device" box (if applicable) -> OK/Apply. http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-rH-Np-Af7cU/VkwxreXVcjI/AAAAAAAAAKs/Vz2kGGCXxxY/s1600/Write-caching-policy.png http://www.tenforums.com/attachments/tutorials/36596d1441816445-enable-disable-disk-write-caching-windows-10-a-write_cache-3.png Get Device Manager DevCon (devcon.exe) 32-bit + 64-bit DOS console command line tool used to enable, disable, restart, update, remove (groups of) hardware device drivers: http://docs.microsoft.com/windows-hardware/drivers/devtest/devcon/ Installs as part of Windows Driver Kit (WDK) 7.1.0/newer: http://docs.microsoft.com/windows-hardware/drivers/download-the-wdk/ Download: http://www.microsoft.com/download/details.aspx?id=11800 File [620 MB]: http://download.microsoft.com/download/4/A/2/4A25C7D5-EFBE-4182-B6A9-AE6850409A78/GRMWDK_EN_7600_1.ISO Install 7-Zip unZIPping/unARChiving/unRARing tool (free GPL): http://www.7-zip.org/ Explorer -> right-click GRMWDK_EN_7600_1.ISO (see above) -> select 7-Zip -> select Open archive -> extract devcon.exe file which matches your Windows NTx OS edition bit strength [32-bit (x86) or 64-bit (x64)] anywhere on your local storage drives/partitions/volumes -> move matching devcon.exe file to a directory/folder in your system PATH. View all directories/folders listed in your system PATH from a DOS console command prompt (%WinDir%\SYSTEM32\CMD.EXE): right-click CMD shortcut/CMD.EXE -> Run as Administrator -> run this command -> press Enter: PATH Devcon.exe Commands: http://docs.microsoft.com/windows-hardware/drivers/devtest/devcon-general-commands/ DEVCON Command Line Utility Alternative to Device Manager: http://www.robvanderwoude.com/devcon.php DEVCON.exe: http://www.ss64.com/nt/devcon.html Manage Windows Drivers at Command Prompt using DevCon: http://www.thewindowsclub.com/devcon-manage-windows-drivers-cmd/ Run DevCon (devcon.exe) from a DOS console command prompt (%WinDir%\SYSTEM32\CMD.EXE): right-click CMD shortcut/CMD.EXE -> Run as Administrator -> run this command -> press Enter: devcon.exe restart *usb* You will see the list of all connected/local/removable USB devices (generic example): ----------snippity-snip---------- USB\VID_0000&PID_0000\00000000000000 : Restarted USB\ROOT_HUB00\0&00000000&0&0 : Requires reboot etc... The xxx device(s) are ready to be restarted. To restart the devices, reboot the system. ----------snippity-snip---------- Each device has a unique VID_xxxx + PID_xxx and/or ROOT_HUB_xx manufacturer/vendor ID number. Open Registry Editor (RegEdit) [REGEDIT.EXE] located in the %WinDir% folder [%WinDir% = usually C:\WINDOWS]: right-click RegEdit or its shortcut/link -> Run as Administrator -> go to this registry key (generic, replace # numbers with actual hardware IDs corresponding to connected/installed storage media devices): HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Enum\SCSI\Device_Vendor_ID_#\Device_Model_ID_#\Device Parameters\Classpnp\ Replace each Device_Vendor_ID_# + Device_Model_ID_# above with your specific number(s) obtained from the devcon.exe list in generic example above. In this generic example: VID_0000&PID_0000\00000000000000 the registry key you need (most likely) looks like this (generic example): HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Enum\SCSI\VID_0000&PID_0000\00000000000000\Device Parameters\Classpnp\ In the right hand pane of this registry key you need to modify or create (if not present) these 3 registry values with these exact names and with these exact numeric values after "dword:" [REG_DWORD value type]: "UserRemovalPolicy"=dword:2 "UserWriteCacheSetting"=dword:1 "CacheIsPowerProtected"=dword:0 To create a new registry value (if not present): in the Registry Editor right hand pane -> right-click on an empty spot -> select Value -> REG_DWORD -> right-click on each value newly created -> name it exactly as above, without typing any quotation marks. Repeat same steps 3 times in order to create + rename all 3 registry DWORD values above. To modify the numeric/hex/bin/text/ASCII/ANSI/etc value of a registry value: in the Registry Editor right hand pane -> double-click on each of the 3 DWORD values above -> type 2 or 1 or 0 to match exactly its numeric value with the respective name of each of the 3 registry DWORD values. Repeat same steps 3 times in order to modify the numeric values of all 3 registry DWORD values above. Restart (reboot) Windows for all changes to take effect. DSKCACHE.EXE Hotfix for Windows 2000/newer: http://web.archive.org/web/20140825143556/http://support.microsoft.com/kb/811392/ Hotfix: http://support.microsoft.com/en-us/hotfix/kbhotfix?kbnum=811392 File: http://hotfixv4.trafficmanager.net/Windows%202000/sp5/Fix178740/2195/free/266264_ENU_i386_zip.exe http://thehotfixshare.net/board/index.php?/files/file/1113-windows2000-kb811392-x86-enuexe/ ----------snippity-snip---------- DSKCACHE.EXE [+p|-p] [+w|-w] [/i|/s|Drive_Specifier] Set [+] or Clear [-] the disk cache value: p Power protected write cache (not supported on all OS versions). w Write cache. Drive selection (default is all drives): /i IDE disks only. /s SCSI (includes FC) disks only. Drive_Specifier: Drive letter, volume name, or physical drive. Drive letter(s): c:, d:, etc. Volume name(s): \\?\Volume{8fc37c41-bdd3-11d5-b897-806d6172696f}\ Physical drive(s): PhysicalDrive0, PhysicalDrive1, etc. If using no options current settings for all fixed disks will be displayed. ----------snippity-snip---------- Turn ON power failure protection [CacheIsPowerProtected] + write cache [UserWriteCacheSetting] for all connected/installed/local/network/removable drives/partitions/volumes (example): DSKCACHE.EXE +p +w p = power failure protection w = write cache + = enabled - = disabled +w and -w switches correspond to Device Manager [hold WinKey + press R -> type DevMgmt.msc -> press Enter] -> Disk Drives -> drive/partition/volume name Properties -> Policies tab -> Write-caching policy -> "Enable write caching on the device" check box, which corresponds to write cache [UserWriteCacheSetting] Registry DWORD [REG_DWORD] value [1 = enabled | 0 = disabled]: "UserWriteCacheSetting"=dword:1 +p and -p switches correspond to Device Manager [hold WinKey + press R -> type DevMgmt.msc -> press Enter] -> Disk Drives -> drive/partition/volume name Properties -> Policies tab -> Write-caching policy -> "Turn off Windows write-cache buffer flushing on the device" check box, which corresponds to power failure protection [CacheIsPowerProtected] Registry DWORD [REG_DWORD] value [1 = enabled | 0 = disabled]: "CacheIsPowerProtected"=dword:1 These 2 Registry values reside under this Registry Hive Key Local Machine (HKLM) subkey (generic, replace 0es with actual hardware IDs of connected/installed/local/network/removable drives/partitions/volumes): HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Enum\SCSI\VID_0000&PID_0000\00000000000000\Device Parameters\Classpnp\ "UserWriteCacheSetting"=dword:1 "CacheIsPowerProtected"=dword:1 More info: http://www.tomshardware.com/reviews/ssd-performance-tweak,2911-5.html http://devblogs.microsoft.com/oldnewthing/20100909-00/?p=12913 * Turn OFF Diagnostic Tracing [DiagTrack], Data Collection/Logging [DataCollection], Telemetry + Performance Counters in Windows 7/8/8.1/10: NOTE: Some of the Diagnostic Tracing [DiagTrack] + Data Collection/Logging [DataCollection] settings [registry keys + values] apply only to Windows 8/8.1/10! http://www.tenforums.com/tutorials/7032-change-diagnostic-data-settings-windows-10-a.html http://www.tenforums.com/tutorials/118019-enable-disable-delete-diagnostic-data-windows-10-a.html http://pcauthorities.com/pc-speed/how-to-disable-performance-counters-in-windows-xp/ http://heimdalsecurity.com/en/windows-10-security-guide/privacy/ http://www.helpdeskgeek.com/windows-10/how-to-disable-windows-10-telemetry/ http://tosdr.org/#microsoft http://tosdr.org/#microsoft-store http://docs.microsoft.com/windows/privacy/windows-diagnostic-data/ http://privacy.microsoft.com/ Microsoft Extensible Performance Counter List (EXCTRLST.EXE) 32-bit tool displays, enables + disables extensible performance counters for installed Dynamic Link Libraries (DLLs)/Services [616 KB]: http://web.archive.org/web/20160722103758/http://download.microsoft.com/download/win2000platform/exctrlst/1.00.0.1/nt5/en-us/exctrlst_setup.exe Explorer -> right-click exctrlst_setup.exe (see above) -> Run as Administrator -> Install Tool: EXCTRLST.EXE -> Next -> complete installation -> right-click exctrlst.exe -> Run as Administrator -> scroll down and highlight 1 item at a time all the way down to the bottom -> uncheck every correspondent Performance Counter List box -> exit exctrlst.exe. 1. Use Notepad or similar/better free(ware) plain text/ASCII editor: http://www.mdgx.com/toy.htm#TXT to create a plain text Registry file containing the lines between Cut & Paste delimiters below. 2. Save it as plain text/ASCII file (Encode -> ANSI) with the REG extension (.REG). 3. Name it whatever you wish. 4. Right-click newly created .REG file. 5. Run as Administrator. 6. Answer Yes/OK to all prompts to register its information into your Registry. -----Begin cut & paste here----- REGEDIT4 [HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Policies\DataCollection] "Allow Telemetry"=dword:0 "AllowTelemetry"=dword:0 "DisableDeviceDelete"=- "MaxTelemetryAllowed"=- [HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\DataCollection] "Allow Telemetry"=dword:0 "AllowTelemetry"=dword:0 "DisableDeviceDelete"=- "MaxTelemetryAllowed"=- [-HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Services\DiagTrack\Security] [HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Services\DiagTrack] "LaunchProtected"=dword:0 "UserServiceFlags"=dword:0 "Start"=dword:4 [-HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\ControlSet001\Services\DiagTrack\Security] [HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\ControlSet001\Services\DiagTrack] "LaunchProtected"=dword:0 "UserServiceFlags"=dword:0 "Start"=dword:4 [-HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\ControlSet002\Services\DiagTrack\Security] [HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\ControlSet002\Services\DiagTrack] "LaunchProtected"=dword:0 "UserServiceFlags"=dword:0 "Start"=dword:4 [HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Diagnostics\DiagTrack] "ShowedToastAtLevel"=dword:0 [HKEY_USERS\.DEFAULT\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Diagnostics\DiagTrack] "ShowedToastAtLevel"=dword:0 [HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Control\Diagnostics\Performance] "DisableDiagnosticTracing"=dword:1 "Disable Performance Counters"=dword:1 [HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\services\.NET CLR Data\Performance] "DisableDiagnosticTracing"=dword:1 "Disable Performance Counters"=dword:1 [HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\services\.NET CLR Networking\Performance] "DisableDiagnosticTracing"=dword:1 "Disable Performance Counters"=dword:1 [HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\services\.NET CLR Networking 4.0.0.0\Performance] "DisableDiagnosticTracing"=dword:1 "Disable Performance Counters"=dword:1 [HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\services\.NET Data Provider for Oracle\Performance] "DisableDiagnosticTracing"=dword:1 "Disable Performance Counters"=dword:1 [HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\services\.NET Data Provider for SqlServer\Performance] "DisableDiagnosticTracing"=dword:1 "Disable Performance Counters"=dword:1 [HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\services\.NET Memory Cache 4.0\Performance] "DisableDiagnosticTracing"=dword:1 "Disable Performance Counters"=dword:1 [HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\services\.NETFramework\Performance] "DisableDiagnosticTracing"=dword:1 "Disable Performance Counters"=dword:1 [HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\services\ASP.NET\Performance] "DisableDiagnosticTracing"=dword:1 "Disable Performance Counters"=dword:1 [HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\services\ASP.NET_1.1.4322\Performance] "DisableDiagnosticTracing"=dword:1 "Disable Performance Counters"=dword:1 [HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\services\ASP.NET_2.0.50727\Performance] "DisableDiagnosticTracing"=dword:1 "Disable Performance Counters"=dword:1 [HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\services\ASP.NET_4.0.30319\Performance] "DisableDiagnosticTracing"=dword:1 "Disable Performance Counters"=dword:1 [HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\services\aspnet_state\Performance] "DisableDiagnosticTracing"=dword:1 "Disable Performance Counters"=dword:1 [HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\services\BITS\Performance] "DisableDiagnosticTracing"=dword:1 "Disable Performance Counters"=dword:1 [HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\services\ESENT\Performance] "DisableDiagnosticTracing"=dword:1 "Disable Performance Counters"=dword:1 [HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\services\Intel Storage Counters\Performance] "DisableDiagnosticTracing"=dword:1 "Disable Performance Counters"=dword:1 [HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\services\Lsa\Performance] "DisableDiagnosticTracing"=dword:1 "Disable Performance Counters"=dword:1 [HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\services\MSDTC\Performance] "DisableDiagnosticTracing"=dword:1 "Disable Performance Counters"=dword:1 [HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\services\MSDTC Bridge 3.0.0.0\Performance] "DisableDiagnosticTracing"=dword:1 "Disable Performance Counters"=dword:1 [HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\services\MSDTC Bridge 4.0.0.0\Performance] "DisableDiagnosticTracing"=dword:1 "Disable Performance Counters"=dword:1 [HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\services\MSSCNTRS\Performance] "DisableDiagnosticTracing"=dword:1 "Disable Performance Counters"=dword:1 [HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\services\PerfDisk\Performance] "DisableDiagnosticTracing"=dword:1 "Disable Performance Counters"=dword:1 [HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\services\PerfNet\Performance] "DisableDiagnosticTracing"=dword:1 "Disable Performance Counters"=dword:1 [HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\services\PerfOS\Performance] "DisableDiagnosticTracing"=dword:1 "Disable Performance Counters"=dword:1 [HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\services\PerfProc\Performance] "DisableDiagnosticTracing"=dword:1 "Disable Performance Counters"=dword:1 [HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\services\Psched\Performance] "DisableDiagnosticTracing"=dword:1 "Disable Performance Counters"=dword:1 [HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\services\rdyboost\Performance] "DisableDiagnosticTracing"=dword:1 "Disable Performance Counters"=dword:1 [HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\services\RemoteAccess\Performance] "DisableDiagnosticTracing"=dword:1 "Disable Performance Counters"=dword:1 [HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\services\RSVP\Performance] "DisableDiagnosticTracing"=dword:1 "Disable Performance Counters"=dword:1 [HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\services\ServiceModelEndpoint 3.0.0.0\Performance] "DisableDiagnosticTracing"=dword:1 "Disable Performance Counters"=dword:1 [HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\services\ServiceModelEndpoint 4.0.0.0\Performance] "DisableDiagnosticTracing"=dword:1 "Disable Performance Counters"=dword:1 [HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\services\ServiceModelOperation 3.0.0.0\Performance] "DisableDiagnosticTracing"=dword:1 "Disable Performance Counters"=dword:1 [HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\services\ServiceModelOperation 4.0.0.0\Performance] "DisableDiagnosticTracing"=dword:1 "Disable Performance Counters"=dword:1 [HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\services\ServiceModelService 3.0.0.0\Performance] "DisableDiagnosticTracing"=dword:1 "Disable Performance Counters"=dword:1 [HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\services\ServiceModelService 4.0.0.0\Performance] "DisableDiagnosticTracing"=dword:1 "Disable Performance Counters"=dword:1 [HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\services\SMSvcHost 3.0.0.0\Performance] "DisableDiagnosticTracing"=dword:1 "Disable Performance Counters"=dword:1 [HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\services\SMSvcHost 4.0.0.0\Performance] "DisableDiagnosticTracing"=dword:1 "Disable Performance Counters"=dword:1 [HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\services\Spooler\Performance] "DisableDiagnosticTracing"=dword:1 "Disable Performance Counters"=dword:1 [HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\services\TapiSrv\Performance] "DisableDiagnosticTracing"=dword:1 "Disable Performance Counters"=dword:1 [HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\services\Tcpip\Performance] "DisableDiagnosticTracing"=dword:1 "Disable Performance Counters"=dword:1 [HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\services\TermService\Performance] "DisableDiagnosticTracing"=dword:1 "Disable Performance Counters"=dword:1 [HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\services\UGatherer\Performance] "DisableDiagnosticTracing"=dword:1 "Disable Performance Counters"=dword:1 [HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\services\UGTHRSVC\Performance] "DisableDiagnosticTracing"=dword:1 "Disable Performance Counters"=dword:1 [HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\services\usbhub\Performance] "DisableDiagnosticTracing"=dword:1 "Disable Performance Counters"=dword:1 [HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\services\Windows Workflow Foundation 3.0.0.0\Performance] "DisableDiagnosticTracing"=dword:1 "Disable Performance Counters"=dword:1 [HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\services\Windows Workflow Foundation 4.0.0.0\Performance] "DisableDiagnosticTracing"=dword:1 "Disable Performance Counters"=dword:1 [HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\services\WmiApRpl\Performance] "DisableDiagnosticTracing"=dword:1 "Disable Performance Counters"=dword:1 [HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\services\WSearchIdxPi\Performance] "DisableDiagnosticTracing"=dword:1 "Disable Performance Counters"=dword:1 [HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\ControlSet001\Control\Diagnostics\Performance] "DisableDiagnosticTracing"=dword:1 "Disable Performance Counters"=dword:1 [HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\ControlSet001\services\.NET CLR Data\Performance] "DisableDiagnosticTracing"=dword:1 "Disable Performance Counters"=dword:1 [HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\ControlSet001\services\.NET CLR Networking\Performance] "DisableDiagnosticTracing"=dword:1 "Disable Performance Counters"=dword:1 [HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\ControlSet001\services\.NET CLR Networking 4.0.0.0\Performance] "DisableDiagnosticTracing"=dword:1 "Disable Performance Counters"=dword:1 [HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\ControlSet001\services\.NET Data Provider for Oracle\Performance] "DisableDiagnosticTracing"=dword:1 "Disable Performance Counters"=dword:1 [HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\ControlSet001\services\.NET Data Provider for SqlServer\Performance] "DisableDiagnosticTracing"=dword:1 "Disable Performance Counters"=dword:1 [HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\ControlSet001\services\.NET Memory Cache 4.0\Performance] "DisableDiagnosticTracing"=dword:1 "Disable Performance Counters"=dword:1 [HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\ControlSet001\services\.NETFramework\Performance] "DisableDiagnosticTracing"=dword:1 "Disable Performance Counters"=dword:1 [HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\ControlSet001\services\ASP.NET\Performance] "DisableDiagnosticTracing"=dword:1 "Disable Performance Counters"=dword:1 [HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\ControlSet001\services\ASP.NET_1.1.4322\Performance] "DisableDiagnosticTracing"=dword:1 "Disable Performance Counters"=dword:1 [HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\ControlSet001\services\ASP.NET_2.0.50727\Performance] "DisableDiagnosticTracing"=dword:1 "Disable Performance Counters"=dword:1 [HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\ControlSet001\services\ASP.NET_4.0.30319\Performance] "DisableDiagnosticTracing"=dword:1 "Disable Performance Counters"=dword:1 [HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\ControlSet001\services\aspnet_state\Performance] "DisableDiagnosticTracing"=dword:1 "Disable Performance Counters"=dword:1 [HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\ControlSet001\services\BITS\Performance] "DisableDiagnosticTracing"=dword:1 "Disable Performance Counters"=dword:1 [HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\ControlSet001\services\ESENT\Performance] "DisableDiagnosticTracing"=dword:1 "Disable Performance Counters"=dword:1 [HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\ControlSet001\services\Intel Storage Counters\Performance] "DisableDiagnosticTracing"=dword:1 "Disable Performance Counters"=dword:1 [HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\ControlSet001\services\Lsa\Performance] "DisableDiagnosticTracing"=dword:1 "Disable Performance Counters"=dword:1 [HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\ControlSet001\services\MSDTC\Performance] "DisableDiagnosticTracing"=dword:1 "Disable Performance Counters"=dword:1 [HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\ControlSet001\services\MSDTC Bridge 3.0.0.0\Performance] "DisableDiagnosticTracing"=dword:1 "Disable Performance Counters"=dword:1 [HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\ControlSet001\services\MSDTC Bridge 4.0.0.0\Performance] "DisableDiagnosticTracing"=dword:1 "Disable Performance Counters"=dword:1 [HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\ControlSet001\services\MSSCNTRS\Performance] "DisableDiagnosticTracing"=dword:1 "Disable Performance Counters"=dword:1 [HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\ControlSet001\services\PerfDisk\Performance] "DisableDiagnosticTracing"=dword:1 "Disable Performance Counters"=dword:1 [HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\ControlSet001\services\PerfNet\Performance] "DisableDiagnosticTracing"=dword:1 "Disable Performance Counters"=dword:1 [HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\ControlSet001\services\PerfOS\Performance] "DisableDiagnosticTracing"=dword:1 "Disable Performance Counters"=dword:1 [HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\ControlSet001\services\PerfProc\Performance] "DisableDiagnosticTracing"=dword:1 "Disable Performance Counters"=dword:1 [HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\ControlSet001\services\Psched\Performance] "DisableDiagnosticTracing"=dword:1 "Disable Performance Counters"=dword:1 [HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\ControlSet001\services\rdyboost\Performance] "DisableDiagnosticTracing"=dword:1 "Disable Performance Counters"=dword:1 [HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\ControlSet001\services\RemoteAccess\Performance] "DisableDiagnosticTracing"=dword:1 "Disable Performance Counters"=dword:1 [HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\ControlSet001\services\RSVP\Performance] "DisableDiagnosticTracing"=dword:1 "Disable Performance Counters"=dword:1 [HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\ControlSet001\services\ServiceModelEndpoint 3.0.0.0\Performance] "DisableDiagnosticTracing"=dword:1 "Disable Performance Counters"=dword:1 [HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\ControlSet001\services\ServiceModelEndpoint 4.0.0.0\Performance] "DisableDiagnosticTracing"=dword:1 "Disable Performance Counters"=dword:1 [HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\ControlSet001\services\ServiceModelOperation 3.0.0.0\Performance] "DisableDiagnosticTracing"=dword:1 "Disable Performance Counters"=dword:1 [HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\ControlSet001\services\ServiceModelOperation 4.0.0.0\Performance] "DisableDiagnosticTracing"=dword:1 "Disable Performance Counters"=dword:1 [HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\ControlSet001\services\ServiceModelService 3.0.0.0\Performance] "DisableDiagnosticTracing"=dword:1 "Disable Performance Counters"=dword:1 [HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\ControlSet001\services\ServiceModelService 4.0.0.0\Performance] "DisableDiagnosticTracing"=dword:1 "Disable Performance Counters"=dword:1 [HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\ControlSet001\services\SMSvcHost 3.0.0.0\Performance] "DisableDiagnosticTracing"=dword:1 "Disable Performance Counters"=dword:1 [HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\ControlSet001\services\SMSvcHost 4.0.0.0\Performance] "DisableDiagnosticTracing"=dword:1 "Disable Performance Counters"=dword:1 [HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\ControlSet001\services\Spooler\Performance] "DisableDiagnosticTracing"=dword:1 "Disable Performance Counters"=dword:1 [HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\ControlSet001\services\TapiSrv\Performance] "DisableDiagnosticTracing"=dword:1 "Disable Performance Counters"=dword:1 [HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\ControlSet001\services\Tcpip\Performance] "DisableDiagnosticTracing"=dword:1 "Disable Performance Counters"=dword:1 [HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\ControlSet001\services\TermService\Performance] "DisableDiagnosticTracing"=dword:1 "Disable Performance Counters"=dword:1 [HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\ControlSet001\services\UGatherer\Performance] "DisableDiagnosticTracing"=dword:1 "Disable Performance Counters"=dword:1 [HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\ControlSet001\services\UGTHRSVC\Performance] "DisableDiagnosticTracing"=dword:1 "Disable Performance Counters"=dword:1 [HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\ControlSet001\services\usbhub\Performance] "DisableDiagnosticTracing"=dword:1 "Disable Performance Counters"=dword:1 [HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\ControlSet001\services\Windows Workflow Foundation 3.0.0.0\Performance] "DisableDiagnosticTracing"=dword:1 "Disable Performance Counters"=dword:1 [HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\ControlSet001\services\Windows Workflow Foundation 4.0.0.0\Performance] "DisableDiagnosticTracing"=dword:1 "Disable Performance Counters"=dword:1 [HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\ControlSet001\services\WmiApRpl\Performance] "DisableDiagnosticTracing"=dword:1 "Disable Performance Counters"=dword:1 [HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\ControlSet001\services\WSearchIdxPi\Performance] "DisableDiagnosticTracing"=dword:1 "Disable Performance Counters"=dword:1 [HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\ControlSet002\Control\Diagnostics\Performance] "DisableDiagnosticTracing"=dword:1 "Disable Performance Counters"=dword:1 [HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\ControlSet002\services\.NET CLR Data\Performance] "DisableDiagnosticTracing"=dword:1 "Disable Performance Counters"=dword:1 [HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\ControlSet002\services\.NET CLR Networking\Performance] "DisableDiagnosticTracing"=dword:1 "Disable Performance Counters"=dword:1 [HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\ControlSet002\services\.NET CLR Networking 4.0.0.0\Performance] "DisableDiagnosticTracing"=dword:1 "Disable Performance Counters"=dword:1 [HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\ControlSet002\services\.NET Data Provider for Oracle\Performance] "DisableDiagnosticTracing"=dword:1 "Disable Performance Counters"=dword:1 [HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\ControlSet002\services\.NET Data Provider for SqlServer\Performance] "DisableDiagnosticTracing"=dword:1 "Disable Performance Counters"=dword:1 [HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\ControlSet002\services\.NET Memory Cache 4.0\Performance] "DisableDiagnosticTracing"=dword:1 "Disable Performance Counters"=dword:1 [HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\ControlSet002\services\.NETFramework\Performance] "DisableDiagnosticTracing"=dword:1 "Disable Performance Counters"=dword:1 [HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\ControlSet002\services\ASP.NET\Performance] "DisableDiagnosticTracing"=dword:1 "Disable Performance Counters"=dword:1 [HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\ControlSet002\services\ASP.NET_1.1.4322\Performance] "DisableDiagnosticTracing"=dword:1 "Disable Performance Counters"=dword:1 [HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\ControlSet002\services\ASP.NET_2.0.50727\Performance] "DisableDiagnosticTracing"=dword:1 "Disable Performance Counters"=dword:1 [HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\ControlSet002\services\ASP.NET_4.0.30319\Performance] "DisableDiagnosticTracing"=dword:1 "Disable Performance Counters"=dword:1 [HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\ControlSet002\services\aspnet_state\Performance] "DisableDiagnosticTracing"=dword:1 "Disable Performance Counters"=dword:1 [HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\ControlSet002\services\BITS\Performance] "DisableDiagnosticTracing"=dword:1 "Disable Performance Counters"=dword:1 [HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\ControlSet002\services\ESENT\Performance] "DisableDiagnosticTracing"=dword:1 "Disable Performance Counters"=dword:1 [HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\ControlSet002\services\Intel Storage Counters\Performance] "DisableDiagnosticTracing"=dword:1 "Disable Performance Counters"=dword:1 [HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\ControlSet002\services\Lsa\Performance] "DisableDiagnosticTracing"=dword:1 "Disable Performance Counters"=dword:1 [HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\ControlSet002\services\MSDTC\Performance] "DisableDiagnosticTracing"=dword:1 "Disable Performance Counters"=dword:1 [HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\ControlSet002\services\MSDTC Bridge 3.0.0.0\Performance] "DisableDiagnosticTracing"=dword:1 "Disable Performance Counters"=dword:1 [HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\ControlSet002\services\MSDTC Bridge 4.0.0.0\Performance] "DisableDiagnosticTracing"=dword:1 "Disable Performance Counters"=dword:1 [HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\ControlSet002\services\MSSCNTRS\Performance] "DisableDiagnosticTracing"=dword:1 "Disable Performance Counters"=dword:1 [HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\ControlSet002\services\PerfDisk\Performance] "DisableDiagnosticTracing"=dword:1 "Disable Performance Counters"=dword:1 [HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\ControlSet002\services\PerfNet\Performance] "DisableDiagnosticTracing"=dword:1 "Disable Performance Counters"=dword:1 [HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\ControlSet002\services\PerfOS\Performance] "DisableDiagnosticTracing"=dword:1 "Disable Performance Counters"=dword:1 [HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\ControlSet002\services\PerfProc\Performance] "DisableDiagnosticTracing"=dword:1 "Disable Performance Counters"=dword:1 [HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\ControlSet002\services\Psched\Performance] "DisableDiagnosticTracing"=dword:1 "Disable Performance Counters"=dword:1 [HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\ControlSet002\services\rdyboost\Performance] "DisableDiagnosticTracing"=dword:1 "Disable Performance Counters"=dword:1 [HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\ControlSet002\services\RemoteAccess\Performance] "DisableDiagnosticTracing"=dword:1 "Disable Performance Counters"=dword:1 [HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\ControlSet002\services\RSVP\Performance] "DisableDiagnosticTracing"=dword:1 "Disable Performance Counters"=dword:1 [HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\ControlSet002\services\ServiceModelEndpoint 3.0.0.0\Performance] "DisableDiagnosticTracing"=dword:1 "Disable Performance Counters"=dword:1 [HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\ControlSet002\services\ServiceModelEndpoint 4.0.0.0\Performance] "DisableDiagnosticTracing"=dword:1 "Disable Performance Counters"=dword:1 [HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\ControlSet002\services\ServiceModelOperation 3.0.0.0\Performance] "DisableDiagnosticTracing"=dword:1 "Disable Performance Counters"=dword:1 [HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\ControlSet002\services\ServiceModelOperation 4.0.0.0\Performance] "DisableDiagnosticTracing"=dword:1 "Disable Performance Counters"=dword:1 [HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\ControlSet002\services\ServiceModelService 3.0.0.0\Performance] "DisableDiagnosticTracing"=dword:1 "Disable Performance Counters"=dword:1 [HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\ControlSet002\services\ServiceModelService 4.0.0.0\Performance] "DisableDiagnosticTracing"=dword:1 "Disable Performance Counters"=dword:1 [HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\ControlSet002\services\SMSvcHost 3.0.0.0\Performance] "DisableDiagnosticTracing"=dword:1 "Disable Performance Counters"=dword:1 [HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\ControlSet002\services\SMSvcHost 4.0.0.0\Performance] "DisableDiagnosticTracing"=dword:1 "Disable Performance Counters"=dword:1 [HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\ControlSet002\services\Spooler\Performance] "DisableDiagnosticTracing"=dword:1 "Disable Performance Counters"=dword:1 [HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\ControlSet002\services\TapiSrv\Performance] "DisableDiagnosticTracing"=dword:1 "Disable Performance Counters"=dword:1 [HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\ControlSet002\services\Tcpip\Performance] "DisableDiagnosticTracing"=dword:1 "Disable Performance Counters"=dword:1 [HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\ControlSet002\services\TermService\Performance] "DisableDiagnosticTracing"=dword:1 "Disable Performance Counters"=dword:1 [HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\ControlSet002\services\UGatherer\Performance] "DisableDiagnosticTracing"=dword:1 "Disable Performance Counters"=dword:1 [HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\ControlSet002\services\UGTHRSVC\Performance] "DisableDiagnosticTracing"=dword:1 "Disable Performance Counters"=dword:1 [HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\ControlSet002\services\usbhub\Performance] "DisableDiagnosticTracing"=dword:1 "Disable Performance Counters"=dword:1 [HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\ControlSet002\services\Windows Workflow Foundation 3.0.0.0\Performance] "DisableDiagnosticTracing"=dword:1 "Disable Performance Counters"=dword:1 [HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\ControlSet002\services\Windows Workflow Foundation 4.0.0.0\Performance] "DisableDiagnosticTracing"=dword:1 "Disable Performance Counters"=dword:1 [HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\ControlSet002\services\WmiApRpl\Performance] "DisableDiagnosticTracing"=dword:1 "Disable Performance Counters"=dword:1 [HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\ControlSet002\services\WSearchIdxPi\Performance] "DisableDiagnosticTracing"=dword:1 "Disable Performance Counters"=dword:1 ; ------End cut & paste here------ * Maximize 3D/DirectX/DirectX3D 3D/gaming/graphics/spatial/texture processing/rendering performance: decrease hardware lag + turn OFF diagnostics, performance + tracing counters + timers in Windows 7/8/8.1/10/11: http://forums.guru3d.com/threads/from-red-to-green.387539/ http://www.ghacks.net/2013/04/18/try-changing-hpet-settings-to-improve-your-pcs-performance/ See "* Turn OFF Diagnostic Tracing [DiagTrack], Data Collection/Logging [DataCollection], Telemetry + Performance Counters..." above. Turn OFF High Precision Event Timer (HPET) BIOS clock boot setting from a DOS console command prompt (%WinDir%\SYSTEM32\CMD.EXE): right-click CMD shortcut/CMD.EXE -> Run as Administrator -> run this command -> press Enter: BCDEDIT.EXE /deletevalue useplatformclock Reboot. In case BCDEdit setting above doesn't help, or if HPET is needed by some hardware device or software program you are using: Turn ON High Precision Event Timer (HPET) BIOS clock boot setting from a DOS console command prompt (%WinDir%\SYSTEM32\CMD.EXE): right-click CMD shortcut/CMD.EXE -> Run as Administrator -> run this command -> press Enter: BCDEDIT.EXE /set useplatformclock true Reboot. 1. Use Notepad or similar/better free(ware) plain text/ASCII editor: http://www.mdgx.com/toy.htm#TXT to create a plain text BATch (.bat) or CoMmanD (.cmd) script file containing the lines between Cut & Paste delimiters below. 2. Save it as plain text/ASCII file (Encode -> ANSI) with the BAT (.bat) or CMD (.cmd) extension. 3. Name it whatever you wish. 4. Right-click newly created BATch/CoMmanD file. 5. Run as Administrator. 6. Wait for completion. -----Begin cut & paste here----- @ECHO OFF IF NOT "%OS%"=="Windows_NT" GOTO END REG.EXE ADD "HKLM\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Direct3D" /v PSGPNumThreads /t REG_DWORD /d 16 /f REG.EXE ADD "HKLM\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Direct3D" /v EnableSC /t REG_DWORD /d 1 /f REG.EXE ADD "HKLM\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Direct3D" /v ForceCritSec /t REG_DWORD /d 1 /f REG.EXE ADD "HKLM\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Direct3D" /v MMXFastPath /t REG_DWORD /d 1 /f REG.EXE ADD "HKLM\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Control\ACPI" /v AMLIGlobalHeapSize /t REG_DWORD /d 1048576 /f REG.EXE ADD "HKLM\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Control\Session Manager\Memory Management" /v SystemPages /t REG_DWORD /d 4294967295 /f REG.EXE ADD "HKLM\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Control\Session Manager\Memory Management" /v PagedPoolSize /t REG_DWORD /d 4294967295 /f REG.EXE ADD "HKLM\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Control\Session Manager\Memory Management" /v SessionPoolSize /t REG_DWORD /d 60 /f REG.EXE ADD "HKLM\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Control\Session Manager\Memory Management" /v SessionViewSize /t REG_DWORD /d 120 /f REG.EXE ADD "HKLM\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Control\Session Manager\Memory Management" /v PoolUsageMaximum /t REG_DWORD /d 60 /f REG.EXE ADD "HKLM\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Control\usbstor\054C00C1" /v MaximumTransferLength /t REG_DWORD /d 2097152 /f REG.EXE ADD "HKLM\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Control\usbstor\05AC12xx" /v MaximumTransferLength /t REG_DWORD /d 2097152 /f REG.EXE ADD "HKLM\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Control\usbstor\05AC13xx" /v MaximumTransferLength /t REG_DWORD /d 2097152 /f REG.EXE ADD "HKLM\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Control\usbstor\05DCA431" /v MaximumTransferLength /t REG_DWORD /d 2097152 /f REG.EXE ADD "HKLM\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Control\usbstor\058F6362" /v MaximumTransferLength /t REG_DWORD /d 2097152 /f REG.EXE ADD "HKLM\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows NT\CurrentVersion\Windows" /v GDIProcessHandleQuota /t REG_DWORD /d 32768 /f REG.EXE ADD "HKLM\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows NT\CurrentVersion\Windows" /v USERProcessHandleQuota /t REG_DWORD /d 32768 /f REG.EXE ADD "HKLM\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows NT\CurrentVersion\Multimedia\SystemProfile\Tasks\Games" /v "Scheduling Category" /t REG_SZ /d High /f REG.EXE ADD "HKLM\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows NT\CurrentVersion\Multimedia\SystemProfile\Tasks\Games" /v "SFIO Priority" /t REG_SZ /d High /f REG.EXE ADD "HKLM\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows NT\CurrentVersion\Multimedia\SystemProfile\Tasks\Games" /v "Background Only" /t REG_SZ /d False /f REG.EXE ADD "HKLM\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows NT\CurrentVersion\Multimedia\SystemProfile\Tasks\Games" /v "Priority" /t REG_DWORD /d 1 /f REG.EXE ADD "HKLM\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows NT\CurrentVersion\Multimedia\SystemProfile\Tasks\Games" /v "GPU Priority" /t REG_DWORD /d 1 /f REG.EXE ADD "HKLM\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows NT\CurrentVersion\Multimedia\SystemProfile\Tasks\Games" /v "Affinity" /t REG_DWORD /d 0 /f :END EXIT ------End cut & paste here------ * FIX: Remote Procedure Call (RPC) Internet Protocol version 6 (IPv6)/server errors in Windows 7/8/8.1/10: http://www.helpdeskgeek.com/help-desk/how-to-fix-rpc-server-is-unavailable-error-in-windows/ http://www.hpc.mil/program-areas/networking-overview/2013-10-03-17-24-38/ipv6-knowledge-base-ip-transport/disabling-ipv6-in-microsoft-windows-8-and-server-2012/ http://techjourney.net/disable-turn-off-ipv6-support-in-windows-10-8-1-8-7-vista/ http://kb.iu.edu/d/baeg/ http://www.drivereasy.com/knowledge/rpc-server-is-unavailable-error-on-windows-10-fixed/ http://www.alphr.com/rpc-server-is-unavailable/ http://docs.microsoft.com/troubleshoot/windows-server/networking/configure-ipv6-in-windows/ 1. Use Notepad or similar/better free(ware) plain text/ASCII editor: http://www.mdgx.com/toy.htm#TXT to create a plain text Registry file containing the lines between Cut & Paste delimiters below. 2. Save it as plain text/ASCII file (Encode -> ANSI) with the REG extension (.REG). 3. Name it whatever you wish. 4. Right-click newly created .REG file. 5. Run as Administrator. 6. Answer Yes/OK to all prompts to register its information into your Registry. -----Begin cut & paste here----- REGEDIT4 [HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Services\Tcpip6\Parameters] "DisabledComponents"=dword:8 ; ------End cut & paste here------ Restart (reboot) Windows for this change to take effect. * Delete/remove unnecessary/bloat Windows system files + folders to free up space in Windows 7/8/8.1/10: http://www.techspot.com/guides/2240-windows-free-up-storage-space/ http://www.makeuseof.com/tag/delete-windows-files-folders/ http://www.houkconsulting.com/2019/07/freeing-disk-space-windows/ * Windows Desktop Gadgets (free): http://gadgetsrevived.com/ http://win10gadgets.com/ http://win7gadgets.com/ http://www.gadgetskit.com/ * Windows XP/Vista/7/8/8.1/10 My Digital Life (MDL) Projects + Applications: http://forums.mydigitallife.net/forums/mdl-projects-and-applications.34/ * 175 Windows 7 Tweaks, Tips + How-tos: http://www.howtogeek.com/howto/5391/ * 94 Windows 7 tips, tricks + secrets: http://www.techradar.com/us/news/computing-components/643861/ * Windows 7 Right-click Menu Tips, Tricks + Tutorials: http://www.thecustomizewindows.com/2011/08/windows-7-right-click-menu-tipstricks-and-tutorials-index/ * 20 Best Windows 7 Start Menu and Taskbar Tips + Tricks: http://www.howtogeek.com/77614/best-windows-7-start-menu-and-taskbar-tips-and-tricks/ * System Tweaking Freeware Tools: http://www.snapfiles.com/freeware/system/fwsystweak.html * Registry hack: Change Default System Font: http://www.edy.es/dev/docs/windows-tricks/ * Create Scheduled Task to Run at Boot Time: http://www.myboogpages.com/2009/02/how-to-create-a-scheduled-task-that-runs-at-boot-time.html * Run BATch File as Service: http://www.serverfault.com/questions/226271/running-a-batch-file-as-a-system-service-in-windows-server-2003 * Windows 7 Workaround Removes Shortcut Arrow (+ adds Transparency) + Pins to Taskbar/Start Menu: http://www.mydigitallife.info/workaround-to-remove-shortcut-arrow-make-transparent-in-windows-7-yet-can-pin-to-taskbar-or-start-menu/ * Windows 7 File Association Fixes: http://www.winhelponline.com/blog/file-asso-fixes-for-windows-7/ http://www.winhelponline.com/blog/unassociate-file-types-windows-7-vista/ http://www.techsupportall.com/file-association-fixes/ http://www.techsupportall.com/file-association-fix-for-windows-7/ http://www.vistax64.com/threads/233243/ * Add programs (file associations) to right-click Open with... menu: http://www.techrepublic.com/forums/discussions/using-open-with-does-not-work/ * Default Programs Editor (DPE) 32-bit adds/edits/removes right-click items, file associations, autoplay programs: http://www.defaultprogramseditor.com/ File: http://www.defaultprogramseditor.com/files/DefaultProgramsEditor.zip Requires Microsoft .Net Framework Redistributable (NFR) 3.5/newer: http://www.mdgx.com/add.htm#NFR * Fix Files/Folders Access Denied + other (similar) Errors: http://support.microsoft.com/help/2623670/ http://www.thewindowsclub.com/access-is-denied-software-installation-windows/ http://www.stackoverflow.com/questions/8619541/ http://smallbusiness.chron.com/change-permissions-system32-drivers-50434.html http://www.blogsdna.com/2159/how-to-take-ownership-grant-permissions-to-access-files-folder-in-windows-7.htm * Take Ownership + Grant Permission right-click items in Windows NTx: http://www.techfleece.com/2011/05/15/how-to-take-ownership-of-files-or-folders-or-an-entire-hard-drive/ http://www.blogsdna.com/2159/ http://www.howtogeek.com/howto/windows-vista/add-take-ownership-to-explorer-right-click-menu-in-vista/ * Gain full permissions (run as SYSTEM) to edit protected/hidden registry keys in Windows Vista/7/8/8.1: http://www.howtogeek.com/262464/how-to-gain-full-permissions-to-edit-protected-registry-keys/ Run the Registry Editor [RegEdit = %WinDir%\REGEDIT.EXE] with full SYSTEM level privileges to be able to view/create/edit/rename/delete hidden/locked registry keys/values: 1. Download ZIP archive + extract NirCmd files: http://www.nirsoft.net/utils/nircmd.html Free(ware) archive/shrinking/(un)ZIPping tools: http://www.mdgx.com/toy.htm#ZIP - NirCmd 32-bit for Windows NTx 32-bit (x86): http://www.nirsoft.net/utils/nircmd.zip - NirCmd 64-bit for Windows NTx 64-bit (x64): http://www.nirsoft.net/utils/nircmd-x64.zip 2. UnZIP the NirCmd ZIP archive above matching your Windows edition: 32-bit or 64-bit. 3. Place all NirCmd files into a folder of your choice (example): C:\Tools\NirCmd 4. Use Notepad or favorite/similar/better free(ware) plain text/ASCII editor: http://www.mdgx.com/toy.htm#TXT to create a new Command Batch (.cmd) file -> copy & paste text strings between Cut & Paste lines below -> save file as REGEDIT.CMD (example) into the same folder where NirCmd files reside (see example above): -----Begin cut & paste here----- @ECHO OFF IF NOT "%OS%"=="Windows_NT" GOTO END IF NOT EXIST C:\Tools\NirCmd\nircmd.exe GOTO END IF NOT EXIST %WinDir%\REGEDIT.EXE GOTO END C:\Tools\NirCmd\nircmd.exe elevatecmd runassystem %WinDir%\REGEDIT.EXE :END EXIT ------End cut & paste here------ This way from now on you can run RegEdit with full SYSTEM privileges from a convenient shortcut. 5. Use Notepad or favorite/similar/better free(ware) plain text/ASCII editor: http://www.mdgx.com/toy.htm#TXT to create a new VBScript (.vbs) file -> copy & paste text strings between Cut & Paste lines below -> save file as REGEDIT.VBS (example) into the same folder where NirCmd files reside (see example above): -----Begin cut & paste here----- Dim WshShell:Set WshShell=CreateObject("WScript.Shell") WshShell.Run chr(34)&"C:\Tools\NirCmd\REGEDIT.CMD"&Chr(34),0,true Set WshShell=Nothing ------End cut & paste here------ 6. Use Notepad or favorite/similar/better free(ware) plain text/ASCII editor: http://www.mdgx.com/toy.htm#TXT to create a new Registry (.reg) file -> copy & paste text strings between Cut & Paste lines below -> save file as REGEDIT.REG (example) into the same folder where NirCmd files reside (see example above): -----Begin cut & paste here----- REGEDIT4 ; Desktop right-click RegEdit as SYSTEM shortcut: [HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Classes\Directory\Background\shell\regedit_sys] @="Registry Editor (RegEdit) = SYSTEM" "SuppressionPolicy"=dword:0 "Icon"="REGEDIT.EXE,0" "NoWorkingDirectory"="" [HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Classes\Directory\Background\shell\regedit_sys\command] @="WSCRIPT.EXE /B /Nologo C:\\Tools\\NirCmd\\REGEDIT.VBS" "IsolatedCommand"=- ; My Computer (machine/system wide/all users) Desktop RegEdit as SYSTEM shortcut: [HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Classes\CLSID\{20D04FE0-3AEA-1069-A2D8-08002B30309D}\shell\regedit_sys] @="Registry Editor (RegEdit) = SYSTEM" "SuppressionPolicy"=dword:0 "Icon"="REGEDIT.EXE,0" [HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Classes\CLSID\{20D04FE0-3AEA-1069-A2D8-08002B30309D}\shell\regedit_sys\command] @="WSCRIPT.EXE /B /Nologo C:\\Tools\\NirCmd\\REGEDIT.VBS" "IsolatedCommand"=- ; My Computer (current/logged on user) Desktop RegEdit as SYSTEM shortcut: [HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Classes\CLSID\{59031A47-3F72-44A7-89C5-5595FE6B30EE}\shell\regedit_sys] @="Registry Editor (RegEdit) = SYSTEM" "SuppressionPolicy"=dword:0 "Icon"="REGEDIT.EXE,0" [HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Classes\CLSID\{59031A47-3F72-44A7-89C5-5595FE6B30EE}\shell\regedit_sys\command] @="WSCRIPT.EXE /B /Nologo C:\\Tools\\NirCmd\\REGEDIT.VBS" "IsolatedCommand"=- ; Desktop right-click RegEdit as Current User shortcut: [HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Classes\Directory\Background\shell\regedit] @="Registry Editor (RegEdit) = Current User" "SuppressionPolicy"=dword:0 "Icon"="REGEDIT.EXE,0" "NoWorkingDirectory"="" [HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Classes\Directory\Background\shell\regedit\command] @="REGEDIT.EXE" "IsolatedCommand"=- ; My Computer (machine/system wide/all users) Desktop RegEdit as Current User shortcut: [HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Classes\CLSID\{20D04FE0-3AEA-1069-A2D8-08002B30309D}\shell\regedit] @="Registry Editor (RegEdit) = Current User" "SuppressionPolicy"=dword:0 "Icon"="REGEDIT.EXE,0" [HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Classes\CLSID\{20D04FE0-3AEA-1069-A2D8-08002B30309D}\shell\regedit\command] @="REGEDIT.EXE" "IsolatedCommand"=- ; My Computer (current/logged on user) Desktop RegEdit as Current User shortcut: [HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Classes\CLSID\{59031A47-3F72-44A7-89C5-5595FE6B30EE}\shell\regedit] @="Registry Editor (RegEdit) = Current User" "SuppressionPolicy"=dword:0 "Icon"="REGEDIT.EXE,0" [HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Classes\CLSID\{59031A47-3F72-44A7-89C5-5595FE6B30EE}\shell\regedit\command] @="REGEDIT.EXE" "IsolatedCommand"=- ; Control Panel (CONTROL.EXE) RegEdit as SYSTEM shortcut: [HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Classes\CLSID\{77708248-f839-436b-8919-527c410f48b9}] @="Registry Editor (RegEdit) = SYSTEM" "InfoTip"="Starts Registry Editor (RegEdit) as SYSTEM" "System.ControlPanel.Category"="5" [HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Classes\CLSID\{77708248-f839-436b-8919-527c410f48b9}\DefaultIcon] @="REGEDIT.EXE,0" [HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Classes\CLSID\{77708248-f839-436b-8919-527c410f48b9}\shell\open\command] @="WSCRIPT.EXE /B /Nologo C:\\Tools\\NirCmd\\REGEDIT.VBS" [HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Classes\CLSID\{77708248-f839-436b-8919-527c410f48b9}\Elevation] "Enabled"=dword:1 [HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\ControlPanel\NameSpace\{77708248-f839-436b-8919-527c410f48b9}] @="Add Registry Editor (RegEdit) as SYSTEM to Control Panel" ; Control Panel (CONTROL.EXE) RegEdit as Current User shortcut: [HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Classes\CLSID\{77708248-f839-436b-8919-527c410f48b8}] @="Registry Editor (RegEdit) = Current User" "InfoTip"="Starts Registry Editor (RegEdit) as Current User" "System.ControlPanel.Category"="5" [HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Classes\CLSID\{77708248-f839-436b-8919-527c410f48b8}\DefaultIcon] @="REGEDIT.EXE,0" [HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Classes\CLSID\{77708248-f839-436b-8919-527c410f48b8}\shell\open\command] @="REGEDIT.EXE" [HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Classes\CLSID\{77708248-f839-436b-8919-527c410f48b8}\Elevation] "Enabled"=dword:1 [HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\ControlPanel\NameSpace\{77708248-f839-436b-8919-527c410f48b8}] @="Add Registry Editor (RegEdit) as Current User to Control Panel" ; ------End cut & paste here------ 7. Desktop/Explorer -> go to C:\ drive -> Tools folder -> NirCmd subfolder (using C:\Tools\NirCmd in this example) -> right-click on REGEDIT.REG -> Run as Administrator -> answer Yes/OK to all prompts to register the information into your Registry. 8. From now on you can run either "Registry Editor (RegEdit) = SYSTEM" (privileged) or "Registry Editor (RegEdit) as Current User" (default) shortcuts from all these locations: - Desktop [context menu] -> right-click. - My Computer (machine/system wide/all users) [context menu] -> right-click. - My Computer (current/logged on user) [context menu] -> right-click. - Control Panel (CP) [list of shortcuts] -> Start -> Control Panel or Run... [hold WinKey + press R] -> type: control -> press Enter. Control Panel executable [CONTROL.EXE] is located in the %WinDir%\SYSTEM32 folder [%WinDir% = usually C:\WINDOWS]. * Remove Favorites/Libraries/Homegroup/My Folder: http://www.sevenforums.com/customization/23122-remove-favorites-libraries-homegroup-my-folder-2.html * Turn OFF HomeGroup + Network Function Discovery (optional) in Windows 7/8/8.1/10: http://www.howtogeek.com/howto/27091/how-to-disable-or-enable-the-homegroup-feature-in-windows-7/ MSKB: HomeGroup explained from start to finish: http://support.microsoft.com/help/17145/ Digital Citizen: What is the Homegroup and how does it work: http://www.digitalcitizen.life/homegroup-feature-how-it-works/ How-To Geek: Everything You Need to Know About Using HomeGroups in Windows: http://www.howtogeek.com/howto/9524/ CAUTION: Disabling these services will turn OFF device/network/remote files/folders/libraries sharing/printing features! Disable these 2 HomeGroup services: HomeGroup Listener [HomeGroupListener] + HomeGroup Provider [HomeGroupProvider]: 1. Use Notepad or similar/better free(ware) plain text/ASCII editor: http://www.mdgx.com/toy.htm#TXT to create a plain text BATch (.bat) or CoMmanD (.cmd) script file containing the lines between Cut & Paste delimiters below. 2. Save it as plain text/ASCII file (Encode -> ANSI) with the BAT (.bat) or CMD (.cmd) extension. 3. Name it whatever you wish. 4. Right-click newly created BATch/CoMmanD file. 5. Run as Administrator. 6. Wait for completion. -----Begin cut & paste here----- @ECHO OFF IF NOT "%OS%"=="Windows_NT" GOTO END :: Disable HomeGroup Listener (HomeGroupListener) service: ECHO Y|NET.EXE STOP HomeGroupListener SC.EXE CONFIG HomeGroupListener START= disabled :: Disable HomeGroup Provider (HomeGroupProvider) service: ECHO Y|NET.EXE STOP HomeGroupProvider SC.EXE CONFIG HomeGroupProvider START= disabled :END EXIT ------End cut & paste here------ 1. Use Notepad or similar/better free(ware) plain text/ASCII editor: http://www.mdgx.com/toy.htm#TXT to create a plain text Registry file containing the lines between Cut & Paste delimiters below. 2. Save it as plain text/ASCII file (Encode -> ANSI) with the REG extension (.REG). 3. Name it whatever you wish. 4. Right-click newly created .REG file. 5. Run as Administrator. 6. Answer Yes/OK to all prompts to register its information into your Registry. -----Begin cut & paste here----- REGEDIT4 [HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Classes\CLSID\{B4FB3F98-C1EA-428d-A78A-D1F5659CBA93}] "System.IsPinnedToNameSpaceTree"=dword:0 ; Windows NTx 64-bit (x64) only: [HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Classes\Wow6432Node\CLSID\{B4FB3F98-C1EA-428d-A78A-D1F5659CBA93}] "System.IsPinnedToNameSpaceTree"=dword:0 [HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Classes\CLSID\{B4FB3F98-C1EA-428d-A78A-D1F5659CBA93}] "System.IsPinnedToNameSpaceTree"=dword:0 ; Windows NTx 64-bit (x64) only: [HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Classes\Wow6432Node\CLSID\{B4FB3F98-C1EA-428d-A78A-D1F5659CBA93}] "System.IsPinnedToNameSpaceTree"=dword:0 [HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\HomeGroup\SharingInProgress] "SharingInProgress"=dword:0 [HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\HomeGroup] "AlwaysStuffAlphaCreds"=dword:0 "ShareBannerCount"=dword:0 [HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Services\HomeGroupListener] "Start"=dword:4 [HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Services\HomeGroupProvider] "Start"=dword:4 [HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\ControlSet001\Services\HomeGroupListener] "Start"=dword:4 [HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\ControlSet001\Services\HomeGroupProvider] "Start"=dword:4 ; ------End cut & paste here------ Turn OFF these 2 HomeGroup related Function Discovery services (optional): Function Discovery Provider Host [fdPHost] and Function Discovery Resource Publication [FDResPub]: 1. Use Notepad or similar/better free(ware) plain text/ASCII editor: http://www.mdgx.com/toy.htm#TXT to create a plain text BATch (.bat) or CoMmanD (.cmd) script file containing the lines between Cut & Paste delimiters below. 2. Save it as plain text/ASCII file (Encode -> ANSI) with the BAT (.bat) or CMD (.cmd) extension. 3. Name it whatever you wish. 4. Right-click newly created BATch/CoMmanD file. 5. Run as Administrator. 6. Wait for completion. -----Begin cut & paste here----- @ECHO OFF IF NOT "%OS%"=="Windows_NT" GOTO END :: Disable Function Discovery Provider Host (fdPHost) service: ECHO Y|NET.EXE STOP fdPHost SC.EXE CONFIG fdPHost START= disabled :: Disable Function Discovery Resource Publication (FDResPub) service: ECHO Y|NET.EXE STOP FDResPub SC.EXE CONFIG FDResPub START= disabled :END EXIT ------End cut & paste here------ 1. Use Notepad or similar/better free(ware) plain text/ASCII editor: http://www.mdgx.com/toy.htm#TXT to create a plain text Registry file containing the lines between Cut & Paste delimiters below. 2. Save it as plain text/ASCII file (Encode -> ANSI) with the REG extension (.REG). 3. Name it whatever you wish. 4. Right-click newly created .REG file. 5. Run as Administrator. 6. Answer Yes/OK to all prompts to register its information into your Registry. -----Begin cut & paste here----- REGEDIT4 [HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Services\fdPHost] "Start"=dword:4 [HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Services\FDResPub] "Start"=dword:4 [HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\ControlSet001\Services\fdPHost] "Start"=dword:4 [HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\ControlSet001\Services\FDResPub] "Start"=dword:4 ; ------End cut & paste here------ * Automatically get recommended drivers + updates for your hardware: http://support.microsoft.com/help/15054/ * Add + Customize Fonts from a DOS console command prompt (%WinDir%\SYSTEM32\CMD.EXE): http://smallvoid.com/article/winnt-cmd-add-font.html http://www.techrepublic.com/blog/windows-and-office/quick-tip-add-fonts-to-the-command-prompt/ http://www.howtogeek.com/howto/windows-vista/stupid-geek-tricks-enable-more-fonts-for-the-windows-command-prompt/ http://www.wikihow.com/Customize-the-Font-in-Windows-Command-Prompt/ * .MSI/.MSP/.MSU Installer (%WinDir%\SYSTEM32\MSIEXEC.EXE) Command Line Options: http://docs.microsoft.com/windows/desktop/msi/command-line-options/ http://msdn.microsoft.com/library/aa367988.aspx http://msdn.microsoft.com/library/aa372024.aspx http://helpnet.installshield.com/installshield21helplib/helplibrary/IHelpCmdLineMSI.htm http://www.silentinstall.org/msiexec/ * Disable Aero Snap in Windows 7/8/8.1/10: http://www.helpdeskgeek.com/how-to/disable-snap-assist-in-windows-7-8-10/ * Remove Breadcrumbs Bar from Explorer in Windows 7/8/8.1/10: http://twigstechtips.blogspot.com/2010/02/win7-remove-windows-explorer.html http://www.winaero.com/show-full-path-address-bar-windows-10-file-explorer/ * Fix Windows 7 Annoyances: http://www.thesystemmaster.com/windows7_annoyances.php * Fix Network Issues in Windows 7/8/8.1/10: http://windowsreport.com/tag/network/ * List of DOS console (command prompt) Commands: http://docs.microsoft.com/windows-server/administration/windows-commands/windows-commands/ http://www.microsoft.com/download/details.aspx?id=56846 http://download.microsoft.com/download/5/8/9/58911986-D4AD-4695-BF63-F734CD4DF8F2/ws-commands.pdf http://web.archive.org/web/20071014001728/http://technet2.microsoft.com:80/windowsserver/en/library/552ed70a-208d-48c4-8da8-2e27b530eac71033.mspx http://www.c3scripts.com/tutorials/msdos/commands.html http://www.ss64.com/nt/ http://www.lifewire.com/4092302/ http://www.bytescout.com/blog/windows-command-prompt-commands.html http://www.ionos.com/digitalguide/server/know-how/windows-cmd-commands/ http://www.ccm.net/faq/403-command-prompts-for-windows/ * Link Directory IDentifier (LDID)/DIRectory IDentifier (DIRID) built-in/hardwired system/user/special folders values in Windows 9x/NTx OSes (conventions used in INF/MSI installation files/scripts, registry keys/values, API/NET programming, etc): http://docs.microsoft.com/dotnet/api/system.environment.specialfolder/ http://docs.microsoft.com/windows-hardware/drivers/install/using-dirids/ http://docs.microsoft.com/windows/win32/shell/knownfolderid/ http://docs.microsoft.com/windows/win32/shell/csidl/ List of system, user + special folders registry values [some are unique to specific Windows NTx OS editions]: Desktop {B4BFCC3A-DB2C-424C-B029-7FE99A87C641} This PC {0AC0837C-BBF8-452A-850D-79D08E667CA7} Downloads {374DE290-123F-4565-9164-39C4925E467B} Documents {FDD39AD0-238F-46AF-ADB4-6C85480369C7} Local Downloads {7d83ee9b-2244-4e70-b1f5-5393042af1e4} 3D Objects {31C0DD25-9439-4F12-BF41-7FF4EDA38722} My Music {4BD8D571-6D19-48D3-BE97-422220080E43} Local Pictures {0ddd015d-b06c-45d5-8c4c-f59713854639} My Pictures {33E28130-4E1E-4676-835A-98395C3BC3BB} Local Music {a0c69a99-21c8-4671-8703-7934162fcf1d} My Video {18989B1D-99B5-455B-841C-AB7C74E4DDFC} Personal {FDD39AD0-238F-46AF-ADB4-6C85480369C7} Local Documents {f42ee2d3-909f-4907-8871-4c22fc0bf756} Local Videos {35286a68-3c57-41a1-bbb1-0eae73d76c95} MDGx INF Setup files: http://www.mdgx.com/add.htm#INF MDGx INF Guide: http://www.mdgx.com/INF_web/ Value Destination Directory/Folder ==================================== 01 Source Drive_Letter:\Pathname = the directory the INF file is installed from 10 Windows directory = equivalent to %WinDir% 11 System directory = equivalent to %WinDir%\SYSTEM32 for NT based (NTx) OSes and to %WinDir%\SYSTEM for Windows 9x/ME 12 Drivers directory = equivalent to %WinDir%\SYSTEM32\DRIVERS for NT based (NTx) OSes and to %WinDir%\SYSTEM\IoSubsys on Windows 9x/ME 17 INF file directory 18 Help directory 20 Fonts directory 21 Viewers directory 23 Color directory (ICM) = not used for installing printer drivers 24 Root directory of the system disk = root directory of disk on which Windows files are installed = example: if DIRID 10 is C:\WINDOWS then DIRID 24 is C:\ root 25 Shared directory 30 Root directory of the boot disk known as "ARC system partition" for NT based (NTx) OSes = may or may not be same directory as the one represented by DIRID 24 50 System directory for NT based (NTx) OSes = equivalent to %WinDir%\system = NT based (NTx) OSes only 51 Spool directory = not used for installing printer drivers: see Printer DIRIDs 52 Spool drivers directory = not used for installing Printer drivers 53 User profile directory 54 Directory where ntldr.exe and osloader.exe are located = NT based (NTx) OSes only 55 Print processors directory = not used for installing Printer drivers -1 Absolute path (hard link) http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hard_link http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Symbolic_link#Microsoft_Windows DIRID values from 16384 through 32767 are reserved for special Shell folders. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Symbolic_link#Shell_objects Table below shows DIRID values for the Special folders: http://docs.microsoft.com/dotnet/api/system.environment.specialfolder/ http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Special_folder#List_of_special_folders http://www.nirsoft.net/articles/find_special_folder_location.html http://livecode.fandom.com/wiki/SpecialFolderPath http://commandwindows.com/windows7-shell-commands.htm http://johnkoerner.com/csharp/special-folder-values-on-windows-versus-mac/ Value Shell Special Directory/Folder ====================================== 16406 All Users\Start Menu 16407 All Users\Start Menu\Programs 16408 All Users\Start Menu\Programs\Startup 16409 All Users\Desktop 16415 All Users\Favorites 16419 All Users\Application Data 16422 Program Files 16425 %WinDir%\SYSTEM32 = valid for Win32 user mode applications running under Windows 32-bit/x86 on Windows 64-bit/x64 (WoW64) 16426 Program Files = valid for Win32 user mode applications running under Windows 64-bit/x64 (WoW64) 16427 Program Files\Common 16428 Program Files\Common = valid for Win32 user mode applications running under Windows 64-bit/x64 (WoW64) 16429 All Users\Templates 16430 All Users\Documents * Turn ON Automatic Logon for default/main user/owner/administrator in Windows 7/8/8.1/10: http://quicklaunch.ucworkspace.com/support/solutions/articles/3000053152/ http://www.tenforums.com/tutorials/3539-sign-user-account-automatically-windows-10-startup.html http://mashtips.com/set-auto-login-windows-10/ http://support.microsoft.com/help/324737/ 1. Use Notepad or similar/better free(ware) plain text/ASCII editor: http://www.mdgx.com/toy.htm#TXT to create a plain text Registry file containing the lines between Cut & Paste delimiters below. 2. Save it as plain text/ASCII file (Encode -> ANSI) with the REG extension (.REG). 3. Name it whatever you wish. 4. Right-click newly created .REG file. 5. Run as Administrator. 6. Answer Yes/OK to all prompts to register its information into your Registry. -----Begin cut & paste here----- REGEDIT4 [HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows NT\CurrentVersion\Winlogon] "AutoAdminLogon"="1" ; ------End cut & paste here------ * Hide (currently) disabled/disconnected/empty/inactive/orphan/phantom/remote/removed/unavailable drives/partitions/volumes in Explorer, File Manager (FM) + 3rd party replacements/similar tools and turn OFF "Could not reconnect all network drives" notification: http://www.sevenforums.com/tutorials/6969-drives-hide-show-empty-drives-computer-folder.html http://www.tenforums.com/tutorials/145379-disable-could-not-reconnect-all-network-drives-notification-windows.html http://www.winaero.com/blog/disable-could-not-reconnect-all-network-drives-notification-in-windows-10/ Microsoft + MDGx File Manager (FM) 32-bit (free): http://www.mdgx.com/xptoy.htm#FMNT 1. Use Notepad or similar/better free(ware) plain text/ASCII editor: http://www.mdgx.com/toy.htm#TXT to create a plain text Registry file containing the lines between Cut & Paste delimiters below. 2. Save it as plain text/ASCII file (Encode -> ANSI) with the REG extension (.REG). 3. Name it whatever you wish. 4. Right-click newly created .REG file. 5. Run as Administrator. 6. Answer Yes/OK to all prompts to register its information into your Registry. -----Begin cut & paste here----- REGEDIT4 [HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\Advanced] "HideDrivesWithNoMedia"=- [HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\Advanced] "HideDrivesWithNoMedia"=dword:1 [HKEY_USERS\.DEFAULT\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\Advanced] "HideDrivesWithNoMedia"=dword:1 [HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Control\NetworkProvider] "RestoreConnection"=dword:0 [HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\ControlSet001\Control\NetworkProvider] "RestoreConnection"=dword:0 [HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\ControlSet002\Control\NetworkProvider] "RestoreConnection"=dword:0 ; ------End cut & paste here------ * Show (previously) disabled/disconnected/empty/inactive/orphan/phantom/remote/removed/unavailable drives/partitions/volumes in Explorer, File Manager (FM) + 3rd party replacements/similar tools and turn ON "Could not reconnect all network drives" notification: http://www.sevenforums.com/tutorials/6969-drives-hide-show-empty-drives-computer-folder.html http://www.tenforums.com/tutorials/145379-disable-could-not-reconnect-all-network-drives-notification-windows.html http://www.winaero.com/blog/disable-could-not-reconnect-all-network-drives-notification-in-windows-10/ Microsoft + MDGx File Manager (FM) 32-bit (free): http://www.mdgx.com/xptoy.htm#FMNT 1. Use Notepad or similar/better free(ware) plain text/ASCII editor: http://www.mdgx.com/toy.htm#TXT to create a plain text Registry file containing the lines between Cut & Paste delimiters below. 2. Save it as plain text/ASCII file (Encode -> ANSI) with the REG extension (.REG). 3. Name it whatever you wish. 4. Right-click newly created .REG file. 5. Run as Administrator. 6. Answer Yes/OK to all prompts to register its information into your Registry. -----Begin cut & paste here----- REGEDIT4 [HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\Advanced] "HideDrivesWithNoMedia"=- [HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\Advanced] "HideDrivesWithNoMedia"=dword:0 [HKEY_USERS\.DEFAULT\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\Advanced] "HideDrivesWithNoMedia"=dword:0 [HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Control\NetworkProvider] "RestoreConnection"=- [HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\ControlSet001\Control\NetworkProvider] "RestoreConnection"=- [HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\ControlSet002\Control\NetworkProvider] "RestoreConnection"=- ; ------End cut & paste here------ * Reorder files + folders names alphabetically by logical numeric value in Windows XP/newer: http://www.tenforums.com/tutorials/91417-enable-disable-numerical-sorting-file-explorer-windows-10-a.html http://admx.help/?Category=Windows_10_2016&Policy=Microsoft.Policies.WindowsExplorer::NoStrCmpLogical http://web.archive.org/web/20150226105024/http://support.microsoft.com/kb/319827/ See also "SYSTEM RESTRICTIONS" -> REGISTRY.TXT (included): http://www.mdgx.com/newtip9.htm#RESTRICT 1. Use Notepad or similar/better free(ware) plain text/ASCII editor: http://www.mdgx.com/toy.htm#TXT to create a plain text Registry file containing the lines between Cut & Paste delimiters below. 2. Save it as plain text/ASCII file (Encode -> ANSI) with the REG extension (.REG). 3. Name it whatever you wish. 4. Right-click newly created .REG file. 5. Run as Administrator. 6. Answer Yes/OK to all prompts to register its information into your Registry. -----Begin cut & paste here----- REGEDIT4 [HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Policies\Explorer] "NoStrCmpLogical"=dword:1 [HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Policies\Explorer] "NoStrCmpLogical"=dword:1 [HKEY_USERS\.DEFAULT\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Policies\Explorer] "NoStrCmpLogical"=dword:1 ; ------End cut & paste here------ * Turn OFF boot/logon/startup/launch sounds in Windows 7/8/8.1/10: http://www.tenforums.com/tutorials/61302-turn-off-startup-sound-windows-10-a.html WinaeroTweaker: http://www.winaero.com/winaero-tweaker/ Download: http://www.winaero.com/download-winaero-tweaker/ 1. Use Notepad or similar/better free(ware) plain text/ASCII editor: http://www.mdgx.com/toy.htm#TXT to create a plain text Registry file containing the lines between Cut & Paste delimiters below. 2. Save it as plain text/ASCII file (Encode -> ANSI) with the REG extension (.REG). 3. Name it whatever you wish. 4. Right-click newly created .REG file. 5. Run as Administrator. 6. Answer Yes/OK to all prompts to register its information into your Registry. -----Begin cut & paste here----- REGEDIT4 [HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Authentication\LogonUI\BootAnimation] "DisableStartupSound"=dword:1 [HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Authentication\LogonUI\BootAnimation] "DisableStartupSound"=dword:1 [HKEY_USERS\.DEFAULT\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Authentication\LogonUI\BootAnimation] "DisableStartupSound"=dword:1 ; ------End cut & paste here------ * MDGx Group Policy Editor (GPE) fixes + tools (free) -> SOFTWARE.TXT (included): http://www.mdgx.com/xptoy.htm#GPO * Tweaks + Hacks: http://www.isoftspot.com/ http://www.thewindowsclub.com/ http://www.winaero.com/blog/category/windows-7/ http://www.winaero.com/ http://www.mydigitallife.info/ http://www.sevenforums.com/ http://www.door2windows.com/download/ http://www.howtogeek.com/ http://www.tweaks.com/windows-7/ http://www.tweakhound.com/tweaking-windows-7/ http://www.askvg.com/category/windows-seven/ http://www.tweaks.com/ http://www.ghacks.net/category/windows/ http://www.blogsdna.com/ http://www.techfeb.com/category/windows-7/ http://www.instantfundas.com/search/label/Windows%207 http://www.webtlk.com/list-of-how-to-windows-7/ http://www.techdows.com/ http://www.techsupportalert.com/view/tips/ http://www.winbeginners.com/ http://www.commandwindows.com/ * Transformation Packs + Themes: http://winempyrean.net/category/shell-styles/ http://winempyrean.net/jarvis/ http://www.deviantart.com/#/art/Jarvis-Windows-7-Transformation-Pack-397222303 * Tutorials: http://sites.google.com/a/rmprepusb.com/www/tutorials/ http://www.7tutorials.com/ http://unlockforus.blogspot.com/2008/11/tutorials.html http://www.winhelponline.com/blog/ http://sector-seven.net/ http://www.technixupdate.com/tag/windows-7/ * MSKB Support: http://support.microsoft.com/products/windows?os=windows-7 http://support.microsoft.com/help/10164/ * Windows 7 system requirements: http://support.microsoft.com/help/10737/ http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Windows_7#System_requirements * Coulda... Shoulda... Woulda... Features, functions + programs/tools/games banned/cancelled/changed/deprecated/discontinued/limited/reduced/removed by Microsoft in/from Windows 7 and how to adapt/fix/port/repair/restore/work around/bring back (some of) them: - Wikipedia: List of features removed/missing in Windows 7: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_features_removed_in_Windows_7 - MSFN: List of software that doesn't support Windows 7 [+ how to make them work]: http://www.msfn.org/board/index.php?showtopic=181987 - Techulator: Disadvantages of Windows 7: http://www.techulator.com/resources/3311-Disadvantages-windows.aspx - OS Today: What are the disadvantages of Windows 7?: http://ostoday.org/windows/quick-answer-what-are-the-disadvantages-of-windows-7.html - Wikipedia: Criticism of Windows: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Criticism_of_Microsoft_Windows Get free(ware) adapted/fixed/old/ported/repaired/restored apps/programs, games, screen savers + tools -> TOOLS.TXT (included): http://www.mdgx.com/tools.php http://www.mdgx.com/TOOLS.TXT Updates/(Hot)Fixes/Patches + Windows Update (WU) * NOTE: All these Microsoft Updates/Upgrades/Service Packs (SPs)/(Hot)Fixes/Patches/etc are for English [en-US] Operating Systems (OSes). See Microsoft web pages for information how to download Windows updates in other languages. http://www.science.co.il/language/Locale-codes.php Microsoft Updates Catalog lists Windows Updates (WU) in all available languages: http://www.catalog.update.microsoft.com/search.aspx?q=Windows%207%20Update * Must uninstall Windows 7/7 SP1 Updates/Upgrades/(Hot)Fixes/Patches/etc which expose your computer(s) to: - invasion of privacy, - telemetry snooping ("phone home"), - data collection/logging, - "customer experience", - unwanted "offers", - spyware, - adware, - forced (without your knowledge, behind your back!) upgrade to Windows 10 (GWX): http://www.mdgx.com/xptoy.htm#10BLK http://web.archive.org/web/20180320070137/http://www.privacytools.io/#win10 http://gist.github.com/xvitaly/eafa75ed2cb79b3bd4e9/ http://www.addictivetips.com/windows-tips/a-complete-list-of-all-updates-you-should-uninstall-to-block-windows-10/ http://www.sevenforums.com/installation-setup/413301-reinstall-win7-what-updates-avoid-telemetry-winx-preparation-3.html http://www.ghacks.net/2019/01/15/better-check-your-windows-7-pc-for-get-windows-10-gwx-traces/ Similar tools: http://www.majorgeeks.com/mg/sortname/windows_10_fixes.html July 2019 Windows 7 "security only" update installs telemetry snooping: http://www.computerworld.com/article/3408496/new-windows-7-security-only-update-installs-telemetrysnooping-uh-feature.html Block Telemetry in Windows 7/7 SP1 and 8.1: http://www.ghacks.net/2017/02/11/blocking-telemetry-in-windows-7-and-8-1/ All Microsoft Updates/Upgrades/(Hot)Fixes/Patches/etc listed at the web sites above should be uninstalled: 1. Use Notepad or similar/better free(ware) plain text/ASCII editor: http://www.mdgx.com/toy.htm#TXT to create a plain text BATch (.bat) or CoMmanD (.cmd) script file containing the lines between Cut & Paste delimiters below. 2. Save it as plain text/ASCII file (Encode -> ANSI) with the BAT (.bat) or CMD (.cmd) extension. 3. Name it whatever you wish. 4. Right-click newly created BATch/CoMmanD file. 5. Run as Administrator. 6. Wait for completion. -----Begin cut & paste here----- @ECHO OFF IF NOT "%OS%"=="Windows_NT" GOTO END IF NOT EXIST %WinDir%\SYSTEM32\WUSA.EXE GOTO END :: KB4507456: Security Only Update: START "Uninstalling BUGGY Update..." /B /WAIT WUSA.EXE /uninstall /KB:4507456 /quiet /norestart :: KB971033: Windows Activation Update: START "Uninstalling BUGGY Update..." /B /WAIT WUSA.EXE /uninstall /KB:971033 /quiet /norestart :: KB2952664: Get Windows 10 (GWX) Assistant: START "Uninstalling BUGGY Update..." /B /WAIT WUSA.EXE /uninstall /KB:2952664 /quiet /norestart :: KB2990214: Get Windows 10 (GWX): START "Uninstalling BUGGY Update..." /B /WAIT WUSA.EXE /uninstall /KB:2990214 /quiet /norestart :: KB3012973: Upgrade to Windows 10 Pro: START "Uninstalling BUGGY Update..." /B /WAIT WUSA.EXE /uninstall /KB:3012973 /quiet /norestart :: KB3021917: Performance Improvements Update: START "Uninstalling BUGGY Update..." /B /WAIT WUSA.EXE /uninstall /KB:3021917 /quiet /norestart :: KB3022345: Customer Experience and Diagnostic Telemetry Update: START "Uninstalling BUGGY Update..." /B /WAIT WUSA.EXE /uninstall /KB:3022345 /quiet /norestart :: KB3035583: Get Windows 10 (GWX) App: START "Uninstalling BUGGY Update..." /B /WAIT WUSA.EXE /uninstall /KB:3035583 /quiet /norestart :: KB3044374: Get Windows 10 (GWX) Update: START "Uninstalling BUGGY Update..." /B /WAIT WUSA.EXE /uninstall /KB:3044374 /quiet /norestart :: KB3068708: Customer Experience and Diagnostic Telemetry Update: START "Uninstalling BUGGY Update..." /B /WAIT WUSA.EXE /uninstall /KB:3068708 /quiet /norestart :: KB3075249: Telemetry Update: START "Uninstalling BUGGY Update..." /B /WAIT WUSA.EXE /uninstall /KB:3075249 /quiet /norestart :: KB3080149: Customer Experience and Diagnostic Telemetry Update: START "Uninstalling BUGGY Update..." /B /WAIT WUSA.EXE /uninstall /KB:3080149 /quiet /norestart :: KB3112343: Windows Update Client (WUC): START "Uninstalling BUGGY Update..." /B /WAIT WUSA.EXE /uninstall /KB:3112343 /quiet /norestart :: KB3083711: Windows Update Client (WUC): START "Uninstalling BUGGY Update..." /B /WAIT WUSA.EXE /uninstall /KB:3083711 /quiet /norestart :: KB3083325: Windows Update Client (WUC): START "Uninstalling BUGGY Update..." /B /WAIT WUSA.EXE /uninstall /KB:3083325 /quiet /norestart :: KB3075853: Windows Update Client (WUC): START "Uninstalling BUGGY Update..." /B /WAIT WUSA.EXE /uninstall /KB:3075853 /quiet /norestart :: KB3072318: OOBE Update to upgrade to Windows 10: START "Uninstalling BUGGY Update..." /B /WAIT WUSA.EXE /uninstall /KB:3072318 /quiet /norestart :: KB3065988: Windows Update Client (WUC): START "Uninstalling BUGGY Update..." /B /WAIT WUSA.EXE /uninstall /KB:3065988 /quiet /norestart :: KB3064683: OOBE Update to upgrade to Windows 10: START "Uninstalling BUGGY Update..." /B /WAIT WUSA.EXE /uninstall /KB:3064683 /quiet /norestart :: KB3058168: Activate Windows 10 from Hosts Update: START "Uninstalling BUGGY Update..." /B /WAIT WUSA.EXE /uninstall /KB:3058168 /quiet /norestart :: KB3050267: Windows Update Client (WUC): START "Uninstalling BUGGY Update..." /B /WAIT WUSA.EXE /uninstall /KB:3050267 /quiet /norestart :: KB2976978: Compatibility Update: START "Uninstalling BUGGY Update..." /B /WAIT WUSA.EXE /uninstall /KB:2976978 /quiet /norestart :: KB2977759: Compatibility Update: START "Uninstalling BUGGY Update..." /B /WAIT WUSA.EXE /uninstall /KB:2977759 /quiet /norestart :: KB3081954: Work Folders Update: START "Uninstalling BUGGY Update..." /B /WAIT WUSA.EXE /uninstall /KB:3081954 /quiet /norestart :: KB3123862: Upgrade Capability Update: START "Uninstalling BUGGY Update..." /B /WAIT WUSA.EXE /uninstall /KB:3123862 /quiet /norestart :: KB3138612: Windows Update Client (WUC): START "Uninstalling BUGGY Update..." /B /WAIT WUSA.EXE /uninstall /KB:3138612 /quiet /norestart :: KB3172605: July 2016 Update Rollup: START "Uninstalling BUGGY Update..." /B /WAIT WUSA.EXE /uninstall /KB:3172605 /quiet /norestart TIMEOUT /T 5 /NOBREAK :END EXIT ------End cut & paste here------ Reboot. * Windows Updates (WU) Catalog, Listings + Guides: - Windows 7/7 SP1 Updates Catalog: http://www.catalog.update.microsoft.com/search.aspx?q=%22Windows%207%22 Download desired Update(s)/Fix(es)/Patch(es) to your local disk/storage device -> right-click .CAB/.EXE/.MSI/.MSP/.MSU file -> Run as Administrator -> reboot (if prompted). - List of Windows 7 + 7 SP1 Updates/(Hot)Fixes/Patches: http://thehotfixshare.net/board/?/search/&q=%22Windows%207%22&type=downloads_file - Security Advisories + Bulletins: http://docs.microsoft.com/security-updates/ - Windows 7/7 SP1 Updates/(Hot)Fixes/Patches History: http://support.microsoft.com/help/4009469/ * Non-Volatile Memory Express (NVMe) native Drivers for Windows 7 SP1 32-bit (x86) + 64-bit (x64): http://support.microsoft.com/help/2990941/ - NVMe Drivers 64-bit for Windows 7 SP1 64-bit (x64) [7 MB]: http://conduant.zendesk.com/hc/en-us/articles/217205998-PXIe-DM-4M-2-Windows-Driver/ http://pcsupport.lenovo.com/us/en/downloads/ds105871 - NVMe Drivers 32-bit for Windows 7 SP1 32-bit (x86) [6 MB]: http://conduant.zendesk.com/hc/en-us/articles/217205998-PXIe-DM-4M-2-Windows-Driver/ http://pcsupport.lenovo.com/us/en/downloads/ds105871 NVMe Drivers: http://nvmexpress.org/drivers/windowsdrivers/ More info: http://www.win-raid.com/t29f25-Recommended-AHCI-RAID-and-NVMe-Drivers.html NVMe: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/NVM_Express * Windows 7 SP1 Remote Desktop Protocol (RDP) Remote Desktop Services (RDS) Remote Code (BlueKeep cryptocurrency miner) Vulnerability Fix: http://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-us/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2019-0708 RDP/RDS Fixes: http://www.catalog.update.microsoft.com/search.aspx?q=KB4499175 - RDP/RDS Fix 64-bit [100 MB]: http://download.windowsupdate.com/d/msdownload/update/software/secu/2019/05/windows6.1-kb4499175-x64_3704acfff45ddf163d8049683d5a3b75e49b58cb.msu - RDP/RDS Fix 32-bit [73 MB]: http://download.windowsupdate.com/d/msdownload/update/software/secu/2019/05/windows6.1-kb4499175-x86_6f1319c32d5bc4caf2058ae8ff40789ab10bf41b.msu More info: http://support.microsoft.com/help/4499175/ Prevent BlueKeep cryptocurrency miner worm -> update RDS (CVE-2019-0708): http://msrc-blog.microsoft.com/2019/05/14/prevent-a-worm-by-updating-remote-desktop-services-cve-2019-0708/ * Windows 7 SP1 System Update Readiness (SUR) tool: http://support.microsoft.com/help/947821/ - SUR 64-bit: http://download.microsoft.com/download/E/8/D/E8DAA970-1036-447F-B5EA-716D4BA70EC5/Windows6.1-KB947821-v34-x64.msu - SUR 32-bit: http://download.microsoft.com/download/4/7/A/47A0F7B9-1F0F-41B0-AA42-00FD16337268/Windows6.1-KB947821-v34-x86.msu Windows Update Errors in Windows Vista/2008/7 Fixed by System Update Readiness (SUR) tool: http://support.microsoft.com/help/947821/ Fix Windows Update Error 00009C48 in Windows 7: http://www.sevenforums.com/windows-updates-activation/213912-i-cant-update-windows-due-windows-up-date-error-00009c48.html * Windows 7 SP1 Servicing Stack Update (SSU): http://support.microsoft.com/help/3020369/ - SSU 64-bit [10 MB]: http://download.microsoft.com/download/5/D/0/5D0821EB-A92D-4CA2-9020-EC41D56B074F/Windows6.1-KB3020369-x64.msu - SSU 32-bit [8 MB]: http://download.microsoft.com/download/C/0/8/C0823F43-BFE9-4147-9B0A-35769CBBE6B0/Windows6.1-KB3020369-x86.msu * Windows 7 SP1 Monthly Rollup Update (MRU): http://support.microsoft.com/help/4093118/ - MRU 64-bit [219 MB]: http://download.windowsupdate.com/d/msdownload/update/software/secu/2018/04/windows6.1-kb4093118-x64_5ea1778b896fcc764e0db8da7d094f62dc98d82f.msu - MRU 32-bit [131 MB]: http://download.windowsupdate.com/c/msdownload/update/software/secu/2018/04/windows6.1-kb4093118-x86_2bbb81cd98fb80623b7afa3dcb2da73f28322ea3.msu * Windows 7 SP1 Convenience Rollup Update (CRU) + VNIC.VBS VBScript: http://support.microsoft.com/help/3125574/ - CRU 64-bit [477 MB]: http://download.windowsupdate.com/d/msdownload/update/software/updt/2016/05/windows6.1-kb3125574-v4-x64_2dafb1d203c8964239af3048b5dd4b1264cd93b9.msu - CRU 32-bit [317 MB]: http://download.windowsupdate.com/d/msdownload/update/software/updt/2016/05/windows6.1-kb3125574-v4-x86_ba1ff5537312561795cc04db0b02fbb0a74b2cbd.msu * Windows 7 SP1 Security Quality Rollup (SQR): http://www.catalog.update.microsoft.com/search.aspx?q=Security+Quality+Rollup+Windows+7+SP1 SQR is updated every month. * Windows 7 SP1 Stop Errors with Multiple CPUs TCPIP.SYS Hotfix: http://support.microsoft.com/help/2905412/ Hotfix [request links in e-mail]: http://support.microsoft.com/hotfix/kbhotfix?kbnum=2905412&kbln=en-us - TCPIP.SYS Hotfix 64-bit: http://hotfixv4.trafficmanager.net/Windows%207/Windows%20Server2008%20R2%20SP1/sp2/Fix476701/7600/free/470223_intl_x64_zip.exe - TCPIP.SYS Hotfix 32-bit: http://hotfixv4.trafficmanager.net/Windows%207/Windows%20Server2008%20R2%20SP1/sp2/Fix476701/7600/free/470191_intl_i386_zip.exe All TCPIP.SYS Hotfixes for Windows 2000/newer: http://www.mskbfiles.com/tcpip.sys.php * Windows 7 Stop Errors with Large SATA HDD MSAHCI.SYS Hotfix: http://support.microsoft.com/help/977178/ Hotfix [request links in e-mail]: http://support.microsoft.com/hotfix/KBHotfix.aspx?kbnum=977178&kbln=en-us - SATA HDD Hotfix 64-bit: http://hotfixv4.trafficmanager.net/Windows%207/WindowsServer%202008%20R2/sp1/Fix306215/7600/free/404474_intl_x64_zip.exe - SATA HDD Hotfix 32-bit: http://hotfixv4.trafficmanager.net/Windows%207/WindowsServer%202008%20R2/sp1/Fix306215/7600/free/404472_intl_i386_zip.exe * Windows 7 Registry Hive Ntkrnlpa.exe + Ntoskrnl.exe Hotfix: http://support.microsoft.com/help/983544/ Hotfix [request links in e-mail]: http://support.microsoft.com/en-us/hotfix/kbhotfix?kbnum=983544&kbln=en-US - Registry Hive Hotfix 64-bit: http://hotfixv4.trafficmanager.net/Windows%207/WindowsServer%202008%20R2/sp1/Fix322114/7600/free/413807_intl_x64_zip.exe - Registry Hive Hotfix 32-bit: http://hotfixv4.trafficmanager.net/Windows%207/WindowsServer%202008%20R2/sp1/Fix322114/7600/free/413805_intl_i386_zip.exe * Windows 7/8/8.1 DirectX 9.0c (DX9c)/10.0 (DX10)/11.x (DX11) 32-bit + 64-bit: http://www.mdgx.com/dx.htm#DX9 * Windows 7 SP1 DirectX (DX) Graphics Update: http://support.microsoft.com/help/2028560/ - DX Graphics 64-bit: http://download.microsoft.com/download/F/1/A/F1A02F0C-0F64-4E87-9BC1-EFA8CDE464FE/Windows6.1-KB2028560-v2-x64.msu - DX Graphics 32-bit: http://download.microsoft.com/download/9/7/6/976634BE-DC4D-4B7B-9567-209811D7AF14/Windows6.1-KB2028560-v2-x86.msu * Windows 7 SP1 DirectX (DX) Direct3D (D3D) App Crash Full Screen Hotfix: http://support.microsoft.com/help/2400157/ Hotfix [request links in e-mail]: http://support.microsoft.com/en-us/hotfix/kbhotfix?kbnum=2400157&kbln=en-US - DX D3D Hotfix 64-bit: http://hotfixv4.trafficmanager.net/Windows%207/Windows%20Server2008%20R2%20SP1/sp2/Fix347381/7600/free/425610_intl_x64_zip.exe - DX D3D Hotfix 32-bit: http://hotfixv4.trafficmanager.net/Windows%207/Windows%20Server2008%20R2%20SP1/sp2/Fix347381/7600/free/425608_intl_i386_zip.exe * Windows 7 SP1 Performance and Functionality Update (FPU): http://support.microsoft.com/help/2454826/ - FPU 64-bit: http://download.microsoft.com/download/D/B/D/DBD62263-2627-49CB-B675-AA1601EBE0BD/Windows6.1-KB2454826-v2-x64.msu - FPU 32-bit: http://download.microsoft.com/download/5/E/4/5E404378-9A5D-41AB-AFBA-1AC04F3B2A13/Windows6.1-KB2454826-v2-x86.msu * Windows Vista/2008/7/8/8.1 Windows Help (.HLP) + Compiled HTML Help (.CHM) WinHlp32.exe Fix: http://www.mdgx.com/add.htm#HHU * USBView (USBView.exe): http://docs.microsoft.com/windows-hardware/drivers/debugger/usbview/ Available as part of Windows 10 SDK for Windows 7 SP1/8/8.1/10: http://developer.microsoft.com/windows/downloads/windows-10-sdk/ SETUP ONLY: http://download.microsoft.com/download/8/C/3/8C37C5CE-C6B9-4CC8-8B5F-149A9C976035/windowssdk/winsdksetup.exe Requires Universal C Runtime Update for Windows 7 SP1/8/8.1: http://support.microsoft.com/help/2999226/ USBView.exe installed in: - 64-bit Windows OS (x64): C:\Program Files (x86)\Windows Kits\10\Debuggers - 32-bit Windows OS (x86): C:\Program Files\Windows Kits\10\Debuggers * Windows 7 SP1/8/8.1 Universal C Runtime Update: http://support.microsoft.com/help/2999226/ - Windows 8.1 64-bit: http://download.microsoft.com/download/9/6/F/96FD0525-3DDF-423D-8845-5F92F4A6883E/Windows8.1-KB2999226-x64.msu - Windows 8.1 32-bit: http://download.microsoft.com/download/E/4/6/E4694323-8290-4A08-82DB-81F2EB9452C2/Windows8.1-KB2999226-x86.msu - Windows 7 SP1 64-bit: http://download.microsoft.com/download/1/1/5/11565A9A-EA09-4F0A-A57E-520D5D138140/Windows6.1-KB2999226-x64.msu - Windows 7 SP1 32-bit: http://download.microsoft.com/download/4/F/E/4FE73868-5EDD-4B47-8B33-CE1BB7B2B16A/Windows6.1-KB2999226-x86.msu * Windows 7 SP1 Platform Update (PU): http://support.microsoft.com/help/2670838/ - PU 64-bit: http://download.microsoft.com/download/1/4/9/14936FE9-4D16-4019-A093-5E00182609EB/Windows6.1-KB2670838-x64.msu - PU 32-bit: http://download.microsoft.com/download/1/4/9/14936FE9-4D16-4019-A093-5E00182609EB/Windows6.1-KB2670838-x86.msu * Windows 7 SP1 0x00000050 Stop Error after installing Platform Update (PU): http://support.microsoft.com/help/2834140/ - PU Error Fix 64-bit: http://download.microsoft.com/download/5/A/5/5A548BFE-ADC5-414B-B6BD-E1EC27A8DD80/Windows6.1-KB2834140-v2-x64.msu - PU Error Fix 32-bit: http://download.microsoft.com/download/F/1/4/F1424AD7-F754-4B6E-B0DA-151C7CBAE859/Windows6.1-KB2834140-v2-x86.msu * FixIt! Windows Installer MSI/MSU Errors: http://support.microsoft.com/help/2438651/ FixIt! problems that block programs from being installed/removed: http://support.microsoft.com/help/17588/ File: http://download.microsoft.com/download/7/E/9/7E9188C0-2511-4B01-8B4E-0A641EC2F600/MicrosoftProgram_Install_and_Uninstall.meta.diagcab Repair MSI (Windows Installer) Automated Scripts: http://www.tweaking.com/content/page/repair_msi_windows_installer.html File: http://www.majorgeeks.com/files/details/tweaking_com_repair_msi_(windows_installer).html Microsoft .NET Framework (NetFX) Repair Tool: http://support.microsoft.com/help/2698555/ Download: http://www.microsoft.com/download/details.aspx?id=30135 File: http://download.microsoft.com/download/2/B/D/2BDE5459-2225-48B8-830C-AE19CAF038F1/NetFxRepairTool.exe Fatal Error 0x80070643: Failed to install .NET/MSI package: http://www.google.com/search?q=Error+0x80070643%3A+Failed+to+install+MSI+package http://stackoverflow.com/questions/41720158/ http://www.windows101tricks.com/fix-error-0x80070643-failed-to-install-msi-package/ http://social.msdn.microsoft.com/Forums/vstudio/14ccc37f-d70a-454d-bea2-a0244394ac5e/ http://blogs.msdn.microsoft.com/vsnetsetup/2014/10/ http://support.microsoft.com/help/10164/ http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0cBg_A5axNI * FixIt! Windows Installer MSI/MSU Install Error 0x8007000D: http://support.microsoft.com/help/2230957/ File: http://download.microsoft.com/download/B/3/2/B3259ACE-2BFC-47D3-9627-A21372C1D4B5/MicrosoftFixit50485.msi * FixIt! Disable "Test mode" message: http://support.microsoft.com/help/2509241/ File: http://download.microsoft.com/download/C/7/9/C796E9A8-E2F2-4281-9A53-9BF67BB259FC/MicrosoftFixit50756.msi * Windows 7 Computer Stops Responding Randomly Hotfix: http://support.microsoft.com/help/2265716/ Hotfix [request links in e-mail]: http://support.microsoft.com/en-us/hotfix/kbhotfix?kbnum=2265716&kbln=en-us File: http://hotfixv4.trafficmanager.net/Windows%207/WindowsServer%202008%20R2/sp1/Fix322397/7600/free/417036_intl_i386_zip.exe * Windows 7 SP1 Stop Error 0x00000050 in NTKRNLPA.EXE Hotfix: http://support.microsoft.com/help/2516405/ Hotfix [request links in e-mail]: http://support.microsoft.com/hotfix/KBHotfix.aspx?kbnum=2516405&kbln=en-us - NTKRNLPA.EXE Hotfix 64-bit: http://hotfixv4.trafficmanager.net/Windows%207/Windows%20Server2008%20R2%20SP1/sp2/Fix368160/7600/free/430477_intl_x64_zip.exe - NTKRNLPA.EXE Hotfix 32-bit: http://hotfixv4.trafficmanager.net/Windows%207/Windows%20Server2008%20R2%20SP1/sp2/Fix368160/7600/free/430476_intl_i386_zip.exe * Windows 7 32-bit Variable %UserDomain% not resolved Profprov.dll + Profsvc.dll Hotfix: http://support.microsoft.com/help/2664408/ Hotfix [request links in e-mail]: http://support.microsoft.com/en-us/hotfix/kbhotfix?kbnum=2664408&kbln=en-us File: http://hotfixv4.trafficmanager.net/Windows%207/Windows%20Server2008%20R2%20SP1/sp2/Fix397022/7600/free/444149_intl_i386_zip.exe * Windows 7/7 SP1 ROBOCOPY.EXE incorrectly skips files Hotfix: http://support.microsoft.com/help/2680906/ Hotfix [request links in e-mail]: http://support.microsoft.com/en-us/Hotfix/KbHotfix?kbnum=2680906&kbln=en-US - ROBOCOPY.EXE Hotfix 64-bit: http://hotfixv4.trafficmanager.net/Windows%207/Windows%20Server2008%20R2%20SP1/sp2/Fix396879/7600/free/445248_intl_x64_zip.exe - ROBOCOPY.EXE Hotfix 32-bit: http://hotfixv4.trafficmanager.net/Windows%207/Windows%20Server2008%20R2%20SP1/sp2/Fix396879/7600/free/445246_intl_i386_zip.exe * Windows 7 Audiodg.exe Memory Leak Hotfix: http://support.microsoft.com/help/981013/ Hotfix [request links in e-mail]: http://support.microsoft.com/en-us/Hotfix/KbHotfix?kbnum=981013&kbln=en-US - Audiodg.exe Hotfix 64-bit: http://hotfixv4.trafficmanager.net/Windows%207/WindowsServer%202008%20R2/sp1/Fix307914/7600/free/409416_intl_x64_zip.exe - Audiodg.exe Hotfix 32-bit: http://hotfixv4.trafficmanager.net/Windows%207/WindowsServer%202008%20R2/sp1/Fix307914/7600/free/409414_intl_i386_zip.exe * Windows 7/7 SP1 defective WaitToKillServiceTimeout Registry value Hotfix: http://support.microsoft.com/help/2549760/ Hotfix [request links in e-mail]: http://support.microsoft.com/en-us/Hotfix/KbHotfix?kbnum=2549760&kbln=en-US - WaitToKillServiceTimeout Hotfix 64-bit: http://hotfixv4.trafficmanager.net/Windows%207/Windows%20Server2008%20R2%20SP1/sp2/Fix367694/7600/free/435571_intl_x64_zip.exe - WaitToKillServiceTimeout Hotfix 32-bit: http://hotfixv4.trafficmanager.net/Windows%207/Windows%20Server2008%20R2%20SP1/sp2/Fix367694/7600/free/435569_intl_i386_zip.exe * Windows 7/7 SP1 slow Startup (ReadyBoot) with many Restore Points Hotfix: http://support.microsoft.com/help/2555428/ Hotfix [request links in e-mail]: http://support.microsoft.com/en-us/Hotfix/KbHotfix?kbnum=2555428&kbln=en-US - ReadyBoot Hotfix 64-bit: http://hotfixv4.trafficmanager.net/Windows%207/Windows%20Server2008%20R2%20SP1/sp2/Fix368028/7600/free/433314_intl_x64_zip.exe - ReadyBoot Hotfix 32-bit: http://hotfixv4.trafficmanager.net/Windows%207/Windows%20Server2008%20R2%20SP1/sp2/Fix368028/7600/free/433313_intl_i386_zip.exe * Windows 7/7 SP1 FSUTIL.EXE Hotfix/Update improves compatibility with Advanced Format Disk Drives (AFD): http://support.microsoft.com/help/982018/ Download: http://www.catalog.update.microsoft.com/search.aspx?q=KB982018 - FSUTIL.EXE Hotfix 64-bit: http://download.windowsupdate.com/msdownload/update/software/updt/2011/04/windows6.1-kb982018-v3-x64_7853a1c9c63611e17cd2c923704bf2e924bdfe7b.msu - FSUTIL.EXE Hotfix 32-bit: http://download.windowsupdate.com/msdownload/update/software/updt/2011/04/windows6.1-kb982018-v3-x86_b009d84249f14d4eaae7aa522be37c38dd83531b.msu * Windows 7/7 SP1 "Explorer.exe Server Execution Failed" Error: http://support.microsoft.com/help/2444677/ - Hotfix 64-bit for Windows 7/7 SP1 64-bit (x64): http://thehotfixshare.net/board/index.php?showtopic=15505 - Hotfix 32-bit for Windows 7/7 SP1 32-bit (x86): http://thehotfixshare.net/board/index.php?showtopic=15506 Hotfix [request links in e-mail]: http://support.microsoft.com/hotfix/kbhotfix?kbnum=2444677&kbln=en-us Fix "Explorer.exe Server Execution Failed" Error in Windows 7/8/8.1/10: http://www.pcerror-fix.com/methods-repair-explorer-exe-server-execution-failed-windows-7-8-10/ http://support.microsoft.com/windows/fix-a-corrupted-user-profile-in-windows-1cf41c18-7ce3-12f9-8e1d-95896661c5c9 http://www.thewindowsclub.com/fix-explorer-exe-server-execution-failed-on-windows-7/ http://michlstechblog.info/blog/windows-explorer-exe-server-execution-failed/ * Microsoft PowerShell 32-bit + 64-bit cross-platform task automation, scripting language, configuration management framework (.NET compatible) + interactive shell command line interface for Windows XP/2003/Vista/2008/7/8/8.1/2012/10/2016/2019/11/2022 32-bit (x86) + 64-bit (x64) (English, free, open source): http://github.com/PowerShell/PowerShell/ - PowerShell 32-bit + 64-bit for Windows 7 SP1/8/8.1/2012/10/2016/2019/11/2022 32-bit (x86) + 64-bit (x64) [20-100 MB]: http://github.com/PowerShell/PowerShell/releases/ Windows 7 SP1/8/8.1/2012 32-bit + 64-bit require Windows 10 Universal C Runtime (CRT) 32-bit + 64-bit: http://www.microsoft.com/download/details.aspx?id=50410 File [8 MB]: http://download.microsoft.com/download/3/1/1/311C06C1-F162-405C-B538-D9DC3A4007D1/WindowsUCRT.zip PowerShell Documentation: http://docs.microsoft.com/powershell/ * Extract files from .MSU installers and install them in automated mode: http://blogs.msdn.microsoft.com/astebner/2008/03/11/knowledge-base-article-describing-how-to-extract-msu-files-and-automate-installing-them/ http://support.microsoft.com/help/934307/ Extract .MSU contents (example): EXPAND.EXE -f:* "Q000000.msu" %temp%\Q000000 Then use extracted file (.XML) to install .MSU by using Package Manager (PkgMgr.exe), after renaming .XML file if needed (example): PKGMGR.EXE /n:%temp%\Q000000\Q000000.xml Install .MSU directly using Windows Update Standalone Installer (WUSA.exe) (example): WUSA.EXE "Q000000.MSU" /quiet /norestart * Toubleshoot: Missing Windows Installer Cache files: http://www.thewindowsclub.com/missing-windows-installer-cache-files-rebuild * Microsoft: FixIt!: http://support.microsoft.com/fixit/ * Fix problems with programs that canNOT be installed or uninstalled: http://support.microsoft.com/mats/Program_Install_and_Uninstall/ * FixIt! Disable "Test mode" message: http://support.microsoft.com/help/2509241/ FixIt!: http://download.microsoft.com/download/C/7/9/C796E9A8-E2F2-4281-9A53-9BF67BB259FC/MicrosoftFixit50756.msi * Download ALL FixIt! Files: - FixIt! PORTABLE INSTALL = RECOMMENDED ! : http://download.microsoft.com/download/E/2/3/E237A32D-E0A9-4863-B864-9E820C1C6F9A/MicrosoftFixit-portable.exe - FixIt! LOCAL INSTALL: http://support.microsoft.com/help/2970908/ * FixIt! Disable Network Adapter Power Management setting: http://support.microsoft.com/help/2740020/ File: http://download.microsoft.com/download/0/A/F/0AFE6980-A813-42DD-86EC-58BF7A6A7B1B/MicrosoftEasyFix55016.msi * Troubleshoot Intel Network Adapters Power Management: http://www.intel.com/content/www/us/en/support/articles/000005879/network-and-i-o/wireless-networking.html * Stop Network Adapter from Getting Disabled in Windows 7: http://www.addictivetips.com/windows-tips/stop-network-adapter-from-getting-disabled-in-windows-7/ * Turn ON/OFF + Enable/Disable/Restart/Reset Internet/Network Adapter/Connection/Interface/Profile using command line tools: http://www.action1.com/kb/restarting-the-network-adapter-in-Windows.html http://www.privateinternetaccess.com/forum/discussion/20296/torrenting-disconnect-s-my-internet/ http://stackoverflow.com/questions/19831023/ * Prevent Windows from Turning OFF USB Devices: http://www.helpdeskgeek.com/how-to/prevent-windows-from-powering-off-usb-device/ * 5 Tools to Prevent Windows from Sleeping or Turning OFF the Display: http://www.raymond.cc/blog/dont-sleep-prevent-windows-from-standby-shutdown-hibernate-and-restart/ * Keep Computer Awake without Touching the Mouse or Keyboard: http://www.technorms.com/41354/ * Mouse Jiggler fakes mouse cursor movement to prevent power savings iddle detection triggers: http://github.com/arkane-systems/mousejiggler/ Download: http://github.com/arkane-systems/mousejiggler/releases/latest/ Requires Microsoft .Net Framework Redistributable (NFR) 2.0/newer (free): http://www.mdgx.com/add.htm#NFR Command: MouseJiggle.exe -j -z -m * Coffee prevents standby/sleep during network/internet activity, changes power settings: http://sourceforge.net/projects/coffee-sc/ Download: http://sourceforge.net/projects/coffee-sc/files/ * Save/view/print list of installed Windows Updates (WU) from the command line: http://www.rakhesh.com/windows/get-a-list-of-recently-installed-windows-updates-via-the-command-line/ Save updates list(s) to text file(s) (examples): WMIC.EXE QFE>UPD_QFE.TXT WMIC.EXE QFE LIST FULL>UPD_FULL.TXT DISM.EXE /Online /Get-packages>UPD_LIST.TXT DISM.EXE /Online /Get-Packages /Format:Table>UPD_TABLE.TXT systeminfo.exe>UPD_INFO.TXT View text file(s) using Notepad or similar/better free(ware) plain text/ASCII editor: http://www.mdgx.com/toy.htm#TXT * Uninstall Internet Explorer 9 (IE9): http://support.microsoft.com/help/2579295/ File: http://support.microsoft.com/help/2970908/ Internet Explorer (IE) Uninstall command line: FORFILES.EXE /P %WinDir%\Servicing\Packages /M Microsoft-Windows-InternetExplorer-*9.*.mum /c "CMD /C ECHO Uninstalling package @fname && START /W pkgmgr /up:@fname /norestart" * Install/Uninstall Internet Explorer 9 (IE9) in Windows 7: http://windows.microsoft.com/en-US/windows7/how-do-i-install-or-uninstall-internet-explorer-9/ * Uninstall Internet Explorer 10 (IE10) and Reinstall Internet Explorer 9 (IE9) in Windows 7: http://news.softpedia.com/news/How-to-Remove-IE10-and-Get-Back-to-IE9-on-Windows-7-308998.shtml * Install/Uninstall Internet Explorer 10 (IE10) in Windows 7: http://www.sevenforums.com/tutorials/282216-internet-explorer-10-install-uninstall-windows-7-a.html * Searching, Downloading and Installing Updates: http://msdn.microsoft.com/library/windows/desktop/aa387102.aspx Searching, Downloading and Installing Specific Updates: http://msdn.microsoft.com/library/windows/desktop/aa387101.aspx Using the Windows Update Agent API: http://msdn.microsoft.com/library/windows/desktop/aa387287.aspx Using WUA to Scan for Updates Offline: http://msdn.microsoft.com/library/windows/desktop/aa387290.aspx MSKB: Error code 0x80000FFFF when using Windows Update or Microsoft Update: http://support.microsoft.com/help/946414/ MSKB: Get latest version of Windows Update Agent (WUA): http://support.microsoft.com/help/949104/ MSKB: Unable to install Updates: http://support.microsoft.com/help/2509997/ SevenForums: Windows Update will not start: http://www.sevenforums.com/windows-updates-activation/120431-windows-update-will-not-start.html#post1039097 SevenForums: Windows Update service not working: http://www.sevenforums.com/windows-updates-activation/102472-windows-update-service-not-working.html Fix WU: http://www.softpedia.com/get/Tweak/System-Tweak/Fix-WU.shtml MDGx Windows Update Client (WUC) + Windows Update Agent (WUA): http://www.mdgx.com/xptoy.htm#WUC * Enable Windows Updates (WU) in Windows 7/8/8.1: http://support.microsoft.com/help/4056895/ http://support.microsoft.com/help/4056894/ 1. Use Notepad or similar/better free(ware) plain text/ASCII editor: http://www.mdgx.com/toy.htm#TXT to create a plain text Registry file containing the lines between Cut & Paste delimiters below. 2. Save it as plain text/ASCII file (Encode -> ANSI) with the REG extension (.REG). 3. Name it whatever you wish. 4. Right-click newly created .REG file. 5. Run as Administrator. 6. Answer Yes/OK to all prompts to register its information into your Registry. -----Begin cut & paste here----- REGEDIT4 [HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\QualityCompat] "cadca5fe-87d3-4b96-b7fb-a231484277cc"=dword:0 ; ------End cut & paste here------ * Disable Windows Updates (WU), Windows Server Update Services (WSUS) + related Registry settings in Windows 7/8/8.1: http://support.microsoft.com/help/328010/ http://github.com/vFense/vFenseAgent-win/wiki/Registry-keys-for-configuring-Automatic-Updates-&-WSUS/ http://www.smallvoid.com/article/winnt-automatic-updates-config.html 1. Use Notepad or similar/better free(ware) plain text/ASCII editor: http://www.mdgx.com/toy.htm#TXT to create a plain text Registry file containing the lines between Cut & Paste delimiters below. 2. Save it as plain text/ASCII file (Encode -> ANSI) with the REG extension (.REG). 3. Name it whatever you wish. 4. Right-click newly created .REG file. 5. Run as Administrator. 6. Answer Yes/OK to all prompts to register its information into your Registry. -----Begin cut & paste here----- REGEDIT4 [HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\WindowsUpdate] "DisableWindowsUpdateAccess"=dword:1 "ElevateNonAdmins"=dword:1 "DisableOSUpgrade"=dword:1 "WUServer"="0.0.0.0" "WUStatusServer"="0.0.0.0" [HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\WindowsUpdate\AU] "AutoInstallMinorUpdates"=dword:0 "NoAutoUpdate"=dword:1 "NoAutoRebootWithLoggedOnUsers"=dword:1 "NoAUAsDefaultShutdownOption"=dword:1 "RebootRelaunchTimeout"=dword:3 "RebootRelaunchTimeoutEnabled"=dword:1 "UseWUServer"=dword:1 [HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Policies\WindowsUpdate] "DisableWindowsUpdateAccess"=dword:1 "ElevateNonAdmins"=dword:1 "DisableOSUpgrade"=dword:1 "WUServer"="0.0.0.0" "WUStatusServer"="0.0.0.0" [HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Policies\WindowsUpdate\AU] "AutoInstallMinorUpdates"=dword:0 "NoAutoUpdate"=dword:1 "NoAutoRebootWithLoggedOnUsers"=dword:1 "NoAUAsDefaultShutdownOption"=dword:1 "RebootRelaunchTimeout"=dword:3 "RebootRelaunchTimeoutEnabled"=dword:1 "UseWUServer"=dword:1 [HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\WindowsUpdate\Auto Update] "NextSqmReportTime"="0" "NextFeaturedUpdatesNotificationTime"="0" "EnableFeaturedSoftware"=dword:0 "FeaturedUpdatesNotificationSeqNum"=dword:0 "FeaturedUpdatesNotificationSeqNumGenTime"="0" "SetupWizardLaunchTime"="0" "ForcedReboot"=dword:0 "AUOptions"=dword:1 "ConfigVer"=dword:1 "BalloonTime"="0" "ScheduledInstallDay"=dword:0 "ScheduledInstallTime"=dword:0 "IncludeRecommendedUpdates"=dword:0 "NextDetectionTime"="0" [HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Policies\Explorer] "NoWindowsUpdate"=dword:1 [HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Policies\Explorer] "NoWindowsUpdate"=dword:1 [HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\WindowsUpdate\OSUpgrade] "AllowOSUpgrade"=dword:0 "ReservationsAllowed"=dword:0 [HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\WindowsUpdate\OSUpgrade\State] "OSUpgradeState"=dword:1 "OSUpgradeStateTimeStamp"="2015-05-05 05:05:05" [HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main] "EnableAutoUpgrade"=dword:0 [HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main] "EnableAutoUpgrade"=dword:0 [HKEY_USERS\.DEFAULT\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main] "EnableAutoUpgrade"=dword:0 [HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\Windows Media Player] "DisableAutoUpdate"=dword:1 [HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Infodelivery\Restrictions] "NoUpdateCheck"=dword:1 ; ------End cut & paste here------ * Portable Update (PortUp): http://www.portableupdate.com/ PortUp: http://www.portableupdate.com/public/PortUp.zip PortUp DOCumentation: http://www.portableupdate.com/docs/documentation.aspx * Microsoft Windows Updates (WU) server: http://windowsupdate.microsoft.com/ * Windows Server Update Services (WSUS) Offline Update tool: http://download.wsusoffline.net/ * Start (run) WuauServ (Windows Updates Automatic Service) and configure it to start only when needed (on demand): ECHO Y|NET.EXE START wuauserv SC.EXE CONFIG wuauserv START= demand Stop (exit) WuauServ (if running): ECHO Y|NET.EXE STOP wuauserv * Run Windows Automatic Updates (WUA): WUAPP.EXE Run WUA from the command line: http://morgansimonsen.com/2010/12/14/automatic-updates-client-command-line-parameters/ http://www.ss64.com/nt/wuauclt.html WUAUCLT.EXE * Repair/Reinstall Windows Update (WU): http://www.winhelp.us/reinstall-windows-update.html File: http://www.winhelp.us/files/MicrosoftFixit50202.msi * Fix WU Utility: http://www.thewindowsclub.com/repair-fix-windows-updates-with-fix-wu-utility/ File: http://www.thewindowsclub.com/downloads/Fix%20WU.zip * FixIt! Windows Update (WU): http://support.microsoft.com/mats/windows_update/ FixIt! WU PORTABLE: http://download.microsoft.com/download/E/2/3/E237A32D-E0A9-4863-B864-9E820C1C6F9A/MicrosoftFixit-portable.exe FixIt! WU ONLINE: http://download.microsoft.com/download/F/2/2/F22D5FDB-59CD-4275-8C95-1BE17BF70B21/WindowsUpdateDiagnostic.diagcab * Repair Windows 7 Update Issues: http://www.dell.com/support/troubleshooting/us/en/19/KCS/KcsArticles/ArticleView?docid=404587 * Hide/Restore Hidden Windows Updates in Windows 7/8/8.1: http://www.sevenforums.com/tutorials/24376-windows-update-hide-restore-hidden-updates.html * Windows Hotfix Downloader (WHDownloader.exe) for Windows 7/8/8.1: http://forums.mydigitallife.net/threads/whdownloader-support-and-chat.44645/ File: http://www.majorgeeks.com/files/details/windows_hotfix_downloader.html * Windows Updates Downloader (WUD): http://www.windowsupdatesdownloader.com/ Files: http://www.windowsupdatesdownloader.com/ProgramFiles.aspx Updates List (ULZ): http://www.windowsupdatesdownloader.com/UpdateLists.aspx * Windows Update Checker (KUC): http://windows-update-checker.com/ Files: http://windows-update-checker.com/download/ * TheHotfixShare (THS) Windows Hotfixes: http://www.thehotfixshare.net/board/?autocom=downloads THS forum membership is free. THS Language Neutral Windows 7 Hotfix Downloads: http://www.thehotfixshare.net/board/?autocom=downloads&showcat=136 * FixWin for Windows Vista/7: http://www.thewindowsclub.com/repair-fix-windows-7-vista-problems-with-fixwin-utility/ File: http://www.thewindowsclub.com/downloads/FixWin.zip Guide: http://www.windowsvalley.com/download-fixwin-utility-reform-your-windows/ * Windows Update Client (WUC) + Windows Update Agent (WUA): http://www.mdgx.com/xptoy.htm#WUC * System Update Readiness (SUR) + Deployment Image Servicing and Management (DISM) tool (DISM.EXE) repairs WU errors, (re)installs + verifies updates/(hot)fixes/patches in Windows Vista/7/8/8.1/10: http://support.microsoft.com/help/947821/ - DISM 64-bit for Windows 7 64-bit (x64): http://www.microsoft.com/download/details.aspx?id=20858 File: http://download.microsoft.com/download/E/8/D/E8DAA970-1036-447F-B5EA-716D4BA70EC5/Windows6.1-KB947821-v34-x64.msu - DISM 32-bit for Windows 7 SP1 32-bit (x86): http://www.microsoft.com/download/details.aspx?id=3132 File: http://download.microsoft.com/download/4/7/A/47A0F7B9-1F0F-41B0-AA42-00FD16337268/Windows6.1-KB947821-v34-x86.msu DISM.EXE is included with all Windows Vista/7/8/8.1/10 editions in the %WinDir%\SYSTEM32 folder [%WinDir% = usually C:\WINDOWS]. Use DISM to fix Windows Update (WU) errors: http://docs.microsoft.com/troubleshoot/windows-server/deployment/fix-windows-update-errors/ DISM command line options: http://docs.microsoft.com/windows-hardware/manufacture/desktop/dism-global-options-for-command-line-syntax/ http://docs.microsoft.com/windows-hardware/manufacture/desktop/dism-operating-system-package-servicing-command-line-options/ * Windows 7 Internet Explorer 9 (IE9) Core Fonts Blurred Text Fix: http://support.microsoft.com/help/2545698/ - IE9 Text Fix 64-bit: http://download.microsoft.com/download/0/5/6/05675ADF-21AB-4476-8731-95182643D02C/Windows6.1-KB2545698-x64.msu - IE9 Text Fix 32-bit: http://download.microsoft.com/download/4/C/7/4C7D491B-6F78-4DB7-B87C-71777BF41E3F/Windows6.1-KB2545698-x86.msu * Uninstall/Reinstall/Repair Internet Explorer (IE) in Windows Vista/7/8/8.1/10: http://docs.microsoft.com/troubleshoot/browsers/how-to-repair-or-reinstall-ie/ http://answers.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/forum/windows_7-windows_install-winsubother/windows-update-how-to-fix-some-settings-are/a5160e9d-21e8-4ecd-8218-6a6b88134748 1. Uninstall Internet Explorer (IE) from a DOS console command prompt (%WinDir%\SYSTEM32\CMD.EXE): right-click CMD shortcut/CMD.EXE -> Run as Administrator -> run one of these commands (run the 2nd in case the 1st doesn't work) -> press Enter (after each line): DISM.EXE /online /Disable-Feature /FeatureName:Internet-Explorer-Optional-amd64 FORFILES.EXE /P %WinDir%\servicing\Packages /M Microsoft-Windows-InternetExplorer-*11.*.mum /c "cmd.exe /c echo Uninstalling package @fname && start /w pkgmgr.exe /up:@fname /norestart" 2. Reinstall Internet Explorer (IE) -> open Control Panel (CP) CONTROL.EXE -> Programs and Features -> Turn Windows features on or off -> Windows Features -> check Internet Explorer (11) box -> Apply/OK. MDGx Internet Explorer (IE) Essential FREE Fixes + Updates -> SOFTWARE.TXT (included): http://www.mdgx.com/ietoy.htm * Windows 7 Application Compatibility Update (ACU): http://support.microsoft.com/help/974332/ Windows 7 Application Compatibility List: http://www.microsoft.com/download/details.aspx?id=2394 MDGx Application Compatibility Toolkit (ACT): http://www.mdgx.com/xptoy.htm#ACT * Windows 7 Service Pack 1 (SP1): http://support.microsoft.com/help/976932/ Windows 7 Service Pack 1 (SP1) Update: http://support.microsoft.com/help/2533552/ Windows 7 Service Pack 1 (SP1) Guide: http://windows.microsoft.com/windows7sp1/ Windows 7 Service Pack 1 (SP1) Downloads: http://www.catalog.update.microsoft.com/search.aspx?q=KB976932 - Windows 7 SP1 64-bit for Windows 7 64-bit (x64) [900 MB]: http://download.windowsupdate.com/msdownload/update/software/svpk/2011/02/windows6.1-kb976932-x64_74865ef2562006e51d7f9333b4a8d45b7a749dab.exe - Windows 7 SP1 Update 64-bit for Windows 7 SP1 64-bit (x64): http://download.windowsupdate.com/msdownload/update/software/crup/2011/05/windows6.1-kb2533552-x64_0ba5ac38d4e1c9588a1e53ad390d23c1e4ecd04d.msu - Windows 7 SP1 32-bit for Windows 7 32-bit (x86) [500 MB]: http://download.windowsupdate.com/msdownload/update/software/svpk/2011/02/windows6.1-kb976932-x86_c3516bc5c9e69fee6d9ac4f981f5b95977a8a2fa.exe - Windows 7 SP1 Update 32-bit for Windows 7 SP1 32-bit (x86): http://download.windowsupdate.com/msdownload/update/software/crup/2011/05/windows6.1-kb2533552-x86_f2061d1c40b34f88efbe55adf6803d278aa67064.msu * Microsoft Security Essentials (MSE): http://www.microsoft.com/security_essentials/ * Windows 7 Review: http://www.activewin.com/reviews/software/operating-sys/windows7/ * Windows 7 ISOs: http://www.mydigitallife.info/2009/11/10/windows-7-iso-x86-and-x64-official-direct-download-links-ultimate-professional-and-home-premium/ * Windows NT Backup Restore Utility for Windows 7: http://support.microsoft.com/help/974674/ Hotfix [request links in e-mail]: http://support.microsoft.com/hotfix/KBHotfix.aspx?kbnum=974674&kbln=en-us http://www.microsoft.com/download/details.aspx?id=18924 Turn OFF/Remove Windows 7/8/8.1 Adware, Spyware, Security Flaws + Repair/Restore Privacy * MDGx "Turn OFF/Remove Windows 10 Adware, Spyware, Security Flaws + Repair/Restore Privacy" section -> WIN10.TXT (included): http://www.mdgx.com/10.php http://www.mdgx.com/WIN10.TXT * Turn OFF/block/disable/remove/stop/repair Windows 7/8/8.1 dangerous/insecure/unsafe, undesirable/unnecessary/unneeded/unused/useless, forced/behind-my-back/hidden, annoying/bloat/resources consuming, diagnostic tracking, telemetry ("phone home"), data collection/logging, customer "experience", unwanted "offers", ads/adware/spyware, security flaws/vulnerabilities + restore privacy: - Fix Windows 7/8/8.1 privacy + disable spyware: http://web.archive.org/web/20180323123837/http://fix10.isleaked.com/oldwindows.html - Remove, Block and Prevent "Get Windows 10" (GWX) App for Enterprise Environments: http://blogs.technet.com/b/charlesa_us/archive/2015/06/25/how-to-remove-block-and-prevent-quot-get-windows-10-quot-application-for-corporate-environments.aspx - Manage connections from Windows Operating System components to Microsoft services: http://technet.microsoft.com/library/mt577208.aspx - Disable Telemetry and Data Collection from Windows 7/8/8.1: http://www.askvg.com/tip-disable-telemetry-and-data-collection-on-windows-7-and-8/ - Disable Remote Registry (RemoteRegistry) service: http://www.techrepublic.com/article/solutionbase-disabling-windows-xps-remote-registry-service/ Task Scheduler Tweaks * Windows 7: Run any BATch/script/program (in Task Scheduler) minimized and with custom icon: http://answers.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/forum/windows_7-performance/make-windows-7-task-scheduler-run-a-batch-file/0573dc2e-4941-44a2-8304-264864e94f1a/ Windows 10: Run any BATch/script/program (in Task Scheduler) minimized and with custom icon: http://answers.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/forum/windows_10-performance/make-windows-10-task-scheduler-run-a-batch-file/e00b2fb0-02ca-439f-b534-eb34541130a9/ Run applications/scripts minimized (from Task Scheduler): http://forums.anandtech.com/threads/want-to-run-applications-minimized-at-log-in-from-task-scheduler.224581/ 1. Create (if not present) C:\SCRIPTS folder (example) from a DOS console command prompt (%WinDir%\SYSTEM32\CMD.EXE): right-click CMD shortcut/CMD.EXE -> Run as Administrator -> run these commands -> press Enter after each line: C: CD\ MD SCRIPTS 2. Use Notepad to create C:\SCRIPTS\DEL_RECYCL_B1N.VBS VBScript file (example): -----Begin cut & paste here----- Dim WshShell:Set WshShell=CreateObject("WScript.Shell") WshShell.Run chr(34)&"C:\SCRIPTS\DEL_RECYCL_B1N.CMD"&Chr(34),0 Set WshShell=Nothing ------End cut & paste here------ 3. Use Notepad to create C:\SCRIPTS\DEL_RECYCL_B1N.CMD BATch file (example): -----Begin cut & paste here----- @ECHO OFF IF NOT "%OS%"=="Windows_NT" GOTO END COLOR 3B TITLE "Delete all $Recycle.BIN folders..." ECHO. ECHO ECHO Deleting $Recycle.BIN folders on all drives/partitions/volumes... ECHO ECHO. C: CD\ FOR %%i IN (C: D: E: F: G: H: I: J: K: L: M: N: O: P: Q: R: S: T: U: V: W: X: Y: Z:) DO IF EXIST "%%i\$RECYCLE.BIN" TAKEOWN.EXE /f "%%i\$RECYCLE.BIN" /r /d y >NUL 2>&1 FOR %%i IN (C: D: E: F: G: H: I: J: K: L: M: N: O: P: Q: R: S: T: U: V: W: X: Y: Z:) DO IF EXIST "%%i\$RECYCLE.BIN" ICACLS.EXE "%%i\$RECYCLE.BIN" /grant:r %UserName%:F Administrators:F /t /c /q >NUL 2>&1 FOR %%i IN (C: D: E: F: G: H: I: J: K: L: M: N: O: P: Q: R: S: T: U: V: W: X: Y: Z:) DO IF EXIST "%%i\$RECYCLE.BIN" RUNDLL32.EXE ADVPACK.DLL,DelNodeRunDLL32 "%%i\$RECYCLE.BIN" >NUL 2>&1 :END EXIT ------End cut & paste here------ 4. Add C:\SCRIPTS\DEL_RECYCL_B1N.VBS (example) to your custom Task Scheduler script -> run: MMC.EXE /S taskschd.msc 5. Create a new Task -> Action tab -> highlight your task line -> click Edit... button -> Program/script box -> type (example): WSCRIPT.EXE -> Add arguments box -> type (example): /B /NoLogo C:\SCRIPTS\DEL_RECYCL_B1N.VBS 6. Customize and save your task to run whenever and however often you wish. 7. Optionally you can automate Task Scheduler to run C:\SCRIPTS\DEL_RECYCL_B1N.VBS every 30 minutes (example) from a DOS console command prompt (%WinDir%\SYSTEM32\CMD.EXE): right-click CMD shortcut/CMD.EXE -> Run as Administrator -> run these commands -> press Enter after each line: ECHO Y|SCHTASKS.EXE /Create /TN "Delete_$Recycle.B1N_folders" /TR "WSCRIPT.EXE /B /NoLogo C:\SCRIPTS\DEL_RECYCL_B1N.VBS" /RU SYSTEM /RL HIGHEST /SC MINUTE /MO 30 /F ECHO Y|SCHTASKS.EXE /Change /TN "Delete_$Recycle.B1N_folders" /RI 30 /RL HIGHEST /ENABLE * Create scheduled task to be triggered by Windows service event using XML: http://www.superuser.com/questions/502160/ http://blogs.technet.microsoft.com/askds/2011/09/26/advanced-xml-filtering-in-the-windows-event-viewer/ http://social.technet.microsoft.com/forums/windows/bae1e2c4-c60a-4f90-87b9-7b33e8d9660e/ http://msdn.microsoft.com/library/aa385231.aspx http://social.technet.microsoft.com/forums/office/fac16f3c-d088-4d66-83d8-7139261dea83/ Run... [hold WinKey + press R] -> taskschd.msc -> Create Task... -> Trigger tab -> On an event -> Custom -> New Event Filter -> XML tab -> Edit query manually -> Yes -> cut & paste (example): Actions tab -> Start a program -> Program/script (example): SC.EXE Add argument (optional) (example): STOP sppsvc OK -> OK. Patch Windows 7 * Updated Physical Address Extension (PAE) Patch [ntkrnlpa.exe] for Windows 7 SP1 32-bit unlocks using installed RAM up to 128 GB: http://www.wj32.org/wp/2011/02/23/pae-patch-updated-for-windows-7-sp1/ Updated Physical Address Extension (PAE) Patch [ntkrnlpa.exe] for Windows 8/8.1 32-bit unlocks using installed RAM up to 128 GB: http://www.wj32.org/wp/2013/10/25/pae-patch-updated-for-windows-8-1/ Updated Physical Address Extension (PAE) Patch [ntkrnlpa.exe] for Windows 10 32-bit unlocks using installed RAM up to 128 GB: http://www.wj32.org/wp/2016/02/01/pae-patch-updated-for-windows-10/ ReadyFor4GB PAE Patch [ntkrnlpa.exe] for Windows Vista/7/7 SP1 32-bit unlocks using installed RAM up to 128 GB: - Chinese: http://zh-deepxw.blogspot.com/2009/04/readyfor4gb.html - English: http://www.arstechnica.com/civis/viewtopic.php?f=15&t=49358 PAE RAMPatch [ntkrnlpa.exe] for Windows Vista/7/7 SP1 32-bit unlocks using installed RAM up to 128 GB: http://www.bcastell.com/tech-articles/enabling-more-than-4-gb-of-ram-under-windows-7-32-bit/ File: http://www.bcastell.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/win7-7600-4gb-patch.rar PASSWORD: nowarranty These Patches work ONLY with 32-bit (x86) Windows NTx OSes! * 4GB Patch for 32-bit EXEcutables (.exe) to use up to 4 GB of virtual RAM on Windows NTx 64-bit (x64) OSes: http://www.ntcore.com/4gb_patch.php File: http://www.ntcore.com/files/4gb_patch.zip This Patch works ONLY with 64-bit (x64) Windows NTx OSes + 32-bit (x86) EXEcutables! * Windows 7 Patches: TCP/IP Limited Connections (TCPIP.SYS), Theme (UXTHEME.DLL), Terminal Server (TERMSRV.DLL) + Desktop Watermark (USER32.DLL + USER32.DLL.mui): http://deepxw.blogspot.com/ Windows 7 Desktop Watermark (USER32.DLL + USER32.DLL.mui) Patch: http://deepxw.blogspot.com/2008/12/remove-watermark-v03-build-20081210.html Desktop Watermark Patch Guide: http://www.askvg.com/how-to-remove-windows-7-rc-watermark-build-info-from-desktop/ * Windows 7 Theme Source Patcher (7TSP): http://www.xptsp.com/fixit/7tsp.php 7TSP Portable: http://users.xptsp.com/fixit/programs/7tsp_GUI_v0.4_B(2015).exe 7TSP Installer: http://users.xptsp.com/fixit/programs/7tsp_GUI_v0.4_B(2015)_Installer.exe 7TSP Icon Packs: http://www.creativx.net/forums/7tsp-iconpacks/ 7TSP requires Resource Hacker: http://www.angusj.com/resourcehacker/ File: http://www.angusj.com/resourcehacker/resource_hacker.zip * ReadyDriver Plus: http://web.archive.org/web/20131029095655/http://www.citadelindustries.net/rdp.php File: http://web.archive.org/web/20131029095655/http://data.citadelindustries.net/setupreadydriverplus.exe * Driver Signature Enforcement Overrider (DSEO): http://www.ngohq.com/?page=dseo File: http://files.ngohq.com/ngo/dseo/dseo13b.exe * Windows 7 Boot Updater changes animated boot logo: http://www.coderforlife.com/projects/win7boot/ Guide: http://www.intowindows.com/windows-7-boot-animation-updater-change-windows-7-boot-screen/ Customize BOOT Screens * Customize Windows 7 Boot Screen Guides: http://www.techdows.com/2011/06/get-windows-8-betta-fish-boot-screen-for-windows-7.html http://www.techfeb.com/customize-windows-7-boot-screen/ http://www.askvg.com/download-windows-8-rtm-boot-screen-windows-7/ http://www.door2windows.com/how-to-change-windows-7-boot-screen-animation/ Win7BootUpdater = MUST USE IT!: http://www.coderforlife.com/projects/win7boot/ File: http://www.coderforlife.com/projects/win7boot/downloads/ http://www.coderforlife.com/projects/win7boot/downloads/Win7BootUpdater2.exe Extras: http://www.coderforlife.com/projects/win7boot/extras/ Boot Screens: http://www.coderforlife.com/projects/win7boot/bootskins/ http://www.deskmodder.de/phpBB3/viewtopic.php?f=220&t=13363 Custom Animations: http://medi-dadu.deviantart.com/art/Win-Boot-Screen-16-9-277342889 Navi OS from SE Lain: http://detechtive.deviantart.com/art/Win-7-boot-animation-Navi-OS-from-SE-Lain-280887190 Holographic: http://ultimatedesktops.deviantart.com/art/Holographic-Boot-Skin-for-Windows-7-359440527 http://creativ-xtreme.deviantart.com/art/Holographic-Boot-Skin-for-Windows-7-359440527 Abstract: http://detechtive.deviantart.com/art/Abstract-Bootscreen-w-resolution-fix-and-a-bonus-393047765 The Hatchling v2: http://faziri.deviantart.com/art/The-Hatchling-v2-340304259 Blaupunkt v2: http://tchiro.deviantart.com/art/Blau-punkt-v2-BootScreen-344602849 Pulse Blue: http://tchiro.deviantart.com/art/Pulse-blue-Windows-7-BootScreen-321869645 Pulse Green: http://tchiro.deviantart.com/art/Pulse-Windows-7-BootScreen-321814750 Molecule 16:9: http://judian.deviantart.com/art/Molucule-Boot-Screen-16-9-312105328 L: http://luttik.deviantart.com/art/L-bootloader-297223007 Earth 16:9: http://medi-dadu.deviantart.com/art/Win-Boot-Screen-16-9-294257700 Gears: http://creativ-xtreme.deviantart.com/art/gears-BootScreen-262299074 Stargate Logo: http://fallenangelofdeath63.deviantart.com/art/Stargate-Boot-Theme-290423425 STARGATE: http://zangio.deviantart.com/art/Win7-Boot-Animation-STARGATE-189992814 Starfleet Logo: http://deskmodder.deviantart.com/art/Starfleetlogo-by-rufus721-269639178 Blue Plasma: http://deskmodder.deviantart.com/art/BluePlasma-by-AxP-261661276 Nerd: http://sachse.deviantart.com/art/Nerd-Bootscreen-260310482 DoTa Puck: http://seva-tmplr.deviantart.com/art/WIN7-Boot-DoTa-Puck-196485118 Orb: http://zangio.deviantart.com/art/Win7-Boot-Animation-Orb-188321689 Windows 8 ALPHA Fish: http://misaki2009.deviantart.com/art/Windows-8-Bootscreen-quot-ALPHA-quot-214596752 Boot Screens: http://creativ-xtreme.deviantart.com/gallery/36418593 http://kidofoundation.deviantart.com/gallery/ http://korruptninja.deviantart.com/gallery/ http://www.windows7bootscreens.com/bootscreen-22-orb/ Desktop Wallpaper Tweaks + Free(ware) Tools * Next wallpaper slideshow -> right-click Desktop shortcut: http://www.techfeb.com/change-your-windows-wallpaper-with-next-wallpaper-from-windows-right-click-menu/ http://www.sevenforums.com/tutorials/161638-next-desktop-background-add-remove-desktop-context-menu.html http://www.windowsvalley.com/remove-next-desktop-background-from-desktop-context-menu-of-windows-7/ http://www.intowindows.com/how-to-create-shortcut-key-to-switch-to-next-desktop-background-in-windows-7-and-windows-8/ NOTE: This requires your wallpaper (Desktop Background) settings to cycle through a folder containing at least 2 images. 1. Use Notepad or your favorite plain text/ASCII editor to create Next_Wallpaper.vbs VBScript file (example): -----Begin cut & paste here----- Dim WshShell:Set WshShell=WScript.CreateObject("WScript.Shell") WshShell.SendKeys("^ ") WshShell.SendKeys("+{F10}") WshShell.SendKeys("n") ------End cut & paste here------ 2. Run Next_Wallpaper.vbs (example): WSCRIPT.EXE /B /NoLogo Next_Wallpaper.vbs 3. Right-click on an empty Desktop spot -> click "Next desktop background". 4. Make this permanent: use Notepad to create a new Registry (.reg) file -> copy & paste text strings between Cut & Paste lines below -> save file as Next_Wallpaper.reg (example). 5. Right-click on Next_Wallpaper.reg -> Run as Administrator -> answer Yes/OK to all prompts to register the information into your Registry. 6. From now on you can right-click on an empty Desktop spot -> click "Next desktop background". -----Begin cut & paste here----- REGEDIT4 [HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Classes\DesktopBackground\shellex\ContextMenuHandlers\DesktopSlideshow] @="{0bf754aa-c967-445c-ab3d-d8fda9bae7ef}" "Icon"="themecpl.dll,0" "Position"="Bottom" "MUIVerb"="Next &Wallpaper" "SuppressionPolicy"=dword:0 [HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Classes\CLSID\{0bf754aa-c967-445c-ab3d-d8fda9bae7ef}] @="SlideshowContextMenu" [HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Classes\CLSID\{0bf754aa-c967-445c-ab3d-d8fda9bae7ef}\InProcServer32] @=hex(2):25,53,79,73,74,65,6d,52,6f,6f,74,25,5c,73,79,73,74,65,6d,33,32,5c,73,\ 74,6f,62,6a,65,63,74,2e,64,6c,6c,00 "ThreadingModel"="Apartment" ; ------End cut & paste here------ * Any Wallpaper: http://www.anyutils.com/anywall.php File: http://www.anyutils.com/download/anywall.exe Requires Microsoft .Net Framework Redistributable (NFR) 2.0/newer (free): http://www.mdgx.com/add.htm#NFR Right-click Taskbar Icon -> Restore main window -> Options -> Choose a wallpaper position: Autofit. Settings: %USERPROFILE%\AppData\Local\AnyUtils\AnyWall\settings.xml * Logon Background Changer (W7LBC): http://www.julien-manici.com/windows_7_logon_background_changer/ File: http://jmanici.blob.core.windows.net/download/Win7LogonBackgroundChanger_1_5_2.zip * Logon Changer: http://www.tweaks.com/software/tweakslogon/ File: http://www.tweaks.com/software/tweakslogon/download/tweakslogon.zip * Logon Screen Rotator (LSR): http://www.lukepaynesoftware.com/lsrotator/ File: http://www.lukepaynesoftware.com/downloads/lsr_4.4 LSR Guide: http://www.door2windows.com/how-to-automatically-change-your-logon-screen-background-after-an-interval-of-time-in-windows-7/ * Wallpaper Slideshow LT: http://www.gphotoshow.com/wallpaperss.htm File: http://www.gphotoshow.com/files/WallpaperSSLT.exe * Desktop Background Tuner 32-bit: http://www.winaero.com/desktop-background-tuner/ File: http://www.winaero.com/download-desktop-background-tuner/ * Aero Wallpaper Changer (AWC) for Windows 7 Home/Basic: http://www.winaero.com/aerowallpaperchanger/ File: http://www.winaero.com/download-aerowallpaperchanger-adds-cool-aero-color-effects-and-desktop-slideshow-to-windows-7-home-basic/ * Oceanis: http://www.sevenforums.com/tutorials/47294-desktop-background-wallpaper-change-windows-7-starter.html File: http://dl2.sevenforums.com/dl/Oceanis_Change_Background_W7.zip * Windows Wallpaper Changer: http://sourceforge.net/projects/winwallchanger/ File: http://sourceforge.net/projects/winwallchanger/files/ * List of Wallpaper Changers: http://www.techsupportalert.com/content/best-free-wallpaper-changer.htm Free(ware) 7/8/8.1/10 Aero Tools + Tweaks * TransparentMenu 32-bit + 64-bit: http://www.moo0.com/software/TransparentMenu/ File: http://www.softpedia.com/get/Desktop-Enhancements/Other-Desktop-Enhancements/Moo0-TransparentMenu.shtml "%USERPROFILE%\AppData\Roaming\Microsoft\Windows\Start Menu\Programs\Startup\Moo0 Transparent Menu 1.20.lnk" shortcut command line: TransparentMenu.exe -startup * Window Menu Plus (includes stripped-down TransparentMenu) right-click shell context menu 32-bit + 64-bit: http://www.moo0.com/software/WindowMenuPlus/ File: http://www.softpedia.com/get/System/OS-Enhancements/Moo0-WindowMenuPlus.shtml * Aero Adjuster: http://samusaranfreak.deviantart.com/art/Aero-Adjuster-261383189 File: http://www.deviantart.com/download/261383189/aero_adjuster_by_samusaranfreak-d4bmck5.zip * WinaeroTweaker for Windows 7/8/8.1/10/11 32-bit + 64-bit [select Portable at install time!]: http://www.winaero.com/winaero-tweaker/ Download: http://www.winaero.com/download-winaero-tweaker/ File: http://www.winaero.com/downloads/winaerotweaker.zip Examples: customizes manufacturer/OEM/vendor info, removes icon overlay using transparent icon. * Switcher: http://www.insentient.net/ File: http://www.insentient.net/Files/Projects/Switcher/Switcher-2.0.0.2705.zip * Aura Auto Colorization tool: http://aura.codeplex.com/ http://www.askvg.com/aura-get-windows-8-aero-auto-colorization-feature-in-windows-vista-and-7/ http://www.door2windows.com/get-windows-8-auto-colorization-feature-in-windows-7vista-3/ File: http://aura.codeplex.com/downloads/get/227648 http://angelwzr.deviantart.com/art/Aura-Beta-3-203960157 http://www.deviantart.com/download/203960157/aura_beta_2_by_angelwzr-d3dfknx.zip * 7+ Taskbar Tweaker (7TT) for Windows 7/8/8.1/10/11 [select Portable at install time!] adds Taskbar tray settings otherwise unavailable, beyond Windows capabilities, highly customizable: http://rammichael.com/7-taskbar-tweaker/ File: http://rammichael.com/downloads/7tt_setup.exe 7+ Taskbar Tweaker (7TT) Guide: http://www.winaero.com/get-a-classic-taskbar-in-windows-8-and-windows-7-that-works-like-xp/ * Advanced Appearance (Metrics) Settings HTML Application file (.HTA) for Windows 8/8.1, works with Windows 7/7 SP1: http://www.intowindows.com/advanced-appearance-settings-for-windows-8-1/ http://www.msfn.org/board/index.php?showtopic=163836#comment-1049765 File: http://www.msfn.org/board/applications/core/interface/file/attachment.php?id=37314 Advanced Appearance (Metrics) Settings Registration file (.REG) for mobile/portable computers/laptops with 1080p vertical resolution, usually 1920x1080 (example): 1. Use Notepad or similar/better free(ware) plain text/ASCII editor: http://www.mdgx.com/toy.htm#TXT to create a plain text Registry file containing the lines between Cut & Paste delimiters below. 2. Save it as plain text/ASCII file (Encode -> ANSI) with the REG extension (.REG). 3. Name it whatever you wish. 4. Right-click newly created .REG file. 5. Run as Administrator. 6. Answer Yes/OK to all prompts to register its information into your Registry. -----Begin cut & paste here----- REGEDIT4 [HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Control Panel\Desktop\WindowMetrics] "BorderWidth"="-15" "CaptionFont"=hex:ed,ff,ff,ff,00,00,00,00,00,00,00,00,00,00,00,00,bc,02,00,00,\ 00,00,00,00,00,00,00,00,4c,00,65,00,65,00,6c,00,61,00,77,00,61,00,64,00,65,\ 00,65,00,00,00,00,00,00,00,00,00,00,00,00,00,00,00,00,00,00,00,00,00,00,00,\ 00,00,00,00,00,00,00,00,00,00,00,00,00,00,00,00,00,00,00,00,00,00 "CaptionHeight"="-375" "CaptionWidth"="-375" "IconFont"=hex:f3,ff,ff,ff,00,00,00,00,00,00,00,00,00,00,00,00,bc,02,00,00,00,\ 00,00,00,00,00,00,00,4c,00,65,00,65,00,6c,00,61,00,77,00,61,00,64,00,65,00,\ 65,00,00,00,00,00,00,00,00,00,00,00,00,00,00,00,00,00,00,00,00,00,00,00,00,\ 00,00,00,00,00,00,00,00,00,00,00,00,00,00,00,00,00,00,00,00,00 "IconTitleWrap"="1" "MenuFont"=hex:f1,ff,ff,ff,00,00,00,00,00,00,00,00,00,00,00,00,bc,02,00,00,00,\ 00,00,00,00,00,00,00,4c,00,65,00,65,00,6c,00,61,00,77,00,61,00,64,00,65,00,\ 65,00,00,00,00,00,00,00,00,00,00,00,00,00,00,00,00,00,00,00,00,00,00,00,00,\ 00,00,00,00,00,00,00,00,00,00,00,00,00,00,00,00,00,00,00,00,00 "MenuHeight"="-300" "MenuWidth"="-300" "MessageFont"=hex:f1,ff,ff,ff,00,00,00,00,00,00,00,00,00,00,00,00,bc,02,00,00,\ 00,00,00,00,00,00,00,00,4c,00,65,00,65,00,6c,00,61,00,77,00,61,00,64,00,65,\ 00,65,00,00,00,00,00,00,00,00,00,00,00,00,00,00,00,00,00,00,00,00,00,00,00,\ 00,00,00,00,00,00,00,00,00,00,00,00,00,00,00,00,00,00,00,00,00,00 "ScrollHeight"="-270" "ScrollWidth"="-270" "SmCaptionFont"=hex:f1,ff,ff,ff,00,00,00,00,00,00,00,00,00,00,00,00,bc,02,00,\ 00,00,00,00,00,00,00,00,00,4c,00,65,00,65,00,6c,00,61,00,77,00,61,00,64,00,\ 65,00,65,00,00,00,00,00,00,00,00,00,00,00,00,00,00,00,00,00,00,00,00,00,00,\ 00,00,00,00,00,00,00,00,00,00,00,00,00,00,00,00,00,00,00,00,00,00,00 "SmCaptionHeight"="-300" "SmCaptionWidth"="-300" "StatusFont"=hex:f1,ff,ff,ff,00,00,00,00,00,00,00,00,00,00,00,00,bc,02,00,00,\ 00,00,00,00,00,00,00,00,4c,00,65,00,65,00,6c,00,61,00,77,00,61,00,64,00,65,\ 00,65,00,00,00,00,00,00,00,00,00,00,00,00,00,00,00,00,00,00,00,00,00,00,00,\ 00,00,00,00,00,00,00,00,00,00,00,00,00,00,00,00,00,00,00,00,00,00 "Shell Icon Size"="42" "AppliedDPI"=dword:60 "PaddedBorderWidth"="0" "IconSpacing"="-1180" "IconVerticalSpacing"="-880" "MinAnimate"="0" "MaxWidth"="256" "MinWidth"="56" "Shell Icon BPP"="32" [HKEY_USERS\.DEFAULT\Control Panel\Desktop\WindowMetrics] "BorderWidth"="-15" "CaptionFont"=hex:ed,ff,ff,ff,00,00,00,00,00,00,00,00,00,00,00,00,bc,02,00,00,\ 00,00,00,00,00,00,00,00,4c,00,65,00,65,00,6c,00,61,00,77,00,61,00,64,00,65,\ 00,65,00,00,00,00,00,00,00,00,00,00,00,00,00,00,00,00,00,00,00,00,00,00,00,\ 00,00,00,00,00,00,00,00,00,00,00,00,00,00,00,00,00,00,00,00,00,00 "CaptionHeight"="-375" "CaptionWidth"="-375" "IconFont"=hex:f3,ff,ff,ff,00,00,00,00,00,00,00,00,00,00,00,00,bc,02,00,00,00,\ 00,00,00,00,00,00,00,4c,00,65,00,65,00,6c,00,61,00,77,00,61,00,64,00,65,00,\ 65,00,00,00,00,00,00,00,00,00,00,00,00,00,00,00,00,00,00,00,00,00,00,00,00,\ 00,00,00,00,00,00,00,00,00,00,00,00,00,00,00,00,00,00,00,00,00 "IconTitleWrap"="1" "MenuFont"=hex:f1,ff,ff,ff,00,00,00,00,00,00,00,00,00,00,00,00,bc,02,00,00,00,\ 00,00,00,00,00,00,00,4c,00,65,00,65,00,6c,00,61,00,77,00,61,00,64,00,65,00,\ 65,00,00,00,00,00,00,00,00,00,00,00,00,00,00,00,00,00,00,00,00,00,00,00,00,\ 00,00,00,00,00,00,00,00,00,00,00,00,00,00,00,00,00,00,00,00,00 "MenuHeight"="-300" "MenuWidth"="-300" "MessageFont"=hex:f1,ff,ff,ff,00,00,00,00,00,00,00,00,00,00,00,00,bc,02,00,00,\ 00,00,00,00,00,00,00,00,4c,00,65,00,65,00,6c,00,61,00,77,00,61,00,64,00,65,\ 00,65,00,00,00,00,00,00,00,00,00,00,00,00,00,00,00,00,00,00,00,00,00,00,00,\ 00,00,00,00,00,00,00,00,00,00,00,00,00,00,00,00,00,00,00,00,00,00 "ScrollHeight"="-270" "ScrollWidth"="-270" "SmCaptionFont"=hex:f1,ff,ff,ff,00,00,00,00,00,00,00,00,00,00,00,00,bc,02,00,\ 00,00,00,00,00,00,00,00,00,4c,00,65,00,65,00,6c,00,61,00,77,00,61,00,64,00,\ 65,00,65,00,00,00,00,00,00,00,00,00,00,00,00,00,00,00,00,00,00,00,00,00,00,\ 00,00,00,00,00,00,00,00,00,00,00,00,00,00,00,00,00,00,00,00,00,00,00 "SmCaptionHeight"="-300" "SmCaptionWidth"="-300" "StatusFont"=hex:f1,ff,ff,ff,00,00,00,00,00,00,00,00,00,00,00,00,bc,02,00,00,\ 00,00,00,00,00,00,00,00,4c,00,65,00,65,00,6c,00,61,00,77,00,61,00,64,00,65,\ 00,65,00,00,00,00,00,00,00,00,00,00,00,00,00,00,00,00,00,00,00,00,00,00,00,\ 00,00,00,00,00,00,00,00,00,00,00,00,00,00,00,00,00,00,00,00,00,00 "Shell Icon Size"="42" "AppliedDPI"=dword:60 "PaddedBorderWidth"="0" "IconSpacing"="-1180" "IconVerticalSpacing"="-880" "MinAnimate"="0" "MaxWidth"="256" "MinWidth"="56" "Shell Icon BPP"="32" ; ------End cut & paste here------ * UxStyle for Windows 7/8/8.1: http://www.uxstyle.com/ UxStyle for Windows 8/8.1: http://www.uxstyle.com/builds/UxStyle_sep23_x86_x64_possibly_bugged.zip UxStyle for Windows 7/7 SP1: http://www.uxstyle.com/builds/UxStyle_Core_jul13_bits.zip Aero Theme for Windows 8/8.1: http://simplexdesignsart.deviantart.com/art/Windows-Aero-536877982/ http://web.archive.org/web/20130402051457/http://xxinightxx.deviantart.com/art/Windows-7-Vs-REV-D-350491112/ File: http://drive.google.com/uc?export=download&id=0B883uGPmNY72Sjk3dy1MTzBGVEE http://web.archive.org/web/20130402051457/http://www.deviantart.com/download/350491112/windows_7_vs_rev_d_by_xxinightxx-d5so8o8.zip * AeroRainbow for Windows 7/8/8.1/10: http://www.winaero.com/aerorainbow/ File: http://www.winaero.com/download.php?view.11 * Windows 7 Start button/logo/orb Changer: http://www.door2windows.com/windows-7-start-button-changer-change-your-windows-7-start-button-with-one-click/ File: http://www.door2windows.com/download-freeware/?obsolete#Windows+7+Start+Orb+Changer Guide: http://www.intowindows.com/windows-7-start-orb-changer-lets-you-quickly-change-start-orb/ Free(ware) Windows 7 Replacement Apps + Tweaking Tools * Vista Calculator (CALC.EXE): http://www.askvg.com/get-windows-7-calculator-working-in-windows-vista/ http://www.askvg.com/get-windows-7-like-calculator-in-windows-xp/ http://grdcityboy.deviantart.com/art/Seven-Calculator-102484514 http://www.softpedia.com/reviews/windows/Windows-7-Calculator-Review-106024.shtml http://www.7tutorials.com/windows-calculator-tool-geek-you/ * AeroCalc (Glass Theme): http://www.door2windows.com/how-to-get-glass-calculator-in-windows-7vista/ * Notepad (Glass Theme): http://www.door2windows.com/how-to-get-glass-notepad-in-windows-7vista/ Ribbon Notepad: http://www.door2windows.com/get-notepad-with-ribbon-user-interface-in-windows-7vista/ * Command Prompt (Glass Theme): http://www.door2windows.com/how-to-get-glass-command-prompt-in-windows-7vista/ * Ribbon Image Viewer: http://www.door2windows.com/get-ribbon-user-interface-ui-image-viewer-in-windows-7vistaxp/ * Bubbles, Mystify, Ribbons, Lines + Aurora Screen Savers: http://www.softpedia.com/get/Desktop-Enhancements/Screensavers/Vista-Screensaver-Ported-to-XP.shtml Screen Savers Guides: http://www.door2windows.com/tweak-bubbles-mystify-ribbons-lines-aurora-screensavers/ http://www.howtogeek.com/howto/15088/customize-the-default-screensavers-in-windows-7-and-vista/ http://www.winaero.com/comment.php?comment.news.9 http://www.tweaks.com/windows/39129/the-ultimate-windows-screensaver-tweaking-guide/ * XP Pipes (SSPIPES.SCR) Screen Saver: http://www.bearblain.com/Downloads/sspipes.zip http://www.mdgx.com/3dpipes.jpg * 7Smoker Pro: http://www.xp-smoker.com/7smokerpro.html File: http://www.majorgeeks.com/files/details/7smoker_pro.html Free(ware) Start Menu Shell Replacements * Open-Shell Start Menu + button/logo/orb replacer 32-bit + 64-bit [Classic Shell fork] (free, open source): http://open-shell.github.io/Open-Shell-Menu/ ReadMe: http://github.com/Open-Shell/Open-Shell-Menu/ Download: http://github.com/Open-Shell/Open-Shell-Menu/releases/latest/ Nightly Builds: http://ci.appveyor.com/project/passionate-coder/open-shell-menu/branch/master/artifacts/ Open-Shell Guides: http://askleo.com/open-shell-regain-your-start-menu-in-windows-and-much-more/ http://www.techrepublic.com/article/how-to-use-open-shell-as-your-windows-10-start-menu/ Custom Start button/logo/orb Tutorial: http://coddec.github.io/Classic-Shell/www.classicshell.net/tutorials/buttontutorial.html Skins: http://www.winaero.com/best-skins-for-classic-shells-start-menu/ http://www.classicshell.net/gallery/Start-Menu/skins/ http://www.classicshell.net/forum/viewforum.php?f=17 Start Buttons/Orbs: http://www.classicshell.net/forum/viewforum.php?f=18 http://www.deviantart.com/w1ck3dmatt/art/Mega-Orb-Pack-150-start-orbs-259940654/ http://www.door2windows.com/customization/start-buttons/ Aero Glass mod [Windows 8/8.1 style UI] for Windows 8/8.1/10: http://www.glass8.eu/ Open-Shell/Classic Shell Free(ware) Alternatives: http://classicshell.sourceforge.net/alternatives.html http://classic-shell.en.softonic.com/windows/alternatives/ http://www.alternativeto.net/software/classicshell/ http://www.makeuseof.com/tag/windows-start-menu-alternatives/ http://www.similarindex.com/classic-shell-alternatives/ * Power8 Start Menu replacer for Windows 8/8.1, works with Windows 7: http://github.com/AgentMC/power8/ Download: http://github.com/AgentMC/power8/releases/latest/ * Start Menu X Start Menu replacer [CRIPPLED freeware!] for Windows 7/8/8.1: http://www.startmenux.com/ File: http://www.startmenux.com/StartMenuX_Setup_freeware.exe * Pokki Start Menu replacer for Windows 8/8.1, works with Windows 7: http://www.pokki.com/ File: http://cdn.pokki.com/download/PokkiStartMenuInstaller.exe Turn OFF/ON User Account Control (UAC) * Temporary fix: in Windows Vista/2008/7/8/8.1/2012/10/2016/2019/11/2022 you must right-click each file/executable/program/installer/DOS console (command prompt)/BATch (CoMmanD) file/script/screen saver/etc and select "Run as Administrator" in order to execute it/them the way they were intended. Otherwise a nagging dialog box will pop up and you will be prompted to Run/Open/Save/etc them, or you won't be allowed to execute them every time you (double-)click on them or their shortcuts (.lnk), and you will notice most of them will not run properly, and/or exhibit restrictions, limitations, inappropriate or annoying behavior. ;-( * Permanent fix: turn OFF User Account Control (UAC): - Windows 10/2016/2019/11/2022: http://www.tenforums.com/tutorials/3577-user-account-control-uac-change-settings-windows-10-a.html - Windows 8/2012/8.1/2012 R2: http://www.eightforums.com/tutorials/5509-user-account-control-uac-change-settings-windows-8-a.html - Windows 7/7 SP1/2008 R2: http://www.petri.com/disable-uac-in-windows-7.htm - Windows Vista/2008: http://www.petri.com/disable_uac_in_windows_vista.htm * UAC_OFF.REG Registry file disables all User Account Control (UAC) annoyances: http://www.tenforums.com/user-accounts-family-safety/98737-standard-user-able-access-admin-folders.html http://docs.microsoft.com/windows/security/identity-protection/user-account-control/user-account-control-group-policy-and-registry-key-settings/ http://docs.microsoft.com/windows/security/identity-protection/user-account-control/how-user-account-control-works/ http://docs.microsoft.com/windows/security/identity-protection/user-account-control/user-account-control-security-policy-settings/ http://docs.microsoft.com/openspecs/windows_protocols/ms-gpsb/9ad50fd3-4d8d-4870-9f5b-978ce292b9d8/ http://docs.microsoft.com/openspecs/windows_protocols/ms-gpsb/7c705718-f58e-4886-8057-37c8fd9aede1/ http://www.stigviewer.com/stig/windows_10/2020-06-15/finding/V-63827 http://admx.help/?Category=Windows_10_2016&Policy=Microsoft.Policies.Auditing::IncludeCmdLine CAUTION: Requires adequate knowledge about operating systems, networks, cybersecurity. Recommended for single user environments. Not recommended for multiuser/networked/enterprise environments with encrypted/protected/secure critical/private/sensitive/vital data/information. 1. Use Notepad or similar/better free(ware) plain text/ASCII editor: http://www.mdgx.com/toy.htm#TXT to create a plain text Registry file containing the lines between Cut & Paste delimiters below. 2. Save it as plain text/ASCII file (Encode -> ANSI) with the REG extension (.REG). 3. Name it whatever you wish. 4. Right-click newly created .REG file. 5. Run as Administrator. 6. Answer Yes/OK to all prompts to register its information into your Registry. -----Begin cut & paste here----- REGEDIT4 ; MUST reboot after turning UAC ON or OFF ! ; Disable User Account Control file virtualization (LUAfv) Service: [HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Services\luafv] "Start"=dword:4 ; Disable ALL UAC settings: [HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Policies\System] "ConsentPromptBehaviorAdmin"=dword:0 "ConsentPromptBehaviorUser"=dword:1 "DisableStatusMessages"=dword:0 "DontDisplayLastUserName"=dword:0 "EnableInstallerDetection"=dword:0 "EnableLUA"=dword:0 "EnableSecureUIAPaths"=dword:0 "EnableUIADesktopToggle"=dword:1 "EnableVirtualization"=dword:1 "FilterAdministratorToken"=dword:0 "NoInternetOpenWith"=dword:1 "PromptOnSecureDesktop"=dword:0 "SCForceOption"=dword:0 "SynchronousMachineGroupPolicy"=dword:0 "SynchronousUserGroupPolicy"=dword:0 "ValidateAdminCodeSignatures"=dword:0 "VerboseStatus"=dword:0 ; ------End cut & paste here------ Perform same steps for UAC_OFF.BAT BATch (.bat) file, which also disables UAC: 1. Use Notepad or similar/better free(ware) plain text/ASCII editor: http://www.mdgx.com/toy.htm#TXT to create a plain text BATch (.bat) or CoMmanD (.cmd) script file containing the lines between Cut & Paste delimiters below. 2. Save it as plain text/ASCII file (Encode -> ANSI) with the BAT (.bat) or CMD (.cmd) extension. 3. Name it whatever you wish. 4. Right-click newly created BATch/CoMmanD file. 5. Run as Administrator. 6. Wait for completion. -----Begin cut & paste here----- @ECHO OFF IF NOT "%OS%"=="Windows_NT" GOTO END :: MUST reboot after turning UAC ON or OFF ! :: Disable User Account Control file virtualization (LUAfv) Service: ECHO Y|NET.EXE STOP luafv SC.EXE CONFIG luafv START= disabled :: Disable UAC: REG.EXE ADD "HKLM\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Policies\System" /v EnableLUA /t REG_DWORD /d 0 /f :END EXIT ------End cut & paste here------ Reboot. * UAC_ON.REG Registry file enables all User Account Control (UAC) annoyances: http://www.tenforums.com/user-accounts-family-safety/98737-standard-user-able-access-admin-folders.html http://docs.microsoft.com/windows/security/identity-protection/user-account-control/user-account-control-group-policy-and-registry-key-settings/ http://docs.microsoft.com/windows/security/identity-protection/user-account-control/how-user-account-control-works/ http://docs.microsoft.com/windows/security/identity-protection/user-account-control/user-account-control-security-policy-settings/ http://docs.microsoft.com/openspecs/windows_protocols/ms-gpsb/9ad50fd3-4d8d-4870-9f5b-978ce292b9d8/ http://docs.microsoft.com/openspecs/windows_protocols/ms-gpsb/7c705718-f58e-4886-8057-37c8fd9aede1/ http://www.stigviewer.com/stig/windows_10/2020-06-15/finding/V-63827 http://admx.help/?Category=Windows_10_2016&Policy=Microsoft.Policies.Auditing::IncludeCmdLine CAUTION: Requires adequate knowledge about operating systems, networks, cybersecurity. Recommended for single user environments. Not recommended for multiuser/networked/enterprise environments with encrypted/protected/secure critical/private/sensitive/vital data/information. 1. Use Notepad or similar/better free(ware) plain text/ASCII editor: http://www.mdgx.com/toy.htm#TXT to create a plain text Registry file containing the lines between Cut & Paste delimiters below. 2. Save it as plain text/ASCII file (Encode -> ANSI) with the REG extension (.REG). 3. Name it whatever you wish. 4. Right-click newly created .REG file. 5. Run as Administrator. 6. Answer Yes/OK to all prompts to register its information into your Registry. -----Begin cut & paste here----- REGEDIT4 ; MUST reboot after turning UAC ON or OFF ! ; Enable User Account Control file virtualization (LUAfv) Service: [HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Services\luafv] "Start"=dword:2 ; Enable ALL UAC settings: [HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Policies\System] "ConsentPromptBehaviorAdmin"=dword:2 ; "ConsentPromptBehaviorUser"=dword:3 "ConsentPromptBehaviorUser"=dword:0 "DisableStatusMessages"=dword:1 "DontDisplayLastUserName"=dword:1 "EnableInstallerDetection"=dword:1 "EnableLUA"=dword:1 "EnableSecureUIAPaths"=dword:1 "EnableUIADesktopToggle"=dword:0 "EnableVirtualization"=dword:0 "FilterAdministratorToken"=dword:1 "NoInternetOpenWith"=dword:0 "PromptOnSecureDesktop"=dword:1 "SCForceOption"=dword:1 "SynchronousMachineGroupPolicy"=dword:1 "SynchronousUserGroupPolicy"=dword:1 "ValidateAdminCodeSignatures"=dword:1 "VerboseStatus"=dword:1 ; ------End cut & paste here------ Perform same steps for UAC_ON.BAT BATch (.bat) file, which also enables UAC: 1. Use Notepad or similar/better free(ware) plain text/ASCII editor: http://www.mdgx.com/toy.htm#TXT to create a plain text BATch (.bat) or CoMmanD (.cmd) script file containing the lines between Cut & Paste delimiters below. 2. Save it as plain text/ASCII file (Encode -> ANSI) with the BAT (.bat) or CMD (.cmd) extension. 3. Name it whatever you wish. 4. Right-click newly created BATch/CoMmanD file. 5. Run as Administrator. 6. Wait for completion. -----Begin cut & paste here----- @ECHO OFF IF NOT "%OS%"=="Windows_NT" GOTO END :: MUST reboot after turning UAC ON or OFF ! :: Enable User Account Control file virtualization (LUAfv) Service: ECHO Y|NET.EXE START luafv SC.EXE CONFIG luafv START= auto :: Enable UAC: REG.EXE ADD "HKLM\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Policies\System" /v EnableLUA /t REG_DWORD /d 1 /f :END EXIT ------End cut & paste here------ Reboot. * Elevate low level/standard end/home/local/single user access/permissions/privileges/rights to system-wide/network/server Administrator/SYSTEM/Sysadmin level in Windows Vista/2008/7/8/8.1/2012/10/2016/2019/11/2022: http://www.tenforums.com/user-accounts-family-safety/98737-standard-user-able-access-admin-folders.html http://docs.microsoft.com/windows/security/identity-protection/user-account-control/user-account-control-group-policy-and-registry-key-settings/ http://docs.microsoft.com/windows/security/identity-protection/user-account-control/how-user-account-control-works/ http://docs.microsoft.com/windows/security/identity-protection/user-account-control/user-account-control-security-policy-settings/ http://docs.microsoft.com/openspecs/windows_protocols/ms-gpsb/9ad50fd3-4d8d-4870-9f5b-978ce292b9d8/ http://docs.microsoft.com/openspecs/windows_protocols/ms-gpsb/7c705718-f58e-4886-8057-37c8fd9aede1/ http://www.stigviewer.com/stig/windows_10/2020-06-15/finding/V-63827 http://admx.help/?Category=Windows_10_2016&Policy=Microsoft.Policies.Auditing::IncludeCmdLine CAUTION: Requires adequate knowledge about critical computing, operating systems, shared environments, networks, cybersecurity. Recommended for single user environments. Not recommended for multiuser/networked/enterprise environments processing/storing/delivering encrypted/protected/secure critical/private/sensitive/vital analysis/data/information. 1. Use Notepad or similar/better free(ware) plain text/ASCII editor: http://www.mdgx.com/toy.htm#TXT to create a plain text Registry file containing the lines between Cut & Paste delimiters below. 2. Save it as plain text/ASCII file (Encode -> ANSI) with the REG extension (.REG). 3. Name it whatever you wish. 4. Right-click newly created .REG file. 5. Run as Administrator. 6. Answer Yes/OK to all prompts to register its information into your Registry. -----Begin cut & paste here----- REGEDIT4 [HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Policies\System] "ConsentPromptBehaviorAdmin"=dword:0 "ConsentPromptBehaviorUser"=dword:3 "EnableFullTrustStartupTasks"=dword:1 "EnableInstallerDetection"=dword:0 "EnableLUA"=dword:0 "EnableSecureUIAPaths"=dword:0 "EnableUwpStartupTasks"=dword:1 "EnableUIADesktopToggle"=dword:1 "EnableVirtualization"=dword:1 "FilterAdministratorToken"=dword:1 "PromptOnSecureDesktop"=dword:0 [HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Policies\System\Audit] "ProcessCreationIncludeCmdLine_Enabled"=dword:0 ; ------End cut & paste here------ OR: BATch (.bat)/CoMmanD (.cmd) script below 1st checks if the user has Administrator/SYSTEM/Sysadmin access/permissions/privileges/rights, and only if condition is met it will run the script, otherwise it will abort and exit (example): http://www.robvanderwoude.com/clevertricks.php http://stackoverflow.com/questions/4051883/ http://superuser.com/questions/667607/ 1. Use Notepad or similar/better free(ware) plain text/ASCII editor: http://www.mdgx.com/toy.htm#TXT to create a plain text BATch (.bat) or CoMmanD (.cmd) script file containing the lines between Cut & Paste delimiters below. 2. Save it as plain text/ASCII file (Encode -> ANSI) with the BAT (.bat) or CMD (.cmd) extension. 3. Name it whatever you wish. 4. Right-click newly created BATch/CoMmanD file. 5. Run as Administrator. 6. Wait for completion. -----Begin cut & paste here----- @ECHO OFF IF NOT "%OS%"=="Windows_NT" GOTO END NET.EXE session IF %ERRORLEVEL% EQU 0 ( ECHO. ECHO ECHO You seem to have (Sys)Admin/SYSTEM privileges. Continue... ECHO ECHO. :: ECHO Press a key to continue... :: PAUSE >NUL 2>&1 GOTO CNT ) ELSE ( ECHO. ECHO ECHO Administrator/SYSTEM/Sysadmin *REQUIRED* to perform operations below ! ECHO Right-click this BATch/icon/shortcut + select "Run as Administrator", ECHO OR log back in as Administrator/SYSTEM/Sysadmin + then repeat step above. ECHO ECHO. ECHO Press a key to exit... PAUSE >NUL 2>&1 GOTO END EXIT /B 1 ) :CNT ECHO. ECHO ECHO Make sure you're familiar with all settings below *before* running ECHO this script = see web pages at the top of this topic for info. ECHO Abort if you need more time, then run this BATch again when ready. ECHO ECHO. ECHO * Press a key to continue, OR... ECHO * Hold Ctrl + press Break/Pause -> press Y -> press Enter to abort... PAUSE >NUL 2>&1 :: Admin Consent: 0 = Elevate without prompting | 1 = Prompt for credentials secure desktop | 2 = Prompt for consent secure desktop :: | 3 = Prompt for credentials | 4 = Prompt for consent | 5 = Prompt for consent non-Windows binaries [DEFAULT]: REG.EXE ADD "HKLM\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Policies\System" /v "ConsentPromptBehaviorAdmin" /t REG_DWORD /d 0 /f :: User Consent: 0 = Automatically deny elevation requests | 1 = Prompt for credentials on secure desktop | 3 = Prompt for credentials [DEFAULT]: REG.EXE ADD "HKLM\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Policies\System" /v "ConsentPromptBehaviorUser" /t REG_DWORD /d 3 /f :: Allow fully trusted startup tasks: 0 = Disabled | 1 = Enabled | 2 = Filtered (UAC) [DEFAULT]: REG.EXE ADD "HKLM\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Policies\System" /v "EnableFullTrustStartupTasks" /t REG_DWORD /d 1 /f :: Detect app installs and prompt for elevation: 1 = Enabled [DEFAULT = Home] | 0 = Disabled [DEFAULT = Enterprise]: REG.EXE ADD "HKLM\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Policies\System" /v "EnableInstallerDetection" /t REG_DWORD /d 0 /f :: Run all Admins in Admin approval mode: 0 = Disabled (UAC) | 1 = Enabled (UAC): REG.EXE ADD "HKLM\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Policies\System" /v "EnableLUA" /t REG_DWORD /d 0 /f :: Elevate only UIAccess apps installed in secure locations: 0 = Disabled | 1 = Enabled [DEFAULT]: REG.EXE ADD "HKLM\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Policies\System" /v "EnableSecureUIAPaths" /t REG_DWORD /d 0 /f :: Allow UWP startup tasks: 0 = Disabled [DEFAULT] | 1 = Enabled | 2 = Filtered (UAC) [?]: REG.EXE ADD "HKLM\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Policies\System" /v "EnableUwpStartupTasks" /t REG_DWORD /d 1 /f :: Allow UIAccess apps to prompt for elevation without secure desktop: 0 = Disabled [DEFAULT] | 1 = Enabled: REG.EXE ADD "HKLM\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Policies\System" /v "EnableUIADesktopToggle" /t REG_DWORD /d 1 /f :: Enable virtualization: 0 = Disabled | 1 = Enabled [DEFAULT]: REG.EXE ADD "HKLM\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Policies\System" /v "EnableVirtualization" /t REG_DWORD /d 1 /f :: Admin approval mode for built-in Admin account: 0 = Disabled [DEFAULT] | 1 = Enabled: REG.EXE ADD "HKLM\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Policies\System" /v "FilterAdministratorToken" /t REG_DWORD /d 1 /f :: Allow UIAccess apps to prompt for elevation without secure desktop: 0 = Disabled [DEFAULT] | 1 = Enabled: REG.EXE ADD "HKLM\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Policies\System" /v "PromptOnSecureDesktop" /t REG_DWORD /d 0 /f :: Command-line audit logging: 1 = Enable command-line audit logging | 0 = Disable command-line audit logging: REG.EXE ADD "HKLM\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Policies\System\Audit" /v "ProcessCreationIncludeCmdLine_Enabled" /t REG_DWORD /d 0 /f :END EXIT ------End cut & paste here------ BATch (.bat)/CoMmanD (.cmd) script example bellow elevates user access/permissions/privileges/rights to "Run as Administrator", and continues running it in the same session without exiting. Just replace [cut & paste] the 2 lines bellow the ") ELSE (" line with your desired script code -> see comment line starting with a double colon [:: ]: http://www.robvanderwoude.com/clevertricks.php 1. Use Notepad or similar/better free(ware) plain text/ASCII editor: http://www.mdgx.com/toy.htm#TXT to create a plain text BATch (.bat) or CoMmanD (.cmd) script file containing the lines between Cut & Paste delimiters below. 2. Save it as plain text/ASCII file (Encode -> ANSI) with the BAT (.bat) or CMD (.cmd) extension. 3. Name it whatever you wish. 4. (Double-)Click newly created BATch/CoMmanD file. 5. Wait for completion. -----Begin cut & paste here----- @ECHO OFF IF NOT "%OS%"=="Windows_NT" GOTO END IF '%ERRORLEVEL%' NEQ '0' ( ECHO SET UAC=CreateObject^("Shell.Application"^)>"%TEMP%\runasadm.vbs" ECHO UAC.ShellExecute "%~s0","","","runas",1>>"%TEMP%\runasadm.vbs" "%TEMP%\runasadm.vbs" DEL /F /Q "%TEMP%\runasadm.vbs" EXIT /B ) ELSE ( :: Replace next 2 lines with script code you wish to run as Administrator: PUSHD "%CD%" CD /D "%~dp0" ) :END EXIT ------End cut & paste here------ * Change User Account Control (UAC) settings in Windows 7/8/8.1/10/11: - Disable Windows User Access Control (UAC): http://www.keithholloway.net/blog/how-to-disable-windows-user-access-control-uac/ - Registry Tweaks to Customize User Account Control (UAC) Options in Windows Vista and Later: http://www.askvg.com/how-to-tweak-user-account-control-uac-options-in-windows-vista-home-basic-home-premium/ - UAC and Application Run Levels: http://www.slickit.ca/2009/05/uac-and-application-run-levels.html - MSKB: Disable UAC Prompt for certain apps: http://web.archive.org/web/20080103052016/http://support.microsoft.com/kb/946932 - MSKB: Disabling UAC Prompt for certain apps: http://web.archive.org/web/20121225075400/http://kartones.net/blogs/kartones/archive/2008/01/21/kb946932-disabling-uac-prompt-for-certain-apps-not-that-useful.aspx - Selectively disable UAC for trusted Windows Vista/7/newer apps: http://www.techrepublic.com/blog/windows-and-office/selectively-disable-uac-for-your-trusted-vista-applications/ - MS TechNet: UAC Group Policy Settings and Registry Key Settings: http://technet.microsoft.com/library/dd835564.aspx - MSDN: FilterAdministratorToken Registry REG_DWORD value: http://msdn.microsoft.com/library/cc232760.aspx - MSDN: ConsentPromptBehaviorAdmin Registry REG_DWORD value: http://msdn.microsoft.com/library/cc232761.aspx - MSDN: ConsentPromptBehaviorUser Registry REG_DWORD value: http://msdn.microsoft.com/library/cc232762.aspx - MSDN: EnableInstallerDetection Registry REG_DWORD value: http://msdn.microsoft.com/library/cc232763.aspx - MSDN: ValidateAdminCodeSignatures Registry REG_DWORD value: http://msdn.microsoft.com/library/cc232764.aspx - MSDN: EnableLUA Registry REG_DWORD value: http://msdn.microsoft.com/library/cc232765.aspx - MSDN: PromptOnSecureDesktop Registry REG_DWORD value: http://msdn.microsoft.com/library/cc232766.aspx - MSDN: EnableVirtualization Registry REG_DWORD value: http://msdn.microsoft.com/library/cc232767.aspx - MSKB: PromptOnSecureDesktop Registry Value: http://support.microsoft.com/help/975788/ - Configure Windows UAC prompt behavior for admins and users: http://www.ghacks.net/2013/06/20/how-to-configure-windows-uac-prompt-behavior-for-admins-and-users/ - Changing How UAC Works (The Hard Way): http://www.sourcedaddy.com/windows-7/changing-how-uac-works-the-hard-way.html - Windows 7: User Account Control (UAC) Change Notification Settings: http://www.sevenforums.com/tutorials/299-user-account-control-uac-change-notification-settings.html - MSKB: Adjust User Account Control Settings in Windows 7/8/8.1: http://support.microsoft.com/help/975787/ * Free(ware) UAC tools: - UAC Pass: http://sites.google.com/site/freeavvarea/UACPass-en/ File: http://sites.google.com/site/freeavvarea/files/uacpass1.7a.zip - UAC Tweak: http://www.askvg.com/uac-tweak-a-small-cute-utility-to-tweak-uac-user-account-control-in-windows-vista/ File: http://media.askvg.com/files/uac-tweak.zip - TweakUAC: http://www.winability.com/tweak-uac/ File: http://www.majorgeeks.com/files/details/tweakuac.html - Disable UAC: http://www.disableuac.com/ File: http://www.disableuac.com/disableuac_setup.exe * Run always as Administrator: http://www.superuser.com/questions/204781/ A. Add User to Administrators Group + remove User from Users Group: 1. Log in as Administrator -> Run... [hold WinKey + press R] -> type: CONTROL.EXE userpasswords2 -> press Enter. 2. Your Account Name -> Properties -> Group Membership tab -> Administrators -> OK -> OK. B. Disable Approval Mode: http://www.askvg.com/how-to-tweak-user-account-control-uac-options-in-windows-vista-home-basic-home-premium/ http://www.tweakhound.com/vista/tweakguide/page_5.htm http://msdn.microsoft.com/library/cc232771.aspx 1. Log in as Administrator -> Run... [hold WinKey + press R] -> type: SECPOL.MSC -> press Enter. 2. Local Polices -> Security Options. 3. User Account Control (UAC): Switch to secure desktop when prompting for elevation -> Disable -> OK. 4. Must reboot for these changes to take effect. * Windows NTx [NT4/2000/XP/2003/Vista/2008/7/8/8.1/2012/10/2016/2019/11/2022] NTFS Access Control List (ACL) ownership/access/elevation/permissions + run as Administrator free(ware) tools -> "NTFS ACL + OWNER" -> TOOLS.TXT (included): http://www.mdgx.com/tools.php http://www.mdgx.com/TOOLS.TXT MDGx "Access Control Lists (ACL) + Ownership Tools" [free(ware)] for Windows NTx -> SOFTWARE.TXT (included): http://www.mdgx.com/xptoy.htm#ACL Free(ware) BOOT Tools + Tweaks * MDGx Free(ware) Windows Boot Managers -> SOFTWARE.TXT (included): http://www.mdgx.com/toy.htm#BOO * MDGx Free(ware) Windows Boot Tweakers -> SOFTWARE.TXT (included): http://www.mdgx.com/toy.htm#BINI * MDGx Free(ware) DOS Boot Managers -> SOFTWARE.TXT (included): http://www.mdgx.com/dos.htm#BTM * BellaVista 32-bit + 64-bit BOOT.INI, Boot Configuration Data (BCD) + BCDEdit.exe interface (GUI) tweaking tool: http://www.zezula.net/en/fstools/bellavista.html File: http://www.zezula.net/download/bellavista_en.zip * Visual BCD Editor (VBCDE) Boot Configuration Data (BCD) + BCDEdit.exe interface (GUI) tweaking tool: http://www.boyans.net/ VBCDE Download: http://www.boyans.net/DownloadVisualBCD.html File: http://www.boyans.net/VisualBcd/VisualBcd_0.9.3.1.msi VBCDE DOCument: http://www.boyans.net/VisualBCD_doc.htm VBCDE Guide: http://www.boyans.net/VBCD_HowTo.html * Dual-Boot Repair (DBR) GUI tool repairs any Windows XP/newer multi-boot setup: http://www.boyans.net/dual-boot-repair-windows-10.html File: http://www.boyans.net/dbr7/dbr-1.3.0.0.zip Online Help: http://www.boyans.net/DualBootRepairHelp.html Repair Windows boot: http://www.boyans.net/RepairWindows/repair-windows-boot.html Requires Microsoft .Net Framework Redistributable (NFR) 2.0/newer (free): http://www.mdgx.com/add.htm#NFR * EasyBCD Community Edition 32-bit Boot Configuration Data (BCD), BCDEDIT.EXE + BOOT.INI interface (GUI) tweaking tool: http://www.neosmart.net/EasyBCD/ File: http://www.softpedia.com/get/System/OS-Enhancements/EasyBCD.shtml EasyBCD Online DOCumentation: http://www.neosmart.net/wiki/easybcd/ * MBRFix 32-bit + 64-bit command line MBR/EMBR create/backup/restore/repair tool: http://www.sysint.no/mbrfix/ File: http://www.sysint.no/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/mbrfix.zip http://www.softpedia.com/get/System/Hard-Disk-Utils/MBRFix.shtml * Stop Check Disk (ChkDsk) from Running at Startup: http://www.top-password.com/blog/stop-check-disk-chkdsk-from-running-at-startup/ http://www.top-password.com/blog/how-to-manually-clear-or-set-dirty-bit-on-windows-volume/ http://docs.microsoft.com/windows-server/administration/windows-commands/chkntfs/ http://www.ss64.com/nt/chkntfs.html Check Disk (ChkDsk) [CHKDSK.EXE] + Check NTFS (ChkNTFS) [CHKNTFS.EXE] DOS console command line tools = located in the %WinDir%\SYSTEM32 folder [%WinDir% = usually C:\WINDOWS]. Exclude all drives/partitions/volumes from boot/startup check + turn OFF check NTFS disk/partition/volume AUTOCHK countdown time: from a DOS console command prompt (%WinDir%\SYSTEM32\CMD.EXE): right-click CMD shortcut/CMD.EXE -> Run as Administrator -> run these commands -> press Enter after each line: CHKNTFS.EXE /X C: D: E: F: G: H: I: J: K: L: M: N: O: P: Q: R: S: T: U: V: W: X: Y: Z: CHKNTFS.EXE /T:0 View these DOS console tools command line switches + parameters: from a DOS console command prompt (%WinDir%\SYSTEM32\CMD.EXE): right-click CMD shortcut/CMD.EXE -> Run as Administrator -> run these commands -> press Enter after each line: CHKDSK.EXE /? CHKNTFS.EXE /? * Turn ON Solid State memory Drive (SSD) TRIM Advanced Technology Attachment (ATA) command to maximize performance for all local/removable physical/logical SSD/NVMe/M.2/USB/cards/sticks/etc disks/partitions/volumes in Windows 7/7 SP1/8/8.1/10/11 using File System Utility (FSUtil) [FSUTIL.EXE] command line tool: http://docs.microsoft.com/windows-server/administration/windows-commands/fsutil/ http://docs.microsoft.com/windows-server/administration/windows-commands/fsutil-8dot3name/ http://docs.microsoft.com/windows-server/administration/windows-commands/fsutil-behavior/ http://www.ss64.com/nt/fsutil.html http://www.commandwindows.com/fsutil.htm Troubleshoot Disks and File Systems: http://technet.microsoft.com/library/bb457122.aspx Windows 7/7 SP1 FSUTIL.EXE Hotfix/Update improves compatibility with Advanced Format Disk Drives (AFD): http://support.microsoft.com/help/982018/ Download: http://www.catalog.update.microsoft.com/search.aspx?q=KB982018 - FSUTIL.EXE Hotfix 64-bit: http://download.windowsupdate.com/msdownload/update/software/updt/2011/04/windows6.1-kb982018-v3-x64_7853a1c9c63611e17cd2c923704bf2e924bdfe7b.msu - FSUTIL.EXE Hotfix 32-bit: http://download.windowsupdate.com/msdownload/update/software/updt/2011/04/windows6.1-kb982018-v3-x86_b009d84249f14d4eaae7aa522be37c38dd83531b.msu Advanced Format: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Advanced_Format FSUTIL behavior command line parameters: http://technet.microsoft.com/library/cc785435.aspx FSUtil quota command line parameters: http://technet.microsoft.com/library/cc788136.aspx FSUtil resource command line parameters: http://technet.microsoft.com/library/ff621564.aspx FSUtil usn command line parameters: http://technet.microsoft.com/library/cc788042.aspx FSUtil fsinfo command line parameters: http://technet.microsoft.com/library/cc788080.aspx FSUtil 8dot3name command line parameters: http://technet.microsoft.com/library/ff621566.aspx FSUtil dirty command line parameters: http://technet.microsoft.com/library/cc788091.aspx FSUtil file command line parameters: http://technet.microsoft.com/library/cc788058.aspx Monitor Disk Space using FSUtil: http://www.sqlservercentral.com/blogs/powersql-by-prashanth-jayaram/2016/09/27/sql-server-monitoring-disk-space-with-fsutil-command-line-utility/ Monitor File System using FSUtil: http://tutorial.wmlcloud.com/windows_server/Windows-Server-2008-Server-Core---Monitoring-the-File-System-with-the-FSUtil-Command-(part-1)---Behavior,-Dirty---File.aspx Some of the FSUtil command line parameters correspond to Registry DWORD [REG_DWORD] 32-bit values under the Hive Key Local Machine (HKLM) FileSystem subkey: HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Control\FileSystem Examples: FSUtil Parameter Registry Value ============================================================= AllowExtChar NtfsAllowExtendedCharacterIn8dot3Name BugcheckOnCorrupt NtfsBugcheckOnCorrupt Disable8dot3 NtfsDisable8dot3NameCreation DisableCompression NtfsDisableCompression DisableDeleteNotify DisableDeleteNotification DisableEncryption NtfsDisableEncryption DisableLastAccess NtfsDisableLastAccessUpdate EncryptPagingFile NtfsEncryptPagingFile MemoryUsage NtfsMemoryUsage FSUtil [FSUTIL.EXE] DOS console command line tool = located in the %WinDir%\SYSTEM32 folder [%WinDir% = usually C:\WINDOWS]. Turn ON SSD TRIM ATA command http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Trim_(computing) to maximize performance for all local/removable physical/logical SSD disks/partitions/volumes (if any), including the boot disk/partition -> DisableDeleteNotify [ 0 = ON | 1 = OFF ]: http://www.howtogeek.com/257196/how-to-check-if-trim-is-enabled-for-your-ssd-and-enable-it-if-it-isnt/ http://www.thomas-krenn.com/en/wiki/Optimize_Windows_for_SSDs http://www.pchardwarehelp.com/guides/optimize-ssd-windows.php http://www.howtogeek.com/256859/ From a DOS console command prompt (%WinDir%\SYSTEM32\CMD.EXE): right-click CMD shortcut/CMD.EXE -> Run as Administrator -> run these commands -> press Enter after each line (examples): FSUTIL.EXE behavior set DisableDeleteNotify 0 FSUTIL.EXE behavior set AllowExtChar 1 FSUTIL.EXE behavior set BugcheckOnCorrupt 0 FSUTIL.EXE behavior set DisableCompression 0 FSUTIL.EXE behavior set DisableEncryption 0 FSUTIL.EXE behavior set DisableLastAccess 0 FSUTIL.EXE behavior set EncryptPagingFile 1 FSUTIL.EXE behavior set MemoryUsage 2 FSUTIL.EXE behavior set Disable8dot3 0 View FSUtil command line switches + parameters (examples): from a DOS console command prompt (%WinDir%\SYSTEM32\CMD.EXE): right-click CMD shortcut/CMD.EXE -> Run as Administrator -> run these commands -> press Enter after each line: FSUTIL.EXE FSUTIL.EXE behavior set * Turn OFF Maintain Objects List (MOL) global flag for local open files + turn OFF all local/removable physical/logical disks/partitions/volumes performance counters: http://docs.microsoft.com/windows-server/administration/windows-commands/openfiles/ http://docs.microsoft.com/windows-server/administration/windows-commands/diskperf/ http://www.ss64.com/nt/openfiles.html Open Files (OpenFiles) [openfiles.exe] + Disk Performance (DiskPerf) [DISKPERF.EXE] DOS console command line tools = located in the %WinDir%\SYSTEM32 folder [%WinDir% = usually C:\WINDOWS]. From a DOS console command prompt (%WinDir%\SYSTEM32\CMD.EXE): right-click CMD shortcut/CMD.EXE -> Run as Administrator -> run these commands -> press Enter after each line: openfiles.exe /Local OFF DISKPERF.EXE -N View these DOS console tools command line switches + parameters: from a DOS console command prompt (%WinDir%\SYSTEM32\CMD.EXE): right-click CMD shortcut/CMD.EXE -> Run as Administrator -> run these commands -> press Enter after each line: openfiles.exe /? DISKPERF.EXE /? * BootCfg (BOOTCFG.EXE) = located in the %WinDir%\SYSTEM32 folder [%WinDir% = usually C:\WINDOWS]: Windows Recovery Console (WRC) command used to build or modify the BOOT.INI file in Windows 2000/XP/2003 -> "FREE Windows 9x/NT/2000/ME/XP/2003/Vista/2008/7/8/8.1/2012/10/2016/2019 Boot Tweakers" -> SOFTWARE.TXT (included): http://www.mdgx.com/toy.htm#BINI BootCfg can be used to multi-boot with other operating systems (OSes) like Windows 9x/NTx, Linux, etc. NOTE: In Windows 2000/XP/2003 BootCfg is available only from within the Recovery Console. View BootCfg switches + parameters: from a DOS console command prompt (%WinDir%\SYSTEM32\CMD.EXE): right-click CMD shortcut/CMD.EXE -> Run as Administrator -> run this command -> press Enter: BOOTCFG.EXE /? * Switch Windows Vista/7/7 SP1 Boot Disk drive/partition/volume letters using BcdBoot (BCDBOOT.EXE): http://www.hanselman.com/blog/SwitchingMyWindows7BootDiskFromDToCWithBCDBootRatherThanBCDEdit.aspx http://social.technet.microsoft.com/forums/windows/1a909e7c-6ffe-48df-a179-6cba7256e836/ http://www.boyans.net/MoveWindows7BootFilesToAnotherDrive.html BcdBoot is a Windows Vista/7/7 SP1 BCD boot file creation + repair command line tool. BcdBoot is available only in Windows Vista/7/7 SP1 = located in the %WinDir%\SYSTEM32 folder [%WinDir% = usually C:\WINDOWS]. View BcdBoot switches + parameters: from a DOS console command prompt (%WinDir%\SYSTEM32\CMD.EXE): right-click CMD shortcut/CMD.EXE -> Run as Administrator -> run this command -> press Enter: BCDBOOT.EXE /? * BcdEdit (BCDEDIT.EXE) is available only in Windows Vista/7/7 SP1 = located in the %WinDir%\SYSTEM32 folder [%WinDir% = usually C:\WINDOWS]: Boot Configuration Data Store Editor. BcdEdit Command Line Options: http://technet.microsoft.com/library/cc709667.aspx BcdEdit Guide: http://diddy.boot-land.net/bcdedit/ BcdEdit commands: http://diddy.boot-land.net/bcdedit/files/commands_list.htm BcdEdit command line tool: http://www.sevenforums.com/tutorials/2676-bcdedit-how-use.html Use BcdEdit to dual-boot multiple Windows: http://www.superuser.com/questions/511582/ Dual-boot Windows 7 and Linux using BcdEdit: http://www.iceflatline.com/2009/09/how-to-dual-boot-windows-7-and-linux-using-bcdedit/ Load/Install Grub4Dos from Windows: http://diddy.boot-land.net/grub4dos/files/install_windows.htm BCDEDIT.EXE command line tool modifies the boot configuration data store. The boot configuration data store contains boot configuration parameters and controls how the operating system is booted. These parameters were previously in the Boot.ini file (in BIOS-based operating systems) or in the nonvolatile RAM entries (in Extensible Firmware Interface-based operating systems). You can use BcdEdit to add, delete, edit, and append entries in the boot configuration data store. View BcdEdit switches + parameters: from a DOS console command prompt (%WinDir%\SYSTEM32\CMD.EXE): right-click CMD shortcut/CMD.EXE -> Run as Administrator -> run these commands -> press Enter after each line: BCDEDIT.EXE /? BCDEDIT.EXE /? TOPICS BCDEDIT.EXE /? /createstore * BootRec (BOOTREC.EXE) is available only in Windows Vista/7/7 SP1 = located in the %WinDir%\SYSTEM32 folder [%WinDir% = usually C:\WINDOWS]: http://support.microsoft.com/help/927392/ You can use the Bootrec.exe tool in Windows Recovery Environment (Windows RE) to troubleshoot and repair certain functions/items: - master boot record (MBR). - boot sector. - Boot Configuration Data (BCD) store. NOTE: When you are troubleshooting startup issues by using Windows RE, you should first try the Startup Repair option in the System Recovery Options dialog box. If the Startup Repair option does not resolve the issue, or if you must troubleshoot more steps manually, use BootRec. To run BootRec you must boot from Windows RE: 1. Place Windows Vista/7/7 SP1 install disc/USB in the disc drive/USB port and start your computer. 2. Press a key when prompted. 3. Select language, time, currency, keyboard or input method and then click Next. 4. Click Repair your computer. 5. Click the operating system you want to repair and then click Next. 6. In System Recovery Options dialog box click Command Prompt. 7. Type Bootrec.exe and then press Enter. NOTE: To boot up from a Windows Vista/7/7 SP1 DVD/BD your computer must be configured to start from the DVD/BD drive. Refer to your computer documentation or contact the manufacturer/vendor for information. NOTE: Use BootRec to troubleshoot "Bootmgr Is Missing" issue. If rebuilding the BCD does not resolve the startup issue, you can export and delete the BCD, and then run this option again. This method makes sure BCD is completely rebuilt. To do this type the following commands at the Windows RE command prompt: bcdedit /export C:\BCD_Backup c: cd boot attrib bcd -s -h -r ren c:\boot\bcd bcd.old bootrec /RebuildBcd The /FixMbr option writes a Windows Vista/7/7 SP1 compatible MBR to the system partition. This option does not overwrite the existing partition table. Use this option when you must resolve MBR corruption issues, or when you have to remove non-standard code from the MBR. The /FixBoot option writes a new boot sector to the system (boot) drive/partition/volume by using a boot sector compatible with Windows Vista/7/7 SP1. Use this option if 1 of the following conditions is true: - The boot sector has been replaced with a non-standard Windows Vista/7/7 SP1 boot sector. - The boot sector is damaged. - An earlier Windows operating system has been installed after Windows Vista/7/7 SP1 was installed. In this scenario the computer starts by using Windows NT Loader (NTLDR) instead of Windows Boot Manager (Bootmgr.exe). The /ScanOs option scans all disks for installations compatible with Windows Vista/7/7 SP1. Additionally, this option displays the entries currently not in the BCD store. Use this option when there are Windows Vista/7/7 SP1 installations Boot Manager menu does not list. The /RebuildBcd option scans all disks for installations compatible with Windows Vista/7/7 SP1. Additionally, this option lets you select the installations you want to add to the BCD store. Use this option when you must completely rebuild the BCD. Startup Repair can automatically recover from most BCD problems. If you prefer to manually analyze and repair problems, you can use BootRec by starting the System Recovery tools, and then clicking Command Prompt in the System Recovery Options dialog box. View BootRec switches + parameters: from a DOS console command prompt (%WinDir%\SYSTEM32\CMD.EXE): right-click CMD shortcut/CMD.EXE -> Run as Administrator -> run this command -> press Enter: BOOTREC.EXE /? * BootSect (BOOTSECT.EXE) is available only in Windows 7/7 SP1 = located in the %WinDir%\SYSTEM32 folder [%WinDir% = usually C:\WINDOWS]: Boot sector restoration DOS console command line tool. BOOTSECT.EXE {/help|/nt60|/nt52} {SYS|ALL| BootSect updates the master boot code for hard disk partitions in order to switch between BOOTMGR and NTLDR. You can use BootSect to restore the boot sector on your computer(s). View BootSect switches + parameters: from a DOS console command prompt (%WinDir%\SYSTEM32\CMD.EXE): right-click CMD shortcut/CMD.EXE -> Run as Administrator -> run this command -> press Enter: BOOTSECT.EXE /? Windows Side-by-Side (WinSxS) Folder * Move/delete WinSxS directory/folder + files in Windows Vista/7/8/8.1/10: CAUTION: 1st backup/clone your entire Windows Operating System (OS), or create a fresh restore point! PendMoves (PendMoves.exe) + MoveFile (MoveFile.exe) DOS console command line tools: http://technet.microsoft.com/sysinternals/pendmoves.aspx File: http://download.sysinternals.com/files/PendMoves.zip 01. Download ZIP file above -> extract PendMoves.exe + MoveFile.exe using an unZIPping/unARChiving/unRARing tool [free(ware)] http://www.mdgx.com/toy.htm#ZIP -> place them in a directory/folder listed in your system PATH. View all directories/folders listed in your system PATH from a DOS console command prompt (%WinDir%\SYSTEM32\CMD.EXE): right-click CMD shortcut/CMD.EXE -> Run as Administrator -> run this command -> press Enter: PATH 02. Explorer -> C:\WINDOWS\WinSxS -> right-click on it -> Properties -> Security tab -> must list the owner of the directory/folder user (who must be part of the Administrators group) -> must grant Administrator Full Control. 03. Start a DOS console command prompt (%WinDir%\SYSTEM32\CMD.EXE): right-click CMD shortcut/CMD.EXE -> Run as Administrator -> run this command to create a dummy (clone) directory/folder (example) -> press Enter: MKDIR C:\WINDOWS\WinSxS.moved 04. Create a new junction (a.k.a. symbolic link): MKLINK /J C:\WINDOWS\WinSxS.link WinSxS.moved 05. Delete WinSxS.moved directory: RMDIR C:\WINDOWS\WinSxS.moved 06. Use MoveFile.exe (see above) to schedule renaming of WinSxS directory at next reboot. 07. Start a DOS console command prompt (%WinDir%\SYSTEM32\CMD.EXE): right-click CMD shortcut/CMD.EXE -> Run as Administrator -> run this command -> press Enter: MoveFile.exe C:\WINDOWS\WinSxS C:\WINDOWS\WinSxS.moved This will rename your WinSxS directory/folder before Windows manages to get a lock on it. 08. Start a DOS console command prompt (%WinDir%\SYSTEM32\CMD.EXE): right-click CMD shortcut/CMD.EXE -> Run as Administrator -> run this command -> press Enter: MoveFile.exe C:\WINDOWS\WinSxS.link C:\WINDOWS\WinSxS This restores your new WinSxS directory/folder in order to avoid OS critical errors! 09. Start a DOS console command prompt (%WinDir%\SYSTEM32\CMD.EXE): right-click CMD shortcut/CMD.EXE -> Run as Administrator -> run this command -> press Enter: PendMoves.exe to view the 2 pending moves executed above. 10. Reboot. 11. Upon reboot the 2 rename/move operations will execute, and WinSxS directory will be unlocked + allowed to be moved. 12. Start a DOS console command prompt (%WinDir%\SYSTEM32\CMD.EXE): right-click CMD shortcut/CMD.EXE -> Run as Administrator -> run this command -> press Enter: DIR C:\WINDOWS\WinSxS* You can see WinSxS.moved directory/folder contents and respective WinSxS junction created above. If this doesn't work, *must* repeat steps above! 13. Explorer -> copy entire WinSxS.moved directory/folder to \Windows directory/folder on different drive/partition/volume (D: for example). 14. Rename new directory/folder from WinSxS.moved back to WinSxS (original name). 15. Start a DOS console command prompt (%WinDir%\SYSTEM32\CMD.EXE): right-click CMD shortcut/CMD.EXE -> Run as Administrator -> run this command -> press Enter: RMDIR C:\WINDOWS\WinSxS 16. Start a DOS console command prompt (%WinDir%\SYSTEM32\CMD.EXE): right-click CMD shortcut/CMD.EXE -> Run as Administrator -> run this command -> press Enter: MKLINK /J C:\WINDOWS\WinSxS D:\Windows\WinSxS 17. Explorer -> browse to C:\WINDOWS\WinSxS -> should see all files, even if now they are physically located on different drive/partition/volume (D: in this example). 18. Reboot. 19. Now you should be able to delete C:\WINDOWS\WinSxS.moved to free some disk space. * Move/delete Windows Updates (WU) Downloads folder in Windows Vista/7/8/8.1/10: CAUTION: First backup your entire Windows Operating System (OS)! Same process can be applied to Windows Updates (WU) list. Installed Windows Updates are configured to download to C:\WINDOWS\SoftwareDistribution which in time will grow too large, and eventually take too much storage space. Stop WU service [wuauserv] (if running) -> move/create a directory/folder junction (using MoveFile.exe -> see above) http://download.sysinternals.com/files/PendMoves.zip -> restart WU service [wuauserv] from a DOS console command prompt (%WinDir%\SYSTEM32\CMD.EXE): right-click CMD shortcut/CMD.EXE -> Run as Administrator -> run these commands -> press Enter after each line (example): ECHO Y|NET.EXE STOP wuauserv SC.EXE CONFIG wuauserv START= demand MKDIR C:\WINDOWS\SoftwareDistribution_NEW MKLINK /J C:\WINDOWS\SoftwareDistribution_OLD SoftwareDistribution_NEW RMDIR C:\WINDOWS\SoftwareDistribution_NEW MoveFile.exe C:\WINDOWS\SoftwareDistribution C:\WINDOWS\SoftwareDistribution_NEW MoveFile.exe C:\WINDOWS\SoftwareDistribution_OLD C:\WINDOWS\SoftwareDistribution ECHO Y|NET.EXE START wuauserv May neeed to reboot for all the changes to take effect. * WinSxS frequently asked questions (FAQ): http://docs.microsoft.com/archive/blogs/joscon/should-you-delete-files-in-the-winsxs-directory-and-whats-the-deal-with-vss/ Q: Should you delete files inside \WinSxS directory? What's the deal with Volume Shadow Copy (VSS)? A: No. Why? Because component store (\WinSxS) is needed to repair OS binaries in the event file(s) become corrupted, compromised or missing. Directories located under component store: \WinSxS\Catalogs = Security catalogs for each manifest on the system; \WinSxS\InstallTemp = Temporary location for install events; \WinSxS\Manifests = Component manifest for each specific component used during operation to make sure files end up in proper location; \WinSxS\Temp = Temp directory used for various operations, pending renames; \WinSxS\Backup = Backups of manifest files in case the copy in \WinSxS\Manifests becomes corrupted; \WinSxS\Filemaps = File system mapping to a file location; \WinSxS\ So long as files in the \Windows\SYSTEM32 directory are valid, most likely you wouldn't see any problems initially, the machine would most likely operate properly. However, the 1st time you attempt to update a binary, apply a service pack or service a component, it's going to fail because the backing components needed don't exist anymore. The way files end up in \System32 are via hardlinks. This should help answer another question regarding how Volume Shadow Copy (VSS) is used in servicing. Short answer: No. We use NTFS hardlinks to project the file to the file system from the component store. That's why the \WinSxS directory is so important. The files there can be seen as the "authoritative" versions on the file system. When there is an issue and a binary needs to be replaced, running SFC.EXE /SCANFILE against it verifies the directories above and if the version doesn't match, it will re-project (deliver a fresh copy) it so it stars working again. View a hardlink from a DOS console command prompt (%WinDir%\SYSTEM32\CMD.EXE): right-click CMD shortcut/CMD.EXE -> Run as Administrator -> run these commands -> press Enter after each line (example): C: CD\WINDOWS\SYSTEM32\Drivers FSUTIL.EXE hardlink list ntfs.sys which returns this output: \Windows\System32\drivers\ntfs.sys \Windows\WinSxS\amd64_microsoft-windows-ntfs_31bf3856ad364e35_6.1.7600.16385_none_02661b64369ca03a\ntfs.sys You can see the NTFS file has a link to the \WinSxS directory and if that version of NTFS were to become corrupted, we could go back to the component store and grab a new copy. The \WinSxS backup directory exists in the event the version in the main directory has also become corrupted. This is a good method of having decent OS protection without consuming a huge amount of space. New servicing structure does remove the $NTUninstall$ folders that we have become accustomed to in Windows NT4/2000/XP/2003. Updates, if they are marked as removable, no longer contain that structure. Instead, updates are recommended to be removed via Control Panel (CP) -> Programs (and Features) -> (View) Installed Updates. Updates can be removed via appropriate switches using DISM.EXE or PKGMGR.EXE, but the Control Panel (CP) method tends to be cleaner. * Dism++ -> select "Replaced WinSxS assemblies" -> click OK to cancel "Warning: these installed updates cannot be uninstalled!" -> Scan -> Cleanup: http://www.chuyu.me/en/ File: http://gh.api.99988866.xyz/github.com/Chuyu-Team/Dism-Multi-language/releases/download/v10.1.1002.1/Dism++10.1.1002.1.zip Documentation: http://www.chuyu.me/en/Document.html * WinSxSLite 1.88: http://www.dmitrybobrovsky.ru/2012/09/05/decrease-of-the-size-of-folder-winsxs-in-windows-7-or-how-to-use-winsxslite-bat/ http://sites.google.com/site/winsxslite/ NEWest: http://github.com/zippy1981/Nuget-Packages-FerventCoder/raw/master/WinsxsLite1.88.zip OLDer: http://www.dmitrybobrovsky.ru/wp-content/uploads/files/winsxslite.zip * Reduce size of WinSxS directory/folder with COMPCLN.EXE: http://www.techrepublic.com/blog/tr-dojo/reduce-the-size-of-the-winsxs-folder-with-vsp1clnexe-and-compclnexe/ http://www.boshdirect.com/Blogs/Tech/how-to-reduce-size-of-winsxs.html * WinSxS = Reduce directory/folder size by deleting some files: http://blogs.technet.com/b/askcore/archive/2008/09/17/what-is-the-winsxs-directory-in-windows-2008-and-windows-vista-and-why-is-it-so-large.aspx http://blogs.technet.com/b/joscon/archive/2010/08/06/should-you-delete-files-in-the-winsxs-directory-and-what-s-the-deal-with-vss.aspx http://www.helpdeskgeek.com/windows-8/cleanup-the-winsxs-folder-in-windows-8-7/ * WinSxS = Delete duplicates by hand: http://www.msfn.org/board/index.php?showtopic=109131 * Delete Windows 7/8 backup files: http://technet.microsoft.com/library/dn251565.aspx * Deployment Image Servicing and Management [DISM.EXE] = located in the %WinDir%\SYSTEM32 folder [%WinDir% = usually C:\WINDOWS] DOS console command line tool for component cleanup: http://docs.microsoft.com/windows-hardware/manufacture/desktop/what-is-dism/ http://docs.microsoft.com/windows-hardware/manufacture/desktop/dism-image-management-command-line-options-s14/ First backup/clone your operating system drive/partition/volume to a safe location. http://www.mdgx.com/secrets.htm#BKP Then from a DOS console command prompt (%WinDir%\SYSTEM32\CMD.EXE): right-click CMD shortcut/CMD.EXE -> Run as Administrator -> run these 3 commands in this exact order -> press Enter after each line: DISM.EXE /online /Cleanup-Image /StartComponentCleanup DISM.EXE /online /Cleanup-Image /StartComponentCleanup /ResetBase DISM.EXE /online /Cleanup-Image /SpSuperseded * Microsoft Package Manager (PKGMGR.EXE) Command Line Options: http://technet.microsoft.com/library/cc749465.aspx Use Package Manager (PKGMGR.EXE) to Uninstall A Package: http://support.microsoft.com/help/940410/ * Windows 7 64-bit (x64) vLite extreme removal: http://www.msfn.org/board/index.php?showtopic=136837 * WinSxS directory/folder in Windows 7/8/8.1/10 explained: http://www.thewindowsclub.com/winsxs-folder-windows-7-8/ Free(ware) Burn/Copy/Write/Install CDs/DVDs/BDs Tools * Create Windows 7 Live CD/DVD/USB using WinBuilder: http://www.instantfundas.com/2010/12/how-to-create-windows-7-live-cddvdusb.html * WinBuilder: http://reboot.pro/files/file/4-winbuilder/ http://reboot.pro/files/download/4-winbuilder/ WinBuilder Scripts: http://reboot.pro/files/category/5-winbuilder/ WinBuilder Download Center = Scripts: http://multipe.exec-se.de/ * Win7PE_SE: http://reboot.pro/topic/12427-win7pe-se-release/ Win7PE SE Downloads [144 MB]: http://w7pese.cwcodes.net/Compressed/ multiPE 62 script: http://reboot.pro/files/file/61-multipe/ * Get WAIK Tools without downloading entire ISO: http://www.msfn.org/board/index.php?showtopic=156869 File: http://db.tt/2l5l22OE * Create Windows 7 Bootable Install USB Drive ISO: http://www.softlay.net/operating-system/create-windows-7-bootable-usb-install-disk-drive-iso.html * Windows 7 Windows Automated Installation Kit (WAIK): http://www.microsoft.com/en-us/download/confirmation.aspx?id=5753 Win7 WAIK ISO [1.7 GB]: http://download.microsoft.com/download/8/E/9/8E9BBC64-E6F8-457C-9B8D-F6C9A16E6D6A/KB3AIK_EN.iso Win7 WAIK ReadMe: http://technet.microsoft.com/library/dd349350.aspx Win7 SP1 WAIK Supplement: http://www.microsoft.com/en-us/download/details.aspx?id=5188 Win7 SP1 WAIK Supplement ISO [1.3 GB]: http://download.microsoft.com/download/0/4/C/04C805CC-4C04-4D76-BE80-7D67B951CF73/waik_supplement_en-us.iso * GImageX GUI for Windows Imaging: http://www.autoitconsulting.com/site/software/gimagex/ * ei.cfg Removal Utility (Windows 7 Universal CD) Make Your Windows 7 Disc Universal: http://www.technibble.com/ei-cfg-removal-utility-repair-tool-of-the-week/ * Windows ISO Disc Image Utilities: http://code.kliu.org/misc/winisoutils/ * PEFactory WinBuilder add-on: http://multipe.exec-se.de/Documentation/multiPE/PEF_index.htm * PEChecksum 32-bit + 64-bit command line tool updates Portable EXEcutable (PE) files (EXE, DLL, OCX, SYS, DRV, MUI) 32-bit + 64-bit signatures: http://www.coderforlife.com/projects/utilities/#PEChecksum PEChecksum 32-bit: http://www.coderforlife.com/projects/utilities/PEChecksum.exe PEChecksum 64-bit: http://www.coderforlife.com/projects/utilities/PEChecksum64.exe * Tools: http://www.thewindowsclub.com/list-freeware-releases-from-the-windows-club/ http://www.winaero.com/ http://www.xptsp.com/ http://www.blogsdna.com/ http://www.xp-smoker.com/ Themes: http://www.winaero.com/news.php?cat.2 Downloads: http://www.winaero.com/download.php?list.2 * WinCDEmu 32-bit + 64-bit mounts CD/DVD/BD ISO/IMG images on HDD/SSD/USB: http://wincdemu.sysprogs.org/ WinCDEmu Portable: http://wincdemu.sysprogs.org/portable/ File: http://wincdemu.sysprogs.org/download/ * WinFLASHTool writes raw CD/DVD/BD disk images to memory cards/sticks: http://winflashtool.sysprogs.com/ File: http://www.sysprogs.com/files/WinFLASHTool/v2/WinFlashTool.exe Download: http://winflashtool.sysprogs.com/download/ * cdrtfe Audio/CD/XCD/VCD/DVD/BD ISO/bootable burning tool: http://cdrtfe.sourceforge.io/ http://sourceforge.net/projects/cdrtfe/ Download: http://cdrtfe.sourceforge.io/cdrtfe/download_en.html Portable: http://sourceforge.net/projects/cdrtfe/files/cdrtfe%20portable/ cdrtfe Tools: http://cdrtfe.sourceforge.io/tools/index_en.html Download: http://sourceforge.net/projects/cdrtools/ File: http://sourceforge.net/projects/cdrtools/files/ * Sevenize: http://www.sevenize.com/ * Completely Hide Windows 7 Shell, Logos, Icons, Start etc: http://forum.arcadecontrols.com/index.php?topic=113896.0 * Completely hide Windows + Shell with 3rd party Front End GUI: http://www.gameex.com/Community/InstantShellerandShellingGuide.aspx * Windows 7 Boot Updater: http://www.coderforlife.com/projects/win7boot/ OEM * OEM licensing terms: http://web.archive.org/web/20141228133711/http://www.microsoft.com/oem/en/licensing/sblicensing/pages/licensing_faq.aspx Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) versions of Windows 7 are identical to Full License Retail (FLR) except they... - Do not provide any free direct support from Microsoft. - OEM licenses are tied to the 1st computer Windows is installed and activated on. - All hardware upgrades are allowed except for different model/version motherboard upgrades. - Cannot be used to upgrade directly from an older Windows OS. Application (IN)Compatibility * Application Compatibility Info, Guides + Tips: To DEP or not to DEP... DisableNXShowUI: http://blogs.technet.com/b/askperf/archive/2008/06/17/to-dep-or-not-to-dep.aspx Script Compatibility Layers in Windows XP: http://web.archive.org/web/20111114000642/http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=286705 Configure "Compatibility" tab: http://www.intrntpirate.com/2012/03/29/configuring-the-compatibility-tab/ Use Windows Application Compatibility Mode (ACM): http://technet.microsoft.com/library/bb456979.aspx Use Compatibility Administration tool in Windows 10: http://docs.microsoft.com/windows/deployment/planning/using-the-compatibility-administrator-tool/ Use Compatibility Administration tool in Windows 7: http://www.sourcedaddy.com/windows-7/using-the-compatibility-administrator.html http://support.microsoft.com/help/317510/ http://technet.microsoft.com/library/cc749034.aspx http://www.techrepublic.com/blog/windows-and-office/selectively-disable-uac-for-your-trusted-vista-applications/ Use Compatibility Administration tool in Windows XP: http://technet.microsoft.com/library/bb456983.aspx Get Rid of UAC Prompts using Application Compatibility Toolkit (ACT): http://www.ghacks.net/2010/07/08/get-rid-of-uac-prompts-with-microsofts-application-compatibility-toolkit/ Fix Old Games using Application Compatibility Toolkit (ACT): http://classicgamefixes.wixsite.com/home/act-toolkit/ Create Shim/Fix using Compatibility Administrator tool: http://www.msigeek.com/4823/ Using Program Compatibility Mode in Windows 7: http://www.howtogeek.com/howto/10436/using-program-compatibility-mode-in-windows-7/ Use Compatibility Mode to Fix App Problems: http://www.reviversoft.com/blog/2013/01/compatibility-mode/ Using RunAsHighest Fix: http://technet.microsoft.com/library/dd638322.aspx UAC and Application Run Levels: http://www.slickit.ca/2009/05/uac-and-application-run-levels.html Disable UAC for certain apps: http://web.archive.org/web/20080103052016/http://support.microsoft.com/kb/946932 Selectively disable UAC for trusted Windows Vista/7/newer apps: http://www.techrepublic.com/blog/windows-and-office/selectively-disable-uac-for-your-trusted-vista-applications/ Exclude Programs from Program Compatibility Assistant (PCA): http://support.microsoft.com/help/2545347/ Application Compatibility: http://msdn.microsoft.com/library/bb757005.aspx Application Compatibility: Program Compatibility Assistant (PCA): http://msdn.microsoft.com/library/bb756937.aspx Program Compatibility Assistant (PCA) - Part 2: http://blogs.technet.microsoft.com/askperf/2007/10/05/the-program-compatibility-assistant-part-two/ Add/Remove Compatibility tab from Properties: http://www.sevenforums.com/tutorials/237405-compatibility-tab-add-remove-properties.html * Microsoft Windows 2000 SP4/XP/2003/Vista/2008/7/8/8.1/2012 Application Compatibility Toolkit (ACT) (English): http://www.mdgx.com/xptoy.htm#ACT ACT 5.6 [12.2 MB]: http://web.archive.org/web/20180605103833if_/http://download.microsoft.com/download/D/3/3/D33A8F5D-A7E1-4BBE-B04D-7A688785A229/ApplicationCompatibilityToolkitSetup.exe Requires Microsoft .Net Framework Redistributable (NFR) 3.5/newer (free): http://www.mdgx.com/add.htm#NFR * AppCompatFlags "Layers" Registry REG_SZ (String) values are case insensitive: All Users (system wide) [HKLM Registry Hive Key]: HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows NT\CurrentVersion\AppCompatFlags\Layers Current User (logged on user) [HKCU Registry Hive Key]: HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows NT\CurrentVersion\AppCompatFlags\Layers All Users (any logged on user, when more than 1 user) [HKU .Default Registry Hive Key]: HKEY_USERS\.DEFAULT\Software\Microsoft\Windows NT\CurrentVersion\AppCompatFlags\Layers Enumeration of multiple values is allowed on the same line: they must be separated by a space [ ] if more than 1. Meaning: http://www.verboon.info/2011/03/running-an-application-as-administrator-or-in-compatibility-mode/ Windows Vista = VISTARTM Windows Vista SP1 = VISTASP1 Windows Vista SP2 = VISTASP2 Windows XP SP3 = WINXPSP3 Windows XP SP2 = WINXPSP2 Windows 2000 = WIN2000 Windows 98/ME = WIN98 Windows 95 = WIN95 Run in 65536 colors (16-bit) = 16BITCOLOR Run in 256 colors (8-bit) = 256COLOR Run in 640x480 screen resolution = 640X480 Disable visual themes = DisableThemes Disable desktop composition = DisableDWM Disable display scaling on high DPI settings = HighDPIAware Run this program as Administrator = RunAsAdmin Enable program to work with SkyDrive = PlaceHolderFiles List of parameters: EveryOne-full (?) 16BITCOLOR 256COLOR 640X480 AlcatelLayer DisableCicero DisableDWM DisableNXHideUI DisableNXShowUI DisableThemes ElevateCreateProcess EnableNXShowUI HighDPIAware International LUA LUACleanUp NT4SP5 PlaceHolderFiles PlayerGetProcAddrExOverride ProfilesSetup RunAsAdmin RunAsInvoker RunAsHighest VISTARTM VISTASP1 VISTASP2 WIN95 WIN98 NT4SP5 WIN2000 WIN7RTM WIN8RTM WINSRV03SP1 WINSRV08SP1 WINXPSP2 WINXPSP3 * Program Compatibility Assistant (PCA) Service (PcaSvc): http://www.howtogeek.com/howto/4161/ Disabled: ECHO Y|NET.EXE STOP PcaSvc SC.EXE CONFIG PcaSvc START= demand Enabled: ECHO Y|NET.EXE START PcaSvc SC.EXE CONFIG PcaSvc START= auto * Optimize/Tweak Application Compatibility/Program Compatibility Assistant (PCA) registry settings: 1. Use Notepad or similar/better free(ware) plain text/ASCII editor: http://www.mdgx.com/toy.htm#TXT to create a plain text Registry file containing the lines between Cut & Paste delimiters below. 2. Save it as plain text/ASCII file (Encode -> ANSI) with the REG extension (.REG). 3. Name it whatever you wish. 4. Right-click newly created .REG file. 5. Run as Administrator. 6. Answer Yes/OK to all prompts to register its information into your Registry. -----Begin cut & paste here----- REGEDIT4 [HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\AppCompat] ; http://www.windows-security.org/a9e1f3187a2d9e753e52bc92a558b867/remove-program-compatibility-property-page/ ; http://www.sevenforums.com/tutorials/237405-compatibility-tab-add-remove-properties.html "DisablePropPage"=dword:0 ; http://www.windows-security.org/13372c6a0a2d392443dc146ceb94d720/turn-off-application-telemetry/ "AITEnable"=dword:0 ; http://www.windows-security.org/7be7ad4dce7009d71a3061f872f610e0/turn-off-steps-recorder/ "DisableUAR"=dword:1 ; http://www.windows-security.org/dc93a8ca81b69891762057593d8d2ccd/prevent-access-to-16-bit-applications/ "VDMDisallowed"=dword:0 ; http://www.windows-security.org/a6c2ac5e5f13a880f6254303a16e20a4/turn-off-application-compatibility-engine/ "DisableEngine"=dword:0 ; http://www.windows-security.org/6412ea982640d8a1dd2090387e2e5b29/turn-off-program-compatibility-assistant/ "DisablePCA"=dword:1 ; http://www.windows-security.org/36ff6b13efb41d27cc12094bc252b9f3/turn-off-switchback-compatibility-engine/ "SbEnable"=dword:1 ; Windows NTx 64-bit (x64) only: [HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Wow6432Node\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\AppCompat] ; http://www.windows-security.org/a9e1f3187a2d9e753e52bc92a558b867/remove-program-compatibility-property-page/ ; http://www.sevenforums.com/tutorials/237405-compatibility-tab-add-remove-properties.html "DisablePropPage"=dword:0 ; http://www.windows-security.org/13372c6a0a2d392443dc146ceb94d720/turn-off-application-telemetry/ "AITEnable"=dword:0 ; http://www.windows-security.org/7be7ad4dce7009d71a3061f872f610e0/turn-off-steps-recorder/ "DisableUAR"=dword:1 ; http://www.windows-security.org/dc93a8ca81b69891762057593d8d2ccd/prevent-access-to-16-bit-applications/ "VDMDisallowed"=dword:0 ; http://www.windows-security.org/a6c2ac5e5f13a880f6254303a16e20a4/turn-off-application-compatibility-engine/ "DisableEngine"=dword:0 ; http://www.windows-security.org/6412ea982640d8a1dd2090387e2e5b29/turn-off-program-compatibility-assistant/ "DisablePCA"=dword:1 ; http://www.windows-security.org/36ff6b13efb41d27cc12094bc252b9f3/turn-off-switchback-compatibility-engine/ "SbEnable"=dword:1 ; ------End cut & paste here------ Control Panel (CP) + Omnipotent/Master/Mega/'god mode' (OMG) Control Panel * Wikipedia: Windows omnipotent/master/mega/'god mode' (OMG) Control Panel folder/shortcut (all Control Panel items enumerated in bulleted list form): http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Windows_Master_Control_Panel_shortcut http://www.nogeekleftbehind.com/2010/01/16/more-windows-7-god-mode-hacks/ http://technet.microsoft.com/magazine/hh706157.aspx * Add Control Panel (CP), omnipotent/master/mega/'god mode' (OMG) Control Panel, enable/disable User Account Control (UAC), Open Console Command (CMD) Here as Administrator to Desktop right-click menu in Windows Vista/7/8/8.1/10: http://www.eightforums.com/tutorials/19706-control-panel-desktop-context-menu-create-windows-8-a.html * Control Panel (CP) CLSID (GUID) keys, commands, shortcuts + folders in Windows 7/8/8.1/10 (examples): http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Control_Panel_(Windows)#Standard_applets http://docs.microsoft.com/windows/win32/shell/executing-control-panel-items/ http://docs.rainmeter.net/tips/launching-windows-special-folders/ http://www.sevenforums.com/tutorials/110919-clsid-key-list-windows-7-a.html http://www.eightforums.com/threads/clsid-key-guid-shortcuts-list-for-windows-8.13591/ http://www.tenforums.com/tutorials/3123-clsid-key-guid-shortcuts-list-windows-10-a.html http://www.thewindowsclub.com/shortcuts-shell-commands-clsid-windows-8/ http://www.geoffchappell.com/studies/windows/shell/explorer/cmdline.htm http://www.howtogeek.com/257715/ http://www.lifewire.com/2626060/ http://www.winaero.com/blog/control-panel-context-menu-windows-10/ http://www.thewindowsclub.com/remove-click-context-menu-items-editors/ http://www.tenforums.com/tutorials/6051-add-personalize-classic-context-menu-windows-10-a.html http://www.techspot.com/guides/1670-windows-right-click-menu/ http://www.tenforums.com/tutorials/24451-add-bluetooth-context-menu-windows-10-a.html http://shortcutworld.com/Windows/win/Windows-Run-Commands_-Settings_-and-Start-Menu-Shortcuts http://www.computerhope.com/issues/ch001870.htm http://msdn.microsoft.com/library/windows/desktop/cc144191.aspx http://support.microsoft.com/help/192806/ http://social.technet.microsoft.com/wiki/contents/articles/4486.accessing-the-control-panel-via-the-commandline.aspx Control Panel (CP) items command lines + parameters: - Omnipotent/master/mega/'god mode' (OMG) Control Panel (all Control Panel items categorized + enumerated in bulleted list form): as Folder: @.{ED7BA470-8E54-465E-825C-99712043E01C} as Shortcut: EXPLORER.EXE SHELL:::{ED7BA470-8E54-465E-825C-99712043E01C} - Control Panel -> All Control Panel Items -> System (About) [hold WinKey + press Pause/Break]: as Folder: @.{BB06C0E4-D293-4f75-8A90-CB05B6477EEE} as Shortcut: EXPLORER.EXE SHELL:::{BB06C0E4-D293-4f75-8A90-CB05B6477EEE} - Control Panel behavior in Windows 7/8/8.1/10: as Folder: Small icons: @.{21EC2020-3AEA-1069-A2DD-08002B30309D} Large icons: @.{26EE0668-A00A-44D7-9371-BEB064C98683} as Shortcut: Small icons: EXPLORER.EXE SHELL:::{21EC2020-3AEA-1069-A2DD-08002B30309D} Large icons: EXPLORER.EXE SHELL:::{26EE0668-A00A-44D7-9371-BEB064C98683} - Control Panel -> All Control Panel Items -> Personalization -> Window Color and Appearance (Aero): as Command line: CONTROL.EXE /name Microsoft.Personalization /page pageColorization as Shortcut: EXPLORER.EXE SHELL:::{26EE0668-A00A-44D7-9371-BEB064C98683}\1\::{ED834ED6-4B5A-4bfe-8F11-A626DCB6A921}\pageColorization - Control Panel -> All Control Panel Items -> AutoPlay: as Command line: CONTROL.EXE /name Microsoft.AutoPlay as Folder: @.{9C60DE1E-E5FC-40f4-A487-460851A8D915} as Shortcut: EXPLORER.EXE SHELL:::{9C60DE1E-E5FC-40f4-A487-460851A8D915} - Control Panel -> All Control Panel Items -> Printers (Classic): as Command line: EXPLORER.EXE shell:PrintersFolder as Shortcut: EXPLORER.EXE SHELL:::{21ec2020-3aea-1069-a2dd-08002b30309d}\::{2227a280-3aea-1069-a2de-08002b30309d} - Control Panel -> All Control Panel Items -> Devices and Printers -> Bluetooth Devices: as Command line: Bluetooth Settings -> tab: Options: CONTROL.EXE bthprops.cpl,,1 RUNDLL32.EXE SHELL32.DLL,Control_RunDLL bthprops.cpl,,1 COM Ports: CONTROL.EXE bthprops.cpl,,2 RUNDLL32.EXE SHELL32.DLL,Control_RunDLL bthprops.cpl,,2 Hardware: CONTROL.EXE bthprops.cpl,,3 RUNDLL32.EXE SHELL32.DLL,Control_RunDLL bthprops.cpl,,3 Shared Folder: CONTROL.EXE bthprops.cpl,,4 RUNDLL32.EXE SHELL32.DLL,Control_RunDLL bthprops.cpl,,4 as Folder: @.{28803F59-3A75-4058-995F-4EE5503B023C} as Shortcut: EXPLORER.EXE SHELL:::{28803F59-3A75-4058-995F-4EE5503B023C} - Control Panel -> All Control Panel Items -> Network and Sharing Center -> Change adapter settings -> Your Connection -> drag connection name onto an empty Desktop spot or create shortcut [these examples may or may not work on your computer(s) depending on your connection(s) type(s)/name(s)]: as Folders: @.{38A98528-6CBF-4CA9-8DC0-B1E1D10F7B1B} @.{1fa9085f-25a2-489b-85d4-86326eedcd87} @.{BA126ADB-2166-11D1-B1D0-00805FC1270E} as Shortcuts: EXPLORER.EXE SHELL:::{20D04FE0-3AEA-1069-A2D8-08002B30309D}\::{21EC2020-3AEA-1069-A2DD-08002B30309D}\::{38A98528-6CBF-4CA9-8DC0-B1E1D10F7B1B} EXPLORER.EXE SHELL:::{38A98528-6CBF-4CA9-8DC0-B1E1D10F7B1B} EXPLORER.EXE SHELL:::{1fa9085f-25a2-489b-85d4-86326eedcd87} EXPLORER.EXE SHELL:::{BA126ADB-2166-11D1-B1D0-00805FC1270E} Right-click on an empty Desktop spot -> New -> create: Shortcut [.lnk] or Folder. - Control Panel -> All Control Panel Items -> Personalization -> Desktop Background: as Shortcut: EXPLORER.EXE SHELL:::{ED834ED6-4B5A-4bfe-8F11-A626DCB6A921} -Microsoft.Personalization\pageWallpaper - Control Panel -> All Control Panel Items -> Programs (and Features) -> (View) Installed Updates: as Folder: @.{d450a8a1-9568-45c7-9c0e-b4f9fb4537bd} as Shortcut: EXPLORER.EXE SHELL:::{d450a8a1-9568-45c7-9c0e-b4f9fb4537bd} - Task/Window Switcher [hold Alt + press Tab]: RUNDLL32.EXE SHELL32.DLL,-10114 as Folder: @.{3080F90E-D7AD-11D9-BD98-0000947B0257} as Shortcut: EXPLORER.EXE SHELL:::{3080F90E-D7AD-11D9-BD98-0000947B0257} - Recycle Bin: Control Panel -> All Control Panel Items -> Personalization -> Change Desktop Items -> check "Recycle Bin" box -> Apply/OK. as Folder: @.{645FF040-5081-101B-9F08-00AA002F954E} as Shortcuts: EXPLORER.EXE SHELL:::{645FF040-5081-101B-9F08-00AA002F954E} EXPLORER.EXE shell:recyclebinfolder * Personalization: ****************************************************************************** Font Size and DPI DpiScaling.exe Screen Resolution CONTROL.EXE desk.cpl,Settings,@Settings Screen Resolution CONTROL.EXE /name Microsoft.Display /page Settings Display CONTROL.EXE desk.cpl,Settings,@Settings Themes CONTROL.EXE desk.cpl,Themes,@Themes Screen Saver CONTROL.EXE desk.cpl,screensaver,@screensaver Multi Monitor CONTROL.EXE desk.cpl,Monitor,@Monitor Color Scheme CONTROL.EXE /name Microsoft.Personalization /page pageColorization Desktop Background CONTROL.EXE /name Microsoft.Personalization /page pageWallpaper * System Properties: ****************************************************************************** Performance Options SystemPropertiesPerformance.exe Remote Access SystemPropertiesRemote.exe Computer Name SystemPropertiesComputerName.exe System Protection SystemPropertiesProtection.exe Advanced System Properties SystemPropertiesAdvanced.exe Hardware SystemPropertiesHardware.exe Data Execution Prevention SystemPropertiesDataExecutionPrevention.exe * Programs + Features: ****************************************************************************** Add/Remove Programs CONTROL.EXE /name Microsoft.ProgramsAndFeatures Windows Features OptionalFeatures.exe * Regional + Language Options: ****************************************************************************** Keyboard CONTROL.EXE /name Microsoft.RegionalAndLanguageOptions /page /p:keyboard Location CONTROL.EXE /name Microsoft.RegionalAndLanguageOptions /page /p:location Administrative CONTROL.EXE /name Microsoft.RegionalAndLanguageOptions /page /p:administrative * Folder: ****************************************************************************** Folder searching RUNDLL32.EXE SHELL32.DLL,Options_RunDLL 2 View RUNDLL32.EXE SHELL32.DLL,Options_RunDLL 7 General RUNDLL32.EXE SHELL32.DLL,Options_RunDLL 0 File associations CONTROL.EXE /name Microsoft.DefaultPrograms /page pageFileAssoc * Power: ****************************************************************************** Edit current plan settings CONTROL.EXE /name Microsoft.PowerOptions /page pagePlanSettings System settings CONTROL.EXE /name Microsoft.PowerOptions /page pageGlobalSettings Create a power plan CONTROL.EXE /name Microsoft.PowerOptions /page pageCreateNewPlan Advanced Settings CONTROL.EXE powercfg.cpl,,3 * Accessibility (Ease of Access): ****************************************************************************** Ease of Access Center CONTROL.EXE /name Microsoft.EaseOfAccessCenter * Control Panel (CP) canonical names in Windows Vista/newer: http://docs.microsoft.com/windows/win32/shell/controlpanel-canonical-names/ ****************************************************************************** CONTROL.EXE desktop Display Properties CONTROL.EXE color Display Properties Appearance tab CONTROL.EXE date/time Date and Time Properties CONTROL.EXE international Regional and Language Options CONTROL.EXE mouse Mouse Properties CONTROL.EXE keyboard Keyboard Properties CONTROL.EXE printers Printers and Faxes folder CONTROL.EXE fonts Fonts folder * Control Panel (CP) canonical names in Windows 2000/XP/2003/newer: ****************************************************************************** CONTROL.EXE folders Folder Options CONTROL.EXE netware Novell NetWare (if installed) CONTROL.EXE telephony Phone and Modem Options CONTROL.EXE admintools Administrative Tools folder CONTROL.EXE schedtasks Scheduled Tasks folder CONTROL.EXE netconnections Network Connections folder CONTROL.EXE infrared Infrared Monitor (if installed) CONTROL.EXE userpasswords User Accounts main menu CONTROL.EXE userpasswords2 User Accounts accounts menu * Control Panel tool Command ****************************************************************************** Accessibility Options CONTROL.EXE access.cpl Add New Hardware CONTROL.EXE sysdm.cpl add new hardware Add/Remove Programs CONTROL.EXE appwiz.cpl Date/Time Properties CONTROL.EXE timedate.cpl Display Properties CONTROL.EXE desk.cpl FindFast CONTROL.EXE findfast.cpl Fonts Folder CONTROL.EXE fonts Internet Explorer Properties CONTROL.EXE inetcpl.cpl Joystick Properties CONTROL.EXE joy.cpl Keyboard Properties CONTROL.EXE main.cpl keyboard Microsoft Exchange (Windows Messaging) CONTROL.EXE mlcfg32.cpl Microsoft Mail Post Office CONTROL.EXE wgpocpl.cpl Modem Properties CONTROL.EXE modem.cpl Mouse Properties CONTROL.EXE main.cpl Multimedia Properties CONTROL.EXE mmsys.cpl Network Properties CONTROL.EXE netcpl.cpl Password Properties CONTROL.EXE password.cpl PC Card CONTROL.EXE main.cpl pc card (PCMCIA) Power Management (Windows 95) CONTROL.EXE main.cpl power Power Management (Windows 98) CONTROL.EXE powercfg.cpl Printers Folder CONTROL.EXE printers Regional Settings CONTROL.EXE intl.cpl Scanners and Cameras CONTROL.EXE sticpl.cpl Sound Properties CONTROL.EXE mmsys.cpl sounds System Properties CONTROL.EXE sysdm.cpl * Using RunDLL32 [RUNDLL32.EXE] commands in Windows Vista/newer: http://www.windows7tips.com/rundll32-vista-windows-7.html http://www.robvanderwoude.com/rundll.php http://www.majorgeeks.com/content/page/the_ultimate_list_of_rundll32_commands_for_windows_1087.html http://www.majorgeeks.com/content/page/here_are_all_the_rundll32_commands_for_windows_10.html http://www.tenforums.com/tutorials/77458-rundll32-commands-list-windows-10-a.html http://web.archive.org/web/20150317044746/http://www.vlaurie.com/computers2/Articles/control.htm http://web.archive.org/web/20150812103403/http://best-windows.vlaurie.com/rundll32.html http://www.commandwindows.com/windows7-commands.htm http://www.commandwindows.com/command3.htm http://www.commandwindows.com/runline.htm http://www.svolpi.ch/Windows/cmd.html http://www.eightforums.com/threads/36567/ Syntax: %WinDir%\SYSTEM32\RUNDLL32.EXE RunDLL32 commands can be used in shortcuts, DOS console BATch (.bat)/CoMmanD (.cmd) files, scripts, powershell, etc. Comprehensive list of RunDLL32 Control Panel (CP) commands [some may not work depending on Windows NTx OS edition(s) +/- bit strength(s) installed on your computer(s)]: Add/Remove/Uninstall Programs + Features: RUNDLL32.EXE SHELL32.DLL,Control_RunDLL appwiz.cpl,,0 Personalization -> Desktop Background (Wallpaper): RUNDLL32.EXE SHELL32.DLL,Control_RunDLL desk.cpl,,@Desktop Personalization -> Color and Appearance (Aero): RUNDLL32.EXE SHELL32.DLL,Control_RunDLL desk.cpl,Advanced,@Advanced Personalization -> Screen Saver: RUNDLL32.EXE SHELL32.DLL,Control_RunDLL desk.cpl,screensaver,@screensaver Content Advisor: RUNDLL32.EXE msrating.dll,RatingSetupUI Control Panel: RUNDLL32.EXE SHELL32.DLL,Control_RunDLL Device Installation Settings: RUNDLL32.EXE newdev.dll,DeviceInternetSettingUi RUNDLL32.EXE newdev.dll,DeviceInternetSettingUi 2 Delete Internet Explorer (IE) browsing files using RUNDLL32.EXE + InetCpl.cpl: http://www.winhelponline.com/blog/clear-ie-cache-command-line-rundll32/ http://www.superuser.com/questions/450014/ http://www.stackoverflow.com/questions/33447236/ http://social.msdn.microsoft.com/forums/ie/ce81943b-32b8-437b-b620-171c3d5893e7/ Delete Internet Explorer (IE) History: RUNDLL32.EXE InetCpl.cpl,ClearMyTracksByProcess 1 Delete Internet Explorer (IE) Cookies: RUNDLL32.EXE InetCpl.cpl,ClearMyTracksByProcess 2 Delete Internet Explorer (IE) Temporary Internet Files (TIF): RUNDLL32.EXE InetCpl.cpl,ClearMyTracksByProcess 4 Delete Internet Explorer (IE) Favorites Cached Data (FCD) + History: RUNDLL32.EXE InetCpl.cpl,ClearMyTracksByProcess 8 Delete Internet Explorer (IE) Form Data (FD): RUNDLL32.EXE InetCpl.cpl,ClearMyTracksByProcess 16 Delete Internet Explorer (IE) Passwords: RUNDLL32.EXE InetCpl.cpl,ClearMyTracksByProcess 32 Delete Internet Explorer (IE) Phishing Filter Data (PFD): RUNDLL32.EXE InetCpl.cpl,ClearMyTracksByProcess 64 Delete Internet Explorer (IE) Web Page Recovery Data: RUNDLL32.EXE InetCpl.cpl,ClearMyTracksByProcess 128 Delete All Internet Explorer (IE) browsing + Temporary Internet Files (TIF): RUNDLL32.EXE InetCpl.cpl,ClearMyTracksByProcess 255 Delete All Internet Explorer (IE) browsing + Temporary Internet Files (TIF) without GUI: RUNDLL32.EXE InetCpl.cpl,ClearMyTracksByProcess 256 Delete All Internet Explorer (IE) browsing + Temporary Internet Files (TIF) without using multi-threading delete: RUNDLL32.EXE InetCpl.cpl,ClearMyTracksByProcess 512 Delete Internet Explorer (IE) Private Mode Data (PMD): RUNDLL32.EXE InetCpl.cpl,ClearMyTracksByProcess 1024 Delete Internet Explorer (IE) Tracking Data (TD): RUNDLL32.EXE InetCpl.cpl,ClearMyTracksByProcess 2048 Delete Internet Explorer (IE) Add-ons Data (AoD): RUNDLL32.EXE InetCpl.cpl,ClearMyTracksByProcess 4096 Delete All Internet Explorer (IE) Add-ons settings + data (AoSD): RUNDLL32.EXE InetCpl.cpl,ClearMyTracksByProcess 4351 Delete Internet Explorer (IE) History + keep Favorites Cached Data (FCD): RUNDLL32.EXE InetCpl.cpl,ClearMyTracksByProcess 8192 Delete Internet Explorer (IE) download History: RUNDLL32.EXE InetCpl.cpl,ClearMyTracksByProcess 16384 Date and Time Properties: RUNDLL32.EXE SHELL32.DLL,Control_RunDLL timedate.cpl Ease of Access Center: RUNDLL32.EXE SHELL32.DLL,Control_RunDLL access.cpl Display Settings: RUNDLL32.EXE SHELL32.DLL,Control_RunDLL access.cpl,,3 Device Manager: RUNDLL32.EXE DEVMGR.DLL,DeviceManager_Execute RUNDLL32.EXE SHELL32.DLL,Control_RunDLL hdwwiz.cpl RUNDLL32.EXE SHELL32.DLL,Control_RunDLL hdwwiz.cpl,,0 Folder Options -> General: RUNDLL32.EXE SHELL32.DLL,Options_RunDLL 0 Folder Options -> File Types (Windows Vista/7 only): RUNDLL32.EXE SHELL32.DLL,Control_Options 2 Folder Options -> Search: RUNDLL32.EXE SHELL32.DLL,Options_RunDLL 2 Folder Options -> View: RUNDLL32.EXE SHELL32.DLL,Options_RunDLL 7 Forgotten Password Wizard: RUNDLL32.EXE KEYMGR.DLL,PRShowSaveWizardExW Devices and Printers -> Bluetooth Devices -> Bluetooth Settings: RUNDLL32.EXE SHELL32.DLL,Control_RunDLL bthprops.cpl,,1 Devices and Printers -> Bluetooth Devices -> COM Ports: RUNDLL32.EXE SHELL32.DLL,Control_RunDLL bthprops.cpl,,2 Devices and Printers -> Bluetooth Devices -> Hardware: RUNDLL32.EXE SHELL32.DLL,Control_RunDLL bthprops.cpl,,3 Devices and Printers -> Bluetooth Devices -> Shared Folder: RUNDLL32.EXE SHELL32.DLL,Control_RunDLL bthprops.cpl,,4 Devices and Printers -> (Set up USB) Game Controllers -> Joystick Properties: RUNDLL32.EXE SHELL32.DLL,Control_RunDLL joy.cpl Infrared (IR) Properties: RUNDLL32.EXE SHELL32.DLL,Control_RunDLL irprops.cpl Hibernate: RUNDLL32.EXE POWRPROF.DLL,SetSuspendState Internet Explorer (IE) Properties -> General: RUNDLL32.EXE SHELL32.DLL,Control_RunDLL inetcpl.cpl RUNDLL32.EXE SHELL32.DLL,Control_RunDLL inetcpl.cpl,,0 Internet Explorer (IE) Properties -> Security: RUNDLL32.EXE SHELL32.DLL,Control_RunDLL inetcpl.cpl,,1 Internet Explorer (IE) Properties -> Privacy: RUNDLL32.EXE SHELL32.DLL,Control_RunDLL inetcpl.cpl,,2 Internet Explorer (IE) Properties -> Content: RUNDLL32.EXE SHELL32.DLL,Control_RunDLL inetcpl.cpl,,3 Internet Explorer (IE) Properties -> Connections: RUNDLL32.EXE SHELL32.DLL,Control_RunDLL inetcpl.cpl,,4 Internet Explorer (IE) Properties -> Programs: RUNDLL32.EXE SHELL32.DLL,Control_RunDLL inetcpl.cpl,,5 Internet Explorer (IE) Properties -> Advanced: RUNDLL32.EXE SHELL32.DLL,Control_RunDLL inetcpl.cpl,,6 Keyboard Properties: RUNDLL32.EXE SHELL32.DLL,Control_RunDLL main.cpl @1 Lock Screen: RUNDLL32.EXE USER32.DLL,LockWorkStation Swap Left and Right Mouse Buttons: RUNDLL32.EXE USER32.DLL,SwapMouseButton Mouse Properties: RUNDLL32.EXE SHELL32.DLL,Control_RunDLL main.cpl @0,0 Keyboard Properties: RUNDLL32.EXE SHELL32.DLL,Control_RunDLL main.cpl keyboard Map Network Drive Wizard: RUNDLL32.EXE SHELL32.DLL,SHHelpShortcuts_RunDLL Connect Network Connections: RUNDLL32.EXE SHELL32.DLL,Control_RunDLL ncpa.cpl Pen, Tablet and Touch: RUNDLL32.EXE SHELL32.DLL,Control_RunDLL TabletPC.cpl Pen, Tablet and Touch -> General: RUNDLL32.EXE SHELL32.DLL,Control_RunDLL TabletPC.cpl @1,general Pen, Tablet and Touch -> Buttons: RUNDLL32.EXE SHELL32.DLL,Control_RunDLL TabletPC.cpl @1,buttons Pen, Tablet and Touch -> Flicks: RUNDLL32.EXE SHELL32.DLL,Control_RunDLL TabletPC.cpl @0,flicks Pen, Tablet and Touch -> Touch: RUNDLL32.EXE SHELL32.DLL,Control_RunDLL TabletPC.cpl @0,touch Sync Center -> Offline Files: RUNDLL32.EXE SHELL32.DLL,Control_RunDLL cscui.dll RUNDLL32.EXE SHELL32.DLL,Control_RunDLL cscui.dll,2 Organize Internet Explorer (IE) Favorites: RUNDLL32.EXE SHDOCVW.DLL,DoOrganizeFavDlg Open With -> replace FileName.ext with an actual file name + extension: RUNDLL32.EXE SHELL32.DLL,OpenAs_RunDLL FileName.ext Printer User Interface command line parameters: RUNDLL32.EXE PRINTUI.DLL,PrintUIEntry /? Printer Management Folder: RUNDLL32.EXE SHELL32.DLL,SHHelpShortcuts_RunDLL PrintersFolder Power Options: RUNDLL32.EXE SHELL32.DLL,Control_RunDLL powercfg.cpl Process Idle Tasks (Windows XP/2003 only): http://web.archive.org/web/20101218135715/http://www.microsoft.com/whdc/archive/benchmark.mspx RUNDLL32.EXE ADVAPI32.DLL,ProcessIdleTasks Regional and Language Options -> Formats: RUNDLL32.EXE SHELL32.DLL,Control_RunDLL intl.cpl RUNDLL32.EXE SHELL32.DLL,Control_RunDLL intl.cpl,,0 Regional and Language Options -> Location: RUNDLL32.EXE SHELL32.DLL,Control_RunDLL intl.cpl,,1 Regional and Language Options -> Administrative: RUNDLL32.EXE SHELL32.DLL,Control_RunDLL intl.cpl,,2 Usernames and Passwords: RUNDLL32.EXE KEYMGR.DLL,KRShowKeyMgr Safely Remove Hardware (Plug/Unplug Removable Devices): RUNDLL32.EXE SHELL32.DLL,Control_RunDLL HotPlug.dll Sound Properties: RUNDLL32.EXE SHELL32.DLL,Control_RunDLL mmsys.cpl,,0 System Properties -> Advanced: RUNDLL32.EXE SHELL32.DLL,Control_RunDLL sysdm.cpl,,3 System Properties -> System Protection: RUNDLL32.EXE SHELL32.DLL,Control_RunDLL sysdm.cpl,,4 System Properties -> Automatic Updates: RUNDLL32.EXE SHELL32.DLL,Control_RunDLL sysdm.cpl,,5 System Properties -> Environment Variables...: RUNDLL32.EXE sysdm.cpl,EditEnvironmentVariables Taskbar and Start Menu/Orb Properties: RUNDLL32.EXE SHELL32.DLL,Options_RunDLL 1 User Accounts: RUNDLL32.EXE SHELL32.DLL,Control_RunDLL nusrmgr.cpl Local User and Groups (Windows 7/8/8.1/2012/10/2016/2019/11/2022 only): MMC.EXE /S lusrmgr.msc Windows Security Center (WSC) -> Security and Maintenance: RUNDLL32.EXE SHELL32.DLL,Control_RunDLL wscui.cpl Windows -> About: RUNDLL32.EXE SHELL32.DLL,ShellAboutW Windows Fonts Installation Folder: RUNDLL32.EXE SHELL32.DLL,SHHelpShortcuts_RunDLL FontsFolder Windows Firewall: RUNDLL32.EXE SHELL32.DLL,Control_RunDLL firewall.cpl Wireless Network Setup: RUNDLL32.EXE SHELL32.DLL,Control_RunDLL NetSetup.cpl,@0,WNSW 3D Window (Task) Switcher = Flip3D (Aero) (Windows Vista/7 only): RUNDLL32.EXE DwmApi.dll #105 Windows 16-Bit Emulation Control Panel (Windows 10 only): http://www.fileinspect.com/fileinfo/ntvdmcpl-dll/ RUNDLL32.EXE SHELL32.DLL,Control_RunDLL ntvdmcpl.dll Windows To Go Startup Options (Windows 10 only): RUNDLL32.EXE pwlauncher.dll,ShowPortableWorkspaceLauncherConfigurationUX * Use Microsoft Management Console (MMC) [MMC.EXE] snap-in control (.msc) precompiled script files in Windows NTx [2000/XP/2003/Vista/2008/7/8/8.1/2012/10/2016/2019/11/2022/newer]: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Microsoft_Management_Console http://docs.microsoft.com/windows-server/administration/windows-commands/mmc/ http://msdn.microsoft.com/library/bb742441.aspx http://msdn.microsoft.com/library/bb742442.aspx http://www.groovypost.com/tips/mmc-exe-windows-process-safe-virus/ http://www.ghacks.net/2017/06/10/windows-msc-files-overview/ http://www.mdgx.com/add.htm#MMC Syntax: MMC.EXE File paths, file names, file extensions + optional arguments/parameters are case insensitive. MMC commands can be used in shortcuts, DOS console BATch (.bat)/CoMmanD (.cmd) files, scripts, powershell, etc. MMC command line using /S (Silent) parameter (example): MMC.EXE /S services.msc NOTE: Microsoft quietly discontinued the /S (Silent) MMC parameter from Windows 8/newer. :-( By default *.msc files are associated with %WinDir%\SYSTEM32\MMC.EXE, therefore they can be run by themselves (example): services.msc unless you need to run them with specific command line arguments/parameters, in which case you need to use the MMC command in front of the *.msc file name, and followed by respective parameter(s) (see example above). Most *.msc files are located in the %WinDir%\SYSTEM32 folder [%WinDir% = usually C:\WINDOWS], listed in your system PATH. View all directories/folders listed in your system PATH from a DOS console command prompt (%WinDir%\SYSTEM32\CMD.EXE): right-click CMD shortcut/CMD.EXE -> Run as Administrator -> run this command -> press Enter: PATH List of management console snap-in (*.msc) files: http://www.ss64.com/nt/syntax-mmc.html * Administrative Tools [.msc files -> see above]: Administrative Tools = CONTROL.EXE admintools Authorization Manager = azman.msc Component Services = dcomcnfg.exe Certificate Manager = certmgr.msc DirectX Diagnostic Tool = dxdiag.exe Display Languages = lpksetup.exe ODBC Data Source Administrator = odbcad32.exe File Signature Verification Tool = sigverif.exe Group Policy Editor = gpedit.msc Add Hardware Wizard = hdwwiz.cpl iSCSI Initiator = iscsicpl.exe Iexpress Wizard = iexpress.exe Local Security Settings = secpol.msc Microsoft Support Diagnostic Tool = msdt.exe Microsoft Management Console = mmc.exe Print management = printmanagement.msc Printer User Interface = printui.exe Problems Steps Recorder = psr.exe People Near Me = p2phost.exe Registry Editor = regedit.exe or regedt32.exe Resoure Monitor = resmon.exe System Configuration Utility = msconfig.exe Resultant Set of Policy = rsop.msc SQL Server Client Configuration = cliconfg.exe Task Manager = taskmgr.exe [also LaunchTM.exe in Windows 10] Trusted Platform Module = tpm.msc TPM Security Hardware = TpmInit.exe Windows Remote Assistance = msra.exe Windows Share Folder Creation Wizard = shrpubw.exe Windows Update Manager = wusa.exe Windows System Security Tool = syskey.exe Windows Script Host Settings = wscript.exe Windows Version = winver.exe Windows (Defender) Firewall with Advanced Security = wf.msc Windows Memory Diagnostic = MdSched.exe Windows Malicious Removal Tool (MRT) = mrt.exe * Computer Management: Management Saved Console (.msc) script files are associated by default with and executed by Microsoft Management Console (MMC.EXE) snap-in control tool, and most of them are located in the %WinDir%\SYSTEM32 folder [%WinDir% = usually C:\WINDOWS]. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Microsoft_Management_Console Command line (example): MMC.EXE /S services.msc Computer Management = compmgmt.msc or CompMgmtLauncher.exe Task Scheduler = CONTROL.EXE schedtasks or taskschd.msc Event Viewer = eventvwr.msc Shared Folders = fsmgmt.msc Local Users and Groups = lusrmgr.msc Performance Monitor = perfmon.msc Device Manager = devmgmt.msc Disk Management = diskmgmt.msc Windows Services = services.msc Windows Management Infrastructure (WMI) = wmimgmt.msc * Control Panel: Control Panel = CONTROL.EXE Action (Security) Center = wscui.cpl AutoPlay = CONTROL.EXE /name Microsoft.AutoPlay Backup and Restore = sdclt.exe Create a System Repair disc = recdisc.exe BDE Administrator = bdeadmin.cpl Color Management = colorcpl.exe Credential Manager = CONTROL.EXE /name Microsoft.CredentialManager Credential Manager Stored User Names and Passwords = credwiz.exe Date and Time Properties = timedate.cpl Default Programs = CONTROL.EXE /name Microsoft.DefaultPrograms Set Program Access and Computer Defaults = CONTROL.EXE appwiz.cpl,,3 or ComputerDefaults Devices and Printers = CONTROL.EXE Printers Devices and Printers Add a Device = DevicePairingWizard.exe Display = dpiscaling.exe Screen Resolution = desk.cpl Display Color Calibration = dccw.exe Cleartype Text Tuner = cttune.exe Folders Options = CONTROL.EXE Folders Fonts = CONTROL.EXE Fonts Getting Started = GettingStarted.exe HomeGroup = CONTROL.EXE /name Microsoft.HomeGroup Indexing Options = CONTROL.EXE /name Microsoft.IndexingOptions Internet Explorer (IE) Properties = inetcpl.cpl Keyboard = CONTROL.EXE keyboard Location and Other Sensors = CONTROL.EXE /name Microsoft.LocationandOtherSensors Location Notifications = LocationNotifications.exe Mouse = CONTROL.EXE mouse or main.cpl or CONTROL.EXE main.cpl,,0 Network and Sharing Center = CONTROL.EXE /name Microsoft.NetworkandSharingCenter Network Connections = CONTROL.EXE NetConnections or ncpa.cpl Notification Area Icons = CONTROL.EXE /name Microsoft.NotificationAreaIcons Parental Controls = CONTROL.EXE /name Microsoft.ParentalControls Performance Information = CONTROL.EXE /name Microsoft.PerformanceInformationandTools Personalization = CONTROL.EXE Desktop Windows Color and Appearance (Aero) = CONTROL.EXE Color Phone and Modem Options = telephon.cpl Power Configuration = powercfg.cpl Programs and Features = appwiz.cpl or CONTROL.EXE appwiz.cpl Optional Features Manager = OptionalFeatures.exe or CONTROL.EXE appwiz.cpl,,2 Recovery = CONTROL.EXE /name Microsoft.Recovery Regional and Language = intl.cpl RemoteApp = CONTROL.EXE /name Microsoft.RemoteAppandDesktopConnections Sound = mmsys.cpl Personalization (Desktop Background, Themes, Colors, Appearance, Sounds, Screen Saver) = CONTROL.EXE desk.cpl,,2 Screen Saver = CONTROL.EXE desk.cpl,,1 Volume Mixer = sndvol.exe System Properties = sysdm.cpl or hold WinKey + press Pause/Break System Properties ComputerName tab = SystemPropertiesComputerName.exe System Properties Hardware tab = SystemPropertiesHardware.exe System Properties Advanced tab = SystemPropertiesAdvanced.exe System Properties Performance Options = SystemPropertiesPerformance.exe System Properties Data Execution Prevention = SystemPropertiesDataExecutionPrevention.exe System Properties Protection tab = SystemPropertiesProtection.exe System Properties Remote tab = SystemPropertiesRemote.exe Windows Activation = slui.exe Windows Activation Phone Numbers = slui.exe 4 Taskbar and Start Menu = CONTROL.EXE /name Microsoft.TaskbarandStartMenu Troubleshooting = CONTROL.EXE /name Microsoft.Troubleshooting User Accounts = CONTROL.EXE /name Microsoft.UserAccounts User Account Control Settings = UserAccountControlSettings.exe User Accounts / Windows domain version = netplwiz.exe or CONTROL.EXE Userpasswords2 Encryption File System = rekeywiz.exe Windows Anytime Upgrade = WindowsAnytimeUpgradeui.exe Windows Anytime Upgrade Results = WindowsAnytimeUpgradeResults.exe Windows CardSpace = CONTROL.EXE /name Microsoft.cardspace Windows (Defender) Firewall = firewall.cpl or CONTROL.EXE /name Microsoft.WindowsFirewall WindowsSideshow = CONTROL.EXE /name Microsoft.WindowsSideshow Windows Update = CONTROL.EXE /name Microsoft.WindowsUpdate (CONTROL.EXE update) (wuapp.exe) Windows Update -> Change Settings = CONTROL.EXE /name Microsoft.WindowsUpdate /page pageSettings * Accessories: Calculator = calc.exe Command Prompt = cmd.exe http://docs.microsoft.com/windows-server/administration/windows-commands/cmd/ Connect to a Network Projector = NetProj.exe Presentation Settings = PresentationSettings.exe Connect/switch to a second screen/projector = displayswitch.exe or hold WinKey + press P Notepad = notepad.exe Microsoft Paint = mspaint.exe Remote Desktop Connection = mstsc.exe Run... [hold WinKey + press R] or run this command: RUNDLL32.EXE SHELL32.DLL,#61 Snipping Tool = snippingtool.exe Sound Recorder = soundrecorder.exe Sticky Note = StikyNot.exe Sync Center = mobsync.exe Windows Mobility Center [laptops/portables only] = mblctr.exe or hold WinKey + press X Windows Explorer = explorer.exe or hold WinKey + press E Wordpad = write.exe or wordpad.exe Ease of Access Center = utilman.exe or hold WinKey + press U Magnifier = magnify.exe Narrator = Narrator.exe On Screen Keyboard = osk.exe Private Character Editor = eudcedit.exe Character Map = charmap.exe Ditilizer Calibration Tool = tabcal.exe Disk Cleanup Utility = cleanmgr.exe Defragment User Interface = dfrgui.exe Internet Explorer (IE) = iexplore.exe Internet Explorer (IE) no add-ons = iexplore.exe -extoff Internet Explorer (IE) no home page = iexplore.exe about:blank Phone Dialer = dialer.exe Printer Migration = PrintBrmUi.exe Rating System = ticrf.exe System Information = msinfo32.exe System Restore = rstrui.exe Windows Easy Transfer = migwiz.exe Windows Media Player = wmplayer.exe Windows Media Player DVD Player = dvdplay.exe Windows Fax and Scan Cover Page Editor = fxscover.exe Windows Fax and Scan = wfs.exe Windows Image Acquisition (scanners, copiers) = wiaacmgr.exe Windows PowerShell = PowerShell.exe [C:\WINDOWS\System32\WindowsPowerShell\v1.0\PowerShell.exe = default location] Example of "fully loaded" PowerShell command line: PowerShell.exe -noExit -ExecutionPolicy Unrestricted -ImportSystemModules -Command Set-Location -literalPath '%V' http://docs.microsoft.com/windows-server/administration/windows-commands/powershell/ http://docs.microsoft.com/powershell/module/microsoft.powershell.core/about/about_powershell_exe/ http://docs.microsoft.com/powershell/module/microsoft.powershell.security/set-executionpolicy/ http://www.ss64.com/ps/powershell.html http://www.ss64.com/ps/ http://www.ss64.com/ps/syntax-elevate.html Windows PowerShell ISE (Integrated Scripting Environment) = powershell_ise.exe http://docs.microsoft.com/powershell/module/microsoft.powershell.core/about/about_powershell_ise_exe/ XPS Viewer = xpsrchvw.exe * Other Shell/User Folders: Open Documents folder = Documents Open Pictures folder = Pictures Open Music folder = Music Open Videos folder = Videos Open Downloads folder = Downloads Open Favorites folder = Favorites Open Recent folder = Recent Logs out of Windows = Logoff Locks User Account = hold WinKey + press L * Shell Commands in Windows Vista/newer: http://www.ss64.com/nt/shell.html http://www.winhelponline.com/blog/shell-commands-to-access-the-special-folders/ http://www.winaero.com/list-of-shell-commands-in-windows-10/ http://www.tenforums.com/tutorials/3109-shell-commands-list-windows-10-a.html http://www.windowslearning.net/articles/list-of-windows-10-shell-commands.php http://www.techradar.com/news/computing/pc/shell-folders-the-best-kept-windows-time-saving-secret-464668/ All Shell commands must be preceded by EXPLORER.EXE and 1 space. Example: EXPLORER.EXE shell:AppData and can be executed from the Run... [hold WinKey + press R] box. Shell Command Description ****************************************************************************** shell:AccountPictures Account Pictures shell:AddNewProgramsFolder Programs Control Panel item shell:Administrative Tools Administrative Tools shell:AppData C:\Users\%UserName%\Appdata\Roaming = %AppData% shell:Application Shortcuts Modern Apps shortcuts shell:AppsFolder Installed Modern Apps shell:AppUpdatesFolder Installed Updates Control Panel item shell:Cache Internet Explorer (IE) Cache [Temporary Internet Files (TIF)] shell:CD Burning Temporary Burn shell:ChangeRemoveProgramsFolder Uninstall Program Control Panel item shell:Common Administrative Tools Administrative Tools for all users shell:Common AppData C:\ProgramData = %ProgramData% shell:Common Desktop Public Desktop = same for all users shell:Common Documents Public Documents shell:Common Programs All Users Programs = part of Start Menu + used by Start screen shell:Common Start Menu All Users Start Menu shell:Common Startup Startup = all users shell:Common Templates Startup = new documents, templates (MS Office) shell:CommonDownloads Public Downloads shell:CommonMusic Public Music shell:CommonPictures Public Pictures shell:CommonRingtones Public Ringtones shell:CommonVideo Public Videos shell:ConflictFolder Control Panel\All Control Panel Items\Sync Center\Conflicts item shell:ConnectionsFolder Control Panel\All Control Panel Items\Network Connections item shell:Contacts Contacts = Address book shell:ControlPanelFolder Control Panel shell:Cookies Internet Explorer (IE) Cookies shell:CredentialManager C:\Users\%UserName%\AppData\Roaming\Microsoft\Credentials shell:CryptoKeys C:\Users\%UserName%\AppData\Roaming\Microsoft\Crypto shell:CSCFolder Not valid in Windows 7/8/8.1/10 = Offline files shell:Desktop Desktop = different for each user shell:Device Metadata Store C:\ProgramData\Microsoft\Windows\DeviceMetadataStore shell:DocumentsLibrary Documents Library shell:Downloads Downloads shell:DpapiKeys C:\Users\%UserName%\AppData\Roaming\Microsoft\Protect shell:Favorites Favorites shell:Fonts C:\WINDOWS\Fonts = %WinDir%\Fonts shell:Games Games Explorer item shell:GameTasks C:\Users\%UserName%\AppData\Local\Microsoft\Windows\GameExplorer shell:History C:\Users\%UserName%\AppData\Local\Microsoft\Windows\History = Internet Explorer (IE) browsing history shell:HomeGroupCurrentUserFolder Home Group for current user shell:HomeGroupFolder Home Group root shell:ImplicitAppShortcuts C:\Users\%UserName%\AppData\Roaming\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Quick Launch\User Pinned\ImplicitAppShortcuts shell:InternetFolder Internet Explorer (IE) shell:Libraries Libraries shell:Links Favorites = Explorer menu shell:LocalAppData C:\Users\%UserName%\AppData\Local shell:LocalAppDataLow C:\Users\%UserName%\AppData\LocalLow shell:LocalizedResourcesDir Not valid in Windows 8/8.1/10 shell:MAPIFolder Microsoft Outlook shell:MusicLibrary Music Library shell:My Music My Music (not Library) shell:My Pictures My Pictures (not Library) shell:My Video My Videos (not Library) shell:MyComputerFolder Computer/Drives shell:NetHood C:\Users\%UserName%\AppData\Roaming\Microsoft\Windows\Network Shortcuts shell:NetworkPlacesFolder Network Places = Computers and Devices instaleld on respective network shell:OEM Links May work only in Windows 8/8.1/10 OEM editions [?] shell:Original Images Not functional in Windows 8/8.1/10 shell:Personal My Documents (not Library) shell:PhotoAlbums Saved slideshows = Not implemented yet shell:PicturesLibrary Pictures Library shell:Playlists Stored WMP Playlists shell:PrintersFolder Classic Printers (not Devices and Printers) shell:PrintHood C:\Users\%UserName%\AppData\Roaming\Microsoft\Windows\Printer Shortcuts shell:Profile User profile = %UserProfile% = C:\Users\%UserName% shell:ProgramFiles C:\Program Files = %ProgramFiles% shell:ProgramFilesCommon C:\Program Files\Common Files shell:ProgramFilesCommonX86 C:\Program Files (x86)\Common Files = Windows 64-bit (x64) only shell:ProgramFilesX86 C:\Program Files (x86) = Windows 64-bit (x64) only shell:Programs C:\Users\%UserName%\AppData\Roaming\Microsoft\Windows\Start Menu\Programs = Per user Start Menu Programs shell:Public C:\Users\Public shell:PublicAccountPictures C:\Users\Public\AccountPictures shell:PublicGameTasks C:\ProgramData\Microsoft\Windows\GameExplorer shell:PublicLibraries C:\Users\Public\Libraries shell:Quick Launch C:\Users\%UserName%\AppData\Roaming\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Quick Launch shell:Recent Recent Items = Recent Documents shell:RecordedTVLibrary Recorded TV Library shell:RecycleBinFolder Recycle Bin shell:ResourceDir C:\WINDOWS\Resources = %WinDir%\Resources stores visual styles shell:Ringtones C:\Users\%UserName%\AppData\Local\Microsoft\Windows\Ringtones shell:Roamed Tile Images Not implemented yet = reserved for future use shell:Roaming Tiles C:\Users\%UserName%\AppData\Local\Microsoft\Windows\RoamingTiles shell:SavedGames Saved Games shell:Screenshots Win+Print Screen screen shots shell:Searches Saved Searches shell:SearchHomeFolder Windows Search UI shell:SendTo Items visible in Send to menu shell:Start Menu C:\Users\%UserName%\AppData\Roaming\Microsoft\Windows\Start Menu = Logged on User Start Menu shell:Startup Logged on User Startup shell:SyncCenterFolder Control Panel\All Control Panel Items\Sync Center shell:SyncResultsFolder Control Panel\All Control Panel Items\Sync Center\Sync Results shell:SyncSetupFolder Control Panel\All Control Panel Items\Sync Center\Sync Setup shell:System C:\WINDOWS\System32 = %WinDir%\System32 shell:SystemCertificates C:\Users\%UserName%\AppData\Roaming\Microsoft\SystemCertificates shell:SystemX86 C:\WINDOWS\SysWOW64 = %WinDir%\SysWOW64 = Windows 64-bit (x64) only shell:Templates C:\Users\%UserName%\AppData\Roaming\Microsoft\Windows\Templates shell:User Pinned C:\Users\%UserName%\AppData\Roaming\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Quick Launch\User Pinned = Pinned items shell:UserProfiles C:\Users = Users profiles shell:UserProgramFiles Not implemented yet = reserved for future use shell:UserProgramFilesCommon Not implemented yet = reserved for future use shell:UsersFilesFolder Current user profile shell:UsersLibrariesFolder Libraries shell:VideosLibrary Videos Library shell:Windows C:\WINDOWS = %WinDir% Public Root DNS Servers * Public Root DNS Servers: http://www.lifewire.com/2626062/ http://twitgoo.com/best-free-dns-servers/ http://public-dns.info/ http://public-dns.info/nameserver/us.html http://servers.opennicproject.org/ http://www.publicdns.xyz/ http://www.tech-faq.com/public-dns-servers.html http://www.getdriver.com/how-to/2498/free-fast-public-dns-server-faster-browsing-experience.html http://www.zerodollartips.com/best-public-dns-servers-fastest-dns-servers/ http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Root_name_server * Fix DNS by using public root DNS servers: http://www.zdnet.com/blog/networking/fixing-dns-woes-for-comcast-users-and-everyone-else/ * Configure IP address and DNS: http://www.tweaks.com/windows/40339/ * DNS Jumper (DNSJumper) tests + changes to fastest + closest public root DNS servers -> right-click DNSJumper.exe -> Run as as Administrator -> click Benchmark button: http://www.sordum.org/7952/dns-jumper-v2-2/ File: http://www.sordum.org/files/downloads.php?dns-jumper * Domain Name Speed (DNS) Benchmark (DNSBench) tests fastest + closest public root DNS servers -> right-click DNSBench.exe -> Run as Administrator -> click Fastest DNS button -> click Start DNS test button: http://www.grc.com/dns/benchmark.htm File: http://www.grc.com/files/DNSBench.exe * Complete Internet Repair (CIR) 32-bit + 64-bit suite of tools diagnose + repair network/internet connectivity: http://www.rizonesoft.com/downloads/complete-internet-repair/ CIR Portable: http://www.rizonesoft.com/download/3905/ File: http://www.majorgeeks.com/files/details/complete_internet_repair.html * Automate customization of NameServer Registry REG_SZ values: http://technet.microsoft.com/library/cc978468.aspx Setup/change IPv4 (and IPv6 if applicable) public root DNS servers Registry entries (example using default home computer internet connection name: "Local Area Connection" = modify to match your connection name if different, and Cloudflare public root DNS servers): Open Notepad or similar/better free(ware) plain text/ASCII editor: http://www.mdgx.com/toy.htm#TXT -> copy & paste text strings between Cut & Paste lines below -> save BATch file as Root_DNS_Servers.bat (example). - If using Windows 7 or 7 SP1 -> right-click on Root_DNS_Servers.bat -> Run as Administrator -> reboot. - If using Windows 8, 8.1, 2012, 10, 2016, 2019 or newer -> right-click on Root_DNS_Servers.bat -> select Open with -> select Notepad or your favorite plain text/ASCII editor (browse to executable if needed) -> remark (comment) all Windows XP... and Windows 7... NETSH.EXE lines by adding ":: " (double colon + space) in front of them -> enable the 2 remarked (commented) Windows 8/8.1/2012/10/2016/2019/11/2022 NETSH.EXE lines by deleting the ":: " (double colon + space) in front of them -> save your file -> right-click on it -> Run as Administrator -> reboot. - If using Windows XP or 2003 -> right-click on Root_DNS_Servers.bat -> select Open with -> select Notepad or your favorite plain text/ASCII editor -> remark (comment) all Windows 7... and Windows 8... NETSH.EXE lines by adding ":: " (double colon + space) in front of them -> enable the 2 remarked (commented) Windows XP/2003 NETSH.EXE lines by deleting the ":: " (double colon + space) in front of them -> save your file -> right-click on it -> Run... [hold WinKey + press R] -> run batch file below [customize it first: change IP addresses below to other/faster public root DNS servers] -> reboot. -----Begin cut & paste here----- @ECHO OFF IF NOT "%OS%"=="Windows_NT" GOTO END :: Cloudflare public root DNS servers (example): :: * Windows 7/7 SP1 only: NETSH.EXE interface ip set dns "Local Area Connection" static 1.1.1.1 NETSH.EXE interface ip add dns "Local Area Connection" 1.0.0.1 index=2 :: * Windows 8/8.1/2012/10/2016/2019/11/2022 only: :: NETSH.EXE interface ipv4 set dns "Local Area Connection" static 1.1.1.1 :: NETSH.EXE interface ipv4 add dns "Local Area Connection" 1.0.0.1 index=2 :: * Windows XP/2003 only: :: NETSH.EXE interface ip set address dns name="Local Area Connection" static 1.1.1.1 :: NETSH.EXE interface ip add address dns name="Local Area Connection" 1.0.0.1 index=2 :END EXIT ------End cut & paste here------ This batch file (name it and save it as whatever you wish, just make sure it has the .BAT or .CMD extension) searches the Registry database for the current/active network connection, and adds/changes the public root DNS servers (example using Cloudflare servers) to the matching NameServer value(s): -----Begin cut & paste here----- @ECHO OFF IF NOT "%OS%"=="Windows_NT" GOTO END :: * Windows 8/8.1/2012/10/2016/2019/11/2022 only: FOR /F "skip=2 tokens=4*" %%a IN ('NetSh Interface IPv4 Show Interfaces') DO ( CALL :Network_Adapter %%a "%%b" ) :: PAUSE EXIT /B :Network_Adapter :: %1=State :: %2=Name (quoted); %~2=Name (unquoted) IF %1==connected ( :: Run your commands here (example): :: ECHO %2 :: Primary public DNS server: NETSH.EXE interface ipv4 set dnsservers %2 static 1.1.1.1 :: Secondary public DNS server: NETSH.EXE interface ipv4 add dnsservers %2 1.0.0.1 index=2 :: NETSH.EXE int ip reset %2 ) :: PAUSE EXIT /B :END EXIT ------End cut & paste here------ * Customize public root DNS servers step-by-step: http://developers.google.com/speed/public-dns/docs/using/ - Windows 8/8.1/10: http://support.opendns.com/hc/articles/228006907/ Start menu -> Control Panel -> Network and Sharing Center -> Active Networks -> click item right side of Connections: -> "your Network Connection name" (typical examples): "Ethernet" (direct broadband modem connection), "Local Area Connection" (direct router connection) or "Wi-Fi" (Wi-Fi connection) -> connection Status -> General tab -> Properties -> scroll down -> select Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP/IPv4) -> Properties -> Use the following DNS server addresses: -> type desired IP addresses (example using Cloudflare public root DNS servers): Preferred (1st) DNS Server: 1.1.1.1 Alternate (2nd) DNS Server: 1.0.0.1 Click OK -> exit all dialogs/windows -> reboot. - Windows 7/7 SP1: http://www.sevenforums.com/tutorials/12421-local-area-connection-status-create-shortcut.html Start menu -> Control Panel -> Network and Sharing Center -> View network status and tasks -> View Active networks -> click item right side of Connections: -> "your Network Connection name" (typical examples): "Ethernet" (direct broadband modem connection), "Local Area Connection" (direct router connection) or "Wi-Fi" (Wi-Fi connection) -> connection Status -> General tab -> Properties -> Connection Properties General tab -> scroll down -> select Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP/IPv4) -> Properties -> Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP/IPv4) Properties General tab -> scroll down -> select (x) -> Use the following DNS server IP addresses: -> type desired IP addresses (example using Cloudflare public root DNS servers): Preferred (1st) DNS Server: 1.1.1.1 Alternate (2nd) DNS Server: 1.0.0.1 Click OK -> exit all dialogs/windows -> reboot. - Windows XP/2003: http://www.webnots.com/how-to-change-dns-server-ips-in-windows-xp/ Start menu -> Control Panel -> Network Connections -> select current connection -> "your Network Connection name" (typical examples): "LAN" (Local Area Network connection) or "Wireless" (Wi-Fi connection) -> connection Status -> General tab -> Properties -> Connection Properties General tab -> scroll down -> select Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) -> Properties -> Internet Protocol Version (TCP/IP) Properties General tab -> scroll down -> select (x) -> Use the following DNS server IP addresses: -> type desired IP addresses (example using Cloudflare public root DNS servers): Preferred (1st) DNS Server: 1.1.1.1 Alternate (2nd) DNS Server: 1.0.0.1 Click OK -> exit all dialogs/windows -> reboot. - Router (example using NETGEAR routers): http://kb.netgear.com/30510/ Type router IP address in your web browser (example): http://192.168.1.1/ Type user name (usually admin) + password (if any) to log on into your router web browser interface (example): router Menu (interface varies depending on brand/model/firmware version) -> Internet -> DNS (Name)Server settings -> Status -> router -> Basic Setup -> check Static DNS box -> type desired IP addresses (example using Cloudflare public root DNS servers): Primary Static DNS Server (DNS1): 1.1.1.1 Secondary Static DNS Server (DNS2): 1.0.0.1 router Basic Setup Help -> Apply/Save changes -> reset router (if needed). * DNS Client Service caches Domain Name System names (DNS Cache) which slows down processing of large HOSTS [hosts] files with many IPs: - Disable Client Side DNS Caching in Windows NTx: http://docs.microsoft.com/windows-server/networking/dns/troubleshoot/disable-dns-client-side-caching/ - Flush Windows DNS Cache: http://www.thewindowsclub.com/flush-windows-dns-cache/ - Stop/Start DNS Client service: http://www.computerstepbystep.com/dns_client_service.html - MDGx HOSTS Guide: DNS Client Service: http://www.mdgx.com/hosts.php#N2 Open STARTDNS.CMD + STOP!DNS.CMD (both included) in Notepad for details: http://www.mdgx.com/10BLK/STARTDNS.CMD.TXT http://www.mdgx.com/10BLK/STOP!DNS.CMD.TXT * Router IP: Router IP address in Windows NTx [XP/2003/Vista/2008/7/8/8.1/2012/10/2016/2019/11/2022/newer] OSes: Right-click CMD shortcut/CMD.EXE -> Run as Administrator -> run this command: IPCONFIG press Enter -> Default Gateway IP address -> same as router IP address. * Router users: MUST set DNS servers in Windows (computer) to router IP address: 192.168.1.1 Router caching DNS server will redirect query to currently pre-configured (default) ISP servers or assigned (default if not changed) public root DNS servers. Router static DNS IP addresses should be selected from outside DHCP range to avoid conflicts (example): 192.168.1.2 - 192.168.1.9 * Upgrade WRT54G2 router (example) to DD-WRT Firmware: http://blogs.gurulabs.com/mike/2009/03/upgrading-a-cisco-linksys-wrt5.html WRT54G2 Set up web server behind router: http://sanzon.wordpress.com/2008/04/04/setting-up-web-server-behind-router-wrt54g2/ WRT54G2 Static IP config and reconfig: http://sanzon.wordpress.com/2008/04/09/wrt54g2-static-ip-configuration-and-reconfiguring-router/ WRT54G2 Assign Static IP(s): http://www.superuser.com/questions/8574/ * Cloudflare public root DNS servers: http://www.cloudflare.com/learning/dns/what-is-1.1.1.1/ 1.1.1.1 1.0.0.1 * Google public root DNS servers: http://developers.google.com/speed/public-dns/ 8.8.8.8 8.8.4.4 Install Guide: http://developers.google.com/speed/public-dns/docs/using/ IP addresses used by Google: http://www.lifewire.com/818153/ * Quad9 public root DNS servers: http://www.quad9.net/faq/ 9.9.9.9 149.112.112.112 * Level3 (CenturyLink) public root DNS servers: http://www.dnsserverlist.org/ 4.2.2.1 4.2.2.2 4.2.2.3 4.2.2.4 4.2.2.5 4.2.2.6 Level3 (CenturyLink) alternate public root DNS servers: 209.244.0.3 209.244.0.4 * CenturyLink public root DNS servers: http://www.centurylink.com/home/help/internet/dns.html 205.171.3.26 205.171.2.26 * CleanBrowsing public root DNS servers: http://cleanbrowsing.org/filters/ 185.228.168.9 185.228.168.10 * SafeDNS public root DNS servers: http://www.safedns.com/en/guides/win7/ 195.46.39.39 195.46.39.40 * Comodo Secure DNS public root DNS servers: http://www.comodo.com/secure-dns/ 8.26.56.26 8.20.247.20 * Advantage DNS (UltraDNS) public root DNS servers: http://www.neustar.biz/security/dns-services 156.154.70.1 156.154.71.1 * Verisign public root DNS servers: http://www.verisign.com/en_US/security-services/public-dns/ 64.6.64.6 64.6.65.6 * OpenDNS public root DNS servers: http://www.opendns.com/setupguide/ 208.67.222.222 208.67.220.220 Install Guide: http://use.opendns.com/ Cisco alternate public root DNS servers: http://docs.umbrella.com/deployment-umbrella/docs/point-your-dns-to-cisco/ 128.107.241.185 192.135.250.69 * OpenNIC public root DNS servers: http://www.opennic.org/ 52.173.73.208 45.56.117.118 OpenNIC public root DNS servers: http://servers.opennicproject.org/ Internet + Web Browsers Tweaks, Fixes + Tools * MDGx Internet Power Toys [free(ware)] -> SOFTWARE.TXT (included): http://www.mdgx.com/nettoys.htm * MDGx Firewalls, Anti-Spyware + Internet Monitors [free(ware)] -> SOFTWARE.TXT (included): http://www.mdgx.com/fw.htm * MDGx List of Useful Windows NTx Tools [99.9% free(ware)] -> "INTERNET" section -> TOOLS.TXT (included): http://www.mdgx.com/tools.php http://www.mdgx.com/TOOLS.TXT * Turn ON Receive Window Auto-Tuning + turn OFF Scaling Heuristics Transmission Control Protocol/Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) parameters to increase/regain decreased speed/slow internet connection(s) in Windows XP/Vista/7/7 SP1/8/8.1/10/11: http://www.majorgeeks.com/content/page/how_to_fix_slow_internet_on_windows_10.html http://blogs.technet.microsoft.com/networking/2016/08/11/an-update-on-windows-tcp-autotuninglevel/ http://www.techjourney.net/disable-tcp-receive-window-auto-tuning-fix-slow-internet-cannot-load-web-page-cannot-download-email/ http://docs.microsoft.com/troubleshoot/windows-server/networking/receive-window-auto-tuning-for-http/ http://pureinfotech.com/disable-window-auto-tuning-fix-slow-internet-speeds-windows-10/ http://www.speedguide.net/faq/339/ http://www.it-support.com.au/5-ways-to-improve-download-speed/2012/08/ http://therealhelper.blogspot.com/2017/09/you-can-actually-kill-lag-of-any-game.html - Windows XP/Vista/7/7 SP1 users: ********************************* 1. Patch the TCPIP.SYS driver [%WinDir%\SYSTEM32\Drivers\TCPIP.SYS = original file will be backed up] using EvID4226 Limited Connections Patch: http://www.raymond.cc/blog/tcp-z-is-the-best-tcpip-half-open-connection-limited-patcher/ File: http://www.raymond.cc/blog/download/did/205/ 2. Restart (reboot) Windows -> run these commands to turn ON TCP/IP Receive Window Auto-Tuning, turn OFF Scaling Heuristics + turn ON Direct Cache Access (DCA) + NetDMA Direct Memory Access from a DOS console command prompt (%WinDir%\SYSTEM32\CMD.EXE): right-click CMD shortcut/CMD.EXE -> Run as Administrator -> run these commands -> press Enter after each line: NETSH.EXE interface tcp set global autotuning=normal NETSH.EXE interface tcp set global dca=enabled netdma=enabled NETSH.EXE interface tcp set heuristics disabled NETSH.EXE interface tcp set heuristics wsh=disabled forcews=enabled NETSH.EXE interface tcp set global rss=enabled chimney=enabled rsc=enabled nonsackrttresiliency=enabled 3. View your TCP/IP connection status parameters from a DOS console command prompt (%WinDir%\SYSTEM32\CMD.EXE): right-click CMD shortcut/CMD.EXE -> Run as Administrator -> run this command -> press Enter: NETSH.EXE interface tcp show global Should be set to normal (Windows NTx default): Receive Window Auto-Tuning Level : normal - Windows 8/8.1/10/11 users: **************************** 1. Run these commands to turn ON TCP/IP Receive Window Auto-Tuning, turn OFF Scaling Heuristics + turn ON Direct Cache Access (DCA) + NetDMA Direct Memory Access from a DOS console command prompt (%WinDir%\SYSTEM32\CMD.EXE): right-click CMD shortcut/CMD.EXE -> Run as Administrator -> run these commands -> press Enter after each line: NETSH.EXE interface tcp set global autotuning=normal NETSH.EXE interface tcp set global dca=enabled netdma=enabled NETSH.EXE interface tcp set heuristics disabled NETSH.EXE interface tcp set heuristics wsh=disabled forcews=enabled NETSH.EXE interface tcp set global rss=enabled rsc=enabled nonsackrttresiliency=enabled 2. View your TCP/IP connection status parameters from a DOS console command prompt (%WinDir%\SYSTEM32\CMD.EXE): right-click CMD shortcut/CMD.EXE -> Run as Administrator -> run this command -> press Enter: NETSH.EXE interface tcp show global Should be set to normal (Windows NTx default): Receive Window Auto-Tuning Level : normal BUG: **** Increase/regain your internet connection speed in case using (older/incompatible) modems/routers/devices/networks without built-in support for TCP/IP Receive Window Auto-Tuning. FIX: **** 1. Turn OFF Receive Window Auto-Tuning from a DOS console command prompt (%WinDir%\SYSTEM32\CMD.EXE): right-click CMD shortcut/CMD.EXE -> Run as Administrator -> run this command -> press Enter: NETSH.EXE interface tcp set global autotuning=disabled 2. View your TCP/IP connection status parameters from a DOS console command prompt (%WinDir%\SYSTEM32\CMD.EXE): right-click CMD shortcut/CMD.EXE -> Run as Administrator -> run this command -> press Enter: NETSH.EXE interface tcp show global Should be disabled: Receive Window Auto-Tuning Level : disabled RESTORE: ******** In case your internet connection slows down after disabling Receive Window Auto-Tuning TCP/IP parameter: 1. Turn ON Windows Auto-Tuning from a DOS console command prompt (%WinDir%\SYSTEM32\CMD.EXE): right-click CMD shortcut/CMD.EXE -> Run as Administrator -> run this command -> press Enter: NETSH.EXE interface tcp set global autotuning=normal 2. View your TCP/IP connection status parameters from a DOS console command prompt (%WinDir%\SYSTEM32\CMD.EXE): right-click CMD shortcut/CMD.EXE -> Run as Administrator -> run this command -> press Enter: NETSH.EXE interface tcp show global Should be set to normal (Windows NTx default): Receive Window Auto-Tuning Level : normal * Turn OFF Internet Explorer (IE) 9/10/11 "Block Tracking" (Geolocation Detection) + "Automatic (Forced) Upgrade": http://unlockforus.blogspot.com/2012/09/do-not-allow-websites-to-get-your.html http://support.microsoft.com/help/2843950/ http://www.eightforums.com/tutorials/7996-internet-explorer-10-auto-update-enable-disable.html http://www.itninja.com/question/ie10-turn-off-auto-updates/ 1. Use Notepad or similar/better free(ware) plain text/ASCII editor: http://www.mdgx.com/toy.htm#TXT to create a plain text Registry file containing the lines between Cut & Paste delimiters below. 2. Save it as plain text/ASCII file (Encode -> ANSI) with the REG extension (.REG). 3. Name it whatever you wish. 4. Right-click newly created .REG file. 5. Run as Administrator. 6. Answer Yes/OK to all prompts to register its information into your Registry. -----Begin cut & paste here----- REGEDIT4 [HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Geolocation] "BlockAllWebsites"=dword:1 [HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main] "EnableAutoUpgrade"=dword:0 [HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main] "EnableAutoUpgrade"=dword:0 [HKEY_USERS\.DEFAULT\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main] "EnableAutoUpgrade"=dword:0 ; ------End cut & paste here------ * Turn OFF Internet Explorer (IE) Security Check: http://www.windows-security.org/65c2e8edd3108cdb6fc985493bb2fa38/turn-off-the-security-settings-check-feature/ Recommended independent free(ware), open source, secure, uncrippled, unrestricted web browsers: http://www.mdgx.com/nettoys.htm#NET - Chromium [Chrome stripped of Google adware/phone-home/spyware code]: http://www.mdgx.com/nettoys.htm#CHR - Firefox/Mozilla: http://www.mdgx.com/nettoys.htm#MOZ All Chromium users must have these 3 environment variables: GOOGLE_API_KEY=NO GOOGLE_DEFAULT_CLIENT_ID=NO GOOGLE_DEFAULT_CLIENT_SECRET=NO Right-click CMD shortcut/CMD.EXE -> Run as Administrator -> run these commands -> press Enter after each line: SETX.EXE GOOGLE_API_KEY "NO" /M SETX.EXE GOOGLE_DEFAULT_CLIENT_ID "NO" /M SETX.EXE GOOGLE_DEFAULT_CLIENT_SECRET "NO" /M Either install Chromium precompiled stable releases 32-bit + 64-bit: http://chromium.woolyss.com/ http://github.com/henrypp/chromium/releases/latest/ http://download-chromium.appspot.com/ http://www.majorgeeks.com/files/details/chromium.html or extract all files from archive + copy to the destination of your choice Chromium portable stable releases 32-bit + 64-bit: http://github.com/Hibbiki/chromium-win64/releases/latest/ http://github.com/portapps/ungoogled-chromium-portable/releases/latest/ http://www.winpenpack.com/en/download.php?view.1082 http://www.winpenpack.com/en/request.php?1082 http://sourceforge.net/projects/winpenpack/files/X-Chromium/releases/ 1. Use Notepad or similar/better free(ware) plain text/ASCII editor: http://www.mdgx.com/toy.htm#TXT to create a plain text Registry file containing the lines between Cut & Paste delimiters below. 2. Save it as plain text/ASCII file (Encode -> ANSI) with the REG extension (.REG). 3. Name it whatever you wish. 4. Right-click newly created .REG file. 5. Run as Administrator. 6. Answer Yes/OK to all prompts to register its information into your Registry. -----Begin cut & paste here----- REGEDIT4 [HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Security] "DisableSecuritySettingsCheck"=dword:1 [HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Security] "DisableSecuritySettingsCheck"=dword:1 ; ------End cut & paste here------ * Turn OFF Open File Security Warning: MSKB: Attachment Manager: http://support.microsoft.com/help/883260/ Windows 7: Open File -> Security Warning - Enable or Disable: http://www.sevenforums.com/tutorials/124367-open-file-security-warning-unblock-file.html http://www.sevenforums.com/tutorials/182353-open-file-security-warning-enable-disable.html http://www.sevenforums.com/tutorials/124427-open-file-security-warning-allow-prevent-unblock-file.html CAUTION: Make sure to scan for malware/spyware ALL files downloaded from the internet! http://www.mdgx.com/vir.htm 1. Use Notepad or similar/better free(ware) plain text/ASCII editor: http://www.mdgx.com/toy.htm#TXT to create a plain text Registry file containing the lines between Cut & Paste delimiters below. 2. Save it as plain text/ASCII file (Encode -> ANSI) with the REG extension (.REG). 3. Name it whatever you wish. 4. Right-click newly created .REG file. 5. Run as Administrator. 6. Answer Yes/OK to all prompts to register its information into your Registry. -----Begin cut & paste here----- REGEDIT4 [HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Policies\Attachments] "ScanWithAntiVirus"=dword:1 "SaveZoneInformation"=dword:1 "HideZoneInfoOnProperties"=dword:0 [HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Policies\Attachments] "ScanWithAntiVirus"=dword:1 "SaveZoneInformation"=dword:1 "HideZoneInfoOnProperties"=dword:0 ; ------End cut & paste here------ * Turn ON Chromium/Chrome/Firefox/Opera/Your favorite web browser as Default Browser for file extensions, internet protocols + URL shortcuts [replace Internet Explorer (IE)/Edge] in Windows 7/8/8.1/10: http://www.winhelponline.com/blog/open-url-shortcuts-different-browsers-right-click-menu/ http://answers.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/forum/windows_10-networking-winpc/how-do-i-get-url-files-to-open-in-chrome-not-ie/8e766fa8-eb8d-43a3-9945-3c43f5edf1fb/ http://support.google.com/chrome/a/answer/7009292/ Chromium/Chrome web browsers need .URL Handler extension [free, open source]: http://chrome.google.com/webstore/detail/url-handler/nhmccpjmdhejpfhafcfajkgifkmjhkgf/ I use winPenPack X-Chromium Portable Launcher (example) which installs Chromium web browser [free, open source]: http://www.winpenpack.com/en/download.php?view.1082 File: http://sourceforge.net/projects/winpenpack/files/X-Chromium/releases/ http://www.winpenpack.com/en/request.php?1082 In the example below "winPenPack X-Chromium Launcher" [installed on my computer in C:\PORT\CHROME\X-Chromium.exe] becomes your default web browser for all these file extensions, internet protocols + URL shortcuts: http://superuser.com/questions/1205914/ File extensions: .htm .html .shtm .shtml .url .xht .xhtm .xhtml Protocols: http https mailto Shortcuts: .url .website 1. Use Notepad or similar/better free(ware) plain text/ASCII editor: http://www.mdgx.com/toy.htm#TXT to create a plain text Registry file containing the lines between Cut & Paste delimiters below. 2. Save it as plain text/ASCII file (Encode -> ANSI) with the REG extension (.REG). 3. Name it whatever you wish. 4. Right-click newly created .REG file. 5. Run as Administrator. 6. Answer Yes/OK to all prompts to register its information into your Registry. -----Begin cut & paste here----- REGEDIT4 [HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Classes\ChromeHTML] @="winPenPack X-Chromium Launcher" "AppUserModelID"="winPenPack.X-ChromiumLauncher.Default" "EditFlags"=dword:1 "FriendlyTypeName"="winPenPack X-Chromium Launcher" [HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Classes\ChromeHTML\Application] "AppUserModelId"="winPenPack.X-ChromiumLauncher.Default" "ApplicationName"="winPenPack X-Chromium Launcher" "ApplicationDescription"="X-Chromium Portable Chromium Web Browser" "ApplicationCompany"="winPenPack" [HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Classes\ChromeHTML\shell] @="Open" [HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Classes\ChromeHTML\shell\open\command] @="\"C:\\PORT\\CHROME\\X-Chromium.exe\" \"%1\"" [HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Classes\.URL] @="urlfile" "EditFlags"=dword:1 [HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Classes\.URL\shell] @="Open" [HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Classes\.URL\shell\open\command] @="\"C:\\PORT\\CHROME\\X-Chromium.exe\" \"%1\"" [HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Classes\urlfile] @="URL File" "EditFlags"=dword:1 [HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Classes\urlfile\shell] @="Open" [HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Classes\urlfile\shell\open\command] @="\"C:\\PORT\\CHROME\\X-Chromium.exe\" \"%1\"" [HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Classes\InternetShortcut] @="InternetShortcut" "NeverShowExt"="" "EditFlags"=dword:1 "IsShortcut"="" [HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Classes\InternetShortcut\shell] @="Open" [HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Classes\InternetShortcut\shell\open\command] @="\"C:\\PORT\\CHROME\\X-Chromium.exe\" \"%1\"" [HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\RegisteredApplications] "winPenPack X-Chromium Launcher"="Software\\Clients\\StartMenuInternet\\winPenPack X-Chromium Launcher\\Capabilities" [HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Clients\StartMenuInternet\winPenPack X-Chromium Launcher] @="winPenPack X-Chromium Launcher" [HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Clients\StartMenuInternet\winPenPack X-Chromium Launcher\Capabilities] "ApplicationName"="winPenPack X-Chromium Launcher" "ApplicationDescription"="Chromium is a fast web browser for Windows." [HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Clients\StartMenuInternet\winPenPack X-Chromium Launcher\Capabilities\FileAssociations] ".htm"="ChromeHTML" ".html"="ChromeHTML" ".shtm"="ChromeHTML" ".shtml"="ChromeHTML" ".url"="ChromeHTML" ".website"="XChromium.exe_.website" ".xht"="ChromeHTML" ".xhtm"="ChromeHTML" ".xhtml"="ChromeHTML" [HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Clients\StartMenuInternet\winPenPack X-Chromium Launcher\Capabilities\Startmenu] "StartMenuInternet"="winPenPack X-Chromium Launcher" [HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Clients\StartMenuInternet\winPenPack X-Chromium Launcher\Capabilities\URLAssociations] "http"="ChromeHTML" "https"="ChromeHTML" "mailto"="ChromeHTML" [HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Clients\StartMenuInternet\winPenPack X-Chromium Launcher\shell\open\command] @="\"C:\\PORT\\CHROME\\X-Chromium.exe\" \"%1\"" ; ------End cut & paste here------ * Turn OFF automatic Google Chrome Update, Chrome Default Browser takeover + Google Update services in Windows 7/8/8.1/10: http://support.google.com/chrome/a/answer/6350036/ http://superuser.com/questions/974766/ http://eddiejackson.net/wp/?p=17266 http://admx.help/?Category=GoogleUpdate&Policy=Google.Policies.Update::Pol_DefaultUpdatePolicy http://admx.help/?Category=GoogleUpdate&Policy=Google.Policies.Update::Pol_AutoUpdateCheckPeriod http://www.ghacks.net/2017/05/19/how-to-block-automatic-google-chrome-updates/ http://www.itninja.com/question/how-to-disable-updates-for-latest-chrome-enterprise-version-44-0-2403-130/ http://computergarage.org/disable-auto-update-google-chrome.html http://www.chromium.org/administrators/policy-list-3/#DefaultBrowserSettingEnabled http://admx.help/?Category=Chrome&Policy=Google.Policies.Chrome%3A%3ADefaultBrowserSettingEnabled http://www.tenforums.com/attachments/browsers-email/120981d1486931502t-how-stop-google-chrome-not-your-default-browser-message-modification-info.jpg http://www.tenforums.com/tutorials/5507-choose-default-apps-windows-10-a.html#option6 See topic above to use winPenPack X-Chromium Portable Launcher (example) which installs Chromium web browser as your default browser for file extensions, internet protocols + URL shortcuts. 1. Use Notepad or similar/better free(ware) plain text/ASCII editor: http://www.mdgx.com/toy.htm#TXT to create a plain text Registry file containing the lines between Cut & Paste delimiters below. 2. Save it as plain text/ASCII file (Encode -> ANSI) with the REG extension (.REG). 3. Name it whatever you wish. 4. Right-click newly created .REG file. 5. Run as Administrator. 6. Answer Yes/OK to all prompts to register its information into your Registry. -----Begin cut & paste here----- REGEDIT4 [HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Policies\Google\Update] "UpdateDefault"=dword:0 "AutoUpdateCheckPeriodMinutes"=dword:0 ; Windows NTx 64-bit (x64) only: [HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Wow6432Node\Policies\Google\Update] "UpdateDefault"=dword:0 "AutoUpdateCheckPeriodMinutes"=dword:0 [HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Services\GoogleChromeElevationService] "Start"=dword:4 [HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\ControlSet001\Services\GoogleChromeElevationService] "Start"=dword:4 [HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\ControlSet002\Services\GoogleChromeElevationService] "Start"=dword:4 [HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Services\gpupdate] "Start"=dword:4 [HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\ControlSet001\Services\gpupdate] "Start"=dword:4 [HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\ControlSet002\Services\gpupdate] "Start"=dword:4 [HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Services\gpupdatem] "Start"=dword:4 [HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\ControlSet001\Services\gpupdatem] "Start"=dword:4 [HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\ControlSet002\Services\gpupdatem] "Start"=dword:4 [HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Policies\Google\Chrome] "DefaultBrowserSettingEnabled"=dword:0 [HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Policies\Google\Chrome] "DefaultBrowserSettingEnabled"=dword:0 [HKEY_USERS\.DEFAULT\Software\Policies\Google\Chrome] "DefaultBrowserSettingEnabled"=dword:0 ; ------End cut & paste here------ * MSKB: Configure IPv6 for advanced users: http://support.microsoft.com/help/929852/ MDGx IPv6 Testing, Info + Links: http://www.mdgx.com/ipv6.php * Lockdown Windows: Customize/Disable Network/Internet + Security Settings: http://forums.techguy.org/threads/locking-down-windows.829647/ * Batch files + command line tools to delete Cookies, Cache + History in all major web browsers: http://www.catonmat.net/clear-privacy-ie-firefox-opera-chrome-safari/ * Chromium/Chrome ***************** MDGx Internet Power Toys: Chromium + Chrome [free(ware)] -> SOFTWARE.TXT (included): http://www.mdgx.com/nettoys.htm#CHR Chromium Raw Build Snapshot: http://download-chromium.appspot.com/ X-Chromium Portable: http://www.winpenpack.com/en/download.php?view.1082 File: http://www.winpenpack.com/en/request.php?1082 http://sourceforge.net/projects/winpenpack/files/X-Chromium/releases/ Chromium Portable: http://sourceforge.net/projects/crportable/ Chromium Portable ALL Files: http://sourceforge.net/projects/crportable/files/ Chromium Portable: http://www.thumbapps.org/2015/06/Chromium-browser-portable-32-64-bit.html File: http://sourceforge.net/projects/thumbapps/files/Internet/Chromium/ Chromium Precompiled EXEcutable (Portable ZIP) 64-bit + 32-bit: http://chromium.woolyss.com/ http://download-chromium.appspot.com/ http://getchromium.wasil.org/ http://www.majorgeeks.com/files/details/chromium.html All Chromium [Chrome stripped of Google adware/phone-home/spyware code] users must have these 3 environment variables: GOOGLE_API_KEY=NO GOOGLE_DEFAULT_CLIENT_ID=NO GOOGLE_DEFAULT_CLIENT_SECRET=NO Right-click CMD shortcut/CMD.EXE -> Run as Administrator -> type SET -> press Enter to view all installed SET environment variables: SET | MORE or save list to plain text file (example): SET>%TEMP%\ENVLIST.TXT Example: http://www.winaero.com/blog/how-to-see-names-and-values-of-environment-variables-in-windows-8-and-windows-7/ Add custom variables to your machine (system wide) environment: right-click CMD shortcut/CMD.EXE -> Run as Administrator -> run these commands -> press Enter after each line: SETX.EXE GOOGLE_API_KEY "NO" /M SETX.EXE GOOGLE_DEFAULT_CLIENT_ID "NO" /M SETX.EXE GOOGLE_DEFAULT_CLIENT_SECRET "NO" /M Disable subsystems running network requests in the background: add parameter to ALL Chrome/Chromium command lines: http://arstechnica.com/gadgets/2020/08/a-chrome-feature-is-creating-enormous-load-on-global-root-dns-servers/ http://blog.apnic.net/2020/08/21/chromiums-impact-on-root-dns-traffic/ http://bugs.chromium.org/p/chromium/issues/detail?id=935772 CHROME.EXE --disable-background-networking All Windows NTx [Vista/7/8/8.1/10/newer] users: These Windows system + Chromium/Chrome folders *must* exist = necessary to store saved passwords + autofill forms/payment methods on the user's local drive/partition/volume: %UserProfile%\AppData\Local\Chromium\User Data\Stability %UserProfile%\AppData\Local\Chromium\User Data\Default\Feature Engagement Tracker %UserProfile%\AppData\Roaming\Microsoft\Protect where %UserProfile% = usually C:\Users\Your_User_Name folder: http://renenyffenegger.ch/notes/Windows/dirs/Users/username/ Enable Flash in Chrome/Chromium: http://www.howtogeek.com/434334/how-to-enable-adobe-flash-in-google-chrome-76/ http://www.lifewire.com/4160696/ Create/Edit/Customize Chrome/Chromium Search Engines: http://www.minterest.com/how-to-create-custom-search-engines-google-chrome/ http://www.superuser.com/questions/578228/ http://support.google.com/chrome/answer/95426/ http://www.ghacks.net/2018/03/30/custom-search-engines-in-google-chrome/ http://www.makeuseof.com/tag/create-custom-search-engines-google-chrome/ http://www.gearpatrol.com/2019/10/14/google-chrome-settings-privacy-effeciency/ Chrome/Chromium -> chrome://settings/searchEngines [Manage search engines] -> Add/Edit -> vertical ellipsis (3 vertical dots) -> Edit: Search engine: Keyword: google.com Query URL [URL with %s in place of query]: {google:baseURL}search?q=%s&{google:RLZ}{google:acceptedSuggestion}{google:originalQueryForSuggestion}{google:assistedQueryStats}{google:searchFieldtrialParameter}{google:searchClient}{google:sourceId}{google:instantExtendedEnabledParameter}{google:contextualSearchVersion}ie={inputEncoding} Chrom(ium) Group Policy Templates (ADML + ADM): http://www.chromium.org/administrators/policy-templates/ File: http://dl.google.com/dl/edgedl/chrome/policy/policy_templates.zip Chrom(ium) Group Policy Administrative Templates Catalog: http://admx.help/?Category=Chrome Install + Tweak Chrom(ium) Group Policies: http://www.chromium.org/administrators/windows-quick-start/ Import + tweak ADM(L) policies: Start -> Run... [hold WinKey + press R] -> type: GPEdit.msc -> press Enter -> Local Computer Policy -> Computer Configuration -> Administrative Templates -> right-click -> Add/Remove Templates -> browse to chrome.adm(l) (example): C:\PORT\CHROME\chrome.adml -> Close button -> Administrative Templates folder -> Google folder -> Chrome folder -> double-click -> tweak desired policies. Disable Flash Out of Date Notice: AllowOutdatedPlugins: http://admx.help/?Category=Chrome&Policy=Google.Policies.Chrome::AllowOutdatedPlugins http://admx.help/?Category=Chrome&Policy=Google.Policies.Chrome::DefaultPluginsSetting http://cloud.google.com/docs/chrome-enterprise/policies/?policy=RunAllFlashInAllowMode 1. Use Notepad or similar/better free(ware) plain text/ASCII editor: http://www.mdgx.com/toy.htm#TXT to create a plain text Registry file containing the lines between Cut & Paste delimiters below. 2. Save it as plain text/ASCII file (Encode -> ANSI) with the REG extension (.REG). 3. Name it whatever you wish. 4. Right-click newly created .REG file. 5. Run as Administrator. 6. Answer Yes/OK to all prompts to register its information into your Registry. -----Begin cut & paste here----- REGEDIT4 [HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Policies\Google\Chrome] "AllowOutdatedPlugins"=dword:1 "RunAllFlashInAllowMode"=dword:1 "DefaultPluginsSetting"=dword:1 [HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Policies\Google\Chrome] "AllowOutdatedPlugins"=dword:1 "RunAllFlashInAllowMode"=dword:1 "DefaultPluginsSetting"=dword:1 ; ------End cut & paste here------ Add parameter to ALL Chrome/Chromium command lines: CHROME.EXE --allow-outdated-plugins * Export Chrome/Chromium passwords to CSV file: 1. Chrome/Chromium -> chrome://flags/#PasswordForceSaving -> Force-saving of passwords -> Enabled -> Relaunch now. 2. Chrome/Chromium -> chrome://flags/#PasswordImport -> Password Import -> Enabled -> Relaunch now. 3. Chrome/Chromium -> chrome://settings/passwords -> Saved Passwords -> vertical ellipsis (3 vertical dots) -> Export Passwords... -> confirm EXPORT PASSWORDS... -> desired folder -> Save -> Yes (overwrite). * Import Chrome/Chromium passwords from saved CSV file: Chrome/Chromium -> chrome://settings/passwords -> Saved Passwords -> vertical ellipsis (3 vertical dots) -> Import -> saved CSV folder -> Open. Force Chrome/Chromium to save passwords -> create new Bookmark in Bookmark Bar: javascript:(function(){var e=document.querySelectorAll("input[autocomplete=off]");for(var i=0;i http://www.medium.com/gtricksdotcom/dc3cd0ef1f96/ http://www.gtricks.com/chrome/make-chrome-remember-passwords/ View Chrome/Chromium Autofill data: http://www.superuser.com/questions/884029/#884033 using DB Browser for SQLite 32-bit + 64-bit [ZIP]: http://www.sqlitebrowser.org/dl/ "Web Data" default file location: %LocalAppData%\Google\Chrome\User Data\Default\Web Data which translates to: C:\Users\%UserName%\AppData\Local where %UserName% is the User Name you logged in with. C:\PORT\CHROME\USER\CHROME\DEFAULT\Web Data Autofill for Chrome by Fillr: http://chrome.google.com/webstore/detail/autofill-for-chrome-by-fi/ojhegjfmbbpahdggoekcbmejnifimeca/ Autofill: http://chrome.google.com/webstore/detail/autofill/nlmmgnhgdeffjkdckmikfpnddkbbfkkk/ Chrome Autofill Viewer: http://www.securityxploded.com/chrome-autofill-viewer.php File: http://www.securityxploded.com/getsoftware_direct.php?id=5615 LastPass Password Manager: http://chrome.google.com/webstore/detail/lastpass-free-password-ma/hdokiejnpimakedhajhdlcegeplioahd/ Dashlane Password Manager: http://chrome.google.com/webstore/detail/dashlane-password-manager/fdjamakpfbbddfjaooikfcpapjohcfmg/ Show Hidden Password: http://chrome.google.com/webstore/detail/show-hidden-password/enhinpoafplfmeeefjglkakjegjcakjl/ http://www.labnol.org/internet/reveal-hidden-password/25600/ ChromePass: http://www.nirsoft.net/utils/chromepass.html http://www.nirsoft.net/toolsdownload/chromepass.zip Save Chrom(ium) passwords to TXT + CSV, respectively: ChromePass.exe /stext CHROM_PW.TXT ChromePass.exe /skeepass CHROM_PW.CSV Chrome Password Dump: http://www.securityxploded.com/chrome-password-dump.php http://www.securityxploded.org/download/ChromePasswordDump.zip Save Chrom(ium) passwords to TXT: ChromePasswordDump.exe -f "%UserProfile%\Google\Chrome\Data" -o "%UserProfile%\Google\Chrome\Data\CHROM_PW.TXT" ScriptSafe: http://chrome.google.com/webstore/detail/scriptsafe/oiigbmnaadbkfbmpbfijlflahbdbdgdf/ http://www.andryou.com/scriptsafe/ Hola Free VPN Proxy Unblocker: http://chrome.google.com/webstore/detail/hola-free-vpn-proxy-unblo/gkojfkhlekighikafcpjkiklfbnlmeio/ Hoxx VPN Proxy: http://chrome.google.com/webstore/detail/hoxx-vpn-proxy/nbcojefnccbanplpoffopkoepjmhgdgh/ Enable/Disable Chrom(ium) UI settings: chrome://flags/#PasswordForceSaving * Force-saving of passwords = ENABLED Allow the user to manually enforce password saving instead of relying on password manager's heuristics. #PasswordForceSaving CHROME.EXE --PasswordForceSaving chrome://flags/#enable-http-form-warning * Show in-form warnings for sensitive fields when the top-level page is not HTTPS = ENABLED Attaches a warning UI to any password or credit card fields detected when the top-level page is not HTTPS. #enable-http-form-warning CHROME.EXE --enable-http-form-warning chrome://flags/#PasswordExport * Password export = ENABLED Export functionality in password settings. #PasswordExport CHROME.EXE --PasswordExport chrome://flags/#PasswordImport * Password import = ENABLED Import functionality in password settings. #PasswordImport CHROME.EXE --PasswordImport chrome://flags/#enable-manual-password-saving * Manual password saving = ENABLED Show the password manager icon when typing into a password filed. Clicking it allows to save the password without submitting the form. #enable-manual-password-saving CHROME.EXE --enable-manual-password-saving chrome://flags/#enable-parallel-downloading * Parallel downloading = ENABLED Enable parallel downloading to accelerate download speed. #enable-parallel-downloading CHROME.EXE --enable-parallel-downloading * Mark non-secure origins as non-secure = DISABLED Change the UI treatment for HTTP pages = treat HTTP same as HTTPS. #enable-mark-http-as Chrome/Chromium -> chrome://settings/ -> Settings -> Advanced -> Privacy and Security -> Site Settings -> All Sites -> View permissions and data stored across sites -> http://www.mdgx.com:80 : chrome://settings/content/siteDetails?site=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.mdgx.com Custom Google Background Image: http://chrome.google.com/webstore/detail/custom-google-background/jepibmfmhopgkplegmkjgifmhabbjadg/ http://custombackground.co/ Chrome/Chromium Themes: http://chrome.google.com/webstore/category/themes Chrome/Chromium Themes - Space Nebula: http://chrome.google.com/webstore/detail/space-nebula/pcoaocfikikgijopdfelebmfjakcdppb/ Starry Blue - A Dark Blue Theme: http://chrome.google.com/webstore/detail/starry-blue-a-dark-blue-t/onaepjjikdikiifeoakcjjocamfjoamb/ Chrome/Chromium Themes - Galaxy-View: http://chrome.google.com/webstore/detail/galaxy-view/dcbeddldohkakodfncjnkkjfojggbahp/ http://chrome.google.com/webstore/detail/galaxy-view/dcbeddldohkakodfncjnkkjfojggbahp.crx http://jamesbiswas.github.io/ Chrome/Chromium Themes - Evening Sky: http://chrome.google.com/webstore/detail/evening-sky/gcjhcgncmllbaoeicdkgcohakmeelfmj/ http://jamesbiswas.github.io/ Chrome/Chromium Themes - Blue Space Sunset: http://chrome.google.com/webstore/detail/blue-space-sunset-chrome/nndfdjfoclbidmgpmbelcieibgjjfdog/ Chrome/Chromium Themes - Core: http://chrome.google.com/webstore/detail/core/gkhcgfdghbiidgeccbldhfceleibkkpe/ Chrome/Chromium Themes - Space Exploration: http://chrome.google.com/webstore/category/collection/space_exploration Chrome/Chromium Themes - Enchanting Places: http://chrome.google.com/webstore/category/collection/enchanting_places Chrome/Chromium Themes - Into The Forest: http://chrome.google.com/webstore/category/collection/into_the_forest Chrome/Chromium Extensions: http://chrome.google.com/webstore/category/extensions http://www.majorgeeks.com/mg/sortname/google_chrome_extensions.html Get CRX: http://chrome.google.com/webstore/detail/get-crx/dijpllakibenlejkbajahncialkbdkjc/ CRX Extractor: http://crxextractor.com/ Chrome Extension (CRX) Downloader: http://chrome-extension-downloader.com/ Chrome extension (CRX) source viewer: http://chrome.google.com/webstore/detail/chrome-extension-source-v/jifpbeccnghkjeaalbbjmodiffmgedin/ CRX Inspector: http://chrome.google.com/webstore/detail/crx-inspector/lmlpbkpknjcnfabomjkecmkigcphgomk/ Crx4Chrome: http://www.crx4chrome.com/ .URL Handler: http://chrome.google.com/webstore/detail/url-handler/nhmccpjmdhejpfhafcfajkgifkmjhkgf/ FIXes this BUG: http://bugs.chromium.org/p/chromium/issues/detail?id=114871 Downloads (Button): http://chrome.google.com/webstore/detail/downloads/jfchnphgogjhineanplmfkofljiagjfb/ Downloads Button: http://chrome.google.com/webstore/detail/downloads-button/pomlcckbphmgddbhchkpehnfkegaenke/ Disable Download Bar: http://chrome.google.com/webstore/detail/disable-download-bar/epnnapjdpplekmodajomjojfpeicclep/ Download Manager: http://chrome.google.com/webstore/detail/download-manager/daoidaoebhfcgccdpgjjcbdginkofmfe/ AdBlock Plus [also blocks YouTube/Facebook ads]: http://chrome.google.com/webstore/detail/adblock-plus/cfhdojbkjhnklbpkdaibdccddilifddb/ EasyList Filters: http://www.easylist.to/ FilterLists: http://www.filterlists.com/ AdBlock/AdBlock Plus/AdBlock Ultimate/AdBlocker/AdRemover Subscriptions/Lists: http://adblockplus.org/subscriptions abp:subscribe?location=http://easylist.to/easylist/easylist.txt&title=EasyList abp:subscribe?location=http://easylist.to/easylist/easyprivacy.txt&title=EasyPrivacy&requiresLocation=http://easylist.to/easylist/easylist.txt&requiresTitle=EasyList abp:subscribe?location=http://easylist.to/easylist/fanboy-annoyance.txt&title=Fanboy's%20Annoyance%20List abp:subscribe?location=http%3A%2F%2Fransomwaretracker.abuse.ch%2Fdownloads%2FRW_DOMBL.txt&title=Ransomware%20Tracker%20Domain%20Blocklist http://raw.githubusercontent.com/bogachenko/filterlist/master/hosts SuperBlock Adblocker: http://chrome.google.com/webstore/detail/superblock-adblocker/miijbmhjndcihicbljlcieiajhemmdeb/ AdBlock: http://chrome.google.com/webstore/detail/adblock/gighmmpiobklfepjocnamgkkbiglidom/ http://www.getadblock.com/ AdBlocker Ultimate: http://chrome.google.com/webstore/detail/adblocker-ultimate/ohahllgiabjaoigichmmfljhkcfikeof/ http://www.adblockultimate.net/ Ads Killer Adblocker Plus: http://chrome.google.com/webstore/detail/ads-killer-adblocker-plus/pgbllmbdjgcalkoimdfcpknbjgnhjclg/ Anti-Adblock Killer (AAK) (JavaScript): http://gitlab.com/xuhaiyang1234/AAK-Cont/raw/master/FINAL_BUILD/aak-cont-script-notubo.user.js http://gitlab.com/xuhaiyang1234/AAK-Cont/tree/master/FINAL_BUILD/ http://github.com/reek/anti-adblock-killer/ http://reek.github.io/anti-adblock-killer/#settings http://xuhaiyang1234.gitlab.io/AAK-Cont/dist/aak-cont-list-notubo.txt http://raw.github.com/reek/anti-adblock-killer/master/anti-adblock-killer.user.js http://github.com/reek/anti-adblock-killer/blob/master/anti-adblock-killer-filters.txt http://raw.githubusercontent.com/reek/anti-adblock-killer/master/anti-adblock-killer-filters.txt http://greasyfork.org/scripts/735-anti-adblock-killer-reek/code/Anti-Adblock%20Killer%20%7C%20Reek.user.js http://www.codejuggle.dj/anti-adblock-killer/ http://greasyfork.org/en/scripts/15947-adblock/ http://greasyfork.org/scripts/15947-adblock/code/Fuck%20FuckAdBlock.user.js http://bogachenko.github.io/fuckfuckadblock/ http://raw.githubusercontent.com/bogachenko/fuckfuckadblock/master/fuckfuckadblock.txt AdBlock Plus YouTube filter subscription: http://youtube.adblockplus.me/ http://www.adblockplus.org/ Disable Google/YouTube Ads: http://www.ghacks.net/2013/08/18/youtube-experiment-gets-rid-of-all-advertisement-on-site/ YouTube video -> DevTools: Ctrl+Shift+J (Chrome/Chromium) or Ctrl+Shift+K (Firefox) -> type in DevTools Console: document.cookie="VISITOR_INFO1_LIVE=oKckVSqvaGw;path=/;domain=.youtube.com";window.location.reload(); Reddit Promoted AdBlock: http://chrome.google.com/webstore/detail/reddit-promoted-adblock/mmnhjecbajmgkapcinkhdnjabclcnfpg/ Promoted Pin Hider: http://chrome.google.com/webstore/detail/promoted-pin-hider/mepooemkkklmilplmgkeljlnpnokjlbo/ Malwarebytes Browser Guard: http://chrome.google.com/webstore/detail/malwarebytes-browser-guar/ihcjicgdanjaechkgeegckofjjedodee/ Poper Blocker: http://chrome.google.com/webstore/detail/poper-blocker/bkkbcggnhapdmkeljlodobbkopceiche/ http://poperblocker.com/ JustBlock Security: http://chrome.google.com/webstore/detail/justblock-security/hiajdlfgbgnnjakkbnpdhmhfhklkbiol/ Privacy Badger: http://chrome.google.com/webstore/detail/privacy-badger/pkehgijcmpdhfbdbbnkijodmdjhbjlgp/ http://privacybadger.org/ http://github.com/EFForg/privacybadger/ Privacy Pass: http://chrome.google.com/webstore/detail/privacy-pass/ajhmfdgkijocedmfjonnpjfojldioehi/ Chrome/Chromium Developer Tools (DevTools) keyboard combos/shortcuts: http://developers.google.com/web/tools/chrome-devtools/shortcuts/ http://developer.chrome.com/devtools/ http://www.anti-code.com/devtools-cheatsheet/ Chrome/Chromium keyboard combos/shortcuts: http://support.google.com/chrome/answer/157179/ BUGs + FIXes: Ads in YouTube videos: http://help.getadblock.com/support/solutions/articles/6000109702/ PixelBlock: http://chrome.google.com/webstore/detail/pixelblock/jmpmfcjnflbcoidlgapblgpgbilinlem/ Webmail Ad Blocker: http://chrome.google.com/webstore/detail/webmail-ad-blocker/cbhfdchmklhpcngcgjmpdbjakdggkkjp/ Ad-blocker for Gmail: http://chrome.google.com/webstore/detail/coibnogmjcpbccgjofoiklnfpbbjbapo/ Video Adblocker for Youtube: http://chrome.google.com/webstore/detail/video-adblocker-for-youtu/hflefjhkfeiaignkclmphmokmmbhbhik/ AdBlock on YouTube: http://chrome.google.com/webstore/detail/adblock-on-youtube/emngkmlligggbbiioginlkphcmffbncb/ AdBlock for YouTube: http://chrome.google.com/webstore/detail/adblock-for-youtube/cmedhionkhpnakcndndgjdbohmhepckk/ AdBlocker for YouTube: http://chrome.google.com/webstore/detail/adblocker-for-youtube/naihbfkjlampnpbnohcehoedklmejhmh/ Adguard AdBlocker: http://chrome.google.com/webstore/detail/adguard-adblocker/bgnkhhnnamicmpeenaelnjfhikgbkllg/ AdF.ly Skipper: http://adfly-skipper.blogspot.com/ http://chrome.google.com/webstore/detail/adskipper/obnfifcganohemahpomajbhocfkdgmjb/ http://github.com/StoreClerk/AdF.ly-Skipper/ Skip Redirect: http://chrome.google.com/webstore/detail/skip-redirect/jaoafjdoijdconemdmodhbfpianehlon/ URL Tracking Stripper & Redirect Skipper: http://chrome.google.com/webstore/detail/url-tracking-stripper-red/flnagcobkfofedknnnmofijmmkbgfamf/ http://github.com/newhouse/url-tracking-stripper#readme uBlock Origin: http://chrome.google.com/webstore/detail/ublock-origin/cjpalhdlnbpafiamejdnhcphjbkeiagm/ http://github.com/gorhill/uBlock/releases/latest/ HTTPS Everywhere: http://chrome.google.com/webstore/detail/https-everywhere/gcbommkclmclpchllfjekcdonpmejbdp/ Make Google Images Great Again: http://chrome.google.com/webstore/detail/make-google-images-great/kjlaimldplcbblpgenlhfjpobmolcblj/ Google Search View Image Button: http://chrome.google.com/webstore/detail/google-search-view-image/hgngncnljacgakaiifjcgdnknaglfipo/ http://raw.githubusercontent.com/devunt/make-gis-great-again/master/gis-vib.user.js http://github.com/devunt/make-gis-great-again/ Disconnect: http://chrome.google.com/webstore/detail/disconnect/jeoacafpbcihiomhlakheieifhpjdfeo/ I don't care about cookies: http://chrome.google.com/webstore/detail/i-dont-care-about-cookies/fihnjjcciajhdojfnbdddfaoknhalnja/ Enable HTML5 Player: http://chrome.google.com/webstore/detail/enable-html5-player/ckejefldfpnncijlogankaafkkmeahcg/ New Tab Replace: http://chrome.google.com/webstore/detail/new-tab-replace/onpjbfodljecgioajjfdpkficliknajo/ Chrome/Chromium New Tab URL: chrome://newtab http://www.google.com/_/chrome/newtab Don't add custom search engines: http://chrome.google.com/webstore/detail/dont-add-custom-search-en/dnodlcololidkjgbpeoleabmkocdhacc/ CookiesOK: http://chrome.google.com/webstore/detail/cookiesok/afmkbjoakcacgljcdccofbffloabfbni/ SaveFrom.net helper all-in-1: http://addons.mozilla.org/firefox/addon/savefromnet-helper/ http://en.savefrom.net/user.php TamperMonkey BETA/NEWer: http://chrome.google.com/webstore/detail/tampermonkey-beta/gcalenpjmijncebpfijmoaglllgpjagf/ TamperMonkey: http://chrome.google.com/webstore/detail/tampermonkey/dhdgffkkebhmkfjojejmpbldmpobfkfo/ http://www.tampermonkey.net/ TamperMonkey FAQ: http://www.tampermonkey.net/faq.php Open URL Files (JavaScript): http://github.com/sweavo/chrome_open_url_files/ File: http://github.com/sweavo/chrome_open_url_files/blob/master/user_script.js http://raw.githubusercontent.com/sweavo/chrome_open_url_files/master/user_script.js SaveFromNet Helper (JavaScript): http://savefrom.net/user.php?helper=userjs http://sf-addon.com/helper/chrome/helper.user.js KeepVid Helper (JavaScript): http://www.keepvid.com/userscript/keepvid-helper.user.js KeepVid Bookmarklet (JavaScript): javascript:(function(){window.open('http://keepvid.com/?url='+encodeURIComponent(location.href)+'')})(); KeepVid 4 Chrome/Chromium: http://www.keepvid.com/extensions Animation Policy (Animated GIFs + SVGs): http://chrome.google.com/webstore/detail/animation-policy/ncigbofjfbodhkaffojakplpmnleeoee/ NoSquint Plus [Zoomn In +/- Zoom Out]: http://chrome.google.com/webstore/detail/nosquint-plus/jidjekdcooppfeggehblbigabhaihkgj/ YouTube Audio Visualizer: http://github.com/MrAnyone/YouTube-Audio-Visualizer/releases/latest/ http://github.com/MrAnyone/YouTube-Audio-Visualizer/releases/download/0.2/ytav_0.2.zip Google Chrome Backup (GCB): http://www.parhelia-tools.com/products/gcb/googlechrome.aspx http://www.parhelia-tools.com/products/gcb/download.php?f=gcb.zip FavBackup [OLD!]: http://www.favbrowser.com/backup/ http://www.favbrowser.com/favbackup.zip * Firefox ********* MDGx Internet Power Toys: Firefox [free(ware)] -> SOFTWARE.TXT (included): http://www.mdgx.com/nettoys.htm#MOZ Firefox Stable (candidate): http://ftp.mozilla.org/pub/firefox/nightly/ Firefox Alpha 1: http://ftp.mozilla.org/pub/firefox/nightly/latest-trunk/ Firefox Alpha 2: http://ftp.mozilla.org/pub/firefox/nightly/latest-mozilla-aurora/ Firefox Beta: http://ftp.mozilla.org/pub/firefox/nightly/ Firefox Portable Stable: http://www.portableapps.com/apps/internet/firefox_portable/ Firefox Portable Beta + Nightly: http://www.portableapps.com/apps/internet/firefox_portable/test/ Firefox Portable: http://www.thumbapps.org/2015/05/Mozilla-Firefox-browser-portable.html File: http://sourceforge.net/projects/thumbapps/files/Internet/Firefox/ Simple Firefox Backup (fBackup.exe + fBackup_64.exe) 32-bit + 64-bit: http://www.sordum.org/12298/ File: http://www.sordum.org/files/download/simple-firefox-backup/fBackup.zip Harden Firefox Privacy, Security + Performance about:config settings: http://gist.github.com/0XDE57/fbd302cef7693e62c769/ Comprehensive list of Firefox privacy and security settings: http://www.ghacks.net/2015/08/18/a-comprehensive-list-of-firefox-privacy-and-security-settings/ Firefox about:config security and privacy preferences: http://www.ghacks.net/overview-firefox-aboutconfig-security-privacy-preferences/ Firefox Memory Tweaks: http://www.ghacks.net/2007/02/26/firefox-memory-tweaks/ Firefox Group Policy Administrative Templates Catalog: http://admx.help/?Category=Firefox Firefox Add-ons: http://addons.mozilla.org/firefox/ http://www.majorgeeks.com/mg/sortname/mozilla_firefox_add_ons.html AdBlock: http://addons.mozilla.org/firefox/addon/adblock-for-firefox/ http://www.getadblock.com/ AdBlock Plus [also blocks YouTube/Facebook ads]: http://addons.mozilla.org/firefox/addon/adblock-plus/ EasyList Filters: http://www.easylist.to/ FilterLists: http://www.filterlists.com/ AdBlock/AdBlock Plus/AdBlock Ultimate/AdBlocker/AdRemover Subscriptions/Lists: http://adblockplus.org/subscriptions abp:subscribe?location=http://easylist.to/easylist/easylist.txt&title=EasyList abp:subscribe?location=http://easylist.to/easylist/easyprivacy.txt&title=EasyPrivacy&requiresLocation=http://easylist.to/easylist/easylist.txt&requiresTitle=EasyList abp:subscribe?location=http://easylist.to/easylist/fanboy-annoyance.txt&title=Fanboy's%20Annoyance%20List abp:subscribe?location=http%3A%2F%2Fransomwaretracker.abuse.ch%2Fdownloads%2FRW_DOMBL.txt&title=Ransomware%20Tracker%20Domain%20Blocklist http://raw.githubusercontent.com/bogachenko/filterlist/master/hosts Adblock Plus Whitelist Export (JavaScript): http://gist.github.com/noromanba/5872328/ http://gist.githubusercontent.com/noromanba/5872328/raw/d8c0023c7b66bb3f9ae26afa29d8b0cb67e0d718/abp-whitelist-export.js Disable Anti-Adblock: http://addons.mozilla.org/firefox/addon/disable-anti-adblock/ Anti-Adblock Killer (AAK) (JavaScript): http://gitlab.com/xuhaiyang1234/AAK-Cont/raw/master/FINAL_BUILD/aak-cont-script-notubo.user.js http://gitlab.com/xuhaiyang1234/AAK-Cont/tree/master/FINAL_BUILD/ http://github.com/reek/anti-adblock-killer/ http://reek.github.io/anti-adblock-killer/#settings http://xuhaiyang1234.gitlab.io/AAK-Cont/dist/aak-cont-list-notubo.txt http://raw.github.com/reek/anti-adblock-killer/master/anti-adblock-killer.user.js http://github.com/reek/anti-adblock-killer/blob/master/anti-adblock-killer-filters.txt http://raw.githubusercontent.com/reek/anti-adblock-killer/master/anti-adblock-killer-filters.txt http://greasyfork.org/scripts/735-anti-adblock-killer-reek/code/Anti-Adblock%20Killer%20%7C%20Reek.user.js http://www.codejuggle.dj/anti-adblock-killer/ http://greasyfork.org/en/scripts/15947-adblock/ http://greasyfork.org/scripts/15947-adblock/code/Fuck%20FuckAdBlock.user.js http://bogachenko.github.io/fuckfuckadblock/ http://raw.githubusercontent.com/bogachenko/fuckfuckadblock/master/fuckfuckadblock.txt Adblock Plus Pop-up Addon: http://addons.mozilla.org/firefox/addon/adblock-plus-pop-up-addon/ AdBlock Plus YouTube filter subscription: http://youtube.adblockplus.me/ http://www.adblockplus.org/ Disable Google/YouTube Ads: http://www.ghacks.net/2013/08/18/youtube-experiment-gets-rid-of-all-advertisement-on-site/ YouTube video -> DevTools: Ctrl+Shift+J (Chrome/Chromium) or Ctrl+Shift+K (Firefox) -> type in DevTools Console: document.cookie="VISITOR_INFO1_LIVE=oKckVSqvaGw;path=/;domain=.youtube.com";window.location.reload(); Chrome/Chromium Developer Tools (DevTools) keyboard combos/shortcuts: http://developers.google.com/web/tools/chrome-devtools/shortcuts/ http://developer.chrome.com/devtools/ http://www.anti-code.com/devtools-cheatsheet/ Chrome/Chromium keyboard combos/shortcuts: http://support.google.com/chrome/answer/157179/ BUGs + FIXes: Ads in YouTube videos: http://help.getadblock.com/support/solutions/articles/6000109702/ AdBlock for YouTube: http://addons.mozilla.org/firefox/addon/adblock-for-youtube/ Ad-blocker for Gmail: http://addons.mozilla.org/firefox/addon/ad-blocker-for-gmail/ AdBlock for Gmail: http://addons.mozilla.org/firefox/addon/adblock-for-gmail/ Customizations for AdBlock Plus: http://addons.mozilla.org/firefox/addon/abpcustomization/ http://www.adblockplus.org/customizations Element Hiding Helper for AdBlock Plus: http://addons.mozilla.org/firefox/addon/elemhidehelper/ http://www.adblockplus.org/elemhidehelper AdBlocker Ultimate: http://addons.mozilla.org/firefox/addon/adblocker-ultimate/ http://www.adblockultimate.net/ Adguard AdBlocker: http://addons.mozilla.org/firefox/addon/adguard-adblocker/ AdF.ly Skipper: http://adfly-skipper.blogspot.com/ http://addons.mozilla.org/firefox/addon/adfly-skipper/ http://github.com/StoreClerk/AdF.ly-Skipper/ Skip Redirect: http://addons.mozilla.org/firefox/addon/skip-redirect/ uBlock Origin: http://addons.mozilla.org/firefox/addon/ublock-origin/ http://github.com/gorhill/uBlock/releases/latest/ Malwarebytes Browser Guard: http://addons.mozilla.org/firefox/addon/malwarebytes/ Privacy Badger: http://addons.mozilla.org/firefox/downloads/latest/privacy-badger17/ http://privacybadger.org/ http://github.com/EFForg/privacybadger/ Google Search View Image Button: http://addons.mozilla.org/firefox/addon/google-search-view-image/ http://raw.githubusercontent.com/devunt/make-gis-great-again/master/gis-vib.user.js http://github.com/devunt/make-gis-great-again/ Disable Visited Links: http://addons.mozilla.org/firefox/addon/disable-visited-links-css/ Disable WebRTC: http://addons.mozilla.org/firefox/addon/happy-bonobo-disable-webrtc/ Disable Add-on Compatibility Checks [extensions.checkCompatibility=false]: http://addons.mozilla.org/firefox/addon/checkcompatibility/ Nightly Tester Tools: http://addons.mozilla.org/firefox/addon/nightly-tester-tools/ I don't care about cookies: http://addons.mozilla.org/firefox/addon/i-dont-care-about-cookies/ CookiesOK: http://addons.mozilla.org/firefox/addon/cookiesok/ Better Gmail 2: http://addons.mozilla.org/firefox/addon/better-gmail-2/ ChatZilla!: http://addons.mozilla.org/firefox/addon/chatzilla/ http://chatzilla.hacksrus.com/ YouTube Downloader 4K - Video Downloader [* DISABLE! *]: http://addons.mozilla.org/firefox/addon/media-downloader/ Flash Video Downloader - YouTube HD Download [4K]: http://addons.mozilla.org/firefox/addon/flash-video-downloader/ http://addons.mozilla.org/firefox/downloads/latest/6584/addon-6584-latest.xpi YouTube Video and Audio Downloader: http://addons.mozilla.org/firefox/addon/youtube-video-and-audio-dow/ Download Youtube Videos HD 1080p etc [Keep Tube/SaveMedia]: http://addons.mozilla.org/firefox/addon/download-youtube-videos-hd-/ http://www.savemedia.com/ Keep Tube Bookmarklet (JavaScript): javascript:location.href=(location.href.search('www.youtube.com')!=-1)?location.href.replace('www.youtube.com','savemedia.com')+'&utm_source=savemedia&utm_medium=desktopwebsite&utm_campaign=bookmarklet':'http://savemedia.com/'; SaveFrom.net helper all-in-1: http://addons.mozilla.org/firefox/addon/savefromnet-helper/ http://en.savefrom.net/user.php Download YouTube Videos as MP4: http://addons.mozilla.org/firefox/addon/download-youtube/ http://www.userscripts.org/scripts/show/25105/ Download Panel Tweaks (DPT): http://addons.mozilla.org/firefox/addon/download-panel-tweaks/ Download Manager Tweak (DMT): http://addons.mozilla.org/firefox/addon/download-manager-tweak/ http://dmextension.mozdev.org/ Disconnect: http://addons.mozilla.org/firefox/addon/disconnect/ Disconnect Search: http://addons.mozilla.org/firefox/addon/disconnect-search/ Google Disconnect: http://addons.mozilla.org/firefox/addon/gdc/ Google Untracker: http://addons.mozilla.org/firefox/addon/google-untracker/ http://github.com/sharpdressedcodes/google-untracker/ Google search link fix: http://addons.mozilla.org/firefox/addon/google-search-link-fix/ NO Google Analytics: http://addons.mozilla.org/firefox/addon/no-google-analytics/ Classic Theme Restorer [customize UI]: http://addons.mozilla.org/firefox/addon/classicthemerestorer/ FindBar Tweak: http://addons.mozilla.org/firefox/addon/findbar-tweak/ FindList: http://addons.mozilla.org/firefox/addon/findlist/ FavIcon Reloader: http://addons.mozilla.org/firefox/addon/faviconreloader/ Redirector: http://addons.mozilla.org/firefox/addon/redirector/ FoxClocks: http://addons.mozilla.org/firefox/addon/foxclocks/ http://www.foxclocks.org/ Shumway Add-on (Flash replacement) converts Flash (.SWF, .FLV) to HTML5: http://github.com/mozilla/shumway/ http://mozilla.github.io/shumway/ http://mozilla.github.io/shumway/extension/firefox/shumway.xpi http://github.com/mozilla/shumway/wiki/Debugging-and-Configuring-Shumway#using-the-extension GreaseMonkey: http://addons.mozilla.org/firefox/addon/greasemonkey/ http://www.greasespot.net/ YouTube Auto Buffer & Auto HD (JavaScript): http://greasyfork.org/en/scripts/494-youtube-auto-buffer-auto-hd http://greasyfork.org/scripts/494-youtube-auto-buffer-auto-hd/code/YouTube%20Auto%20Buffer%20%20Auto%20HD.user.js Youtube Unblock = REQUIRES PROXY SERVER ! : http://addons.mozilla.org/firefox/addon/youtube-unblock/ http://www.youtube-unblock.org/ YouTube Unblocker (JavaScript): http://greasyfork.org/en/scripts/9062-youtube-unblocker http://greasyfork.org/scripts/9062-youtube-unblocker/code/YouTube%20Unblocker.user.js Ads Skipper 2.0 (JavaScript): http://userscripts-mirror.org/scripts/show/158531 http://www.userscripts-mirror.org/scripts/source/158531.user.js OLD Ads Skipper 1.0 (JavaScript): http://userscripts-mirror.org/scripts/show/118033 http://userscripts-mirror.org/scripts/source/118033.user.js SaveFromNet Helper (JavaScript): http://savefrom.net/user.php?helper=userjs http://sf-addon.com/helper/chrome/helper.user.js KeepVid Helper (JavaScript): http://www.keepvid.com/userscript/keepvid-helper.user.js KeepVid Bookmarklet (JavaScript): javascript:(function(){window.open('http://keepvid.com/?url='+encodeURIComponent(location.href)+'')})(); withExEditor (NOTEPAD.EXE): http://addons.mozilla.org/firefox/addon/withexeditor/ ViewSourceWith (NOTEPAD.EXE): http://addons.mozilla.org/firefox/addon/dafizilla-viewsourcewith/ http://dafizilla.sourceforge.net/viewsourcewith/ File: http://sourceforge.net/projects/dafizilla/files/viewsourcewith/ Google Docs Download (GDD): http://www.1st-soft.net/gdd/ http://www.1st-soft.net/gdd/googledocdownload.user.js GDD REQUIRES DownThemAll!: http://addons.mozilla.org/firefox/addon/downthemall/ http://www.downthemall.net/ Scriptish: http://addons.mozilla.org/firefox/addon/scriptish/ http://www.scriptish.org/ Hide Tab Bar With One Tab: http://addons.mozilla.org/firefox/addon/hide-tab-bar-with-one-tab/ Internet Explorer (IE) Tab V2 (Enhanced IE Tab): http://addons.mozilla.org/firefox/addon/ie-tab-2-ff-36/ NoSquint Plus [Zoomn In +/- Zoom Out]: http://addons.mozilla.org/firefox/addon/nosquint-plus/ NoSquint [Zoomn In +/- Zoom Out]: http://addons.mozilla.org/firefox/addon/nosquint/ Zoom Page: http://addons.mozilla.org/firefox/addon/zoom-page/ PageRank: http://addons.mozilla.org/firefox/addon/pagerank/ Page Rank Checker: http://addons.mozilla.org/firefox/addon/page-rank-checker/ QuickJava: http://addons.mozilla.org/firefox/addon/quickjava/ RightToClick: http://addons.mozilla.org/firefox/addon/righttoclick/ Site Favicon in Urlbar: http://addons.mozilla.org/firefox/addon/site-favicon-in-urlbar/ Web Developer: http://addons.mozilla.org/firefox/addon/web-developer/ http://www.chrispederick.com/work/web-developer/ * Internet Explorer (IE) ************************ MDGx Internet Power Toys: Internet Explorer (IE) [free(ware)] -> SOFTWARE.TXT (included): http://www.mdgx.com/nettoys.htm#IEX MDGx Internet Explorer (IE) Essential FREE Fixes + Updates -> SOFTWARE.TXT (included): http://www.mdgx.com/ietoy.htm * Replace default Internet Explorer (IE) search engine with Google + make it the default: http://www.itstillworks.com/change-bing-google-12283088.html http://smallbusiness.chron.com/change-bing-google-70809.html Run Control Panel (control.exe) -> Internet (Explorer) Options (Properties) (inetcpl.cpl) -> Programs tab -> Manage Add-ons button -> highlight Search Providers left side item -> Find more search providers link (URL): http://www.iegallery.com/ which redirects to: http://www.microsoft.com/iegallery/ -> new Internet Explorer (IE) browser window opens -> Add (click) link below Google logo -> back to Programs tab -> Manage Add-ons window -> highlight Search Providers left side item -> highlight Google right side item -> Set default button -> highlight all other right side items except Google (if any) 1 at a time -> Remove button for each one -> confirm deletion of each item -> check Prevent programs from suggesting changes to my default search provider box -> Close button. * Google Toolbar for Internet Explorer (IE): http://www.google.com/toolbar/ie/ * Flash: http://www.mdgx.com/nettoys.htm#SHFL => Flash STAND ALONE: http://www.adobe.com/support/flashplayer/debug_downloads.html http://labs.adobe.com/downloads/flashplayer.html MUST UNcheck ALL McAfee/Symantec boxes B4 installing Flash !!! Flash Player STAND ALONE: http://fpdownload.macromedia.com/pub/flashplayer/updaters/30/flashplayer_30_sa.exe Flash Player DEBUG STAND ALONE: http://fpdownload.macromedia.com/pub/flashplayer/updaters/30/flashplayer_30_sa_debug.exe Flash PepperFlash (PPAPI) for Chrome/Chromium STAND ALONE: http://fpdownload.macromedia.com/pub/labs/flashruntimes/flashplayer/install_flash_player_ppapi.exe Flash PepperFlash (PPAPI) for Chrome/Chromium STAND ALONE PORTABLE: http://sourceforge.net/projects/thumbapps/files/Utilities/Adobe%20Flash%20Player/ http://effect8.ru/soft/media/adobe-flash-player-portable.html Flash Netscape Plug-in (NPAPI) for Firefox STAND ALONE: http://fpdownload.macromedia.com/pub/labs/flashruntimes/flashplayer/install_flash_player.exe Flash ActiveX (AX) for Internet Explorer (IE) STAND ALONE: http://fpdownload.macromedia.com/pub/labs/flashruntimes/flashplayer/install_flash_player_ax.exe => Flash SETUP ONLY: http://get.adobe.com/flashplayer/ http://get.adobe.com/flashplayer/update/ppapi/ http://get.adobe.com/flashplayer/update/plugin/ http://get.adobe.com/flashplayer/otherversions/ MUST UNcheck ALL McAfee/Symantec boxes B4 installing Flash !!! Flash PepperFlash (PPAPI) for Chrome/Chromium SETUP ONLY: http://get.adobe.com/flashplayer/?fpchrome http://admdownload.adobe.com/bin/live/flashplayer30pp_xa_install.exe Flash Netscape Plug-in (NPAPI) for Firefox SETUP ONLY: http://admdownload.adobe.com/bin/live/flashplayer30_xa_install.exe Flash ActiveX (AX) for Internet Explorer (IE) SETUP ONLY: http://admdownload.adobe.com/bin/live/flashplayer30ax_xa_install.exe Internet Explorer 11.0 (IE11) Flash ActiveX (AX) 32-bit + 64-bit for Windows 8/8.1 32-bit + 64-bit: http://helpx.adobe.com/flash-player/kb/flash-player-issues-windows-8.html http://support.microsoft.com/help/4048951/ - IE11 Flash ActiveX (AX) 32-bit: http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?linkid=328650 - IE11 Flash ActiveX (AX) 64-bit: http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?linkid=328651 => OLD Flash: http://helpx.adobe.com/flash-player/kb/archived-flash-player-versions.html http://www.filehippo.com/download_flashplayer/ http://www.oldapps.com/flash_player.php Flash PepperFlash (PPAPI) for Chrome/Chromium Online Settings: http://www.macromedia.com/support/documentation/en/flashplayer/help/settings_manager02.html Chrome/Chromium Flash Help: http://support.google.com/chrome/answer/6258784/ Use Flash with Chrome/Chromium: http://helpx.adobe.com/flash-player/kb/flash-player-chromium.html Install Flash Player Help: http://helpx.adobe.com/flash-player.html * Flash Player Stand Alone: Before installing OLDer Flash Player -> uninstall Flash Player (if any) -> reboot. Uninstall Flash Plug-in + ActiveX Control for Internet Explorer (IE): http://www.adobe.com/?id=tn_14157 http://web.archive.org/web/20070503030542/http://www.adobe.com/cfusion/knowledgebase/index.cfm?id=tn_14157 If Flash Player for Internet Explorer (IE) installed -> you canNOT install OLDer versions. Install OLDer Flash Player for Internet Explorer (IE): http://helpx.adobe.com/flash-player/kb/install-earlier-flash-player-version.html Flash Players 11.2.202.235 32-bit for Windows XP/2003/Vista/2008/7: - Standalone: flashplayer11_2r202_235_win_sa_32bit.exe - Internet Explorer: flashplayer11_2r202_235_winax_32bit.exe - Internet Explorer: flashplayer11_2r202_235_winax_32bit.msi - Netscape: flashplayer11_2r202_235_win_32bit.exe - Netscape: flashplayer11_2r202_235_win_32bit.msi - Uninstaller: uninstall_flashplayer11_2r202_235_win_32bit.exe Flash Players 11.2.202.235 64-bit for Windows XP/2003/Vista/2008/7: - Internet Explorer: flashplayer11_2r202_235_winax_64bit.exe - Internet Explorer: flashplayer11_2r202_235_winax_64bit.msi - Netscape: flashplayer11_2r202_235_win_64bit.exe - Netscape: flashplayer11_2r202_235_win_64bit.msi - Uninstaller: uninstall_flashplayer11_2r202_235_win_64bit.exe * Flash Players + Savers/Downloaders: http://www.mdgx.com/nettoys.htm#FPSD SWF Guide + Tools: http://www.lifewire.com/swf-file-4138363/ SWF Tools: EXE to SWF Extractor: http://swftools.sourceforge.net/exe-to-swf.html File: http://sourceforge.net/projects/swftools/files/eXe_To_SwF/eXeToSwF_Latest.zip SWF Tools: SWF to EXE Converter: http://swftools.sourceforge.net/swf-to-exe.html File: http://sourceforge.net/projects/swftools/files/SwF_To_eXe/Swf2eXe_Latest.zip SWF Tools include Flash Player Projector Standalone 11.4.402.278 32-bit. SWF -> EXE = Flash Player Projector Standalone 11.2.202.235 32-bit: http://junebeetle.github.io/converter/executables/ File: http://fpdownload.macromedia.com/get/flashplayer/installers/archive/fp_11.2.202.235_archive.zip EXE -> SWF: http://www.northcode.com/blog/Extract-SWF-files-from-Flash-Executables/ File: http://www.northcode.com/free/exe2swf/exe2swf.exe FLV Extract GUI (FLVExtract.exe) + command line (FLVExtractCL.exe) 32-bit tools: http://www.moitah.net/ File: http://www.moitah.net/download/latest/FLV_Extract.zip SWFTools command line conversion, extraction + management SWF tools: http://www.swftools.org/download.html * Shockwave: http://www.mdgx.com/nettoys.htm#SHFL http://www.adobe.com/shockwave/download/alternates/ Shockwave SLIM: http://fpdownload.macromedia.com/get/shockwave/default/english/win95nt/latest/Shockwave_Installer_Slim.exe Shockwave FULL [+ SHAREWARE/DEMOS!]: http://fpdownload.macromedia.com/get/shockwave/default/english/win95nt/latest/Shockwave_Installer_Full.exe Shockwave FULL for Internet Explorer (IE): http://fpdownload.macromedia.com/get/shockwave/default/english/win95nt/latest/sw_lic_full_installer.msi OLD Shockwave: http://www.filehippo.com/download_shockwave/ http://www.oldapps.com/shockwave.php * Silverlight: http://www.mdgx.com/nettoys.htm#SVL http://www.microsoft.com/silverlight/ Get Silverlight: http://www.microsoft.com/getsilverlight/handlers/getsilverlight.ashx http://www.microsoft.com/getsilverlight/get-started/install/ * CleanIETempFiles (CleanIETempFiles.exe) 32-bit command line tool deletes Internet Explorer (IE) 7/8/9/10/11 Cookies, History + Temporary Internet Files (TIF): http://blogs.msmvps.com/danielmartin/2011/03/11/191-c-243-mo-automatizar-la-eliminaci-243-n-de-temporales-de-internet-explorer/ File: http://www.mdgx.com/files/CITF.ZIP Executable [only]: http://raw.githubusercontent.com/gliheng/Blackhole/master/data/bin/CleanIETempFiles.exe Syntax: -q runs silent (Quiet) -c deletes Cookies (C) -h deletes browsing History (H) -t deletes Temporary Internet Files (TIF) Command line (example): CleanIETempFiles.exe -c -h -t -q or: CITF.EXE -c -h -t -q * IEWebGL Plug-in for Internet Explorer (IE) 6/7/8/9/10: http://github.com/iewebgl/iewebgl/ File: http://raw.githubusercontent.com/iewebgl/iewebgl/master/WebSite2.0/Releases/iewebgl.exe http://github.com/iewebgl/iewebgl/blob/master/WebSite2.0/Releases/iewebgl.exe?raw=true http://github.com/iewebgl/iewebgl/blob/master/WebSite2.0/Releases/iewebgl.cab?raw=true http://github.com/iewebgl/iewebgl/archive/master.zip Internet Explorer (IE) 11/newer have WebGL code built-in, and do NOT need IEWebGL! * Best Free Wi-Fi Network Tools: http://www.techsupportalert.com/best-free-wi-fi-network-finder-utility.htm * NetworkInterfacesView 32-bit + 64-bit: http://www.nirsoft.net/utils/network_interfaces.html - NetworkInterfacesView 32-bit: http://www.nirsoft.net/utils/networkinterfacesview.zip - NetworkInterfacesView 64-bit: http://www.nirsoft.net/utils/networkinterfacesview-x64.zip * inSSIDer Wi-Fi network stats, benchmark, signal strength + security audit tool: http://www.techspot.com/downloads/5936-inssider.html File: http://files01.tchspt.com/temp/inSSIDer-installer.msi * NetSurveyor Wi-Fi 802.11 network stats, optimization + monitoring tool: http://www.nutsaboutnets.com/netsurveyor-wifi-scanner/ File: http://nutsaboutnets-downloads.s3.amazonaws.com/NetSurveyor-Setup.exe * Wireless Network Watcher (WNetWatcher) 32-bit detects all network/internet connected devices: http://www.nirsoft.net/utils/wireless_network_watcher.html File: http://www.nirsoft.net/utils/wnetwatcher.zip Improve Your Wireless Network Performance Guide: http://www.majorgeeks.com/content/page/how_to_improve_your_wireless_network_performance.html Chrome/Chromium, Firefox/Mozilla + Internet Explorer (IE) Privacy * MDGx web browsers [free(ware)] -> SOFTWARE.TXT (included): http://www.mdgx.com/nettoys.htm#NET Protect your online privacy, opt out of ads/cookies + block malware/spyware: * Internet Explorer (IE) web browser: ************************************* MDGx Internet Explorer (IE) web browser -> SOFTWARE.TXT (included): http://www.mdgx.com/nettoys.htm#IEX A. Go to: http://choice.microsoft.com/opt-out B. Turn OFF all ads: - Personalized ads in this browser. - Personalized ads wherever I use my Microsoft account. C. Go to: http://www.aboutads.info/choices/ D. UNcheck all boxes: - "All Participating Companies". - "Companies Customizing Ads For Your Browser". E. Internet Explorer (IE) 9/10/11/newer "Block Tracking" (Geolocation Detection) + "Automatic (Forced) Upgrade": http://unlockforus.blogspot.com/2012/09/do-not-allow-websites-to-get-your.html http://support.microsoft.com/help/2843950/ http://www.eightforums.com/tutorials/7996-internet-explorer-10-auto-update-enable-disable.html http://www.itninja.com/question/ie10-turn-off-auto-updates/ 1. Use Notepad or similar/better free(ware) plain text/ASCII editor: http://www.mdgx.com/toy.htm#TXT to create a plain text Registry file containing the lines between Cut & Paste delimiters below. 2. Save it as plain text/ASCII file (Encode -> ANSI) with the REG extension (.REG). 3. Name it whatever you wish. 4. Right-click newly created .REG file. 5. Run as Administrator. 6. Answer Yes/OK to all prompts to register its information into your Registry. -----Begin cut & paste here----- REGEDIT4 [HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Geolocation] "BlockAllWebsites"=dword:1 [HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main] "EnableAutoUpgrade"=dword:0 [HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main] "EnableAutoUpgrade"=dword:0 [HKEY_USERS\.DEFAULT\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main] "EnableAutoUpgrade"=dword:0 ; ------End cut & paste here------ F. Turn OFF Internet Explorer (IE) Security Check: http://www.windows-security.org/65c2e8edd3108cdb6fc985493bb2fa38/turn-off-the-security-settings-check-feature/ 1. Use Notepad or similar/better free(ware) plain text/ASCII editor: http://www.mdgx.com/toy.htm#TXT to create a plain text Registry file containing the lines between Cut & Paste delimiters below. 2. Save it as plain text/ASCII file (Encode -> ANSI) with the REG extension (.REG). 3. Name it whatever you wish. 4. Right-click newly created .REG file. 5. Run as Administrator. 6. Answer Yes/OK to all prompts to register its information into your Registry. -----Begin cut & paste here----- REGEDIT4 [HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Security] "DisableSecuritySettingsCheck"=dword:1 [HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Security] "DisableSecuritySettingsCheck"=dword:1 ; ------End cut & paste here------ G. HTTP cookies: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/HTTP_cookie More info: http://www.mdgx.com/ietoy.htm#IE11 Open E10BLOK.CMD (included) in Notepad for details: http://www.mdgx.com/10BLK/E10BLOK.CMD.TXT H. Install AdBlock Plus (ABP) for Internet Explorer (IE) (free, open source): http://adblockplus.org/en/internet-explorer http://eyeo.to/adblockplus/ie_install/internet-explorer I. Restart your browser. * Chrome/Chromium web browsers: ******************************* MDGx Chromium + Chrome web browsers [free(ware)] -> SOFTWARE.TXT (included): http://www.mdgx.com/nettoys.htm#CHR 01. Replace your Google Chrome web browser with a Google-free [stripped of Google ads/phone-home/spyware apps, scripts + code] Chromium or 3rd party/independent alternative/derivative/fork Chromium-based web browser (free, open source): http://www.mdgx.com/nettoys.htm#BLX 02. Run these commands from a DOS console command prompt (%WinDir%\SYSTEM32\CMD.EXE): right-click CMD shortcut/CMD.EXE -> Run as Administrator -> run these commands -> press Enter after each line: SETX.EXE GOOGLE_API_KEY "NO" /M SETX.EXE GOOGLE_DEFAULT_CLIENT_ID "NO" /M SETX.EXE GOOGLE_DEFAULT_CLIENT_SECRET "NO" /M to make sure you're not getting any Google apps/code/scripts annoying errors while running Chromium web browsers. 03. Log in to your Google account (if any): http://accounts.google.com/ 04. Go to: http://www.google.com/settings/accounthistory 05. UNcheck all boxes + turn OFF all switches. 06. Go to: http://myaccount.google.com/activitycontrols 07. UNcheck all boxes + turn OFF all switches related to ads, tracking, history. 08. Go to: http://adssettings.google.com/authenticated 09. Turn OFF "Ad personalization is ON" to read "Ad personalization is OFF". 10. Click "Control ad personalization on other websites & apps that use Google ad services" which goes to: http://optout.aboutads.info/ 11. Wait a few minutes for browser detection to complete [may take a while! ;-(] -> 100%. 12. Under "Opt Out?" click "select all" (top right), or click "OPT OUT OF ALL" (bottom). 13. Wait for browser detection to complete [total over 130 opt-out requests] -> 100%. 14. Click "View Updated Results" -> make sure all boxes are UNchecked. 15. Go to: http://myaccount.google.com/activitycontrols 16. Turn OFF (pause) "Web & App Activity". 17. UNcheck "Include Chrome history and activity from sites, apps and devices that use Google services". 18. Turn OFF Sync to stop sending your browsing history to the Google servers. 19. Click the 3 dots ellipsis (older browser versions: 3 bars) at the top right corner or type: chrome://settings in the (URL) address bar -> Settings -> People -> Sync -> turn OFF "On - sync everything". 20. Click the circular Sync (profile menu) icon at the top right corner -> turn OFF "Sync and personalize Chrome across your devices". 21. Turn OFF automatically being logged into your Google account whenever you sign into your Gmail account (if using Gmail). 22. Click the 3 dots ellipsis (older browser versions: 3 bars) at the top right corner -> Settings -> Advanced -> Privacy and security -> turn OFF "Allow Chrome sign-in". 23. Click the 3 dots ellipsis (older browser versions: 3 bars) at the top right corner -> Settings -> Advanced -> Privacy and security -> turn ON "Send a 'Do Not Track' request with your browsing traffic". 24. Turn OFF (Push) Notifications: http://www.makeuseof.com/tag/disable-notifications-chrome-firefox-safari/ 25. Click the 3 dots ellipsis (older browser versions: 3 bars) at the top right corner or type: chrome://settings in the (URL) address bar -> Settings -> Advanced -> Content Settings -> Notifications -> slide button left to read "Blocked". 26. Install important privacy/ad-blocker/anti-malware/phone-home/anti-spyware extensions: AdBlock/AdBlock Plus (ABP)/AdBlock Ultimate/AdBlocker/AdRemover/uBlock, AdBlock for YouTube, No-Cookies, Ghostery, No Script, TamperMonkey + custom TamperMonkey scripts/scriplets, and a few password protection extensions. Examples: AdBlock Plus [also blocks YouTube/Facebook ads]: http://chrome.google.com/webstore/detail/adblock-plus/cfhdojbkjhnklbpkdaibdccddilifddb/ EasyList Filters: http://www.easylist.to/ FilterLists: http://www.filterlists.com/ AdBlock/AdBlock Plus/AdBlock Ultimate/AdBlocker/AdRemover Subscriptions/Lists: http://adblockplus.org/subscriptions abp:subscribe?location=http://easylist.to/easylist/easylist.txt&title=EasyList abp:subscribe?location=http://easylist.to/easylist/easyprivacy.txt&title=EasyPrivacy&requiresLocation=http://easylist.to/easylist/easylist.txt&requiresTitle=EasyList abp:subscribe?location=http://easylist.to/easylist/fanboy-annoyance.txt&title=Fanboy's%20Annoyance%20List abp:subscribe?location=http%3A%2F%2Fransomwaretracker.abuse.ch%2Fdownloads%2FRW_DOMBL.txt&title=Ransomware%20Tracker%20Domain%20Blocklist SuperBlock Adblocker: http://chrome.google.com/webstore/detail/superblock-adblocker/miijbmhjndcihicbljlcieiajhemmdeb/ AdBlock: http://chrome.google.com/webstore/detail/adblock/gighmmpiobklfepjocnamgkkbiglidom/ http://www.getadblock.com/ AdRemover for Chrome: http://chrome.google.com/webstore/detail/adremover-for-google-chro/mcefmojpghnaceadnghednjhbmphipkb/ AdBlocker Ultimate: http://chrome.google.com/webstore/detail/adblocker-ultimate/ohahllgiabjaoigichmmfljhkcfikeof/ http://www.adblockultimate.net/ Ads Killer Adblocker Plus: http://chrome.google.com/webstore/detail/ads-killer-adblocker-plus/pgbllmbdjgcalkoimdfcpknbjgnhjclg/ Anti-Adblock Killer (AAK) (JavaScript): http://gitlab.com/xuhaiyang1234/AAK-Cont/raw/master/FINAL_BUILD/aak-cont-script-notubo.user.js http://gitlab.com/xuhaiyang1234/AAK-Cont/tree/master/FINAL_BUILD/ http://github.com/reek/anti-adblock-killer/ http://reek.github.io/anti-adblock-killer/#settings http://xuhaiyang1234.gitlab.io/AAK-Cont/dist/aak-cont-list-notubo.txt http://raw.github.com/reek/anti-adblock-killer/master/anti-adblock-killer.user.js http://github.com/reek/anti-adblock-killer/blob/master/anti-adblock-killer-filters.txt http://raw.githubusercontent.com/reek/anti-adblock-killer/master/anti-adblock-killer-filters.txt http://greasyfork.org/scripts/735-anti-adblock-killer-reek/code/Anti-Adblock%20Killer%20%7C%20Reek.user.js http://www.codejuggle.dj/anti-adblock-killer/ http://greasyfork.org/en/scripts/15947-adblock/ http://greasyfork.org/scripts/15947-adblock/code/Fuck%20FuckAdBlock.user.js http://bogachenko.github.io/fuckfuckadblock/ http://raw.githubusercontent.com/bogachenko/fuckfuckadblock/master/fuckfuckadblock.txt AdsBypasser (JavaScript): http://adsbypasser.github.io/ http://adsbypasser.github.io/releases/adsbypasser.full.es7.user.js http://github.com/adsbypasser/adsbypasser/wiki/Supported-Platforms http://github.com/adsbypasser/adsbypasser/wiki/Runtime-Configurations AdBlock Plus YouTube filter subscription: http://youtube.adblockplus.me/ http://www.adblockplus.org/ Disable Google/YouTube Ads: http://www.ghacks.net/2013/08/18/youtube-experiment-gets-rid-of-all-advertisement-on-site/ Webmail Ad Blocker: http://chrome.google.com/webstore/detail/webmail-ad-blocker/cbhfdchmklhpcngcgjmpdbjakdggkkjp/ Ad-blocker for Gmail: http://chrome.google.com/webstore/detail/coibnogmjcpbccgjofoiklnfpbbjbapo/ Video Adblocker for Youtube: http://chrome.google.com/webstore/detail/video-adblocker-for-youtu/hflefjhkfeiaignkclmphmokmmbhbhik/ AdBlock on YouTube: http://chrome.google.com/webstore/detail/adblock-on-youtube/emngkmlligggbbiioginlkphcmffbncb/ AdBlocker for YouTube: http://chrome.google.com/webstore/detail/adblocker-for-youtube/naihbfkjlampnpbnohcehoedklmejhmh/ Adguard AdBlocker: http://chrome.google.com/webstore/detail/adguard-adblocker/bgnkhhnnamicmpeenaelnjfhikgbkllg/ AdF.ly Skipper: http://adfly-skipper.blogspot.com/ http://chrome.google.com/webstore/detail/adskipper/obnfifcganohemahpomajbhocfkdgmjb/ http://github.com/StoreClerk/AdF.ly-Skipper/ uBlock Origin: http://chrome.google.com/webstore/detail/ublock-origin/cjpalhdlnbpafiamejdnhcphjbkeiagm/ TamperMonkey BETA/NEWer: http://chrome.google.com/webstore/detail/tampermonkey-beta/gcalenpjmijncebpfijmoaglllgpjagf/ TamperMonkey: http://chrome.google.com/webstore/detail/tampermonkey/dhdgffkkebhmkfjojejmpbldmpobfkfo/ http://www.tampermonkey.net/ TamperMonkey FAQ: http://www.tampermonkey.net/faq.php 27. Restart your browser. * Firefox/Mozilla web browsers: ******************************* MDGx Firefox + Mozilla web browsers [free(ware)] -> SOFTWARE.TXT (included): http://www.mdgx.com/nettoys.htm#MOZ 1. Go to: http://support.mozilla.org/products/firefox/protect-your-privacy/ 2. Follow instructions to turn OFF (opt out of) all ads + tracking. 3. Go to: http://www.ghacks.net/2015/08/18/a-comprehensive-list-of-firefox-privacy-and-security-settings/ 4. Type: about:config in the (URL) address bar -> follow instructions: http://kb.mozillazine.org/About:config_entries#Privacy. http://kb.mozillazine.org/About:config_entries#Security. to add/modify/delete desired settings in order to strengthen your Mozilla web browser security. 5. Turn OFF (Push) Notifications: http://www.makeuseof.com/tag/disable-notifications-chrome-firefox-safari/ 6. Click the 3 bars at the top right corner or type: about:preferences#privacy in the (URL) address bar -> Options -> Privacy & Security -> Notifications -> Settings -> check "Block new requests asking to allow notifications" box -> Save Changes. 7. Install important privacy/ad-blocker/anti-malware/phone-home/anti-spyware add-ons: AdBlock/AdBlock Plus (ABP)/AdBlock Ultimate/AdBlocker/AdRemover/uBlock, AdBlock for YouTube, No-Cookies, Ghostery, No Script, GreaseMonkey + custom GreaseMonkey scripts/scriplets, and a few password protection add-ons. Examples: AdBlock: http://addons.mozilla.org/firefox/addon/adblock-for-firefox/ http://www.getadblock.com/ AdBlock Plus [also blocks YouTube/Facebook ads]: http://addons.mozilla.org/firefox/addon/adblock-plus/ EasyList Filters: http://www.easylist.to/ FilterLists: http://www.filterlists.com/ AdBlock/AdBlock Plus/AdBlock Ultimate/AdBlocker/AdRemover Subscriptions/Lists: http://adblockplus.org/subscriptions abp:subscribe?location=http://easylist.to/easylist/easylist.txt&title=EasyList abp:subscribe?location=http://easylist.to/easylist/easyprivacy.txt&title=EasyPrivacy&requiresLocation=http://easylist.to/easylist/easylist.txt&requiresTitle=EasyList abp:subscribe?location=http://easylist.to/easylist/fanboy-annoyance.txt&title=Fanboy's%20Annoyance%20List abp:subscribe?location=http%3A%2F%2Fransomwaretracker.abuse.ch%2Fdownloads%2FRW_DOMBL.txt&title=Ransomware%20Tracker%20Domain%20Blocklist Adblock Plus Whitelist Export (JavaScript): http://gist.github.com/noromanba/5872328/ http://gist.githubusercontent.com/noromanba/5872328/raw/d8c0023c7b66bb3f9ae26afa29d8b0cb67e0d718/abp-whitelist-export.js Disable Anti-Adblock: http://addons.mozilla.org/firefox/addon/disable-anti-adblock/ AdsBypasser (JavaScript): http://adsbypasser.github.io/ http://adsbypasser.github.io/releases/adsbypasser.full.es7.user.js http://github.com/adsbypasser/adsbypasser/wiki/Supported-Platforms http://github.com/adsbypasser/adsbypasser/wiki/Runtime-Configurations Anti-Adblock Killer (AAK) (JavaScript): http://gitlab.com/xuhaiyang1234/AAK-Cont/raw/master/FINAL_BUILD/aak-cont-script-notubo.user.js http://gitlab.com/xuhaiyang1234/AAK-Cont/tree/master/FINAL_BUILD/ http://github.com/reek/anti-adblock-killer/ http://reek.github.io/anti-adblock-killer/#settings http://xuhaiyang1234.gitlab.io/AAK-Cont/dist/aak-cont-list-notubo.txt http://raw.github.com/reek/anti-adblock-killer/master/anti-adblock-killer.user.js http://github.com/reek/anti-adblock-killer/blob/master/anti-adblock-killer-filters.txt http://raw.githubusercontent.com/reek/anti-adblock-killer/master/anti-adblock-killer-filters.txt http://greasyfork.org/scripts/735-anti-adblock-killer-reek/code/Anti-Adblock%20Killer%20%7C%20Reek.user.js http://www.codejuggle.dj/anti-adblock-killer/ http://greasyfork.org/en/scripts/15947-adblock/ http://greasyfork.org/scripts/15947-adblock/code/Fuck%20FuckAdBlock.user.js http://bogachenko.github.io/fuckfuckadblock/ http://raw.githubusercontent.com/bogachenko/fuckfuckadblock/master/fuckfuckadblock.txt Adblock Plus Pop-up Addon: http://addons.mozilla.org/firefox/addon/adblock-plus-pop-up-addon/ AdBlock Plus YouTube filter subscription: http://youtube.adblockplus.me/ http://www.adblockplus.org/ AdBlock for YouTube: http://addons.mozilla.org/firefox/addon/adblock-for-youtube/ Ad-blocker for Gmail: http://addons.mozilla.org/firefox/addon/ad-blocker-for-gmail/ AdBlock for Gmail: http://addons.mozilla.org/firefox/addon/adblock-for-gmail/ Customizations for AdBlock Plus: http://addons.mozilla.org/firefox/addon/abpcustomization/ http://www.adblockplus.org/customizations Element Hiding Helper for AdBlock Plus: http://addons.mozilla.org/firefox/addon/elemhidehelper/ http://www.adblockplus.org/elemhidehelper AdBlocker Ultimate: http://addons.mozilla.org/firefox/addon/adblocker-ultimate/ http://www.adblockultimate.net/ Adguard AdBlocker: http://addons.mozilla.org/firefox/addon/adguard-adblocker/ AdF.ly Skipper: http://adfly-skipper.blogspot.com/ http://addons.mozilla.org/firefox/addon/adfly-skipper/ http://github.com/StoreClerk/AdF.ly-Skipper/ Disable WebRTC: http://addons.mozilla.org/firefox/addon/happy-bonobo-disable-webrtc/ I don't care about cookies: http://addons.mozilla.org/firefox/addon/i-dont-care-about-cookies/ CookiesOK: http://addons.mozilla.org/firefox/addon/cookiesok/ Google Disconnect: http://addons.mozilla.org/firefox/addon/gdc/ Google Untracker: http://addons.mozilla.org/firefox/addon/google-untracker/ http://github.com/sharpdressedcodes/google-untracker/ Google search link fix: http://addons.mozilla.org/firefox/addon/google-search-link-fix/ NO Google Analytics: http://addons.mozilla.org/firefox/addon/no-google-analytics/ GreaseMonkey: http://addons.mozilla.org/firefox/addon/greasemonkey/ http://www.greasespot.net/ YouTube Unblocker (JavaScript): http://greasyfork.org/en/scripts/9062-youtube-unblocker http://greasyfork.org/scripts/9062-youtube-unblocker/code/YouTube%20Unblocker.user.js Ads Skipper 2.0 (JavaScript): http://userscripts-mirror.org/scripts/show/158531 http://www.userscripts-mirror.org/scripts/source/158531.user.js 8. Restart your browser. * Google search, location tracking, history + apps privacy: *********************************************************** How to stop Google from tracking and storing your locations: http://www.techrepublic.com/article/how-to-stop-google-from-tracking-and-storing-your-locations/ How to Disable Web Push Notifications in Google Chrome: http://www.pushassist.com/knowledgebase/how-to-disable-web-push-notifications-in-google-chrome/ How to force Google to automatically delete the information it saves about what you do online: http://www.cnbc.com/2019/05/08/how-to-stop-google-from-tracking-web-history.html Google knows everywhere you go - here's how to stop it from tracking you and delete the logs: http://www.cnbc.com/2019/04/25/how-to-stop-google-from-storing-your-location-history.html Google collects information about many things you do online -- here's how to stop it: http://www.cnbc.com/2019/05/01/how-to-stop-google-from-collecting-your-private-information.html Google Sees Everything You Do: Here's How to Stop That: http://www.lifewire.com/4123866/ Report malicious software web sites: http://safebrowsing.google.com/safebrowsing/report_badware/ Report Phishing and Malware: http://www.decentsecurity.com/malware-web-and-phishing-investigation/ Put A Pin In It! * Pin any file/executable/shortcut/link/URL/etc to Taskbar in Windows 7: http://www.howtogeek.com/66670/from-the-tips-box-pin-any-file-to-the-taskbar/ 1. Desktop -> right-click -> New -> Shortcut -> create an empty place holder file (example): New Text Document (.txt). 2. Rename this file extension (the group of letters after the last dot) from txt to exe. 3. Drag it onto the Taskbar to pin it. 4. Go to this folder: %UserName%\AppData\Roaming\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Quick Launch\User Pinned\TaskBar 5. Replace this empty file with a real shortcut to your actual file/executable/shortcut/link/URL/etc. You must rename your newly created shortcut to match exactly the already pinned file name shortcut (if any)! 6. Force Taskbar icons to refresh: Task Manager -> restart Windows Explorer, log back in or reboot. * Repair/customize Pin to Taskbar function + add more file types to the Pin to Taskbar right-click menu: 1. Use Notepad or similar/better free(ware) plain text/ASCII editor: http://www.mdgx.com/toy.htm#TXT to create a plain text Registry file containing the lines between Cut & Paste delimiters below. 2. Save it as plain text/ASCII file (Encode -> ANSI) with the REG extension (.REG). 3. Name it whatever you wish. 4. Right-click newly created .REG file. 5. Run as Administrator. 6. Answer Yes/OK to all prompts to register its information into your Registry. -----Begin cut & paste here----- REGEDIT4 [HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Classes\CLSID\{90AA3A4E-1CBA-4233-B8BB-535773D48449}] @="Taskband Pin" "ImplementsVerbs"="taskbarpin;taskbarunpin" [HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Classes\CLSID\{90AA3A4E-1CBA-4233-B8BB-535773D48449}\InProcServer32] @=hex(2):25,53,79,73,74,65,6d,52,6f,6f,74,25,5c,73,79,73,74,65,6d,33,32,5c,73,\ 68,65,6c,6c,33,32,2e,64,6c,6c,00 "ThreadingModel"="Apartment" [HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Classes\*\shellex\ContextMenuHandlers\{90AA3A4E-1CBA-4233-B8BB-535773D48449}] @="Taskband Pin" [HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Classes\.lnk\shellex\ContextMenuHandlers\{90AA3A4E-1CBA-4233-B8BB-535773D48449}] @="Taskband Pin" [HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Classes\lnkfile\shellex\ContextMenuHandlers\{90AA3A4E-1CBA-4233-B8BB-535773D48449}] @="Taskband Pin" [HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Classes\.bat\shellex\ContextMenuHandlers\{90AA3A4E-1CBA-4233-B8BB-535773D48449}] @="Taskband Pin" [HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Classes\batfile\shellex\ContextMenuHandlers\{90AA3A4E-1CBA-4233-B8BB-535773D48449}] @="Taskband Pin" [HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Classes\.cmd\shellex\ContextMenuHandlers\{90AA3A4E-1CBA-4233-B8BB-535773D48449}] @="Taskband Pin" [HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Classes\cmdfile\shellex\ContextMenuHandlers\{90AA3A4E-1CBA-4233-B8BB-535773D48449}] @="Taskband Pin" [HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Classes\.php\shellex\ContextMenuHandlers\{90AA3A4E-1CBA-4233-B8BB-535773D48449}] @="Taskband Pin" [HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Classes\phpfile\shellex\ContextMenuHandlers\{90AA3A4E-1CBA-4233-B8BB-535773D48449}] @="Taskband Pin" [HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Classes\.hta\shellex\ContextMenuHandlers\{90AA3A4E-1CBA-4233-B8BB-535773D48449}] @="Taskband Pin" [HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Classes\htafile\shellex\ContextMenuHandlers\{90AA3A4E-1CBA-4233-B8BB-535773D48449}] @="Taskband Pin" [HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Classes\.htt\shellex\ContextMenuHandlers\{90AA3A4E-1CBA-4233-B8BB-535773D48449}] @="Taskband Pin" [HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Classes\httfile\shellex\ContextMenuHandlers\{90AA3A4E-1CBA-4233-B8BB-535773D48449}] @="Taskband Pin" [HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Classes\.reg\shellex\ContextMenuHandlers\{90AA3A4E-1CBA-4233-B8BB-535773D48449}] @="Taskband Pin" [HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Classes\regfile\shellex\ContextMenuHandlers\{90AA3A4E-1CBA-4233-B8BB-535773D48449}] @="Taskband Pin" [HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Classes\.txt\shellex\ContextMenuHandlers\{90AA3A4E-1CBA-4233-B8BB-535773D48449}] @="Taskband Pin" [HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Classes\txtfile\shellex\ContextMenuHandlers\{90AA3A4E-1CBA-4233-B8BB-535773D48449}] @="Taskband Pin" [HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Classes\Directory\shellex\ContextMenuHandlers\{90AA3A4E-1CBA-4233-B8BB-535773D48449}] @="Taskband Pin" [HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Classes\Drive\shellex\ContextMenuHandlers\{90AA3A4E-1CBA-4233-B8BB-535773D48449}] @="Taskband Pin" [HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Classes\MSILink\shellex\ContextMenuHandlers\{90AA3A4E-1CBA-4233-B8BB-535773D48449}] @="Taskband Pin" ; ------End cut & paste here------ * Enable Pin to Taskbar/Start Menu right-click items for files/folders/items/links/shortcuts: http://www.sevenforums.com/tutorials/5547-taskbar-pinned-programs-enable-disable.html http://www.helpdeskgeek.com/windows-7/pin-to-taskbar-missing-in-windows-7/ 1. Use Notepad or similar/better free(ware) plain text/ASCII editor: http://www.mdgx.com/toy.htm#TXT to create a plain text Registry file containing the lines between Cut & Paste delimiters below. 2. Save it as plain text/ASCII file (Encode -> ANSI) with the REG extension (.REG). 3. Name it whatever you wish. 4. Right-click newly created .REG file. 5. Run as Administrator. 6. Answer Yes/OK to all prompts to register its information into your Registry. -----Begin cut & paste here----- REGEDIT4 [HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\Explorer] "NoPinningToTaskbar"=- "TaskbarNoPinnedList"=- [HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\Explorer] "NoPinningToTaskbar"=- "TaskbarNoPinnedList"=- [HKEY_USERS\.DEFAULT\Software\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\Explorer] "NoPinningToTaskbar"=- "TaskbarNoPinnedList"=- ; ------End cut & paste here------ * Pin to Taskbar: Add to/remove from right-click context menu in Windows 7: http://www.sevenforums.com/tutorials/196235-pin-taskbar-add-remove-context-menu-windows-7-a.html * Pin an External Drive to Taskbar in Windows 7: http://www.howtogeek.com/howto/27903/how-to-pin-an-external-drive-to-the-windows-7-taskbar/ * Pin Special Items to Taskbar: http://www.digitalcitizen.life/how-pin-special-windows-shortcuts-taskbar/ XP -> 7/8/8.1 Easy Transfer Files + Settings * Default System + User(s) "special" directories/folders (hard links = LDIDs) names, locations + transition: Windows XP/2003 -> Windows Vista/2008/7/8/8.1/2012: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Special_folder http://www.nirsoft.net/utils/special_folders_view.html http://social.technet.microsoft.com/wiki/contents/articles/6083.windows-xp-folders-and-locations-vs-windows-7-and-vista.aspx I'm sure most (if not all) of these "special" folders are also valid in Windows 10/2016/2019/11/2022/newer, but that is not the scope of this topic. XP/2003: C:\Documents and Settings\All Users\Start Menu Vista/2008/7/8/8.1/2012: C:\ProgramData\Microsoft\Windows\Start Menu XP/2003: C:\Documents and Settings\%UserName%\Application Data\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Quick Launch Vista/2008/7/8/8.1/2012: C:\Users\%UserName%\AppData\Roaming\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Quick Launch XP/2003: C:\Documents and Settings\All Users\Desktop Vista/2008/7/8/8.1/2012: C:\Users\Public\Desktop XP/2003: C:\Documents and Settings\All Users\Application Data\PROGRAM_NAME Vista/2008/7/8/8.1/2012: C:\ProgramData\PROGRAM_NAME XP/2003: C:\Documents and Settings\%UserName%\Application Data\PROGRAM_NAME Vista/2008/7/8/8.1/2012: C:\Users\%UserName%\AppData\Local\PROGRAM_NAME XP/2003: C:\Documents and Settings\All Users Vista/2008/7/8/8.1/2012: C:\ProgramData XP/2003: C:\Users\%UserName%\Documents\My Pictures Vista/2008/7/8/8.1/2012: C:\Users\%UserName%\Pictures XP/2003: C:\Users\%UserName%\Documents\My Music Vista/2008/7/8/8.1/2012: C:\Users\%UserName%\Music XP/2003: C:\Documents and Settings\%UserName%\My Documents Vista/2008/7/8/8.1/2012: C:\Users\%UserName%\Documents XP/2003: C:\Documents and Settings\%UserName%\My Documents\My Music Vista/2008/7/8/8.1/2012: C:\Users\%UserName%\Music XP/2003: C:\Documents and Settings\%UserName%\My Documents\My Pictures Vista/2008/7/8/8.1/2012: C:\Users\%UserName%\Pictures XP/2003: C:\Documents and Settings\%UserName%\My Documents\My Videos Vista/2008/7/8/8.1/2012: C:\Users\%UserName%\Videos XP/2003: C:\Documents and Settings\%UserName%\Application Data Vista/2008/7/8/8.1/2012: C:\Users\%UserName%\AppData\Roaming XP/2003: C:\Documents and Settings\%UserName%\Local Settings Vista/2008/7/8/8.1/2012: C:\Users\%UserName%\Local XP/2003: C:\Documents and Settings\%UserName%\Start Menu Vista/2008/7/8/8.1/2012: C:\Users\%UserName%\AppData\Roaming\Microsoft\Windows\Start Menu XP/2003: C:\Documents and Settings\%UserName%\Templates Vista/2008/7/8/8.1/2012: C:\Users\%UserName%\AppData\Roaming\Microsoft\Windows\Templates XP/2003: C:\Documents and Settings\All Users\Start Menu Vista/2008/7/8/8.1/2012: C:\ProgramData\Microsoft\Windows\Start Menu XP/2003: C:\Documents and Settings\Default User Vista/2008/7/8/8.1/2012: C:\Users\Default * Windows Easy Transfer (WET) from XP/Vista to 7: http://technet.microsoft.com/library/ff943667.aspx - WET 32-bit for XP 32-bit: http://www.microsoft.com/download/details.aspx?id=4503 - WET 64-bit for XP 64-bit: http://www.microsoft.com/download/details.aspx?id=9926 - WET 32-bit for Vista 32-bit: http://www.microsoft.com/download/details.aspx?id=14179 - WET 64-bit for Vista 64-bit: http://www.microsoft.com/download/details.aspx?id=20483 - WET 32-bit for XP 32-bit (x86) + WET 64-bit for XP 64-bit (x64): http://www.microsoft.com/download/details.aspx?id=7349 WET XP/Vista -> 7 Guide: http://www.petri.com/transfer-user-files-and-settings-from-windows-xpvista-to-windows-7.htm http://www.howtogeek.com/howto/3179/migrate-xp-to-windows-7-with-easy-transfer-and-a-usb-drive/ * Windows XP to 7 Hard Link Migration (HLM) of User Files + Settings: http://www.microsoft.com/download/details.aspx?id=18913 HLM DOCument [DOC format, right-click to save]: http://download.microsoft.com/download/8/9/D/89DC758B-3E81-42F6-84E1-E3E9AD790196/Windows%20XP%20to%20Windows%207%20Hard-Link%20Migration%20of%20User%20Files%20and%20Settings.docx Turn OFF/ON Windows Features * Enable and Disable Windows Features in Windows XP/Vista/7/8: http://www.helpdeskgeek.com/how-to/enable-and-disable-windows-features/ * Remove Windows Features You Don't Need: http://www.itprotoday.com/windows-7-tip-week-remove-windows-features-you-dont-need/ * Windows Features You Can Add or Remove: http://www.digitalcitizen.life/what-are-those-windows-features-you-can-add-or-remove/ * Turn Windows 7 Features ON or OFF: http://www.techsupportalert.com/content/how-turn-windows-7-features-or.htm Tweak Windows 7/7 SP1 Services * View/Start/Stop/Enable/Disable, set to Disabled/Manual/Automatic Windows Services -> Start button/logo/orb -> Run... [hold WinKey + press R] -> type: services.msc -> press Enter -> customize/optimize/tweak Windows Services after learning about them: - Windows 7/7 SP1 Default Services: http://servicedefaults.com/7/ - Windows 7 SP1 Services Configuration: http://www.blackviper.com/service-configurations/black-vipers-windows-7-service-pack-1-service-configurations/ - Windows 7/7 SP1 Services: http://www.ss64.com/nt/syntax-services.html - Windows 7/7 SP1 Services: http://batcmd.com/windows/7/services/ - Restore Default Services in Windows 7, 8, 8.1 + 10: http://www.majorgeeks.com/content/page/restore_or_verify_default_services_in_windows_7_10.html - Windows 8/8.1 Services: http://batcmd.com/windows/8/services/ - List of all Windows Services: http://www.blackviper.com/windows-services/ - Windows 8.1 Services Configuration: http://www.blackviper.com/service-configurations/black-vipers-windows-8-1-service-configurations/ - Windows 8 Services Configuration: http://www.blackviper.com/service-configurations/black-vipers-windows-8-service-configurations/ - Windows 7 SP1 Services Configuration: http://www.blackviper.com/service-configurations/black-vipers-windows-7-service-pack-1-service-configurations/ - Windows 7 Services Configuration: http://www.blackviper.com/service-configurations/black-vipers-windows-7-service-configurations/ - Windowss 7 Disable Unnecessary Services: http://sites.google.com/site/100pricin/speeding-up-your-pc/disable-unnecessary-services/ - Windows Vista SP2 Services Configuration: http://www.blackviper.com/service-configurations/black-vipers-windows-vista-service-pack-2-service-configurations/ - Windows XP SP3 Services Configuration: http://www.blackviper.com/WinXP/servicecfg.htm - Windows XP Services Guide: http://web.archive.org/web/20171129164138/http://www.theeldergeek.com/services_guide.htm - Windows XP Services Tweak Guide: http://www.techspot.com/tweaks/winxp_services/ - Windows XP Services Removal Guide: http://www.overclockersclub.com/guides/windows_xp_services/ - Windows 2000 SP4+ Services Configuration: http://www.blackviper.com/WIN2K/servicecfg.htm - Wikipedia: Windows Service: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Windows_service - Wikipedia: List of Windows Services: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_Microsoft_Windows_components#Services * Right-click on SERVICES.HTA (included), also available at: http://www.mdgx.com/SERVICES.HTA -> Run as Administrator [opens in Internet Explorer (IE)] -> scroll down the list -> tweak available services: Automatic, Manual (Demand) or Disabled -> click "Save Changes" button. Also: click "View SERV_LOG.TXT" button -> double-click on SERV_LOG.TXT (opens in Notepad) for a list of running services. HTML Application (HTA): http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/HTML_Application SERVICES.HTA based on JSWare XPFix XPFixServ.hta script: http://www.jsware.net/jsware/xpfix.php5 XPFix (freeware): http://www.jsware.net/jsware/zips/fixpack.zip * Save/view/print list of Windows Services from the DOS console command line: http://docs.microsoft.com/powershell/module/microsoft.powershell.management/get-service/ http://www.shellhacks.com/windows-list-services-cmd-powershell/ Save services list(s) to text file(s) (examples) from a DOS console command prompt (%WinDir%\SYSTEM32\CMD.EXE): right-click CMD shortcut/CMD.EXE -> Run as Administrator -> run these commands -> press Enter after each line: NET.EXE START>SVC_STARTED.TXT WMIC.EXE SERVICE list full /format:list>SVC_FULL.TXT WMIC.EXE SERVICE list>SVC_LIST.TXT TASKLIST.EXE /SVC /FI "imagename eq svchost.exe">SVC_HOST.TXT TASKLIST.EXE /SVC | FIND.EXE "svchost.exe">SVC_HOST2.TXT TASKLIST.EXE /SVC>SVC_TASK.TXT SC.EXE QUERY state= all|FINDSTR.EXE "DISPLAY_NAME STATE">SVC_QRY.TXT View text file(s) using Notepad or similar/better free(ware) plain text/ASCII editor: http://www.mdgx.com/toy.htm#TXT * Turn OFF Windows Server 7/8/8.1/2012/10/2016/2019/11/2022 BranchCache [PeerDistSvc] service used only for wide area network (WAN) bandwidth optimization if not deploying/maintaining/running a WAN from your computer(s)/server(s): http://docs.microsoft.com/windows-server/networking/branchcache/branchcache/ http://docs.microsoft.com/windows-server/networking/core-network-guide/cncg/bc-hcm/1-deploy-bc-hcm/ http://searchenterprisedesktop.techtarget.com/definition/Microsoft-Windows-BranchCache/ Disable BranchCache [PeerDistSvc] service from a DOS console command prompt (%WinDir%\SYSTEM32\CMD.EXE): right-click CMD shortcut/CMD.EXE -> Run as Administrator -> run these commands -> press Enter after each line: ECHO Y|NET.EXE STOP PeerDistSvc SC.EXE CONFIG PeerDistSvc START= disabled OR: 1. Use Notepad or similar/better free(ware) plain text/ASCII editor: http://www.mdgx.com/toy.htm#TXT to create a plain text Registry file containing the lines between Cut & Paste delimiters below. 2. Save it as plain text/ASCII file (Encode -> ANSI) with the REG extension (.REG). 3. Name it whatever you wish. 4. Right-click newly created .REG file. 5. Run as Administrator. 6. Answer Yes/OK to all prompts to register its information into your Registry. -----Begin cut & paste here----- REGEDIT4 [HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Services\PeerDistSvc] "Start"=dword:4 [HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\ControlSet001\Services\PeerDistSvc] "Start"=dword:4 [HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\ControlSet002\Services\PeerDistSvc] "Start"=dword:4 ; ------End cut & paste here------ * MDGx Windows 10/11 Tweaks, Fixes, Guides, Downloads + Links -> "Tweak Windows 10/11 Services" section -> WIN10.TXT (included): http://www.mdgx.com/10.php http://www.mdgx.com/WIN10.TXT * MDGx List of Useful Windows NTx Tools [99.9% free(ware)] -> "SERVICES" section -> TOOLS.TXT (included): http://www.mdgx.com/tools.php http://www.mdgx.com/TOOLS.TXT Turn OFF Action/Security Center + Notifications/Messages * Stop + Disable Windows Security Center (WSC) service from a DOS console command prompt (%WinDir%\SYSTEM32\CMD.EXE): right-click CMD shortcut/CMD.EXE -> Run as Administrator -> run these commands -> press Enter after each line: ECHO Y|NET.EXE STOP wscsvc SC.EXE CONFIG wscsvc START= disabled REG.EXE ADD "HKLM\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\services\wscsvc" /v Start /t REG_DWORD /d 4 /f * Turn OFF Action/Defender/Security Center + Balloon Tips/Security/Taskbar/Toast Notifications/Messages in Windows 7/8/8.1/10: http://www.tenforums.com/tutorials/105486-enable-disable-notifications-windows-security-windows-10-a.html http://www.heelpbook.net/2019/windows-10-disable-notifications-and-notifications-balloons/ http://www.techrepublic.com/article/how-to-change-windows-10-toast-notifications-into-balloon-notifications/ http://www.askvg.com/secret-trick-to-disable-turn-off-annoying-feature-advertisement-balloon-notifications-in-windows-7/ http://admx.help/?Category=Windows_10_2016&Policy=Microsoft.Policies.TaskBar2::TaskbarNoNotification http://www.groovypost.com/howto/windows-8-7-disable-notification-balloons-taskbar/ http://www.howtogeek.com/howto/windows-vista/disable-all-notification-balloons-in-windows-vista/ http://www.heelpbook.net/2019/windows-10-disable-notifications-and-notifications-balloons/ http://www.technorms.com/24581/ http://smallvoid.com/article/winnt-balloon-tip.html 1. Use Notepad or similar/better free(ware) plain text/ASCII editor: http://www.mdgx.com/toy.htm#TXT to create a plain text Registry file containing the lines between Cut & Paste delimiters below. 2. Save it as plain text/ASCII file (Encode -> ANSI) with the REG extension (.REG). 3. Name it whatever you wish. 4. Right-click newly created .REG file. 5. Run as Administrator. 6. Answer Yes/OK to all prompts to register its information into your Registry. -----Begin cut & paste here----- REGEDIT4 [HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Policies\Explorer] "HideSCAHealth"="1" [HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Policies\Explorer] "HideSCAHealth"="1" [HKEY_USERS\.DEFAULT\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Policies\Explorer] "HideSCAHealth"="1" [HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer] "DisableNotificationCenter"=dword:1 [HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer] "DisableNotificationCenter"=dword:1 [HKEY_USERS\.DEFAULT\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer] "DisableNotificationCenter"=dword:1 [HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\Explorer] "DisableNotificationCenter"=dword:1 [HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\Explorer] "DisableNotificationCenter"=dword:1 [HKEY_USERS\.DEFAULT\Software\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\Explorer] "DisableNotificationCenter"=dword:1 [HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Security Center\Svc] "AntiVirusDisableNotify"=dword:1 "FirewallDisableNotify"=dword:1 "UpdatesDisableNotify"=dword:1 [HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Security Center\Svc] "AntiVirusDisableNotify"=dword:1 "FirewallDisableNotify"=dword:1 "UpdatesDisableNotify"=dword:1 [HKEY_USERS\.DEFAULT\Software\Microsoft\Security Center\Svc] "AntiVirusDisableNotify"=dword:1 "FirewallDisableNotify"=dword:1 "UpdatesDisableNotify"=dword:1 [HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\Windows Defender Security Center\Notifications] "DisableEnhancedNotifications"=dword:1 [HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\ImmersiveShell] "UseActionCenterExperience"=dword:0 [HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\CloudContent] "DisableSoftLanding"=dword:1 [HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\Explorer] "EnableLegacyBalloonNotifications"=dword:1 "NoBalloonFeatureAdvertisements"=dword:1 [HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\Explorer] "EnableLegacyBalloonNotifications"=dword:1 "NoBalloonFeatureAdvertisements"=dword:1 [HKEY_USERS\.DEFAULT\Software\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\Explorer] "EnableLegacyBalloonNotifications"=dword:1 "NoBalloonFeatureAdvertisements"=dword:1 [HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Policies\Explorer] "TaskbarNoNotification"=dword:0 [HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Policies\Explorer] "TaskbarNoNotification"=dword:0 [HKEY_USERS\.DEFAULT\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Policies\Explorer] "TaskbarNoNotification"=dword:0 [HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\Advanced] "EnableBalloonTips"=dword:0 [HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\Advanced] "EnableBalloonTips"=dword:0 [HKEY_USERS\.DEFAULT\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\Advanced] "EnableBalloonTips"=dword:0 ; ------End cut & paste here------ * Turn ON Balloon Tips Taskbar Notifications/Messages in Windows 7/8/8.1/10: http://smallvoid.com/article/winnt-balloon-tip.html 1. Use Notepad or similar/better free(ware) plain text/ASCII editor: http://www.mdgx.com/toy.htm#TXT to create a plain text Registry file containing the lines between Cut & Paste delimiters below. 2. Save it as plain text/ASCII file (Encode -> ANSI) with the REG extension (.REG). 3. Name it whatever you wish. 4. Right-click newly created .REG file. 5. Run as Administrator. 6. Answer Yes/OK to all prompts to register its information into your Registry. -----Begin cut & paste here----- REGEDIT4 [HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\Advanced] "EnableBalloonTips"=dword:1 [HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\Advanced] "EnableBalloonTips"=dword:1 [HKEY_USERS\.DEFAULT\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\Advanced] "EnableBalloonTips"=dword:1 ; ------End cut & paste here------ * Turn OFF ALL Action Center messages/notifications/check boxes: http://technet.microsoft.com/library/dd492018.aspx http://social.technet.microsoft.com/forums/en-us/w7itproui/thread/83dc3de6-70b7-450f-992c-60511e4a6c4f/ http://www.winaero.com/blog/registry-tweak-to-disable-action-center-notifications-in-windows-7/ 1. Use Notepad or similar/better free(ware) plain text/ASCII editor: http://www.mdgx.com/toy.htm#TXT to create a plain text Registry file containing the lines between Cut & Paste delimiters below. 2. Save it as plain text/ASCII file (Encode -> ANSI) with the REG extension (.REG). 3. Name it whatever you wish. 4. Right-click newly created .REG file. 5. Run as Administrator. 6. Answer Yes/OK to all prompts to register its information into your Registry. -----Begin cut & paste here----- REGEDIT4 [-HKEY_USERS\.DEFAULT\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Action Center] [-HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Action Center] [HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Action Center\Checks\{01979c6a-42fa-414c-b8aa-eee2c8202018}.check.100] "CheckSetting"=hex:01,00,00,00,d0,8c,9d,df,01,15,d1,11,8c,7a,00,c0,4f,c2,97,eb,\ 01,00,00,00,a1,83,01,f4,91,88,0b,41,99,d1,cd,6e,b8,2a,4c,5d,00,00,00,00,02,\ 00,00,00,00,00,10,66,00,00,00,01,00,00,20,00,00,00,e2,97,b6,5b,6f,60,f3,7b,\ cf,53,6b,b5,dd,de,0c,32,fb,f9,f1,c9,a8,85,75,4e,23,ce,3e,a7,8d,0e,21,cf,00,\ 00,00,00,0e,80,00,00,00,02,00,00,20,00,00,00,9b,6b,77,a4,52,21,2c,5e,09,d6,\ 47,f4,f5,02,52,bc,79,e8,ce,e2,7e,71,31,32,a3,15,6a,c0,4d,bf,d3,1e,b0,00,00,\ 00,9e,cc,3b,5a,c9,eb,a5,6b,aa,3b,f5,05,22,45,bd,ac,7d,03,ce,1b,58,ea,69,30,\ ed,81,64,17,75,c5,ea,ea,04,51,ad,cb,bf,a3,e8,f8,f4,0b,f1,ed,49,db,04,ce,eb,\ c0,da,d7,7e,bb,d6,81,86,66,23,70,b3,30,9c,5b,53,70,c6,04,d4,5a,67,39,27,4b,\ 7c,43,14,74,72,38,95,aa,53,1c,af,5d,44,42,61,09,27,01,14,54,b3,d8,f5,e5,d1,\ 5c,65,96,23,50,65,35,66,65,9a,e3,da,af,a4,73,e6,0d,39,17,87,4d,1a,40,67,df,\ f9,51,ef,00,c5,63,d6,01,24,be,43,80,1c,b9,e2,92,dd,7a,e5,8e,5e,45,80,da,a7,\ 22,c8,65,85,04,0e,6d,1d,4b,44,99,52,70,a3,13,e1,d4,bd,da,8a,b0,27,31,5f,f2,\ 29,fb,40,00,00,00,0f,e8,43,32,cd,b1,1d,1d,fa,34,dd,6b,08,25,af,42,62,02,b9,\ b7,fe,61,ec,60,98,37,23,8e,46,d9,b9,4f,56,dd,21,be,99,8f,5f,03,dc,e4,2d,81,\ 21,95,78,8c,2f,08,d2,4e,cc,27,9d,3f,1e,07,f2,fa,3c,72,8b,11 [HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Action Center\Checks\{01979c6a-42fa-414c-b8aa-eee2c8202018}.check.101] [HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Action Center\Checks\{11CD958A-C507-4EF3-B3F2-5FD9DFBD2C78}.check.101] [HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Action Center\Checks\{852FB1F8-5CC6-4567-9C0E-7C330F8807C2}.check.100] "CheckSetting"=hex:23,00,41,00,43,00,42,00,6c,00,6f,00,62,00,00,00,00,00,00,00,\ 00,00,00,00,01,00,00,00,00,00,00,00,00,00,00,00 [HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Action Center\Checks\{852FB1F8-5CC6-4567-9C0E-7C330F8807C2}.check.101] "CheckSetting"=hex:23,00,41,00,43,00,42,00,6c,00,6f,00,62,00,00,00,00,00,00,00,\ 00,00,00,00,01,00,00,00,00,00,00,00,00,00,00,00 [HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Action Center\Checks\{945a8954-c147-4acd-923f-40c45405a658}.check.42] "CheckSetting"=hex:01,00,00,00,d0,8c,9d,df,01,15,d1,11,8c,7a,00,c0,4f,c2,97,eb,\ 01,00,00,00,a1,83,01,f4,91,88,0b,41,99,d1,cd,6e,b8,2a,4c,5d,00,00,00,00,02,\ 00,00,00,00,00,10,66,00,00,00,01,00,00,20,00,00,00,19,0e,64,43,a7,00,37,cc,\ 24,94,48,4a,2f,79,3f,13,dc,b3,c1,11,80,fe,61,e4,1b,6b,dd,9b,41,f7,7e,03,00,\ 00,00,00,0e,80,00,00,00,02,00,00,20,00,00,00,ea,0c,21,40,a1,54,3d,98,be,f1,\ ed,1f,99,a2,ba,63,23,41,ea,e8,a3,43,8d,ae,e8,8c,4f,d4,e8,3a,8a,26,30,00,00,\ 00,b1,00,f7,23,f2,4d,60,8d,f0,b1,6e,f1,6e,b5,c9,78,4f,ed,14,7f,5c,de,4c,e4,\ 04,1e,7e,75,b9,06,91,1d,90,50,7f,9a,ea,af,ed,80,76,e5,2b,72,18,b6,2d,1c,40,\ 00,00,00,90,5e,71,72,21,df,fd,63,3a,5b,ad,c8,fb,3d,64,54,3c,a3,2b,e6,c0,df,\ 24,c0,77,73,8b,11,9c,41,8e,0b,fe,a6,8c,53,d7,6b,88,e8,f2,b0,38,32,b2,7f,dd,\ 4f,cc,97,2d,0d,7a,27,6a,c5,7b,6d,8c,26,e0,46,17,24 [HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Action Center\Checks\{A5268B8E-7DB5-465b-BAB7-BDCDA39A394A}.check.100] "CheckSetting"=hex:01,00,00,00,d0,8c,9d,df,01,15,d1,11,8c,7a,00,c0,4f,c2,97,eb,\ 01,00,00,00,a1,83,01,f4,91,88,0b,41,99,d1,cd,6e,b8,2a,4c,5d,00,00,00,00,02,\ 00,00,00,00,00,10,66,00,00,00,01,00,00,20,00,00,00,ee,7c,38,98,5d,96,3f,0e,\ 57,4f,ff,44,e3,44,cc,7f,44,aa,43,a7,dd,0d,e4,9f,43,4c,4a,89,bd,9e,d6,70,00,\ 00,00,00,0e,80,00,00,00,02,00,00,20,00,00,00,50,ca,d8,2e,60,f7,f0,7d,ac,7c,\ ea,2c,ca,42,fb,5e,1d,d3,aa,8c,b2,04,3f,3c,b4,ab,71,e6,fc,ca,e9,c3,30,00,00,\ 00,4a,a2,2c,d5,41,4b,db,ce,12,a4,d4,09,46,93,dc,56,cd,de,1e,a6,7c,96,ec,89,\ a5,58,6c,75,2c,1d,26,de,07,11,0e,78,92,38,53,2c,d7,29,1b,f4,7d,8c,a7,5f,40,\ 00,00,00,0b,53,d6,4e,ed,cf,f0,45,61,82,6a,a8,43,61,68,45,b9,db,b7,66,e7,bc,\ be,cb,de,61,47,7c,87,78,6d,86,02,9f,55,c4,79,d1,23,af,5d,02,98,8a,2e,1e,90,\ 97,1d,7b,5e,89,05,0c,8e,e8,1e,27,b9,bb,8a,7b,72,db [HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Action Center\Checks\{C8E6F269-B90A-4053-A3BE-499AFCEC98C4}.check.0] "CheckSetting"=hex:01,00,00,00,d0,8c,9d,df,01,15,d1,11,8c,7a,00,c0,4f,c2,97,eb,\ 01,00,00,00,a1,83,01,f4,91,88,0b,41,99,d1,cd,6e,b8,2a,4c,5d,00,00,00,00,02,\ 00,00,00,00,00,10,66,00,00,00,01,00,00,20,00,00,00,d4,9a,ac,e0,26,2d,59,a0,\ 0a,44,ef,45,da,f6,cc,32,29,96,0a,a8,78,16,aa,3f,b4,47,af,75,7c,3f,1c,3b,00,\ 00,00,00,0e,80,00,00,00,02,00,00,20,00,00,00,9a,86,a6,87,00,84,58,01,25,5b,\ 79,f0,c8,c8,f1,85,9e,8f,f9,87,7b,81,69,df,28,1d,3f,d5,b1,c3,81,df,30,00,00,\ 00,5e,7d,46,e7,14,df,a6,d2,f2,6c,78,be,ab,97,b5,fd,89,56,2d,a5,4f,56,60,f5,\ f6,db,18,dd,23,62,38,cc,79,c3,28,70,42,52,19,34,e0,19,5b,3a,ff,c3,cb,d4,40,\ 00,00,00,3a,2d,33,0c,59,9c,3d,e5,83,74,b4,dc,a8,49,38,44,aa,45,00,5b,7a,e0,\ 20,88,d3,67,8b,e5,48,d7,e9,79,10,0b,03,1e,ab,54,1f,24,a1,2f,0a,d3,8d,d5,36,\ c0,45,7f,f9,55,43,71,53,d0,33,9e,cd,86,25,2c,6d,13 [HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Action Center\Checks\{DAB69A6A-4D2A-4D44-94BF-E0091898C881}.check.100] [HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Action Center\Checks\{E8433B72-5842-4d43-8645-BC2C35960837}.check.100] "CheckSetting"=hex:01,00,00,00,d0,8c,9d,df,01,15,d1,11,8c,7a,00,c0,4f,c2,97,eb,\ 01,00,00,00,a1,83,01,f4,91,88,0b,41,99,d1,cd,6e,b8,2a,4c,5d,00,00,00,00,02,\ 00,00,00,00,00,10,66,00,00,00,01,00,00,20,00,00,00,93,86,7f,88,25,8c,28,ff,\ 12,39,7f,42,77,8e,46,d5,59,5b,a4,76,35,19,c7,87,98,10,b1,82,de,41,1d,30,00,\ 00,00,00,0e,80,00,00,00,02,00,00,20,00,00,00,fd,b3,73,53,df,86,fc,a7,27,47,\ 7b,88,c9,d2,c5,45,b4,ac,59,79,8a,0a,4d,ce,86,c4,55,fc,ee,47,d0,87,c0,00,00,\ 00,4a,f1,21,2f,78,91,0f,ac,18,54,e3,d8,ae,54,9a,af,62,c1,bd,57,2e,b4,a7,a3,\ 18,c0,8c,32,97,2c,f4,c9,2e,99,ad,86,6b,a4,12,3d,c3,87,ad,cb,30,0a,29,a9,db,\ 8e,f3,77,f7,e9,c2,9c,b6,dc,f5,78,64,50,b7,b3,32,24,4e,51,c7,73,8e,a9,0d,e1,\ 0c,12,ee,23,7d,0c,b0,a2,5f,88,5d,2c,f1,67,12,78,f2,04,10,95,b1,bc,c2,c2,b3,\ 4e,c7,78,33,ba,6d,ad,0e,58,ca,df,d4,40,f5,0c,33,dd,40,0d,fa,0e,5c,28,9a,ef,\ e4,e9,c1,98,e3,af,3e,c1,de,8a,7d,f0,51,0d,d1,0d,69,da,b9,a2,8d,a1,e6,27,b6,\ 92,f9,25,8c,e1,90,1f,88,c9,37,c6,2e,b6,c3,3a,75,29,bf,b1,d3,b6,1e,ed,25,ec,\ 6b,66,15,0f,0d,a8,b5,3e,fe,0b,f8,bd,2a,9b,7b,da,f6,d7,40,00,00,00,b0,72,34,\ cc,3e,fa,f5,30,42,1f,49,ee,f9,5b,46,06,9f,d1,42,3d,44,71,56,31,8c,d4,e1,bb,\ 56,ae,45,d4,4d,c9,f2,09,3f,74,38,5e,d2,f4,7e,dc,04,14,fd,d5,fc,70,c4,5c,10,\ 1a,ac,1f,61,64,5a,45,fb,db,d4,ec [HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Action Center\Checks\{E8433B72-5842-4d43-8645-BC2C35960837}.check.101] "CheckSetting"=hex:01,00,00,00,d0,8c,9d,df,01,15,d1,11,8c,7a,00,c0,4f,c2,97,eb,\ 01,00,00,00,a1,83,01,f4,91,88,0b,41,99,d1,cd,6e,b8,2a,4c,5d,00,00,00,00,02,\ 00,00,00,00,00,10,66,00,00,00,01,00,00,20,00,00,00,dd,2a,0c,dd,13,91,60,6a,\ a9,97,de,a5,ba,bc,51,67,76,55,d5,7e,a3,37,3b,b1,5a,1c,b2,f3,92,6d,42,fb,00,\ 00,00,00,0e,80,00,00,00,02,00,00,20,00,00,00,df,a7,27,7a,99,16,f0,64,e5,67,\ 92,ba,2b,ff,20,28,4b,8a,ee,ad,de,f3,60,2d,a4,a1,51,91,ac,c9,78,c6,30,00,00,\ 00,ae,25,b6,95,e6,50,f1,eb,62,51,42,3e,2c,b0,3d,cc,52,a7,af,ca,76,8d,20,94,\ bc,23,67,6b,21,ad,f3,cd,76,13,77,07,44,24,70,34,d9,2c,f6,69,51,26,e9,59,40,\ 00,00,00,dd,dc,47,be,c7,2a,60,af,73,88,c1,1a,17,cd,fd,c8,bb,ba,b1,83,41,d9,\ 83,7b,e2,e1,02,3e,98,82,68,da,b4,33,08,19,8a,d6,52,57,89,72,eb,71,49,26,b1,\ b0,e9,79,0b,d2,8e,d8,6c,25,ca,e2,6c,e5,95,48,1e,11 [HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Action Center\Checks\{E8433B72-5842-4d43-8645-BC2C35960837}.check.102] "CheckSetting"=hex:01,00,00,00,d0,8c,9d,df,01,15,d1,11,8c,7a,00,c0,4f,c2,97,eb,\ 01,00,00,00,a1,83,01,f4,91,88,0b,41,99,d1,cd,6e,b8,2a,4c,5d,00,00,00,00,02,\ 00,00,00,00,00,10,66,00,00,00,01,00,00,20,00,00,00,50,43,6c,78,43,64,b3,b1,\ 27,00,50,6a,2b,4b,af,34,d0,fc,8e,5f,21,3f,cd,e8,f2,7b,e4,00,68,18,68,50,00,\ 00,00,00,0e,80,00,00,00,02,00,00,20,00,00,00,20,5c,4c,a9,2d,ca,57,f5,03,b7,\ 7a,bd,40,93,cb,57,5c,1b,22,3b,be,e3,2e,ac,42,05,b3,db,2d,0e,c8,3f,c0,00,00,\ 00,07,a8,4e,ed,97,93,7e,ce,82,0b,ff,c9,15,cd,88,1d,cc,5a,7d,c7,6e,9a,c8,5e,\ c1,7b,ca,b1,be,dd,8b,44,b2,93,06,6f,7a,24,91,42,79,af,25,57,84,27,bd,65,83,\ ff,e4,a9,bd,22,fe,88,70,b1,98,a8,29,f7,ef,e4,b8,00,77,16,28,76,4e,77,04,93,\ e5,42,b3,f1,06,2a,0c,66,29,b9,7f,55,18,68,ac,44,c9,94,10,80,5a,e2,06,0e,4c,\ e6,72,0e,e2,41,8a,86,b8,64,bb,1e,84,20,35,11,d9,ac,22,d5,40,c3,38,74,cf,39,\ 18,5d,d0,8f,dc,c0,1c,56,9e,f5,71,40,af,2c,9e,a5,0e,64,18,fb,6c,87,14,72,a3,\ 26,de,70,da,7c,89,88,1e,5d,d7,eb,1f,a0,8e,e0,54,b4,6f,71,d3,ec,c7,03,dd,93,\ df,56,01,c0,a2,02,bd,94,13,77,d9,e9,43,5a,8c,a8,58,54,40,00,00,00,9a,80,b6,\ 56,38,cb,d9,d0,3f,35,bd,3e,80,7f,1c,3e,a0,55,8c,b8,86,97,cd,37,e6,15,3a,be,\ 92,6c,0d,2d,d5,6c,f2,fe,fe,be,85,5e,61,38,2c,df,ea,95,20,71,6b,54,a1,64,c2,\ ab,55,4a,9f,02,95,62,0c,db,2c,d0 [HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Action Center\Checks\{E8433B72-5842-4d43-8645-BC2C35960837}.check.103] "CheckSetting"=hex:01,00,00,00,d0,8c,9d,df,01,15,d1,11,8c,7a,00,c0,4f,c2,97,eb,\ 01,00,00,00,a1,83,01,f4,91,88,0b,41,99,d1,cd,6e,b8,2a,4c,5d,00,00,00,00,02,\ 00,00,00,00,00,10,66,00,00,00,01,00,00,20,00,00,00,4d,55,53,40,ef,8f,10,36,\ 39,ae,1c,0d,10,f9,80,c8,20,3e,b9,0d,ff,84,8e,2e,36,85,de,cf,45,17,6c,1d,00,\ 00,00,00,0e,80,00,00,00,02,00,00,20,00,00,00,f9,93,5f,9c,d1,c3,fe,85,e1,68,\ 63,62,de,6e,93,f5,be,98,a6,d2,c5,c1,9a,2a,b7,10,42,cc,00,44,4e,35,c0,00,00,\ 00,16,4c,65,18,f5,45,89,04,5f,ba,f9,b7,95,d8,ed,13,c8,d0,12,65,be,eb,4d,e4,\ 08,ab,03,5f,35,e5,cf,1c,8d,ac,87,4f,fd,d4,f9,e3,1d,e8,eb,21,db,50,7f,b2,b8,\ 09,d9,b9,30,88,e1,c2,c3,b9,c8,27,96,9b,b7,97,47,77,17,8a,78,f3,53,bb,01,97,\ 88,2d,09,ed,45,ae,85,2c,73,cb,58,9f,33,9f,9a,94,e9,8c,cd,45,5d,b9,f1,46,9f,\ 59,15,7a,93,06,e3,2f,80,66,01,4b,f7,a4,83,d2,e5,bc,14,7e,ac,6a,67,5e,2b,01,\ 18,98,64,14,67,02,3f,a8,46,7b,1b,02,d1,8e,bd,20,ca,47,4b,10,44,e7,10,5b,93,\ 03,a7,6a,c6,71,3a,b8,23,25,52,09,94,d4,10,0c,ac,5b,07,ba,35,62,cd,80,1d,75,\ dc,9b,ff,93,d6,a3,c4,80,20,f7,13,f5,a8,ed,2a,49,7d,97,40,00,00,00,da,46,de,\ 34,ca,77,5d,0c,1c,22,44,d5,63,db,32,e7,21,e3,7c,33,90,fe,b2,5e,9a,5a,eb,97,\ 01,ce,34,28,61,31,31,57,37,22,0a,d5,bd,0d,4d,5d,64,92,f1,f9,7e,5f,b3,ef,86,\ 50,23,89,03,0f,c9,4e,62,62,f2,85 [HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Action Center\Checks\{E8433B72-5842-4d43-8645-BC2C35960837}.check.104] "CheckSetting"=hex:01,00,00,00,d0,8c,9d,df,01,15,d1,11,8c,7a,00,c0,4f,c2,97,eb,\ 01,00,00,00,a1,83,01,f4,91,88,0b,41,99,d1,cd,6e,b8,2a,4c,5d,00,00,00,00,02,\ 00,00,00,00,00,10,66,00,00,00,01,00,00,20,00,00,00,9e,a4,f2,e2,eb,85,47,db,\ 39,da,e1,fa,da,4d,30,6e,26,52,76,84,8d,ca,13,bb,d0,55,93,9a,ab,55,de,da,00,\ 00,00,00,0e,80,00,00,00,02,00,00,20,00,00,00,bd,39,4f,bb,23,43,4b,9d,13,6d,\ b6,c3,28,a7,b1,0f,ae,c8,3d,7e,29,b9,1e,96,6d,99,15,87,33,d8,a2,7d,30,00,00,\ 00,34,d6,09,4e,22,cd,04,4b,14,38,76,96,36,3b,37,42,41,ee,a1,82,bc,8a,fd,22,\ 35,1d,b3,8f,04,0b,f4,46,30,0c,39,02,6e,7b,e8,ae,7e,f8,56,7f,dc,68,5d,5c,40,\ 00,00,00,79,8b,22,ff,81,23,92,b2,9b,9a,9b,41,91,f3,0e,7f,65,d4,e0,5b,ee,6b,\ 7d,b1,c8,59,f5,f2,0b,33,70,30,e3,3f,0b,99,4a,09,97,5e,90,8c,4c,ce,7b,62,07,\ ce,74,7c,b0,21,7d,9f,2b,a0,b1,63,f8,06,ae,45,c2,66 [HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Action Center\Checks\{E8433B72-5842-4d43-8645-BC2C35960837}.check.106] ; ------End cut & paste here------ Logon + Password Tweaks * WMIC.EXE: Disable PasswordExpiryWarning Registry value: http://technet.microsoft.com/library/ee829687.aspx Disable Password expiration for all accounts using WMIC.EXE command: http://www.sevenforums.com/tutorials/73210-password-expiration-enable-disable.html Example (Run as Administrator): wbem\WMIC.exe UserAccount set PasswordExpires=False MS TechNet: WMIC: http://technet.microsoft.com/library/bb742610.aspx MSDN: WMIC: http://msdn.microsoft.com/library/aa394531.aspx Dedoimedo: WMIC - The Windows secret weapon: http://www.dedoimedo.com/computers/windows-wmic.html BetaNews: WMIC: the best command line tool you've never used: http://www.betanews.com/2011/01/14/wmic-the-best-command-line-tool-you-ve-never-used/ ComputerHope: WMIC: http://www.computerhope.com/wmic.htm Rob van der Woude: WMIC: http://www.robvanderwoude.com/wmic.php quux: WMIC Snippets: http://quux.wiki.zoho.com/WMIC-Snippets.html SS64: WMIC.EXE: http://www.ss64.com/nt/wmic.html Wikipedia: WMI: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Windows_Management_Instrumentation * NET.EXE: http://www.ss64.com/nt/net.html Syntax: NET [ ACCOUNTS | COMPUTER | CONFIG | CONTINUE | FILE | GROUP | HELP | HELPMSG | LOCALGROUP | NAME | PAUSE | PRINT | SEND | SESSION | SHARE | START | STATISTICS | STOP | TIME | USE | USER | VIEW ] Logon, Lockout + Password enforcement (Run as Administrator): C:\>NET.EXE ACCOUNTS Force user logoff how long after time expires?: Never Minimum password age (days): 999 Maximum password age (days): Unlimited Minimum password length: 0 Length of password history maintained: None Lockout threshold: Never Lockout duration (minutes): 0 Lockout observation window (minutes): 0 Computer role: WORKSTATION Run as Administrator: NET ACCOUNTS /? http://www.ss64.com/nt/net-useradmin.html http://support.microsoft.com/help/556003/ http://technet.microsoft.com/library/dd277400.aspx Syntax: NET ACCOUNTS [/FORCELOGOFF:{minutes|NO}] [/MINPWLEN:length] [/MAXPWAGE:{days|UNLIMITED}] [/MINPWAGE:days] [/UNIQUEPW:number] [/DOMAIN] [/lockoutwindow:(0-99999) MUST be = or > than "Lockout duration" number] http://www.sevenforums.com/tutorials/72271-account-lockout-reset-invalid-logon-counter.html [/lockoutduration:(1-99999) MUST be = or < than "Lockout observation window" number] http://www.sevenforums.com/tutorials/72258-account-lockout-duration-locked-out-user-accounts.html Disable Password age, expiration + length restrictions + Lockout timeouts (Run as Administrator): NET.EXE ACCOUNTS /lockoutduration:0 /lockoutwindow:0 /MAXPWAGE:UNLIMITED /MINPWAGE:999 /FORCELOGOFF:NO * WinLogon Registry Settings: ReportBootOk: http://franck.kiechel.free.fr/dbr_eng/WinLogon.htm AutoAdminLogon: http://support.microsoft.com/help/324737/ ShutdownFlags: http://github.com/lithnet/idle-logoff/blob/master/src/Lithnet.IdleLogoff/ShutdownFlags.cs http://social.technet.microsoft.com/forums/windows/aedfc165-5b2c-4f6c-ada8-144b2c7094e6/ DisableCAD: http://support.microsoft.com/help/960271/ WinLogon Registry file (example): 1. Use Notepad or similar/better free(ware) plain text/ASCII editor: http://www.mdgx.com/toy.htm#TXT to create a plain text Registry file containing the lines between Cut & Paste delimiters below. 2. Save it as plain text/ASCII file (Encode -> ANSI) with the REG extension (.REG). 3. Name it whatever you wish. 4. Right-click newly created .REG file. 5. Run as Administrator. 6. Answer Yes/OK to all prompts to register its information into your Registry. -----Begin cut & paste here----- REGEDIT4 ; Some of these settings apply only to Windows 32-bit OSes: [HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows NT\CurrentVersion\Winlogon] "Background"="0 0 0" "DebugServerCommand"="no" "Shell"="explorer.exe" "DefaultDomainName"="" "DefaultUserName"="" "DisableCAD"=dword:0 "AutoRestartShell"=dword:1 "CachedLogonsCount"="50" "FirstLogon"=dword:0 "ForceUnlockLogon"=dword:0 "LegalNoticeCaption"=- "LegalNoticeText"=- "LogonType"=- "PasswordExpiryWarning"=dword:fffffff3 "PowerdownAfterShutdown"="1" "ShutdownWithoutLogon"="1" "WinStationsDisabled"="0" "ScRemoveOption"="0" "ShutdownFlags"=dword:a ; "ShutdownFlags"=dword:2b "EnableConcurrentSessions"=- "AllowMultipleTSSessions"=- "ParseAutoexec"=- "ShowLogonOptions"=dword:0 ; "IgnoreShiftOveride"=dword:0 "IgnoreShiftOveride"=- "HibernationPreviouslyEnabled"=dword:0 "AutoAdminLogon"="1" "AutoLogonCount"=- "ReportControllerMissing"="false" "ReportBootOk"="1" "Welcome"="Your Account or Domain Name" ; "PreCreateKnownFolders"="{A520A1A4-1780-4FF6-BD18-167343C5AF16}" "PreCreateKnownFolders"="" ; "VMApplet"="SystemPropertiesPerformance.exe /pagefile" "VMApplet"="" ; ------End cut & paste here------ Clock Sync * Fix "Time difference too great" Time Sync Error: http://www.raymond.cc/blog/auto-sync-pc-clock-on-windows-startup/ Using one of the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) NTP public servers in this example: time-b.nist.gov List of Network Time Protocol (NTP) public servers: http://tf.nist.gov/tf-cgi/servers.cgi http://support.ntp.org/bin/view/Servers/NTPPoolServers 1. Use Notepad or similar/better free(ware) plain text/ASCII editor: http://www.mdgx.com/toy.htm#TXT to create a plain text Registry file containing the lines between Cut & Paste delimiters below. 2. Save it as plain text/ASCII file (Encode -> ANSI) with the REG extension (.REG). 3. Name it whatever you wish. 4. Right-click newly created .REG file. 5. Run as Administrator. 6. Answer Yes/OK to all prompts to register its information into your Registry. -----Begin cut & paste here----- REGEDIT4 [HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Services\W32Time] "Start"=dword:3 [HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Services\W32Time\Config] "MaxPosPhaseCorrection"=dword:ffffffff "EventLogFlags"=dword:0 "MaxNegPhaseCorrection"=dword:ffffffff [HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Services\W32Time\Parameters] "ServiceDllUnloadOnStop"=dword:1 "NtpServer"="time-b.nist.gov" [HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Services\W32Time\TimeProviders\NtpClient] "RunOnVirtualOnly"=dword:0 "Enabled"=dword:1 "EventLogFlags"=dword:0 "SignatureAuthAllowed"=dword:1 "AllowNonstandardModeCombinations"=dword:1 [HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Services\W32Time\TimeProviders\NtpServer] "RunOnVirtualOnly"=dword:0 "Enabled"=dword:1 "EventLogFlags"=dword:0 "ChainDisable"=dword:0 "RequireSecureTimeSyncRequests"=dword:0 "AllowNonstandardModeCombinations"=dword:1 [HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Services\W32Time\TimeProviders\VMICTimeProvider] "RunOnVirtualOnly"=dword:0 "Enabled"=dword:1 "EventLogFlags"=dword:0 "AllowNonstandardModeCombinations"=dword:1 ; ------End cut & paste here------ * Run batch file (.BAT or .CMD) below to synchronize your computer clock with the NTP public server [time-b.nist.gov] (example) specified under the "NtpServer" REG_SZ value (see above): 1. Use Notepad or similar/better free(ware) plain text/ASCII editor: http://www.mdgx.com/toy.htm#TXT to create a plain text BATch (.bat) or CoMmanD (.cmd) script file containing the lines between Cut & Paste delimiters below. 2. Save it as plain text/ASCII file (Encode -> ANSI) with the BAT (.bat) or CMD (.cmd) extension. 3. Name it whatever you wish. 4. Right-click newly created BATch/CoMmanD file. 5. Run as Administrator. 6. Wait for completion. -----Begin cut & paste here----- @ECHO OFF IF NOT "%OS%"=="Windows_NT" GOTO END :: (1) Start Windows Time Server (W32Time) NTP service: SC.EXE CONFIG W32Time START= demand ECHO Y|NET.EXE START W32Time :: (2) Synchronize computer clock with NTP public server (example): W32TM.EXE /config /manualpeerlist:time-b.nist.gov /syncfromflags:manual /update W32TM.EXE /resync :: (3) Stop Windows Time Server (W32Time) NTP service: ECHO Y|NET.EXE STOP W32Time SC.EXE CONFIG W32Time START= demand :END EXIT ------End cut & paste here------ * Create a new Task (TaskSchd.msc) using batch file (.BAT or .CMD) above and schedule it periodically to sync your computer clock unattended in the background: http://answers.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/forum/windows_7-performance/make-windows-7-task-scheduler-run-a-batch-file/0573dc2e-4941-44a2-8304-264864e94f1a/ http://answers.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/forum/windows_10-performance/make-windows-10-task-scheduler-run-a-batch-file/e00b2fb0-02ca-439f-b534-eb34541130a9/ * MS TechNet: Windows Time Service Tools and Settings: http://technet.microsoft.com/library/cc773263.aspx * Update Internet Time from command line: http://groups.google.com/forum/#!topic/alt.msdos.batch.nt/UpvUnYfxBkw/ http://www.netikka.net/tsneti/info/tscmd169.htm * Synchronize Windows Clock with Internet Time Server: http://www.guidingtech.com/3119/windows-clock-sync/ * Windows Time Sync free(ware) tools: http://www.thewindowsclub.com/free-time-synchronization-software-windows/ * Simple Network Time Protocol (SNTP) synchronization clients for Windows NTx [free(ware)]: - Dimension 4: http://www.thinkman.com/dimension4/ Download: http://www.thinkman.com/dimension4/download.htm - Atomic Clock Sync (ACS): http://www.worldtimeserver.com/atomic-clock/ - Time-Sync: http://www.speed-soft.de/software/time_sync/ Download: http://www.speed-soft.de/software/time_sync/details/download.php - Neutron: http://www.keir.net/neutron.html File: http://www.keir.net/download/neutron.zip * Wikipedia: Time Server: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Time_server * Wikipedia: Network Time Protocol (NTP): http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Network_Time_Protocol CMD, Commands, Environment + Console * Windows Environment Variables Tutorial: http://www.xahlee.info/mswin/env_var.html * What Are Environment Variables & How Can I Use Them? http://www.makeuseof.com/tag/what-are-environment-variables-how-can-i-use-them-windows/ * MSDN: Environment Variables: http://msdn.microsoft.com/library/windows/desktop/ms682653.aspx * Environment variable: http://www.computerhope.com/jargon/e/envivari.htm * Wikipedia: Environment variable: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Environment_variable * Introduction to Windows Command Prompt: http://www.bleepingcomputer.com/tutorials/windows-command-prompt-introduction/ * SS64: Windows NTx Operating System (OS) Standard (built-in) Environment Variables: http://www.ss64.com/nt/syntax-variables.html * SS64: Detecting 64-bit vs 32-bit Windows NTx Operating System (OS): http://www.ss64.com/nt/syntax-64bit.html * How-to Geek: Use Global System Environment Variables in Windows: http://www.howtogeek.com/51807/how-to-create-and-use-global-system-environment-variables/ * Complete List of Environment Variables in Windows 7: http://www.sevenforums.com/performance-maintenance/136057-windows-7-environment-variables-list.html * Complete List of Environment Variables in Windows 10: http://www.tenforums.com/tutorials/3234-environment-variables-windows-10-a.html * MS TechNet: Command Line Reference: http://technet.microsoft.com/library/cc754340.aspx * SS64: Index of Windows CMD Commands A-Z: http://www.ss64.com/nt/ * SS64: Categorized List of Windows CMD Commands: http://www.ss64.com/nt/commands.html * SS64: CMD.EXE: http://www.ss64.com/nt/cmd.html * SS64: Windows Start | Run commands: http://www.ss64.com/nt/run.html * MS DOCs: CMD.EXE: http://docs.microsoft.com/windows-server/administration/windows-commands/cmd/ * SS64: SET: http://www.ss64.com/nt/set.html * SS64: SETX.EXE: http://www.ss64.com/nt/setx.html * Rob van der Woude's Scripting Pages: http://www.robvanderwoude.com/ * Complete list of Windows CMD Commands: http://www.lifewire.com/4092302/ * Complete list of MS-DOS Commands: http://www.lifewire.com/4070427/ * Wikipedia: List of DOS commands: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_DOS_commands * Execute (run) program/batch/script/process/service selectively depending on installed Windows Operating System (OS) edition: 32-bit (x86) or 64-bit (x64) (example): 1. Use Notepad or similar/better free(ware) plain text/ASCII editor: http://www.mdgx.com/toy.htm#TXT to create a plain text BATch (.bat) or CoMmanD (.cmd) script file containing the lines between Cut & Paste delimiters below. 2. Save it as plain text/ASCII file (Encode -> ANSI) with the BAT (.bat) or CMD (.cmd) extension. 3. Name it whatever you wish. 4. Right-click newly created BATch/CoMmanD file. 5. Run as Administrator. 6. Wait for completion. -----Begin cut & paste here----- @ECHO OFF IF NOT "%OS%"=="Windows_NT" GOTO END IF NOT EXIST %WinDir%\SYSTEM32\REG.EXE GOTO END IF NOT "%PROCESSOR_ARCHITECTURE%"=="AMD64" GOTO X86 REG.EXE DELETE "HKLM\SOFTWARE\Wow6432Node\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run" /v SunJavaUpdateSched /f GOTO END :X86 REG.EXE DELETE "HKLM\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run" /v SunJavaUpdateSched /f :END EXIT ------End cut & paste here------ * Add custom environment variables to the list of SET commands (examples): 1. Use Notepad or similar/better free(ware) plain text/ASCII editor: http://www.mdgx.com/toy.htm#TXT to create a plain text BATch (.bat) or CoMmanD (.cmd) script file containing the lines between Cut & Paste delimiters below. 2. Save it as plain text/ASCII file (Encode -> ANSI) with the BAT (.bat) or CMD (.cmd) extension. 3. Name it whatever you wish. 4. Right-click newly created BATch/CoMmanD file. 5. Run as Administrator. 6. Wait for completion. -----Begin cut & paste here----- @ECHO OFF IF NOT "%OS%"=="Windows_NT" GOTO END IF NOT EXIST %WinDir%\SYSTEM32\SETX.EXE GOTO END SETX.EXE DIRCMD "/A:-D/B/O:GNE/-P/S" SETX.EXE COPYCMD "/Y" /M SETX.EXE DEVMGR_SHOW_DETAILS "1" /M SETX.EXE DEVMGR_SHOW_NONPRESENT_DEVICES "1" /M SETX.EXE FP_NO_HOST_CHECK "NO" /M SETX.EXE GOOGLE_API_KEY "NO" /M SETX.EXE GOOGLE_DEFAULT_CLIENT_ID "NO" /M SETX.EXE GOOGLE_DEFAULT_CLIENT_SECRET "NO" /M SETX.EXE windows_tracing_flags "0" /M SETX.EXE windows_tracing_logfile "%TEMP%\CSILOG.LOG" /M SETX.EXE deployment.expiration.check.enabled "false" /M SETX.EXE SEE_MASK_NOZONECHECKS "1" /M SETX.EXE __COMPAT_LAYER "RunAsAdmin" /M :END EXIT ------End cut & paste here------ Run CMD.EXE (as Administrator) -> type SET -> press Enter to view all installed SET environment variables (examples): SET | MORE or save list to plain text file: SET>%TEMP%\ENVLIST.TXT Example: http://www.winaero.com/blog/how-to-see-names-and-values-of-environment-variables-in-windows-8-and-windows-7/ * Environment variables Registry keys: All Users (system wide): HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Control\Session Manager\Environment Current User (logged on user): HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Environment Paging (Swap) File Tweaks * Optimizing Memory Configuration: http://technet.microsoft.com/library/cc938581.aspx Memory Management: http://technet.microsoft.com/library/cc951698.aspx Enhance Windows Memory Management Through Registry: http://www.registryrecycler.com/blog/2013/07/enhance-windows-memory-management-through-registry/ LargeSystemCache + PagedPoolSize + SystemPages registry values: http://technet.microsoft.com/library/bb463205.aspx PagedPoolQuota registry value: http://technet.microsoft.com/library/cc759495.aspx PagedPoolSize registry value: http://technet.microsoft.com/library/cc738462.aspx PoolUsageMaximum registry value: http://support.microsoft.com/help/312362/ http://helpforsure.wordpress.com/tag/poolusagemaximum/ http://arcserve.zendesk.com/hc/en-us/articles/202808835-Insufficient-System-Resources-1450-/ SessionPoolSize + SessionViewSize registry values: http://support.microsoft.com/help/840342/ ClearPageFileAtShutdown registry value: http://support.microsoft.com/help/314834/ ClearPageFileAtShutdown FixIt! tool: http://download.microsoft.com/download/C/1/D/C1DC29D4-FD75-400A-A661-F72D8C6976E1/MicrosoftFixit50463.msi SecondLevelDataCache registry value: http://archive.arstechnica.com/tweak/nt/L2-cache-1.html PhysicalAddressExtension registry value [Windows 32-bit (x86) only]: http://www.registryrecycler.com/blog/2013/07/enhance-windows-memory-management-through-registry/ * Change pagefile.sys file location to another drive/partition/volume (if available), management, initial + maximum sizes: http://garvis.ca/2018/02/07/change-the-page-in-command-line/ Right-click CMD shortcut/CMD.EXE -> Run as Administrator -> run these commands -> press Enter after each line (examples): WMIC.EXE computersystem where name="%ComputerName%" set AutomaticManagedPagefile=False WMIC.EXE pagefileset where name="D:\\pagefile.sys" set InitialSize=65536,MaximumSize=65536 Right-click CMD shortcut/CMD.EXE -> Run as Administrator -> run this command -> press Enter: WMIC.EXE /? to view all WMIC.EXE command line paramrters. http://www.ss64.com/nt/wmic.html WMIC.EXE is located in the %WinDir%\SYSTEM32\WBEM folder [%WinDir% = usually C:\WINDOWS]. * PAGEFILE.VBS for Windows Vista/7: http://www.cluberti.com/blog/2010/06/17/pagefile-vbs-for-vistawin7-systems-may-work-on-xp2003-not-tested/comment-page-1/ pagefileconfig.vbs: http://technet.microsoft.com/library/cc772827.aspx http://ww.upgradenrepair.com/Software/Microsoft/Windows%20Server%202003/Library/P/pagefileconfigvbs.htm Windows (Defender) Firewall (WF) Tweaks + Tools * "XP/2003 FIREWALL GUIDE" in TIPSXP.TXT (included) = most of these guidelines also apply to Windows 7/8/8.1/10/11: http://www.mdgx.com/xp2.htm#XFG * MDGx Free(ware) Firewalls + Network Toys -> SOFTWARE.TXT (included): http://www.mdgx.com/fw.htm * Use Network Shell (NetSh) command line tool to control Windows Firewall (WF) behavior in Windows 7/8/8.1/10/11: http://support.microsoft.com/help/947709/ http://www.poftut.com/manage-windows-firewall-command-line-netsh-command/ http://www.ss64.com/nt/netsh.html http://www.tenforums.com/tutorials/70699-turn-off-windows-defender-firewall-windows-10-a.html http://www.itninja.com/blog/view/how-to-add-firewall-rules-using-netsh-exe-advanced-way/ NetSh [NETSH.EXE] = located in the %WinDir%\SYSTEM32 folder [%WinDir% = usually C:\WINDOWS]. Examples (globally for all connection types, or separately for each connection type): Right-click CMD shortcut/CMD.EXE -> Run as Administrator -> run these commands -> press Enter after each line: NETSH.EXE advfirewall set allprofiles state on NETSH.EXE advfirewall set currentprofile state on NETSH.EXE advfirewall set domainprofile state on NETSH.EXE advfirewall set privateprofile state on NETSH.EXE advfirewall set publicprofile state on NETSH.EXE advfirewall set allprofiles settings inboundusernotification disable This command disables Remote Assistance WF rule(s) (example): NETSH.EXE advfirewall firewall set rule group="Remote Assistance" new enable=no To completely disable Windows Remote Assistance: Start -> Run... [hold WinKey + press R] -> type: CONTROL.EXE press Enter -> System -> Remote Settings -> disable/uncheck all check boxes/options -> Apply/OK. More info: http://www.thewindowsclub.com/windows-remote-assistance-in-windows-8/ 1. Use Notepad or similar/better free(ware) plain text/ASCII editor: http://www.mdgx.com/toy.htm#TXT to create a plain text Registry file containing the lines between Cut & Paste delimiters below. 2. Save it as plain text/ASCII file (Encode -> ANSI) with the REG extension (.REG). 3. Name it whatever you wish. 4. Right-click newly created .REG file. 5. Run as Administrator. 6. Answer Yes/OK to all prompts to register its information into your Registry. -----Begin cut & paste here----- REGEDIT4 [HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Control\Remote Assistance] "fAllowFullControl"=dword:0 "fAllowToGetHelp"=dword:0 "fEnableChatControl"=dword:0 ; ------End cut & paste here------ Restart (reboot) Windows for these changes to take effect. See also "* Turn OFF/Disable Remote Assistance + Uninstall Quick Assist in Windows 10/11:" in WIN10.TXT (included): http://www.mdgx.com/10.php http://www.mdgx.com/WIN10.TXT To (re)enable Remote Assistance WF rule(s) run this command: NETSH.EXE advfirewall firewall set rule group="Remote Assistance" new enable=yes and (re)enable all Windows Remote Assistance options in Control Panel (see above) -> System -> Remote Settings -> enable/check all check boxes/options -> Apply/OK. Also, make sure all services that contain the word "remote" in their names are either on Automatic or Manual: Start -> Run... [hold WinKey + press R] -> type: services.msc press Enter -> double-click on each service with "remote" in its name that is Disabled -> Startup type: -> select Manual -> click Apply/OK. 1. Use Notepad or similar/better free(ware) plain text/ASCII editor: http://www.mdgx.com/toy.htm#TXT to create a plain text Registry file containing the lines between Cut & Paste delimiters below. 2. Save it as plain text/ASCII file (Encode -> ANSI) with the REG extension (.REG). 3. Name it whatever you wish. 4. Right-click newly created .REG file. 5. Run as Administrator. 6. Answer Yes/OK to all prompts to register its information into your Registry. -----Begin cut & paste here----- REGEDIT4 [HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Control\Remote Assistance] "fAllowFullControl"=dword:1 "fAllowToGetHelp"=dword:1 "fEnableChatControl"=dword:1 ; ------End cut & paste here------ Restart (reboot) Windows for these changes to take effect. To connect to a remote assistant/chat room/helper/network/provider/etc: Start -> Run... [hold WinKey + press R] -> type: msra.exe and follow the step-by-step instructions of the screen. Windows Remote Assistance [MSRA.EXE] = located in the %WinDir%\SYSTEM32 folder [%WinDir% = usually C:\WINDOWS]. View firewall status for all connection types: ECHO Y|NETSH.EXE advfirewall show allprofiles View list of all IPv4 connection(s) (sub)interface(s): NETSH.EXE interface ipv4 show subinterfaces View all NetSh available command line options + parameters: NETSH.EXE /? * Configure/customize, import/export + restore default Windows Firewall rules in Windows 7/8/8.1/10/11: http://www.microsoftpressstore.com/articles/article.aspx?p=2224362&seqNum=2 http://github.com/metablaster/WindowsFirewallRuleset http://www.winaero.com/export-and-import-specific-firewall-rule-in-windows-10/ http://woshub.com/windows-firewall-settings-group-policy/ http://www.dummies.com/computers/operating-systems/windows-10/how-to-change-windows-10-firewall-settings-to-allow-certain-programs/ http://www.thewindowsclub.com/how-to-backup-restore-reset-to-defaults-windows-7-firewall-settings/ http://www.winhelponline.com/blog/reset-firewall-defaults-restore-rules-advanced-security/ http://docs.microsoft.com/windows/security/threat-protection/windows-firewall/configure-windows-firewall-to-suppress-notifications-when-a-program-is-blocked/ http://www.xspdf.com/resolution/51904145.html http://sourcedaddy.com/windows-7/configuring-windows-firewall-options.html http://docs.microsoft.com/previous-versions/windows/it-pro/windows-server-2008-R2-and-2008/ * FIX: Stop Windows spying on you using just Windows Firewall (WF): http://www.winaero.com/blog/stop-windows-10-spying-on-you-using-just-windows-firewall/ File: http://www.winaero.com/download.php?view.1839 1. Use an unZIPping/unARChiving/unRARing tool [free(ware)] http://www.mdgx.com/toy.htm#ZIP to open "block_telemetry.zip" archive and extract "add rules.cmd" + "rules.ps1" into the same dedicated/empty directory/folder. 2. Open Explorer/similar/replacement -> right-click "add rules.cmd" -> Run as Administrator -> wait for all WF rules to be created -> exit BATch file. 3. Done. * simplewall 32-bit + 64-bit configures Windows Filtering Platform (WFP) network traffic: http://www.henrypp.org/product/simplewall/ http://github.com/henrypp/simplewall/ File: http://github.com/henrypp/simplewall/releases/latest/ simplewall Portable: Place portable.dat in the program's main folder or use Notepad/similar plain text editor http://www.mdgx.com/toy.htm#TXT to create (if absent) simplewall.ini in the program's folder. Documentation: http://github.com/henrypp/simplewall/wiki/ Rules Editor: http://github.com/henrypp/simplewall/wiki/Rules-editor/ * Firewall App Blocker (FAB) 32-bit + 64-bit blocks outbound EXEcutables: http://www.sordum.org/8125/ File: http://www.sordum.org/files/firewall-app-blocker/fab.zip * Windows Firewall Control (WFC) 32-bit + 64-bit: http://www.binisoft.org/wfc.php File: http://www.binisoft.org/download/wfc5setup.exe WFC requires: Microsoft .Net Framework Redistributable (NFR) 4.5/newer: http://www.mdgx.com/add.htm#NFR * Turn ON DNS Client (DNS Cache) service for Windows Firewall Control (WFC) notifications + network discovery functions: 1. Use Notepad or similar/better free(ware) plain text/ASCII editor: http://www.mdgx.com/toy.htm#TXT to create a plain text BATch (.bat) or CoMmanD (.cmd) script file containing the lines between Cut & Paste delimiters below. 2. Save it as plain text/ASCII file (Encode -> ANSI) with the BAT (.bat) or CMD (.cmd) extension. 3. Name it whatever you wish. 4. Right-click newly created BATch/CoMmanD file. 5. Run as Administrator. 6. Wait for completion. -----Begin cut & paste here----- @ECHO OFF IF NOT "%OS%"=="Windows_NT" GOTO END :: DNS Client caches Domain Name System names (DNS Cache service): SC.EXE CONFIG DNSCache START= demand ECHO Y|NET.EXE START DNSCache :: DNS Cache can be flushed ONLY if DNS Cache service is running: START /WAIT IPCONFIG.EXE /flushdns :END EXIT ------End cut & paste here------ More info: http://www.mdgx.com/hosts.php#N2 * FIX: Turn ON network discovery + detection of network(ed) computers + devices in Windows 7/8/8.1/10/11: http://answers.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/forum/all/why-do-i-get-the-message-network-discovery-is/a6964130-5f98-4640-a064-f59fae974ad3/ http://answers.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/forum/windows_10-networking/connecting-pcs-and-users-for-sharing/fb92e439-5dbc-4367-9857-1ef360e9ffdf/ http://www.tenforums.com/tutorials/49652-turn-off-network-discovery-windows-10-a.html http://www.itechguides.com/windows-10-network-discovery/ http://www.wintips.org/fix-windows-10-network-computers-not-showing/ http://windowsreport.com/file-explorer-detect-network-devices-fix/ http://support.microsoft.com/help/2722035/ Enable + Start these Windows services: DNS Client (Dnscache) Function Discovery Provider Host (fdPHost) Function Discovery Resource Publication (FDResPub) HomeGroup Listener (HomeGroupListener) HomeGroup Provider (HomeGroupProvider) SSDP Discovery (SSDPSRV) TCP/IP NetBIOS Helper (lmhosts) UPnP Device Host (upnphost) In case you're using a large HOSTS file with thousands (or even more) of redirected servers [like I do ;-/], the DNS Cache service (if started) may take too long to process all the servers listed in the HOSTS file. In such cases it is recommended to flush the DNS Cache -> see this command line (included in the BATch file below): START /WAIT IPCONFIG.EXE /flushdns More info: http://www.mdgx.com/hosts.php#N2 The HOSTS file is located in the %WinDir%\SYSTEM32\Drivers\ETC folder [%WinDir% = usually C:\WINDOWS]. 1. Use Notepad or similar/better free(ware) plain text/ASCII editor: http://www.mdgx.com/toy.htm#TXT to create a plain text BATch (.bat) or CoMmanD (.cmd) script file containing the lines between Cut & Paste delimiters below. 2. Save it as plain text/ASCII file (Encode -> ANSI) with the BAT (.bat) or CMD (.cmd) extension. 3. Name it whatever you wish. 4. Right-click newly created BATch/CoMmanD file. 5. Run as Administrator. 6. Wait for completion. -----Begin cut & paste here----- @ECHO OFF IF NOT "%OS%"=="Windows_NT" GOTO END :: DNS Client caches Domain Name System names (DNS Cache service): SC.EXE CONFIG DNSCache START= demand ECHO Y|NET.EXE START DNSCache :: DNS Cache can be flushed ONLY if DNS Cache service is running: START /WAIT IPCONFIG.EXE /flushdns :: Function Discovery Provider Host (fdPHost) service: SC.EXE CONFIG fdPHost START= demand ECHO Y|NET.EXE START fdPHost :: Function Discovery Resource Publication (FDResPub) service: SC.EXE CONFIG FDResPub START= demand ECHO Y|NET.EXE START FDResPub :: HomeGroup Listener (HomeGroupListener) service: SC.EXE CONFIG HomeGroupListener START= demand ECHO Y|NET.EXE START HomeGroupListener :: HomeGroup Provider (HomeGroupProvider) service: SC.EXE CONFIG HomeGroupProvider START= demand ECHO Y|NET.EXE START HomeGroupProvider :: SSDP Discovery (SSDPSRV) service: SC.EXE CONFIG SSDPSRV START= demand ECHO Y|NET.EXE START SSDPSRV :: TCP/IP NetBIOS Helper (lmhosts) service: SC.EXE CONFIG lmhosts START= demand ECHO Y|NET.EXE START lmhosts :: UPnP Device Host (upnphost) service: SC.EXE CONFIG upnphost START= demand ECHO Y|NET.EXE START upnphost NETSH.EXE advfirewall firewall set rule group="Network Discovery" new enable=yes :END EXIT ------End cut & paste here------ * Block Windows Update (WU) service [wuauserv] by creating firewall rule (example): http://social.technet.microsoft.com/forums/lync/62b9fd5c-10b2-4266-bc15-fcf3e79d20d4/ In order for Windows Update (WU) to check whether an update is available and then to download the update files, you need 1st to create a rule for outbound to block the WU service (wuauserv) pass through: Start -> Run... [hold WinKey + press R] -> type: wf.msc (Windows Firewall with Advanced Security) -> press Enter -> create new outbound rule to block %SystemRoot%\SYSTEM32\svchost.exe from passing through on behalf of Windows Update (WU) service: wuauserv Name: Block wuauserv OUTBOUND Group: Profile: All Enabled: Yes Action: Block Program: %SystemRoot%\SYSTEM32\svchost.exe Local Address: Any Remote Address: Any Protocol: Any Local Port: Any Remote Port: Any Allowed Computers: Any Status: Ok Service: wuauserv Rule Source: Local Setting Interface Type: All interface types Excepted Computers: None Description: To close the outbound firewall: Outbound connections -> blocked (unless explicitly blocked by specific rule). By default everything is allowed, so the outbound firewall is wide open. * Windows 7/7 SP1 default built-in firewall rules: http://technet.microsoft.com/network/bb545423/ http://technet.microsoft.com/library/ee126090/ http://www.sevenforums.com/tutorials/525-windows-firewall-restore-default-settings.html http://www.thewindowsclub.com/reset-windows-firewall-settings/ http://www.howtogeek.com/201658/ http://www.howtogeek.com/112564/ [AET] = Allow Edge Traversal [BET] = Block Edge Traversal Core Networking = INBOUND: ************************** 01. Destination Unreachable (ICMPv6) [AET] 02. Destination Unreachable Fragmentation Needed (ICMPv4) [BET] 03. DHCP [BET] 04. DHCP IPv6 (DHCPv6) [BET] 05. IGMP [BET] 06. TPHTTPS (TCP) = Allows IPHTTPS tunneling technology to provide connectivity across HTTP proxies + firewalls [BET] 07. IPv6 = Required to permit IPv6 traffic for ISATAP (intra site automatic tunnel addressing protocol) and 6-to-4 tunneling services [BET] 08. Multicast Listener Done (ICMPv6) [BET] 09. Multicast Listener Query (ICMPv6) [BET] 10. Multicast Listener Report (ICMPv6) [BET] 11. Multicast Listener Report v2 (ICMPv6) [BET] 12. Neighbor Discovery Advertisement (ICMPv6) [AET] 13. Neighbor Discovery Solicitation (ICMPv6) [AET] 14. Packet Too Big (ICMPv6) [AET] 15. Parameter Problem (ICMPv6) [AET] 16. Router Advertisement (ICMPv6) [BET] 17. Router Solicitation (ICMPv6) [BET] 18. Teredo (UDP) = Allows Teredo edge traversal. Provides address assignment + autotunneling for IPv6 traffic for IPv6/IPv4 host located behind an IPv4 NAT [BET] 19. Time Exceeded (ICMPv6) [AET] Core Networking = OUTBOUND: *************************** 01. DNS (UDP) 02. DHCP 03. DHCP IPv6 (DHCPv6) 04. Group Policy (LSASS) [DOMAIN ONLY] 05. Group Policy (NP) [DOMAIN ONLY] 06. Group Policy (TCP) [DOMAIN ONLY] 07. IGMP 08. TPHTTPS (TCP) 09. IPv6 10. Multicast Listener Done (ICMPv6) 11. Multicast Listener Query (ICMPv6) 12. Multicast Listener Report (ICMPv6) 13. Multicast Listener Report v2 (ICMPv6) 14. Neighbor Discovery Advertisement (ICMPv6) 15. Neighbor Discovery Solicitation (ICMPv6) 16. Packet Too Big (ICMPv6) 17. Parameter Problem (ICMPv6) 18. Router Advertisement (ICMPv6) 19. Router Solicitation (ICMPv6) 20. Teredo (UDP) 21. Time Exceeded (ICMPv6) Turn OFF NVidia Telemetry Turn OFF NVidia Telemetry, NVidia Data Collection + respective services bundled with NVidia graphics Drivers: Download + install Disable Nvidia Telemetry tool [free, open source]: http://github.com/NateShoffner/Disable-Nvidia-Telemetry/ File: http://github.com/NateShoffner/Disable-Nvidia-Telemetry/releases/latest/ Disable Nvidia Telemetry Guide: http://www.ghacks.net/2016/11/07/nvidia-telemetry-tracking/ http://forum.palemoon.org/viewtopic.php?t=15686&start=20 Right-click CMD shortcut/CMD.EXE -> Run as Administrator -> run these commands -> press Enter after each line: - Disable NVidia telemetry scheduled tasks commands: SCHTASKS.EXE /change /TN NvTmMon_{B2FE1952-0186-46C3-BAEC-A80AA35AC5B8} /disable SCHTASKS.EXE /change /TN NvTmRep_{B2FE1952-0186-46C3-BAEC-A80AA35AC5B8} /disable SCHTASKS.EXE /change /TN NvTmRepOnLogon_{B2FE1952-0186-46C3-BAEC-A80AA35AC5B8} /disable - Uninstall NVidia telemetry service command: RUNDLL32.EXE "%ProgramFiles%\NVIDIA Corporation\Installer2\InstallerCore\NVI2.DLL",UninstallPackage NvTelemetryContainer Add lines between Cut & Paste below to your %WinDir%\SYSTEM32\DRIVERS\ETC\HOSTS [and to your %WinDir%\SysWOW64\DRIVERS\ETC\HOSTS if using Windows NTx 64-bit (x64)] file -> edit HOSTS using Notepad/similar plain text editor: http://www.mdgx.com/toy.htm#TXT Edit HOSTS file in Windows 7/7 SP1: http://petri.com/edit-hosts-file-windows-7/ More HOSTS info: http://www.mdgx.com/hosts.php -----Begin cut & paste here----- # Next lines disable NVidia automatic updates, data collection + telemetry: 0.0.0.0 accounts.nvgs.nvidia.com 0.0.0.0 activation.gfe.nvidia.com 0.0.0.0 api.gfe.nvidia.com 0.0.0.0 assets.nvidiagrid.net 0.0.0.0 download.gfe.nvidia.com 0.0.0.0 events.gfe.nvidia.com 0.0.0.0 gfe.geforce.com 0.0.0.0 gfe.nvidia.com 0.0.0.0 gfwsl.geforce.com 0.0.0.0 images.nvidiagrid.net 0.0.0.0 rds-assets.nvidia.com 0.0.0.0 services.gfe.nvidia.com 0.0.0.0 telemetry.nvidia.com 0.0.0.0 telemetry.gfe.nvidia.com ------End cut & paste here------ Java No Java * Oracle (Sun) Java Runtime Environment (JRE) Standard Edition (SE) 32-bit + 64-bit -> SOFTWARE.TXT (included): http://www.mdgx.com/add.htm#JAVA * Block/disable Java (out-of-date) prompts + automatic updates: http://discussions.citrix.com/topic/363880-your-java-version-is-out-of-date-how-to-blockdisable/ http://www.itninja.com/question/can-t-suppress-java-1-8-upd-74-update-prompts/ Java network: http://community.spiceworks.com/how_to/65130/ Java Auto Update: http://www.java.com/en/download/help/java_update.xml 1. Use Notepad or similar/better free(ware) plain text/ASCII editor: http://www.mdgx.com/toy.htm#TXT to create a plain text Registry file containing the lines between Cut & Paste delimiters below. 2. Save it as plain text/ASCII file (Encode -> ANSI) with the REG extension (.REG). 3. Name it whatever you wish. 4. Right-click newly created .REG file. 5. Run as Administrator. 6. Answer Yes/OK to all prompts to register its information into your Registry. -----Begin cut & paste here----- REGEDIT4 [HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\AppDataLow\Software\JavaSoft\DeploymentProperties] "deployment.security.sandbox.awtwarningwindow"="false" "deployment.expiration.decision"="never" "deployment.expiration.decision.locked"="false" "deployment.expiration.decision.suppression"="false" "deployment.expiration.decision.suppression.locked"="false" "deployment.expiration.check.enabled"="false" "deployment.expiration.check.enabled.locked"="false" "deployment.security.mixcode"="HIDE_RUN" "deployment.security.jsse.hostmismatch.warning"="false" "deployment.security.jsse.hostmismatch.warning.locked"="false" "deployment.roaming.profile"="false" "deployment.system.tray.icon"="false" "deployment.webjava.enabled"="false" ; Windows NTx 64-bit (x64) only: [HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Wow6432Node\AppDataLow\Software\JavaSoft\DeploymentProperties] "deployment.security.sandbox.awtwarningwindow"="false" "deployment.expiration.decision"="never" "deployment.expiration.decision.locked"="false" "deployment.expiration.decision.suppression"="false" "deployment.expiration.decision.suppression.locked"="false" "deployment.expiration.check.enabled"="false" "deployment.expiration.check.enabled.locked"="false" "deployment.security.mixcode"="HIDE_RUN" "deployment.security.jsse.hostmismatch.warning"="false" "deployment.security.jsse.hostmismatch.warning.locked"="false" "deployment.roaming.profile"="false" "deployment.system.tray.icon"="false" "deployment.webjava.enabled"="false" [HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Oracle\JavaDeploy] "WebDeployJava"="disabled" "deployment.modified.timestamp"="9999999999999" "deployment.webjava.enabled"="false" ; Windows NTx 64-bit (x64) only: [HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Wow6432Node\Oracle\JavaDeploy] "WebDeployJava"="disabled" "deployment.modified.timestamp"="9999999999999" "deployment.webjava.enabled"="false" [HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\JavaSoft] "RegDeployStatus"="0" ; Windows NTx 64-bit (x64) only: [HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Wow6432Node\JavaSoft] "RegDeployStatus"="0" [HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\JreMetrics] "DisableSponsors"="Y" ; Windows NTx 64-bit (x64) only: [HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Wow6432Node\JreMetrics] "DisableSponsors"="Y" [HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\JavaSoft\Java Update\Policy] "EnableAutoUpdateCheck"=dword:0 "EnableJavaUpdate"=dword:0 "NotifyDownload"=dword:0 "NotifyInstall"=dword:0 "UpdateSchedule"=dword:0 [HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\JavaSoft\Java Update\Policy\jucheck] "EnableAutoUpdateCheck"=dword:0 "EnableJavaUpdate"=dword:0 "NotifyDownload"=dword:0 "NotifyInstall"=dword:0 "UpdateSchedule"=dword:0 ; Windows NTx 64-bit (x64) only: [HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Wow6432Node\JavaSoft\Java Update\Policy] "EnableAutoUpdateCheck"=dword:0 "EnableJavaUpdate"=dword:0 "NotifyDownload"=dword:0 "NotifyInstall"=dword:0 "UpdateSchedule"=dword:0 ; Windows NTx 64-bit (x64) only: [HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Wow6432Node\JavaSoft\Java Update\Policy\jucheck] "EnableAutoUpdateCheck"=dword:0 "EnableJavaUpdate"=dword:0 "NotifyDownload"=dword:0 "NotifyInstall"=dword:0 "UpdateSchedule"=dword:0 [HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run] "SunJavaUpdateSched"=- ; Windows NTx 64-bit (x64) only: [HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Wow6432Node\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run] "SunJavaUpdateSched"=- [HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run] "SunJavaUpdateSched"=- [HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\Run] "SunJavaUpdateSched"=- ; ------End cut & paste here------ NOTE: "Wow6432Node" registry keys are valid only for Windows 64-bit (x64) OSes. * Customize (see above) deployment.properties plain text/ASCII file located in: %UserProfile%\AppData\LocalLow\Sun\Java\Deployment C:\Users\%UserName%\AppData\LocalLow\Sun\Java\Deployment Right-click deployment.properties (see above) -> Open with... -> Notepad or similar/better free(ware) plain text/ASCII editor: http://www.mdgx.com/toy.htm#TXT -> Run as Administrator -> add/change/delete desired lines/values/strings -> save file. * Add Java environment variable(s) to the list of SET commands (example): http://www.ss64.com/nt/set.html 1. Use Notepad or similar/better free(ware) plain text/ASCII editor: http://www.mdgx.com/toy.htm#TXT to create a plain text BATch (.bat) or CoMmanD (.cmd) script file containing the lines between Cut & Paste delimiters below. 2. Save it as plain text/ASCII file (Encode -> ANSI) with the BAT (.bat) or CMD (.cmd) extension. 3. Name it whatever you wish. 4. Right-click newly created BATch/CoMmanD file. 5. Run as Administrator. 6. Wait for completion. -----Begin cut & paste here----- @ECHO OFF IF NOT "%OS%"=="Windows_NT" GOTO END IF NOT EXIST %WinDir%\SYSTEM32\SETX.EXE GOTO END SETX.EXE deployment.expiration.check.enabled "false" /M :END EXIT ------End cut & paste here------ Save Files List -> Text * Create, view/edit, rename, copy/move, print & save/delete the list of all files found inside the directory/folder of your choice and all its (sub)directories/(sub)folders, in descending alphabetical order, ordered by logical numeric value [0 -> 9, A -> Z]: http://web.archive.org/web/20150429091622/http://www.computing.net/answers/programming/log-file-date-and-time/18190.html http://web.archive.org/web/20210506121738/http://www.intelliadmin.com/index.php/2007/02/create-a-date-and-time-stamp-in-your-batch-files/ http://www.serverfault.com/questions/16706/ http://www.techrepublic.com/forums/questions/dos-command-help/ http://www.ss64.com/nt/syntax-getdate.html Usage: 1. Example: Highlight/select all (sub)folders and file(s), if more than 1 -> hold down Shift and left-click the 1st and then the last (sub)folder/file on the list without releasing the Shift key. NOTE: In case you highlight/select more than 1 (sub)folder(s)/file(s) a separate text (.txt) file with different date + time stamp(s) will be created in each of the selected (sub)folder(s), if more than 1. 2. Right-click on highlight/selection above -> select "Files List => Text File: MM-DD-YYYY_hh-mm-ss.txt" -> go to the (sub)directory/(sub)folder selected above, or to each of them if more than 1 -> now you can see a newly created text (.txt) file -> right-click on it -> select Open or Edit -> it will open in Notepad [default Windows association for text (.txt) files], or your other similar/better free(ware) plain text/ASCII editor, if any: http://www.mdgx.com/toy.htm#TXT 3. View/edit, rename, copy/move, print & save/delete this text file. Explanation: In Windows NTx [NT4/2000/XP/2003/Vista/2008/7/8/8.1/2012/10/2016/2019/11/2022] time displays by default in 24 hours format. Before 10:00 AM the hour display uses only 1 position to hold numbers from 0 to 9. This is what it looks like by running the built-in DOS console TIME command (example): 1:14:16.57 with only 10 total available positions, as 1st 0 doesn't display. After 10:00 AM time display increases to 11 total available positions (example): 11:15:18:33 with 2 positions for hour display. For hours between 0 and 9 you need to use this TIME command: %time:~1,1%. For hours between 0 and 9 you need to use this text (.txt) file naming format (example): File_Name_%date:~4,2%%date:~7,2%%date:~10,4%%time:~1,1%%time:~3,2%%time:~6,2%%time:~9,2%.txt Where: %time:~1,1% = hours %time:~3,2% = minutes %time:~6,2% = seconds %time:~9.2% = milliseconds From 10:00 AM to 24:00 [00:00 AM], when hour display occupies 2 positions, time display has 11 positions, in which case you need to use this TIME command: %time:~0,2% Final code for file name display from 10:00 AM to 24:00 [00:00 AM] looks like this (example): File_Name_%date:~4,2%%date:~7,2%%date:~10,4%%time:~0,2%%time:~3,2%%time:~6,2%%time:~9,2%.txt The built-in DOS console DATE command displays in "Day mm/dd/yyyy" format, so current date looks like this (example): Wed 07/07/2077 for a total of 14 positions, including spaces and demarcations/forward slashes. DATE command format: %date:~4,2% = month display with 2 digits %date:~6,2% = day display with 2 digits %date:~10,4% = year display with 4 digits In case you prefer year display with only 2 digits use this format: %date:~12,2%, You can move any part of the DATE command around to customize presentation format to your liking/needs. Example: if moving year section [%date:10,4%] up front, format changes to [yyyyddmm], and so on. Example of BATch (.bat)/CoMmanD (.cmd) file used for time of day reference, or/and for BATch/CoMmanD job(s) to be scheduled at different time(s) of day, say before and/or after 10:00 AM (example): COPY /Y Old_File_Name.txt New_File_Name_%time:~0,2%%time:~3,2%%time:~6,2%_%date:~-10,2%%date:~-7,2%%date:~-4,4%.txt You can also customize the built-in DOS console DIR command to list files in a different order (example): DIR "%1" /A:-D /B /O:GNE /-P /S View all available DIR command parameters: DIR /? 1. Use Notepad or similar/better free(ware) plain text/ASCII editor: http://www.mdgx.com/toy.htm#TXT to create a plain text Registry file containing the lines between Cut & Paste delimiters below. 2. Save it as plain text/ASCII file (Encode -> ANSI) with the REG extension (.REG). 3. Name it whatever you wish. 4. Right-click newly created .REG file. 5. Run as Administrator. 6. Answer Yes/OK to all prompts to register its information into your Registry. -----Begin cut & paste here----- REGEDIT4 ; Reorder files + folders names alphabetically by logical numeric value [see further above, also: http://www.mdgx.com/7.php]: [HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Policies\Explorer] "NoStrCmpLogical"=dword:1 [HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Classes\Directory\shell\Files_List_2_Text] @="Files &List => Text File: MM-DD-YYYY_(h)h-mm-ss.txt" "Extended"=- "NoWorkingDirectory"="" "SuppressionPolicy"=dword:0 "Icon"="SHELL32.DLL,19" [HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Classes\Directory\shell\Files_List_2_Text\command] @="CMD.EXE /C DIR \"%1\" /A:-D /B /O:GNE /-P /S>\"%1\"\\\"%%date:~-10,2%%-%%date:~-7,2%%-%%date:~-4,4%%_%%time:~1,1%%-%%time:~3,2%%-%%time:~6,2%%.txt\"" "IsolatedCommand"=- [HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Classes\Drive\shell\Files_List_2_Text] @="Files &List => Text File: MM-DD-YYYY_(h)h-mm-ss.txt" "Extended"=- "NoWorkingDirectory"="" "SuppressionPolicy"=dword:0 "Icon"="SHELL32.DLL,19" [HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Classes\Drive\shell\Files_List_2_Text\command] @="CMD.EXE /C DIR \"%1\" /A:-D /B /O:GNE /-P /S>\"%1\"\\\"%%date:~-10,2%%-%%date:~-7,2%%-%%date:~-4,4%%_%%time:~1,1%%-%%time:~3,2%%-%%time:~6,2%%.txt\"" "IsolatedCommand"=- [HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Classes\*\shell\Files_List_2_Text] @="Files &List => Text File: MM-DD-YYYY_(h)h-mm-ss.txt" "Extended"=- "NoWorkingDirectory"="" "SuppressionPolicy"=dword:0 "Icon"="SHELL32.DLL,19" [HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Classes\*\shell\Files_List_2_Text\command] @="CMD.EXE /C DIR \"%1\" /A:-D /B /O:GNE /-P /S>\"%1\"\\\"%%date:~-10,2%%-%%date:~-7,2%%-%%date:~-4,4%%_%%time:~1,1%%-%%time:~3,2%%-%%time:~6,2%%.txt\"" "IsolatedCommand"=- ; ------End cut & paste here------ Windows 7/8/8.1/10 Wikipedia Resources + Free eBooks * Windows 7/8/8.1/10 Wikipedia resources (English language): - Windows 10: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Windows_10 - Category -> Windows 10: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Category:Windows_10 - Windows 10 Editions: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Windows_10_editions - Windows 10 Version History: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Windows_10_version_history - List of features removed/missing in Windows 10: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_features_removed_in_Windows_10 - Criticism of Windows 10: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Criticism_of_Windows_10 - Windows 8.1: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Windows_8.1 - Windows 8: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Windows_8 - Category -> Windows 8/8.1: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Category:Windows_8 - Windows 8 Editions: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Windows_8_editions - List of features removed/missing in Windows 8/8.1: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_features_removed_in_Windows_8 - Criticism of Windows: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Criticism_of_Microsoft_Windows - Windows 7: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Windows_7 - Category -> Windows 7: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Category:Windows_7 - Features new to Windows 7: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Features_new_to_Windows_7 - List of features removed/missing in Windows 7: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_features_removed_in_Windows_7 - Windows NT [NTx]: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Windows_NT - Comparison of Windows versions: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Comparison_of_Microsoft_Windows_versions - List of Windows versions: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_Microsoft_Windows_versions - List of Windows NT [NTx] family codenames: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_Microsoft_codenames#Windows_NT_family * Windows 7/8/8.1/10 eBooks, Guides + Tutorials in PDF format (free): - Thiel College: Windows 10 Step by Step (2018) [PDF]: http://www.thiel.edu/assets/documents/offices/information-technology/Windows_10_Training.pdf - MS Press: Introducing Windows 10 for IT Professionals - Preview Edition (2015) [PDF]: http://download.microsoft.com/download/D/2/B/D2B18586-8C4F-4F40-828D-99D96489152A/Microsoft_Press_eBook_Introducing_Windows_10_Preview_PDF.pdf - MS Press: Windows 7 Step by Step (2010) [PDF]: http://www.spumonte.com/files/PDFs/_PC%20Books_/Windows%207/MS%20Press%20-%20Windows%207%20Step%20by%20Step.pdf - Windows Guides: Windows 7 The Pocket Guide (RC1) (2009) [PDF]: http://www.spumonte.com/files/PDFs/_PC%20Books_/Windows%207/Windows%207%20-%20The%20Pocket%20Guide.pdf - QUE: Learn Windows 7 (2011) [PDF]: http://www.pearsoned.co.uk/media/learn_win_7_download.pdf - WindowsVJ: Windows 7 Tips & Tricks (2009) [PDF]: http://www.windowsvj.com/wpblog/downloads/Windows%207%20%20Tips%20&%20Trics%20%5BVasu%20Jain%5D.pdf - Wiley: Windows 7 Secrets (2009) [PDF]: http://muricmilorad.files.wordpress.com/2012/03/windows-7-secrets.pdf - MakeUseOf: The Windows 7 Guide (2009) [PDF]: http://manuals.makeuseof.com.s3.amazonaws.com/for-mobile/makeuseof_Windows_7_Guide_r2.pdf - UDM: Windows 7 Quick Reference Guide (2008) [PDF]: http://www.udmercy.edu/about/its/help/files/windows7.pdf - TheLongClimb: Windows 7 Power Users Guide (2009) [PDF]: http://web.archive.org/web/20111110041616/http://www.thelongclimb.com/books/win7powerfree.pdf - MS Press: Windows 7 Resource Kit (2009) [PDF]: http://jacermeno.files.wordpress.com/2010/06/microsoft-press-windows-7-resource-kit-oct-2009.pdf - TheWindowsClub: Windows 7 A Beginner's Guide (2009) [ZIPped PDF]: http://www.thewindowsclub.com/downloads/W7ebookpdf.zip - Computer-PDF: Windows 7/8/8.1/10 Tutorials [PDF]: http://www.computer-pdf.com/operating-system/windows/ Free(ware), Open Source + Portable Software + Games @ MDGx.com * MDGx web pages: - List of Useful Windows NTx Tools -> TOOLS.TXT (included): http://www.mdgx.com/tools.php http://www.mdgx.com/TOOLS.TXT - Windows 9x/NTx Power Toys -> SOFTWARE.TXT (included): http://www.mdgx.com/toy.htm - Power Toys on the Internet -> SOFTWARE.TXT (included): http://www.mdgx.com/toy.htm#PTL - Windows NTx Tools -> SOFTWARE.TXT (included): http://www.mdgx.com/xptoy.htm - Internet Power Toys -> SOFTWARE.TXT (included): http://www.mdgx.com/nettoys.htm - Firewalls + Network Toys -> SOFTWARE.TXT (included): http://www.mdgx.com/fw.htm - Speed-Up + Benchmark Tools -> SOFTWARE.TXT (included): http://www.mdgx.com/speed.htm - Disk Partitioning, Formatting, Backup + Recovery Tools -> SECRETS.TXT (included): http://www.mdgx.com/secrets.htm#FDPT - WWW/FTP, HTML + Image Publishing Tools: http://www.mdgx.com/html.htm - FREEbies: Software Sites: http://www.mdgx.com/free.htm - PC Games: http://www.mdgx.com/g.htm#GL |
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