MDGx List of Useful Windows NTx Tools - 99.9% free(ware) ŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻŻ Software apps, programs, utilities, tools, games, screen savers + scripts I test, trust + use [free(ware)]: http://www.mdgx.com/tools.php Also available as plain text/ASCII file: http://www.mdgx.com/TOOLS.TXT Enjoy. FYI: Windows NTx = Windows NT4/2000/XP/2003/Vista/2008/7/8/8.1/2012/10/2016/2019/11/2022/newer Windows 9x = Windows 95/95 OSR1/95 OSR2.x/98/98 SP1/98 SE(U)/ME CAUTION: Some of the non-free(ware) apps/programs/services require (clearly specified) online/ongoing/periodic account/membership/subscription/purchase fees/payments. ;-(   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 (included): http://www.mdgx.com/7.php http://www.mdgx.com/WINDOWS7.TXT IMPORTANT: http://www.mdgx.com/importnt.php * Some of these files are archived in ZIP [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Zip_%28file_format%29], RAR [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/RAR_%28file_format%29], 7Z [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/7z] or CAB [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cabinet_%28file_format%29] format. You need a file decompression (unZIPping/unARChiving/unRARing) tool to extract their contents. I recommend File Shrinkers 32-bit + 64-bit for Windows 9x/NTx [free(ware)]: http://www.mdgx.com/toy.htm#ZIP * STAY SAFE -> Scan for viruses *all* files downloaded from the Internet: http://www.mdgx.com/vir.htm and *beware* of false positives: http://www.mdgx.com/fp.php http://www.mdgx.com/FALSPOSI.TXT * Windows Vista/2008/7/8/8.1/2012/10/2016/2019/11/2022 users: right-click each file and select "Run as Administrator" (temporary fix) or disable User Account Control (UAC) (permanent fix) in: - 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 7/2008 R2: http://www.petri.com/disable-uac-in-windows-7.htm - Windows Vista/2008: http://www.petri.com/disable_uac_in_windows_vista.htm User Account Control (UAC) tweaking tools [free(ware)]: - UAC Pass (free): http://sites.google.com/site/freeavvarea/UACPass-en/ - UAC Tweak (freeware): http://www.askvg.com/uac-tweak-a-small-cute-utility-to-tweak-uac-user-account-control-in-windows-vista/ - TweakUAC (freeware): http://www.majorgeeks.com/files/details/tweakuac.html - Disable UAC (freeware): http://www.disableuac.com/ TOOLS.TXT Contents: FREE(WARE) TOOLS TOOLS 10/11 TOOLS 8/8.1 GPEdit PATCH 7 HELP BOOT 7 WALLPAPER AERO 7/8/8.1/10/11 APPS 7 UAC NVIDIA MONITOR File Manager (FM) INTERNET DOWNLOAD CHROMIUM FIREFOX INTERNET EXPLORER (IE) EDGE JAVA FLASH SHOCKWAVE SHELL RUN TASK TEXT FTP FIREWALL OFFICE READER MEDIA SAVE INSTALL/UNINSTALL MOUSE PERFORMANCE TWEAK IMAGE/PHOTO VIDEO AUDIO ARCHIVE + EXTRACT UNLOCK ISO SEARCH RECOVERY PE TOOLS MEMORY STORAGE BACKUP REGISTRY SERVICES HEX NTFS ACL + OWNER COMPATIB TRAY DIFF CLICKS + CORNERS CMD ENVIRONMENT USB HTML, PHP + JavaScript (JS) ANTI-VIRUS POWER CHESS GAMES SAVERS LICENSE  FREE(WARE) TOOLS **************** * MDGx Free(ware) Windows Power Toys + Tweaking Tools: http://www.mdgx.com/toy.htm * MDGx Free(ware) Internet Power Toys: http://www.mdgx.com/nettoys.htm * MDGx Free(ware) Firewalls + Network Toys: http://www.mdgx.com/fw.htm * MDGx Free(ware) Windows NTx Tools: http://www.mdgx.com/xptoy.htm * MDGx Win10/11 Block Tools (10_BLOCK): http://www.mdgx.com/xptoy.htm#10BLK * Portable Apps: http://www.portableapps.com/apps/ * Portable Apps Files: http://sourceforge.net/projects/portableapps/files/ * Portable Freeware: http://www.portablefreeware.com/ * winPenPack Portable Software: http://www.winpenpack.com/en/download.php#portable-software * Best Free Portable Applications: http://www.techsupportalert.com/best-free-portable-programs.htm * NirSoft Utilities: http://www.nirsoft.net/utils/ * MiTeC Tools: http://www.mitec.cz/Data/XML/data_downloads.xml * SysInternals Tools Suite GUI + command line tools 32-bit + 64-bit for Windows NTx: http://docs.microsoft.com/sysinternals/downloads/sysinternals-suite/ File: http://download.sysinternals.com/files/SysinternalsSuite.zip * WinAero: http://www.winaero.com/ * WinTools: http://www.wintools.info/ * The Windows Club Downloads: http://www.thewindowsclub.com/category/downloads/ * MDGx Power Toys on The Internet: http://www.mdgx.com/toy.htm#PTL  TOOLS 10/11 *********** MDGx list of Windows 7/8/8.1/10/11 anti-spyware/privacy tools (included): http://www.mdgx.com/xptoy.htm#10BLK http://www.mdgx.com/10BLK/10_BLOCK.php http://www.mdgx.com/10BLK/10_BLOCK.TXT MDGx List of Useful Windows NTx Tools [99.9% free(ware)] (this file): http://www.mdgx.com/tools.php http://www.mdgx.com/TOOLS.TXT MDGx Windows 10/2016/2019/11/2022 Tweaks, Fixes, Guides, Downloads + Links (included): http://www.mdgx.com/10.php http://www.mdgx.com/WIN10.TXT MDGx Windows 10/11 Settings (WS) Uniform Resource Identifier (URI) shortcuts (included): http://www.mdgx.com/WIN10SET.HTM Windows 10/11 Fixes: http://www.majorgeeks.com/mg/sortname/windows_10_fixes.html Comparison of Windows 10 Privacy tools: http://www.ghacks.net/2015/08/14/comparison-of-windows-10-privacy-tools/ 11 Free Tools to Disable + Stop Windows 10 from Spying on + Tracking You: http://www.geckoandfly.com/25083/ 8 Best Tools to Tweak and Customize Windows 10: http://www.makeuseof.com/tag/7-best-tools-tweak-customize-windows-10/ MajorGeeks: Windows Updates (WU) tools [free(ware)]: http://www.majorgeeks.com/mg/sortname/windows_update.html Winaero Tweaker 32-bit + 64-bit for Windows 7/8/8.1/10/11 [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 Winaero Tweaker Features: http://www.winaero.com/the-list-of-winaero-tweaker-features/ Examples: customizes manufacturer/OEM/vendor info, removes icon overlay using transparent icon. CustomizerGod for Windows 7/8/8.1/10: http://www.door2windows.com/customizergod/ Ultimate Windows Tweaker (UWT) for Windows 10: http://www.thewindowsclub.com/ultimate-windows-tweaker-4-windows-10/ Download: http://www.thewindowsclub.com/downloads/UWT4.zip Ultimate Windows Tweaker (UWT) Guide: http://www.techspot.com/downloads/6167-ultimate-windows-tweaker.html FixWin for Windows 10 fixes, repairs + eliminates common problems, issues + annoyances: http://www.thewindowsclub.com/fixwin-for-windows-10/ File: http://www.thewindowsclub.com/downloads/FixWin10.zip FixWin 10 List of Fixes: http://www.thewindowsclub.com/list-of-fixes-available-in-fixwin-10/ Hidden Windows 10 Features 32-bit + 64-bit enables/disables > 50 little known, hidden, undocumented, unknown features/functions/options: http://www.theropods.co.uk/hidden-windows-10-features/ Download [select Portable at install time!]: http://www.theropods.co.uk/download/ 10AppsManager uninstalls/reinstalls preinstalled/built-in/hidden Windows 10 Store Apps: http://www.thewindowsclub.com/10appsmanager-windows-10/ File: http://www.thewindowsclub.com/downloads/10amW10.zip Windows10Debloater uninstalls preinstalled/built-in/hidden Windows 10 Store Apps: http://github.com/Sycnex/Windows10Debloater/ Files [right-click each 1 -> Save as...]: http://raw.githubusercontent.com/Sycnex/Windows10Debloater/master/Windows10Debloater.ps1 http://raw.githubusercontent.com/Sycnex/Windows10Debloater/master/Windows10DebloaterGUI.ps1 Windows 10 Decrapifier + Optimization for 18xx/19xx/2xxx: http://community.spiceworks.com/scripts/show/4378-windows-10-decrapifier-18xx-19xx-2xxx/ File: http://gist.github.com/BenNottelling/9c43d168e8344ac7c971c701c5f5e455#file-w10onarm_setup_batch-bat Optimize Windows 10/11 Services for increased performance: http://discourse.pi64.win/t/optimizing-windows-10-services-for-increased-performance/ O&O AppBuster uninstalls/reinstalls preinstalled/built-in/hidden Windows 10 Store Apps: http://www.oo-software.com/en/ooappbuster/ File: http://dl5.oo-software.com/files/ooappbuster/OOAPB.exe Privatezilla for Windows 10 enables 60 hidden + unaccessible privacy settings for improved privacy, safety + security: http://github.com/builtbybel/privatezilla/ Download: http://github.com/builtbybel/privatezilla/releases/latest/ Debotnet for Windows 10 enables 50+ hidden + unaccessible privacy settings for improved privacy, safety + security: http://github.com/builtbybel/debotnet/ Download: http://github.com/builtbybel/debotnet/releases/latest/ PrivateWin10 enables many hidden + unaccessible privacy settings for improved privacy, safety + security: http://github.com/DavidXanatos/priv10/ Download: http://github.com/DavidXanatos/priv10/releases/latest/ Windows Update Blocker (WUB) (Wub.exe 32-bit + Wub_x64.exe 64-bit) for Windows 10/11 blocks/unblocks Windows Update (WU) service + interconnected/interdependent/interrelated services [up to 25 services!] + program executables: http://www.sordum.org/9470/ File: http://www.sordum.org/files/download/windows-update-blocker/Wub.zip Screen shot: http://www.sordum.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/windos_update_blocker_blocked.png Windows Update (WU) Tools: http://www.majorgeeks.com/mg/sortdate/windows_update.html See "Turn OFF/Postpone/Block/Uninstall Windows Updates (WU)" chapter -> "* FIXes:" section in WIN10.TXT (included): http://www.mdgx.com/10.php http://www.mdgx.com/WIN10.TXT Wu10Man for Windows 10 stops Windows Updates (WU) by tweaking Registry (Group Policy), disabling services + blocking URLs: http://weredev.com/developer/wu10man/ http://github.com/WereDev/Wu10Man/ Download: http://github.com/WereDev/Wu10Man/releases/latest/ Requires Microsoft .Net Framework Redistributable (NFR) 4.7.2/newer: http://www.mdgx.com/add.htm#NFR Windows Update (WU) Tools: http://www.majorgeeks.com/mg/sortdate/windows_update.html Windows Update MiniTool (WUMT) 32-bit + 64-bit tweaks, downloads, (un)installs, deletes +/- blocks Windows Updates (WU): http://win10.guru/toolkit-item-windows-update-minitool-wumt/ Download: http://www.majorgeeks.com/files/details/windows_update_minitool.html Windows Update (WU) Tools: http://www.majorgeeks.com/mg/sortdate/windows_update.html Update Manager for Windows 10 (WuMgr) manages, downloads + installs Microsoft products updates, highly customizable: http://github.com/DavidXanatos/wumgr/ Download: http://github.com/DavidXanatos/wumgr/releases/latest/ WuMgr Guide: http://www.askwoody.com/forums/topic/guide-to-using-wumgr-for-windows-10-updates/ Windows Update (WU) Tools: http://www.majorgeeks.com/mg/sortdate/windows_update.html Defender Control (dControl.exe) for Windows Vista/newer blocks/unblocks Windows Defender: http://www.sordum.org/9480/ File: http://www.sordum.org/files/download/d-control/dControl.zip Screen shot: http://www.sordum.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/defender_control_menu.png Defender Exclusion Tool (DET) (ExcTool.exe) removes/adds file(s)/folder(s) from/to Windows Defender lists of scanned/exceptions apps/executables/services/tools to avoid critical errors/slow performance/false positives/erratic behavior: http://www.sordum.org/10636/ File: http://www.sordum.org/files/download/defender-exclusion-tool/ExcTool.zip Win10 All Settings for Windows 10 tweaks personalization, colors, metrics + unavailable/hidden settings: http://www.wintools.info/index.php/win10-all-settings/ File: http://www.wintools.info/Download/win10settings.exe Win10 Settings Blocker (WsBlocker.exe + WsBlocker_64.exe) 32-bit + 64-bit blocks/disables sensitive/privacy/unsafe Windows Settings (WS)/Control Panel (CP) features/functions/settings in shared/networked/public environments: http://www.sordum.org/11128/ File: http://www.sordum.org/files/win10-settings-blocker/WsBlocker.zip Classic Color Panel for Windows 8/8.1/10 tweaks Windows + element colors: windows, buttons, controls: http://www.wintools.info/index.php/classic-color-panel/ File: http://www.wintools.info/Download/colorclassic.exe S.M.A.C.C. - Superfly's Mouse Assisted Color Chooser for Windows 10/11 tweaks Windows + element colors: windows, buttons, controls: http://github.com/Superfly-Inc/SMACC/releases/tag/Color-Chooser/ Download [MSI Installer]: http://github.com/Superfly-Inc/SMACC/releases/latest/ Advanced System Font Changer for Windows 7/8/8.1/10 tweaks system fonts + icon settings: http://www.wintools.info/index.php/advanced-system-font-changer/ File: http://www.wintools.info/Download/advchange.exe System Font Size Changer for Windows 7/8/8.1/10 tweaks system fonts sizes: http://www.wintools.info/index.php/system-font-size-changer/ File: http://www.wintools.info/Download/changesize.exe System Font Bold for Windows 7/8/8.1/10 tweaks system fonts in bold: http://www.wintools.info/index.php/system-font-bold/ File: http://www.wintools.info/Download/sysfontbold.exe TranslucentTB for Windows 10 makes the Taskbar tray 100% transparent or translucent, highly cutomizable: http://github.com/TranslucentTB/TranslucentTB/releases/latest/ Requires Microsoft .Net Framework Redistributable (NFR) 4.5/newer: http://www.mdgx.com/add.htm#NFR Taskbar Transparency Guide: http://appuals.com/how-to-make-taskbar-translucent-or-fully-transparent-in-windows-10/ http://softwarekeep.com/help-center/how-to-make-the-taskbar-transparent-in-windows-10/ TaskbarTools for Windows 10 tweaks the Taskbar tray on all desktops/monitors to any color + transparency: http://github.com/Elestriel/TaskbarTools/releases/latest/ Requires Microsoft .Net Framework Redistributable (NFR) 4.5/newer: http://www.mdgx.com/add.htm#NFR Taskbar Transparency Guide: http://appuals.com/how-to-make-taskbar-translucent-or-fully-transparent-in-windows-10/ http://softwarekeep.com/help-center/how-to-make-the-taskbar-transparent-in-windows-10/ TaskbarX 32-bit + 64-bit customizes Windows 10 Taskbar tray: http://chrisandriessen.nl/taskbarx Download: http://github.com/ChrisAnd1998/TaskbarX/releases/latest/ TaskbarX ReadMe: http://github.com/ChrisAnd1998/TaskbarX/ TaskbarX Guide: http://www.makeuseof.com/customize-your-taskbar-with-taskbarx/ Windows 10 Taskbar Customization: http://www.makeuseof.com/tag/windows-10-taskbar-customization/ TaskbarCustomizer customizes Windows 10 Taskbar tray: http://github.com/JustIntroverted/TaskbarCustomizer/ Download: http://github.com/JustIntroverted/TaskbarCustomizer/releases/latest/ Windows 10 Taskbar Customization: http://www.makeuseof.com/tag/windows-10-taskbar-customization/ Pin to Taskbar Command Prompt Utility (syspin.exe) 64-bit for Windows 7/8/8.1/10 64-bit: http://www.technosys.net/products/utils/pintotaskbar File: http://www.technosys.net/download.aspx?file=syspin.exe syspin.exe command line options, switches + parameters: http://www.technosys.net/images/products/syspin1.jpg ----------snippity-snip---------- Usage: syspin.exe ["letter:\filepath\filename.extension"] ##### or syspin.exe ["letter:\filepath\filename.extension"] "command string" #####s (numbers) and corresponding command strings: 5386 : Pin to taskbar: "%UserProfile%\AppData\Roaming\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Quick Launch\User Pinned\TaskBar" 5387 : Unpin from taskbar 51201 : Pin to start: "%UserProfile%\AppData\Roaming\Microsoft\Windows\Start Menu\Programs" 51394 : Unpin to start Samples: syspin.exe "%ProgramFiles%\Internet Explorer\iexplore.exe" 5386 syspin.exe "C:\WINDOWS\notepad.exe" "Pin to taskbar" syspin.exe "%WinDir%\SYSTEM32\calc.exe" "Pin to start" syspin.exe "%WinDir%\SYSTEM32\calc.exe" "Unpin from taskbar" syspin.exe "C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM32\calc.exe" 51201 NOTE: You cannot pin any metro app or batch file. ----------snippity-snip---------- PinOnTen (pinonten.exe) Pin to Taskbar command line tool for Windows 10: http://apps.codigobit.info/2016/07/pinonten-pin-or-unpin-to-taskbar-on.html Download: http://www.softpedia.com/get/System/OS-Enhancements/PinOnTen.shtml NOTE: You cannot pin any metro app or batch file. 10 Best Free(ware) Blue Light Filter tools: http://www.winosbite.com/best-free-blue-light-filter/ f.lux 32-bit for Windows 10/11 adjusts/dims/brightens display/monitor brightness/color temperature (hue) depending on time of day (warm: sun light) or night (cold: blue light), highly customizable: http://justgetflux.com/ File: http://justgetflux.com/dlwin.html f.lux FAQ: http://justgetflux.com/faq.html f.lux Reviews: http://www.ghacks.net/2009/04/06/computer-monitor-lighting-software-flux/ http://www.ghacks.net/2013/06/01/warm-light-app-f-lux-3-beta-introduces-movie-mode/ http://www.ghacks.net/2017/04/05/f-lux-4-brings-presets-and-program-whitelist-2/ LightBulb 32-bit for Windows 10/11 adjusts/dims/brightens display/monitor brightness/color temperature (hue) continuously depending on environment light, highly customizable: http://github.com/Tyrrrz/LightBulb/ Download: http://github.com/Tyrrrz/LightBulb/releases/latest/ LightBulb Review: http://www.ghacks.net/2017/04/23/lightbulb-open-source-f-lux-alternative-for-windows/ Gammy 32-bit for Windows 10/11 adjusts/dims/brightens display/monitor brightness/color temperature (hue) automatically or manually, highly customizable: http://github.com/Fushko/gammy/ Download: http://github.com/Fushko/gammy/releases/latest/ Gammy Review: http://www.ghacks.net/2020/03/16/gammy-is-an-adaptive-brightness-application-for-windows-and-linux/ Restore Desktop Gadgets (Sidebar.exe + *.gadget) in Windows 8/8.1/10: http://www.winaero.com/desktop-gadgets-and-sidebar-for-windows-10/ http://www.winaero.com/blog/get-desktop-gadgets-back-in-windows-8-1-update/ http://win7gadgets.com/blog/how-install-desktop-gadgets-windows-10/ http://windows.gadgethacks.com/how-to/bring-desktop-gadgets-windows-10-0163567/ Desktop Gadgets Installer: http://gadgetsrevived.com/download-sidebar/ File: http://gadgetsrevived.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/DesktopGadgetsInstaller.zip Gadgets: http://gadgetsrevived.com/ http://win10gadgets.com/ http://win7gadgets.com/ http://www.gadgetskit.com/ 8GadgetPack for Windows 7/8/8.1/10: http://8gadgetpack.net/ File: http://8gadgetpack.net/dl_330/8GadgetPackSetup.msi Run Widgets in Windows 10 using Rainmeter: http://win10widgets.com/ Rainmeter: http://www.rainmeter.net/ File: http://github.com/tjmarkham/win10widgets/releases/latest/ XWidget for Windows 7 SP1/8/8.1/10 [OLDer versions freeware]: http://download.cnet.com/XWidget/3000-12565_4-75609200.html Neon Clock Widget for XWidget: http://www.softpedia.com/get/Windows-Widgets/Alarms-Clocks/Neon-Clock-Widget.shtml PowerToys 64-bit for Windows 10/11 64-bit (x64): Color Picker, FancyZones, File Explorer Add-ons, Image Resizer, Keyboard Manager, PowerRename, PowerToys Run, Shortcut Guide: http://github.com/microsoft/PowerToys/ Download: http://github.com/microsoft/PowerToys/releases/latest/ Require Microsoft .NET Core + Desktop Runtime 3.1.x/newer 32-bit + 64-bit: http://dotnet.microsoft.com/download/dotnet/3.1/ also here: http://www.mdgx.com/add.htm#NFR Change Windows 10 Start button/logo/orb using Open-Shell [Classic Shell fork]: http://askleo.com/open-shell-regain-your-start-menu-in-windows-and-much-more/ Download: http://github.com/Open-Shell/Open-Shell-Menu/releases/latest/ Custom Start button/logo/orb Tutorial: http://coddec.github.io/Classic-Shell/www.classicshell.net/tutorials/buttontutorial.html Custom Skin Tutorial: http://coddec.github.io/Classic-Shell/www.classicshell.net/tutorials/skintutorial.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=17 450+ Start Buttons/Orbs: http://www.deviantart.com/w1ck3dmatt/art/Mega-Orb-Pack-150-start-orbs-259940654/ Even more Start Buttons/Orbs: 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/ UltraUXThemePatcher 32-bit + 64-bit for Windows XP/Vista/7/8/8.1/10 patches UX Theme system files (uxtheme.dll, uxinit.dll, themeui.dll) to allow use of 3rd party/custom themes: http://mhoefs.eu/software_uxtheme.php UltraUXThemePatcher Guide: http://setupgamer.info/how-to-install-custom-windows-10-themes-and-visual-styles-with-ultrauxthemepatcher/ UltraUXThemePatcher Tutorial: http://www.tenforums.com/customization/76077-ultrauxthemepatcher-recover-black-grey-screen-windows-8-10-a.html Windows 10 Themes: http://www.deviantart.com/tag/windows10themes/ http://www.deviantart.com/sagorpirbd/art/Aero-7-Themes-for-Win10-Final-523979941/ http://www.deviantart.com/niivu/art/Sweetness-for-Windows-10-826122176/ Windows 8/8.1 Themes: http://www.deviantart.com/tag/windows8themes/ Windows 7 Themes: http://www.deviantart.com/tag/windows7themes/ View + Remove All built-in Windows 10 Themes: http://www.majorgeeks.com/content/page/how_to_view_and_remove_all_windows_10_themes.html SecureUxTheme for Windows 8.1/10 patches UX Theme system files (uxtheme.dll, uxinit.dll, themeui.dll) to allow use of 3rd party/custom themes: http://github.com/namazso/SecureUxTheme/ Download: http://github.com/namazso/SecureUxTheme/releases/latest/ SecureUxTheme Install Guide: http://github.com/namazso/SecureUxTheme/wiki/Help:-Step-by-step-installing-SecureUxTheme-and-a-custom-theme/ Windows 10 Themes: http://www.deviantart.com/tag/windows10themes/ http://www.deviantart.com/sagorpirbd/art/Aero-7-Themes-for-Win10-Final-523979941/ http://www.deviantart.com/niivu/art/Sweetness-for-Windows-10-826122176/ Windows 8/8.1 Themes: http://www.deviantart.com/tag/windows8themes/ View + Remove All built-in Windows 10 Themes: http://www.majorgeeks.com/content/page/how_to_view_and_remove_all_windows_10_themes.html Windows 10 DPI Fix: http://windows10-dpi-fix.xpexplorer.com/ File: http://www.xpexplorer.com/installers/2.1/Windows10_DPI_FIX.exe Uninstall + remove Cortana from Windows 10 using PowerShell console commands + "Uninstall Cortana.cmd" batch file script: http://www.winaero.com/how-to-uninstall-and-remove-cortana-in-windows-10/ Right-click PowerShell shortcut or C:\WINDOWS\System32\WindowsPowerShell\v1.0\PowerShell.exe [default location] -> Run as Administrator -> run these commands -> press Enter after each line (depending on your Windows 10 build/edition): Get-AppXPackage -AllUsers *Microsoft.549981C3F5F10* | Remove-AppXPackage Get-AppXPackage -AllUsers Microsoft.Windows.Cortana_1.13.0.18362_neutral_neutral_cw5n1h2txyewy | Remove-AppXPackage Download "Uninstall Cortana.cmd" [ZIP file]: http://www.winaero.com/download.php?view.1832 Uninstall/Remove Contact Support + Feedback (Hub) apps: http://www.winaero.com/how-to-uninstall-and-remove-contact-support-in-windows-10/ http://www.majorgeeks.com/content/page/how_to_uninstall_the_feedback_hub.html File: http://www.winaero.com/downloads/Uninstall_Contact_Support.zip Missed Feature Installer for Windows 10 (MFI10) ISO optical disc image collection of installers, apps, tools + games removes/disables useless/annoying features, apps + tools and brings back/installs/restores useful/favorite features, apps, tools + games from previous Windows editions: XP, Vista, 7, 8, 8.1, highly customizable: http://www.ghacks.net/2016/01/15/missed-feature-installer-for-windows-10/ http://www.thewindowsclub.com/missed-features-installer-for-windows-10/ Download: http://www.chip.de/downloads/Missed-Features-Installer-fuer-Windows-10_88552123.html MFI10 [1.3 GB, ISO DVD image]: http://securedl.cdn.chip.de/downloads/40922223/MFI10_1.0.iso MFI10 requires a dedicated extractor or disc mount/emulator tool (free) to extract content from or mount ISO disc image [examples of free(ware) programs]: - 7-Zip: http://www.7-zip.org/ - WinCDEmu: http://wincdemu.sysprogs.org/ After that: Explorer -> righ-click MFI10.exe -> Run as Administrator -> select + install desired features/apps/tools/games. Windows 7/8/8.1 Classic (Old) Calculator for Windows 10/11: http://win7games.com/#calc File: http://win7games.com/download/oldcalcwin10.zip Guide: http://www.winaero.com/get-calculator-from-windows-8-and-windows-7-in-windows-10/ Windows 7 Classic Task Manager for Windows 10/11: http://win7games.com/#taskmgr File: http://win7games.com/download/tm_cfg_win8_win10.zip Windows 7 Classic MSConfig for Windows 10/11: http://win7games.com/#msconfig File: http://win7games.com/download/MSCONFIGforWindows10and8.zip Windows 7 Games for Windows 10/11: http://win7games.com/#games File: http://win7games.com/download/Win7Games4Win10_8_81_v2.zip Windows 7 Aurora Screen Saver for Windows 10/11: http://win7games.com/#aurora File: http://win7games.com/download/Aurora.zip Best Free(ware) Software to set Video as Desktop Background in Windows 10: http://www.thewindowsclub.com/software-to-set-video-as-desktop-background/  TOOLS 8/8.1 *********** Ultimate Windows Tweaker (UWT) for Windows 8/8.1: http://www.thewindowsclub.com/ultimate-windows-tweaker-3-windows-8/ Download: http://www.thewindowsclub.com/downloads/UWT3.zip Ultimate Windows Tweaker (UWT) Guide: http://www.techspot.com/downloads/6167-ultimate-windows-tweaker.html FixWin for Windows 8/8.1 fixes, repairs + eliminates common problems, issues + annoyances: http://www.thewindowsclub.com/fixwin-for-windows-10/ File: http://www.thewindowsclub.com/downloads/fixwin2.zip FixWin 8/8.1 List of Fixes: http://www.thewindowsclub.com/list-fixes-offered-fixwin-v-2/ FixWin 8/8.1 PDF Document [ZIPped]: http://www.thewindowsclub.com/downloads/fx2doc.zip CPL Commander for Windows XP/Vista/7/8/8.1 hides/displays unused/useless/annoying Control Panel Applets (CPL) icons/items, requires Administrator level privileges: http://batcmd.com/software/cplcommander/ Download: http://batcmd.com/software/cplcommander/download.html After extraction -> Explorer -> go to "C:\cplcommander" [default install folder] -> right-click on "cplcommander.exe" -> select Run as Administrator. WinAeroGlass for Windows 8/8.1: http://www.winaero.com/winaeroglass-aero-glass-is-back-into-your-windows-8/ File: http://www.winaero.com/download.php?view.49 WinAero ColorSync for Windows 8/8.1: http://www.winaero.com/winaero-colorsync/ File: http://www.winaero.com/download.php?view.67 Metro Killer 32-bit + 64-bit for Windows 8/8.1 disables Metro User Interface, Start Menu + Charms Bar: http://www.tordex.com/metrokiller.html http://www.intowindows.com/how-to-disable-windows-8-1-metro-start-screen/ File: http://www.tordex.com/download/MetroKiller.exe Skip Metro Suite for Windows 8/8.1: http://www.winaero.com/skip-metro-suite/ File: http://www.winaero.com/download.php?view.33 Guide: http://www.winaero.com/how-to-disable-charms-bar-completely-in-windows-8-1/ Winaero Charms Bar Killer for Windows 8/8.1: http://www.winaero.com/winaero-charms-bar-killer/ File: http://www.winaero.com/download.php?view.72 Guide: http://www.winaero.com/how-to-disable-metro-edge-swipes-and-touch-charm-gestures-for-trackpads-touchpads-in-windows-8-1-and-windows-8/ Windows 8.1 Start button/logo/orb Changer: http://www.door2windows.com/windows-8-1-start-button-changer/ File: http://www.door2windows.com/download-freeware/?obsolete#Windows+8.1+Start+Button+Changer Orbs (start buttons): http://www.door2windows.com/customization/start-buttons/ Guide: http://www.intowindows.com/how-to-change-start-button-in-windows-8-1/ Aero Glass mod [Windows 8/8.1 style UI] for Windows 8/8.1/10: http://www.glass8.eu/ Guide: http://www.winaero.com/aero-glass-for-windows-8-1-released-download-links-inside/  GPEdit ****** MDGx Group Policy Editor (GPE) fixes + tools (free) in SOFTWARE.TXT (included): http://www.mdgx.com/xptoy.htm#GPO MDGx Group Policy Editor (gpedit.msc) Guide in REGISTRY.TXT (included): http://www.mdgx.com/reg.htm#ADM  PATCH 7 ******* ReadyFor4GB Patch for Windows Vista/7 32-bit allows RAM usage 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 RAMPatch for Windows Vista/7 32-bit allows RAM usage 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 4GB Patch for 32-bit EXEcutables to use up to 4 GB virtual RAM on Windows NTx 64-bit: http://www.ntcore.com/4gb_patch.php File: http://www.ntcore.com/files/4gb_patch.zip Windows XP/Vista/7 TCPIP.SYS 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/ Patch %WinDir%\SYSTEM32\Drivers\TCPIP.SYS as described in the article above -> restart (reboot) Windows -> run these 3 commands to turn ON TCP/IP Receive Window Auto-Tuning + to turn OFF Scaling Heuristics from a DOS console (command prompt) -> 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 heuristics disabled NETSH.EXE interface tcp set global rss=enabled chimney=enabled rsc=enabled nonsackrttresiliency=enabled View your TCP/IP connection status from a DOS console (command prompt) -> 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 More info: 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/ 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: NEW: http://deepxw.blogspot.com/2008/12/remove-watermark-v03-build-20081210.html OLD: http://deepxw.blogspot.com/2009/05/how-to-remove-watermark-by-programing.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/ Requires Resource Hacker: http://www.angusj.com/resourcehacker/ File: http://www.angusj.com/resourcehacker/resource_hacker.zip MSKB: How to disable "Test mode" message: http://support.microsoft.com/help/2509241/ Fix-It!: http://download.microsoft.com/download/C/7/9/C796E9A8-E2F2-4281-9A53-9BF67BB259FC/MicrosoftFixit50756.msi http://go.microsoft.com/?linkid=9780418 ReadyDriver Plus 1.2: 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  HELP **** MDGx Restore/Update HTML Help (.CHM) + Windows Help (.HLP) Guides, Fixes + Tools: http://www.mdgx.com/add.htm#HHU Windows Help Viewer (WinHlp32) for Windows 10 restores Windows Help (HLP) + Compiled HTML Help (CHM) functionality: http://raxsoft.com/raxccm/software_app.php?progid=13 File: http://assets.raxsoft.com/bin/winhlp32/winhlp32.msi More info: http://www.askvg.com/how-to-open-help-files-hlp-in-windows-7-that-require-windows-help-program-winhlp32-exe/ FYI: Windows 10/2016/2019/11/2022 MS Help (local) + Get Help (online) canNOT function without Microsoft Edge web browser!  BOOT 7 ****** 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: 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/ 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 Win8 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/  WALLPAPER ********* Wallpaper/Desktop Background Changers/Managers: http://www.winaero.com/desktop-background-tuner/ http://www.thefreewindows.com/21007/download-free-wallpaper-changers-managers/ http://www.techsupportalert.com/content/best-free-wallpaper-changer.htm http://listoffreeware.com/list-of-best-free-wallpaper-changer-software/ http://lifehacker.com/5885032/ http://www.thewindowsclub.com/auto-change-wallpapers-on-windows-10/ Desktop Background Tuner (DBT) 32-bit: http://www.winaero.com/desktop-background-tuner/ File: http://www.winaero.com/download-desktop-background-tuner/ Extract DesktopBackgroundTuner.exe version which matches your Windows NTx OS edition from DesktopBackgroundTuner.zip archive using an unZIPping/unARChiving/unRARing tool [free(ware)] http://www.mdgx.com/toy.htm#ZIP to the local drive/partition/volume + directory/folder of your choice: - Windows XP/Vista/7 users: DesktopBackgroundTuner.exe from ZIP root [no name] folder; - Windows 8/8.1/10/11 users: DesktopBackgroundTuner.exe from ZIP "Windows 8" folder. Wallpaper SlideShow LT [ CRIPPLED freeware ! ]: http://www.gphotoshow.com/wallpaperss.htm File: http://www.gphotoshow.com/files/WallpaperSSLT.exe John's Background Switcher (JBS): http://johnsad.ventures/software/backgroundswitcher/windows/ File: http://dl.johnsadventures.com/SwitcherSetup52.exe 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: 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 Oceanis for Windows 7: 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/ 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/ Logon Background Changer (W7LBC) for Windows 7: 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/ Spotlight for Windows 7/8/8.1/10 Desktop + logon downloads + displays high res images from Microsoft database: http://raxsoft.com/raxccm/software_app.php?progid=12 File: http://assets.raxsoft.com/bin/sfw7/SFW_Setup_v14.exe Requires Microsoft .Net Framework Redistributable (NFR) 4.5/newer: http://www.mdgx.com/add.htm#NFR  AERO 7/8/8.1/10/11 ****************** TransparentMenu 32-bit + 64-bit adjusts transparency + assigns colors schemes to Windows + programs right-click menus: http://www.moo0.com/software/TransparentMenu/ File: http://www.moo0.com/software/TransparentMenu/download/free2/ Download: 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.xx.lnk" shortcut command line: TransparentMenu.exe -startup Setup (examples) -> right-click green "Moo0 Transparent Menu" Taskbar/Notification area icon: - Menu Skin (affects system colors) -> uncheck Change Highlight Colors Together -> Green Tea (Win7) or Charcoal Palette 3 (Win8/newer) - Menu Transparency (%) -> 10% - Start on System Boot -> checked. Ultimate Windows Tweaker (UWT) for Windows Vista/7: http://www.thewindowsclub.com/ultimate-windows-tweaker-v2-a-tweak-ui-for-windows-7-vista/ Download: http://www.thewindowsclub.com/downloads/UWT.zip Ultimate Windows Tweaker (UWT) Guide: http://www.techspot.com/downloads/6167-ultimate-windows-tweaker.html FixWin for Windows Vista/7 fixes, repairs + eliminates common problems, issues + annoyances: http://www.thewindowsclub.com/repair-fix-windows-7-vista-problems-with-fixwin-utility/ File: http://www.thewindowsclub.com/downloads/FixWin.zip FixWin Vista/7 List of Fixes: http://www.thewindowsclub.com/fixwin-screen-shots-showing-list-of-windows-fixes/ Aero Adjuster: http://samusaranfreak.deviantart.com/art/Aero-Adjuster-261383189 File: http://www.deviantart.com/download/261383189/aero_adjuster_by_samusaranfreak-d4bmck5.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) 32-bit + 64-bit for Windows 7/8/8.1/10/11 adds Taskbar tray settings otherwise unavailable, beyond Windows capabilities, highly customizable [select Portable at install time!]: http://ramensoftware.com/7-taskbar-tweaker/ http://tweaker.ramensoftware.com/ File: http://ramensoftware.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 [AA(M)S] HTML Application (HTA) file for Windows 7/8/8.1/10/11: http://www.intowindows.com/advanced-appearance-settings-for-windows-8-1/ http://www.msfn.org/board/index.php?showtopic=163836#comment-1049765 Original .HTA file [requires to be logged in with MSFN Forums account (membership is free)!]: http://www.msfn.org/board/applications/core/interface/file/attachment.php?id=37314 Improved WIN8_AAS.HTA (included, further customized) HTML Application (.HTA) file, also available here [right-click to save!]: http://www.mdgx.com/files/WIN8_AAS.HTA See "* Advanced Appearance (Metrics) Settings [AA(M)S] for Windows 7/8/8.1/10/11:" in WINDOWS8.TXT (included): http://www.mdgx.com/8.php http://www.mdgx.com/WINDOWS8.TXT GDIPP (Graphics Device Interface PP) 32-bit + 64-bit for Windows Vista/newer improves anti-aliasing/rasterizing/smoothing rendering + clarity/readability of all Windows desktop/display/monitor/screen/system fonts: http://code.google.com/archive/p/gdipp/ http://github.com/CoolOppo/GDIPP/ - GDIPP 32-bit [MSI Installer]: http://storage.googleapis.com/google-code-archive-downloads/v2/code.google.com/gdipp/gdipp_x86_0.9.1.msi - GDIPP 64-bit [MSI Installer]: http://storage.googleapis.com/google-code-archive-downloads/v2/code.google.com/gdipp/gdipp_x64_0.9.1.msi GDIPP Guide: http://www.makeuseof.com/tag/make-windows-fonts-look-like-mac-fonts/ UxStyle for Windows 7/8/8.1/10: http://www.uxstyle.com/ UxStyle for Windows 10: http://github.com/riverar/uxstyle/releases/download/0.2.4.2/UxStyle_0242_x86_x64_preview.exe 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 Windows 8/8.1 Themes: http://www.winaero.com/category/windows-8-themes/ 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/  APPS 7 ****** 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  UAC *** 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  NVIDIA ****** Display Driver Uninstaller (DDU) properly uninstalls all drivers files, folders + settings: http://www.guru3d.com/files-details/display-driver-uninstaller-download.html Download: http://www.guru3d.com/files-get/display-driver-uninstaller-download,19.html File: http://ftp.nluug.nl/pub/games/PC/guru3d/ddu/[Guru3D.com]-DDU.zip DDU Guide + Tutorial: http://www.wagnardsoft.com/content/ddu-guide-tutorial/ NVCleanstall 32-bit + 64-bit for Windows 7/8/8.1/10/11 tweaks NVidia Driver installs, removes unused/unwanted components: http://www.techpowerup.com/download/techpowerup-nvcleanstall/ NVIDIA Inspector 32-bit + 64-bit for Windows 7/8/8.1/10/11 detects, displays + tweaks NVidia GPU Driver info + parameters, supports overclocking, SLI: http://www.techpowerup.com/download/nvidia-inspector/ NVidia Profile Inspector (NPI) forces use of High performance NVidia processor on dual GPU laptops/portables for apps/games by modifying NVidia internal driver database profiles and accesses hidden/undocumented NVidia driver settings: http://www.guru3d.com/files-details/nvidia-profile-inspector-download.html http://github.com/Orbmu2k/nvidiaProfileInspector/ Download: http://github.com/Orbmu2k/nvidiaProfileInspector/releases/latest/ Wiki: http://www.pcgamingwiki.com/wiki/Nvidia_Profile_Inspector Disable NVidia Telemetry tool: http://github.com/NateShoffner/Disable-Nvidia-Telemetry/ File: http://github.com/NateShoffner/Disable-Nvidia-Telemetry/releases/latest/ Guide: http://www.ghacks.net/2016/11/07/nvidia-telemetry-tracking/ http://forum.palemoon.org/viewtopic.php?t=15686&start=20 NVidia GeForce 6xx series video controllers PCIx 3.0 Gen3 patch for Intel X79/similar motherboards: http://nvidia.custhelp.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/3135/ File: http://nvidia.custhelp.com/ci/fattach/get/105062/0/filename/force-enable-gen3.exe Guide: http://www.techpowerup.com/downloads/2148/nvidia-geforce-kepler-pcie-3-0-mode-enabling-patch-for-sandy-bridge-e-systems/ http://www.vr-zone.com/articles/nvidia-slips-out-pcie-gen-3-0-patch-for-geforce-kepler-on-x79-systems/16364.html NVidia Pixel Clock Patcher: http://www.monitortests.com/forum/Thread-NVIDIA-Pixel-Clock-Patcher NVidia RGB Full Range toggler (0-255): http://blog.metaclassofnil.com/?p=83 File: http://blog.metaclassofnil.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/NV_RGBFullRangeToggle.zip Custom Resolution Utility (CRU): http://www.monitortests.com/forum/Thread-Custom-Resolution-Utility-CRU NVidia Custom Resolutions Backup Tool: http://www.monitortests.com/forum/Thread-Nvidia-Custom-Resolutions-Backup-Tool  MONITOR ******* EasyMCC monitor luminance, contrast, color + power tweaking tool (Japanese): http://bluesky23.yukishigure.com/en/EasyMCC.html EasyMCC Portable: http://www.softpedia.com/get/PORTABLE-SOFTWARE/System/System-Info/Portable-EasyMCC.shtml softMCCS monitor diagnostics + tweaking tool: http://www.entechtaiwan.com/lib/softmccs.shtm File: http://www.entechtaiwan.com/files/sm_setup.exe QuickGamma 32-bit for Windows 7/8/8.1/10 calibrates, corrects + loads proper RGB gamma values on supported monitors/displays/TVs using Windows built-in detection of video controller Look Up Tables (LUT): http://quickgamma.de/indexen.html QuickGamma require Microsoft Visual C++ 2010 (VC2010) SP1 Redist MFC Update 32-bit for Windows XP SP3/2003/Vista/7/7 SP1 32-bit (x86) (English): http://www.microsoft.com/download/details.aspx?id=26999 VC2010 SP1 MFC Update 32-bit [9 MB]: http://download.microsoft.com/download/1/6/5/165255E7-1014-4D0A-B094-B6A430A6BFFC/vcredist_x86.exe QuickGamma 32-bit tools: FixLutOnResume, GammaChartQualityCheck + ListGammaRamp for Windows 7/8/8.1/10/11: http://quickgamma.de/Tools/indexen.html QuickGamma tools require (English): - Microsoft Visual C++ 2008 (VC2008) Redist 32-bit for Windows 2000 SP4/XP/2003/Vista/2008 32-bit (x86): http://www.microsoft.com/download/details.aspx?id=29 VC2008 32-bit [2 MB]: http://download.microsoft.com/download/1/1/1/1116b75a-9ec3-481a-a3c8-1777b5381140/vcredist_x86.exe - Microsoft Visual C++ 2008 (VC2008) Service Pack 1 (SP1) Redist for Windows 2000 SP4/XP/2003/Vista/2008 32-bit (x86): http://technet.microsoft.com/library/security/ms09-035.aspx VC2008 SP1 32-bit [5 MB]: http://download.microsoft.com/download/9/7/7/977B481A-7BA6-4E30-AC40-ED51EB2028F2/vcredist_x86.exe  File Manager (FM) ***************** File Manager (FM) 32-bit + 64-bit for Windows NTx + up-to-date fixes/patches + enhancements: http://github.com/microsoft/winfile/ Download: http://github.com/microsoft/winfile/releases/latest/ Guide: http://www.majorgeeks.com/files/details/windows_file_manager_(winfile).html More info in FM_NEW.TXT (included): http://www.mdgx.com/fmnt32/FM_NEW.TXT Download FM source ZIP -> extract Windows Compiled (Compressed) HTML Help (WINFILE.CHM) + Windows Help (WINFILE.HLP) in the folder where WINFILE.EXE resides. Windows Vista/7/8/8.1/10/11 require: - Windows 10/11: Windows Help Viewer (WinHlp32): http://raxsoft.com/raxccm/software_app.php?progid=13 - Windows Vista/7/8/8.1: see "Windows Help (.HLP):" http://www.mdgx.com/add.htm#HHU -> install matching Windows Help (WinHlp32.exe) patch for your Windows NTx edition. FM requires Microsoft Visual C++ 2017 (VC2017) Runtime Redistributables 32-bit + 64-bit for Visual Studio 2017 (VS2017) for Windows 7 SP1/newer 32-bit (x86) + 64-bit (x64) (English): http://support.microsoft.com/help/2977003/ - VC2017 64-bit for Windows NTx 64-bit (x64) [15 MB]: http://download.visualstudio.microsoft.com/download/pr/12328699/a80e967515b2a4faf37bf15387f1c5c3/VC_redist.x64.exe - VC2017 32-bit for Windows NTx 32-bit (x86) [14 MB]: http://download.visualstudio.microsoft.com/download/pr/12319034/ccd261eb0e095411af3b306273231b68/VC_redist.x86.exe MDGx File Manager (FM) 32-bit for Windows NTx 32-bit (x86) + 64-bit (x64) + support files + add-ons, modded + customized: http://www.mdgx.com/xptoy.htm#FMNT MDGx FM Guide -> FMNT32.TXT (included): http://www.mdgx.com/fmnt32/fmnt32.php http://www.mdgx.com/fmnt32/FMNT32.TXT MDGx FM Installer: http://www.mdgx.com/fmnt32/FMNT32.EXE FreeCommander (FC) XE 32-bit for Windows XP/newer dual pane file manager, drives/folders/files compare side-by-side + synchronize tool, highly customizable: http://www.freecommander.com/ Download: http://www.freecommander.com/en/downloads/ FreeCommander Portable: http://www.freecommander.com/downloads-portable/ http://www.portableapps.com/apps/utilities/freecommander_portable/ File: http://www.freecommander.com/downloads/FreeCommanderXE-32-public_portable.zip FreeCommander HTML Help (.CHM): http://www.freecommander.com/chm/FreeCommanderXE_chm_en.zip FreeCommander Help Online: http://www.freecommander.com/fchelpxe/en/FreeCommanderGeneral.html FreeCommander Color Schemes: http://www.freecommander.com/color-schemas/ NexusFile Setup (exe) + Portable (zip) 32-bit dual pane file manager, colors + skins, highly customizable: http://www.xiles.app/ NexusFile Guide: http://www.xiles.app/nexusfile/ muCommander dual pane view: http://www.mucommander.com/ File: http://www.mucommander.com/#download muCommander Nightly build: http://www.mucommander.com/download/nightly/mucommander-current-setup.exe Double Commander dual pane view: http://doublecmd.sourceforge.io/ http://sourceforge.net/projects/doublecmd/ Download: http://sourceforge.net/p/doublecmd/wiki/Download/ Double Commander 64-bit: http://sourceforge.net/projects/doublecmd/files/DC%20for%20Windows%2064%20bit/ Double Commander 32-bit: http://sourceforge.net/projects/doublecmd/files/DC%20for%20Windows%2032%20bit/ Documentation: http://doublecmd.github.io/doc/en/ Explorer++ 32-bit + 64-bit: http://www.explorerplusplus.com/ File: http://www.explorerplusplus.com/download/ Explorer++ FAQ: http://explorerplusplus.com/faq/ Explorer++ Documentation: http://explorerplusplus.readthedocs.io/en/latest/ Unreal Commander (UC) 32-bit + 64-bit: http://www.x-diesel.com/ Download: http://www.x-diesel.com/?download File: http://www.x-diesel.com/download/uncomsetup.exe UC Plug-ins = compatible with Total Commander (TC) Plug-ins: http://www.x-diesel.com/?plugins TC/UC Content Plug-ins: http://www.totalcmd.net/directory/content.html TC/UC Lister Plug-ins: http://www.totalcmd.net/directory/lister.html TC/UC Packer Plug-ins: http://www.totalcmd.net/directory/packer.html UC Review: http://www.softpedia.com/get/File-managers/Unreal-Commander.shtml  INTERNET ******** MDGx Freeware Windows NTx Firewalls, Anti-Spyware + Internet Monitors: http://www.mdgx.com/fw.htm TCP Optimizer 32-bit tweaks TCP/IP parameters to maximize Internet performance: http://www.speedguide.net/tcpoptimizer.php File: http://www.speedguide.net/files/TCPOptimizer.exe TCP Optimizer Documentation: http://www.speedguide.net/articles.php?category=99 NetMeter Evo 64-bit + OLDer NetMeter 32-bit monitors any internet/network connection speed, bandwidth + traffic: NetMeter Evo 64-bit for Windows Vista/newer 64-bit (x64): http://metal-machine.de/readerror/netmeter-evo/ File: http://metal-machine.de/readerror/bl-content/uploads/NetMeterEvo%202.1.0.zip OLDer NetMeter 32-bit for Windows XP/newer 32-bit (x86) + 64-bit (x64): http://www.majorgeeks.com/files/details/netmeter.html Network Activity Indicator (NAI) 32-bit + 64-bit monitors internet/network activity/traffic: http://www.itsamples.com/network-activity-indicator.html NAI 32-bit: http://www.itsamples.com/downloads/network-activity-indicator.zip NAI 64-bit: http://www.itsamples.com/downloads/network-activity-indicator-64.zip Network Lights monitors internet/network activity/traffic: http://www.itsamples.com/network-lights.html File: http://www.itsamples.com/downloads/network-lights.zip NetSetMan Freeware internet/network settings manager tool: http://www.netsetman.com/en/freeware/ File: http://www.netsetman.com/netsetman.exe Perfgraph 32-bit + 64-bit monitors CPU, memory, hardware + internet/network performance/speed/traffic: http://www.codefromthe70s.org/perfgraph3.aspx Perfgraph 32-bit: http://www.codefromthe70s.org/files/PerfgraphSetup-x86-3.0.13.zip Perfgraph 64-bit: http://www.codefromthe70s.org/files/PerfgraphSetup-x64-3.0.13.zip NetGraph network bandwidth + traffic monitor: http://www.wintools.info/index.php/netgraph/ File: http://www.wintools.info/Download/netgraph.exe EasyNetMonitor Free monitors + pings intermittently active internet/network connection, plays sound or sends e-mail when connection interrupted: http://nicekit.com/net-monitor/best-free-net-monitor.htm Portable EasyNetMonitor: http://nicekit.com/download/EasyNetMonitor.zip Portmaster 64-bit for Windows 7/newer 64-bit (x64) complete port manager, firewall, filter, blocker, highly customizable: http://safing.io/portmaster/ File: http://updates.safing.io/latest/windows_amd64/packages/portmaster-installer.exe Windows 7 64-bit (x64) requires Microsoft Security Monthly Quality Rollup KB4503292: http://catalog.s.download.windowsupdate.com/d/msdownload/update/software/secu/2019/06/windows6.1-kb4503292-x64_a35bb4ea16d1d529fde9abfe8a0c16e9061f74cd.msu More info @ MSKB: http://support.microsoft.com/help/4503292/ Portmaster Documentation: http://docs.safing.io/ Pi-hole installer DOS console command line tool [PH4WSL1.cmd] for Windows 10/newer installs Pi-hole DNS sinkhole for Linux on Windows computers: http://github.com/DesktopECHO/Pi-Hole-for-WSL1/ Download: http://github.com/DesktopECHO/Pi-Hole-for-WSL1/raw/master/PH4WSL1.cmd PH4WSL1.cmd install guide step-by-step: http://www.reddit.com/r/pihole/comments/j39drp/ PH4WSL1.cmd ReadMe guide: http://github.com/DesktopECHO/Pi-Hole-for-WSL1/#readme Pi-hole DNS sinkhole for Linux: http://github.com/pi-hole/pi-hole/ DNS sinkhole: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/DNS_sinkhole 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 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 Date/Time time server Simple Network Time Protocol (SNTP) synchronization clients: http://www.raymond.cc/blog/auto-sync-pc-clock-on-windows-startup/ NetTime for Windows 9x/NTx: http://www.timesynctool.com/ Dimension 4 for Windows NTx: http://www.thinkman.com/dimension4/ Download: http://www.thinkman.com/dimension4/download.htm Atomic Clock Sync (ACS) for Windows NTx: http://www.worldtimeserver.com/atomic-clock/ Time-Sync for Windows NTx: http://www.speed-soft.de/software/time_sync/ Download: http://www.speed-soft.de/software/time_sync/details/download.php Neutron for Windows NTx: http://www.keir.net/neutron.html File: http://www.keir.net/download/neutron.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 Best Free Wi-Fi Network Tools: http://www.techsupportalert.com/best-free-wi-fi-network-finder-utility.htm 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 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 SpeedTest Apps for Windows: http://www.speedtest.net/apps/desktop/ Download: http://www.speedtest.net/apps/windows/ SpeedTest 32-bit [MSI Installer]: http://install.speedtest.net/app/windows/latest/speedtestbyookla_x86.msi SpeedTest 64-bit [MSI Installer]: http://install.speedtest.net/app/windows/latest/speedtestbyookla_x64.msi SpeedTest Command Line Interface (CLI) 32-bit + 64-bit: http://www.speedtest.net/apps/cli/ File: http://bintray.com/ookla/download/download_file?file_path=ookla-speedtest-1.0.0-win64.zip SpeedTest: http://www.speedtest.net/ SpeedTest Chrome Extension: http://www.speedtest.net/apps/chrome/ http://chrome.google.com/webstore/detail/speedtest-by-ookla/pgjjikdiikihdfpoppgaidccahalehjh/  DOWNLOAD ******** JDownloader2 2.0 (JD2) 32-bit/64-bit Java 32-bit/64-bit universal download manager [ ADWARE ! ]: http://www.jdownloader.org/ Download: http://www.jdownloader.org/dl?v=101 http://www.jdownloader.org/scripts/dl2.php?v=1 JDownloader2 JAR [platform independent]: http://installer.jdownloader.org/JDownloader.jar OLD JDownloader2 Portable Backport Multi-OS: http://downloads.sourceforge.net/project/jdownloaderport/jdownloader.zip Free Premium Leeches List: http://filehostlist.miraheze.org/wiki/Free_Premium_Leeches Requires Java 32-bit/64-bit: http://www.mdgx.com/add.htm#JAVA Download with JDownloader Chromium/Chrome Extension: http://chrome.google.com/webstore/detail/download-with-jdownloader/jfpmbokkdeapjommajdfmmheiiakdlgo/ Download with JDownloader Firefox Add-on: http://addons.mozilla.org/firefox/addon/download-with-jdownloader/ MyJDownloader (MyJD) Browser Add-ons, Extensions + Apps: http://my.jdownloader.org/apps/ MyJDownloader (MyJD) Extension for Chromium/Chrome: http://chrome.google.com/webstore/detail/myjdownloader-browser-ext/fbcohnmimjicjdomonkcbcpbpnhggkip/ MyJDownloader (MyJD) Add-on for Firefox 53/NEWer: http://extensions.jdownloader.org/firefox.xpi Tixati 32-bit + 64-bit (bit)torrent + magnet protocol client: http://www.tixati.com/ Tixati Portable (zip) 32-bit + 64-bit: http://www.tixati.com/download/portable.html Tixati Portable = MUST keep this test (txt) file in Tixati main directory/folder: tixati_portable_mode.txt OLDer Tixati Portable Versions: http://www.afterdawn.com/software/network/p2p_tools/tixati_portable.cfm#all_versions OLDer Tixati Installer Versions: http://www.filehippo.com/download_tixati/ Tixati Installer 32-bit + 64-bit: http://www.tixati.com/download/ Optimize Tixati: http://www.tixati.com/optimize/ http://archive.othing.xyz/www.techsupportalert.com/content/optimizing-tixati-speed.htm Static IP address: http://portforward.com/networking/staticip.htm Test open port(s): http://canyouseeme.org/ Tixati Support: http://support.tixati.com/  CHROMIUM ******** MDGx Internet Power Toys: Chromium + Chrome: http://www.mdgx.com/nettoys.htm#CHR RECOMMENDED: Chromium Precompiled EXEcutable [Installer EXE + Portable 7z/ZIP/rar] 32-bit + 64-bit for Windows XP/newer 32-bit (x86) + 64-bit (x64): http://chromium.woolyss.com/ Certain Chromium builds [clearly labeled] are degoogled/ungoogled/stripped of Google adware/spyware/tracking code: http://github.com/Eloston/ungoogled-chromium/blob/master/README.md http://ungoogled-software.github.io/ungoogled-chromium-wiki/faq Download + install chromium-web-store Extension [.crx] to restore ungoogled Chromium releases/forks support for installing official Chrome extensions from Google web store -> follow this ReadMe guide: http://github.com/NeverDecaf/chromium-web-store/ Download chromium-web-store [.crx]: http://github.com/NeverDecaf/chromium-web-store/releases/latest/ Thorium-AVX2 64-bit web browser for Windows 7/newer 64-bit (x64) based on Chromium code with built-in extras for modern computers/portables: AVX2, FMA + all audio/video codecs: http://github.com/Alex313031/Thorium-AVX2/ Thorium-AVX2 64-bit [220 MB]: http://github.com/Alex313031/Thorium-AVX2/releases/latest/ AVX2: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Advanced_Vector_Extensions#CPUs_with_AVX2 FMA: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/FMA_instruction_set Audio Codecs: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Audio_codec Video Codecs: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Video_codec Portapps Ungoogled Chromium Portable 64-bit + 32-bit Downloads [.7z]: http://github.com/portapps/ungoogled-chromium-portable/releases/latest/ Portapps Ungoogled Chromium Portable 64-bit + 32-bit: http://github.com/Eloston/ungoogled-chromium/ Chromium.Web.Store.crx Downloads [.crx]: http://github.com/NeverDecaf/chromium-web-store/releases/latest/ Chromium.Web.Store.crx: http://github.com/NeverDecaf/chromium-web-store/ Chrome/Chromium -> chrome://extensions -> Developer mode ON -> Load unpacked -> chrome://flags/#extension-mime-request-handling -> Always prompt for install http://chrome.google.com/webstore/category/extensions/ X-Chromium Portable: http://www.portablefreeware.com/?id=2169 http://www.winpenpack.com/en/download.php?view.1082 http://sourceforge.net/projects/winpenpack/files/X-Chromium/releases/ http://www.winpenpack.com/en/request.php?1082 Chromium Precompiled EXEcutable (Portable ZIP) 64-bit + 32-bit: http://www.majorgeeks.com/files/details/chromium.html MDGx "@ Chromium/Chrome Privacy, Security + Safety Settings, Extensions, Guides + Solutions:" -> SOFTWARE.TXT (included): http://www.mdgx.com/nettoys.htm#PRV 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 -> 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 Chromium/Chrome executable [chrome.exe] command line parameters [example used by Thorium-AVX2 builds -> see further above]: http://www.peter.sh/experiments/chromium-command-line-switches/ CHROME.EXE --no-default-browser-check --disable-logging --disable-breakpad --enable-tab-audio-muting --show-component-extension-options 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/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/ Cloud SWF Player with Drive: http://chrome.google.com/webstore/detail/cloud-swf-player-with-dri/ffhhaadihgfcgmlefioblaahpnglnkbk/ http://flashplayer.fullstacks.net/ FlashPlayer - SWF to HTML: http://chrome.google.com/webstore/detail/flashplayer-swf-to-html/nodnmpgjlnclahkmgjiinfjklgbbgecg/ Ruffle flash player: http://chrome.google.com/webstore/detail/ruffle/donbcfbmhbcapadipfkeojnmajbakjdc/ Flash Downloader: http://chrome.google.com/webstore/detail/flash-downloader/eepdaplnjgknikdfmmiihcohocmpmimg/ Flash extention: http://chrome.google.com/webstore/detail/flash-extention/nbghneacpcbblicamcnaainnpienebbg/ 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: Google 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} ORIGINAL Google string: {google:baseURL}search?q=%s&{google:RLZ}{google:originalQueryForSuggestion}{google:assistedQueryStats}{google:searchFieldtrialParameter}{google:iOSSearchLanguage}{google:searchClient}{google:sourceId}{google:contextualSearchVersion}ie={inputEncoding} Chromium/Chrome Group Policy Templates [ADM(X) + ADML]: http://www.chromium.org/administrators/policy-templates/ File [ZIP archive]: http://dl.google.com/dl/edgedl/chrome/policy/policy_templates.zip Chromium/Chrome List of Policies: http://chromeenterprise.google/policies/ Chromium/Chrome Group Policy Administrative Templates Catalog: http://admx.help/?Category=Chrome Install + Tweak Chromium/Chrome Group Policies: http://www.chromium.org/administrators/windows-quick-start/ Import + tweak ADM(X) policies: Start -> Run... -> type GPEdit.msc -> press Enter -> Local Computer Policy -> Computer Configuration -> Administrative Templates -> right-click -> Add/Remove Templates -> browse to chrome.adm(x) (default location folder for all Windows Group Policy templates): %WinDir%\PolicyDefinitions\chrome.adm(x) -> Close button -> Administrative Templates folder -> Google folder -> Chrome folder -> double-click -> change/customize desired policies. Example: Disable Flash Out of Date Notice = AllowOutdatedPlugins DWORD [REG_DWORD] registry value: http://admx.help/?Category=Chrome&Policy=Google.Policies.Chrome::AllowOutdatedPlugins http://admx.help/?Category=Chrome&Policy=Google.Policies.Chrome::DefaultPluginsSetting http://chromeenterprise.google/policies/?policy=AllowOutdatedPlugins http://chromeenterprise.google/policies/?policy=RunAllFlashInAllowMode TIP: Use Notepad/similar/better free(ware) plain text/ASCII editor/viewer http://www.mdgx.com/toy.htm#TXT to create a plain text Registry file containing the lines between Cut & Paste delimiters below -> save it as plain text/ASCII file (Encode: -> ANSI) with the REG extension (.reg) -> right-click it -> Run as Administrator -> 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------ Restart/relaunch Chromium/Chrome for all changes to take effect. 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... -> Save -> Yes (overwrite). * Import Chrome/Chromium passwords from saved *.CSV file: Chrome/Chromium -> chrome://settings/passwords -> Saved Passwords -> vertical ellipsis (3 vertical dots) -> Import -> 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