Winaero Tweaker 1.62.1

Winaero Tweaker is an an all-in-one customization utility that helps you to tweak Windows in just a few simple clicks. The program includes tweaks for every version of operating system from Windows 7 to Windows 11. Winaero Tweaker automatically detects the version of Windows OS you’re running and shows tweaks and customization options accordingly. The software can be installed as a portable app so you can take it with you as you move from one computer to another.

Here's a partial features list:

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

Winaero Tweaker 1.62 changelog:

• Fixed invalid version report for Windows 11 22H2/23H2. It should now also recognize 24H2.
• The option to hide the 'Home' page in Settings is now visible in Windows 11 22H2.
• Fixed a crash in import/export.
• Fixed a crash in File Explorer classic options
• New feature: Lock with BitLocker drive context menu option to lock an unlocked drive with ease.

Version 1.62.1 changes:

Version 1.62.1, issued on February 15, adds four more fixes. The following options were incorrectly reporting their "enabled" status and appeared unchecked when you open the appropriate page.

• Ads & Unwanted Apps > Personalized Ads
• Ads & Unwanted Apps > Tailored Experiences
• Boot and logon > Disable Lock Screen
• Context menus > Unblock downloaded files
• Windows 11 > Disable Copilot

Now they show the feature state properly.

Download: Winaero Tweaker 1.62.1 | 5.2 MB (Freeware)
View: Winaero Tweaker Home Page

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