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Winaero Tweaker 1.62.1

2024-02-15 By admin

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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