Winaero Tweaker Portable is a versatile customization utility compatible with Windows 7, Windows 8, Windows 8.1, Windows 10, and Windows 11. It offers a wide collection of tweaks for every Windows release from 7 through 11. The software automatically detects your operating system version and presents only the relevant customization options. Since it can run as a portable application, you can easily carry it on a USB drive and use it across multiple computers without installation.
Note: The available features vary depending on the version of Windows you are using.
Below is a list of key features included in Winaero Tweaker (with many more planned for future updates):
Special Windows 10 Tweaks
- Modify Windows Update behavior, which is normally locked to “Install updates automatically” in early Windows 10 Technical Preview builds.
- Unlock the hidden experimental Date & Time pane that is disabled by default in Windows 10 Technical Preview.
- Enable the concealed experimental Login Screen not normally accessible in Windows 10 Technical Preview.
- Switch between the classic resizable Start menu and the newer “Continuum” Start menu interface.
Appearance Customization
- Aero Colors
- Based on the developer’s popular AeroTuner tool, these options allow you to adjust hidden Aero parameters on Windows 7. They also enable syncing between Aero colors and the Start screen on Windows 8/8.1, plus unlocking settings like “Enable Window Colorization” and “High Contrast Mode.”
- Customize Shortcut Arrow
- Change or remove the shortcut overlay icon in Explorer. Explorer will automatically restart to apply changes.
- Customize Window Borders
- Adjust the width of window frames, either enlarging or minimizing them.
- Slow Down Window Animations
- When enabled, you can slow down animations (minimize, maximize, close) by holding the Shift key.
- Sync Metro/Aero Color
- Apply Start Screen colors to window borders or mirror window border colors to the Start Screen.
Operating System Behavior Options
- Disable “Look for an app in the Store” Prompt
- Prevent Windows from showing the Microsoft Store suggestion when opening unknown file types.
- Disable Aero Shake
- Turn off the feature that minimizes background windows when you shake the active window.
- Disable Aero Snap
- Disable automatic window snapping to screen edges.
- Disable New Apps Notification
- Enable or disable the “You have new apps that can open this file” notification for newly installed applications.
Boot and Logon Options
- Disable Lock Screen
- Turn off the Lock Screen if you prefer to bypass it.
- Hide Last Signed-In Username
- Prevent Windows from displaying the name of the last user who logged in.
- Enable CTRL + ALT + DEL Requirement
- Require the classic CTRL+ALT+DELETE sequence before the sign-in screen appears.
- Verbose Logon Messages
- Enable detailed startup and shutdown status messages, helpful for diagnosing slow boot or logoff issues.
User Account Options
- Disable or Enable UAC
- Manage User Account Control prompts. While disabling UAC reduces security, it also removes many interruptions.
- Enable Built-in Administrator
- Activate or deactivate the hidden default Administrator account, disabled since Windows Vista.
Pinning Options
- Enable “Pin to Start” for All Files
- Allow the “Pin to Start” context menu option for all files and folders.
Network Options
- Enable Network Drives Over UAC
- Allow elevated applications to access mapped network drives, which is disabled by default.
- Enable TCP/IP Router
- Turn on TCP/IP forwarding for use with tools such as OpenVPN. This feature is disabled by default in Windows.
System Information
View detailed hardware and operating system information, including your Windows Experience Index (WEI) score.
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