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There's no doubt that the freeware Tweak UI is a tool designed for people comfortable and confident with mucking about in the guts of their Windows XP installation. If that's not you, we strongly caution against using this program capriciously.
However, if you're the kind of person who likes to get your hands dirty with XP customizations, read on. Tweak UI can alter most of the routine behaviors of Windows XP and Windows Server 2003, but it also can affect some of the more advanced ones, too. From customizing the Alt Tab program switcher to removing the white arrow that appears on shortcut icons, from killing the autoplay feature for specific drives to configuring file and print sharing settings, Tweak UI is a must-have.
The interface is basic, but that's all the program needs. Use the left-nav tree to select settings to tweak, and the subchoices appear in the center pane. Old installation problems have been resolved by a standard self-extracting EXE, making this program not only useful but easy to install. Still, to prevent unwanted or potentially damaging alterations, we recommend that only power users confident in making these changes go ahead and use Tweak UI.
Publisher's Description
From Microsoft:
The Windows shell-development team did some extra programming and put together a set of tools called Power Toys. If you're a power user, go ahead and try them out, but be forewarned that Power Toys aren't supported by Microsoft because they're not part of Windows. This group of "toys" lets you adjust your Windows user interface, including menu speed, window animation, and Microsoft Internet Explorer. Version 2.1 may include unspecified updates, enhancements, or bug fixes.
What's new in this version: Version 2.1 may include unspecified updates, enhancements, or bug fixes.
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All versions:
4.7 starsout of 2,354 votes
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Current version:
3.5 starsout of 67 votes
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"Decent Product"
Version: Tweak UI 2.10
Pros
All in one product
Cons
Gross looking.
Summary
It's an alright GUI product. But if you're smart enough you'd know that you can do all of this on your own on your computer.
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"Great product that should be a standard in Windows"
Version: Tweak UI 2.10
Pros
Provides access to countless hidden Windows settings.
Cons
In my opinion, none.
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"Easy install."
Version: Tweak UI 2.10
Pros
Easy install.
Cons
Needs more options.
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"Great system tweaking program."
Version: Tweak UI 2.10
Pros
Wide range of tweaking options, from windows explorer to mouse configuration options.
Cons
You need to know a lot about computers to use this program.
Summary
Great program, easy to use and provides a wide range of options. But, you have to know your stuff.
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"very good software if you are master of computer"
Version: Tweak UI 2.10
Pros
you should be master of computer to use this software otherwise keep distance
Cons
you should be master of computer to use this software otherwise keep distance
Summary
you should be master of computer to use this software otherwise keep distance
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"wonderfull program for customizin window"
Version: Tweak UI 2.10
Pros
It has many use. There are not guide, but when we point mouse over each function appears information of this.
Important: in the sector "template" we can add voice and programs to contex menu "new" (when we right clic on desktop)Cons
Nothing of cons.
Summary
This does exactly what it says it does, quietly and well, allowing you to adjust many features of the user interface for windows.
It needs attention about all things we change (write them a part for remember) and restor in a secon moment if change are't of our agree!!
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"It doesn't work with Win7"
Version: Tweak UI 2.10
Pros
With XP I liked being able to get rid of those annoying little arrows on the desktop icons. (Aren't they *all* shortcuts?)
Cons
I haven't seen a version yet that says it works with 7. Am I looking in the wrong places?
Summary
I liked it when I was using XP
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"useful box of tools"
Version: Tweak UI 2.10
Pros
Pulls together a few windows tools into one placdid what I wanted to.
Cons
none it works!
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"Powerful and Easy to Use"
Version: Tweak UI 2.10
Pros
I needed to establish a default user for login at start-up and this I accomplished this with Tweak UI in about 2 minutes.
Cons
None so far.
Summary
Easy to use and powerful utility at the right price - FREE!
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"Great system tool"
Version: Tweak UI 2.10
Pros
I love how you can pick what you want to zero in on!
Cons
there is nothing I can say to CON this program.
Summary
perfect for novice just leave it at the default settings!
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