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Tweaking Windows 10

December 9, 2015, 17:33(EST) By Eric (a.k.a. TweakHound)

TweakHound’s

Tweaking Windows 10

Windows 10 April 2018 Update

A guide to tweak and optimize Windows 10.

Updated for Windows 10 April 2018 Update. Lasted edited 05 June, 2018

***Note, 15 November 2018. Guide will not be updated for the October Update.

Release 1809 does not have enough significant changes to warrant a rewrite.

tweak – to change slightly, esp. in order to make something more effective or correct.

optimize – get the most out of, make optimal – modify to achieve maximum efficiency in storage capacity or time or cost

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Table of Contents

Index

Introduction
Mobile-First, Cloud-First, Touch-First
Bad Tweaks
Notes & Ramblings
My Desktop Pet Peeve

First Things First
Get Your Control Panel Icons Back
UAC
God Mode
Tips For This Guide

Settings For User Accounts
Account Types
Local An Microsoft Accounts Defined
Switch To A Local Account
Using The Windows Store With A Local Account
How To Login Automatically

Libraries
Moving Your User Folders
Adding A Folder To A Library
Show Libraries In Windows Explorer

Customize The Desktop
Start Menu Settings
Start Menu Groups
The Win + X Menu
3rd Party Start Menus

Display Settings
Personalize
The Taskbar
The Search Box
The Task View And Touch Keyboard Buttons
Toolbars
The Clock
Disable System Sounds

Customize Folder Options
Folder View Options
Optimize Folders

The Page File, SuperFetch, and ReadyBoost
The Page File
SuperFetch
ReadyBoost

Windows 10 Services

Windows 10 And SSDs

Windows Update

Miscellaneous Tweaks
Turn Off App Recommendations
Turn Off Autoplay
Remove Ads From Windows Explorer
Windows Defender
Shortcut Keys For Windows 10

Windows 10 Power Options
Power Plans For Laptops
Windows 10 Fast Startup
Disable Fast Startup
Windows Mobility Center
Add a Windows Mobility Center shortcut to your desktop

Windows 10 Networking
Sharing
Home Networking Tips
Windows 10 Network Tweaks

Windows Backup And Recovery Options
Reset this PC
System Restore
Accessing Windows Recovery Settings Offilne
Windows 7 Backup
File History
Recovery Media

Uninstalling Unneeded Stuff
Optional Windows Components
Windows Apps

Regedit only tweaks

Maintaining Your Computer
Receiving Updates When Available
Checking for problems and fixing them
Windows 10 Troubleshooter
Administrative Tools
Reliability Monitor
Event Viewer
Generate A System Health Report
Task Manager

Clean, Defrag, & Optimize
Disk Cleanup
Advanced Disk Cleanup
Disk Cleanup Freeware
Manage Startup Items with Autoruns
Defrag & Optimize

Conclusion

Windows 10 Privacy Settings (part of the guide but in different location)

 

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