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* Set the {{mono|Timeout}} to {{mono|3}} seconds. | * Set the {{mono|Timeout}} to {{mono|3}} seconds. | ||
* Click {{mono|Apply}} and then {{mono|OK}} to save the changes. Confirm the {{mono|Restart}}. | * Click {{mono|Apply}} and then {{mono|OK}} to save the changes. Confirm the {{mono|Restart}}. | ||
== Modify Services == | |||
* [http://www.blackviper.com/service-configurations/black-vipers-windows-7-service-pack-1-service-configurations/ Black Viper's Windows 7 Service Pack 1 Service Configurations]<br />I typically follow the column entitled "Safe" and then peruse through the "Tweaked" column to see if there is anything else I can squeeze out. I also modify the following: <br />— NVIDIA Display Driver Service: Disabled<br />— Superfetch: Disabled | |||
== Folder Settings == | |||
* <span style="border:1px solid #969696;padding:0 2px">WINKEY</span> + <span style="border:1px solid #969696;padding:0 2px">E</span> to open a new windows explorer window. | |||
* Navigate the menu to {{mono|Tools}} > {{mono|Folder options...}}.<br />''Pressing ALT will bring up the menu if it is not visible.'' | |||
* Click on the {{mono|View}} tab. | |||
* Make sure {{mono|Hide extensions for known file types}} is unchecked. | |||
* Make sure {{mono|Launch folder windows in a separate process}} is checked. | |||
* Make sure {{mono|Use Sharing Wizard (Recommended)}} is unchecked. | |||
* Click {{mono|Apply}} and then {{mono|OK}} to save and exit. | |||
== Video Playback == | |||
* Install [http://ac3filter.net/wiki/Projects/ac3filter/releases AC3Filter Full x64]. | |||
* Install [http://sourceforge.net/projects/ffdshow-tryout/files/SVN%20builds%20by%20clsid/64-bit%20builds/ ffdshow x64]. | |||
* Install [http://sourceforge.net/projects/mpc-hc/files/MPC%20HomeCinema%20-%20x64/ Media Player Classic x64]. | |||
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* Right-click the Desktop and select {{mono|New}} > {{mono|Folder}}. | * Right-click the Desktop and select {{mono|New}} > {{mono|Folder}}. | ||
* Name the folder {{mono|God Mode.{ED7BA470-8E54-465E-825C-99712043E01C}}} | * Name the folder {{mono|God Mode.{ED7BA470-8E54-465E-825C-99712043E01C}}} | ||
== Custom Themes == | |||
* Install [http://www.uxstyle.com/ UxStyle]. | |||
* Choose a theme from DeviantART such as [http://zainadeel.deviantart.com/art/Shine-2-0-for-Windows-7-172671190 Shine 2.0] | |||
== External Links == | == External Links == | ||
* [http://code.kliu.org/hashcheck/ HashCheck Shell Extension] | |||
* [http://mediainfo.sourceforge.net/en MediaInfo] | |||
* [http://www.ocztechnologyforum.com/forum/showthread.php?63273-*-Windows-7-Ultimate-Tweaks-amp-Utilities-*&p=442160&viewfull=1#post442160 Ram Disk Temp Directory] | * [http://www.ocztechnologyforum.com/forum/showthread.php?63273-*-Windows-7-Ultimate-Tweaks-amp-Utilities-*&p=442160&viewfull=1#post442160 Ram Disk Temp Directory] | ||
* [http://tweaks.com/software/tweakslogon/ Logon Background] | * [http://tweaks.com/software/tweakslogon/ Logon Background] | ||
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Latest revision as of 15:36, 7 July 2017
First Things First
- Install Google Chrome.
- Install Security Essentials.
Remove Windows Bloat
- Open the Start-Menu and select Control Panel.
- Click View by: and select Large icons.
- Open Programs and Features.
- In the left panel click Turn Windows features on or off.
- Deselect Games / Internet Explorer 8 / Media Features / Tablet PC Components / Windows Gadget Platform / Windows Search / XPS Services / XPS Viewer.
- Click OK to save settings and reboot to make changes.
Update Windows / Drivers
- Run Windows Update to install the latest Windows patches.
- Install all proper drivers for your hardware.
Power Profile
- Open the Start-Menu and select Control Panel.
- Open Power Options.
- Select the High Performance plan and click change plan settings.
- Click Change advanced power settings.
- Navigate to Hard disk > Turn off hard disk after and change it to Never.
- Click OK to save changes.
Speed Up Boot Time
- WINKEY + R to bring up the run dialog.
- Run msconfig to open the system configuration.
- Navigate to the Boot tab.
- Make sure No GUI boot is checked.
- Set the Timeout to 3 seconds.
- Click Apply and then OK to save the changes. Confirm the Restart.
Modify Services
- Black Viper's Windows 7 Service Pack 1 Service Configurations
I typically follow the column entitled "Safe" and then peruse through the "Tweaked" column to see if there is anything else I can squeeze out. I also modify the following:
— NVIDIA Display Driver Service: Disabled
— Superfetch: Disabled
Folder Settings
- WINKEY + E to open a new windows explorer window.
- Navigate the menu to Tools > Folder options....
Pressing ALT will bring up the menu if it is not visible. - Click on the View tab.
- Make sure Hide extensions for known file types is unchecked.
- Make sure Launch folder windows in a separate process is checked.
- Make sure Use Sharing Wizard (Recommended) is unchecked.
- Click Apply and then OK to save and exit.
Video Playback
- Install AC3Filter Full x64.
- Install ffdshow x64.
- Install Media Player Classic x64.
Enable GodMode
- Right-click the Desktop and select New > Folder.
- Name the folder God Mode.{ED7BA470-8E54-465E-825C-99712043E01C}
Custom Themes
