Grab A Great Free App: Ultimate Windows Tweaker v 2.1 NEW UPDATE To 2.2
UPDATE to Version 2.2
Wednesday, December 8, 2010 by DrJBHL | Discussion: Windows 7
The Ultimate Windows Tweaker: Now Updated to Version 2.2 - Get it HERE
“Ultimate Windows Tweaker is a freeware TweakUI Utility for tweaking and optimizing Windows 7 & Windows Vista, 32-bit & 64-bit. It can simply be downloaded and used as a portable application to customize your Windows to meet your requirements. With judicious tweaking, it can make your system faster, more stable, and more secure with just a few mouse clicks. The tweaker detects whether you have Windows 7 or Windows Vista installed and accordingly offers you the relevant tweaks only.”
Here's a screeny:
“The tweaker is a 345KB .exe file which does not require an install, but yet packs over 150 tweaks & settings. Simply download the zip file, extract its contents and run Ultimate Windows Tweaker. Please don’t detach Empty Icon from executable’s root, the Empty Icon is copied to system directory and referred in runtime. “
The URL is http://www.thewindowsclub.com/ultimate-windows-tweaker-v2-a-tweak-ui-for-windows-7-vista
Update: Version 2.2 now available HERE
Enjoy!
Reply #3 Wednesday, December 8, 2010 7:49 AM
Finally got something I've always wanted ....... got rid of those annoying shortcut arrows. Helluvan app.
Reply #4 Wednesday, December 8, 2010 8:49 AM
Is this any different to Stardock's tweaking app?
Reply #5 Wednesday, December 8, 2010 9:05 AM
A good question. 
Reply #6 Wednesday, December 8, 2010 9:12 AM
It is. Has many more options (peruse it), but it's also different. It doesn't require installation (runs as an .exe) and will change your right click menu, adding "XP" options like "Copy to" and "Move to".
I haven't explored every screen yet, but looks amazing to me.
I also suggest you take a look at The Windows Club Download Page for other solid apps. 
*Edited to take up less space
Reply #7 Wednesday, December 8, 2010 9:54 AM
I think everyone is interested in making thier system run quicker, be more stable and more secure.
Can you tell us the things that you 'Tweaked' and the difference you saw in your system? Do you see that your computer is running quicker, etc.?
Reply #8 Wednesday, December 8, 2010 10:01 AM
Here is another tweaker I use, I have used this version for quite awhile and have had no problems with it, many changes either need a log off or a restart to take effect.
WinBubbles, Customize and Tweak Windows 7 UI Easily
Reply #9 Wednesday, December 8, 2010 10:06 AM
I've made several 'tweaks', Philly. Short cut arrows, uac, right click menu changes. Made some things unaccessable to other accounts, Changes in screeny 5...
I'm not interested in speed as much as security without the UAC (= PIA) and in usability/efficiency.
Here's another really great site WG turned me on to:
Reply #10 Wednesday, December 8, 2010 10:17 AM
I haven't downloaded it but did take a look at the site. Looks like it hasn't received an updated in almost a year. Granted, it may not need an update, but Microsoft/Windows has been updated alot in the last year.
Reply #11 Wednesday, December 8, 2010 10:18 AM
Also...take a look at the site I added to #9.
It works...so I guess it hasn't needed updating.
Reply #12 Wednesday, December 8, 2010 1:33 PM
Copy to and move to I thought were regulars in a right click. I've always had those two.
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Reply #1 Wednesday, December 8, 2010 6:51 AM
Thanks 'PC' Doc. Early bird this morning.