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Add 'Open Command Window Here' Context Menu contains the registry files to add or remove 'Open Command Window Here' to your Context Menu (right-click) on Windows 11, 10, 8, and 7.
Add Open With Notepad Context Menu gives you the option of opening any file type with Microsoft Notepad in the Context Menu by right-clicking on any file and then clicking on Open With Notepad.
Add Advanced User Accounts to Control Panel in Windows contains the registry files to add or remove Advanced User Accounts from the Control Panel in Windows 10, 8, and 7.
Add All Tasks or God Mode to the Control Panel contains the registry files to add All Tasks to your Control Panel for quick and easy access. Video tutorial available.
Add Boot to UEFI Firmware Settings Desktop Context Menu uses registry files to simplify booting onto your UEFI settings by right-clicking on your Desktop.
Add Color and Appearance to Control Panel in Windows contains the registry files to add Color and Appearance option in the Windows 7, 8, and 10 Control Panel.
Add Default Apps to Context Menu contains the registry files to add or remove Default Apps to the Context Menu. You can also create a shortcut on your Desktop, as explained in our tutorial.
Add Details Pane to the File Explorer Context Menu contains the registry files to add or remove the Details Pane to the File Explorer (right-click) Context Menu as explained in this tutorial.
Add File Attributes Context Menu in Windows 10 contains the registry files to add numerous File Attribute options when you right-click on a file or folder.
Add Group Policy Editor to Control Panel in Windows contains the registry files to add Group Policy Editor to the classic Control Panel in Windows 10, 8, and 7.
Add Hidden Items Context Menu in Windows 10 & 11 contains the registry files to add Hidden Items to the context menu allowing you to show or hide hidden files, folders, and drives as needed.
Add Inherited Permissions Context Menu contains the registry files to add Inherited Permissions to your Context Menu, saving you time from using the Command Prompt or going through numerous steps.
Add Optimize Drives Context Menu in Windows 10 contains the registry files to add or remove 'Optimize Drives' to the windows 10 Context Menu, as explained here.
Add or Remove 'Accounts Settings' Context Menu in Windows 10 contains the registry files mentioned in our tutorial to add, or remove later, an Account Settings option to your Context Menu.
Add or Remove 'Add to Windows Media Player list' Context Menu in Windows 10 allows you to remove or restore both 'Add to Windows Media Player list' and 'Play with Windows Media Player' Context Menu items.
Add or Remove Edit With Photos Context Menu in Windows 10 contains the registry files to add, or remove, the 'Edit With Photos' Context Menu (right-click).
Add or Remove 'Look For an App in the Microsoft Store' Context Menu in Windows 11 contains the registry files to add or remove 'Look For an App in the Microsoft Store.'
Add or Remove Maximum processor frequency contains the registry files to show or hide the 'Maximum processor frequency' option power settings in Windows 10, which is hidden by default. You can also make these changes using PowerShell, as explained in this tutorial.
Add or Remove 'Pin to Quick Access' Context Menu in Windows 10 & 11 contains the registry files to add or remove Pin to Quick Access to your Context Menu (right-click).
Add or Remove 'Select Power Plan' Context Menu contains the registry files to add Power Saver, High Performance, Ultimate Performance (if available), and Balanced Power plans to your Context Menu to switch between plans easily.
Add or Remove Burn disc image Context Menu in Windows 10 contains the registry files to add a Context Menu item that appears when you right-click on an ISO or IMG file to immediately open Windows Disk Image Burner.
Add or Remove Hibernate in Windows 10 Power Menu contains the registry files to add or remove Hibernate from the Windows 10 Power Menu, including the Start Menu, Win+X, or Ctrl+Alt+Delete.
Add or Remove Intel HD Graphics Desktop Context Menu contains the registry files to remove or add the Context Menu item, Intel® Graphics Settings that is added when you download and install Intel video card drivers.
Add or Remove Move to OneDrive Context Menu in Windows 10 contains the registry files to add or remove "Move to OneDrive" Context Menu when OneDrive is running.
Add or Remove New Folder Context Menu in Windows 10 contains the registry files to move the 'New Folder' context menu entry to the 'New' context menu foldout to free up some space.
Add or Remove 'Open with' Context Menu to URL Shortcuts contains the registry files to add or remove 'Open with' Context Menu to open internet URL shortcuts.
Add or Remove Sleep in Windows 10 Power Menu contains the registry files to add or remove Sleep from the Windows 10 Power Menu, including the Start Menu, Win+X, or Ctrl+Alt+Delete.
Add or Remove the Classic Personalize Context Menu uses a registry file to restore the option to jump directly to some of the classic personalization settings instead of directly to Settings as explained in our tutorial.
Add or Remove the OneDrive Shortcut in File Explorer contains the registry files to quickly remove, or restore the OneDrive Shortcut in the navigation pane in File Explorer.
Add or Remove the Recycle Bin to File Explorer Navigation contains the registry files to add or remove the Recycle Bin from the File Explorer Navigation Pane.
Add or Remove User Folder in File Explorer Navigation Pane contains the registry files to add or remove your user folder to the navigation pane of File Explorer.
Add Primary NVMe Idle Timeout to Power Options contains the registry files to unhide the Primary NVMe Idle Timeout option. The option specifies the amount of time your NVMe device must be idle before transitioning to the primary non-operational power state. You can also make the changes in the registry or PowerShell, as explained in our tutorial.
Add Registry Editor to Control Panel in Windows contains the registry files to add or remove Registry Editor from the Classic Control Panel in Windows 10, 8, and 7.
Add Repair Windows Image Context Menu in Windows 10 contains the registry files to add Repair Windows Image to your Context Menu. The two suboptions added are Check health of Windows Image, and Repair Windows Image.
Add Restart Start Menu to Context Menu contains two registry files to add or remove the option to restart your Start Menu if your Start Menu isn't responding.
Add Safe Mode to The Desktop Context Menu in Windows 10 & 11 contains registry files to add Safe Mode to your Desktop context Menu. If using the Context Menu isn't something you want to do, you might consider downloading our Safe Mode Shortcuts.
Add Secure Delete to the Windows 10, 8, and 7 Context Menu uses SDelete and registry files to add Secure Delete to the right-click Context Menu, as explained in our tutorial.
Add Settings to Context Menu is a registry hack from MajorGeeks that adds frequently used Settings to your right-click context menu when used on the desktop. Video tutorial available.
Add System Configuration (Msconfig) to Control Panel contains the registry files to add or remove System Configuration (Msconfig) to the Control Panel in Windows 10, 8, and 7.
Add System File Checker Context Menu in Windows contains the registry files to add or remove System File Checker or SFC / Scan Now to the Context Menu. Microsoft System File Checker is a useful, built-in utility that can scan for and restore corrupted files in Windows.
Timeline is a new feature in Windows 10 Spring Update. If you like to use Timeline frequently, you can add it to your Context menu (right-click) with this registry hack.
Add Unblock File Context Menu contains the registry files to add Unblock folders when you right-click on a folder. This tweak is included as part of MajorGeeks Registry Tweaks.
Add VBScript Script File to New Context Menu in Windows 10 contains the registry files to add or remove the option to create a new VBScript Script File from the Context Menu.
Add Windows Defender Firewall Context Menu contains the registry file for quick access to Windows Defender Firewall settings when you right-click on your Desktop.
Add Windows Defender to the Context Menu in Windows 10 contains the registry files to add Windows Defender to your Context Menu so you can access Windows Defender to scan a file or folder, and access Windows Defender and Security from the Desktop.
Always, Sometimes, or Never Combine Taskbar Buttons in Windows 10 contains the batch files to modify how the Taskbar buttons appear, which can be done in Settings as explained in this tutorial.
An App Default Was Reset Error in Windows 10 contains a registry script to fix and stop getting notifications that 'An app default was reset' and 'An app caused a problem.'
Are You Sure You Want to Run This File Registry Fix disables the prompt for most file types that pop up a window saying "The publisher could not be verified. Are you sure you want to run this software?"
Automatically Back up the Registry on Windows 10 contains the registry files to create a registry backup in your Windows > System32 > config > RegBack when you reboot as explained in our tutorial.
Blank Windows 10 Sign-In Screen Avatar is a replacement PNG to remove the avatar, or picture, from the Windows 10 sign-in screen as explained in this guide.
Bypass Secure Boot and Trusted Platform Module contains the registry files to add one new Registry Key and three new Registry DWORD's to bypass Secure boot and TPM requirements and install Windows 11.
Bypass TPM 1.2 and Install Windows 11 contains the registry files to allow anyone to install Windows 11 if they have TPM 1.2, according to Microsoft. More details are explained here.
Change OEM Information and System Product Name & in Windows 10 & 11 contains a registry file to change all of your computer's OEM information that can only be changed in the registry as seen in Settings > About. You can make these changes manually, as explained in our tutorial.
Change Text Size for Title Bars in Windows 10 contains multiple registry files to change the title bar text size from 6-24 in the default or bold font.
Change Your Device Usage in Windows 11 contains the registry files to enable or disable Device Usage for one of the six possibilities. You can also make the changes in Settings, as explained here.
Clear ALL Recent Documents in WordPad contains the registry files to delete all of your recent documents listings in WordPad. You can also remove individual document history listings by following our tutorial.
Clear Recent Colors History in Windows 10 contains the registry file to delete a key that stores your most recent 5 accent colors without editing the registry.
Clear Virtual Memory Page File at Shutdown contains the registry files to clear your virtual memory page file. You can also do it manually following these instructions.
Collapse or Hide Apps List in Windows 10 Start Menu contains three registry files to collapse, hide, or restore the default apps list in the Windows 10 Start Menu.
Could Not Reconnect Network Drives Notification Registry Files contains two registry files to enable or disable the 'Could Not Reconnect All Network Drives' Notification in Windows 10 as explained in this guide.
Delete Pending Windows Updates Files in Windows 10 & 11 contains a batch and cmd file to delete the SoftwareDistribution folder, which holds all of your pending Windows Update files.
Disable 'Get Even More Out of Windows' contains two registry files to enable, or disable the 'Get Even More Out of Windows' popups as explained in this guide.
Disable All Advertising and Sponsored Apps in Windows 10 is a registry file that simplifies the process or removing most advertising and app suggestions in Windows 10 as detailed in our tutorial.
Disable App Launch Tracking in Windows 10 contains the registry files to disable 'Let Windows track app launches to improve Start' and search results' and 'Show most used apps setting's in the Start Menu.
Disable AutoEndTasks at Shut Down, Restart, or Sign Out contains the registry files to enable or disable Windows pausing if any apps or tasks are open at the time.
Disable Chromium Microsoft Edge From Running in The Background contains the registry files to stop Microsoft Edge from pre-loading and wasting resources as explained in this guide.
Disable Clipboard History in Windows 10 can enable or disable the clipboard history in Windows 10 in just one click. You can also disable the clipboard history in Settings, Group Policy Editor, or the Registry, as explained in our tutorial.
Disable Downloaded Files from being Blocked in Windows contains two registry files to enable or disable downloaded files being blocked by Attachment Manager.
Disable Featured or Suggested Apps from Automatically Installing on Windows 10 stops Windows 10 from installing promoted apps. Some of these apps include Candy Crush, Minecraft, Twitter, NetFlix, Pandora, FarmVille2, and more. They are annoying and obtrusive. Not any more.
Disable Game Recording and Broadcasting in Windows 10 contains the registry files to disable or enable the Windows Game Recording and Broadcasting features of Game DVR, Game bar, and broadcasting for all users in Windows 10.
Disable or Enable Automatically Hide Scroll Bars in Windows 10 Apps contains the registry files to enable or disable the old-style scroll bar in your UWP or Windows Store apps and Start Menu.
Disable or Enable Recent Search History in Windows 10 & 11 contains the registry files to enable or disable Search History. You can also enable or disable Search History in Settings, as explained here.
Disable or Enable the Windows Welcome Experience Page contains two registry files to enable or disable the Windows Welcome Experience Page as explained here.
Disable or Enable Thumbnail Previews in File Explorer contains the registry and optional batch files to disable or enable File Explorer thumbnail previews.
Disable or Enable Timeline in Windows 10 contains the registry files to disable or enable the Timeline feature in Windows 10. You can also use Group Policy Editor or edit the registry yourself by following our tutorial.
Disable or Enable User Account Control contains the registry files to disable or enable Enable User Account Control (UAC), which can be helpful when installing blocked apps with error messages, including "This App Has Been Blocked for Your Protection."
Disable or Enable Wide Context Menus in Windows 10 contains the batch files required to make elevated registry changes to enable or disable the wider, slightly darker Context Menu.
Disable Right-Click Context Menu in Windows 10 & 11 Start Menu contains the registry files to disable or enable right-clicking in the Windows 10 & 11 Start Menu. You can also edit the registry or use Group Policy Editor, as explained in our tutorial.
Disable Steps Recorder in Windows 10 contains the registry files to simplify disabling or enabling Steps Recorder. You can also make the changes manually in the registry or Group Policy Editor, as explained here.
Disable the Insert Key in Windows 10 contains the registry files to disable or enable the keyboard Insert key on Windows 10. You can also edit the registry yourself.
Disable User Account Control (UAC) in Windows 10 & 11 contains the registry files to enable or disable UAC easily. You can also use Settings, Group Policy Editor, or edit the registry yourself, as explained here.
Enable Mapped Drives in Elevated PowerShell and Command Prompt contains the registry files to enable mapped drives when running the PowerShell and Command Prompt as Administrator, which is disabled by default.
Advanced Indexing Options contains the registry files to enable or disable Advanced Indexing. You can also make the changes manually yourself, as explained in our tutorial.
Enable or Disable Battery Life Estimated Time Remaining in Windows 10 & 11 contains two registry files to see your estimated battery time when you hover over the battery icon in the taskbar.
Enable or Disable File History contains the registry files to disable or enable (default) File History in Windows 10. You can also make the changes yourself, as explained here.
Enable or Disable Hardware Accelerated GPU Scheduling contains the registry files to enable or disable Enable or Disable Hardware Accelerated GPU Scheduling, as explained in our tutorial.
Enable or Disable Modern Standby in Windows 10 & 11 contains the registry files to enable or disable Modern Standby. More information on Modern Standby can be read here.
Enable or Disable Pop Up Descriptions contains the registry files to enable or disable popup descriptions when you hover over a file, folder, drive, or desktop item in Windows 10 & 11. You can also change the setting in File Explorer options.
Enable or Disable Possibly Unwanted Applications Protection contains registry files that can quickly enable or disable "Possibly Unwanted Applications Protection" in Windows Defender as explained in this guide.
Enable or Disable Screen Edge Swipe contains the registry files to disable or enable Screen Edge Swipe on touchscreen devices. You can also use Group Policy Editor to make the changes.
Enable or Disable Shared Experiences in Windows 10 contains the registry files to enable or disable Shared Experiences in Windows 10. You can also make the changes in Group Policy Editor as explained here.
Enable or Disable Taskbar Transparency in Windows 10 contains registry files to enable or disable Taskbar transparency, also known as Acrylic Taskbar Transparency.
Enable or Disable Win32 Long Paths contains the registry files to disable (default) or enable Enable or Disable Win32 Long Paths in Windows 10. You can also make the changes yourself, as explained here.
Windows 10 will download the latest drivers in Windows Update, but they tend to run late, making it a poor choice for gamers and power users. Enable or Disable Windows 10 Driver Downloads contains the registry files to disable Windows 10 driver downloads.
Enable or Disable Windows Defender Exploit Guard Controlled Folder Access contains the registry files to enable or disable Controlled Folder Access in Windows 10 as explained in this tutorial.
Enable the Old Volume Control in Windows 10 is a registry hack to turn on or off the Windows 7 and 8 style Volume Control applet in the system tray. Alternatively, you can manually edit the registry and apply this yourself with this step-by-step guide.
Enable Verbose Messages can show or hide detailed Windows messages whenever you start, restart, shutdown, login, or logout. You can also manually edit the registry or use Group Policy Editor, as explained here.
Hide Firewall & Network Protection in Windows 10 contains the registry files to hide Firewall & Network Protection in Windows 10 from being accessed from Windows Security. You can also accomplish the same with Group Policy Editor, as explained in our tutorial.
Hide the Toolbars Context Menu in Windows 10 contains the registry files to show or hide the Toolbars menu when you right-click on the Taskbar. You can make these changes manually in the Registry or Group Policy Editor, as explained here.
Larger or Smaller Taskbar in Windows 11 contains three registry files to change the Windows 11 Taskbar to smaller, larger, or default. You can also edit the registry.
The MajorGeeks Enable Dark or Light Mode batch script offers users a simple, one-click solution to quickly switch between Windows 11's Light Mode and Dark Mode.
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MajorGeeks Windows Tweaks contains over 200 files, less than 3MB total, including Registry, PowerShell, Visual Basic, Shortcuts, and Batch Files to enable tweaks and many hidden features in Windows 11, 10, 8, and 7 for any skill level. You can browse all of the tweaks individually here.
Make Multiple Taskbar Buttons Automatically Switch to the Last Active Window contains the registry files that allow you to open the last active Window with a single-click when a program has multiple windows open. Video tutorial available.
Manage Default Printer on or off contains the registry files to enable or disable Windows 10 managing your default printer. You can also edit the registry or make the changes in settings as explained here.
Move Libraries Above or Below This PC in File Explorer contains the registry files to move Libraries above This PC or restore to the default setting below This PC.
Move the Windows 10 Search Box to the Top or Bottom contains two batch files to move the Windows Search (Windows Key + S) to the top or bottom of the search screen.
Open Power Options to Control Panel or Settings contains two files to open the Control Panel or Settings when you use the Windows 10 Quick Link Menu (Windows Key + X).
Printers Folder Shortcut contains a shortcut to open all Printers from your Desktop, Taskbar or Start Menu. You can also create the shortcut yourself, as explained here.
Remove 'System Requirements Not Met' Watermark in Windows 11 contains the registry files to remove the watermark Microsoft places on computers running unsupported hardware with Windows 11.
Remove 'This PC Does Not Meet the Requirements to Upgrade to Windows 11' is a registry file that removes the annoying nag in Windows 10, notifying you that you can't upgrade.
Remove Dropbox From Windows 10 File Explorer Navigation Pane contains the CMD files, and instructions, to remove Dropbox from the File Explorer Navigation Pane.
Remove Map and Disconnect Network Drive Context Menu contains the registry files to remove Map network drive and Disconnect network drive when you right-click on This PC in Windows 10 or 11. You can also edit the registry yourself, as explained in our tutorial.
Remove or Restore 'Show More Options' From the Windows 11 Context Menu contains the registry files to easily remove or restore 'Show more options' from the Context Menu in Windows 11. You can also do this from the Command Prompt, as explained here.
Remove or Restore Previous Versions From Context Menu and Properties contains the registry files to remove or restore the Previous Versions from the Context Menu and File Explorer properties tab.
Remove Rotate Left and Right From The Context Menu can remove or restore the Rotate Left and Rotate Right Context Menu when you right-click on an image in Windows 10 & 11.
Reset and Clear Print Spooler in Windows contains a batch file and PowerShell script to simplify using the Command Prompt to reset and clear the print spooler, which can often resolve the problem of stuck printing jobs in your queue.
Reset File Explorer Navigation Pane Width to Default contains the registry files to restore the File Explorer Navigation Pane to the default width. You can also do this by deleting a registry key, as explained in our tutorial.
Reset Microsoft Paint Default Position and Size in Windows 10 contains the registry files to delete three registry keys, which will reset Windows Paint to the default position, size, and color.
Reset Quick Settings in Windows 11 contains a single batch file to reset Quick Settings if it is not working, freezing, or you can edit your Quick Settings.
Reset Task Manager to Default in Windows 10 is a simple registry file that, once double-clicked, will reset your Task Manager back to its default settings and view.
The Taskbar and overflow icons can often become corrupted, display incorrectly, or show icons from programs deleted or removed from startup. We can solve most problems by deleting and recreating the registry items associated with the Taskbar.
Restore Default Shell Folders are three .reg files to restore the default locations of the most common folders (Pictures, Documents, Videos) as detailed here.
Restore the Classic File Explorer Ribbon in Windows 11 contains the registry files to remove the new Command Bar in File Explorer and restore the File Explorer ribbon you're used to.
Restore Windows Photo Viewer on Windows 10 & 11 contains the registry files to set Windows Photo Viewer as the default image viewer. Video tutorial available.
Show Drive Letter Before Drive Names in File Explorer contains the registry files to move the drive letter before the drive name in File Explorer. You can also edit the registry yourself, as explained here.
Show More Details in File Explorer Transfer Dialog contains the registry files to show "More Details" by default when copying files with File Explorer.
Show or Hide Device Performance and Health From Windows Security contains the registry files to show or hide Device Performance and Health from Windows Security.
Show or Hide File Name Extensions in File Explorer Context Menu contains the registry files to add File name extensions to the File Explorer Context Menu so you can enable or disable Hide extensions for known file types at will. Video tutorial available.
Show or Hide Hidden Files Folders or Drives contains the batch files to show or hide hidden files, folders, drives, or protected operating system files.
Show Seconds in Windows 10 Clock contains the batch files to show or hide seconds in the Windows 10 taskbar clock, then restart explorer.exe, so the changes are seen without rebooting or logging out.
Startup Apps Shortcut contains the shortcut to open Startup Apps in Task Manager directly. You can also create the shortcut manually in minutes by following the steps in our tutorial.
Stop File Explorer From Showing External Drives Twice contains the registry files to stop windows from showing external drives twice for those who prefer not to edit the registry with our guide.
Stop Windows 10 From Automatically Deleting the Thumbnail Cache is a registry hack to automate the process explained here of making two registry changes, so Windows 10 no longer deletes your thumbnail cache.
Stop Windows Media Player From Automatically Downloading Codecs contains the registry files to stop Windows Media Player from automatically downloading codecs.
Switch Between Command Prompt or PowerShell on WinX Menu contains two batch files to show either Windows PowerShell or Command Prompt when you press the Windows Key + X.
Switch User Shortcut contains the shortcut to switch users and the missing exe for Windows 10 Home. Windows 10 Pro users can create the shortcut manually, as explained here.
Turn Core Isolation Memory Integrity On or Off in Windows 10 contains the registry files to turn Memory Integrity on, or off, as explained in our tutorial.
Turn Fast Startup On or Off in Windows 10 contains both registry and batch files to enable or disable Fast Startup in Windows 10 quickly. You can also use Settings or Group Policy Editor.
Turn Off First Sign-in Animation in Windows 10 contains the registry files to turn on, or off the animations that appear for a first-time user account or after updating or upgrading Windows 10.
Turn On or Off Notify me if my PC Charging Slowly over USB Notification contains two registry files to disable or enable slow charging USB notifications, as explained in our tutorial.
Turn on or off Fix Scaling for Apps That Are Blurry in Windows 10 are the registry files to enable, disable, or restore the default settings for Fix scaling for apps in Windows 10 as explained in this tutorial.
Turn Optimizations for Windowed Games On or Off in Windows 11 contains the registry files to enable or disable Optimization for Windows Games in Windows 11 for all of your games, as explained here.
Turn the Xbox Game Bar on or off in Windows 10 contains the registry files to simplify turning the Xbox Game Bar on or off, as explained in this tutorial.
Turn Toggle Key Sounds on or off in Windows 10 can enable or disable a tone that plays if you accidentally hit the Caps Lock, Num Lock, or Scroll Lock.
Turn Windows AutoPlay On or Off contains the registry files to enable or disable AutoPlay for devices systemwide. For customizing AutoPlay per device, see How to Turn Windows AutoPlay On or Off.