XdN Tweaker is a free tweaking program for Windows XP, Windows Server 2003, and Windows Vista. It sets itself apart from the other tweak programs though by not being filled with options, settings, and "tweaks" that are actually normal options and menu settings of other programs. It tries to fill the gaps that other tweak programs overlook. Instead of just being another way of doing something you could do yourself just by clicking on "options" or "settings" in Windows, it offers features that Windows normally wouldn't allow you to do without digging into the system registry. Depending on if you run the program under Windows XP, Windows Server 2003, or Windows Vista, different options will be available to you (works with 32-bit and 64-bit Windows).
Features:
* Changes the number of Folder views Windows saves.
* Resets the folder views Windows has saved.
* Add/Remove classic Windows 2000 user control panel icon.
* Disable/Enable ATI Catalyst Control Center right click on Desktop (only for use if you have an ATI video card and have the Catalyst Control Center installed).
* Disable/Enable ‘SendTo’ right-click menu.
* Allows you to adjust and tweak TCP/IP settings.
* Disable/Enable ZipFolders.
* Disable/Enable the Outlook Express/Windows Mail splash screen.
Features:
* Changes the number of Folder views Windows saves.
* Resets the folder views Windows has saved.
* Add/Remove classic Windows 2000 user control panel icon.
* Disable/Enable ATI Catalyst Control Center right click on Desktop (only for use if you have an ATI video card and have the Catalyst Control Center installed).
* Disable/Enable ‘SendTo’ right-click menu.
* Allows you to adjust and tweak TCP/IP settings.
* Disable/Enable ZipFolders.
* Disable/Enable the Outlook Express/Windows Mail splash screen.
* Put the File menu above the Back/Forward buttons in IE7.
* Remove or Replace the Search box in IE7.
* Disable/Enable User Account Control prompts under Vista.
* Disable/Enable the “- Shortcut” text under Vista.
* Attempt to force Vista to better save folder views.
* Disable/Enable Windows Media Player Explorer context menus.
* Add/Remove “Take Ownership” to right-click menus under Vista.
* Disable/Enable the Documents item on the Classic Start Menu.
* Changes “Delete” to “Search…” on Recycle Bin.
* Turn off the annoying full screen “black” UAC prompt.
* Enable Classic Search in Explorer and Internet Explorer.
* Disable/Enable Shutdown Reason dialog under Server 2003.
* Disable/Enable Windows scanning AVI files for thumbnails.
* Remove/Restore hidden ASPNET user that prevents auto login.
* Add “Tweak UI” icon to Control Panel (if installed).
Changelog:
- updated interface again to closer match the pre-July 26th look, while still supporting 120dpi.
- more aggressive folder view reset under Vista. under the File & Folders I page, the reset button will also reset the view under the File and Folder III page. (Vista only)
- fixed issue with error popup when removing Take Ownership option under Vista.
For Windows XP and 2003, the .NET 2 Framework is required!
Download: XdN Tweaker 0.8.7.1 - 213 KB, freeware
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View: XdN Tweaker Page
This is my fav tweak of the program. The "black" transition is far from smooth on my machine and I am glad to get rid of it
That's because you are the author
^ What does this tweak do exactly?
^ What does this tweak do exactly?
this page gives some information on the new way Vista handles folder views:
http://xenomorph.net/?page_id=480
Vista doesn't just consider every folder a normal "folder" like previous versions of Windows. it may see things as Music, Video, Document, or Image folders.
setting a certain view to something like "Details" in a folder that Vista sees as "Documents", and then trying to apply that view settings to all folders will only set other "Documents" folders to that view. so opening a folder with a lot of music or images will still be in Thumbnail view.
the tweak set a key in the registry to have Vista treat all folders the same, instead of having different views for Music, Images, Videos, etc.
it's not perfect, because the user's Home folder and the Computer "folder" will have their own views saved, as those are special folders in their own way (and not classified under the Documents/Images/Music/Videos folder style)
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