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Wynona · Oct 17, 2021

Thank you, Ghot. Got this one bookmarked!

Ghot · Oct 17, 2021

Wynona said:
Thank you, Ghot. Got this one bookmarked!

All but the last one of these are courtesy of @Brink.
I just collected those that I think most people want, first thing, when they install Windows 11.
After folks get these taken care of, they can sit back and relax.

Ghot · Dec 31, 2021

OK....here's another tweak that works.

IF you do this tweak...

Disable "Show more options" context menu in Windows 11

This tutorial will show you how to enable or disable having to click on "Show more options" to see the full context menu for your account or all users in Windows 11. When you right click on an item in Windows 11, you will see a new modern condensed context menu with Show more options...

www.elevenforum.com

...and then want to edit the Context Menu items, see the pic below.

@Spartan wanted to remove "Extract All..." (on the .zip file right click menu), and the above, Winaero tweak, worked flawlessly on Windows 11. I tested this myself, here...

Remove "Extract All" tweak doesn't work on Windows 11

I used this reg file but it's still there when I right click a .ZIP file. I don't want it since I have 7-ZIP installed. Any ideas? Windows Registry Editor Version 5.00 [-HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\CompressedFolder\ShellEx\ContextMenuHandlers\{b8cdcb65-b1bf-4b42-9428-1dfdb7ee92af}]

www.elevenforum.com

Ghot · Jan 27, 2022

The following tweak has been fixed in post #1

Remove the items in the "Recommended" section of Start Menu...

Alexey2912 · Sep 30, 2022

Ghot said:
OK....here's another tweak that works.

IF you do this tweak...

Disable "Show more options" context menu in Windows 11

This tutorial will show you how to enable or disable having to click on "Show more options" to see the full context menu for your account or all users in Windows 11. When you right click on an item in Windows 11, you will see a new modern condensed context menu with Show more options...

www.elevenforum.com

...and then want to edit the Context Menu items, see the pic below.

View attachment 17356

@Spartan wanted to remove "Extract All..." (on the .zip file right click menu), and the above, Winaero tweak, worked flawlessly on Windows 11. I tested this myself, here...

Remove "Extract All" tweak doesn't work on Windows 11

I used this reg file but it's still there when I right click a .ZIP file. I don't want it since I have 7-ZIP installed. Any ideas? Windows Registry Editor Version 5.00 [-HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\CompressedFolder\ShellEx\ContextMenuHandlers\{b8cdcb65-b1bf-4b42-9428-1dfdb7ee92af}]

www.elevenforum.com

View attachment 17361

@Ghot , thanks for posting the sticky. How do you find Winaero to personalize W11 in your expert opinion.

Thanks.

Ghot · Sep 30, 2022

Alexey2912 said:
@Ghot , thanks for posting the sticky. How do you find Winaero to personalize W11 in your expert opinion.

Thanks.

Well, it works... mostly.
Keep in mind that MS is "adjusting" Windows 11 on a daily if not hourly basis.

Like any tweaking program, we have to wait for newer versions for some items.

Alexey2912 · Sep 30, 2022

Ghot said:
Well, it works... mostly.
Keep in mind that MS is "adjusting" Windows 11 on a daily if not hourly basis.

Like any tweaking program, we have to wait for newer versions for some items.

What exactly do you imply by newer versions of some items...… like W11 apps?

Apologize for my ignorance.

Thanks.

Ghot · Sep 30, 2022

Ghot said:
OK....here's another tweak that works.

IF you do this tweak...

Disable "Show more options" context menu in Windows 11

This tutorial will show you how to enable or disable having to click on "Show more options" to see the full context menu for your account or all users in Windows 11. When you right click on an item in Windows 11, you will see a new modern condensed context menu with Show more options...

www.elevenforum.com

...and then want to edit the Context Menu items, see the pic below.

View attachment 17356

@Spartan wanted to remove "Extract All..." (on the .zip file right click menu), and the above, Winaero tweak, worked flawlessly on Windows 11. I tested this myself, here...

Remove "Extract All" tweak doesn't work on Windows 11

I used this reg file but it's still there when I right click a .ZIP file. I don't want it since I have 7-ZIP installed. Any ideas? Windows Registry Editor Version 5.00 [-HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\CompressedFolder\ShellEx\ContextMenuHandlers\{b8cdcb65-b1bf-4b42-9428-1dfdb7ee92af}]

www.elevenforum.com

View attachment 17361

I believe you need to take care of that in the 7zip file associations.
That item on the context menus was put there by 7zip, not by Windows.

In 7zip's File Manager under Tools > Options > System... items moved to the right column will NOT be associated with 7zip.

Keep in mind... I don't "write" these programs (7zip or Winaero Tweaker).
Some of these things you just have to figure out for yourself.

General rule of thumb, always check a programs Options/Preferences... etc.

Ghot · Sep 30, 2022

Alexey2912 said:
What exactly do you imply by newer versions of some items...… like W11 apps?

Apologize for my ignorance.

Thanks.

Newer version "for" some items.
When Microsoft changes something in Windows 11, a Winaero tweak that worked in the past, may no longer work any more.
In those cases... we may have to wait for a newer version of Winaero.

Again, keep in mind, that I don't write these programs. I, like you, just use them.

Always check @Brink's tutorials as well.

Tweaking Windows 11 is kind of like... sculpting. A chisel cut that worked on an arm, may not work when sculpting an... eye.
We need to adjust as Windows 11 changes.

If anyone has particular questions about certain tweaks working or not working... it would be best to make a separate topic concerning that tweak. All tweaks don't work the same for all people or all setups, either.

Again... I don't write these programs. I'm just treading the Windows 11 water, just like the rest of you.
When I have an issue with a particular tweak, especially one that involves a 3rd party program... I check that program's Preferences/Options, I check the tutorials, I check the tutorials, I google the issue.

I try to use ALL the tools in my toolbox. Only relying on one tool for all tasks, is gonna cause a lot of... smashed thumbs.

And, on a side note... I like having 7zip deal with ALL zip files of all types.

This topic is just a collection of tutorials and tools that seem to be working on Windows 11. They are here for ease of access, not because I "have all the answers".

I believe I mentioned this above...

Alexey2912 · Sep 30, 2022

Ghot said:
Newer version "for" some items.
When Microsoft changes something in Windows 11, a Winaero tweak that worked in the past, may no longer work any more.
In those cases... we may have to wait for a newer version of Winaero.

Again, keep in mind, that I don't write these programs. I, like you, just use them.

Always check @Brink's tutorials as well.

Tweaking Windows 11 is kind of like... sculpting. A chisel cut that worked on an arm, may not work when sculpting an... eye.
We need to adjust as Windows 11 changes.

If anyone has particular questions about certain tweaks working or not working... it would be best to make a separate topic concerning that tweak. All tweaks don't work the same for all people or all setups, either.

Again... I don't write these programs. I'm just treading the Windows 11 water, just like the rest of you.
When I have an issue with a particular tweak, especially one that involves a 3rd party program... I check that program's Preferences/Options, I check the tutorials, I check the tutorials, I google the issue.

I try to use ALL the tools in my toolbox. Only relying on one tool for all tasks, is gonna cause a lot of... smashed thumbs.

Thanks again for the detailed explanation.

Ghot · Sep 30, 2022

@Alexey2912

In the words of the famous prophets... Lynyrd Skynyrd....

Say I know a little
I know a little about it
I know a little
I know a little bout it
I know a little bout ~~love~~ Windows
And baby I can guess the rest.

If this song doesn't make you play air guitar or air keyboard, you don't have a nervous system.

It was only my "theory" before, but now I'm sure of it. There is a song or part of a song, for... everything.

Alexey2912 · Sep 30, 2022

Ghot said:
@Alexey2912

In the words of the famous prophets... Lynyrd Skynyrd....

Say I know a little
I know a little about it
I know a little
I know a little bout it
I know a little bout ~~love~~ Windows
And baby I can guess the rest.

If this song doesn't make you play air guitar or air keyboard, you don't have a nervous system.

It was only my "theory" before, but now I'm sure of it. There is a song for... everything.

So true...

Thanks.

@Ghot , I want to post 2 YouTube videos that I like, but is against forum rules?

They are related to personalization, both about Rectify and Wnaero..

Ghot · Sep 30, 2022

Alexey2912 said:
So true...
Thanks.

@Ghot , I want to post 2 YouTube videos that I like, but is against forum rules?

If they can't be worked into a topic...

YouTube Dump

DON MEREDITH "Turn out the lights... the party's over" [video=youtube;saMUmG4HU1E] P.I.P. Dandy Don. for true 'America's team' members/supporters, your memory will last forever. ~~~ Willie Nelson - The Party's Over

www.elevenforum.com

A to Z Song Titles

Post a song title with the next letter of the Alphabet. I'm posting A - next person is B :-) Anyone who had a heart (Cilla Black)

www.elevenforum.com

In fact, we have an entire sub forum for things like that...

Chillout Room

Fun, games and general banter.

www.elevenforum.com

jeffbeish · Dec 5, 2022

Not sure this here but I like this one: Add Safe Mode to Desktop Context Menu in Windows 11 Tutorial

jeffbeish · Dec 6, 2022

Ghot said:
All but the last one of these are courtesy of @Brink.
I just collected those that I think most people want, first thing, when they install Windows 11.
After folks get these taken care of, they can sit back and relax.

My first "Dick Tracy PCs":

Josey Wales · Jan 21, 2023

Ghot said:
Well, it works... mostly.
Keep in mind that MS is "adjusting" Windows 11 on a daily if not hourly basis.

Like any tweaking program, we have to wait for newer versions for some items.

Hi GHOT. I went on 22623.1180 and now my Task bar is not clear? Does that hack still work? if so I can't find it.

Ghot · Jan 21, 2023

Josey Wales said:
Hi GHOT. I went on 22623.1180 and now my Task bar is not clear? Does that hack still work? if so I can't find it.

I dunno. I'm on 22621.1105
It still works on that version.

Latest version: TranslucentTB <---- works on 22H2

Josey Wales · Jan 21, 2023

Ghot said:
I dunno. I'm on 22621.1105
It still works on that version.

Latest version: TranslucentTB <---- works on 22H2

I believe that hack was on Rounded TB. Something about a 1 and a 0??

man00 · Jan 21, 2023

Ghot said:
@Alexey2912

In the words of the famous prophets... Lynyrd Skynyrd....

Say I know a little
I know a little about it
I know a little
I know a little bout it
I know a little bout ~~love~~ Windows
And baby I can guess the rest.

If this song doesn't make you play air guitar or air keyboard, you don't have a nervous system.

It was only my "theory" before, but now I'm sure of it. There is a song or part of a song, for... everything.

Lynyrd Skynyrd sill making music?

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