Useful settings for Windows 7. Automatic ADSL Internet connection when Windows starts in “invisible mode”

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Some users don't know what to do next. Personally, I have a habit, or, more precisely, an action plan, which is automatically executed after the next reinstallation of the operating system. Therefore, if you don’t know what to do after installing the OS, then perhaps this article will be extremely useful for you.

As an example, we show how to configure Windows 7 after installation. Although similar steps can be performed on Windows 10, 8, 8.1.

First of all you need to check Windows activation. To do this, right-click on the “My Computer” icon and open “Properties”. A new window will appear - scroll down and look at the “Windows Activation” field.

There can be only 2 options here: either the operating system is activated or not. In the latter case, it will be written that Windows is valid for 30 days. And during this period you need to activate it.

The product code is indicated on the disk or on a special card if you purchased a PC with the OS installed. If you bought digital copy of Windows, then look for the code in the email.

Installing drivers

Typically, Windows 7 independently finds and installs drivers for the Internet, sound, etc. But not always. Therefore, if you do not have access to the Internet or sound, find them at the office. manufacturer's website.

It’s easier for PC owners: usually there are disks included with the computer. And you just need to insert them into the drive and install what you need.

How to find out which drivers are installed and which are not? To do this, go to: Start - Control Panel - Device Manager.

Near unidentified devices for which Windows 7 did not find a driver, there will be yellow exclamation marks. That is, in in this case You need to find and install them yourself.

And one more nuance that you need to know. On Windows video card 7 installs a standard VGA driver. But it is not suitable for normal operation. Therefore, you need to find latest version it on the official website of the manufacturer.

If you don’t know what video card you have, then I recommend checking out – ?

Disabling automatic updates in Windows 7

I disable this feature first. Firstly, it is annoying, since updates pop up almost every day. Secondly, I don't need it.

Over the last 4 year Windows 7 worked perfectly: there were no crashes or glitches, no viruses. And this is completely without updates. Therefore, in terms of PC security, everything is fine, and no vulnerabilities or holes particularly worry me.

Decide for yourself whether to disable this function or not. Here, each user determines at his own discretion whether he needs it or not.

Setting up a power plan

An important point for laptop owners. Although you can also configure a power plan on your computer.

The default option is Balanced. If your computer is a gaming computer, or vice versa, it is too weak, you can enable the “High Performance” mode. To extend the laptop's battery life, there is an "Energy Saver" option. But performance in this case will be reduced.

You can also configure when to turn off the display and put the computer into sleep mode. To do this, go to Start – Control Panel – Power Options.

And in the new window, click on the line “Setting up a power plan” and select the right option(you can also select “Never” here).

Setting up Windows 7 after reinstallation

After this you need to configure Windows 7:

Installing programs

After the initial setup of Windows 7 has been completed, you need to install the programs. First of all, antivirus. You may also need:

new browser;
video and audio player;
Microsoft Office package;
video and audio codecs, etc.

P.S. After setting up Windows and installing all programs, it is recommended to create an image working version operating system. So that if something happens, you can quickly restore it. This can be done using special programs or

Despite the fact that Microsoft marketers are tearing their hair out, assuring users that their next new operating system is simply superb and does not have a single flaw or jamb and does not require absolutely any additional configuration, few people believe them.

Moreover, practice shows that operating Windows systems- like Russian cars: in order to drive it normally and not break down for a long time, you still need to tinker!

Let's not remember the problems of Windows 95, 98, Me, XP, Vista - they are already in the past, let's look at "tuning" for the Windows 7 operating system. So, a few tips:

1. How to increase the loading speed of the operating system Windows 7 for multi-core processors

1. Open dialog menu Start -> Run(or press the key combination Win+R);
2. Enter the command in the line msconfig and press OK;;
4. Press Extra options;

5. Check the box next to the value Number of processors;
6. Select the number of cores of your processor in the activated drop-down menu (Default 1);
7. It is not recommended to set a value less than the actual number of cores of your processor, since the system may continue to use the number of cores you specified even after the boot is completed;
8. Click OK and restart the computer;
9. It is recommended to enable (set to Enabled) V BIOS function ACPI APIC Support (entering the BIOS is usually done by pressing Delete keys, immediately after the computer starts booting). This function located in the Power tab.

2. Speed up Windows 7 boot - Automatic login:

If you want to speed up the process Windows boot 7, then you can set up automatic login. This feature was created for situations where one person uses the computer. By setting up automatic login, you won't have to enter a password every time your operating system boots.
For settings automatic login in Windows 7 you need to do the following:
1. Press Win+R on the keyboard (or Run in the Start menu);
2. In the window that appears, enter control userpasswords2 and press Enter;
3. In the window User Accounts on the bookmark Users Highlight your account and uncheck the " Users must enter a user name and password to use this computer";
4. Press Apply;
5. In the window that opens Automatically Log On there will be three fields - Username, Password And Confirm Password;

6. Enter your password in the fields Password And Confirm Password;

After the system restarts, you will no longer need to enter your password and login to Windows will occur automatically;
P.S. Sometimes there may be a side effect of this setting: after rebooting the panel quick launch - "Quick Launch" is not saved - after a restart it is not there.

3. Unlock 5 additional themes for Windows 7:

1. Go to the folder %windir%\Globalization\MCT. Attention! This folder is hidden by default, you must allow hidden folders to be shown!

2. Click on each topic sequentially:

%windir%\Globalization\MCT\MCT-AU\Theme\AU.theme
%windir%\Globalization\MCT\MCT-CA\Theme\CA.theme
%windir%\Globalization\MCT\MCT-G B\Theme\GB.theme
%windir%\Globalization\MCT\MCT-US\Theme\US.theme%windir%\Globalization\MCT\MCT-ZA\Theme\ZA.theme

4. List of Windows programs launched in the Run dialog box:

The Run dialog box is used in Windows to open a program, folder, or document. It allows you to create a task to run with administrator rights. The most famous commands executed in the Run window are cmd (Command Prompt) and regedit (Registry Editor). Knowing the exact name of the command, you can run any system applications or Windows snap-in.
The Run dialog menu is launched either Start -> Run, or by pressing the keyboard Win+R.
To execute a command, you need to enter its name and press Enter.

Russian element name	English element name	Team
Ftp protocol (command line)	Ftp-protocol (command prompt)	ftp
Iexpress Wizard (not translated)	Iexpress Wizard	iexpress
Internet Explorer	Internet Explorer	iexplore
Paint	Paint	mspaint
Windows Firewall	Windows Firewall	firewall.cpl
Wordpad	Wordpad	write
ODBC Data Source Administrator	ODBC Data Source Administrator	odbcad32
Administration	Administrative Tools	control admintools
Backup and recovery	Backup and Restore	sdclt
Notebook	Notepad	notepad
	Turn Windows features on or off	OptionalFeatures.exe
System Restore	System Restore	rstrui
Logout	Log Out Of Windows	logoff
Date and time	Date and Time	timedate.cpl
Disk Defragmenter	Disk Defragmenter	dfrgui
Authorization Manager	Authorization Manager	azman.msc
Windows Task Manager	Windows Task Manager	taskmgr
Driver Verification Manager	Driver Verifier Manager	verifier
device Manager	Device Manager	devmgmt.msc
device Manager	Device Manager	hdwwiz.cpl
Additional hours	Additional Clocks	control timedate.cpl,1
Shut down Windows	Shut Down Windows	shutdown /s
Notes	Sticky Note	StickyNot
Windows account database protection	Securing the Windows Account Database	syskey
Sound	Sound	mmsys.cpl
Sounds (sound scheme)	Sounds (sound theme)	control mmsys.cpl,2
Sound recording	Sound Recorder	soundrecorder
Gaming devices	Game Controllers	joy.cpl
Initializing Security Hardware for TPM	Initialize the TMP security hardware	TpmInit
Screen color calibration	Display Color Calibration	dccw
Calculator	Calculator	calc
Command line	Command Prompt	cmd
Windows components	Windows Features	OptionalFeatures
Management Console (MMC)	Microsoft Management Console	mmc
system configuration	System Configuration	msconfig
Local security policy	Local Security Policy	secpol.msc
Local users and groups	Local Users and Groups	lusrmgr.msc
Download Wizard Windows images	Windows Picture Acquisition Wizard	wiaacmgr
Create Share Wizard	Create A Shared Folder Wizard	shrpubw
Device Driver Installation Wizard	Driver Package Installer	dpinst
Hardware Installation Wizard	Add Hardware Wizard	hdwwiz
Volume mixer	Sound Volume	sndvol
Resource Monitor	Resource Monitor	resmon
Configuring program access and defaults	Set Program Access and Computer Defaults	controlappwiz.cpl,3
Setting up Account Control	User Account Control Settings	UserAccountControlSettings
Scissors	Snipping Tool	snippingtool
Shared folders	Shared Folders	fsmgmt.msc
Disk Cleanup	Disk Cleanup Utility	cleanmgr
Control Panel	Control Panel	control
"Fonts" folder	Fonts Folder	fonts
Downloads folder	"Downloads" Folder	Downloads
Folders settings	Folder Options	control folders
Restart Windows	shutdown /r
Transferring Printers	Printer Migration	PrintBrmUi
Pen and touch devices	Pen and Touch	TabletPC.cpl
Personalization	Personalization	control desktop
Task Scheduler	Task Scheduler	control scheduled tasks
Remote Desktop Connection	Remote Desktop Connection	mstsc
Getting programs	Get Programs	controlappwiz.cpl,1
Disk check	Check Disk Utility	chkdsk
Checking and restoring system files	System File Checker (Scan and Repair)	sfc /scannow
File signature verification	File Signature Verification	sigverif
Conductor	Windows Explorer	explorer
Explorer: C:\	Windows Explorer: C:\	\
Explorer: C:\Users\Your_name	Windows Explorer: C:\Users\Your_name	.
Explorer: C:\Users\	Windows Explorer: C:\Users\	..
DiskPart program	Disk Partition Manager	diskpart
Programs and components	Programs and Features	appwiz.cpl
Event Viewer	Event Viewer	eventvwr.msc
Screen resolution	Screen Resolution	desk.cpl
Personal Sign Editor	Private Character Editor	eudcedit
Local Group Policy Editor	Local Group Policy Editor	gpedit.msc
Registry Editor	Registry Editor	regedit
Registry Editor	Registry Editor	regedt32
Editor title pages faxes	Fax Cover Sheet Editor	fxscover
Resulting Policy	Resultant Set of Policy	rsop.msc
System Information	System Information	msinfo32
Properties of the system	System Properties	sysdm.cpl
System Properties: Advanced	System Properties: Advanced	SystemPropertiesAdvanced
System Properties: System Protection	System Properties: System Protection	SystemPropertiesProtection
System Properties: Hardware	System Properties: Hardware	SystemPropertiesHardware
System Properties: Remote Access	System Properties: Remote	SystemPropertiesRemote
Properties: iSCSI Initiator	iSCSI Initiator Properties	iscsicpl
Properties: Internet	Internet Properties	inetcpl.cpl
Properties: Keyboard	Keyboard Properties	control keyboard
Properties: Mouse	Mouse Properties	control mouse
Properties: Mouse	Mouse Properties	main.cpl
Properties: Mouse: Pointer Options	Mouse Properties: Pointer Options	control main.cpl,2
Properties: Mouse: Pointers (Scheme)	Mouse Properties: Pointers	control main.cpl,1
Certificates	Certificates	certmgr.msc
Network connections	Network Connections	control netconnections
Network connections	Network Connections	ncpa.cpl
System Monitor	Performance Monitor	perfmon
Indexing Service	Indexing Service	ciadv.msc
Component Services	Component Services	dcomcnfg
Component Services	Component Services	comexp.msc
Program compatibility	Program Compatibility	msdt.exe -id PCWDiagnostic
Create a system repair disk	Create a system repair disk	recdisc
Nearby users	People Near Me	collab.cpl
Saving usernames and passwords	Stored User Names and Passwords	credwiz
DirectX Diagnostic Tool	Direct X Troubleshooter	dxdiag
Help Desk Diagnostic Tool	Microsoft Support Diagnostic Tool	msdt
Digitizer Calibration Tool	Ditilizer Calibration Tool	tabcal
ClearType Text Adjuster	ClearType Text Tuner	cttune
XPS Viewer	XPS Viewer	xpsrchvw
Problem Reproduction Action Recorder	Problem Steps Recorder	psr
symbol table	Character Map	charmap
Phone and modem	Phone and Modem	telephon.cpl
Windows Remote Assistance	Windows Remote Assistance	msra
Disk management	Disk Management	diskmgmt.msc
Computer management	Computer Management	compmgmt.msc
Print management	Print Management	printmanagement.msc
Color management	Color Management	colorcpl
Installing or removing interface languages	Install or uninstall display languages	lpksetup
Devices and Printers	Devices and Printers	control printers
user accounts	User Accounts	Netplwiz
Color and appearance window	Window Color and Appearance	control color
Windows Mobility Center	Windows Mobility Center	mblctr
Support Center	Action Center	wscui.cpl
Sync Center	Sync Center	mobsync
Center special features	Ease of Access Center	utilman
Encrypting File System (EFS)	Encryption File System	rekeywiz
Fonts (adding or removing)	Fonts	control fonts
Screen (text size)	Display (size of text)	dpiscaling
Screen keyboard	On-Screen Keyboard	osk
Magnifier	Magnifier	magnify
Narrator	Microsoft Narrator	reporter
Power supply	Power Options	powercfg.cpl
Power Options: Advanced Options	Power Options: Advanced Settings	control powercfg.cpl,1
WMI control	Windows Management Infrastructure	wmimgmt.msc
language and regional standards	Region and Language	intl.cpl
Region and Language: Optional	Region and Language: Administrative	control intl.cpl,3
Region and Language: Languages and Keyboards	Region and Language: Keyboards and Languages	control intl.cpl,2

If any of the list items does not start, it most likely means that it is uninstalled. Many of Windows components can be installed in Start -> Control Panel -> Programs and Features -> Turn Windows features on or off.

5. Keyboard shortcuts:

In many articles you may see text like: Win+R. This word Win stands for the Windows logo key. This key is usually located on the bottom line, third from the left, and is also often duplicated on the right side of the keyboard.

Basic commands/abbreviations:

Win+Up- Maximize window
Win+Down- Restore/Minimize window
Win+Left- Snap window to left edge of screen
Win+Right- Snap window to the right edge of the screen
Win+Shift+Left- Switch to left monitor
Win+Shift+Right- Switch to right monitor
Win+Home- Minimize/Restore all inactive windows
Win+Break(or Pause)- Launch the System element from the Control Panel (Properties item by clicking right click mouse on Computer in the Start menu)
Win+Space- Show desktop
Win+B- Go to the notification area (tray)
Win+D- Minimize windows or restore all windows
Win+E- Launch Explorer
Win+F- Launch built-in Windows search dialog
Win+Ctrl+F- Run Search on your computer from the domain
Win+F1- Launch built-in Windows dialog: Help and Support
Win+G- Show gadgets on top of all windows
Win+L- Locking the workstation (current user session)
Win+M- Minimize all windows
Win+P- Display additional options display (extend the desktop to 2 monitors, etc.)
Win+R- Launch the Run dialog box
Win+T- Select the first item in the taskbar (Pressing again switches to the next item, Win+Shift+T- scrolls in reverse order)
Win+U- Launch the Ease of Access Center
Win+X- Launch Mobility Center
Win+digit- Launch the application from the taskbar (Win+1 launches the first application on the left, Win+2 launches the second, etc.)
Win + "+"- Zoom in
Win + "-"- Zoom out
Ctrl + mouse wheel (up\down) on the desktop- increase/decrease desktop icons.

In Explorer:
Alt+P- Show/Hide Preview Area

Task bar:
Shift + click on icon- Open a new application window
Ctrl + Shift + click on icon- Open a new application window with administrator privileges
Shift + right click on icon- Show application menu
Shift + right click on a group of icons- Show menu, restore all / collapse all / Close all
Ctrl + click on a group of icons- Maximize all group windows

6. Disabling (enabling) unused Windows 7 components:

There are many additional features and components in Windows 7. You can look through them and decide for yourself which ones you will use and which ones you won't. Unused components can be disabled and thus slightly relieve the system's use of computer resources.
To view and disable (enable) additional functions and components, do the following:

1. Open Control Panel;
2. Open the snap-in Programs and components;
3. Follow the link on the left " Turn Windows features on or off";
4) View all components and disable unnecessary ones by unchecking their boxes.

7. Disabling the "Support Center" flag in the tray:

If while working you see the “Support Center” flag appear in your tray and you want to remove it, then do the following.

1. Right-click on the Taskbar and select Properties;
2. Press the button Tune;
3. Follow the link Enable or disable system icons;
4. Set the system icon value Support Center V " Off" and press OK.

8. Changing the function of the power button on your computer case:

By default, the shutdown button in Windows 7 is in the " Shutdown" If you restart your computer several times a day, it would probably be more convenient for you to switch the shutdown button to the “” state. To do this, right-click on the Start button, select the Properties menu item and toggle " Power button action" to state ". You can also select functions " Lock", "Change user" And " Ending a session".

P.S. Personally, for me, the default option is the most successful. Rebooting to auto is not necessary at all.

9. Cancel and change the association of file types with certain programs:

If you have chosen wrong program in the dialog box To open with" and set the parameter " Use the selected program for all files of this type", and also if the program was uninstalled incorrectly, leaving associations in the system with the file types it supports. There are several ways to fix this.

Method 1: Try to associate necessary files with the necessary programs using the same "Open with" dialog
Method 2: Control Panel\All Control Panel Items\Default Programs\Set "Change Program" Associations
Method 3: Search the registry in the thread

10. Disabling tooltips:

You can disable tooltips using the Group Policy Editor.
1. Click Start, in the To start searching write gpedit.msc and press OK;
2. Go to section User Configuration - Administrative Templates - Start Menu and Taskbar;
3. Open parameter " Remove tooltips for main menu items", choose item Enabled and press OK;

11. Create a system repair disk and boot from it:

If you have a Windows 7 installation disc, you don't need to create a recovery disc. If installation disk If you don't have one, you definitely need to create a recovery disk - you will need it sooner or later. You can boot into the environment from the installation disk Windows recovery RE

Creating a system repair disc:

1. Insert a blank CD into the drive;

2. Open Start -> Control Panel -> Backup and Restore;

4. Insert the recovery disc into the drive and reboot;

5. Boot priority from the drive must be set in the BIOS;

7. Select the system you want to restore.

8. Set the switch Use recovery tools... and press the button Further. You will see a window with recovery options.

12. Adding your icon to the list of account pictures:

By default, account pictures are located in the following folder:
C:\ProgramData\Microsoft\User Account Pictures\Default Pictures
You can place your image in it and it will be displayed automatically when you select the option to change the picture account in the snap" user accounts". In this case, the drawing must be in the format *.bmp and have size 128x128 pixels.

13. Removing a lock icon from a folder:

1. Right-click on the folder with which you want to remove the lock icon and select Properties;
2. Go to tab Safety;
3. Press the buttons Edit -> Add -> Advanced -> Search;
4. In search results, hold down the key Ctrl, select the following names: Verified Administrators, and press OK;
5. In the Groups or Users window, select Administrators; and check the box on Full access , then select Verified; and also check the box on Full access;
6. Click OK;

7. When windows appear " Security application error" click Continue.

14. Reduce the size of the desktop icon:

How to reduce or increase the size of desktop icons.

15. Improving the color quality of the monitor:

Windows 7 offers new master Screen calibration (Display Color Calibration Wizard), which will help you properly set the color, brightness and contrast settings, and the ClearType tuner will make text sharp and contrasty. To call the wizard, click Start, enter DCCW and press Enter. Next - everything is simple.

16. Enabling Flip3D - displaying windows at an angle:

1. Right-click on the desktop, select Create -> Shortcut;
2. In the field " Specify the location of the object"enter the following: RunDll32 DwmApi #105 and press Further;
3. Type the name of your future (for example, Flip3D) shortcut and click Ready.

17. Using checkboxes to highlight (select) files and folders:

Windows 7 has convenient opportunity mark files and folders for selection using checkboxes. This is more convenient than selecting objects by holding Ctrl, but this feature is disabled by default. To enable it, do the following:
1. Open Explorer and press the key once Alt- this way we initialize the display standard menu at the top of the Explorer window, which is hidden by default;
2. Launch Start -> Control Panel -> Folder Options and go to the tab View;
3. Mark the option Use checkboxes to select items and click OK;
Now on the left next to each file and folder it is possible to mark them by checking a box, and in the headings of the sorting columns you can put a check mark to select all objects in an open folder.

18. Automatic ADSL -connecting the Internet when Windows starts in “invisible mode”:

1. Open Control Panel\Network and Internet\Network Connections\ADSL Properties;

2. In the tab options uncheck: Display connection progress, request name and password;

3. Place a shortcut in the startup folder ADSL.

19. Automatic VPN connection to the Internet when Windows starts:

1. Open back planner from the menu Start -> Administrative Tools -> Task Scheduler or by running the command taskschd.msc from the Start menu -> Search;
2. Press Create a task;

3. Tab Name -> Connection name, we leave the placement as is.

4. Tab Triggers -> Create -> Start task: When logging in

Actions tab - Create
Action: Run the program
Program or script: rasdial "connection name" user password

Options tab-Create
Check the boxes:
Run a task immediately if a scheduled run is missed
If execution fails, restart after 1 minute.
Number of restart attempts 99.
Uncheck:
Stop a task taking longer to complete

If at VPN connection via the bat file you get error 623.
Rename the connection name to English language and everything should work.

20. Restoring missing sound in Internet browsers:

1. Check the volume level in the Flash player itself;

2. Uninstall completely and then install again:
2.1. Adobe Flash Player. Removal: http://kb2.adobe.com/cps/141/tn_14157.html Installation: http://get.adobe.com/flashplayer/otherversions/
2.2. Codecs in the system (K-lite codeck pack, Shark007 Windows 7 Codecs, etc.)
2.3. Browsers
2.4. Sound card drivers

3. In Internet Explorer, check if you have a checkbox in the " Play sounds on web pages" Tools -> Internet Options -> Advanced -> Chapter Multimedia;

4. Check whether the Windows Audio service is set to start Automatically.
Control Panel -> Administration -> Services -> double click on Windows Audio -> Startup type: Automatic;
5. Click Stop, Then Launch;

5. Launch Registry Editor Win+R -> regedit. Go to thread: HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows NT\CurrentVersion\Drivers32;
Check the value of a String parameter wavemapper. Its value should be msacm32.drv. If this parameter no, then create it.

21. Remove unnecessary text on the desktop:

1. Open with Restorator or PE Explorer files C:\Windows\System32\ru-RU\user32.dll.mui And C:\Windows\System32\en-US\user32.dll.mui and in the string table we delete rows with 715 By 718 inclusive and lines 737 And 738 so that there are no unnecessary inscriptions on the desktop.

715%wsWindows%ws
716 %ws Build %ws
717 Test copy.
718 For tests only.

737 Yours copy of Windows is not genuine
738 Test mode

22. Moving system folders and changing their paths:

Transfer system folders better to do it right after Windows installations, before installing programs and drivers, because When installing drivers and especially programs, directories and shortcuts will be created in these same system folders.

If you use system folders to store files, then transferring the user's system folders to non- system disk, will help you save your files. If Windows crashes, when you reinstall it, the default system folders will be completely erased, with all the files in them.

But if you set your own paths to the system folders, then all their contents will remain intact. Previously in previous Windows versions In order to move any system folder or change its path, you had to edit the value you needed in one of the following registry branches:

HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\Shell Folders
HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\User Shell Folders

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\Shell Folders
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\User Shell Folders

Microsoft, realizing that many users may want to move their system folders, has simplified this task for users by eliminating the need to edit the registry. To move system folders and change their paths, do the following:

1. Create new folder, preferably with a name similar to the folder being moved.
2. Open in Windows Explorer: Desktop\Your Profile(For example: Desktop\Administrator);
3. Right-click on the name of the folder you are going to move (For example: My Documents) and select Properties;
4. Open a tab Location;
5. Press the button Move and specify the path to the new folder you created;
6. Next, the system will ask you: Move all files from old location to new one?(Recommended answer - Yes);
7. Agree with the new parameters by applying them and exit;
8. Reboot the Computer.

23. Quickly adding your own folder or program shortcut to the Computer folder:

1. Copy the shortcut you need to a folder C:\Users\UserName\AppData\Roaming\Microsoft\Windows\Network Shortcuts
Where Username- this is the name of your account (For example: Administrator).

24. Eliminate blinking of games in OpenGL mode:

Rename files:
..\windows\system32\glu.dll- V glu32.dll
..\windows\system32\opengl.dll - in opengl32.dll

25. Reboot your computer into safe mode without using the keyboard:

In order to reboot into Safe Mode, just press the F8 key during boot and select Safe Mode. And to return back to Normal mode, you just need to restart the computer (without pressing F8) and the system will return to its standard state.

But on some motherboards The F8 key is used to select the physical device from which the computer should start booting.
In this case, you must select the hard drive on which the operating system is installed. After pressing the Enter key, you must immediately press the F8 key again until a menu for selecting Windows boot options appears on the screen. You must be able to do this fairly quickly, otherwise Windows will begin loading normally.

If you don’t want to play for speed, there are more easy option solutions:

1. Open System Configuration: Start -> Run -> msconfig -> Ok or Win+R -> msconfig -> Ok;;
3. Check the box next to the value Safe mode In chapter Boot Options;
4. Press Ok and restart your computer.
5. To return back to Normal mode: Being in Safe Mode Uncheck this box and restart your computer.

26. Where are icons stored in Windows 7?

If you want to use one of the Windows 7 icons, you can find most of them in the following files:

C:\Windows\System32\shell32.dll
C:\Windows\System32\imageres.dll

To extract the icon you need:

1. Open one of the proposed files using the program Restorator;
2. In the panel Resource tree open folder Icon;
3. Select any of the icons you like.
4. In the panel Resource tree right-click on this resource and select Extract... > Extract as "resource_name.ico";
5. Select the folder to extract and click Save;

You can also extract all the icons at once, for this:
6. In the panel Tree resources right click on the folder Icon and choose Extract... > Extract all as "Icon" type;
7. Select the folder to extract and click OK;

27. Removing an installed update:

If you have installed an update in Windows, to add additional function, and you don’t like it, then you can safely delete it.
To remove any update, do the following:

1. Open Control Panel -> Programs;
2. Click on the link View installed updates;
3. Right-click on any update that you want to remove and click on the word that appears Delete;
4. If necessary, restart the computer.

28. Creating computer status management icons:

To quickly change the system state, you can create shortcuts on the desktop that allow you to change it with one click of the mouse.

To create shortcuts, follow these steps:
1. Right-click on the desktop and select the menu item Create -> Shortcut;
2. In the field Specify the location of the object enter the necessary command to create a shortcut and press OK;

Locking your computer - rundll32.exe User32.dll,LockWorkStation
Sign Out - Shutdown.exe /l
Shutdown - Shutdown.exe -s -t 00
Dream - rundll32.exe powrprof.dll,SetSuspendState Sleep

29. Deleting data without the possibility of recovery:

When deleting a file or folder, the information is not completely physically deleted; only the “table of contents” is cleared file system. Using the cipher utility, a partial solution to this problem is possible, since it is possible to clear free space on the disk by overwriting it.
The space occupied by the contents of the folder will be overwritten with zeros, then ones, and then a set of random characters in each sector.

For complete removal data:

1. Delete the necessary files or folders from your directory that need to be deleted;
2. Launch the command line with administrator rights;
2.1. Press the button Start;
2.2. Enter the command in the search bar cmd;
2.3. Right-click on the found program and select Run as administrator;
3. On the command line, enter: cipher /w:directory;
directory - path to any folder on the partition to be cleaned. (For example: cipher /w:c:\temp) If you deleted a folder or file from the root of the disk, then you can specify only the drive letter as the path. (For example: cipher /w:c:\).

30. Removing text under a shortcut or file icon:

1. Right-click on the selected icon;
2. Click Rename;
3. Hold down the key Alt, print on numeric keypad consecutive numbers 2, 5 and 5 ( Alt+255) - this combination allows you to add an invisible character to the name of a shortcut or file;
4. If you want to rename multiple shortcuts, when you rename the next one, you will need to press Alt and enter 255 twice. So for the third icon you will need to enter ALT+255, ALT+255, ALT+255.

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The performance of a computer depends not only on the hardware installed in it, but also on the settings of the system itself. The better you optimize Windows settings, the faster and better your PC will work with maximum efficiency.

Ways to tune Windows 7 for maximum performance

Improved performance can be achieved by disabling unnecessary programs and functions that load the hard drive, video card, processor and RAM of the computer, as well as changing the type of operation and enabling some additional built-in Windows functions.

Cleaning the hard drive

The first thing to do before you start optimizing is to make sure that your hard drive is not completely clogged. Please note that there must be free space both on the main partition of the disk on which the system itself is installed, and on all others additional sections(D, F, G...).

There are three ways to clean up the disk: manually, using third-party programs and built-in functions.

Manual option

Remove everything unnecessary programs, games and files. You can conveniently remove programs and applications using the following steps:

Don't forget to empty your trash and temporary files.

Using third party applications

There are many programs that allow you to clean up your disk. automatic mode. One of the best of this kind is CCleaner:

Let's move on to the "Cleaning" block.
In the side part of the “Cleaning” section, mark all the items that you don’t mind deleting.
Click the “Analysis” button to start an automatic system scan for unnecessary files.
After the scan is finished, click on the “Clean” button so that the program begins to independently remove all found useless elements.

Using built-in functions

Automatic disk cleaning is also possible without third-party programs; just follow these steps:

Open File Explorer designed for working with folders.
Open the properties of the disk you want to clean.
Go to the General tab.
In this section you can view disk clog statistics in chart format. Click on the “Disk Cleanup” button.
Check the box for all the items you don't need, such as Temporary Files, Thumbnails, etc. For each item, the system will provide a description that will help you determine whether these files are needed or not.
Click on the “OK” button to begin automatic cleaning.
After the process is complete, return to the “Disk Cleanup” window and click on the “Clean up system files” button.
An additional window will open in which you will be prompted to clear recovery points and shadow cloning files. You can remove them only at your own peril and risk, since without them, if the system breaks down, you will not be able to roll back it to the moment when it worked normally. That is, erasing this data should only be done as a last resort.

Registry settings

The registry is one of the main parts of the system, since all parameters and values are located in it and perform their functions. system settings. If you optimize its operation, then the entire Windows will start working faster.

Clearing errors and unnecessary elements

Over time, the registry may accumulate a large number of errors, error reports, temporary and damaged tasks and other files that slow it down with their number. To get rid of all this automatically, we’ll use the third-party program CCleaner:

Download and install the program from the developer’s official website - ccleaner.org.ua/download/.
After opening the application, go to the “Registry” block.
Check the box next to all suggested options.
Run a registry scan.
Click on the “Fix” button to give the program the right to correct all errors on its own.

Defragmentation

Over time, the registry undergoes severe fragmentation - it is divided into a large number of cells, which are not arranged in order, but in a broken pattern. This slows down the speed at which the registry searches for the files it needs. To reduce the level of fragmentation, you need to defragment:

Download and install Defraggler program from the official website of the developer http://www.piriform.com/defraggler/download.
After launching the program, expand the “Settings” tab.
Enable Startup Defragmentation with the Always on option.
Restart your computer.
When turned on you will see command lines- this indicates that defragmentation is in progress. It will run every time you turn on the computer until you disable it.

Optimization by changing values

By changing values in the registry, you can disable or enable certain functions performed by the system to optimize it. But before that, you need to create a backup copy of the registry so that in the future you can roll it back to its original state if something changes for the worse:

Expand the Run window using the Win+R key combination on your keyboard.
Use the regedit command to navigate to the registry application.
In the window that opens, in the block with the folder tree, right-click on the top section “Computer” and select the “Export” function.
Select the location where the registry backup will go. It is advisable to place it on a third-party medium. If the computer stops starting due to changes in the registry settings, it will be easier to restore it from third-party media.
To use the created copy, just open it and confirm that you want to make changes.

Now, back in the registry, you can make the following changes:

If you don't have enough random access memory, then some can be freed by unloading unused libraries. In the registry, open the section: HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer and create a DWORD type parameter named AlwaysUnloadDll. the value of parameter 1.
If the computer has 2 GB or more of RAM, then applications will respond faster to user actions if the kernel and driver codes remain in RAM and are not dumped into the page file. Open the HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Control\Session Manager\Memory Management section and find the DisablePagingExecutive parameter and change its value to 1.
During operation, sensitive data may remain in the paging file, so for security purposes it is recommended to clear the paging file. In the registry key HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Control\Session Manager\Memory Management, change the ClearPageFileAtShutdown value to 1.
Disable application caching. Open the HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\Advanced section and create a DWORD parameter named DisableThumbailCache, parameter value 1.
Disable automatic updates. Open the HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\WindowsUpdate\Auto Update section in the registry, find AUOptions and change its value to 1.
Improving performance Go to HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Control\FileSystem, find the NtfsDisableLastAccessUpdate parameter and set the value to 1. This will disable recording the last access time of a file. And change the value of the NtfsDisable8dot3NameCreation parameter to 1. This will disable the creation of a special file table for names in MS-DOS format.
Applications in Windows work as in active mode, and in the background. If you want to active applications received more resources, thereby working faster, then in the HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Control\PriorityControl section, find the Win32PrioritySeparation parameter. The default value is 2. The maximum value is 26, but if your system is not powerful enough, then you should change this parameter carefully. Recommended for such systems maximum value 6For powerful systems you can set a higher value.
Configure the Superfetch service to maintain and improve system performance. All service parameters are located in the HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Control\Session Manager\Memory Management\PrefetchParameters section. There are three parameters there that set the operating mode of this service.
EnableBootTrace - disables service tracing. You only need to enable tracing when a service is not functioning properly.
EnablePrefetcher - enable the Prefetcher mechanism (Prefetcher)
EnableSuperfetch - enables the Superfetch service. In this case, the EnablePrefetcher and EnableSuperfetch parameters have the following values: 0 - the function is enabled, 1 - the function is enabled during operation, but disabled when the system boots, 2 - the function is enabled only for system boot, 3 - the function is enabled in all modes.

Reducing the load on the video card

The main load on the video card comes from the visual display of what is happening on the screen. This load can be reduced in two ways: lowering the resolution and changing system parameters. The first option can have a bad effect on the picture: there will be too many pixels, and this is very inconvenient. Therefore, let's consider the second option:

Open your computer's control panel.
Open the System and Security tab.
Go to the "System" block.
Switch to additional settings systems.
In the window that opens, open the “Advanced” tab.
In the “Performance” block, click on the “Options” button.
Check the "Maintain maximum performance" option.
Most of the checkboxes will be unchecked, but you can check some of them back. Decide for yourself which visual effects you are willing to sacrifice and which ones you are not.
Click on the “Apply” button and wait until the screen changes. The picture will deteriorate from a design point of view, but the computer will work much faster.

Disabling unnecessary things

Disabling unnecessary programs and services will allow you to significantly reduce the load on almost all computer components and speed up both the system boot speed and its subsequent operation:

Launch the Run window by simultaneously holding down the Win+R keys on your keyboard.
Use the msconfig command.
A window called “System Configuration” will open. First of all, let’s go to the “Startup” tab.
Here is a list of programs that start automatically when you turn on the PC. Uncheck all programs that you don't need. This list is usually created by you, but there are often cases when programs fraudulently assign the status of autorun and load the system.
Go to the Services tab.
Disable all services not started by the system, but third party programs. Make exceptions for services you need, such as antivirus and software for creating quick screenshots. It is recommended to disable everything else. Do not touch under any circumstances system processes, if you do not know what they are responsible for, otherwise it may lead to system failure.
While in the “Service” tab, do the same steps: deactivate unnecessary service processes.
Let's go to the computer control panel.
Expand the “Administration” section.
Open the “Services” subsection.
Here is a complete list of services running and disabled on this moment. Disable non-system services to reduce the load on your PC.

List system services, which you can try to disable. Please note that this list may be individual for everyone; you may use some services, so you should not disable them:

Windows CardSpace
Windows Search
Offline files
Network Access Protection Agent
Adaptive brightness control
Windows Backup
IP Ancillary Service
Secondary login
Grouping of network participants
Disk Defragmenter
Dispatcher automatic connections remote access
Print Manager (if there are no printers)
Remote Access Connection Manager (if no VPN)
Network Member Identity Manager
Performance Logs and Alerts
Windows Defender (?)
Secure storage
Setting up a Remote Desktop Server
Smart Card Removal Policy
Software Shadow Copy Provider (Microsoft)
Homegroup Listener
Windows Event Collector
Network login
Tablet PC input service
Windows Image Upload Service (WIA) (if you don't have a scanner or camera)
Scheduler service Windows Media Center
Smart card
Volume Shadow Copy
Diagnostic system unit
Diagnostic Service Node
Performance counter library host
Security Center
Center Windows updates

Setting up the power supply

The performance of a computer also depends on how much power it receives. If it turns out that the PC consumes more energy than it receives, it will begin to reduce the level of load on itself at the expense of performance. Therefore, it is worth setting the correct power supply mode:

Go to your PC control panel.
Select the "Hardware and Sound" section.
Select the “Power Options” subsection.
Select the "High Performance" mode and try whether your computer works better or not.
Perhaps balanced mode is still better suited for your type of PC, but this can only be found out through experimentation.
Here you can change the brightness of the screen, this may affect the amount of energy consumed. It is known that most of the received power goes to the screen backlight.

ReadyBoost function

This function allows you to use external drives as mini hard drives. That is, a connected USB flash drive will be able to take over the work with small files: their storage, processing and redistribution. Typically, ReadyBoost transfers temporary files to the drive so that they do not clog the hard drive. You can activate the function by doing the following:

Connect the storage to your computer and open Explorer.
Right-click on the connected drive and expand its properties.
Go to the ReadyBoost tab.
Enable the feature.
Adjust the slider to the number of MB that will be transferred from the drive to be used by its function. This can be the entire memory of the device, or only part of it.

Checking system performance

To evaluate how well your system works, you can use a performance test. It is worth understanding that the assessment may not show entirely objective data, but still some useful information she can give. The scan in Windows 7 is carried out constantly and automatically. To find out its results, you must perform the following steps:

Open the PC control panel.
Go to the System and Security section.
Go to the "System" subsection.
Go to the Performance Counters and Tools feature.
View detailed information about how well the system works. The indicator is based on the maximum possible system performance. That is, how fast a computer can work, and how fast it currently does it. The maximum score is 7.9, normal is up to 3.5, below 3.5 - it’s time to improve performance yourself or change PC components.

The second performance metric is tested as follows:

Open the task manager.
Go to the “Performance” tab.
See how hard it loads CPU and memory. If the indicators are close to 80–100%, then you should start unloading the computer, otherwise it will begin to slow down, and new applications simply will not be able to open.

So, setup and evaluation Windows performance 7 was produced. If your actions to speed up the system did not bring results, then there are two options left: reinstalling Windows, because absolutely clean version will work much faster until it becomes clogged over time, or improvement of computer components. Remember that performance does not depend on one part, but on the interaction and power of all components as a whole. And try to install as few programs and games as possible so that your system remains clean for as long as possible, then the need for optimization will not arise.

The newly installed operating system works quickly, but over time, after installing many programs, updates, filling the computer’s disks with files, or installing an antivirus, the performance noticeably decreases. This article practical guide to optimize some OS parameters.

First, let's use the developer's advice, go to the tab Control Panel and we find.

In the window Performance press Further. Depending on the detected problems, the system will provide solutions. For example, to reduce the number of programs in startup, the button from the window of suggested solutions launches where you need to disable unused applications. To do this, you just need to uncheck the box next to the unnecessary component.

It should be noted that the window can be called up if you enter msconfig in the dialog window Execute.

If a dual-core processor is installed, system loading can also be significantly accelerated. Go to the bookmark and click.

Check the box Number of processors and choose 2 .

To speed up copying to Control panels and section Programs and components select item Enable or disable componentsWindows.

In the section marked in the figure you need to uncheck the box. There is also the option to disable unnecessary components. Eg - Additional components for tablet PC or Telnet server. You need to uncheck the box next to unnecessary component, press OK and after the removal is complete, it will reboot.

To speed up the menu Start back in Control panels press Task bar. On the bookmark Start Menu» find the point Tune.

Uncheck the item indicated in the figure. Don't forget to click OK And Apply.

Let's optimize the work hard drives in the system, open Device Manager and open the item Disk devices.

Most methods to improve performance come down to reducing RAM load. Windows 7 provides another opportunity - technology ReadyBoost. When connecting the flash to the computer in the window Autorun choose Speed up the system.

A window appears with the option to select Device usage and volume Reserved space to speed up work at the user's request.

After changing the settings, the computer must be restarted.

Hello, my dear readers, site guests and gadget lovers.

Not long ago, I noticed that my laptop was not only slowing down, but was completely bogged down in bugs. It was virtually impossible to work on it. After surfing the net, I found a lot useful tips. Today I will tell you what the setting gives Windows performance 7, how to carry it out and what it will give.

Why do you need setup?

New versions of operating systems were originally created for modern computers. However, not everyone has top-end PCs; some still have two gigs of RAM.

Therefore, it is important to carry out your own fine tuning, so that the system is more productive and does not slow down when working or playing any demanding game.

Of course, you can use different boosters, that is, programs originally created to increase the performance of the operating system, but they are ineffective. All manipulations must be carried out manually to ensure that everything is done correctly, with administrator rights.

At the same time, you must not forget about backups of the system itself, that is, about creating restore points. This is especially true for those machines that are used for games.

Cleaning startup

Programs that start with Windows are in special list. The problem is that many of them are rarely used, but they constantly take up resources. Therefore, this list must be cleaned manually from time to time, through the registry.

To open the startup list, open the execute line and write the command msconfig.

and in the list below we turn off everything we don’t need.

That is, for example, the same torrent client. Why do we need it when starting Windows? That's right, we can turn it on later. Turn it off and press OK.

And then, when a sign pops up asking you to reboot your PC, just click the button I indicated below.

That's all.

Disabling unnecessary services in Windows

The operating system has a lot of different utilities built into it, which are not always needed by everyone. Disabling them will have a positive effect on games.

Let's go to start, then we move to control Panel. There we select a section system and safety and go to the tab administration and then click on the section services

Here we disable the following sections: remote registry, computer browser, program compatibility assistant services (for advanced users). They are not often used, so disabling them will not negatively affect the operation of the system. But productivity will increase.

Performance Configuration

Let's go to start, then in control Panel, then into system and security. Here we point at the system and then climb into Extra options and here we choose performance parameters. A window like this should open.

We need a tab visual effects. And here we turn off everything that we don’t really need.