System Customizer (Windows XP/Vista): Customize Advanced Windows Settings

To access:

From the Individual Tools pane, click Manage System Configuration and then click Start next to Customize Advanced Windows Settings.

What it does:

The Customize Advanced Windows Settings window allows you to adjust a wide range of settings to customize the appearance and behavior of Windows features.

Why use it:

The Customize Advanced Windows Settings window provides an easy way to tweak and fine-tune settings in various areas of Windows. Many of these settings are "hidden" and cannot be readily changed without this tool.

Instructions:

The settings that you can configure are grouped into major categories, such as "Control Panel" and "Right-Click Menu". Next to each category name, the number of associated settings displays.

  1. To open a category and view its associated settings, click on the plus symbol (+) to expand the list.

  2. The configurable settings for the category display, along with on-screen text that provides details about each setting. Change any setting as desired.

  1. To save your change, click Apply Changes below the setting, or click Apply on the bottom of the window.

Note: If you want to undo a change, click Cancel Changes or Cancel.

  1. Repeat steps 1-3 for all the settings you want to change. When you are finished:

  2. Click Exit on the bottom of the screen to return to the Home page.

  3. Click the Close icon (X) at the top of the screen to close System Mechanic.

Super Control Panel (Windows 7 and later): Customize Advanced Windows Settings

To access:

From the Individual Tools pane, click Manage System Configuration and then click Start next to Customize Advanced Windows Settings.

What it does:

The Customize Advanced Windows Settings window allows you to adjust a wide range of settings to customize the appearance and behavior of Windows.

Why use it:

The Customize Advanced Windows Settings window provides an easy way to tweak and fine-tune settings in various areas of Windows. Many of these settings are "hidden" and cannot be readily changed without this tool.

Instructions:

The settings that you can configure are grouped into major categories, such as "Action Center" and "Device Manager". Under each category you will see the modifying actions you can take.

  1. To perform an action, double click it.

  2. Follow the Windows instructions for completing the action. If you are adjusting settings, be sure to click Apply to save them.