About this tag
The custom tag on WindowsForum.com covers a variety of user-created modifications and configurations for Windows systems. Discussions include troubleshooting custom USB joystick calibration issues in Windows 10, creating custom origami-style cursor sets, defining custom keyboard layouts, and building custom visualizations for Power BI. Other topics involve custom cursor packs that reset to defaults on boot and disabling Windows 10 upgrade notifications via registry edits. These threads reflect community efforts to personalize and extend Windows functionality beyond default settings, often requiring workarounds or manual configuration.
  1. C

    Windows 10 Issues with Custom 6-Channel USB Joystick Support and Calibration in Windows 10

    I'm using a custom 6 channel ANALOG USB Joystick. That is, it has three "joyticks", none of which are buttons. The first 4 channels work fine. But the last two channels do not work properly. The Channels I'm using are "named" Rz, Y, Z, X, Slider2, Slider1. The Slider 1 and Slider 2...
    • Charles Linquist
    • Thread
    • analog axis calibration channel configuration control custom drivers drones gaming hardware input joystick rz axis setup slider usb windows 10 z axis
    • Replies: 1
    • Forum: Windows Help and Support
  2. A

    Windows 10 Windows freezing everytime it restarts after an update?

    Hi guys, new member here so apologies if I'm posting in the wrong place (I also know absolutely nothing about Windows so might have to put things quite simply for me!!) Long story short, I've been having some issues with a game crashing so I posted my dxDiag on a forum for that game and someone...
    • Azaleus
    • Thread
    • crash custom custom build dxdiag failed updates freezing games installation issues laptop restart safe mode scan support task manager troubleshooting update windows windows 10 windows 11
    • Replies: 4
    • Forum: Windows Help and Support
  3. R

    Windows 10 Custom Origami Style Cursor Set for Windows ("Gami")

    Check it out here: Link Removed
  4. Ploppz

    Defining a new keyboard layout

    Hello, Up until now I've been using Linux. I defined my own keyboard layout using xmodmap, and it defines what characters are written when each key, with and without modifiers, is pressed. The file looks like this (to give an idea what I want) I want to use my keyboard in the same way on my...
  5. A

    Windows 7 Custom Cursor Pack Defaults to Aero on Boot: Need Help!

    Hi, i installed a custom cursor pack on my system that looks awesome. It worked perfectly, until some days ago. When i boot the computer the mouse is the aero default cursor. If i change the cursor pack to none and then back to the custom one it works, but it's anoying because i have to do this...
  6. Julezboy

    Windows 8 Custom taskbar texture

    Hi Im new to these forums but I want to ask if there is a free program to change the texture of the taskbar, because as far as my knowledge goes there is no default program on windows 8 to do so. P.S. I am trying to create my own custom theme for windows 8, thanks!
    • Julezboy
    • Thread
    • custom design forum free programs taskbar texture themes users windows 8
    • Replies: 1
    • Forum: Windows Software
  7. Julezboy

    Windows 8 Custom taskbar texture

    Hi Im new to these forums but I want to ask if there is a free program to change the texture of the taskbar, because as far as my knowledge goes there is no default program on windows 8 to do so. P.S. I am trying to create my own custom theme for windows 8, thanks!
  8. T

    Windows 7 Change windows resolution to see more content

    Hi, I have a 1680x1050 lg monitor. Using nvidia custom resolution I can get 1920x1080 (haven't tried the possibly dangerous resolutions, yet) The quality isn't important, but I only get a more or less 3% of extra content with 1920x1080 Can windows generate a for example, 2560x1600 output to be...
    • trozos
    • Thread
    • 1680x1050 1920x1080 2560x1600 content custom display fake resolution graphics monitor nvidia programs quality resolution scaling settings windows
    • Replies: 2
    • Forum: Windows Help and Support
  9. seekermeister

    Coasters

    I know that most everyone here has made a number of these, although they may just have thrown them in the trash. I decided that it would be a good idea to take the name literally and create a custom coaster set. I've not gotten too far yet, because I'm still experimenting with the LS templates...
    • seekermeister
    • Thread
    • coasters crafts creative custom design diy experimentation home decor templates woodworking
    • Replies: 1
    • Forum: The Water Cooler
  10. seekermeister

    Windows 7 Launching A Program Keyboard Hotkey

    I've never been good at using keyboard shortcuts, but I decided that it would be convenient to be able to launch certain programs by this method. I Googled and found a number of returns that give instructions on how to create custom key strokes for this purpose, like this...
  11. seekermeister

    Windows 7 Movie Thumbnail Generator

    On rare occasions, I need to catalog a movie for which there is no thumbnail of it available. Usually I can find something, even if less than ideal, but that is not always the case. I've been Googling for some kind of software that could create an image, as well as a text overlay of the...
    • seekermeister
    • Thread
    • catalog custom editing generator image movies software text overlay the frame thumbnails
    • Replies: 1
    • Forum: Windows Software
  12. V

    Windows 8 Security_HKLM_Only registry entry not found in windows8

    I was unable to download custom Activex control in Windows 8 Enterprise edition. It was fine with release preview. To set the group policy i was searching for Security_HKLM_Only in registry. I am not finding this in registry.
    • vishnu
    • Thread
    • activex control custom download enterprise group policy hklm registry security windows 8
    • Replies: 1
    • Forum: Windows Help and Support
  13. Drew

    Windows 8 Exploring Custom App Development on Windows 8

    Some Folks sometimes may be forgetting that one of the major points of Windows8 is the easy ability to Build Your Own APPs. Whether from the silly, playful, frivolous sort to something valuable, utilitarian & beneficial to a specific work(place) use or need...
  14. H

    Windows 7 extra large moue pointer

    How to set an for those of us withpoor eyesight. I used to have thispointer but how I got it or where it went I don’t know.
    • Herm61
    • Thread
    • accessibility control custom display interface mouse pointer settings vision windows
    • Replies: 4
    • Forum: Windows Help and Support
  15. Y

    Windows 7 Weather Clock Screensaver

    Hey, everyone. I've been scouring the net looking for an effective weather clock screensaver for Windows 7, but can't seem to find one. I'm looking for one similar to the iPad app, which can be seen here: Link Removed I'm not a big Apple fan, but I know someone who has an iPad and saw them...
    • Yomaster
    • Thread
    • application clock custom desktop interface ipad screensaver technology weather windows 7
    • Replies: 1
    • Forum: Desktop Customization
  16. Elaandak

    Windows 7 Software list installer

    Hi everyone.. I'm looking for a software that can create one installer which can install a custom list of applications. Like this: Link Removed - Invalid URL I saw something similar before, does anybody knows something about that? Thanks in advance.
    • Elaandak
    • Thread
    • application creation custom installation installer list software utility windows
    • Replies: 1
    • Forum: Windows Software
  17. Rule34

    Custom "Sig's"

    Bored again ! If anyone would like a custom sig made for this or any other forum , post a request and i will see what i can do. I am not a graphic designer , but i can shift some shapes in PhotoShop. Feel free to ask for what you want ....Hey , i can always say no lol. Link Removed due to...
    • Rule34
    • Thread
    • art boredom creativity custom design forum graphic design photoshop request signature
    • Replies: 5
    • Forum: The Water Cooler
  18. reghakr

    VIDEO World's only actual turbine powered Batmobile [VIDEO]

    • reghakr
    • Thread
    • automobile batmobile custom design engineering innovation lifestyle power turbine video
    • Replies: 1
    • Forum: The Water Cooler
  19. rbeldua

    GFX Team : Renaming GFX request to custom signature request

    since we have been doing a lot of signatures i would like to have your opinion on this matter, will it be better if we rename the request thread from gfx request to custom signature request? because it's easier for members to know where to request their signature. The word gfx (graphics) could...
    • rbeldua
    • Thread
    • art community custom discussion gfx graphics presentation request signature
    • Replies: 5
    • Forum: The Water Cooler
  20. Ciara

    Windows 7 Share Your Custom Wallpapers and Request Designs from the GFX Team!

    In this thread members may like to post Wallpapers they have made also the GFX Team is happy to take requests for a custom Wallpaper :) As a SiFi movie fan this is one I made and please feel free it use it if you wish :) Alien_Cave Link Removed
    • Ciara
    • Thread
    • alien art community custom design gfx graphics request sifi wallpaper
    • Replies: 4
    • Forum: Desktop Customization