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The tag dword value refers to a data type used in the Windows Registry to store 32-bit numeric values. On WindowsForum.com, discussions cover modifying DWORD values to customize system behavior, such as disabling the Charms bar in Windows 8 by setting DisableCharmsHint to 1 under HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\ImmersiveShell\EdgeUI. Another example involves enabling Aero Glass effects on unsupported graphics cards by creating DWORD values like EnableMachineCheck and Blur under HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Microsoft\DWM. These registry edits demonstrate how DWORD values control Windows features and settings.
  1. Drew

    Windows 8 Eliminate Accidentally Hitting Charms Bar

    For those (of us) that want to stay on the old familiar Desktop when using Win-8, having the charms bar pop up when we touch the right corners of the screen, is just not acceptable. Here's a fix that removes that activity. 1. Open Registry Editor (press Win+R, type regedit.exe in Run dialog...
    • Drew
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    • accidental activation charms bar configuration desktop environment disable charms dword value edge ui fix gaming immersiveshell mouse settings registry screen corners system settings taskbar tweaks user experience user interface windows 8 windows customization
    • Replies: 3
    • Forum: Windows Tutorials
  2. Medico

    Windows 8 Method to Disable Charms Bar

    I found this in another Forum. Many have asked how to do this: Very Cool!. The Charms Bar is still available, but does not pop up until you actually put your cursor in the Top, Right or Bottom Right corner and slide it along the right edge, then Charms pops up. Gives a way to not have Charms...
    • Medico
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    • charms bar control customization desktop disable dword value edge ui eval file explorer fix hkey_current_user immersiveshell mouse movement popup registry settings switch tweaks user interface windows 8
    • Replies: 7
    • Forum: Windows Help and Support
  3. reghakr

    Windows 7 Windows 7 Registry Hacks

    The easiest way to start Regedit is to hit the Window key on your keyboard, type regedit, and then hit Enter. (You can also do this by clicking on the Start button as well.) Before you make any changes it's probably smart to back up the key or subkey you're planning on tinkering with. Once...
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    • aero snap background buttonset desktoplivepreview dword value extendeduihovertime file explorer ie8 title minwidth personalization registry registry backup taskbar previews taskbar tweaks tweaks user interface value data windows 7 windows customization
    • Replies: 5
    • Forum: Desktop Customization
  4. Celestra

    Windows Vista Tips and Tricks: Enabling Aero Glass without a Supported Graphics Card

    :D Hi!!! Believe it or not, there's a way to cheat Vista into using many of the Aero glass effects even if you don't have a graphics card that supports the full Vista Aero theme. Try out this registry edit instead: 1. From the Start menu, type regedit and open the corresponding application...
    • Celestra
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    • aero glass animation blur effect cheat techniques configuration dwm key dword value graphics card memory management performance tweaks registry system performance taskbar user interface visual customization visual effects windows tips windows vista
    • Replies: 4
    • Forum: Desktop Customization
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