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The thread discusses optimizing Windows 7 for improved performance, with the original poster seeking to automate changes via registry or batch files for settings like disabling search indexing, Aero themes, visual effects, UAC, sidebar, Aero peek, and system sounds. The user inquires about the registry locations of these settings and tools for comparison. A responder comments that Windows 7 is already fast out of the box and advises caution when applying broad registry edits, suggesting that some might prefer staying with older versions like XP for better performance instead. Overall, the conversation emphasizes caution and suggests that Windows 7 generally performs well without extensive modifications.
Thread Author
Hello,

After installing a fresh Windows 7, I would optimize it doing the steps of those guides:

Speed Up Windows 7 - Ultimate Guide To Make Windows 7 Blazing Fast!!! (17 steps)

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Instead of doing this manually, I would use a .REG (and/or .BAT) file.

So, for those steps below:

1. Disabling the Search Indexing Feature in Windows 7.

2. Disable the Aero Theme on Windows 7.

3. Disable all Visual Effects (Sys. Properties > Advanced > Performance > Settings > Visual Effects)

4. Disable the User account control (UAC).

5. Disable the Windows 7 Sidebar.

6. Disable the Aero Peek and Aero Snap features in Windows 7.

7. Change the Power Plan To Maximum Performance.

8. Disable the Thumbnail Preview Feature.

9. Disable all System Sounds (run > mmsys.cpl).

Question A.

What are the Windows 7 registry branches storing those settings?

Question B.

Which Windows 7 registry tool can help me to localize those branches?

Comparing the registry before and after manually doing one of those step.

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regshot | Get regshot at SourceForge.net

Splunk | IT Search for Log Management, Operations, Security and Compliance

Thanks and regards.

 

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you must have a very old box!

7 is blazingly fast out of the box without touching anything!
 

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I would suggest it would be a big mistake to have a single .reg file to perform all those functions in one sweep. You may find a use for one or two later, and it would be troublesome to try and return them one by one. Quite frankly, if you are about to destroy visual effects and sound, plus those other goodies, perhaps , without rudeness intended, you would be better off staying with XP or 2000?
However, there are various tune up program available, which you might find useful? I am sure some members can give you links to them in this thread.
 

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