Title: How to Set Up Windows 10 to Mimic Windows 7 Experience
Content:
Windows 10, the latest operating system by Microsoft, offers a wide range of features and improvements over its predecessor, Windows 7. However, many users still prefer the classic interface and functionality of Windows 7. In this article, we will guide you through the process of setting up Windows 10 to mimic the Windows 7 experience.
1. Start Menu and Taskbar
The first thing you'll want to do is customize the Start Menu and Taskbar to look and function like Windows 7. To do this, follow these steps:
a. Right-click the Taskbar and select "Properties."
b. In the "Taskbar" tab, uncheck the "Use small taskbar buttons" option.
c. In the "Start" tab, select "Use the Start menu instead of Start screen."
d. Click "Customize" next to "Start menu" and uncheck "Show Windows Store apps on the Start menu."
e. Click "OK" to save the changes.
2. Classic Start Menu
To further customize the Start Menu, you can use third-party applications such as Classic Start Menu or Start10. These applications offer more customization options and a closer resemblance to the Windows 7 Start Menu.
3. Taskbar and System Tray
To make the Taskbar and System Tray resemble Windows 7, follow these steps:
a. Right-click the Taskbar and select "Properties."
b. In the "Taskbar" tab, check the "Use small taskbar buttons" option.
c. In the "System tray" tab, uncheck "Combine this taskbar with the taskbar on the secondary monitor" (if applicable).
d. Click "Customize" next to "System tray icons" and uncheck any icons you want to hide.
e. Click "OK" to save the changes.
4. Windows Explorer
The Windows 10 File Explorer has some differences from the Windows 7 version. To make it more similar to Windows 7, follow these steps:
a. Right-click the Windows Explorer icon on the Taskbar and select "Properties."
b. In the "General" tab, uncheck the "Show icons and notifications on the taskbar" option.
c. In the "Navigation" tab, check the "Show this folder in the Start menu" and "Show recently used files in Jump Lists in the Start menu and taskbar" options.
d. Click "OK" to save the changes.
5. Classic Desktop Icons
To add classic desktop icons, follow these steps:
a. Right-click the desktop and select "Personalize."
b. In the "Themes" section, click "Desktop icon settings."
c. Check the boxes next to the icons you want to add, such as "Computer," "User's Files," and "Network."
d. Click "OK" to save the changes.
6. Windows 7-style Power Options
To make the power options in Windows 10 look like Windows 7, follow these steps:
a. Right-click the Start button and select "Power Options."
b. In the left pane, click "Choose what the power buttons do."
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d. In the "Shutdown settings" section, select "Turn off the display after" and "Put the computer to sleep after" options according to your preference.
e. Click "Save changes" to apply the settings.
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