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January 14th, 2011, 01:30 AM
25+ Best Free Tools To Customize Windows 7
1. Theme resource Changer: A one time install tool that will change your start orb, navigation panel, shell32.dll icons and all explorerframe images and start menu pic frame when you apply any theme that has been setup for use with it.
46886
http://virtualcustoms.net/showthread.php/30902-Theme-Resource-Changer-no-more-dll-editing
2. Windows 7 Boot Updater: One of the advanced tools available for the latest version of Windows which makes the impossible possible. Read our how to change Windows 7 boot screen guide to learn to how to change the default boot screen animation in Windows 7.
40215
http://virtualcustoms.net/showthread.php/32220-Win7BootUpdater.exe
3. Logon Workshop: There are tens of free tools available to change the default logon background. You can even manually change the logon screen background with a simple registry trick. But this tool offers some advanced options to customize logon buttons, font color, and more.
40216
http://virtualcustoms.net/showthread.php/29111-Logon-WorkShop-Advanced-Logon-Screen-Tweaker-For-Windows-7
4.Windows 7 Start Orb Changer v4: Use this tool to create and change the default Start orb of Windows 7 in a few clicks.
40218
http://virtualcustoms.net/showthread.php/32210-Windows-7-Start-Orb-Changer-v4
5. Taskbar Transizer: Want to make your Windows 7 Taskbar and Start menu transparent? Taskbar Transizer allows you set a custom transparency level for Taskbar and Start menu.
40220
http://virtualcustoms.net/showthread.php/32208-Taskbar-Transizer
6. DreamScene Activator: As you know, DreamScene feature is not available in Windows 7. Use this tiny tool to enable the same in the latest version of Windows.
40221
http://virtualcustoms.net/showthread.php/32211-DreamScene-Activator-by-Kishan-Bagaria
7. Logon Screen Rotator: Unlike other logon screen tweaking tools, this tool changes the logon screen background every time you login.
40224
http://virtualcustoms.net/showthread.php/32249-Logon-Screen-Rotator
8. VistaGlazz & Black Glass Enhanced: Tools that enables you install third-party visual styles in Windows 7.
VistaGlazz
40226
http://virtualcustoms.net/showthread.php/32250-Vista-Glazz
Black Glass Enhanced
40227
http://curiouso9.deviantart.com/art/Black-Glass-Enhanced-v0-5-156752713
9. CustoPack Tools: An awesome application to customize icons, cursors, sounds, folder icons, logon backgrounds, and visual styles in Windows 7.
40228
http://virtualcustoms.net/showthread.php/31263-CustoPack-Tools-1.0.0.14-Silent-installer
10. WMP12 Library Background Changer: Changes the default library background of Windows Media Player in Windows 7.
40230
http://virtualcustoms.net/showthread.php/32251-WMP12-Library-Background-Changer-v2
11. Media Center Studio: Customize Windows Media Center by applying new themes. It also lets you create your own Media Center themes.
40231
http://virtualcustoms.net/showthread.php/29304-Customize-Windows-7-Media-Center-with-Media-Center-Studio
12. Taskbar Color Changer: Another tool to customize the superbar. Lets you set a custom color for Taskbar.
40232
http://virtualcustoms.net/showthread.php/29819-Windows-7-Taskbar-Color-Changer
13. Copy/Delete Animation Modder: An excellent tool to change the default copy, move, and delete animations in the latest version of Windows.
40233
http://virtualcustoms.net/showthread.php/29846-Tool-Updated-Copy-Delete-Animation-Modder-v0.6
14. Drive Icon Changer: Use this tool to replace the default drive icons in explorer with custom ones.
40235
http://virtualcustoms.net/showthread.php/32252-Windows-7-Drive-Icon-Changer-by-FunnyFriend2010
15. Folderico: Though you can change the default folder icon without the help of third-party tool, it’s difficult to change the color. Folderico helps you change the color of a folder right from context menu.
40238
http://virtualcustoms.net/showthread.php/32253-Folderico
16. Task Manager Modder: Got bored with the default look of Task Manager? Take the help of this tool to easily change its color.
40239
http://virtualcustoms.net/showthread.php/28822-Tool-Task-Manager-Modder-v0.7
17. Windows 7 Aero Blur Tweaker: As the name reveals, it enables you change the aero blur settings. Read our review about Aero Blur Tweaker to read more about this tool.
40242
http://virtualcustoms.net/showthread.php/32254-Windows-7-Aero-Blur-Tweaker-by-kishan-bagaria
18. Windows 7 Task Pane Changer: Want to change the taskpane background that appear in Control Panel and in some other parts of Windows? Download and use this tool to quickly change the default taskpane background with a custom one.
40243
http://virtualcustoms.net/showthread.php/31533-Windows-7-Task-Pane-Changer
19. Navigation Button Colorizer: Change the color of explorer navigation buttons with the help of this free tool. It’s portable and easy-to-use.
40245
http://virtualcustoms.net/showthread.php/31948-Windows-7-Navigation-Buttons-Customizer-by-Kishan-Bagarica
20. 7Conifier: This is another tool to customize your Windows 7 Taskbar. It quickly replaces the application icons in Taskbar and Start menu.
40246
http://virtualcustoms.net/showthread.php/30489-7Conifier-by-wronex
21. Windows 7 Start Menu User Picture Remover: Don’t want to see the user picture in Start menu? Use this utility to remove the user picture from the Start menu.
40247
http://www.door2windows.com/windows-7-start-menu-user-picture-remover-remove-windows-7-start-menu-user-picture-with-one-click/
22. Windows 7 Folder Background Changer: Like in XP and Vista, you can set a custom background for a folder in Windows 7 as well. Use this tool to replace the default white background in a folder with a custom picture.
40248
http://www.door2windows.com/windows-7-folder-background-changer-change-any-folders-background-text-color-in-windows-7vista/
23. Theme Manager: If you want to install a third-party theme in Windows 7, you will need to manually replace a few system files as well. Theme Manager helps you install new visual styles by automatically replacing the default system files with customized ones.
40249
http://virtualcustoms.net/showthread.php/29971-Theme-Manager-Windows-7-by-bickelk
24. Taskbar Thumbnail Tweaker: The thumbnail preview that appears when you hover the mouse cursor over an opened application in Taskbar can be customized using this tool.
40250
http://www.thewindowsclub.com/windows-7-taskbar-thumbnail-customizer-released
25. Windows 7 Tray Icons Changer: A simple tool to replace the default network, firewall and volume icons in notification area (system tray) with custom ones.
40251
http://virtualcustoms.net/showthread.php/32038-Windows-7-Tray-Icons-Changer-by-Kishan-Bagaria
26. AeroTuner: Lets you change Aero color, aero stripes, and blur with a few mouse clicks.
40252
http://virtualcustoms.net/showthread.php/31280-AeroTuner-by-hb860
27. 7 Library Icons Changer: Replace the default library icons with the help of this free tool.
40254
http://virtualcustoms.net/showthread.php/32255-7LiBraryIconsChanger.INC-by-frank1n
1. Theme resource Changer: A one time install tool that will change your start orb, navigation panel, shell32.dll icons and all explorerframe images and start menu pic frame when you apply any theme that has been setup for use with it.
46886
http://virtualcustoms.net/showthread.php/30902-Theme-Resource-Changer-no-more-dll-editing
2. Windows 7 Boot Updater: One of the advanced tools available for the latest version of Windows which makes the impossible possible. Read our how to change Windows 7 boot screen guide to learn to how to change the default boot screen animation in Windows 7.
40215
http://virtualcustoms.net/showthread.php/32220-Win7BootUpdater.exe
3. Logon Workshop: There are tens of free tools available to change the default logon background. You can even manually change the logon screen background with a simple registry trick. But this tool offers some advanced options to customize logon buttons, font color, and more.
40216
http://virtualcustoms.net/showthread.php/29111-Logon-WorkShop-Advanced-Logon-Screen-Tweaker-For-Windows-7
4.Windows 7 Start Orb Changer v4: Use this tool to create and change the default Start orb of Windows 7 in a few clicks.
40218
http://virtualcustoms.net/showthread.php/32210-Windows-7-Start-Orb-Changer-v4
5. Taskbar Transizer: Want to make your Windows 7 Taskbar and Start menu transparent? Taskbar Transizer allows you set a custom transparency level for Taskbar and Start menu.
40220
http://virtualcustoms.net/showthread.php/32208-Taskbar-Transizer
6. DreamScene Activator: As you know, DreamScene feature is not available in Windows 7. Use this tiny tool to enable the same in the latest version of Windows.
40221
http://virtualcustoms.net/showthread.php/32211-DreamScene-Activator-by-Kishan-Bagaria
7. Logon Screen Rotator: Unlike other logon screen tweaking tools, this tool changes the logon screen background every time you login.
40224
http://virtualcustoms.net/showthread.php/32249-Logon-Screen-Rotator
8. VistaGlazz & Black Glass Enhanced: Tools that enables you install third-party visual styles in Windows 7.
VistaGlazz
40226
http://virtualcustoms.net/showthread.php/32250-Vista-Glazz
Black Glass Enhanced
40227
http://curiouso9.deviantart.com/art/Black-Glass-Enhanced-v0-5-156752713
9. CustoPack Tools: An awesome application to customize icons, cursors, sounds, folder icons, logon backgrounds, and visual styles in Windows 7.
40228
http://virtualcustoms.net/showthread.php/31263-CustoPack-Tools-1.0.0.14-Silent-installer
10. WMP12 Library Background Changer: Changes the default library background of Windows Media Player in Windows 7.
40230
http://virtualcustoms.net/showthread.php/32251-WMP12-Library-Background-Changer-v2
11. Media Center Studio: Customize Windows Media Center by applying new themes. It also lets you create your own Media Center themes.
40231
http://virtualcustoms.net/showthread.php/29304-Customize-Windows-7-Media-Center-with-Media-Center-Studio
12. Taskbar Color Changer: Another tool to customize the superbar. Lets you set a custom color for Taskbar.
40232
http://virtualcustoms.net/showthread.php/29819-Windows-7-Taskbar-Color-Changer
13. Copy/Delete Animation Modder: An excellent tool to change the default copy, move, and delete animations in the latest version of Windows.
40233
http://virtualcustoms.net/showthread.php/29846-Tool-Updated-Copy-Delete-Animation-Modder-v0.6
14. Drive Icon Changer: Use this tool to replace the default drive icons in explorer with custom ones.
40235
http://virtualcustoms.net/showthread.php/32252-Windows-7-Drive-Icon-Changer-by-FunnyFriend2010
15. Folderico: Though you can change the default folder icon without the help of third-party tool, it’s difficult to change the color. Folderico helps you change the color of a folder right from context menu.
40238
http://virtualcustoms.net/showthread.php/32253-Folderico
16. Task Manager Modder: Got bored with the default look of Task Manager? Take the help of this tool to easily change its color.
40239
http://virtualcustoms.net/showthread.php/28822-Tool-Task-Manager-Modder-v0.7
17. Windows 7 Aero Blur Tweaker: As the name reveals, it enables you change the aero blur settings. Read our review about Aero Blur Tweaker to read more about this tool.
40242
http://virtualcustoms.net/showthread.php/32254-Windows-7-Aero-Blur-Tweaker-by-kishan-bagaria
18. Windows 7 Task Pane Changer: Want to change the taskpane background that appear in Control Panel and in some other parts of Windows? Download and use this tool to quickly change the default taskpane background with a custom one.
40243
http://virtualcustoms.net/showthread.php/31533-Windows-7-Task-Pane-Changer
19. Navigation Button Colorizer: Change the color of explorer navigation buttons with the help of this free tool. It’s portable and easy-to-use.
40245
http://virtualcustoms.net/showthread.php/31948-Windows-7-Navigation-Buttons-Customizer-by-Kishan-Bagarica
20. 7Conifier: This is another tool to customize your Windows 7 Taskbar. It quickly replaces the application icons in Taskbar and Start menu.
40246
http://virtualcustoms.net/showthread.php/30489-7Conifier-by-wronex
21. Windows 7 Start Menu User Picture Remover: Don’t want to see the user picture in Start menu? Use this utility to remove the user picture from the Start menu.
40247
http://www.door2windows.com/windows-7-start-menu-user-picture-remover-remove-windows-7-start-menu-user-picture-with-one-click/
22. Windows 7 Folder Background Changer: Like in XP and Vista, you can set a custom background for a folder in Windows 7 as well. Use this tool to replace the default white background in a folder with a custom picture.
40248
http://www.door2windows.com/windows-7-folder-background-changer-change-any-folders-background-text-color-in-windows-7vista/
23. Theme Manager: If you want to install a third-party theme in Windows 7, you will need to manually replace a few system files as well. Theme Manager helps you install new visual styles by automatically replacing the default system files with customized ones.
40249
http://virtualcustoms.net/showthread.php/29971-Theme-Manager-Windows-7-by-bickelk
24. Taskbar Thumbnail Tweaker: The thumbnail preview that appears when you hover the mouse cursor over an opened application in Taskbar can be customized using this tool.
40250
http://www.thewindowsclub.com/windows-7-taskbar-thumbnail-customizer-released
25. Windows 7 Tray Icons Changer: A simple tool to replace the default network, firewall and volume icons in notification area (system tray) with custom ones.
40251
http://virtualcustoms.net/showthread.php/32038-Windows-7-Tray-Icons-Changer-by-Kishan-Bagaria
26. AeroTuner: Lets you change Aero color, aero stripes, and blur with a few mouse clicks.
40252
http://virtualcustoms.net/showthread.php/31280-AeroTuner-by-hb860
27. 7 Library Icons Changer: Replace the default library icons with the help of this free tool.
40254
http://virtualcustoms.net/showthread.php/32255-7LiBraryIconsChanger.INC-by-frank1n