MCS WinTweaker 2008

MCS WinTweaker 2008 is a feature-rich and user-friendly application that comes in handy for those who want to disable the startup programs easily, modify the appearance of the Control Panel, desktop and system, as well as disable unnecessary functions from Windows Explorer, Internet and applications. It's wrapped in a well-structured and clean interface divided into multiple individual sections (e.g. information, applications, start menu, desktop, tips, Internet), each providing distinct functions.

The information tab displays a basic description of what the tool has to offer, however, it would've been a nicer addition, if instead of the explanation, it would've shown details about the system, like total capacity, free and occupied space or the running operation system.

From the second panel, the app scans the hard drive and displays all the installed programs and from where you can easily uninstall unnecessary ones. The list can be refreshed at any given time. The start menu, lets you block the launcher, find, help, logout, documents icons, along with various functions from the Windows settings and hide the subfolders from the start.

You have the option to deactivate different tools from the Control Panel (printers, wallpaper, screensaver, password manager, virtual memory, users), while for the desktop you can hide the Network Places, Internet Explorer and modify the active desktop properties.

Plus, if you don't want strangers to access specific programs, it's possible to block the registry editor, MS-DOS mode, auto-run from CD-ROM, Windows updates, as well as animate windows, menus and lists, and use smooth fonts edges. From the Internet tab, the tool lets you disable the Network Places, Identification, Access control, and for Internet Explorer hide different general and advanced settings for smoother browsing sessions.

In conclusion, MCS WinTweaker 2008 is a reliable and intuitive utility designed to offer a simple method for managing important and useless commands, applications and icons from various Windows locations