The default customization options within Windows 11 and 10 are relatively limited.
However, some third-party software packages give you lots more options for customizing Microsofts desktop operating system.
WinBubble is freeware customization software that enables you to tweak the Windows platform in many different ways.
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Here are eight ways you’ve got the option to tweak Windows 11/10 with WinBubble.
Its WinBubble for Windows 10 title makes it clear what platform its intended for.
There are older versions of the software for Windows 7 and Vista.
you’re able to still tweak Windows 11 with WinBubble.
However, some of its customization tweaks may not work right in Microsofts latest desktop OS.
So, considercreating a restore pointbackup before utilizing WinBubble in Windows 11.
WinBubble is a portable app, meaning it doesnt have an installer.
It downloads as a ZIP archive youll need to extract before running the software.
you could extract the archive as covered in our guide onhow to unzip files on Windows.
Double-clickWinBubble.exein the extracted WinBubbles directory to fire up the software.
However, you could change that with WinBubbles Customize Shortcut Icon option.
you could tweak the desktop shortcut icons like this:
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How to Customize Windows Screensavers With WinBubble.
you might tweak those screensavers by manually editing the registry.
However, WinBubbles customization configs for the Bubbles, Mystify, and Ribbon screensavers make life easier for us.
TheSpecifictab in WinBubble includes the options for tweaking those screensavers.
you’re able to change presets for the screensavers by clicking theirPresetdrop-down menus and selecting alternative options.
For example, it’s possible for you to selectGlassy BubblesorMetallic Bubblesoptions with different sizes for the Bubbles screensaver.
Selecting theMetallic Bubblesoption will give you multicolored bubbles shown in the snapshot below.
you’re free to also adjust the number of ribbons or lines for the differentRibbonandMystifyscreensaver presets.
you’re free to also input a width value in theRibbonwidthbox.
When youve customized a screensaver, click theViewbutton to preview it.
SelectSetto save the options.
You might also need to select and set the customized screensaver in the Change screensaver Control Panel applet.
WinBubble includes aMenu Show Delayoption you might configure among numerous other optimization options.
To configure that setting, select theOptimizetab.
Click theMenu Show Delayoption to choose a value less than 400; selectApplyto save the new value.
While youre at it, you could also speed up the Window shutdown process a little.
To do this, select WinBubblesDecrease Shutdown Time for servicesandDo not Clear Pagefile at Shutdowncheckboxes on the sameOptimizetab.
It enables you to add three alternative shortcut submenus to the desktop context menu.
Click theGeneraltab to view those customization options for the context menu.
ClickRunon any Open File warning dialog box to apply.
Then right-click a desktop area to view your newControl Panel,System Tool, orSoftwaresubmenus.
Each submenu includes a variety of handy shortcuts.
To manually take ownership of a folder, youll need to change its security tweaks via its properties window.
Then you’re free to right-click a folder or file in Explorer to select aTake the Ownershipoption.
WinBubblesGeneraltab includes two options for adding take ownership options to File Explorers context menu.
Select both theTake the Ownership of this folderandTake the Ownership of this foldercheckboxes to add those options.
Youll also need to clickApplyfor this tweak.
you could add lots of shortcuts to different context menus with WinBubble without manually editing theWindows registry.
Youll see a shortcut for opening the software you added there.
Click that shortcut to launch the program.
you’re able to remove shortcuts added by selecting them in the Explorer/Desktop box within WinBubblesToolstab.
Then chooseYeswhen asked to confirm the deletion.
Bring up the Control Panel window, and selectLarge iconsfrom theView bydrop-down menu there.
pick the new software shortcut there.
TheMore Policiestab in WinBubble enables you to disable many things in Windows.
Plus, there are also some additional miscellaneous quick tweak tweaks available.
WinBubble is packed to the rafters with many more handy prefs for tweaking Windows to your hearts content.
So, have fun customizing Windows with WinBubble!
