Winaero Tweaker Alternatives

Winaero Tweaker is described as 'Universal tweaker software which supports Windows 7, Windows 8, Windows 8.1, Windows 10 and Windows 11' and is a popular System Tweaker in the os & utilities category. There are more than 10 alternatives to Winaero Tweaker for Windows and PowerShell. The best Winaero Tweaker alternative is Microsoft PowerToys, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like Winaero Tweaker are RemoveWindowsAI, Ultimate Windows Tweaker, TopNotify and Object Desktop.

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  1. Microsoft PowerToys icon

    Microsoft PowerToys

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    Open-source utilities for Windows include FancyZones for window management, PowerRename for bulk renaming, and Keyboard Manager for custom shortcuts. Ad-free, supports multi-monitor setups, no registration needed, lightweight resource usage, and works offline.

    63 Microsoft PowerToys alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

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    • Windows
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    • Most users think Microsoft PowerToys is a great Winaero Tweaker alternative.

    • Microsoft PowerToys is the most popular Windows alternative to Winaero Tweaker.

    • Microsoft PowerToys is the most popular Open Source & free alternative to Winaero Tweaker.

    • Microsoft PowerToys is Free and Open SourceWinaero Tweaker is Free and Proprietary
  2. RemoveWindowsAI icon

    RemoveWindowsAI

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    PowerShell tool for Windows 11 automates disabling and removing Copilot, Recall, AI Actions, typing insights, and AI integrations in system apps, deletes non-removable AI packages and files, installs update package for persistence, and offers a GUI for easy toggles.

    26 RemoveWindowsAI alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

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    • Windows
    • PowerShell
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  4. Ultimate Windows Tweaker icon

    Ultimate Windows Tweaker

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    Ultimate Windows Tweaker 5 for Windows 11 is now available for download! This popular Windows tweaking software adds tweaks for the new operating system and is widely regarded as the best Windows 11 tweaker.

    54 Ultimate Windows Tweaker alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

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    • Windows
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    Object Desktop

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    Transform your Windows desktop with this comprehensive suite offering interface customization, performance boosts, and desktop tools like Fences, Start10, and DeskScapes. Developed by Stardock, it delivers visual and functional upgrades while maximizing OS capabilities.

    6 Object Desktop alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Pay once
    • Proprietary

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    • Windows
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    • Object Desktop is the most popular commercial alternative to Winaero Tweaker.

    • Object Desktop is Paid and ProprietaryWinaero Tweaker is Free and Proprietary
  8. ControlUWP icon

    ControlUWP

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    An enthusiast take on what the Windows 10 Settings app should be and where everything is in place.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Windows
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    WinSetView

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    WinSetView provides an easy way to set, change and manage the File Explorer default folder views or templates.

    22 WinSetView alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Windows
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  11. Toggle-Tweaker icon

    Toggle-Tweaker

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    A script for windows 10 with purpose of tweaking your windows install by removing stuff like windows apps _ Cortana _ Edge.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

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    • Windows
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  12. DFX Tweaker icon

    DFX Tweaker

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    DFX Tweaker is a small and versatile tool designed to get system information and tweak your OS beyond what Microsoft allows you.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Windows
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  13. Win+X Menu Editor icon

    Win+X Menu Editor

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    One of the new features of Windows 8 is Win+X "Start" menu. It is non-customizable part of the operating system. Win+X Menu Editor is my latest work and it serves to provide you a simple and useful way to edit Win+X menu without system file modification.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

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    • Windows
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  14. ElevatedShortcut icon

    ElevatedShortcut

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    It can create the special shortcut which will suppress UAC prompt in case if it is usually appeared, i.e application will be started elevated without any prompt.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

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    • Windows
     
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    CleanAltTab

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    CleanAltTab includes two tweaks for the Windows Alt-Tab task switcher: Remove desktop item, Remove thumbnails. Both or either can be used.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Windows
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