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Since Windows 10 is under development and testing, there are many new experimental features
which are put into the OS but are not activated because these features might not be complete and
can cause problems to users. On the other hand, some new features are enabled to replace old
features but Microsoft also keeps the old features in the OS hidden from users.

Most of the times these new and old features can be enabled or disabled using various Registry
tweaks which are applied using our favorite Registry Editor tool.

We have received many emails and comments from our readers who shared various Registry
tweaks to enable new hidden secret experimental features in Windows 10 as well as to disable
new features and to bring back old features in Windows 10.

Instead of creating separate articles for all of them, we decided to put them together in this
exclusive topic for your reading convenience. Special thanks to our readers Ashfaq, Matthew,
Johan and Keshav for sharing these tweaks. Latest Articles
So today in this tutorial, we are going to share a few Registry tweaks for Windows 10 which will
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NOTE: Ready-made registry scripts are given at the end to do the task automatically.

Disable Login Screen Background Image

Microsoft has put the new "Hero" wallpaper as the background image of Login Screen in recently
released Windows 10 Insider Preview build. Interested people can disable or remove it using
following method:
1. In Registry Editor, go to following key:

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\System

2. In right-side pane, create new DWORD DisableLogonBackgroundImage and set its value to 1

Restart your computer and it'll remove the background image from login screen.

If you want to restore Login Screen background image in future, delete the DWORD
DisableLogonBackgroundImage.

Disable New Volume Control UI and Restore Previous UI

Microsoft has added a new horizontal UI for volume control slider in Windows 10 which is shown
when you click on the Sound icon in Taskbar notification area. If you don't like the new UI, you can
restore previous vertical volume control slider using following method:

1. In Registry Editor, go to following key:

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Microsoft\Windows NT\CurrentVersion\

2. Create a new key MTCUVC under CurrentVersion key.

3. Now in right-side pane, create new DWORD EnableMtcUvc and set its value to 0

If you want to restore new volume control UI, delete the DWORD EnableMtcUvc.

Disable New Network Flyout UI and Restore Previous UI

Microsoft has added a new flyout for Network icon in Taskbar notification area. If you don't like
the new UI, you can restore previous Windows 8/8.1 style Network sidebar using following
method:

1. In Registry Editor, go to following key:

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Control
Panel\Settings\Network

2. Now take ownership of Network key with the help of this guide.

3. Now in right-side pane, change the value of DWORD ReplaceVan to as following:

0 - Default flyout
1 - To open Network Settings window
2 - To show Windows 8/8.1 style Network sidebar

Activate New Experimental Login Screen

Microsoft has put a new experimental Login Screen in Windows 10 builds which is not enabled by
default. It features new rounded user pictures (avatars) along with a few other UI changes.

You can activate it using following method:

1. In Registry Editor, go to following key:

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Authentication\LogonUI\TestHooks

2. In right-side pane, change value of Threshold to 1

That's it. It'll immediately enable the new login screen.

If you want to restore default Login Screen, change value of Threshold to 0 again.

PS: This new login screen is under development and contains many bugs, that's why its not
enabled at the moment. Some people have faced problems after enabling this new login screen
such as not able to log into Windows after restart or a clean boot.

Also Check: Download Windows 10 Hidden Secret Login Screen for Windows 7

Activate New Tray Clock and Calendar UI

You can use following method to enable a new Modern (Metro) style Clock and Calendar UI in
Windows 10 Taskbar Notification Area (aka System Tray):

1. In Registry Editor, go to following key:

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\ImmersiveShell

2. In right-side pane, create a new DWORD UseWin32TrayClockExperience and leave its value to
0

That's it. It'll immediately enable the new Clock and Calendar UI in system tray.

If you want to restore default Clock UI, delete the new DWORD UseWin32TrayClockExperience.

Disable New Xaml Start Menu and Enable Previous Start Menu

Microsoft has replaced previous Windows 10 Start Menu with a new one in the latest Windows 10
build 9926 which is a little bit buggy and can't be resized. Luckily, the old Start Menu still exists in
the OS. Interested people can enable the old resizable Start Menu in Windows 10 using following
method:

1. In Registry Editor, go to following key:

HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\Advanced

2. In right-side pane create a new DWORD EnableXamlStartMenu and leave its value to 0

3. Restart, log off or restart Explorer as given here to take effect and enjoy the old Start Menu in
Windows 10.

This tweak will also enable previous Start Screen and you'll also be able to switch between Start
Menu and Start Screen again using Taskbar Properties as mentioned here.

To restore the new Start Menu, delete the new DWORD EnableXamlStartMenu.

Enable Jump List Feature in Windows 10 Start Menu

You can use following trick to enable jump list feature in Windows 10 Start Menu:

1. In Registry Editor, go to following key:

HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\Advanced

2. In right-side pane create a new DWORD EnableXamlJumpView and set its value to 1

3. Restart your computer to take effect and enjoy jump lists in Start Menu of Windows 10.

To remove jump list feature from Start Menu, delete the new DWORD EnableXamlJumpView.

Enable Hidden Secret Dark Theme Mode

These preview builds of Windows 10 come with a hidden secret dark theme mode which can be
unlocked and tested in Modern (metro) apps:

1. In Registry Editor, go to following key:

HKEY_CURRENT_USER\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Themes\Personalize

2. In right-side pane, create a new DWORD SystemUsesLightTheme and leave its value to 0

3. That's it. Now you can enjoy dark UI in all modern apps including Settings app.

To restore default UI, delete the new DWORD SystemUsesLightTheme.

Disable New Windows Update UI and Enable Previous UI

Microsoft has also updated Windows Update UI in the latest Windows 10 build 9926 and some
people are facing problems with this new UI.

Interested people can disable this new Windows Update UI and bring back the old UI using
following method:

1. In Registry Editor, go to following key:

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Microsoft\WindowsUpdate\UX

2. In right-side pane, change value of IsConvergedUpdateStackEnabled DWORD to 0

That's it. It'll immediately disable the new Windows Update UI.

If you want to restore new Windows Update UI, change value of

IsConvergedUpdateStackEnabled DWORD to 1 again.

Replace New Notification Center Sidebar with Previous UI

Microsoft has updated Notification Center (aka Action Center) UI in Windows 10 build 9926. Now
it opens as a sidebar and contains new quick action switches.

Following method will allow you to disable this new UI and restore previous build's Notification
Center:

1. In Registry Editor, go to following key:

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\ImmersiveShell

2. In right-side pane, change value of UseActionCenterExperience DWORD to 0

3. Restart, log off or restart Explorer as given here to take effect and it'll disable the new
Notification Center UI.

If you want to restore new UI, change value of UseActionCenterExperience DWORD to 1 again.

Completely Disable Notification Center in Windows 10

If you don't like the new Notification Center in Windows 10, you can disable it using following
method:

1. In Registry Editor, go to following key:

HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\Explorer

2. In right-side pane, create new DWORD DisableNotificationCenter and set its value to 1

3. Restart, log off or restart Explorer as given here to take effect and it'll completely disable
Notification Center in Windows 10.

If you want to re-enable it, delete the new DWORD DisableNotificationCenter.

Disabling Notification Center will also remove System Tray icons from Taskbar.

Ready-Made Registry Scripts

For your convenience, we are also providing ready-made Registry scripts to do the task
automatically. You'll not need to open Registry Editor and change values. You just need to
download following ZIP file, extract it and then run the given .REG files to enable/disable Windows
10 features:

Download Registry Scripts to Enable/Disable Windows 10 Hidden Secret Features

Extra Registry scripts are also present in the ZIP file to restore default settings.
That's all guys. If you also know about any other interesting Registry tweak for Windows 10, feel free
to share it with us and we'll add it to the list...

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Comments

Kay

Hey Vishal, just a word of caution:

If you try the 'Experimental Login' tweak in Build 9926, you won't be able to log back in after a
restart or clean boot.
You'll have to insert install media and go straight to 'Repair Mode'.

Ronaldo

Awesome collection. Really enjoyed them. Thanks VG. :)

mishasin

Thanks VG for the info and Kay for the warning.

Best regards

Sachin

Hi VG.
I am on windows 8.1
My windows store app is crashed by my fault.
Is here any way to reinstall this app???
Actually i have deleted folder from windows folder.
The name of folder was winsxs... as far as i remember.
Thnx in advance..........

VG

^^ You can repair Windows using setup disc or try Reset/Refresh PC options.

Patrick

@Sachin you can try running wsreset from the run command
 Rusty

For Kay's comment. I have used the "Expertimental Login" for days now. Cold boots.

The only issues I've seen are a transient PIN login error as described in the Feedback App and MS
Comm. Answers boards.

Jack

Can u tell me the product key of windows 10 Technical Preview Build 9841.........
I also get trouble to update in Build 9926

VG

^^ Did you try following?

NKJFK-GPHP7-G8C3J-P6JXR-HQRJR

Jack

Thank u so mch....it workss..

Greg

New Clock and calander tweek doesn't work on my Win 8.1 Dell laptop. Still shows original style

Andre Christian

^^ This tweak is only for windows 10.

Sebastin

@VG There is a way to get old builds like theme with some sort of tweak? The new theme is
making my video drivers BSOD

VG

^^ You can try the hidden Aero Lite theme:

http://www.askvg.com/how-to-enable-hidden-aero-lite-theme-in-windows-8-rtm/

Sebastin

@VG It works, although it looks a bit weird!

But anyway i still got BSODs, the weird stuff is that if i upgrade driver and don't reboot everything
works until next reboot, it looks like continuum start menu/act center/theme is making some
video drivers crash.

VG

^^ Its an incompatibility issue. You cant do anything except wait for compatible drivers. Since
Windows 10 is under development and testing, many hardware drivers can cause such kind of
issues.

stan

disable update ui registry trick will no longer work in build 10049

Ola

Hey GUYS Please How to install .Net Framework 3.5 on windows 10 build 9920 OFFLINE. I have a
previously downloaded 3.5 on memory stick.

Addy

Old Windows Update UI is gone since 10049+

Old Start Menu is gone since 10041+
To disable notification center , Right click on dt/time in taskbar -> Customise Notification Area
Icons -> Turn System Icons On Or Off -> Action Center : Off (It also disables Win+A shortcut)

sagili reddy

Hi
I am using win 10 Tec Pre build 9841. How to update to the latest build. or any isofile to update?

VG

^^ Check following:

http://www.askvg.com/new-update-build-of-windows-10-technical-preview-now-available-for-
download/

Max

I found another tweak.

Enable Taskbar Color (Start Menu stays black)
Go to this key
HKEY_CURRENT_USER\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Themes\Personalize.
By default (if you didn't apply dark theme) there are 4 DWORD (32 bit) VALUES. One of them is
EnableTransparency. If you change the value to 2, and restart Explorer.exe, the start menu will
become black and the taskbar will be the color you had selected in
Setting>Personalization>Colors.

Manik

Hi vg,
i am using windows 10 build 10147, also LG hdmi monitor connect with nividia graphics card, the
monitor speakers does't work and hdmi's digital output not showing in playback devices, tried
many method like show hidden devices in playback devices, reinstalling drivers... still not working
(motherboard audio output works well for other audio devices) help me waiting for ur reply...

Manik

windows 10 build 10162 installation stuck on just a moment screen, how to fix this issue ?

VG

^^ Did you perform clean installation or upgrade from previous build?

Manik

clean installation...

Ayaz

Heyy VG scroll function on my touchpad is not working. I am using win 10 pro build10162
Sony Vaio Model(VPCEH3AEN) laptop.
Please suggest some solution

VG

^^ It might be a driver problem. You should try to upgrade to the new Windows 10 build.

@Manik
Have you used Windows 10 builds in that PC in past?

tibsi

How can set the Windows 10 taskbar icon's size to Windows 7 default (big) size? The Win10
default size is too small.

LuXa
hi,
is there any way to get taskbar transparent with no blur
it stay`s dark and semi transarent...
any suggestions what i can do?

Niklas

Thanks very much for this! Some novelties I find pretty pointless and rather motivated by the need
to come up with something new and fancy instead of focusing on functionality. All the better
there are tweaks like these!

MMM

i cant change into dark theme. my windows build is 10240. i use the registry and also tried it
manually nothing changes. Can you help me?

VG

^^ Try AppsUseLightTheme DWORD instead.

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