Roll The Mouse Over A Window and Scroll Works

I'm trying WizMouse. Will report back. I don't really want another thing starting with Windows but it would be nice to have the mouse scroll wheel work when the pointer is over a window without activating the window. So far so good and something that Windows should natively do.

Here is what it uses for resources:

Credit: HowToGeeks

Move the Users Directory in Windows 7

Move the Users Directory in Windows 7:

LifeHacker has a good explanation of using junctions

This seems to be an easier way to move profiles with junctions.

This is the same as Lifehacker but clearer (and the one I used)

This is the essentials:

2 cautions:
1. X:\ is probably the virtual repair drive so don't try to perform action with X as an option.
2. Two word lables need to be in quotations "Program Files", or you will get a syntax error.

Enter Recovery (be careful about drive designations)
For most users, this can be accessed by pressing F8 at boot, and choosing “Repair your computer,” but is also present on a Windows install DVD.

robocopy "E:\Users" "D:\Users" /COPYALL /MIR /XJ
robocopy "E:\Program Files" "D:\Program Files" /COPYALL /MIR /XJ
robocopy "E:\Program Files (x86)" "D:\Program Files" /COPYALL /MIR /XJ

rmdir "E:\Users" /S /Q
rmdir "E:\Program Files" /S /Q
rmdir "E:\Program Files (x86)" /S /Q

mklink "E:\Users" "D:\Users" /J
mklink "E:\Program Files" "D:\Program Files" /J
mklink "E:\Program Files (x86)" "D:\Program Files (x86)" /J

Now, reboot. If all goes well, you should see something similar to the image below. Both Program Files and Users directories still exist, but now possess a small shortcut icon.

I did this and it works. I am still confused about seeing the folders on C:  Yes the Users (etc) folder has a junction shortcut symbol but the folders under Useres do not. I presume they are symbolic.

Optimize Services (lazy man's version)

Smart PC Utilities - Download Center

Comments: Today's huge memory and fast processors eliminate some of the importance of optimizing services. If you are a big time gamer the "Gaming Mode" on this program might be handy. If you have an old PC, this program might give it more life. View video here. I have not tried it.
via: Gizmo

Tweak Windows 7 Services with SMART Utility

We are pleased to release SMART (Service Management And RealEasy Tweaking) Utility v 1.0 for Windows 7. SMART is a freeware utility which helps you tweak Windows 7 Services, based on the suggested configurations of BlackVipers.

Tweak Windows 7 Services with SMART Utility : HomePage | The Windows Club

Comments: Just when I said I don't tweak Win7 all that much, here is a "smart" service tweaker. I do some tweaking. And some systems are low powered and benefit from more tweaking than others. What appeals to me as first look about this little program is the "Default Settings" button. It is nice to be able to go back to default if you break something during tweak craziness and want to start over.

Tweaking Windows 7

Ultimate Windows Tweaker is a stand alone tweaker worth trying even if you only want to remove "shortcut to" dialog.

I don't do much tweaking with Window's 7 on a fast dual core. I even leave indexing on. But there are a few things. Maybe I will add them here some day.

Windows Media Center Network Share Service

Go here and follow the instructions. I am not interested in sharing Windows Media Library. Let's see if it perks Win7 up some. I think not running the service helps.

services.msc
Windows Media Player Network Sharing Service
disable