Setup tips for Windows 7
If you’re like me, you often don’t agree with what Microsoft thinks are useful features. Here’s a short compilation of the steps I take when dealing with a fresh Windows 7 install, which I’ll update as I apply them to my newest install.
I find nothing more annoying than my computer assuming I want one thing while I try to do another. Â It’s easy to turn off, but hard to find.
Go to the Ease of Access Center, make the mouse easier to use, and check the box to prevent docking.
I only use the “Favorites” and “Computer” groups, so I hide the others (network and libraries).
It requires registry entry changes (right click first to give yourself permission to edit):
Libraries
HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\CLSID\{031E4825-7B94-4dc3-B131-E946B44C8DD5}\ShellFolder
change b080010d to b090010d
Network
HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\CLSID\{F02C1A0D-BE21-4350-88B0-7367FC96EF3C}\ShellFolder
change b0040064 to b0940064
Full link to LifeHacker post.