Wintoys has emerged as a standout application for Windows 11 users, offering a delightful blend of customization options and user-friendly features. After a hiatus of nearly a year without updates, the developers have unveiled a substantial 2.0 release, brimming with enhancements designed to refine the user experience.
Noteworthy Features and Enhancements
The latest iteration of Wintoys introduces a fresh logo that supports both light and dark modes, alongside a revamped welcome experience complete with engaging animations. However, the true allure of this update lies in its extensive array of new functionalities, as detailed in the official changelog.
- Settings Restore Button: Users can now effortlessly revert to the original settings with a single click, a feature that applies to system changes as well.
- Classic File Explorer: For those dissatisfied with the current File Explorer, Wintoys 2.0 allows users to revert to the classic interface and remove the Home and Gallery sections from the navigation pane.
- Digital Markets Act Compliance: A significant addition enables users in unsupported regions to uninstall Microsoft Edge by triggering official processes, all without the need to alter regional settings.
- Super-user Tweaks Menu: The Tweaks menu has been enhanced with a Super-user section, allowing users to activate God mode, Developer Mode, adjust User Account Control (UAC) settings, and toggle the User Choice Protection Driver (UCPD).
- Updated System Properties Cards: New and improved system properties cards provide users with quick access to vital information such as storage, GPU driver version, Windows activation key, and system uptime. Hovering over a card on the Home page reveals additional details.
In addition to these exciting features, Wintoys 2.0 addresses several bugs and introduces performance improvements. Users can consult the official release notes for a comprehensive list of changes. It is worth noting, however, that there is a known issue where the Alt + Tab function may freeze the app due to a bug in WinUI 3, which remains unresolved by Microsoft.
Wintoys 2.0 is now available for free download from the Microsoft Store, compatible with both Windows 10 and Windows 11. For those seeking further enhancements for their Windows experience, the latest update for PowerToys also offers a new launcher, improvements to the Color Picker, and additional features.
