One of the first things I do after installing Windows is to make sure that the hidden files and folders are displayed. Therefore if you want to make some of these changes permanent on a regular basis (each time you install your Windows) or apply them on another computer too, just copy the tweaks you’re interested in to your tweak.reg file. From the View tab you have access to a variety of essential XP settings regarding the looks and behavior of your Windows Explorer. You can easily find it by clicking on the Tools menu in Windows Explorer. So, now that you’ve opened your tweak.reg file and you’ve written ‘Windows Registry Editor Version 5.00’ at its beginning, let’s head on to some serious business: in today’s episode we’ll cover several important optimizations that you would usually access using Folder Options.įolder Options is one of the key-windows of any Windows optimization process. Welcome back to the registry optimization saga! If you’re just joining us, please start by reading at least our first episode, which describes a few rules that must be followed in order for the optimization process to take place successfully.