Enlarge the Windows Open File Dialog Box
It is really painful to open a file (using the open dialog) in Windows XP if the directory that contains the file has a lot of files. Ever had to find a file in the Windows folder or another large folder like system32?
The freeware Windows Multienhancer enlarges the dialog box that displays the files and adds additional information like file size and the date the file was modified to it. This is done by patching the Comdlg32.dll file on the system that holds the information. Note that this works only if the version of the dynamic link library is supported by Windows Multienhancer.
To check if the dll is supported right-click it in the windows\system32 folder and selected properties. Select the version tab and compare the version number that is displayed to the versions that are patchable by Windows Multienhancer.
If the file can be patched a new size for the dialog box will be automatically suggested but you can change it if you like.
The freeware can also patch annoying message boxes in Outlook Express and Internet Explorer. Four messages are removed in Outlook Express, those are:
- You are currently working offline. Would you like to go online now?
- No connection to the internet is currently available.... Click Try Again to attempt to connect ?
- Would you like to hangup the modem before going offline?
- You have unsent messages in your Outbox. Do you want to send them now?
Finally two messages can be removed in the Internet Explorer, those are:
- The webpage you requested is not available offline. To view this page click Connect
- No connection to the internet is currently available..... Click Try Aagain to connect.
To do this it has to patch the files Comdlg32.DLL, Wininet.DLL, Msoe.DLL.
Update: Please note that while the program may be useful for earlier versions of the Windows operating system like Windows XP, it is not necessary anymore for newer versions of Windows as you can resize the window of the open file dialog window natively in those operating system. To do that, simply move the mouse cursor to the border of the window, click and hold down the left mouse button and drag and drop it to resize the window.
Update 2: The program is no longer available and not needed anymore on newer versions of Windows as it is possible to change the size of the open or save box.
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Does it come back after every “moment” update?
Yeah right.. Like this is going to stop defender from running =) This is comedy gold right here.
no ‘about the author’ paragraph?
For permanent disable defender is if removed complete from system no just change permission folder.
Just this is joke.
simpler, load Autoruns (SysInternals)
– filter “Defender”
– untag all entries
– reboot
nothing has changed since my 1st modification years ago
I wouldn’t disable Defender imho, it has too many hidden roots inside Windows itself. One time I tried to uninstall it using brute force scripts and then the Onedrive feature stopped working definitely. A reinstallation was needed and since those times I prefer to maintain Defender untouched. It’s a better method to install another antivirus and it will disable Defender in a safer and easier mode (e.g., Avast is the best in this way, and also Panda Cloud Free is good too).
U are just * [Editor: removed] thats the problem ;p first of all u shall always debloat windows u shall have max 65 services with your drivers for pc and windows own servs. You didnt know what that script did
You can not stop defender from running in background or remove it without some penalty. All you can do is to limit telemetry.
@borts,
It’s probably Smartscreen which is preventing WD from being disabled. Get rid of that and the problem should be solved: https://thegeekpage.com/disable-windows-defender-smartscreen/#How_to_disable_the_Windows_Defender_SmartScreen_via_Local_Group_Policy_Editor
Remove Windows and go for Linux.
Linux sucks dude. Besides it’s not comparable to Windows, these OSes are in different classes entirely.
I use Linux as my daily driver. It’s far more stable than Windows. When’s the last time you used Linux, 2010?
@basingstoke
You’re right, dude. Bro, linux is just a bunch of code that starts before the OS, dude. Brobrodude, that shit ain’t even got emojis, dudebrodudeman! Dudebro, it’s no way near as cool as Windows with its hardcoded abilities to make money off the user, bro. Yo brodude man, you’re the coolest dude ever man, bro. Dude.
Lol what? Windows 7 doesn’t come with any Emojis
Download Autoruns and remove the checkmark from Windows Defender. It doesn’t remove it, but it will never run. https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/sysinternals/downloads/autoruns
Just use “Defender Control”:
https://www.sordum.org/9480/defender-control-v2-1/comment-page-1/#comments
Per this video,
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CLIjr7FyxZ8
it also works on Windows 11 too…
Win Defender, is completly the most succesful free-built in antivirus of Microsoft. Really nice product. Saved my ass a lot of times. Has updated malware database, completly strong defence
from whatever smart screen disables. Or if you want better and more upgrated (paid) program,
you can go further. But defender is always on your side.
Why would one disable Windows (or Microsoft) Defender in the first place?. I consider this to be playing with fire big time. Everybody knows that if one is using another A-V, Defender will be disabled on its own and won’t be in one’s way.
Why would I want to disable Windows Defender in the first place? It’s a great anti virus in my opinion. Been using it since Windows 8 and and never had a problem or a virus. Why mess with a good thing, if it ain’t broke don’t fix it.
How a ridiculous article!
I am thoroughly stunned.
Why Should You Disable First-Party Windows Defender?
I can only think that it is “malice or perversely intention (want you to buy a third-party AV where you can expect a back margin)” to guide invalidation without showing the premise.
No sane company will use third-party closed source programs (such as AV).
As I thought, “Ghacks Technology News” seems to be coming to downfall.