The Customize section lets you change how Windows looks and behaves. You can adjust desktop icons, taskbar layout, Explorer preferences, and gaming settings all in one place.
When you open the Customize tab, you will see a grid of category cards. Each card bundles related settings so you can quickly focus on one part of Windows.
| Category | What it controls |
|---|---|
| Desktop | Desktop icons (This PC, Recycle Bin, User Files, Network) and desktop behaviors |
| Preferences | Taskbar behavior (alignment, search mode, last active click), File Explorer appearance, dark mode, file extensions, hidden files, and visual preferences |
| Gaming | Game mode, input settings, mouse acceleration, fullscreen optimizations, hardware-accelerated GPU scheduling, and display-related toggles |
| SystemFeatures | Developer Mode, Allow All Trusted Apps, Long Paths, Show Battery Percentage, and Num Lock on boot |
Tap a category card to open its settings page. Each page has sections that group related toggles together.
Use these tools to find settings faster:
Every setting shows a card with a title and description. Flip the switch on the right to enable or disable it.
Most changes apply right away. Some may need a restart of File Explorer or a full reboot.
Behavior depends on Windows version
Some toggles only make sense on certain Windows versions. For example, classic context menu behavior is specific to Windows 11, while other taskbar options may behave differently across Windows 10 and Windows 11.
optimizerDuck now displays Windows10Only and Windows11Only tags on settings that are version-specific, so you can see at a glance if a toggle applies to your system.
Most changes are reversible
Unlike one-way tweaks, these switches are built around enabling and disabling the same Windows behavior. If you do not like the result, return to the same card and toggle it back.
| Section | Purpose |
|---|---|
| Customize | Windows interface and behavior toggles |
| Optimize | Performance, privacy, and system tuning |
