Using Windows 7 Group Policy to "slim down" the system

From the Windows XP era, we know that the Group Policy feature can be used to optimize the system, including making the system more secure and efficient. Again, this has been inherited in Windows 7 (hereafter referred to as Win7). This article will explain how to use Group Policy to slim down Win7 in three aspects and make Win7 more efficient.

Note: The Group Policy feature is only available in Win7 Professional, Ultimate and Enterprise editions.

First, streamline system functions

Win7 is very powerful and considerate, comes with many useful functions, such as system restore function and burning function, the former can quickly restore the system to "before accident" The state of the latter makes it easy to burn a disc. However, due to the difference in computer configuration and user needs, it is sometimes necessary to turn off some of the system's own functions to make the computer run faster!

Disabling the built-in burning makes the operation more convenient to my heart

Win7 has integrated the recording function, the function is not weak, and the operation is convenient. However, this feature is not perfect, as long as the recorder is connected, Windows Explorer will be on standby, which will undoubtedly affect system performance and resource manager execution speed. In addition, after all, it is not professional burning software, and the function and flexibility are naturally limited. Therefore, for users with higher requirements for burning, you can consider disabling.

Expand User Configuration → Administrative Templates → Windows Components → Windows Explorer, go to “Delete CD Burning” and enable this policy (as shown in Figure 1).

Tip: If you enable this setting, all features that allow the recorder to be used in Windows Explorer will be invalid. Of course, this setting will not prevent users from using a third-party application to burn a disc using a recorder.

Disabling System Restore Saving System Resources

Although Win7's system restore function is very powerful, it can be easily restored to the state before the "error" with a click of the mouse. However, system restores take up disk space, especially the longer it takes to use, the more space it takes, so for computers that are not well-configured, consider disabling this feature.

Expand Computer Configuration→Administrative Templates→System→System Restore, enter Close System Restore and enable this policy. Alternatively, you can turn off System Restore in the Control Panel.

A special reminder is that if your configuration is high, try not to disable the restore function. Only if the configuration is low, especially if the hard disk space is limited, you should consider turning off the system restore or making a backup and then disable the function.

Second, remove the annoying tips

Usually use the computer, there will always be some error prompts or inexplicable tips, such as: when the system is shut down, the prompt update is in progress, but the user has to leave immediately; During the operation, a prompt window such as “send error report” suddenly pops up; it is uncomfortable to suddenly jump out of the screen saver when watching the video! If so, let Group Policy help and clear all these annoying prompts. !

Shutdown does not hesitate to update the next install

Once the user initiates automatic update, the system will install the update and then shut down before each shutdown. If you like manual update, you can cancel this setting. .

Expand Computer Configuration→Management Module→Windows Components→Windows Update, enter “Don't show the installation update and shut down in the ‘Close Windows’ dialog box” and enable this policy (as shown in Figure 2).

Tip: If you enable this policy setting, the option "Install updates and shut down" will not appear even if the user has an update to install when the user selects the shutdown option in the Start menu. After starting this policy, after the shutdown, the downloaded system update files will not be deleted automatically, and will not be lost. The downloaded files are also stored in the system directory. You can install the updates at any time in the future, which is more reasonable.

Error does not report the eyes are not bothered

When the computer is busy, suddenly a "send error report" window pops up, you have to click a bit to continue the operation, such a message is really not Less, if you always need to point to some, it is a little trouble, for the convenience of operation, it is recommended to disable.

Expand Computer Configuration→Administrative Templates→System→Internet Communication Management→Internet Communication Settings, enter “Close Windows Error Report” and enable this policy.

Screensavers are not troublesome when watching movies.

There are many friends who are used to watching movies with the Windows Media Player that comes with the system. The problem is that by default, when playing movies, it is very likely Run the screen saver, more disappointing! Although the screen saver can be disabled in the Windows Media Player options menu, you can disable it completely with Group Policy settings!

Expand User Configuration→Administrative Templates→Windows Components→Windows Media Player→Play”, go to “Allow running screen saver” and disable this policy. After disabling, go to “Options→Player→Player Settings” and “Allow screen saver during playback” item has been grayed out (as shown in Figure 3), indicating that it has been disabled, and then want to set, no way!

Tip: If this policy is disabled, the screen saver will not

interrupt playback even if the user selects a screen saver. Who wants to be interrupted by screensavers when they are wonderful? We can't find a way to insert advertisements on TV. Computers, my site, I am the master!