Fresh UI is a fresh solution for configuring and optimizing Windows. Loaded with hundreds of useful hidden settings in Windows XP/2000/NT/ 98/95/Me, this software covers the customizing and optimizing techniques that you’ll be glad to know, such as:

* Customizing Windows User Interface (UI)
* Optimizing system settings
* Optimizing hardware settings
* Customizing Windows application settings
* Controlling user environment with policies

Fresh UI is organized by section for easy navigation and completed with detail descriptions for easy reference.

Developer: Freshdevices
License: Freeware
OS: Windows All
Size: 1.3 MB
Download Fresh UI 8.12 link

vLite is a tool for customizing the Windows Vista installation before actually installing it.

Windows Vista from Microsoft takes a lot of resources, we all know that. vLite provides you with an easy removal of the unwanted components in order to make Vista run faster and to your liking.

This tool doesn’t use any kind of hacking, all files and registry entries are protected as they would be if you install the unedited version only with the changes you select.

It configures the installation directly before the installation, meaning you’ll have to remake the ISO and reinstall it. This method is much cleaner, not to mention easier and more logical than doing it after installation on every reinstall.

vLite features are:
* hotfix, language pack and driver integration
* component removal
* unattended setup
* tweaks
* split/merge Vista installation CDs
* create ISO and burn bootable CD/DVD

Developer: Dino Nuhagic
License: Freeware
OS: Windows All
Size: 1.6 MB
Download vLite 1.2 RC link