Use Windows 8.1 in default configuration as developer machine is hell on the earth. So, here are the steps how to turn Windows 8.1 back to classic…
- Configure your user as TRUE administrator (link)
- Replace metro by classic start menu (link)
- split monitor to more areas (WinSplit revolution, alternative ownload link)
- Windows firewall extension to notify about outgoing connections (link)
- Disable local http server on port 80 (after visual studio installation!!) (link) HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Services\HTTP\start = 4
- Enable administrative sharing for c$,d$, … (superuser)
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Policies\System\LocalAccountTokenFilterPolicy= - Disable top left/right corner clip HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Control Panel\Desktop\MouseCornerClipLength=0
