Several free tools available to customize and tweak almost every part of Windows 7, from installation setup to UAC (user account control) to Media Center. We have already covered almost all good tools her at Into Windows.
In this post, we will share the best free tools available to customize Windows 7 installation setup. If you don’t know, these tools allow you create unattended installation setup, add/remove native, Windows programs, integrate drivers, tweak registry, add new themes and more.
There are a total of five free tools available to customize and tweak Windows 7 installation setup. You need to have installed Windows Automated Installation Kit (free) to install and run these tools.
1. vLite: Though this was developed for Windows Vista, you can use it for Windows 7 as well. The tool lets you create unattended Windows 7 setup, integrate hotfix, language packs and drivers, tweak Windows settings, and create bootable ISO.
2. RT Seven Lite: A tool specially developed for Windows 7. This tool packs-in more features compared to other tools. You will find several tweaks under Customization tab. The tool lets you add new themes, gadgets, screensavers, desktop background, icons, new OEM logos and more.
![RT Seven Lite for Windows 7[3]](https://mk0intowindows84fvao.kinstacdn.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/07/RTSevenLiteforWindows73.png "RT Seven Lite for Windows 7[3]")
3. 7 Customizer: Another simple tool to customize and create unattended Windows 7 installation setup.
![7 customizer[3]](https://mk0intowindows84fvao.kinstacdn.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/07/7customizer3.jpg "7 customizer[3]")
4. Se7en Unattended: With Se7en Unattended you can disable services, include add-ons, add third-party applications, add Windows updates, integrate drivers, and add other tweaks to create a customized Windows 7 ISO.
5. Win Integrator: This tool is pretty much similar to vLite. Other than above mentioned features one can also turn on or off one or more Windows features. Overall, a nice tool with simple user interface.
Tip: Use RT Server Customizer tool to customize and tweak Windows Server 2008 R2 setup.
Doug Schuessler says
You should also mention WinToolkit. I have only tried it with Win7 (32-bit and 64-bit versions), but it is supposed to also support 8 and 8.1
admin says
@ Ruchir
No, developers yet to create and release tools to customize Windows 8 installation.
Ruchir says
Hi, Is there any similar tool for customizing windows 8 DP as well? I have tried with RT7Lite, but that doesn’t recognize .iso of Windows 8. Any info about any such tool which could lite-up Windows 8?
Alan Johnston says
How about Windows GODMODE? http://jkontherun.com/2010/01/03/how-to-enable-windows-7-secret-god-mode/
It is a great way to tweak and customize Windows 7