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Microsoft’s New Advanced Settings Simplify Windows Customization

S.Dyema Zandria
Last updated: 12 May 2025 21:49
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Microsoft is testing a new way to help Windows users fix problems and customize their computers. The company is replacing an old section called For Developers with a new Advanced Settings page. This change makes tools that were once hidden easier to find for everyone, not just tech experts.

What Is the Advanced Settings Page?

The advanced Settings page is more or less a control center for nudging your computer. It contains tools that were hard to find. For instance, the End Task button used in closing frozen applications has become much easier to reach. The most significant new feature is support for long paths-fixing the problem Windows users have experienced for years.

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How Long Path Support Helps You

Windows computers used to block file paths longer than 260 characters. This caused errors like “Path too long” when moving folders. With the new setting, you can turn off this limit. For example, if you have a folder named FamilyPhotos2025SummerVacationBeachTrip, Windows will now let you move or save it without issues.

Other Tools in Advanced Settings

  • Virtual Machine Controls
    Run other operating systems, like Linux, safely inside Windows.
  • File Explorer Tweaks
    Change how folders look or behave.
  • Windows Sandbox
    Test new apps in a secure space without risking your main computer.

These tools were once scattered in different menus. Now, they are all in one place.

Why This Change Matters

The old For Developers section confused many users. By calling it Advanced Settings, Microsoft hopes that all of us will feel comfortable creating these tools. Now it is possible for teachers, artists or small business owners to fix the problem, without a casual search on the Internet for hours.

Problems You Might Face

Although it is helpful, the update is also risky. As for some settings, though, they might slow down your computer when used wrong. For instance, when you disable some (possibly all) security features for virtual machines, your system could be less secure. Microsoft is going to add warnings and guides to avoid mistakes.

When Will You Get the Update?

Right now, the Advanced Settings page is being tested in Windows Server, a version used by businesses. Regular Windows 11 users might get it later this year. Reports from tech websites like Windows Latest suggest it could arrive with the 24H2 update in late 2025.

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A Win for Everyday Computer Users

Microsoft’s new approach proves that the advanced tools are not only for the experts. If you are a novice trying to make sense of family photos or if you are Mr Small Businessman yourself, the Advanced Settings page puts power back in your hands. By decluttering Windows and making it smarter, Microsoft is helping them do more from their computers.

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