Use the classic search style in Explorer,
- Start Regedit
- Go to HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\CabinetState
- Add a String Key called Use Search Asst
- Give it a value of no
Stop Balloon Tips
To turn off balloon tips in applications that support XP Themes:
1.    Start Regedit
2.    Go to HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\Advanced\
3.    Create a DWORD value of EnableBalloonTips
4.    Give it a value of 0
2.    Go to HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\Advanced\
3.    Create a DWORD value of EnableBalloonTips
4.    Give it a value of 0
Faster Menu speed
Go to HKEY_CURRENT-USER\ControlPanel\Desktop
Select MenuShowDelay and set it to 0 or more
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Faster Shut Down
Go to HKEY_CURRENT-USER\ControlPanel\Desktop
Select HungTimeOut and set it to 2000
Select WaitToKillAppTimeout and set it to 5000