OK... np


Yes, but I don't know the solution.. yet.


The Messenger Icons are on my todo list.
In earlier posts I have explained how to create new ones,.. the easiest way is to edit an existing one in the registry.

Fixed the Thunderbird Shortcut & added New Message.

my request is an itunes one

also i'm having problems gettin the icon to change for my docs, i changed it in the desktop properties and in the registry and still it uses the default windows xp one, i'm using icon packager to change my icons as of the moment

i'm also having problems with the recycle bin and winamp ones conflicting with each other (and ending up with one icon that has both context menus)

thanks, and these are awesome

Can you PM me the command(s) from Itunes?

The My Documents icon should change if you edit the defaulticon in the registry:
[HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\CLSID\{00000000-5002-0000-0000-000000000002}\DefaultIcon]

The problem with the Recycle Bin & Winamp is my fault (I used the same CLSID for both).
First import the old "Remove Winamp.reg" and the "Add Recycle Bin MUP.reg", and then import the "Add Winamp.reg" from the attached zip.

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Hey herby... awesome work m8 .... here are few more utlities which i would like you have

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Tuneup Utlties 2004
Irfanview
Powerarchiver
FlashFXP
Flashget
Alcohol 120%
Adobe Photoshop 7 & Adobe Photoshop CS [complete pack or seperate]
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Thx in advance

OK, but I don't have much time at the moment,.. could you PM me the shortcuts from Tuneup Utilities 2004, Irfanview & Powerarchiver?

PM sent m8.... thx for everything

Herby I tried to make one of my own shortcuts but have some problems I basically want to make 1 icon so when i right click on it, it'll show me my apps. For example this is what I did:

1. I went to the CLSID where you created yours.
2. I made a dummy key called: {00000000-5001-0000-0000-000000000002}
3. Then under that I created 3 more dummy keys like the ones you had. I looked like this:



But when I export it and try it, it says Access Denied. Why?

herby help my witch my My Documents.
i have win xp prof sp2 PL. My Documents i heve My &Music in D:\dokumenty\netmen5\Moja muzyka , My &Videos in D:\dokumenty\netmen5\moje filmy\filmy , My &Pictures in D:\dokumenty\netmen5\Obrazy, my downloads in d:\downloads\ and this Shortcuts dosyn't work. plz help
sorry too my english i heve in school only deutsh

You shold change the address in the registry for the My downloads shortcut.
Launch regedit, find the string HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\CLSID\{00000000-5002-0000-0000-000000000002}, open SHELL and find the command for the MY download folder.
Then change the address where it says %USERPROFILE%\My Documents\My Videos with d:\downloads\ so that it looks like this:

explorer.exe /n, /e, d:\downloads\

It does'nt work because the command must be an "Expandable String Value"
Create a new "Expandable String Value" in the Command key, select Modify and copy the command in there (%ProgramFiles%\Lavasoft\Ad-Aware SE Professional\Ad-Aware.exe) and delete the (Default) string.
Now export the whole key {00000000-5001-0000-0000-000000000002} and delete it.
Edit the exported reg file and rename "New Value #1" to @.
You should get something like this:



Don't forget to add [HKEY_CURRENT_USER\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\Desktop\NameSpace\{00000000-5001-0000-0000-000000000002}] to get it on your Desktop.
Now import the modified reg file and it should work!


Hi netmen, welkome to Neowin!
In Post #91 (Page 7) I explained how to edit the commands.
Search the registry for {00000000-5002-0000-0000-000000000002}, you can edit the commands there in the Shell key.

[/Herby]

I left my reply window open for a long time. (bizzy with the kids).

big thnx!

As I can make something it like

How about an icon for TRILLIAN PRO

It's done with LClock, you can download it here.


Ok, but can you PM me the shortcut + Command Line Parameters & I'm adding it to my todo list.
I don't use this program & I don't have much free time atm.

Hi Herby, I tired it and it works BUT now I get this:

Click to view attachment

How do I get rid of the cut, and delete and make it look like yours?

Add [HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\CLSID\{00000000-5001-0000-0000-000000000002}\ShellFolder]
"Attributes"=hex:00,00,00,00
to the reg file.

Alright, I've modded the heck outta my Office icon, and the only thing left is how do I change the focus of the button? As in, what it does when I double-click it. As I have it now, it would open Access (since it's on top of the list it gets preference?), how would I switch it so it opened Word on double-click?

Hi Fridge, welkome to Neowin!

The command that is on the top of the list becomes the Default one.
To make Word the default one you must change the key name from the Word command to Open or put an zero in front of it:

[HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\CLSID\{00000000-5070-0000-0000-000000000002}\Shell\Open]
@="Word"

[HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\CLSID\{00000000-5070-0000-0000-000000000002}\Shell\Open\Command]
@=......


or


[HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\CLSID\{00000000-5070-0000-0000-000000000002}\Shell\0Word]
@="Word"

[HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\CLSID\{00000000-5070-0000-0000-000000000002}\Shell\0Word\Command]
@=......

I want Icons without Text in C:\Documents and Settings\NeTMeN5\Dane aplikacji\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Quick Launch, not on desktop, how Herby? help :>

Herby.. You ROCK!!! Thanks a lot for doing this. (I know I already thanked you, but doesnt seem enough). You have taken so much time to help out n fulfill requests and troubleshoot. It is people like you that make this such a great community.

First edit the "Add My Documents.reg" and remove the line that makes the Icon show up on your Desktop:
[HKEY_CURRENT_USER\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\Desktop\NameSpace\{00000000-5002-0000-0000-000000000002}]
Now import the "Remove My Documents.reg" and import the modified "Add My Documents.reg".

Now create a new folder and rename it to x.
Open the Command Prompt (Start -> Run -> cmd) and go to the directory where you created the "x" directory and rename it to .{00000000-5002-0000-0000-000000000002}

(or use the renamed folder in the Attachment)

This folder acts like the shortcut on your Desktop and like a folder.
You can explore it and hide stuff in there and you can cut, copy, rename and delete it.


Thanks!
I'm married and have 2 kids so it is not always easy to find some free time.

Thanks a lot... and now I'e got another question

I'm trying to make a counter-strike button by modding the IE one. Changed the default icon, deleted all the keys in Shell except Open and changed it's command path to "%ProgramFiles%\Steam\Steam.exe -applaunch 10". This is the same as the path on the regular shortcut I use now, but it's popping up an error message with title "Desktop" and message "Access Is Denied". Any clue what might be causing this?

EDIT: Never mind, changing from the %ProgramFiles% to a literal C:\Program Files solved the problem...

Herby:
But it does not want this position: rename, antivirus, winrar, etc. Some ideas?

Herby:
But it does not want this position: rename, antivirus, winrar, etc. Some ideas?

Well, now I'm having so much fun playing with these I wanna do more... does anyone know where there's a list of all the explorer shell control panel things? Not really sure what they're called, but basically so I could add stuff to the control panel button, like add/remove programs. All the commands on it are of the form "Explorer.exe Shell:Something Here". Well, actually, some of them are in other forms. Blah, I guess more my question is what would the commands be for add/remove progs, that's really the one I want to add.

Herby is it possible to remove thows menus? if yes how?

He explained it here: http://www.neowin.net/forum/index.php?show...ost&p=584873567

To remove WinRARs attributes you must go to WinRAR --> Options --> Settings

thx well I found out how can I remove send to if some1 is interested then use this

[HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\AllFilesystemObjects\shellex\ContextMenuHandlers\Send To]
@="{7BA4C740-9E81-11CF-99D3-00AA004AE837}"

Not jet, I don't think that it is possible to change it because it's a folder.
It's the only way I know to create one that you can move to any place you like.


Here is a nice tool to play with.
It's called "Shell Object Editor" and you can add Shell Objects like the ones I created to the Desktop, My Computer, the Control Panel & the Network Neighbourhood.
You can't create context menus or nameless ones with it but it's a great tool (and it's free).
If you want to create a nameless one, just give it an uncommon name, search for that name in the registry and delete the value.
With this program you can also change the icons and locationsfrom existing ones (right click and select Expert Mode).

nissmo300 explained how to remove the Winrar commands.
You can remove the Winamp commands in Winamp Preferences -> General Preferences -> Fyle Types -> Uncheck Show Winamp in Folder Context Menus.
It is possible to remove the rest, but when you do that you remove the commands from all folders.


When you remove that, you remove the Send To menu from all files.

@ request: one for MSN Messenger.
I've added a Messenger Plus! command for the people that use it.

Herby, do you know where I can find a bunch of commands?

For exmaple the command lines for windows apps not software. Software is easy, you just look up the link in program files. But where did you find all the commands for windows like my computer, networks, control panel?

Uhmm,.. search the internet for:
::{20D04FE0-3AEA-1069-A2D8-08002B30309D} (My Computer)
::{208D2C60-3AEA-1069-A2D7-08002B30309D} (My Network Places)
::{20D04FE0-3AEA-1069-A2D8-08002B30309D}\::{21EC2020-3AEA-1069-A2DD-08002B30309D} (Control Panel)

or for Shell Commands:

shell:DriveFolder (My Computer)
shell:ConnectionsFolder (Network Connections)
shell:NetworkFolder (My Network Places)
shell:ControlPanelFolder (Control Panel)

If you want to use the commands in the registry you need to run the commands with Explorer:
explorer.exe ::{20D04FE0-3AEA-1069-A2D8-08002B30309D} or
explorer.exe shell:ControlPanelFolder

Copy and paste these commands in your Run Box, they really work!

[/Herby]

With Shell Object Editor you can change the Icons (without editing the reg file or the registry), edit the Comments, copy or move the Icons to My Computer, the Control Panel or the Network Neighbourhood & you can rename and delete them.
To make the Icons show up, right click the list and select Expert Mode.

Thanks Herby, for this software. Do you know anyother software like this with more options than these. But really this is great.

hello herby,
you know me, i'm using english so everybody can read this reply too
i like your hard work for many others on the net!
now i can make my desktop realy for myself (without the standard stuff)
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uh, sorry if this has already been mentioned in the thread but i can't seem to find it
how can one make for example ie on the destkop without the text
whenever i do it i get no result, then i got to customize desktop and select it, i get two icons - one normal one that's following my icon package and another one that's not but has all the commands...

edit: where can i get the office 2003 icon?

Hi flybye, nice to see you here too! & welkome to Neowin!


Nice sites! especially the second one.


Uhmm,.. are you using the "Add Internet Explorer.reg" from the first post?
Never had / saw this problem before...
Does it only occur with the Internet Explorer icon?

You can find the Office 2003 icon in "C:\Program Files\Common Files\Microsoft Shared\OFFICE11\MSOXMLED.EXE" and in "C:\Program Files\Common Files\Microsoft Shared\OFFICE11\MSOICONS.EXE".

Here is the exported icon...

As far as I know, it's one of a kind.

thx for the icon
the problem occurs with any of the items you see in the customize desktop thing: my computer, my docs, my network places and ie

edit: nvm

bump... herby, dod u know how to fix this?

hey. can you make one for notepad please? thanks!

I'll look into it, are you using the add... reg files from the first zip file in this thread?


Added to my todo list...

lol, i don't know which one i'm using, can u tell me which one i should b using?

Yes, use the reg files from this thread,.. the files from the older thread (see first post) are using directories and the "My Computer", "My Documents" and "My Network Places" Icons didn't show up (they are on your Desktop, but you can't see them).

hey, did you get the notepad one done?