Great job herby.

In these "menus" that we're all creating, is it possible to have submenus?

I have custom "Launch" toolbar that I use for launching all my apps. If I could put one icon in the quick launch toolbar, using a similar method, that would be awesome.

Hopefully it'll look something like this:

Thanks!


I've got more requests like this,.. still have'nt found a solution.
If someone knows a way to create submenus, please post it.

@ request: one for Microsoft AntiSpyware.

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The "Microsoft AntiSpyware Scan" Command gives a normal Scan, without a Scan Results window.

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The "Microsoft AntiSpyware S-Scan" Command gives a Scheduled Scan, with a Scan Results window (the command also works when the Scheduled Scans are disabled).

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How can I add the Office 2003 icon to the quicklaunch toolbar?

Copy to:

%userprofile%\Application Data\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Quick Launch\

I know where the quicklaunch folder is, but its not a normal icon, you can't just copy it, it has to be done through the registry.

You can't do it through the registry either,... you'll have to create a CLSID folder.
Go to your C:\ root and create a new folder "X", open the Command Prompt (Start -> Run... -> cmd) and rename it (in this case) to .{00000000-5070-0000-0000-000000000002}.


Important: include the . and nothing before that if you want it to be a nameless one!

Pro: -You can move this "folder" to any location you want.
- It reacts as a shortcut and it has the enhanced commands.
- When you select explore you can hide stuff in it.
Con: It also has the context menu of a folder.

Remove the Office 2003 icon from your Desktop; remove [HKEY_CURRENT_USER\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\Desktop\NameSpace\{00000000-5070-0000-0000-000000000002}] from the registry (or use the reg file in the attached zip file).

I also included the renamed "folder" in the zip file.

^^good job again dude

Thanks loads. This is really useful.

OH whoops misunderstood your question then. Glad you figured it out.

Take Care,
Will

Can you please make a spybot icon?

You're welcome, glad I could help!


Sure, no problem!

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I've added Release & Renew IP Addresses to "My Network Places" (IPconfig /release & /renew).

@ request: 1 4 Spybot - Search & Destroy.

Spybot - Scan : Does an update after starting the program, runs the immunization & starts scanning immediately.

Spybot - Scan & Fix : Does an update after starting the program, runs the immunization, starts scanning, fixes the problems & closes the program.

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wow great addon for the icons.... love ur work m8.... thx for spybot...


i would like to wish one more request from you.... if u have time can u plz make a icon for Powerarchiver plz....

You're welkome! about Powerarchiver: it does'nt support Command Line Parameters yet. (it's on their wishlist)
I can create one but without an Enhanced Context Menu.

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Great work Herby...
I have a small request though..
Is it possible to have the Neowin one open up Firefox rather than IE??
I dont use IE and I think I uninstalled it from my computer..
Thanks in advance

It should open in your Default browser (the command is: "%WinDir%\System32\Rundll32.exe Url,FileProtocolHandler http://www.neowin.net/").
I have both on my Computer and when I set Firefox as my Default browser it opens with Firefox (Tools -> Options... -> General Tab -> Default Browser -> Press Check Now Button).

Aahh..
Thanks Herby,
Thats what it was, Fx was not setup as default

I took the liberty of posting this (your work) on various p2p sites for downloads(sorry for not asking first)..Lot of good feedback from people too.
And I left your ACM folder untouched so the Readme file you provided is the first thing they recieve..
You may get a whole lot of new members in this thread with some requests\questions etc...lol......as in the readme you provided a link to this thread...
Hope you dont mind..
Thanks for the good work & keep it up!!

No problem!
I posted it here so people could use it.
When I've finished the tutorial I shall update the first post with the new shortcuts.

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I've added Volume presets and Mute / Unmute to the "Master Volume" shortcut.

Install: Import one of the "Add" regs and Refresh your Desktop.
Download Mute.exe & SetVol.exe @ http://ed.mullen.home.comcast.net/utility.html and copy them to your Windows or System directory.
Uninstall: Import "Remove Master Volume.reg" and Refresh your Desktop.
Remove Mute.exe & SetVol.exe from your Windows or System directory.

When you want to use NVMixer import the "Add Master Volume NV.reg".
Playback & Recording Controls open in Compact View, Press CTRL+S to switch to Normal View.
When you want to adjust your Master Volume, just Click & Scroll.

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thanks for the spybot icon herby.

cooool , thanks

Quick question Herby...

How can I change the default folder that opens for "My Downloads" in the screenshot below??
I want to direct it to a storage drive I have on another partition...
TIA

Also if your not to busy can I get one made up for Azureus &\or NeoMule pretty please??

Umm.. not sure whats gone on here.

I did the My Documents and Recycle bin one.

The Documents worked fine, now how do i delete it? Well i thought the recycle bin would be a good one to have so i went into TweakUI and took it off the desktop, then used the script to add it with no text. Now i have no recycle bin, when i go into TweakUI or desktop properties there is nothing about recycle bin there.. Ive "deleted" it??

2x You're welkome!


Open Regedit and go to [HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\CLSID\{00000000-5002-0000-0000-000000000002}\Shell\MyDownl\Command] and edit the command.

About Azureus & NeoMule: I don't use these programs, can you PM me the shortcuts?


To delete them just import the according "Remove..." regs.
The nameless Recycle Bin is an edited version of the Recycle Bin, import the "Remove Recycle Bin.reg", open TweakUI and put the Recycle Bin back on your Desktop, Import "Add Recycle Bin.reg" and refresh your Desktop.
(TweakUI does'nt recognize the nameless one)

No luck, here is what i did.

I run the Remove Recycle bin.reg. Then opened tweakui but there was no recycle bin there. I tried doing it a few other ways but still no luck..

Umm.. when i open flashfxp i can see the recycle bin there, its called some wierd name though.. :-S

That's odd,.. the "Remove Recycle Bin.reg" returns the Recycle Bin to default.
Try importing the "Remove Recycle Bin.reg" + the "Add Recycle Bin to Desktop.reg" from the attached zip file and refresh your Desktop.

Nope..

Its wierd though, there is no icon on the desktop but if i go to Run>Desktop there is a recycle bin icon there, with no text..
I guess im just stuck without it on the desktop, no biggy.

Thanks for the info on how to change the path for "My Downloads"
I will PM the shortcuts for Azureus and NeoMule shortly...
Thanks Herby, great work mate....

Can I also add a VideoLAN to the request list Herby??

What shortcuts(paths) am I PM'ing(apart from the obvious ones) you Herby??, In reference to NeoMule & Azureus??
Sorry for n00b question...

Of course, you can!..
PM me the shortcuts to the programs, helpfiles and Command line parameters (I need the Commandline parameters for the extra functions in the Context menu, if you don't know them I'll search for them).

Im lost still with the Azureus cause it uses Java when it starts so im all messed up with the shortcuts. I will hopefully find the right shortcuts over at there website. Below is all I know(& it aint much!!)

Azureus:
C:\ProgramFiles\Azureus\Azureus.exe

Biggy to me!
I think that I found the solution; import the "Show Recycle Bin.reg" from the attached zip, refresh your Desktop and it should be back.


atm I'm working on a big update of the current icons.
(I found a great little command line tool and I'm addapting the Icons to it).
I'll search the net for the commands asap.

hey herby, i liked your Master Volume control icon. But can u make on which contains Creative SurroundMIxer. and remove NVIDia and recording controls please.

C:\Program Files\Creative\SBAudigy2\Surround Mixer\SurMixer.exe

thanks in advance.

No problem,.. I was just editing it...
This version uses NirCmd (a great little Command Line Tool) to adjust the volume.
Copy NirCmd*.* to your Windows or System32 directory, then import "Remove Master Volume.reg" and then "Add Master Volume CSM.reg" + refresh your Desktop.

This is very interesting. I just wonder weather this (the custom menus) is compatible with IconX or not.

I think you should make editor so ppl can easily make their own

The custom menus are compatible but IconX does'nt support the nameless Icons.
About the editor: Tbhoc posted here that he is developing a program to do all this automatically, but atm he's bizzy with his gce project.

Yes it does support it. Just set the text trans level to full, text shadow off. But you cant set it for individual icons.

I've updated the first post with the new and updated Icons.

Changelog:

Cleaned all the Regs.
Updated some to use NirCmd; a great little Command Line Tool. (more info @ http://www.nirsoft.net/utils/nircmd.html)
NirCmd replaces MonOff, Mute & SetVol.

Updated Internet Explorer with "Delete All..." command. (deletes Cookies & Temp Internet Files)
Updated My Computer with System Info, Hibernate and Logg Off commands.
Updated My Network Places with Network Diagnostics and Remote Assistance commands.
Updated the Recycle Bin with Disk Cleanup command.
Updated Shutdown button with Hibernate and Logg Off commands.

Added Ad-Aware SE Personal.
Added Alcohol 120%.
Added CCleaner.
Added updated Control Panel.
Added FlashFXP.
Added Foobar2000. (by Splinter)
Added Games Folder Example. (by squeksquek)
Added IrfanView.
Added updated Master Volume (with volume presets)
Added Master Volume CSM. (Creative SurroundMixer)
Added Media Center.
Added Media Player Classic.
Added Microsoft AntiSpyware.
Added My Computer -e. (no Explorer Bar)
Added My Documents -e. (no Explorer Bar)
Added My Documents+. (modified the real "My Documents" folder so you can drag and drop)
Added Neowin.
Added Office 2K3. (small version of Office 2003)
Added Photoshop CS.
Added Spybot - Search & Destroy.
Added TuneUp Utilities 2004.
Added XnView. (by Splinter)


The guide is under construction.

Thanks Herby!!!
Great work as always

I dont know bout you but heres a list of some popular programs that people(me) use...lol

Spysweeper,HypersnapDX5, Sisoft Sandra 2005,TweakXP Pro 4 ,WS_FTP Pro 9,Samurize ,Trillian, Maxthon & VLC..
Any chances of you geniuses having a crack at some of these??

Thanks for all the great work so far peoples & Herby...

[attachmentid=109486]Somethings gone wrong with the "My Documents" reg files....
Even when I run the remove file(reg file) the missing **** dont come back
See attached screenshots

Sure,.. when I find some free time.


The My Documents icon in the Startmenu has nothing to do with the one on your Desktop. (nor the reg file)
Import the reg file in the attached zip & reboot your Computer.
If that does'nt work try to change it with X-Setup:
Appearance -> Start Menu -> Windows XP -> New Start Menu -> Visible Items -> Check "Right Column: My Documents".

Sorted it with X-Setup...
Thanks

damn thisis nice
specially yhe office2003 one!

This Icon can Open and Close your CD /DVD Drives + Turn Autorun On or Off (reboot required).

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Installation: Import "Add CD - DVD Drives.reg" and Refresh your Desktop.
Copy NirCmd.* to your Windows or System32 directory.
UnInstall: Import "Remove CD - DVD Drives.reg" and Refresh your Desktop.
Remove NirCmd.* from your Windows or System32 directory.


Edit the reg file to change the drive paths and letters:

[HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\CLSID\{00000000-5200-0000-0000-000000000002}\Shell\03]
@="• Eject (G:)"

[HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\CLSID\{00000000-5200-0000-0000-000000000002}\Shell\03\Command]
@="NirCmd.exe cdrom open G:"

[HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\CLSID\{00000000-5200-0000-0000-000000000002}\Shell\04]
@="- Close (G:)"

[HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\CLSID\{00000000-5200-0000-0000-000000000002}\Shell\04\Command]
@="NirCmd.exe cdrom close G:"

Change G: to your CD / DVD drive path


If you have one CD /DVD drive delete command nr. 05 and 06:

[HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\CLSID\{00000000-5200-0000-0000-000000000002}\Shell\05]
@="• Eject (H:)"

[HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\CLSID\{00000000-5200-0000-0000-000000000002}\Shell\05\Command]
@="NirCmd.exe cdrom open H:"

[HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\CLSID\{00000000-5200-0000-0000-000000000002}\Shell\06]
@="- Close (H:)"

[HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\CLSID\{00000000-5200-0000-0000-000000000002}\Shell\06\Command]
@="NirCmd.exe cdrom close H:

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very nice guide but isnt there somethin where u right click to rename your desktop icons and hold alt then on keypad press 0160 then letting go will have no text at all just your desktop icons

Nice work!!
Thanks for this little addition to the collection

Thank You ! This is excellent work. The nicest addition to my system since firefox


Try both, and you'll see that his method is far superior. I never bothered with alt+0160
cause it doesn't look nice, and u miss functionality on icons like 'My Computers'.

Really don't know why people keep sayin' this...

If you use ALT+0160 you still have the blank space under the icons.... Heby gound a way to remove ALSO this blank space.