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

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You're welkome!

Welkome to Neowin! :D

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Updated the Microsoft AntiSpyware Icon with new commands:

post-20663-1108644418.jpg

This version works with Microsoft AntiSpyware v1.0.509 (Direct Download).

Microsoft_AntiSpyware.zip

hey herby, could we get one of those rar files with all your work to date? appreciate it, thx

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I've recently updated the first post (changelog). :)

Only the last two are not included (CD /DVD Drives & Updated Microsoft AntiSpyware Icon).

Herby, very nice man. i like your interest in helping others.

thank you for updating etc. greeting flybye[

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Hey Flybye, long time no see! :p

By helping others I'm helping myself too. :)

@ Harsh!: I could use some help finding Command Line Parameters for the apps you requested. :turned:

Okay, so I added the recycle bin one like i had before i formatted, and it's added an extra couple of items to my Right-Click Menu:

I dont want the "Clear Temp" or "Disk Clean Up" on my right-click menu :(

My Reg file that i last imported was:

Windows Registry Editor Version 5.00

;Recycle Bin Without Text by Herby
[HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\CLSID\{645FF040-5081-101B-9F08-00AA002F954E}]
"LocalizedString"=-
"NeverShowExt"=""
@=""

[HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\CLSID\{645FF040-5081-101B-9F08-00AA002F954E}\shell\explore]
@="Explore &Bin"
"BrowserFlags"=dword:00000022
"ExplorerFlags"=dword:00000021

[HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\CLSID\{645FF040-5081-101B-9F08-00AA002F954E}\shell\explore\command]
@=hex(2):25,00,53,00,79,00,73,00,74,00,65,00,6d,00,52,00,6f,00,6f,00,74,00,25,\
  00,5c,00,45,00,78,00,70,00,6c,00,6f,00,72,00,65,00,72,00,2e,00,65,00,78,00,\
  65,00,20,00,2f,00,65,00,2c,00,2f,00,69,00,64,00,6c,00,69,00,73,00,74,00,2c,\
  00,25,00,49,00,2c,00,25,00,4c,00,00,00

[HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\CLSID\{645FF040-5081-101B-9F08-00AA002F954E}\shell\explore\ddeexec]
@="[ExploreFolder(\"%l\", %I, %S)]"
"NoActivateHandler"=""

[HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\CLSID\{645FF040-5081-101B-9F08-00AA002F954E}\shell\explore\ddeexec\application]
@="Folders"

[HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\CLSID\{645FF040-5081-101B-9F08-00AA002F954E}\shell\explore\ddeexec\ifexec]
@="[]"

[HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\CLSID\{645FF040-5081-101B-9F08-00AA002F954E}\shell\explore\ddeexec\topic]
@="AppProperties"

[HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\CLSID\{645FF040-5081-101B-9F08-00AA002F954E}\Shell\Open]
@="&Recycle Bin"

[HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\CLSID\{645FF040-5081-101B-9F08-00AA002F954E}\shell\open\command]
@=hex(2):25,00,53,00,79,00,73,00,74,00,65,00,6d,00,52,00,6f,00,6f,00,74,00,25,\
  00,5c,00,45,00,78,00,70,00,6c,00,6f,00,72,00,65,00,72,00,2e,00,65,00,78,00,\
  65,00,20,00,2f,00,69,00,64,00,6c,00,69,00,73,00,74,00,2c,00,25,00,49,00,2c,\
  00,25,00,4c,00,00,00

[HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\CLSID\{645FF040-5081-101B-9F08-00AA002F954E}\shell\open\ddeexec]
@="[ViewFolder(\"%l\", %I, %S)]"
"NoActivateHandler"=""

[HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\CLSID\{645FF040-5081-101B-9F08-00AA002F954E}\shell\open\ddeexec\application]
@="Folders"

[HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\CLSID\{645FF040-5081-101B-9F08-00AA002F954E}\shell\open\ddeexec\ifexec]
@="[]"

[HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\CLSID\{645FF040-5081-101B-9F08-00AA002F954E}\shell\open\ddeexec\topic]
@="AppProperties"

[HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\CLSID\{645FF040-5081-101B-9F08-00AA002F954E}\ShellFolder]
"Attributes"=hex:00,01,00,20
"CallForAttributes"=dword:00000000

;Add Recycle Bin to Desktop
[HKEY_CURRENT_USER\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\Desktop\NameSpace\{645FF040-5081-101B-9F08-00AA002F954E}]

[HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\HideDesktopIcons\ClassicStartMenu]
"{645FF040-5081-101B-9F08-00AA002F954E}"=dword:00000000

[HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\HideDesktopIcons\NewStartPanel]
"{645FF040-5081-101B-9F08-00AA002F954E}"=dword:00000000

As you can see, there isnt any references to those two menu options.

How do i remove them :(

Pete

Okay, so I added the recycle bin one like i had before i formatted, and it's added an extra couple of items to my Right-Click Menu:

I dont want the "Clear Temp" or "Disk Clean Up" on my right-click menu :(

How do i remove them :(

Pete

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Import the attached reg file and the commands are gone. :)

Herby

Recycle_Bin_CT_DC.zip

Ok, on my desktop I have a plain folder that I have a lot of backup stuff for school in. I made this folder 'nameless' as you explained in the old thread (renaming it to.{kfjdkfjkd} etc), so now it appears with no name and everything is great.... But when I try to go into it from an 'open' dialogue, like in Word, rather than going into the folder it opens the registry location {####-###-######-####} or whatever. Is there any way to make this nameless folder that still behaves like a real folder? Kind of like the nameless 'My Documents' does?

Hope I explained this somewhat clearly, thanks a lot in advance for any help :)

Thanks for the stars (rating)! :happy:

This thread is now Search Result no. 1 when you search for Textless Desktop Icons @ Google. (Link 1, Link 2) :D

Ill have a look for them tomorrow..

Ill go on a hunt for them and get them...

Thanks for all your input so far Herby

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Happy hunting! :)

Ok, on my desktop I have a plain folder that I have a lot of backup stuff for school in.  I made this folder 'nameless' as you explained in the old thread (renaming it to.{kfjdkfjkd} etc), so now it appears with no name and everything is great.... But when I try to go into it from an 'open' dialogue, like in Word, rather than going into the folder it opens the registry location {####-###-######-####} or whatever.  Is there any way to make this nameless folder that still behaves like a real folder?  Kind of like the nameless 'My Documents' does?

Hope I explained this somewhat clearly, thanks a lot in advance for any help :)

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Got more requests like these....

The My Documents icon is an Shell Object that refers to a folder (%UserProfile%\My Documents).

It has to be possible but I don't know how (yet), I'll look into it again. :)

[/Herby]

Added Portable Media Devices to Control Panel.

Added Performance to My Computer + changed names and order + moved "My Themes" to My Documents *.

Added Key Manager & NetMeeting to My Network Places + devided Remote Assistance in 2:

Remote Assistance I = Invite someone to help you

Remote Assistance O = Offer Remote Assistance

When you installed the previous Icons, run the "Remove" reg files first and then import the "Add" reg files.

* My Documents+ is a modified version of the default My Documents Icon, I created this one way back to get Drag & Drop support.

(Display Properties -> Desktop Tab -> Customize Desktop -> General Tab and check the My Documents Icon)

Don't use it on a system with Multiple User Profiles, coz it applies to all users.

[/Herby]

NewUps.zip

@ Harsh!: I could use some help finding Command Line Parameters for the apps you requested.  :turned:

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Not sure exactly what you mean, but is it sort of like this?This is for teh Mule!

Command-line Interface (cli)

You can issue command-line operations by running 'emule.exe command'.

Current valid commands are:

connect: connect to any server

disconnect: disconnect from current server

resume: resume a paused download

exit: exit client (if you have the option to ask on exit you will be asked)

reload: reload Shared Files (hash newly added files)

restore: maximize eMule window

limits: set upload and download limits (valid command is 'limits=10,64')

status: gives a status report about downloads

___________________________________________________________________________________________-

I noticed you updated the Control Panel icon, is there any chance in the future if we could have "TweakUI" added to the Control Panel please?

Not sure exactly what you mean, but is it sort of like this?This is for teh Mule!

Command-line Interface (cli)

You can issue command-line operations by running 'emule.exe command'.

Current valid commands are:

connect: connect to any server

disconnect: disconnect from current server

resume: resume a paused download

exit: exit client (if you have the option to ask on exit you will be asked)

reload: reload Shared Files (hash newly added files)

restore: maximize eMule  window

limits: set upload and download limits (valid command is 'limits=10,64')

status: gives a status report about downloads

___________________________________________________________________________________________-

I noticed you updated the Control Panel icon, is there any chance in the future if we could have "TweakUI" added to the Control Panel please?

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Exactly,.. commands like that! :D

I'll create the Emule icon asap (tomorrow).

Here is the Control Panel with Tweak UI:

Control_Panel.zip

This is a really neat mod, but I was wondering if it's possible to just remove the text on my current icons. I hit something like "Add my Computer" and it adds another my Computer, with the default icon (I am using StyleXP so have different icons).

Is there any way to just hide the text on current icons, but still have them appear in Windows Explorer with names?

C'mon already - This has to be pinned look how many people has viewed it!?

D3ft0ne

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Maybe if some people PMed a mod about it, they will... :)

Cheers Herby for the Control Panel Icon!!...

Ill find the rest tonight or tomorrow...

Keep up the good work!!

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Here's the eMule Icon (attachment). :D

I hope it works (I don't have the Mule installed atm).

This is a really neat mod, but I was wondering if it's possible to just remove the text on my current icons. I hit something like "Add my Computer" and it adds another my Computer, with the default icon (I am using StyleXP so have different icons).

Is there any way to just hide the text on current icons, but still have them appear in Windows Explorer with names?

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Thanks! It's not possible with a reg hack but there are some programs that can do it.

eMule.zip

You want to select "Transparent" under color selection of the icon text

@ herby..

Is there an easy way for me to change the eMule icon to another eMule Mod or do I need the command line for that specific mod....

The one I posted earlier that you created, was for "eMule Plus"

You want to select "Transparent" under color selection of the icon text

Maybe I'm missing something, but the one I have does not have a Transparent option for Text Color (thought it does for background color). But changing the text color does nothing anyways...

Such as?

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You can hide the text with IconX but it is'nt free and it does'nt support Shell Objects.

Is there an easy way for me to change the eMule icon to another eMule Mod or do I need the command line for that specific mod....

The one I posted earlier that you created, was for "eMule Plus"

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Change the Icon to another Mod? :huh:

I do'nt know what you mean, but you can change the Icon with Shell Object Editor.

Heres the  Command-line Interface for "VideoLAN"

http://www.videolan.org/doc/vlc-user-guide/en/ch04.html

Another popular program me thinks... :yes:

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Atm I'm bizzy with the Tutorial, but I'll get on it asap. :)

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