Desktop Icons without Text

[wiredbits]

I think that this is the longest thread I've ever seen (apart from jokes etc.)!

I know that Herby thrives on challenges and responds almost instanataneously so here's an easy one:  the updated .reg files etc. are added to the .zip in the first post in this thread, so how about also adding the tutorial?  It's at post 378 (I think that's the correct one), but if it was in the first .zip, there would be everything there together - the .reg files, individual notes, along with a "how to".

I also have a comment about the software that's been, or being, produced to do these tweaks automatically.  I acknowledge the skill that Herby has clearly demonstrated here and also the skill of the programmer(s) who have taken these techniques and put them into a package that is "user friendly" for those who don't like to play with the registry.  Personally, I prefer to know exactly what's going on, so would rather do the tweaks by hand and have the frustration/pleasure of sorting out problems if they don't work exactly as planned.  If such software had been produced and put onto the market without Herby sharing these great secrets with everyone, I wouldn't have had so much pleasure in creating textless icons.

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Hi

like you I enjoy the knowing how things work but i some pont I want an easier way to do things. Like anything one person can find a use for something while another will not, no biggie its just the way things are.

Jim

[wiredbits]

I think that this is the longest thread I've ever seen (apart from jokes etc.)!

I know that Herby thrives on challenges and responds almost instanataneously so here's an easy one:  the updated .reg files etc. are added to the .zip in the first post in this thread, so how about also adding the tutorial?  It's at post 378 (I think that's the correct one), but if it was in the first .zip, there would be everything there together - the .reg files, individual notes, along with a "how to".

I also have a comment about the software that's been, or being, produced to do these tweaks automatically.  I acknowledge the skill that Herby has clearly demonstrated here and also the skill of the programmer(s) who have taken these techniques and put them into a package that is "user friendly" for those who don't like to play with the registry.  Personally, I prefer to know exactly what's going on, so would rather do the tweaks by hand and have the frustration/pleasure of sorting out problems if they don't work exactly as planned.  If such software had been produced and put onto the market without Herby sharing these great secrets with everyone, I wouldn't have had so much pleasure in creating textless icons.

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oh forgot, yes Herby really knows his tweaks and I use them on my system and 5 others I maintain:D. His tweaks realyl make things look cleaner.

Jim

[Herby]

I think that this is the longest thread I've ever seen (apart from jokes etc.)!

I know that Herby thrives on challenges and responds almost instanataneously so here's an easy one: the updated .reg files etc. are added to the .zip in the first post in this thread, so how about also adding the tutorial? It's at post 378 (I think that's the correct one), but if it was in the first .zip, there would be everything there together - the .reg files, individual notes, along with a "how to".

Sorry for my late reply,.. I had some problems with my ISP (technical problems with the DNS server). :/

I've added the Tutorial to the first zip file. :)

Hi, just a question but if i uninstall SCCU will it revert back to default Windows? If it doesn't how can I set everything back to default? Thanks for any help.

When you save the registry files with SCCU, it creates the regfiles in SCCU\RegFiles.

Go to the RegFiles folder and run RemoveAll.cmd and refresh your Desktop and they're gone. :)

I found out how to remove the "create shortcut" button. (Yes I went from the beginning page by page)

My other question is can you add those horizontal separator's?

Uhmm,.. you can find all the info about how to remove the "create shortcut" command in the first post. :)

It's not possible to add separator's with a reg file,.. they are hardcoded in dll and exe files.

@ Jim: check your mail ;)

[Tosca]

Many thanks Herby. I knew that there must be a problem which delayed your response. I'm glad that the DNS server is behaving again!

[Herby]

I've uploaded SCCU v1.05 to VirtualPlastic, you can download it here. :)

Changelog:

Version 1.02

Browser controls are now icons instead of buttons

Put Class And Menu Item controls into Tab panels

Added Infotip input box

Added Control Panel and Network Places radio controls (disabled for now)

Added Settings

User can choose path other than Desktop for Shortcut

Auto accept changes, default is not

New menu item on drag drop action, default is not

Show environment varables...at the moment not user selectable, default is show

DO not expand commands...at the moment not user selectable , default is expand

Version 1.03

Switched from on event mode to msg mode with controls, this stopped recursive

focus when reverting to last saved which looked cool but not workable..GRIN

Built in commands now work if SCCU is loaded, at first i was against this but decided to let it run

Changed from raddio buttons to edit combo box for namespace

Added more namespace selections (thanks herby)

- My COmputer

- Control Panel

- Network Places

- Entire Network

Icons with text can be renamed and copy/paste as shortcut

Check box for Show Environment Varables and Expand Commands

New menu items: New Open Save As

Use internal registry write routines instead of running regedit.exe

*thinking about dumping 'save registry files' routines.

Version 1.04

Added:

- Auto load last file

- Shell Object creation (folders) have yet to test on Win98/Me but support is there

- Inputbox and browse Icon for shell folder target path

- Class type tab

Moved into Tab control:

- Name space combobox control

- All user checkbox

- Icon and Folder Radio controls

- Inputbox and browse Icon for shell folder target path

Status bar bow show current file name, if file has change then a '*' is appended to it.

Do not activate namespace windows now, just tell them to refresh.

Version 1.05

added drag drop to Treeview control

disabled folder Icon type...for now.

@ wiredbits (Jim): Thanks, it's working great! :D

I'm brainstorming about the folder type bug /prob. ;)

[wiredbits]

I've uploaded SCCU v1.05 to VirtualPlastic, you can download it here. :)

Changelog:

@ wiredbits (Jim): Thanks, it's working great! :D

I'm brainstorming about the folder type bug /prob. ;)

Hi

Thanks herby. Have some time today so will play with folder problem.

Wow , your thread has had 88,920 views :blink:

Again thanks

Jim

[Joel]

Moved and pinned

[Herby]

Wow,.. 1st pinned topic at "A Collection of Essential Guides" :blush: ,.. thanks! :happy:

A very big thanks to everyone who rated this topic, reported bugs, posted suggestions, created programs and supported me in any way! :)

[/Herby]

[Tosca]

It's very well-deserved. I hope you're thinking about your next project for everyone here at Neowin!

[Slimy]

I was wondering if it is possible to request an office 12 flavour of the office icon without text? Thanks!

[Herby]

I was wondering if it is possible to request an office 12 flavour of the office icon without text? Thanks!

Sure,.. it's possible to request. :p

Can you post or PM me the shortcuts? (I don't have Office 12 so I need to know the locations and the names from the executables.)

[Slimy]

\program files\microsoft office\OFFICE12

winword.exe

excel.exe

powerpnt.exe

outlook.exe

mspub.exe

ois.exe (picture manager)

Thanks Herby :D

[Herby]

\program files\microsoft office\OFFICE12

winword.exe

excel.exe

powerpnt.exe

outlook.exe

mspub.exe

ois.exe (picture manager)

Thanks Herby :D

I hope that everything works,.. here's the Office 12 Icon. :)

Office_12.zip

[Slimy]

here's the Office 12 Icon. :)

Did I miss something here? Where's the icon :wacko:

Thanks for the files :)

[Herby]

^^^

If the DefaultIcon does'nt work (I've pointed it to %ProgramFiles%\Common Files\Microsoft Shared\Office12\MSOicons.exe,6), you can change it by editing the reg file.

Can you PM me the location of the Icon?

[Slimy]

There is no office 12 specific icon afaik. The office 2003 icon is in that file, icon group 7. I'm not sure if that helps :unsure:

[speedemonV12]

Hey i like this program, but i want to uninstall it, and whenever i uninstall it, the icon that i created on the desk is still there.....how do i get rid of it?

[Slimy]

Hey i like this program, but i want to uninstall it, and whenever i uninstall it, the icon that i created on the desk is still there.....how do i get rid of it?

There is a "remove" just like there is an "add" for every icon you add.

[speedemonV12]

i cant figure it out...i have clicked on every button and everything....like in the column on the left, i have a tree labeled test, and then if you expand it, there is another one labled test also. And the icon on my desktop is labled test also. I right click the icon and i get copy, creat shortcut, and rename, and in the applications, I have clicked everything, and nothing seems to work....can you give me a link to the latest version, i might have an old one

just got the latest version, and that is not it....

[speedemonV12]

i cant figure it out...i have clicked on every button and everything....like in the column on the left, i have a tree labeled test, and then if you expand it, there is another one labled test also. And the icon on my desktop is labled test also. I right click the icon and i get copy, creat shortcut, and rename, and in the applications, I have clicked everything, and nothing seems to work....can you give me a link to the latest version, i might have an old one

just got the latest version, and that is not it....

Pleaseeeee...i need this asap!!!!!!!

[wiredbits]

Pleaseeeee...i need this asap!!!!!!!

Hi

link to first page in this guide is https://www.neowin.net/forum/index.php?showtopic=224324

There you will find latest version, for now anyway. I am almost finished with version 1.08 and will post when all is ok.

To remove a Class Icon click the check box of parent (test in this case) then goto Class menu and choose remove. SCCU only removes a Class if it is checked.

Not sure what version you are using sounds like first release.

Hope this helps

Jim

[~INVASION~]

WOWthank you very nuch for this little tweak! I love it and for once i think this tweak will stay for a long time!

[viVian]

Hello there, i have been following this excellent thread, and have used quite a few of the icon posted here. But I couldnt find one for Norton Antivirus 2004 which I use. Can you post one reg file for that.

Thankyou

[theclash]

what about one for diskeeper/reg seeker/kaspersky anti virus/spybot search and destroy/spyware blaster? it's up to you to choose...thank you

[Herby]

There is no office 12 specific icon afaik. The office 2003 icon is in that file, icon group 7. I'm not sure if that helps :unsure:

Which icon location do you use?

WOWthank you very nuch for this little tweak! I love it and for once i think this tweak will stay for a long time!

You're welcome! :)

Hello there, i have been following this excellent thread, and have used quite a few of the icon posted here. But I couldnt find one for Norton Antivirus 2004 which I use. Can you post one reg file for that.

Thankyou

what about one for diskeeper/reg seeker/kaspersky anti virus/spybot search and destroy/spyware blaster? it's up to you to choose...thank you

No problem,.. but I don't have much time atm & my todo list is pretty big,.. if you don't want to wait you can create them with SCCU (see Post #1 for more info).

@ viVian: can you PM me the shortcuts / commands from Norton Antivirus 2004?