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&New Message I say  :D

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OK... np :)

did u think about the empty recycle bin concept heryby ?

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

can anyone make one for msn messenger 6.2 or/and 7?

can anyone make a "generic" file so i know how to make nonnamed shorkuts to any folder or file in my computer, thanks

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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.

my request is an itunes one :D

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 :D

my request is an itunes one :D

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 :D

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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). :blush:

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.

[/Herby]

Winamp.zip

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

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

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:

CLSID
  {00000000-5001-0000-0000-000000000002}
    DefaultIcon
    Shell
      Ad-Aware SE
        Command (%ProgramFiles%\Lavasoft\Ad-Aware SE Professional\Ad-Aware.exe)
    ShellFolder

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 :D

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 :D

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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\

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:

CLSID
 ?{00000000-5001-0000-0000-000000000002}
 ? ?DefaultIcon
 ? ?Shell
 ? ? ?Ad-Aware SE
 ? ? ? ?Command (%ProgramFiles%\Lavasoft\Ad-Aware SE Professional\Ad-Aware.exe)
 ? ?ShellFolder

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

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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:

[HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\CLSID\{00000000-5001-0000-0000-000000000002}\Shell\Ad-Aware SE\Command]
@=hex(2):a lot of numbers

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 shou:D work! :D

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 schoo:Donly deutsh :D

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Hi netmen, welkome to:)eowin! :)

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]

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\

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

As I can make something it like

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

How about an icon for TRILLIAN PRO

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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. :)

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:

[HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\CLSID\{00000000-5001-0000-0000-000000000002}\Shell\Ad-Aware SE\Command]
@=hex(2):a lot of numbers

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!?:D:D

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.

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

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

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

post-51699-1099777769.jpg

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

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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?

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?

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Hi Fridge, welkome to Neowin!:D:D

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]

@=......

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

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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}

rename x .{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 :shifty: and you can cut, copy, rename and delete it.

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.

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Thanks! :happy:

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

My_Docs.zip

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

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...

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