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By duhk · Posted
I like the show more options. The only problem with it is that it's not always in a consistent spot in the menu. If the copy/paste/cut, happens to show on top, then more option is the last in the menu. But if copy/paste/cut happens to show on the bottom, then more options is before the copy/paste/cut. But I do like the more options because it hides the stuff that I rarely use. But I would like to choose what it is or isn't hiding. That would make it better. -
By Michael Scrip · Posted
I wonder if "put it back the way it was for decades" ever crossed their minds? 🤣 -
By PsYcHoKiLLa · Posted
Rescind the stupid "Show more options" in context menus and just give us the full menu instead of adding more steps to get to what we want. The "simpler by default" makes me think they'll go in the opposite direction. Every context menu should have a configure button so you can pick and choose what options should be shown, I know you can do that with some registry fu but that shouldn't be required. -
By Jose_49 · Posted
This is why competition must exist. Finally, pressure is mounting on Microsoft to move in the right direction. -
By TarasBuria · Posted
Microsoft is making Windows 11's context menus faster, simpler, and configurable by Taras Buria Five years ago, Windows 11 introduced redesigned context menus, offering users a simpler, more modern design. However, customers quickly discovered that the new menus leave a lot to be desired. Many are unhappy with performance (they are really slow), while others dislike the double-layed design, where many options are hidden behind the "Show more options" button. In addition, over the years, menus became cluttered and overloaded. While Microsoft has already fixed plenty of pain points across Windows 11, context menus remain mostly unchanged. Fortunately, Microsoft is finally listening. Marcus Ash, Design and Research Lead for Windows at Microsoft, responded to a tweet on X, confirming that the company is working on fixing Windows 11's context menus. Reworked context menus are supposed to be faster, simpler by default, and "configurable to what you use most." What the latter means is unknown, just like whether Microsoft plans to keep the classic menu alongside the modern one, but according to Marcus, the wait should finally be over soon, as he promised to "share our approach soon." Improved context menus will most likely appear first in Windows 11 preview builds in the Experimental Channel. While we wait for Microsoft to release them, you can try fixing context menus on your PC with a simple tool called Windows 11 Context Menu Manager. It lets you disable entries you do not need, not only cleaning up context menus, but also making them significantly faster. Microsoft has already improved Windows 11's Start menu and taskbar, so hopefully it will address user criticism of the context menu as well. Stay tuned for new Windows 11 preview builds, which usually arrive every Friday.
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ahmz
A-Patch for Windows Live Messenger
Visually Customize Messenger
A-Patch
Current Version: 1.3.0 RC1 (updated 30/1/2007)
Total Features: 71
Compatibility: Windows Live Messenger 8.0.0787, 8.0.0792, 8.0.0812, 8.1.0064, 8.1.0066, 8.1.0068, 8.1.0106, 8.1.0168 & 8.1.0178
Featuring a massive 71 options! A-Patch boasts a tremendous amount of customization to better your MSN Messenger experience, with even more planned!!
Latest News:
:: build 54
- Added: Compatibility support for Windows Live Messenger 8.1.0178
:: build 53
- Added: Compatibility support for Windows Live Messenger 8.1.0168 Public Beta
- Added: Remove Mobile Button to the Contact List options
:: build 52
- Added: Compatibility support for Windows Live Messenger 8.1.0106 Public Beta
- Fixed: Removing font button now does not disable the right-click "Change font" entry
:: build 49
- Added: Compatibility support for Windows Live Messenger 8.1.0068 Beta
- Re-added: Custom Games
- Re-added: Languages
:: build 48
- Added: Compatibility support for Windows Live Messenger 8.1.0066 Beta
- Improved: "Remove Advertisement" for the Contact List should (can't test it myself) now stop all videos/sounds from being downloaded/playing
- Note: Still no other languages added, I wasn't expecting a new build so soon
:: build 46
- Added: Compatibility support for Windows Live Messenger 8.1.0064 Beta
- Added: "Remove Toast Windows Live Logo"
- Added: "Remove Toast Messenger Title"
- Removed: "Remove Packs Button" (only for 8.1) as it was no longer needed
- Removed: "Show Idle Status" (only for 8.1) due to technical difficulties
- Removed: Multilingual options, they will be re-added in the next version, God-Willing
- Improved: "Remove Gleam Notifications" option by removing the whole column, pushing the buddy icon left
- Improved: "Remove Search Bar" option by also removing the space it took up
:: build 44
- Added compatibility support for Messenger 8.0.0812
- Added 5 extra languages including Dutch, Spanish, Swedish, Italian & Danish
:: build 37
- Added compatibility support for Messenger 8.0.0792.00
:: build 36
- Added compatibility support for Messenger 8.0.0787.00;
- Added "iK:Host" button to the Finish screen [thanks for the free hosting :)]
- Removed Add Games
:: build 33
- Return Feature: Disable MSN Spaces Contact Card Integration;
- Return Feature: Disable Song Links;
- Return Feature: Add Mess.be Games;
- Return Feature: Remove Billing Info Menus;
- New Feature: Remove Emoticons from Contact Nicknames;
- Change: Renamed "Remove Add Contact Bar" to "Remove Contact Manager Bar";
- New Feature: Move Contact Manager Bar to the Bottom;
- New Feature: Remove Extra Padding from the Contact Manager Bar;
- New Feature: Remove "Add a Contact" Button from the Contact Manager Bar;
- New Feature: Remove "Manage your contacts" Button from the Contact Manager Bar;
- New Feature: Remove Contact Search Field from the Contact Manager Bar;
- Fix: Removing the Contact Manager Bar also disables using the (now) invisible search field
:: build 32
- Added compatibility support for Messenger 8.0.0689.00_Branches;
- Expect some new features in the next build (33)
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Disclaimer:> Patching MSN Messenger infringes Microsoft's Terms of Use. Downloading and installing this software is your own rational choice and I am not responsible in any way.
[bHot features>:[/b]>
?b> Install WinAMP Plug-in for Now Playing feature;
?/b> Remove "says" text next to you and your contact's nickname in the message window (english only);
? Add Send Button to Handwriting Tab
This means that when you remove the ugly & bulky Send button from the Instant Message window, you can add it to the Handwriting Tab and still be able to send ink messages!!?? Remove To: Bar
Don't you already know who you're talking to? Why waste precious conversation space.. don't! Get rid of it now with A-Patch&>Current Featurees (updated 20/6/2006)
A-Patch has a tot>770 features!!
The current features for the latest >(8.0.07877) are as foll>[Contact List] - 330
Remove Windows Live Logo
Remove "Messenger" Title
Remove Display Picture Container
Remove Personal Message Bar
Remove E-mail Button
Remove Sharing Folders Button
Remove My Space Button
Remove Windows Live Today Button
Remove Make a Phone Call Button
Remove Yellow Information Bar
Change Display Picture Link
Remove Contacts Personal Message
Remove Toast Display Picture
Remove Gleam Notification
Remove Advertisement
Add Always On Top Button
Remove Search Bar
Remove Display Picture in Sign-In Window
Remove Bottom Links in Sign-In Window
Remove Windows Live ID Branding
Disable MSN Spaces Contact Card Integration
Remove Color Button
Disable Song Links
Remove Emoticons from Nicknames
Remove Mobile Button
Remove Contact Manager Bar
-- Move Contact Manager Bar to the Bottom
-- Remove Extra Padding from the Contact Manager Bar
-- Remove "Add a Contact" Button from the Contact Manager Bar
-- Remove "Manage your Contacts" Button from the Contact Manager Bar
-- Remove Contact Search Field from the Contact Manager >[instant Message] - 335
Remove Windows Live Logo
Remove Invite Button
Remove Send Files Button
Remove Web Cam Button
Remove Call Button
Remove Activities Button
Remove Games Button
Remove Block Button
Remove Color Button
Remove Search Button
Remove My Display Picture Container
Remove Font Button
Remove Emoticons Button
Remove Voice Clip Button
Remove Backgrounds Button
Remove Winks Button
Remove Packs Button
Remove Nudge Button
Remove What's Hot Section
Remove Formatting Toolbar Separator
Change Ink Tabs to Text
Remove Advertisement
Remove Contact's Personal Messange and E-mail (To: Bar)
Remove Web Cam Icon from Avatar/DP Containers
Remove Nudge Delay
Disable Nudge Shake
Remove Send Button
Add Send Button to Handwriting Tab
Add Custom Games
Remove Status Information Bar Remove "Get a Webcam" Link Add Always On Top Button
Remove User Is Writing Message
Remove Convert Tab
Remove "says" T>[Miscellaneous] - 6
Polygamy (Multi-MSN)
Show Idle Status
Shorten Status Info in Info Bar
Install WinAMP Plug-in for Now Playing feature (thanks to Shane at www.myplugins.info)
Remove Advertisement in Sharing Folders Window
Remove Billing Info Menus
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