Re: Custon items on the start menu

From: Anando [MS-MVP] (anando_at_mvps.org)
Date: 03/23/04 

Date: Tue, 23 Mar 2004 07:52:55 -0400

Glad to see that all is working George ! 

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"George Valkov" <null@somewhere.com> wrote in message 
news:%23rHXQ%23EEEHA.548@TK2MSFTNGP10.phx.gbl...
>I just changed the OEM link and now it points to a .MSC file (snai-in) that
> includes
> all af the features of the Computer Management plus more...
> Everything that You'd ever like to manage on one place :-)
>
> Thank You!
> And thanks to Kelly for the VBS script!
>
> Now I have about 8 free slots on the right side of the Start Menu.
> It would be nice to put something there too, but may be later...
> ... I may spend some time editing the registry on my other system.
> It's always safe to damage a Test Station anyway :o)
>
> Tips:
> Actually the idea of using the space on the right side of the Start Menu
> is to put my programs Near (Start Menu\All Programs\... is too Far for me
> :o)
>
> Another tip for optimization is putting the Start Menu on the upper side 
> of
> screen.
> The main idea is that generally You keep the mouse pointer on the upper 
> side
> of screen.
> This is because Application titlebars; File, Edit, etc menus; and buttons
> are placed
> on the top of each window, so putting the Start Menu on the upper side of
> screen will
> short the distance :-)
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
> "Anando [MS-MVP]" <anando@mvps.org> wrote in message
> news:eRgysf5DEHA.684@tk2msftngp13.phx.gbl...
>> Hi George,
>>
>> Kelly's script replaces the shortcuts for My Music or My Pictures to 
>> point
>> at a location where the user desires. It is not possible to add a new
>> shortcut on the right hand side of the start menu. You can only edit the
>> locations of the shortcuts to point at a different place other than My
> Music
>> or My Pictures. If you are running Windows XP SP1, then you can also edit
>> the shortcut "Set Program Access and Defaults" and make it point to a
>> location of your desire. You can also add a shortcut in place of the OEM
>> link (right below the 'Run' in the start menu.
>>
>> In any case, if you want the My Music, My Pictures or the OEM link to
> point
>> at a location (program, webpage, folder ect) of yoru choice, you may
>> download the following edits which will do it for you:
>>
>> Add a Folder Under the Run Command (line 180, left column)
>>
>> Add Folder to Start Menu - Replace My Pictures or My Music (line 2, right
>> column)
>>
>> http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/xp_tweaks.htm
>>
>> -- 
>> Anando
>> Microsoft MVP- Windows Shell/User
>> http://www.microsoft.com/mvp
>> http://www.mvps.org
>> http://www.dts-l.org
>>
>>
>> "George Valkov" <null@somewhere.com> wrote in message
>> news:%23Odwr53DEHA.2600@TK2MSFTNGP09.phx.gbl...
>> >I spent some time reading the souce code of Your VBS script.
>> > It will modify the registry and move the My Music / My Pictures folder
> to
>> > another loaction.
>> > I've already done this with regedit.exe and tweakui.exe.
>> > Actually I am looking for a way to create a new folder / item that will
>> > apear beside the My Music folder.
>> > If I can execute a folder / application / html page / html application
> or
>> > some script
>> > from a new link on the right side of the start menu, then I can execute
>> > whatever I want.
>> > The question is: how can I add a new Item there and use it to execute
> any
>> > of
>> > the above specified.
>> >
>> > Thanks.
>> >
>> >
>> > George Valkov
>> >
>> >
>> >
>> >
>> >
>> > "Kelly" <kelly@mvps.org> wrote in message
>> > news:e8UWorKDEHA.2576@TK2MSFTNGP11.phx.gbl...
>> >> Thanks, guys!  :o)
>> >>
>> >> Right click the Start button/Properties/Start Menu/Customize/Advanced.
>> >> Scroll down to My Documents/Display as a Menu (ok, ok).
>> >>
>> >> Then right click the Start button/Explore All Users/Programs.  Find 
>> >> the
>> >> program in question, right click and copy.
>> >>
>> >> Then go to Windows Explorer and scroll down to:  Use as an example:
>> >> C:\Documents and Settings\Kelly\My Documents and paste.
>> >>
>> >> Then go to the Start Menu/My Documents.  Your program should be listed
>> > there
>> >> now and cascading.
>> >>
>> >> Several other options:
>> >>
>> >> Find the .exe of the program in question, right click, Pin to Start
> Menu.
>> >> Note: it won't be on the right hand side nor cascading.
>> >>
>> >> Replace My Pictures or My Music (Line 2)
>> >> http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/xp_tweaks.htm
>> >>
>> >> Add a Folder to the Start Button - Right Click (Line 124)
>> >> http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/xp_tweaks.htm
>> >>
>> >> Add a Folder Under the Run Command (Line 180)
>> >> http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/xp_tweaks.htm
>> >>
>> >>
>> >> -- 
>> >> All the Best,
>> >> Kelly
>> >>
>> >> Microsoft-MVP Windows® XP
>> >>
>> >> Troubleshooting Windows XP
>> >> http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com
>> >>
>> >> "Anando [MS-MVP]" <anando@mvps.org> wrote in message
>> >> news:u0Y7Y4IDEHA.3928@TK2MSFTNGP09.phx.gbl...
>> >> > Hi George,
>> >> >
>> >> > You can also add a custom location instead of "Set program access 
>> >> > and
>> >> > defaults" on the start menu if you are running Windows XP SP1. Just
>> >> > post
>> >> the
>> >> > exact path, infotip and icon that you want and i can make a registry
>> > file
>> >> > for you. As Ronnie has already suggested, you can visit Kelly's site
>> >> > and
>> >> > download already made edits with which you can replace the My Music
> and
>> > My
>> >> > Video shortcuts with your desired ones.
>> >> >
>> >> > -- 
>> >> >
>> >> > Regards,
>> >> > Anando
>> >> > Microsoft MVP- Windows Shell/User
>> >> > http://www.microsoft.com/mvp
>> >> > http://www.mvps.org
>> >> >
>> >> > Folder Customisations
>> >> > http://newdelhi.sancharnet.in/minku
>> >> >
>> >> > Get Secure !!
>> >> > http://www.microsoft.com/protect
>> >> >
>> >> >
>> >> > "George Valkov" <null@somewhere.com> wrote in message
>> >> > news:O1Omc8FDEHA.3608@TK2MSFTNGP10.phx.gbl...
>> >> > >I have a question about the start menu.
>> >> > > On the left side of Windows XP start menu I can add shortcuts to
>> >> whatever
>> >> > > I
>> >> > > want.
>> >> > > Currently my left side is full of items and I want to add some
> more.
>> >> > > On the right side of the start menu, there are a few system items,
>> >> > > and a plenty of free space to fit my needs, but Explorer does not
>> >> > > allow me to add customized shortcuts there.
>> >> > >
>> >> > > Can I use regedit or another utility to create shortcuts to 
>> >> > > folders
>> >> > > and / or programs there and how?
>> >> > >
>> >> > >
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