The My Documents folder is displayed in the top level of the navigation pane in Windows XP. In Windows Vista, the Documents folder does not show up by default in the navigation pane. If you like the Windows XP design and want to add Documents namespace to the navigation pane in Windows Vista, here is how to do so. (more…)
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Add Your Documents Folder to the Explorer Navigation Pane in Windows Vista
How to Make Folders Appear as Cascading Menu in the Quick Launch Toolbar
When you create sub-folders in the Quick Launch folder to better organize the shortcuts, the folders will appear in the Quick Launch toolbar correctly, but clicking them would launch Windows Explorer. Some people would like to view the contents of the folder (cascaded as a list) rather than opening the folder when clicked. Here is how to make folders in the Quick Launch toolbar cascade as menu when clicked. (more…)
Add “Open in InPrivate Window” Option to the Right-Click Menu for Internet Shortcuts (.URL Files)
We saw how to open hyperlinks from an existing Internet Explorer 8 window in a separate InPrivate Browsing window. Here is another hack which adds "Open in InPrivate Window" to the context menu for Internet Shortcuts (.URLs). This tip applies only to Internet Explorer 8. (more…)
Add “Open in InPrivate Window” Option to the Right-Click Menu in Internet Explorer 8
InPrivate Browsing mode in Internet Explorer 8 helps prevent your browsing history, cache, form data, cookies, and usernames and passwords from being retained by the browser. Here is a menu extension for Internet Explorer 8, which adds the "Open in InPrivate Window" option to the context menu. This can be useful in situations where you want to open specific hyperlinks in InPrivate browsing window from the existing Internet Explorer window. This extension works in Windows XP, Windows Vista & Windows 7. (more…)
How to Clear File Search MRU History in Windows 7
When you open the Search window in Windows 7, the previously typed search queries (MRU) are displayed in the Search bar. Also, when you type a search query, the autocomplete lists possible matches as you type. Here is how to clear the search entries individually and collectively. (more…)
How to Change the Icon for a File Type in Windows 7 and Vista
Windows XP and earlier Operating Systems include the most useful File Types tab in the Folder Options applet. This tab was removed in Windows Vista and Windows 7 and replaced by Default Programs, which lacks many features that the File Types tab has. This forced users to look for third-party utilities to manage file type associations and customize the icons. This article provides information on how to manually change the icon for file types in Windows 7 and Vista. (more…)
Make Windows 7 Gadgets (Sidebar) Work With UAC Disabled
If User Account Control (UAC) is turned off in Windows 7, none of the desktop gadgets would run. Also, when you right-click on the Desktop and click Gadgets, the Desktop Gadget Gallery would not start. This could be a deliberate move by Microsoft to enhance the security by preventing gadgets from running under administrative privileges. By amending a registry value, you can make the gadgets work even if UAC is disabled. (more…)
Fix: Cannot Unpin Pinned Folders From Windows 7 Start Menu
Windows 7 allows you Pin folders to the Start menu by dragging it over the Start menu, as in Windows XP/Vista. However, there is no option provided to remove a folder from the Pinned items list in Windows 7. As a result, you’re unable to remove Pinned folders from the Start menu without resetting the entire Pinned items listing. This looks like a bug in Windows 7 (which is in Beta as of this writing), but we have a workaround for you. (more…)
How to Remove the Send Feedback Link From the Title Bar in Windows 7 Beta
Windows 7 Beta Builds include the "Send Feedback" link in the title bar of every application. It’s situated very close to the minimize/maximize buttons which may cause you click the link accidentally (happened to me twice today) when minimizing a window, especially if you have a mouse with poor precision. There is a registry edit to remove the Send Feedback link. (more…)
How to Remove Scan Using Spybot-Search&Destroy Option From the Right-Click Menu
SpyBot Search & Destroy (v1.6.0 and higher) adds the entry Scan using Spybot-Search&Destroy to the right-click menu for files and folders. If you don’t plan to use the context menu option, you can remove it by editing the registry. (more…)
