Thursday, May 20, 2010

Windows 7 : Adding MyComputer shortcut to windows 7 taskbar/superbar

In Windows 7 we have an explorer shortcut in  the superbar which opens up in "Libraries".We always want have a shortcut in Superbar which would Open up in "My Computer".
Here is how to do so :
* First step is to delete that bad Libraries shortcut.
* Right Click On libraries shortcut & choose "Unpin this Program from taskbar".
* Now Right Click On desktop & choose New - Shortcut .
* In shortcut location type "C:\Windows\explorer.exe shell:MyComputerFolder".

* Click Next & Type shortcut name as "Computer".
* A shortcut to My computer comes on Your Desktop.
* Now Right Click this icon on desktop and choose "Properties".
* Click On Change Icon .
* To get My Computer Icon browse to file : "c:\windows\system32\imageres.dll".
* After Choosing My Computer Icon Click OK - Apply - OK.
* Now Right Click On This Icon & Choose Pin To Taskbar .
* U get My Computer in taskbar.
Have Funnnnnnnnnn.............................

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