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.............................

Registry Trick : Adding 'Edit With Notepad' for every file in Right-Click Menu

Usually we open an unknown file type with "Notepad" so it would be nice to add "Edit with Notepad" option in right click menu of every file type.
Here we go :
* Open Run Dialog (Press Window Key + R).
* Type regedit & press enter

* The Registry Editor Opens Up.
* In Registry Editor goto "HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\*\shell" .

* In right side pane right Click : New - Key.
* Type : 'Edit With Notepad' (without quotes) as key name .
* Now Click On 'Edit with Notepad' key and in right hand pane right click : New - String Value.

* Type Value Name : Icon
* Now Double Click 'Icon' string value and type : "notepad.exe,0" as value data.

* Right Click On 'Edit With Notepad' Key .
* Choose New - key.
* Type Key Name -  command.
* In right side pane of command key double click 'Default' and type : notepad.exe "%1" (With Quotes).
* Click OK.

* Close Regedit.
* Now Right Click Any file & u have edit with notepad option for it.

Have Fun...
For simpler option download the registry file to do all this for you....
Download here

Registry Trick : Adding 'Control Panel' Option to 'My Computer'

Registry Trick : Adding 'Control Panel' Option to 'My Computer'
It is always handy to have an assortment of shortcuts as 'Control Panel' in My Computer.Here is how to do so :-
*Press WinKey + R (Opens Run Dialog)

*Type "regedit" (without quotes)
*The Registry Editor Opens Up.

*Goto "HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\MyComputer\NameSpace" .
*In right hand empty space : Right Click and choose New - Key.

*Type Name as : "{21EC2020-3AEA-1069-A2DD-08002B30309D}" (without quotes)

*Close Regedit.
*You get Control Panel in my computer.

 Have Funnnn.............

Or

Download reg file to do this.

Tweaking : FContext Tweaker 2.0 released by me on 'Softpedia'

Its Handy to have some import shortcuts in the Context Menu i.e Right Click Menu . The latest version of FContext Tweaker has been loaded with many features .

Some of them being :
* FContext Tweaker v2.0 allows Vista/Win 7 users to add items to Context Menus.
* FContext Tweaker v2.0 allows you to add items to Desktop Context Menu.
* FContext Tweaker v2.0 allows you to add items to Directory Background Context Menu.
* FContext Tweaker v2.0 allows you to add items to My Computer Context Menu.
* FContext Tweaker v2.0 allows you to  add Custom Programs.
* FContext Tweaker v2.0 allows you to add Custom Links.
* FContext Tweaker v2.0 allows you to add Custom Files opened by specified Program.
* FContext Tweaker v2.0 allows you to add  Predefined Windows Items.
* FContext Tweaker v2.0 allows you to add Cascading (Drop Down) Menus in Context Menu.
* FContext Tweaker v2.0 allows you to delete current items.

Release Notes v 2.0 :
*Added Ability to add items to Desktop context Menu Only.
*Added Ability to add items to My Computer Context Menu.
*Added Ability to add some predefined items.
*Added Ability to add cascading menus.
*Changed UI.

Have Fun Editing Context Menu........
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Registry Trick : Adding 'Recycle Bin' Option to 'My Computer'

It is always handy to have an assortment of shortcuts as 'Recycle Bin' in My Computer.Here is how to do so :-
*Press WinKey + R (Opens Run Dialog)

*Type "regedit" (without quotes)
*The Registry Editor Opens Up.

*Goto "HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\MyComputer\NameSpace" .

*In right hand empty space : Right Click and choose New - Key.
*Type Name as : "{645FF040-5081-101B-9F08-00AA002F954E}" (without quotes)
*Close Regedit.
*You get Recycle Bin in my computer.

 Have Funnnn.............
Or

Download reg file to do this.

Windows 7/Vista Trick : Adding the good old run option to start menu : Manual Way

To add run option to Start menu do the following :
* Press winkey + R to open run menu.
*Type : Regedit
*Press Enter
*The Registry editor windows opens up:

 * Move to : HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\Advanced
* In right hand pane find entry : Start_ShowRun
* Double click on Start_ShowRun and type 1 .
* Click ok ,Press f5.
* Close regedit
* Open run by windows key + r .
* type cmd
* Command prompt window appears .
* type : taskkill /F /IM explorer.exe
* Now type : explorer.exe
* You see run option added .
Have funn..............
(Note : Playing with regedit is a dangerous thing for your computer if improperly done however its lots of fun.
The author holds no liability if something goes wrong ) 

Windows 7/Vista Trick : Adding the good old run option to start menu

When we install a brand new Windows 7 or Vista we find that there is no run option in the start menu.
However  , It can be added using one of following ways :

The easy way :
* Press Windows Key + R to open run menu .
* type : gpedit.msc
* The Group Policy Editor opens up as Following image 

* Under user configuration move to : Administrative Templates \ Start Menu and Taskbar.
* Scroll Down to: Add the run command to start menu

 * Double Click on it. The following dialog appears.

 *  Choose Enabled. Click Apply then OK .
 * You see that the run Menu appears in start menu .

Happy Running................
Have Fun

System Tweak : Changing a drive/pendrive icon in Windows OS

There is a way to change the drive or pendrive icon such that it appears the same on every computer :

Here We Go :

1)Take any icon file (*.ico).
2)Suppose it has name f.ico
3)Copy the icon into the pendrive or hard disk partition.
4)Open Notepad and type as follows :

[autorun]

icon=f.ico,0
Note: In above replace f.ico with your icon files name.

5)Save the above file as "autorun.inf"(Note : File should have autorun as name and inf as extension).
6)Copy this file directly into ur Hard drive and pendrive.

7)Now you may hide the icon and autorun.inf file.
8)In case of pendrive eject and reinsert it & For Hard Drive Restart ur pc.
See the result :

Add Items To Vista and windows7 context menu : Easy Way

 FContext Tweaker is a simple application, written in C# designed to help you edit the context menu in Vista and  7.
Simply Choose the program , icon and text and thatz all to do ... Have Fun

Change Windows 7 Logon Screen : Easy Way

A utility Se7en Logon Changer v1.1 allows Win 7 users to change logon screen.
Download it from here .
Its very easy to use just choose a jpg file and it will do rest for u...

It got Softpedia's Award

Have fun........