Showing posts with label System. Show all posts
Showing posts with label System. Show all posts

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

Sunday, May 16, 2010

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

Windows 7 : Disable Aero Peek In Windows 7

Aero peek : A feature in Windows 7 which makes all open windows transparent when mouse is hovered over the little rectangle in bottom right.
Here is how to disable Aero Peek :
* Open Run Dialog (Press Winkey + R).
*Type Regedit
*Move To : HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\DWM.

*In Right Side Pane Double Click on "Enable Aero Peek" as in above image.
*Type Value As 0.

*Aero Peek Is Disabled.
Have Funn....

OR

Download the registry file to do this for u

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.

Wednesday, May 12, 2010

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........
Download here

Monday, May 10, 2010

System : Resolving bootmgr is compressed error

Sometimes on installing a brand new Vista or Windows 7 we are unable to boot and get the following error :
Bootmgr is compressed
Press Ctrl + Alt +Del to Restart

How to resolve such an error.Follow these steps :
Insert Vista /Seven DVD .
After loading of files goto "Repair My Computer" in bottom left.
Click on load drivers.
Browse to the drive in which you have the OS installed.
Right click on drive and click properties.
Uncheck "Compress this drive to save disk space".

Press apply & OK.
Restart UR .
Thatz All.........