removing "my computer" etc from start menu

apathy- · February 9th, 2004

i've seen alot of themes where the words My Computer, My Documents, My Network Places, Control Pannel, run, search, and the rest are not there anymore.

i was curious how this was done...

the links are still there, but the names are not...

ne one?
:confused: :confused:

**muzikool** · February 9th, 2004

I believe that the themes themselves make this happen. I know that I had one theme where the words were not there, and now I'm using one in which they are. Of course I imagine there is a way to tweak this in the registry as well, but I'd have to look around a bit to find out for sure.

apathy- · February 9th, 2004

yeah it looked alot better like that imo

do you know what theme it was?
maybe i could pick it appart and see how...
or someone could simply tell me how

**muzikool** · February 9th, 2004

Well first thing... are you able to load themes at the moment? In other words, do you have the software or made the necessary changes to install themes that you download? (UXTheme patch, WindowBlinds, StyleXP, etc.)

If so, then I'd browse through the "February Desktops" thread and find screenshots that have what you're looking for. Info on the theme name should be posted, and if not then you can PM the person and ask what theme they are using.

apathy- · February 9th, 2004

i've ade numerous themes and wallpapers and such, i was just wonderin if there was a way to do it without applying a theme

i know you can remame "my computer" to " . " :P but um well there's still space there.

idk i've been lookin thru alot, and haven't found one yet
i think there was one in the december bunch, but that's long gone isn't it?

**muzikool** · February 9th, 2004

Originally Posted by apathy-

i've been lookin thru alot, and haven't found one yet
i think there was one in the december bunch, but that's long gone isn't it?

Yeah, the DB crash happened afterwards and so the December thread is gone. I figured there would be something in the Jan. or Feb. threads, but I guess there's not if you've looked.

I did check on a pretty expansive regedit site for a way to make the changes you want, but I didn't find anything useful. I'm running out of ideas now unfortunately, but maybe someone else will have more info.

apathy- · February 10th, 2004

ooooo i found a theme that has it
azure has it, but it's not on theme xp
checking google as we speak

apathy- · February 10th, 2004

yeah.....
ne one ?... help?

leedogg · February 10th, 2004

I simply renamed my computer and my documents to " " if I enable drop shadows on text, the background disappears. I believe Norton Utilities allowed me to rename the trashcan to " "

apathy- · February 11th, 2004

what about changing my network places, or control pannel

is there a way find the registry entries, or chnage system32.dll?

Fenris · February 11th, 2004

If ur running xp right click start button go to properties then customize button then hit the advanced tab. You can remove them from there. As for renaming ive never tried to do it.

apathy- · February 12th, 2004

Originally Posted by Fenris

If ur running xp right click start button go to properties then customize button then hit the advanced tab. You can remove them from there. As for renaming ive never tried to do it.

yeah... i've tried changing the system32.dll file, and well that didn't go too well, ended up formating

idk... maybe when i have more time i'll try it again, until then, feel free to say if there's an easier way ^_^

**Beginning** · February 12th, 2004

To rename recycle bin just apply this .reg file...

I've used it for years..

renamerecyle.reg

Note...
This is only for WinXP ...... Not w2k or 98...

PS - You know how it is one computer is so different then the next.... You do have to run this with consideration..

Like I said it works flawlessly on my computer... I've reformated dozens of times and each time ran this .reg to rename recyle bin... It's works perfect!!

**Teddy** · February 12th, 2004

Originally Posted by apathy-

yeah it looked alot better like that imo

do you know what theme it was?
maybe i could pick it appart and see how...
or someone could simply tell me how

This one? It's what i'm using : http://www.ntfs.org/forum/attachment...tachmentid=576

If so then you can get it here: http://www.customize.org/details/30340

**Johnny** · February 13th, 2004

Originally Posted by Beginning

To rename recycle bin just apply this .reg file... I've used it for years..

renamerecyle.reg

Note...
This is only for WinXP ...... Not w2k or 98...

PS - You know how it is one computer is so different then the next.... You do have to run this with consideration.. Like I said it works flawlessly on my computer... I've reformated dozens of times and each time ran this .reg to rename recyle bin... It's works perfect!!

Indeed a nice utility. I use it all the time also

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apathy- OSNN Junior Addict Joined: February 2004 Posts: 13 Reputation: 0 Power: 98	removing "my computer" etc from start menu i've seen alot of themes where the words My Computer, My Documents, My Network Places, Control Pannel, run, search, and the rest are not there anymore. i was curious how this was done... the links are still there, but the names are not... ne one? :confused: :confused:

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apathy- OSNN Junior Addict Joined: February 2004 Posts: 13 Reputation: 0 Power: 98	thanks yeah it looked alot better like that imo do you know what theme it was? maybe i could pick it appart and see how... or someone could simply tell me how

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apathy- OSNN Junior Addict Joined: February 2004 Posts: 13 Reputation: 0 Power: 98	yeah i've ade numerous themes and wallpapers and such, i was just wonderin if there was a way to do it without applying a theme i know you can remame "my computer" to " . " :P but um well there's still space there. idk i've been lookin thru alot, and haven't found one yet i think there was one in the december bunch, but that's long gone isn't it?

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muzikool Act your wage. Joined: December 2001 Location: Texas, USA Reputation: Yes, please. Posts: 7,626 Reputation: 2900 Power: 229	Originally Posted by apathy- i've been lookin thru alot, and haven't found one yet i think there was one in the december bunch, but that's long gone isn't it? Yeah, the DB crash happened afterwards and so the December thread is gone. I figured there would be something in the Jan. or Feb. threads, but I guess there's not if you've looked. I did check on a pretty expansive regedit site for a way to make the changes you want, but I didn't find anything useful. I'm running out of ideas now unfortunately, but maybe someone else will have more info.

February 12th, 2004	Top \| #12
apathy- OSNN Junior Addict Joined: February 2004 Posts: 13 Reputation: 0 Power: 98	:-\ Originally Posted by Fenris If ur running xp right click start button go to properties then customize button then hit the advanced tab. You can remove them from there. As for renaming ive never tried to do it. yeah... i've tried changing the system32.dll file, and well that didn't go too well, ended up formating idk... maybe when i have more time i'll try it again, until then, feel free to say if there's an easier way ^_^

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February 9th, 2004	Top \| #2
muzikool Act your wage. Joined: December 2001 Location: Texas, USA Reputation: Yes, please. Posts: 7,626 Reputation: 2900 Power: 229	I believe that the themes themselves make this happen. I know that I had one theme where the words were not there, and now I'm using one in which they are. Of course I imagine there is a way to tweak this in the registry as well, but I'd have to look around a bit to find out for sure.

February 9th, 2004	Top \| #4
muzikool Act your wage. Joined: December 2001 Location: Texas, USA Reputation: Yes, please. Posts: 7,626 Reputation: 2900 Power: 229	Well first thing... are you able to load themes at the moment? In other words, do you have the software or made the necessary changes to install themes that you download? (UXTheme patch, WindowBlinds, StyleXP, etc.) If so, then I'd browse through the "February Desktops" thread and find screenshots that have what you're looking for. Info on the theme name should be posted, and if not then you can PM the person and ask what theme they are using.

February 10th, 2004	Top \| #7
apathy- OSNN Junior Addict Joined: February 2004 Posts: 13 Reputation: 0 Power: 98	ooooo i found a theme that has it azure has it, but it's not on theme xp checking google as we speak

February 10th, 2004	Top \| #8
apathy- OSNN Junior Addict Joined: February 2004 Posts: 13 Reputation: 0 Power: 98	yeah..... ne one ?... help?

February 10th, 2004	Top \| #9
leedogg Gojyone kawaiiiiiiii! Joined: March 2002 Posts: 820 Reputation: 190 Power: 131	I simply renamed my computer and my documents to " " if I enable drop shadows on text, the background disappears. I believe Norton Utilities allowed me to rename the trashcan to " "

February 11th, 2004	Top \| #10
apathy- OSNN Junior Addict Joined: February 2004 Posts: 13 Reputation: 0 Power: 98	what about changing my network places, or control pannel is there a way find the registry entries, or chnage system32.dll?

February 11th, 2004	Top \| #11
Fenris OSNN Senior Addict Joined: August 2003 Posts: 267 Reputation: 30 Power: 106	If ur running xp right click start button go to properties then customize button then hit the advanced tab. You can remove them from there. As for renaming ive never tried to do it.

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Beginning I'm Beginning Somehow... Joined: June 2002 Location: XP-erience, NTFS, OSNN, here..... Posts: 1,262 Reputation: 360 Power: 133	To rename recycle bin just apply this .reg file... I've used it for years.. renamerecyle.reg Note... This is only for WinXP ...... Not w2k or 98... PS - You know how it is one computer is so different then the next.... You do have to run this with consideration.. Like I said it works flawlessly on my computer... I've reformated dozens of times and each time ran this .reg to rename recyle bin... It's works perfect!! - - - - - - - - -Devart Gallery - - - - - - - - - -

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Teddy Boogie Nights...! Joined: July 2002 Location: London, UK Posts: 1,551 Reputation: 70 Power: 133	Originally Posted by apathy- yeah it looked alot better like that imo do you know what theme it was? maybe i could pick it appart and see how... or someone could simply tell me how This one? It's what i'm using : http://www.ntfs.org/forum/attachment...tachmentid=576 If so then you can get it here: http://www.customize.org/details/30340 Love like you've never been hurt. Work like you don't need the money. Dance like no one is watching!

February 13th, 2004	Top \| #15
Johnny Paul Reed Smith Joined: January 2004 Location: Happy Valley Posts: 4,838 Reputation: 2369 Power: 170	Originally Posted by Beginning To rename recycle bin just apply this .reg file... I've used it for years.. renamerecyle.reg Note... This is only for WinXP ...... Not w2k or 98... PS - You know how it is one computer is so different then the next.... You do have to run this with consideration.. Like I said it works flawlessly on my computer... I've reformated dozens of times and each time ran this .reg to rename recyle bin... It's works perfect!! Indeed a nice utility. I use it all the time also Paul Reed Smith.

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