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Extend the Windows Explorer context menu with Copy Path

23 December 2006 by Snakefoot | No Comments » | Trackback Off
Make it easier to copy the location of a file to the clipboard.

Create shortcut to "Run…" in the Start Menu

31 January 2006 by Snakefoot | 1 Comment » | Trackback Off
The Run... option in the Start Menu can be launched using a shortcut.

Change OEM branding of System Properties

11 September 2003 by Snakefoot | 1 Comment » | Trackback Off
System Properties can be modified to display company name or company pictures.

Configure the Windows taskbar

4 July 2003 by Snakefoot | No Comments » | Trackback Off
Changing the behavior and visual appearance of the task bar.

Install Active Desktop in Windows 95 / NT4

6 March 2003 by Snakefoot | No Comments » | Trackback Off
Installing Active Desktop without needing to install Internet Explorer 4 first.

Configure the taskbar Start Menu

1 January 2003 by Snakefoot | No Comments » | Trackback Off
Changing the behavior and visual appearance of the Start Menu.

Configure the picture used as background wallpaper

30 March 2002 by Snakefoot | No Comments » | Trackback Off
Configuring how the wallpaper should be displayed using registry settings.

Customization of Windows visual appearance

29 November 2001 by Snakefoot | No Comments » | Trackback Off
Description of the different things that can be customized in Windows, and links to resources that can provide even more customization.

Configure zip and cab files as compressed folders

1 October 2001 by Snakefoot | No Comments » | Trackback Off
Open zip and cab files in Windows Explorer like they were normal directory with files.

Extend context menu with Move To and Copy To options

26 January 2001 by Snakefoot | No Comments » | Trackback Off
Add "Copy To Folder..." and "Move To Folder..." when right-clicking a file.

Display the Windows version on the desktop

21 January 2001 by Snakefoot | No Comments » | Trackback Off
When BETA testing Windows versions then it can be rather useful to easily see the build version on the desktop.

Creating the Show Desktop shortcut

1 January 2001 by Snakefoot | 2 Comments » | Trackback Off
The Show Desktop shortcut in the quick launch bar can be restored if deleted.

Changing the background color for the login screen

1 January 2001 by Snakefoot | No Comments » | Trackback Off
Changing the color of the desktop shown before a user has logged in.

Create keyboard shortcut to quickly launch a program

1 January 2001 by Snakefoot | 2 Comments » | Trackback Off
How to configure a keyboard shortcut as a hotkey to quickly start an application.

Extend context menu with “Open with…” for all files

1 January 2000 by Snakefoot | No Comments » | Trackback Off
Configure the context-menu when right-clicking any file to show "Open with..."

Create special folders where you want them

1 January 2000 by Snakefoot | No Comments » | Trackback Off
Shortcuts can be created to most of the special folders available in Windows Explorer.

Windows Explorer command line switches

1 January 2000 by Snakefoot | No Comments » | Trackback Off
Windows Explorer allows one to specify what folder to display when launched.

Using "Send To" for easy access to useful actions

1 January 2000 by Snakefoot | No Comments » | Trackback Off
How to use the "Send To" feature to perform often used file operations.

Customize windows explorer right-click context menu

1 January 2000 by Snakefoot | No Comments » | Trackback Off
Adding own actions to the context menu when right clicking a file in Windows Explorer.