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Restrictions

Disabling the F3 Search Key - Added 1/20/03

Preventing Changes to File Associations - Added 9/18/02

Locking File Associations - Added 9/18/02

Prevent Changes to the Start Menu - Added 1/31/00

DOS Restrictions - Updated 1/31/00

Networking Restrictions - Updated 1/31/00Control Panel Restrictions - Updated 1/31/00

Restricting the Start Menu, Explorer, and the Desktop - Updated 1/30/00

Eliminating the Right Click on the Taskbar - Added 1/10/00

Eliminating the Right Click on the Desktop - Added 1/10/00

Hiding Any Combination of Drives - Submitted 2/15/98

DisablingDrives inMy Computer- Added 7/24/96

Not Saving Settings on Exit - Added 7/21/96

Not Displaying the Network Neighborhood - Added 7/21/96

DisablingRun or Findfrom the Start Menu - Added 7/21/96

Hiding All Icons from the Desktop - Added 7/21/96

Disabling the Right-Click on the Start Button - Added 6/29/96

Disabling My Computer - Added 6/29/96

Disabling File and Print Sharing - Added 4/29/96

Explorer

Adding Open With to the Right Click in the Explorer - Added 12/28/99

Opening a DOS Window to either the Drive or Directory in Explorer - Submitted 8/9/97

AddingExplore From Here to Every Folder - Added 1/30/97

Removing Open, Explore & Find from Start Button - Added 9/15/96

Opening Explorer fromMy Computer- Added 5/28/96

Network

Allowing Network Access with Blank Passwords (XP and Vista) - Added 2/10/07

Re-Enabling DHCP Error Messages - Added 9/20/98

Removing the Hand Icon from Shared Resources - Submitted 2/11/98

Creating a Network Logon Banner - Submitted 12/7/96

Disable Password Caching - Added 10/19/96

Changing the MaxMTU and other Network Settings - Added 10/19/96

Changing the Telnet Scroll-Back Buffer Size Added 7/27/96

Not Displaying the Last User Logged on - Added 4/29/96

Setting the Minimum Password Length - Added 4/29/96

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Misc

Turning off System Beeps - Added 9/10/02

Changing the Location Of Special Folders - Added 9/10/2

Deleting Specific Registry Value - Submitted 12/22/01

Setting the Recycle Bin to Always Delete - Added 11/17/01

Setting the Internet Explorer Home Page - Submitted 9/4/01

Preparing to Move Hard Drive to Another Computer - Submitted 12/20/00Comparing Registries - Added 2/21/00

Setting Excel 2000 High-Contrast Cell Selection - Added 2/2/00

Changing Common Icons - Updated 1/31/00

Changing Office 2000's Excel Undo History - Added 1/27/00

Changing the Title on Windows Media Player - Added 1/27/00>

Turning Off the Help on Min, Max, Close Icons - Added 1/8/00

Automatically Deleting a Registry Key - Added 12/20/99

Fixing no AutoRun for CDs - Added 11/9/99

Renaming the File System Profiles - Added 4/20/99

Sticky Menus - Added 4/20/99

Automatic Shutdown with Windows NT - Submitted 3/28/99

Kill Hung Processes When Logging Off in Windows NT - Submitted 3/28/99

NT Crash Log File - Submitted 3/28/99

Changing the Location of Outlook Express Data Files - Added 1/16/99

Disabling the Blinking Cursor - Added 10/17/98

Getting Rid of Schemes - Updated 6/7/98

Creating a Legal Text Notice Before Logon - Added 2/15/98

Enabling the Middle Mouse Button on Logitech Mouse - Submitted 12/7/97

Easily Opening a File with Notepad - Submitted 10/25/97

Displaying Hi-Color Icons without the Plus Pack- Submitted 10/19/97

Backing Up the Registry - Submitted 9/13/97

Removing Unwanted Items from the RUN Menu - Submitted 8/23/97

Compacting the Registry - Submitted 4/5/97

Changing Exchange's Mailbox Location - Added 3/29/97

Removing Sound Events from Control Panel / Sounds - Added 3/16/97

Changing theRegistered Owner- Added 2/6/97

Adding an Application to Every Folder - Added 1/30/97

Saving Desktop Settings - Submitted 1/11/97

Getting Rid of Tips - Submitted 1/2/97

Changing the Location of Windows95's Installation Files - Added 12/18/96

Creating a Default File Opener - Added 11/29/96

Deleting Registry Keys from the Command Line - Added 11/3/96

Automatic Screen Refresh - Added 10/24/96

Adding Items to the Start Button - Added 10/17/96Removing the InBox Icon and Recycle Bin Icons from the Desktop - Added 9/8/96

Removing Items fromNEWon the Desktop - Added 7/28/96

Changing the Tips of the Day - Submitted 7/27/96

Get Your Folders to Open the Way You Want Every Time - Submitted 7/7/96

Clearing the Documents Menu Automatically - Added 6/2/96

Fixing a Corrupt Registry - Added 5/12/96

Recycle Bin Edits - Submitted 5/2/96

Removing the Shortcut Arrows - Added 4/21/96

Turn Off Window Animation - Added 4/21/96

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Allowing Network Access with Blank Passwords (XP and Vista)

Added 2/10/07

Although you can log in locally without a password, by default, WindowsXP Pro does not allow

Unknown error 31 if this is the case.

To change this setting:

Run gpedit.msc1.

Go to Computer Configuration / Windows Settings / Security Settings / Local Policies / Security Options2.

Double click onAccounts: Limit local account use of blank passwords to console login only3.

Disable this option4.

Disabling the F3 Search Key

Added 1/20/03

If you want to disable the ability to use the F3 key from either the Windows Explorer or Internet Explorer

Start Regedit1.

Go to HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Policies\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Restrictions2.

Create a Dword value calledNoFindFiles3.

Give it a value of 14.

Reboot5.

Preventing Changes to File Associations

Submitted 9/18/02

You can prevent users from changing associations via Windows Explorer's Tools / Folder Options / File Types

tab.

Start Regedit1.

Go to HKEY_CURRENT_USER \ Software \2.

Create REG_DWORD data type NoFileAssociate3.


Submitted by Paul Barker

Locking File Associations

Submitted 9/18.02

If you have your file associations the way you want for a particular file type, you can remove it from the list that

gets displayed in the Folder Options / File Types screen

Start Regedit1.


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Go to HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT2.

Scroll to the file association you want to lock.3.

In the right panel, create a new Binary value4.

Call itEditFlags5.

Give it a value of 01 00 00 006.

Now when you go to the Folder Options / File Types screen, you won't see that file type listed.7.

Submitted by Paul Barker

Turning off System Beeps

Added 9/10/01

If you want to turn off all system beeps (like the ones that go through your computers' internal speaker):

Start Regedit1.

Go to HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Control Panel\Sound2.

Edit the keyBeep and give it a value ofNo3.

Download reg file

Changing the Location Of Special Folders

Added 9/10/02

You can modify the registry to change the location of special folders like:

My Documents

Favorites

My PicturesPersonal

Start Regedit1.

Go to HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\User Shell

Folders

2.

Double click on any locations you want to change and alter the path3.

Logoff or restart for the changes to go into effect4.

Note: TweakUI from Microsoft will allow you to make these changes from a dialog box as well

Deleting Specific Registry Value

Submitted 12/22/01

In a previous tip, Automatically Deleting a Registry Key, it was mentioned how to remove an entire registry key.

If you want to simply remove a specific value within a key, use the syntax below:

[Registry Key]

"value"=-


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For example:

REGEDIT4

[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run]

"MSConfig"=-

would delete the value MSCONFIG.

Submitted by Brent Towsley

Setting the Recycle Bin to Always Delete

Added 11/17/01

You can set the recycle bin to always delete items (like holding down the shift key when dragging files to the

recycle bin)

Start Regedit1.

Go to HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE \ SOFTWARE \ Microsoft \ Windows \ CurrentVersion \ Explorer \

BitBucket

2.

Set the key NukeOnDelete to 13.

Download reg file

Setting the Internet Explorer Home Page

Submitted 9/4/01

If you want to set the home page used by Internet Explorer through the registry

Start Regedit1.

Go to HKey_Current_User \ Software \ Microsoft \ Internet Explorer \ Main2.

Give the Start Page key the string value you wish set as homepage3.

Submitted by Austin Henderson

Preparing to Move Hard Drive to Another Computer

Submitted 12/20/00

To remove the devices from device manager when taking a HD from one computer to another,

simply:

Run Regedit1.

Go to HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\ and delete the Enum section2.

This removes all of the hardware specific settings3.

Submitted by Lee Berry


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Comparing Registries

Added 2/21/00

While working with changes to your system, you might want to see what is changing in your Registry.

Since you can export it to a text file, the steps are fairly easy

Start Regedit1.

With the very top level select -My Computer, on the Toolbar selectRegistry / Export Registry File2.I usually save it to the root of the C: drive with the name before (you don't need to add an extension)3.

Make the change to your system4.

Go back to Regedit5.

Press F5 to update it6.

Export the Registry like step 27.

Name the file afterand have it go in the same directory8.

Open up a DOS window9.

Go to the directory where the two exported files are10.

Enter FC before.reg after.reg > diff.txt11.

Then you can edit diff.txt with your favorite text editor.12.

Note: I do the last steps so often I have a simple batch file already set up.

Setting Excel 2000 High-Contrast Cell Selection

Added 2/2/00

If you want to increase the contrast in selected cells:

Start Regedit1.

Go to HKEY_CURRENT_USER \ Software \ Microsoft \ Office \ 9.0 \ Excel \ Options2.

Add a DWORD value call Options63.Give it a value of 164.

Now when you select cells, they will be white on black.5.

Changing Common Icons

Updated 1/31/00

You can change many of the common Windows icons.

Start Regedit1.Go toHKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE \ SOFTWARE \ Microsoft \ Windows \ CurrentVersion \ explorer \ Shell

Icons

2.

The default icons are numbered in the right panel from 0-403.

Double click on the number of the particular icon you want to change. See the chart below.4.

Enter the name of the icon file you want to use followed by the number of the icon in that file.

Note: The numbering starts with zero.

5.

If you use a single .ICO file, it should be followed by a 0.6.

e.g. - filename.dll,4 - This would actually be the 5th icon since it starts with 0.7.

Make sure you delete the hidden file C:\WINDOWS\SHELLICONCACHE8.


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0-13 Are the Drive and Application Icons

0 - To change the Unknown Application Icon

2 - To change the Default Application Icon

3 - To change the Closed Folder Icon

4 - To change the Open Folder Icon

5 - To change the 5 1/4" Floppy Icon

6 - To change the 3 1/2" Floppy Icon

8 - To change the Hard Drive Icon9 - To change the Network Drive Online Icon

10 - To change the Network Drive Offline Icon

11 - To change the CD Drive Icon

12 - To change the Ramdrive Icon

13 - To change the Entire Network Icon

19-27 Are the Start Menu Icons

19 - To change the Programs Icon

20 - To change the Documents Icon

21 - To change the Settings Icon

22 - To change the Find Icon23 - To change the Help Icon

24 - To change the Run Icon

27 - To change the Shutdown Icon

Other Icons

33 - To change the DUN Folder Icon

34 - To change the Desktop Icon

35 - To change the Control Panel Icon

37 - To change the Printer Folder Icon

40 - To change the Audio CD Icon

43 - To change the Favorites Icon

44 - To change the Logoff Icon

Prevent Changes to the Start Menu

Added 1/31/00

To prevent any changes to the Start Menu, even a right click:

Start Regedit1.

Go to HKEY_CURRENT_USER \ Software \ Microsoft \ Windows \ CurrentVersion \ Policies \ Explorer2.

Add a DWORD calledNoChangeStartMenu3.Give it a value of 14.

Download reg file

DOS Restrictions

Updated 1/31/00

There are restrictions you can make to the ability to execute DOS programs


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Start Regedit1.

Go to HKEY_Current_User / Software / Microsoft / Windows / CurrentVersion / Policies2.

Create a new key under Policies called WinOldApp3.

You can then add DWORD values set to 1 in the appropriate keys4.

To re-enable them, either delete the key or set the value to 05.

Disabled - Disable MS-DOS Prompt

NoRealMode - Disables Single-Mode MS-DOS

Networking Restrictions

Updated 1/31/00

There are general restrictions you can make in Networking

Start Regedit1.


Create a new key under Policies calledNetwork3.



DisablePwdCaching = Password Caching

HideSharePwds [hex] =Shared Passwords

NoEntireNetwork =Entire Network

NoNetSetup =Network applet

NoNetSetupIDPage =Network Identification tab

NoNetSetupSecurityPage =Network Access tab

MinPwdLen = set Minimum Password Length (integer number: 0 - 99)

NoPrintSharing =Network Print Sharing button

NoWorkgroupContents =Network Workgroup

Control Panel Restrictions

Updated 1/31/00

There are many general restrictions you can make to the Control Panel

Start Regedit1.


Create a new keys under Policies called System3.You can then add DWORD values set to 1 in the appropriate keys4.


NoDispCPL - Disable Display Control Panel

NoDispBackgroundPage - Hide Background Page

NoDispScrSavPage - Hide Screen Saver Page

NoDispAppearancePage - Hide Appearance Page

NoDispSettingsPage - Hide Settings Page

NoSecCPL - Disable Password Control Panel

NoPwdPage - Hide Password Change Page


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NoAdminPage - Hide Remote Administration Page

NoProfilePage - Hide User Profiles Page

NoDevMgrPage - Hide Device Manager Page

NoFileSysPage - Hide File System Button

NoVirtMemPage - Hide Virtual Memory Button

Restricting the Start Menu, Explorer and the Desktop

Updated 1/30/00

There are many general restrictions you can make to the Start Menu, the Explorer and to the Desktop itself.

Start Regedit1.


There should already be at least aExplorersection there already3.

Additional keys that can be created under Policies are WinOldApp4.



ClearRecentDocsOnExit = Clear of Recent Documents on Exit

NoAddPrinter = Adding new printers

NoClose = Computer Shutdown

NoDeletePrinter = Delete Installed Printers

NoDesktop = Doesn't show Desktop items as well as and Desktop right-click menu

NoDevMgrUpdate = Windows 98/ME web Update Manager

NoDrives [hex] = Hides Drives in my computer

NoFind = Find command

NoNetHood = Network Neighborhood

NoRecentDocsHistory = Recent Documents in Start Menu

NoRun = Run command

NoSaveSettings = Save Settings on exit

NoSetFolders = Folders in Start Menu -> Settings

NoSetTaskbar = Taskbar in Start Menu -> Settings

NoSMMyDocs = My Documents folder in Start Menu

NoSMMyPictures = My Pictures folder in Start Menu

NoWindowsUpdate = Windows web Update

Changing Office 2000's Excel Undo History

Added 1/27/00

By default, Excel has only approximately 16 undo's you can perform.

To increase that number:

Start Regedit1.

Go to HKEY_CURRENT_USER \ Software \ Microsoft \ Office \ 9.0 \ Excel \ Options2.

Add a dword called UndoHistory3.

Give it the value you want for the amount you want.4.


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Changing the Title on Windows Media Player

Added 1/27/00

You can change the title bar for the Windows Media Player

Start Regedit1.

Go to HKEY_USERS \ .DEFAULT \ Software \ Policies \ Microsoft \ WindowsMediaPlayer2.Create a string value ofTitleBar3.

Give it a value of whatever you want to appear in the title bar4.

Eliminating the Right Click on the Taskbar

Added 1/10/00

To eliminate the right click on the taskbar:

Start Regedit

Start Regedit1.


Add a DWORD and give it a name ofNoTrayContextMenu3.


Reboot5.

Download reg file

Eliminating the Right Click on the Desktop

Added 1/10/00

To eliminate the right click on the desktop:

Start Regedit1.


Add a DWORD and give it a name ofNoViewContextMenu3.


Reboot5.

Download reg file

Turning Off the Help on Min, Max, Close Icons

Added 1/8/00

When the mouse goes over the minimize, maximize and close icons on the upper right hand side of a window,

you normally get a display telling you want those are for.

To disable that display:


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Start Regedit1.

Go to HKEY_CURRENT_USER \ Control Panel \ Desktop2.

Create a String Value calledMinMaxClose3.


Reboot5.

Download reg file

Adding Open With to the Right Click in the Explorer

Added 12/28/99

To add the option Open With when you right click on a file in the Explorer:

Start Regedit1.

Go to HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE \ Software \ CLASSES \* \ shell \ openas \ command2.

If this key isn't there then just create it3.

Give it the value of C:\WINDOWS\rundll32.exe shell32.dll,OpenAs_RunDLL %14.

Automatically Deleting a Registry Key

Added 12/20/99

Normally you cannot automatically delete registry keys from reg file. But there is a way...

Simply include a minus sign inside the left bracket before the main key.

For example.

If you want to delete the key HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE \ Software \ Microsoft \ Office \ 8.0 \ Common \

Assistants, your regfile would simply look like:

REGEDIT4

[-HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Microsoft\Office\8.0\Common\Assistants]

This would delete that key and any below it.

Fixing no AutoRun for CDs

Added 11/9/99

If your CDs have stop starting automatically, and you have checked everything else:

Go to HKEY_USERS\.Default\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Policies\Explorer1.

The value for NoDriveTypeAutoRun should be set to 95 00 00 002.

Download reg file


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Renaming the File System Profiles

Added 4/20/99

In the Control Panel / System / Performance / File System, you can select either Desktop Computer, Mobile or

docking system, or Network Server.

You can change these labels to something more descriptive:

Start Regedit1.Go toHKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE / Software / Microsoft / Windows / Current Version / FS Templates2.

You can change the text that appears under each key3.

Sticky Menus

Added 4/20/99

Normally when you move the mouse over the Start Menu / Programs, it will automatically cascade and show the

submenus.

If you want them to open only when you actually click on them:

Start Regedit1.

Go to HKEY_CURRENT_USER \ Control Panel \ Desktop2.

If if it not already there, create a string called MenuShowDelay3.


Download reg file

Automatic Shutdown with Windows NT

Submitted 3/28/99

Most laptops allow the operating system to turn off the hardware after shutdown, instead of displaying the

message telling you it's now safe to turn off your system.

You can take advantage of this capability by enabling the Power Down After Shutdown feature.

To enable this feature, simply add a REG_SZ value named

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows

NT\CurrentVersion\Winlogon\PowerdownAfterShutDown and set it to 1.

Next, tell NT to shut down and see if the machine turns itself off after shutting down. If it doesn't, change the

value back to 0 to restore normal operation.

Download reg file

Submitted by D Puffer

Kill Hung Processes When Logging Off in Windows NT

Submitted 3/28/99


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When you tell NT to shut down, it first sends shutdown requests to any running processes.

Most 32-bit applications honor these requests and shut down, but older 16-bit apps running in the Virtual DOS

Machine often won't.

When this occurs, the operating system prompts you with a dialog box asking if you want to kill the task, wait for

the task to die on its own, or cancel the shutdown.

By modifying the Registry, you can automate this process.

You can force NT to kill all running processes on shutdown by adding a REG_SZ value named

HKEY_USER\\ControlPanel\Desktop\AutoEndTasks and set the value to 1. You can also add this value toHKEY_USERS\.DEFAULT so that all new accounts will shut down the same way.


NT Crash Log File

Submitted 3/28/99

In addition to the crash log file, you can also enable two other methods of crash notification and logging.

You can enable an administrative alert by changing the value of

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Control\CrashControl\SendAlert to 1. The next time

the system crashes, an administrative alert will be sent that may provide the first sign of the crash.

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\CrashControl\LogEvent to 1 instead of its default 0.

Now, the exact time of the crash will be permanently recorded.


Changing the Location of Outlook Express Data Files

Added 1/16/99

Normally Outlook Express keeps its data files in the C:\Windows\Application Data\Microsoft\Outlook Express

directory.

To change this:

First copy those files to the new location1.

Start RegEdit2.Go toHKEY_CURRENT_USER \ Software \ Microsoft \ Outlook Express3.

Change the Store Rootkey to the directory where you moved the files4.

Disabling the Blinking Cursor

Added 10/17/98

To stop the cursor from blinking in applications such as Word:


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Start Regedit1.

Go to HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Control Panel\Desktop2.

Add a String Value3.

Name it CursorBlinkRate4.

Give it a value of -15.

Reboot the computer6.

Download reg file

Re-Enabling DHCP Error Messages

Added 9/20/98

If you got a DHCP error message, selected to not see DHCP errors, and now want to see them again;

Start Regedit1.

Go to HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE \ System \ CurrentControlSet \ Services \ VxD \ DHCP2.

Change the value of PopupFlag from 00 to 013.

Getting Rid of Schemes

Updated 6/7/98

A safer way would be is to go to the Control Panel / Display / Appearance tab1.

Go to the Scheme drop down box2.

Select the one you don't want and click on the delete button3.

Submitted by obs

When you right click on your desktop and pick properties your Display Properties screen appears.Under Appearance tab / Schemes, determine if you want all those wild schemes.

If not they can be deleted and clear approximately 45K.

Before you delete them, choose or create at least 1 Scheme and "Save As" (in my case Bud 1).

Open Regedit1.

Go to HKEY_CURRENT_USER \ Control Panel \ Appearance \ Schemes2.

Highlight every String and Value on the right side and delete. DO NOT DELETE "Default"3.

Submitted byBud Allen

[email protected]

Hiding Any Combination of Drives

Submitted 2/15/98

If you want to stop a drive or any combination of drives appearing in Explorer/My Computer

Add the Binary Value of 'NoDrives' in the registry at

HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Policies\Explorer


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Give it a value from a combination of the table below:

A 1 00 00 00

B 2 00 00 00

C 4 00 00 00

D 8 00 00 00

E 16 00 00 00

F 32 00 00 00

G 64 00 00 00H 128 00 00 00

I 00 1 00 00

J 00 2 00 00

K 00 4 00 00

L 00 8 00 00

M 00 16 00 00

N 00 32 00 00

O 00 64 00 00

P 00 128 00 00

Q 00 00 1 00

R 00 00 2 00S 00 00 4 00

T 00 00 8 00

U 00 00 16 00

V 00 00 32 00

W 00 00 64 00

X 00 00 128 00

Y 00 00 00 1

Z 00 00 00 2

Where (for eg) you want to hide Drives {C,E,J,O,R,U,Y,Z} you would give 'NoDrives' the value 14 42 12 03

Where C+E = 14, J+O = 42, R+U=12 and Y+Z = 03

Please NOTE: The Numbers are to be added in HEXadecimal ie: ABCD = 0F, not 15 All Drives Visible is 00 00

00 00 All Drives Hidden is FF FF FF 03

Submitted by Ramon Buckland

Creating a Legal Text Notice Before Logon

Added 2/15/98

You can create a banner that will come up just before you logon to the computer:

Start Regedit1.

Go to HKeyLocalMachine \ SOFTWARE \ Microsoft \ Windows \ CurrentVersion \ WinLogon2.

Create a new string value calledLegalNoticeCaption and give it a value you want to see in the menu bar3.

Create a new string value calledLegalNoticeTextand give it a value you want to see in the dialog box4.

Now before anyone logs into that computer, this banner will come up on the screen.

This can be useful for any legal warnings you want to give regarding the use of the computer.

Removing the Hand Icon from Shared Resources


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Submitted 2/11/98

When you share a local resource, Windows95 normally puts a hand in from of that resources icon.

To remove hand icon from your shared resources:

Start Regedit.1.

Go to HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT / Network2.

Open SharingHandler.3.

Clear it's default value4. Restart Windows.5.

To restore set Default value "msshrui.dll".6.

Submitted by Guntars Revelins

Enabling the Middle Mouse Button on Logitech Mouse

To enable the middle mouse button on Logitech Mouses to act as a double-click button by only pressing it once:

Run Regedit1.

Go to

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\LOGITECH\MOUSEWARE\CURRENTVERSION\SERIALV\

2.

Change DoubleClick to equal 0013.

Submitted by Jason Maruniak

Easily Opening a File with Notepad

Submitted 10/25/97

This will enable you to right click on any file and have the option to open it with notepad.Also if a file has no association and you try to open it it will open with notepad

Run 'regedit.exe'1.

Expand "HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT"2.

Inside "HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT", expand "*"3.

Inside "*", create a key called "shell"4.

Inside "shell" create a key called "open"5.

Inside "open" edit the string "(default)" to say "open (notepad)"6.

Inside "open" create a key called "command"7.

Inside "command" edit the string "(default)" to say C:\WINDOWS\NOTEPAD.EXE "%1"8.

Submitted by EIBON

Displaying Hi-Color Icons without the Plus Pack

Submitted 10/19/97

Start Regedit1.

Go to HKEY_CURRENT_USER \ Control Panel \ desktop \ WindowMetrics2.

Add or edit Shell Icon BPP=16where the number is the color depth.3.


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The default is 8 (bit or 256 colors).4.

Submitted by Frank Lolli

Backing Up the Registry

Submitted 9/13/97

There are many

Backup to a directory the following files:

SYSTEM.DATA

SYSTEM.DA0 (Yes seem to be the same size)

USER.DAT

USER.DA0 (Same size likely)

WIN.INI

CONTROL.INI

SYSTEM.INI

These files can be copied to the windows directory from Win95 or DOS to help correct problems.

Submitted by George Harper

Removing Unwanted Items from the RUN Menu

Submitted 8/23/97

Start the REGEDIT program1.Search for the word RUNMRU2.

Delete the ones you don't want3.

Rename so they are all in alphabetical order again4.

Close and restart windows5.

Submitted by Graham Orchard

Opening a DOS Window to either the Drive or Directory in Explorer

Submitted 8/9/97

Add or Edit the following Registry Keys

[HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\Directory\shell\opennew]

@="Dos Prompt in that Directory"

[HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\Directory\shell\opennew\command]

@="command.com /k cd %1"

[HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\Drive\shell\opennew]


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@="Dos Prompt in that Drive"

[HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\Drive\shell\opennew\command]

@="command.com /k cd %1"

These will allow you to right click on either the drive or the directory and the option of starting the dos prompt

there will pop up

Submitted by James Doss

Compacting the Registry

Submitted 4/5/97

How to compact the registry?

Got to true DOS, not a DOS window1.

Run Regedit and then export the entire Registry to COMPACT.REG.2.

Then exit regedit and run it again with the following switch.REGEDIT /C COMPACT.REG3.

Submitted by Ian Buda

Changing Exchange's Mailbox Location

Added 3/29/97

When you create a mailbox in Exchange for e-mail, you specify the file where you want to mail to go.

You cannot change this in Exchange afterwards.

If you want to change the file name or location::

Start Regedit1.

Go to HKEY_CURRENT_USER \ Software \ Microsoft \ WindowsMessaging Subsystem \ Profiles2.

Go to the profile you want to change3.

Go to the section that has the file location for your mailbox (*.PST) file in the right hand panel4.

Make the change to file location or name5.

Restart Exchange6.

Removing Sound Events from Control Panel / Sounds

Added 3/16/97

When you view what events you can assign sounds to from Control Panel / Sounds,

you cannot delete the events themselves. In order to do that:

Start Regedit1.

Go to HKEY_CURRENT_USER / AppEvents / Schemes / Apps2.

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Changing theRegistered Owner

Added 2/6/97

Starting Regedit1.

Go to HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE / SOFTWARE / Microsoft / Windows / CurrentVersion2.

From there you can edit the name in theRegistered Ownerkey3.

Adding an Application to the Right Click on Every Folder

Added 1/30/97

Here is how to add any application to the menu when you right click on any Folder.

This could be useful if there is an app you always want available and don't want to go through the Start menu

Start Regedit1.

Go to HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT \ Folder \ shell2.

Add a keyName_of_Your_App3.

This can really be any label, just use one that makes sense to you4.Give it a default value ofName_of_Your_App5.

Putting a & in front of a character will allow you to use the keyboard6.

Go to HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT \ Folder \ shell \ Name_of_Your_App7.

Add a key command8.

Give it a default value of the application you want to run9.

For example: c:\program files\internet explorer\iexplore.exe10.

Include the full path11.

Now when you right click on any folder, you can have access to that application

This will work for both Windows95 and NT 4.0

AddingExplore From Here to Every Folder

Added 1/30/97

Start Regedit1.

Go to HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT \ Folder \ shell2.

Add a key rootexplore3.

Give it a default value ofE&xplore From Here4.

Go to HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT \ Folder \ shell \ rootexplore5.

Add a key command6.

Give it a default value ofExplorer.exe /e,/root,/idlist,%i7.

Now when you right click on any folder, you can open up an Explorer window of that folder.

This will work for both Windows95 and NT 4.0

Saving Desktop Settings

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When I would go to Control Panel or Start Menu Programs, or any other Desktop window setting; meaning size,

position, icon arrangement, they would never be as I set them. I found an answer:

At [HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Policies\Explorer]

There is a "NoSaveSettings" key. I deleted it and now my all my stuff stays where I tell it.

The same key shows up at:

[HKEY_USERS\bwil\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Policies\Explorer](where bwil is your

password profile) Just thought I'd share this with you all.


[email protected]

Getting Rid of Tips

Remember those "Tips of the day" that appeared when you first install Win95?

If you don't want them any longer and want to clear yet more Clutter, approximately 5K, you can delete them at:

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE \ SOFTWARE \ Microsoft \ Windows \ CurrentVersion \ explorer \ Tips


[email protected]

Changing the Location of Windows95's Installation Files

Added 12/18/96

If you need to change the drive and or path where Windows95 will look for it's installation files:

Start Regedit1.

Go to HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE \ SOFTWARE \ Microsoft \ Windows \ CurrentVersion \ Setup \

SourcePath

2.

Change the location from there3.

Creating a Network Logon Banner

Submitted 12/7/96

If you want to create a Network Logon Banner:

Start Regedit1.

Go To HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Winlogon2.Create a new String calledLegalNoticeCaption3.

Enter the text for your banner4.

Submitted by Frank Tanner

Creating a Default File Opener

Added 11/29/96

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you can add your program to the right-click options by:

Starting Regedit1.

Go to HKEY_CLASS_ROOT / Unknown2.

Highlight the Shell Folder below it3.

Right click on Shell and create a New Key4.

Name it anything you want (For example NOTEPAD)5.

Create a New Key under that named command6.

Highlight the Command key7.Double click on the Default value in the right hand panel8.

In Value Data, enter the path and filename of the program you want to use to open the file type9.

For example: C:\WINDOWS\NOTEPAD.EXE %110.

Click on OK11.

In this example, when you right click on a file in Explorer, NOTEPAD will show up as an option.

Deleting Registry Keys from the Command Line

Added 11/3/96

With the OEM Version of Windows95, a new switch, /D, is added to Regedit.

This enables you to delete items from Registry.

The syntax is: REGEDIT /L:system.dat_location /R:user.dat_location /D Reg_Key

where Reg_Key is the key you want to delete

There are two requirements:

1. That you have to boot to the same OEM version of Windows95 as the REGEDIT.EXE file.

2. You cannot be in Win95 at the time you use this switch.

Automatic Screen Refresh

Added 10/24/96

When you make changes to your hard drive and use Explorer, the changes are not usually displayed until you

press the F5 key

To make the updates automatic:

Start Regedit1.

Go to HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE / System / CurrentControlSet / Control / UpdateMode2.

Edit the DWORD value to be between 1 and 73.Restart Windows4.

Disable Password Caching

Added 10/19/96

As in Windows for Workgroups, when logging on to an NT Domain, it is preferable to disable password caching.

This allows for the singleNT Domain login and eliminates the secondary Windows logon screen.

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To disable password caching on the

To make the change, create a ASCII text file calledDISABLE.REG with the following lines:

REGEDIT4

[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Policies\Network]

"DisablePwdCaching"=dword:00000001

Open up a DOS box and typeREGEDIT DISABLE.REG

You can also download theDISABLE.REG file.

If you need to re-enable password caching, downloadENABLE.REG and repeat the process just with the

different file name

Changing the MaxMTU and other Network Settings

Added 10/19/96

There are four network settings that can be configured so when dialing to an ISP, you should get somewhatgreater throughput.

They are the MaxMTU, MaxMSS and DefaultRcvWindow, and DefaultTTL

MaxMTU and MaxMSS

Start REGEDIT1.

Go to Hkey_Local_Machine / System / CurrentControlset / Services / Class / netTrans / 000n

(where n is your particular network adapter binding.)

2.

Right click on the right panel3.

SelectNew / String Value4.

Type inMaxMTU5. Double click on it and enter then the number you want. The usual change is to 5766.

Similarly, you can add MaxMSS and give it a value of 5367.

DefaultRcvWindows and DefaultTTL

Start REGEDIT1.

Go toHKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE \ System \ CurrentControlSet \ Services \ VxD \ MSTCP2.

Add a new stringDefaultRcvWindow and give it a value of 21443.

Add a new stringDefaultTTL and give it a value of 60-644.

Adding Items to the Start Button

Added 10/17/96

To add items when you right-click on the Start Button:

Start Regedit1.

Go toHKey_Classes_Root / Directory / Shell2.

Right-click on Shell and selectNew / Key3.

Type in the name of the key and press the Enter key4.

In the Default name that shows in the right hand panel, you can add a title with a & character in front of5.


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the letter for a shortcut

Right-click on the key you just created and create another key under it called command6.

For the value of this command, enter the full path and program you want to execute7.

Now when you right click on the Start Button, your new program will show up. You do not need to reboot

first.

8.

For example, if you wanted WinWord, you would add that as the first key, the default in the right panel

would be &WinWordso when you right click on the Start Button, the Wwould be underlined and you

could just press that key. The command would be something like

C:\MSOFFICE\WINWORD\WINWORD.EXE

9.

Removing Open, Explore & Find from Start Button

Added 9/15/96

When you right click on the Start Button, you can select Open, Explore or Find.

Open shows your Programs folder. Explore starts the Explorer and allows access to all drives.

Find allows you to search and then run programs. In certain situations you might want to disable this feature.

To remove them:

Start Regedit1.

Search for Directory2.

This should bring you to Hkey_Classes_Root \ Directory3.

Expand this section by clicking on the "+"4.

Under shell is Find5.

Delete Find6.

Scroll down below Directory to Folder7.

Expand this section under shell8.

DeleteExplore and Open9.

Note: - When you remove Open, you cannot open any folders.

If you need to undo any of the changes, you can download the registry settings before the changes.

Removing Items fromNEW

Added 7/27/96

When you right-click on the desktop and selectNew, a list of default templates you can open up are listed.

To remove items from that list:

Start Regedit1.

Search for the string ShellNew2.This should bring you to HKey_Classes_Root3.

For the items you want to remove, simply rename the ShellNew command4.

Renaming is safer that deleting it5.

Continue searching for the items you want to remove6.

You do not need to reboot for the change to take effect7.

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Added 7/27/96

By default, the Telnet session has a window size of 25 lines. To increase this so you can scroll back

and look at a larger number on lines:

Start Regedit1.

Go to HKEY_CURRENT_USER \ Software \ Microsoft \ Telnet2.

Double-click on the entryRows in the right hand panel3.

Increase the decimal value to one that suits your needs.4.

Changing the Tips of the Day

Submitted 7/27/96

You can edit the Tips of the day in the Registry by going to:

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE \ SOFTWARE \ Microsoft \ Windows \ CurrentVersion \ explorer \ Tips

Submitted byJayme Johnston

[email protected]

DisablingDrives inMy Computer

Added 7/24/96

To turn off the display of local or networked drives when you click onMy Computer:

Start Regedit1.

Go to HKey_Current_User \ Software \ Microsoft \ Windows \ Current Version \ Policies \ Explorer2.

Add a New DWORD item and name itNoDrives3.

Give it a value of 3FFFFFF4.Now when you click onMy Computer, none of your drives will show5.

Not Saving Setting on Exit

Added 7/21/96

Start Regedit1.

Go to HKey_Current_User \ Software\ Microsoft \Windows \ Current Version \ Policies \ Explorer2.

Right click on the right panel and add a New / DWORD3.

Name it NoSaveSettings4.Give it a value of 15.

Logoff or Reboot the computer6.

Download reg file

Not Displaying the Network Neighborhood

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Start Regedit1.



Name it NoNetHood4.



Download reg file

DisablingRun orFindfrom the Start Menu

Added 7/21/96

Start Regedit1.



Name it NoFile or NoRun4.



Download reg for no_file

Download reg for no_run

Hiding All Icons from the Desktop

Added 7/21/96

Start Regedit1.

Go to HKey_Current_User \ Software\ Microsoft \Windows \ Current Version \ Policies \ Explorer2.Right click on the right panel and add a New / DWORD3.

Name itNoDesktop4.



Now all icons are hidden on the desktop.7.

Download reg file

Get Your Folders to Open the Way You Want Every Time

Submitted 7/7/96

To get your folders to open the way you want every time:

Set up all your folders the way you want (auto arrange, view, etc.),1.

Start RegEdit2.

Go to HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Policies\Explorer.3.

Go to NoSaveSettings4.

Modify and change Value to 15.


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Submitted byDan Poplawski

[email protected]

Modifying Default Desktop Icons

Added 7/1/96

Start Regedit1.Go toHKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE \ SOFTWARE \ Microsoft \ Windows \ CurrentVersion \ explorer \ Shell

Icons

2.

The default icons are numbered in the right panel from 0-403.

Double click on the number of the particular icon you want to change. See the chart below.4.

Enter the name of the icon file you want to use followed by the number of the icon in that file.

Note: The numbering starts with zero.

5.

If you use a single .ICO file, it should be followed by a 0.6.

e.g. - filename.dll,4 - This would actually be the 5th icon since it starts with 0.7.

Make sure you delete the hidden file C:\WINDOWS\SHELLICONCACHE8.

Below is a reference for the icons I've been able to figure out:

0 - Default Icon

1 - Default Document

2 - Application

3 - Closed Folder

4 - Open Folder

5 - 5 1/4 Drive

6 - 3 1/4 Drive

7 - Removable Drive

8 - Hard Drive

9 - Network Folder

10 - Network Offline

11 - CD

12 - RAM Drive

13 - Entire Nertwork

15 - My Computer

16 - Printer

17 - Network Neighborhood

18 - Network Workgroup

19-27 are the Start Menu icons

19 - Programs

20 - Desktop

21 - Settings22 - Find

23 - Help

24 - Run

25 - Suspend

27 - Shutdown

28 - Share

29 - Shortcut

31 - Recycle Bin (Empty)

32 - Recycle Bin (Full)


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33 - Folder, Dial-Up Networking

34 - Desktop

36 - Program Group

40 - Audio Card

In addition, you can change:

My Computer - HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\ CLSID\{20D04FE0-3AEA-1069-A2D8-08002B30309D}

Network Neighborhood - HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\CLSID\{208D2C60-3AEA-1069-A2D7-08002B30309D}

InBox - HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\ CLSID\{00020D75-0000-0000-C000-000000000046}

Recycle Bin - HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\ CLSID\{645FF040-5081-101B-9F08-00AA002F954E}

Clearing theDocuments Menu Automatically

Added 6/2/96

The Documents Menu displays the last file and programs you used. You can clear item manually but only

through editing

the Registry can you turn this off automatically. This can be useful on computers that are used by multiple

people.

The same settings can be also used in NT 4.0

Set the properties on the Recycle Bin to delete files immediately.1.

Start Regedit2.

Go to HKey_Current_User \ Software \ Microsoft \ Windows \ CurrentVersion \ Explorer \ User Shell

Folders

3.



Rename it toRecent- Only if it is not already there6.

Give it the value ofC:\RECYCLED7.Set your Recycle bin to Automatically delete files8.

Log off and back on again.9.

Your Documents Menu should now be blank. This will be for all subsequent users who logon as well.

Disabling the Right-Click on the Start Button

Added 6/29/96

Normally, when you right button click on the Startbutton, it allows you to open your programs folder, theExplorer and run Find.

In situations where you don't want to allow users to be able to do this in order to secure your computer.

Start Regedit1.

Search forDesktop2.

This should bring you to HKey_Classes_Root \ Directory3.

Expand this section4.

Under Shell is Find5.

Delete Find6.

Move down a little in the Registry to Folder7.


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Expand this section and removeExplore and Open8.

Now when you right click on the Startbutton, nothing should happen.

You can delete only those items that you need.

Note: - On Microsoft keyboards, this also disables the Window-E (for Explorer) and Window-F (for Find) keys.

See the section on Installation to see how to do this automatically during an install.

Disabling My Computer

Added 6/29/96

In areas where you are trying to restrict what users can do on the computer, it might be beneficial to disable the

ability to click on My Computer and have access to the drives, control panel etc.

To disable this:

Start Regedit1.

Search for 20D04FE0-3AEA-1069-A2D8-08002B30309D2.

This should bring you to the HKey_Classes_Root \ CLSID section3.

Delete the entire section.4.

Now when you click onMy Computer, nothing will happen.

You might want to export this section to a registry file before deleting it just in case you want to enable it again..

See the section on Installation to see how to do this automatically during an install.

Changing Desktop Icons

Added 5/28/96

You can change many of the icons that are located on your desktop.

Start Regedit1.

Search forMy Computeror 20D04FE0-3AEA-1069-A2D8-08002B30309D2.

Expand that key3.

HighlightDefault Icon4.

Double click on theDefaultin the right panel5.

Enter the name of the program with the icon you want to use followed by and command and then the

number of the icon (starting with 0)

6.

Some of the additional items that can be searched for are:

Network Neighborhood - HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\

CLSID\{208D2C60-3AEA-1069-A2D7-08002B30309D}

InBox - HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\ CLSID\{00020D75-0000-0000-C000-000000000046}

Recycle Bin - HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\ CLSID\{645FF040-5081-101B-9F08-00AA002F954E}

Additional icons can be found in:

\WINDOWS\MORICONS.DLL

\WINDOWS\SYSTEM\PIFMGR.DLL

\WINDOWS\SYSTEM\SHELL32.DLL


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Opening Explorer fromMy Computer

Added 5/28/96

By default, when you click on theMy Computericon, you get a display of all your drives, the Control Panel etc.

If you would like to have this open theExplorer:

Start Regedit1.Search forMy Computeror 20D04FE0-3AEA-1069-A2D8-08002B30309D2.

This should bring you to HKey_Classes_Root \ CLSID3.

Expand the key {20D04FE0-3AEA-1069-A2D8-08002B30309D}4.

Right click on Shell5.

SelectNew / Key and type Open and press the Enter key6.

Right click on Open7.

SelectNew / Key and type Commandand press the Enter key8.

Double click on theDefaultfor Command and typeExplorer.exe for the value9.

Now when you click on My Computer, the Explorer will start10.

If you want to return to normal, simply delete the Open key11.

Fixing Corrupt Registry

Added 5/12/96

If your registry has gotten corrupted, and re-installing Windows95 over your existing version does not fix the

problem,

there is a hidden, read-only, system file on the root of your boot drive called SYSTEM.1ST.

This is the initial system registry created when you first installed Windows95.

To use this file:

Go to your Windows directory1.

Un-Attrib your current SYSTEM.DATfile (attrib -r -s -h system.dat)2.

Copy your current SYSTEM.DATto something like SYSTEM.BAD file (just in case)3.

Move to your root directory4.

Un-Attrib the SYSTEM.1STfile5.

Copy SYSTEM.1STto\WINDOWS\SYSTEM.DAT6.

Re-start your system7.

You will need to install your 32-bit apps and any other programs or changes that modified your system registry

but you will not need to go through a new again. Your 16-bit apps should not need to be re-installed since they

donot modify the registry. You will also retain your current desktop configuration.

Recycle Bin Edits

Submitted 5/2/96

Fooling with the recycle bin. Why not make the icon context menu act like other icon context menu's.

Add rename to the menu:


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[HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\CLSID\{645FF040-5081-101B-9F08-00AA002F954E}\ShellFolder]

"Attributes"=hex:50,01,00,20

Add delete to the menu:

[HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\CLSID\{645FF040-5081-101B-9F08-00AA002F954E}\ShellFolder]


Add rename and delete to the menu:

[HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\CLSID\{645FF040-5081-101B-9F08-00AA002F954E}\ShellFolder]"Attributes"=hex:70,01,00,20

Restore the recycle bin to win 95 defaults including un-deleting the icon after deletion:

... Restore the icon.

[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\explorer\Desktop\NameSpace\{

@="Recycle Bin"

... reset win 95 defaults

. [HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\CLSID\{645FF040-5081-101B-9F08-00AA002F954E}\ShellFolder]


Other edits to the recycle bin icon:

[HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\CLSID\{645FF040-5081-101B-9F08-00AA002F954E}\ShellFolder]"Attributes"=hex:40,01,01,20 ... standard shortcut arrow

"Attributes"=hex:40,01,02,20 ... another shortcut arrow

"Attributes"=hex:40,01,04,20 ... and another shortcut arrow

"Attributes"=hex:40,01,08,20 ... make it look disabled (like it's been cut)

I added the above edits for fun. But it gets you thinking.

Note: Adding rename and delete to the context menu takes effect instantly. To restore the icon after deletion

requires screen refresh (F5).

Have fun.... Tom

Submitted by Tom [email protected]

Setting the Minimum Password Length

Added 4/29/96

Start Regedit1.

Go to HKLM,SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Policies\Network2.

Add a new Binary Value3.

Rename it toMinPwdLen4. Assign it a value equal to your minimum password length5.

Also see the Installation Section on doing this automatically during installation.

Disabling File and Print Sharing

Added 4/29/96

Start Regedit1.


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Go to HKLM,SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Policies\Network2.

Add a new DWord Value3.

Rename it toNoPrintSharing orNoFileSharing4.

Assign it a value of 15.

Also see the Installation Section on doing this automatically during installation.

Specifying programs to run every time Windows95 starts

Added 4/21/96

If you want to start programs every time Windows95 runs, but would like to hide them from users

by not having the listed in the Startup folder or the WIN.INI file, you can have them load through the registry.

Start Regedit1.

Go to HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE \ SOFTWARE \ Microsoft \ Windows \ CurrentVersion \ Run or

RunOnce

2.



Type in any name5.

For the value, enter the path and executable for the program you want to run.6.

Removing the Shortcut Icon Arrows

Added 4/21/96

OpenREGEDIT.EXE1.

Open the KeyHKEY_CLASSES_ROOT2.

Open the KeyLNKFILE3.

Delete the valueIsShortcut4.

Open the next Key PIFFILE5.

Delete the valueIsShortcut6.

Restart the Win957.

Turn Off Window Animation

You can shut off the animation displayed when you minimize and maximize windows.

Added 4/21/96

Open Regedit1.HKEY_CURRENT_USER2.

Control panel3.

Desktop4.

WindowMetrics5.

Right Mouse Click an empty space in the right pane.6.

Select new string value.7.

Name the new value MinAnimate.8.

Doubleclick on the new string value (MinAnimate) and click on "Modify"9.

Enter a value of 0 for Off or 1 for On then hit Enter10.


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Close Regedit and all programs then reboot.11.

Download reg file

To speed up the Start Menu

Added 4/21/96

Start theREGEDITprogram1.

Search for the word desktop2.

This should be in HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT / CLSID / {00021400...3.

Right Click on the right panel4.

PickNEW / String Value.5.

Name itMenuShowDelay, all one word.6.

Select a value from 1-10, 1 being the fastest.7.

ExitREGEDIT8.

Restart Windows9.

Changing your Modem's Initialization String

Added 4/21/96

Start REGEDIT1.

Go to HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE \ System \ CurrentControlSet \ Services \ Class \ Modem \ 0000 \ Init2.

Change the settings to the new values3.

Increasing the Modem Timeout

Added 4/21/96

If your modem it timing out during file transfers or loading Web Pages,

you might try increasing the timeout period.

To change it:

StartRegedit1.

Go to HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE / System / CurrentControlSet / Services / Class / Modem / XXXX /

Settings

Where XXXX is the number of your modem

2.

Move to the right panel and double click onInactivity Timeout3.The number of minutes for a timeout should be entered between the brackets.4.

For example, a US Robotics Sportster could have S19= to set it to 30 minutes.5.

Removing Programs listed from the Control Panel'sAdd/Remove Programs Section

Added 4/21/96

If you remove an installed program and its files by deleting the files,

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In order to remove it from the list (so you don't need to re-install in order to just remove it again).

Start the Registry Editor1.

Open HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE / SOFTWARE / Microsoft / Windows / CurrentVersion / Uninstall2.

Delete any programs here.3.

This will only delete them from the list, not delete the actual programs.

Only programs designed for Windows95 will show up here in the first place.

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