XP Start Menu and the Picture

[Guest]

Ok, I have exactly the opposite problem. I don't want the picture at the top of my start menu that was once beside my name. I took my name off and now I want to take the picture off. I have other people on my computer so getting rid of the Welcome screen is out of the possible answers. Is there ANY way for the love of god that I can just have a blank bar at the top of my start menu.

Thanks,
Lezzie

 

[Kelly]

Use the Classic Start Menu.

 

[Guest]

Thanks Kelly
But is there anyway to keep the taskbar menu that's not the Classic Start Menu. I really like the capabiliity of having the most recent activity on the left hand side. There just has to be a way to delete the picture? Or how do you fill in your own picture so that it's the same size? I guess I could go into PSP and just do a square of the taskbar color. I am not anal.. just frustrated.

 

[David Candy]

Policy:Remove user name from Start Menu
Description:Removes the user name from the Start menu.
Registry Value:"NoUserNameInStartMenu"

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

The registry entries are DWORD values. A value of 1 is enabled, and a value of 0 is disabled.

 

[Kelly]

Honestly, I don't see the problem with it, but yes, there is a way and is
rather complicated. One has to create an blank image: 48x48/71 dpi, depth
24.

Then go to User Account/Change my picture/Browse for more pictures/My
Pictures Folder/Choose the picture you created, then click Open.

 

[Kelly]

Hi David,

She wants to remove the picture not the name. Perhaps, you could help with
creating a blank image in Paint?




Policy:Remove user name from Start Menu
Description:Removes the user name from the Start menu.
Registry Value:"NoUserNameInStartMenu"

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

The registry entries are DWORD values. A value of 1 is enabled, and a value
of 0 is disabled.

 

[Ramesh [MVP]]

Even better!

C:\Documents and Settings\All Users\Application Data\Microsoft\User Account Pictures\Default Pictures
to
C:\Documents and Settings\All Users\Application Data\Microsoft\User Account Pictures\NO_Default Pictures

-----------------
[The idea is to leave the "User Account Pictures" as it is, so that the current profile is alone affected. Delete the file Ramesh.bmp in this folder:
C:\Documents and Settings\All Users\Application Data\Microsoft\User Account Pictures
-----------------

Explorer looks for:

C:\Documents and Settings\All Users\Application Data\Microsoft\User Account Pictures\Ramesh.bmp
If the file is not found, searches for:
C:\Documents and Settings\All Users\Application Data\Microsoft\User Account Pictures\Default Pictures

--
Ramesh - Microsoft MVP
Windows XP - Shell/User
www.mvps.org/sramesh2k

Free Online Virus Scanners and Security Tests:
http://www.mvps.org/sramesh2k/Scanners.htm



This procedure works! But applies to all other profiles too.

I renamed this folder:
C:\Documents and Settings\All Users\Application Data\Microsoft\User Account Pictures\Default Pictures
to
C:\Documents and Settings\All Users\Application Data\Microsoft\111User Account Pictures\Default Pictures

Deleted the PictureSource value here:
[HKLM\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Hints\Ramesh]

The result is the image below ;-)

--
Ramesh - Microsoft MVP
Windows XP - Shell/User
www.mvps.org/sramesh2k

Free Online Virus Scanners and Security Tests:
http://www.mvps.org/sramesh2k/Scanners.htm



Kelly,

I'm unable to remove the square box though. Please see img.

--
Ramesh - Microsoft MVP
Windows XP - Shell/User
www.mvps.org/sramesh2k

Free Online Virus Scanners and Security Tests:
http://www.mvps.org/sramesh2k/Scanners.htm



Honestly, I don't see the problem with it, but yes, there is a way and is
rather complicated. One has to create an blank image: 48x48/71 dpi, depth
24.

Then go to User Account/Change my picture/Browse for more pictures/My
Pictures Folder/Choose the picture you created, then click Open.

--
All the Best,
Kelly

Microsoft-MVP Windows® XP

Troubleshooting Windows XP
http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com

Taskbar Repair Tool Plus!
http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/taskbarplus!.htm

 

[Ramesh [MVP]]

Lezzie,

From my latest reply below:
----------------------------
Rename
C:\Documents and Settings\All Users\Application Data\Microsoft\User Account Pictures\Default Pictures
to
C:\Documents and Settings\All Users\Application Data\Microsoft\User Account Pictures\NO_Default Pictures

Delete the file username.bmp [if your username is Lezzie, delete the file lezzie.bmp] in this folder:
C:\Documents and Settings\All Users\Application Data\Microsoft\User Account Pictures

NOTE: You must rename "Default Pictures" otherwise this procedure won't work. Above procedure affects your user profile only. For all the user profiles, you need to rename "User Account Pictures" to something else. I've not seen a side-effect yet even after logging off thrice.

Then, follow David Candy's advice to remove the username at the top of the Start Menu.

--
Ramesh - Microsoft MVP
Windows XP - Shell/User
www.mvps.org/sramesh2k


Ok, I have exactly the opposite problem. I don't want the picture at the top of my start menu that was once beside my name. I took my name off and now I want to take the picture off. I have other people on my computer so getting rid of the Welcome screen is out of the possible answers. Is there ANY way for the love of god that I can just have a blank bar at the top of my start menu.

Thanks,
Lezzie

 

[Ramesh [MVP]]

David,

For the issue i mailed you earlier:
Please see: http://www.pcmag.com/article2/0,1759,427181,00.asp
The answer is the same as the response by Durand.[Google Groups thread]

--
Ramesh - Microsoft MVP
Windows XP - Shell/User
www.mvps.org/sramesh2k

Free Online Virus Scanners and Security Tests:
http://www.mvps.org/sramesh2k/Scanners.htm


Policy:Remove user name from Start Menu
Description:Removes the user name from the Start menu.
Registry Value:"NoUserNameInStartMenu"

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

The registry entries are DWORD values. A value of 1 is enabled, and a value of 0 is disabled.

 

[Guest]

Thanks to everyone who helped me with this. I'm off like a prom dress in June to see if I can get that to work. I'll come back and tell you one way or the other.

 

[Guest]

<Jumps for Joy> Honest, I'm not that anal, I just like to make my computer my own. It seems like renaming the "default picture" folder and deleting my .bmp worked. THANKS to everyone who responded to me so quickly.

 

[Ramesh [MVP]]

You're welcome. And thanks for the feeback

--
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Windows XP - Shell/User
www.mvps.org/sramesh2k

Free Online Virus Scanners and Security Tests:
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<Jumps for Joy> Honest, I'm not that anal, I just like to make my computer my own. It seems like renaming the "default picture" folder and deleting my .bmp worked. THANKS to everyone who responded to me so quickly.

 

[Kelly]

Good work, Ramesh! Now, let me know when it is scripted. <w>




Even better!

C:\Documents and Settings\All Users\Application Data\Microsoft\User Account
Pictures\Default Pictures
to
C:\Documents and Settings\All Users\Application Data\Microsoft\User Account
Pictures\NO_Default Pictures

-----------------
[The idea is to leave the "User Account Pictures" as it is, so that the
current profile is alone affected. Delete the file Ramesh.bmp in this
folder:
C:\Documents and Settings\All Users\Application Data\Microsoft\User Account
Pictures
-----------------

Explorer looks for:

C:\Documents and Settings\All Users\Application Data\Microsoft\User Account
Pictures\Ramesh.bmp
If the file is not found, searches for:
C:\Documents and Settings\All Users\Application Data\Microsoft\User Account
Pictures\Default Pictures

--
Ramesh - Microsoft MVP
Windows XP - Shell/User
www.mvps.org/sramesh2k

Free Online Virus Scanners and Security Tests:
http://www.mvps.org/sramesh2k/Scanners.htm



This procedure works! But applies to all other profiles too.

I renamed this folder:
C:\Documents and Settings\All Users\Application Data\Microsoft\User Account
Pictures\Default Pictures
to
C:\Documents and Settings\All Users\Application Data\Microsoft\111User
Account Pictures\Default Pictures

Deleted the PictureSource value here:
[HKLM\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Hints\Ramesh]

The result is the image below ;-)

--
Ramesh - Microsoft MVP
Windows XP - Shell/User
www.mvps.org/sramesh2k

Free Online Virus Scanners and Security Tests:
http://www.mvps.org/sramesh2k/Scanners.htm



Kelly,

I'm unable to remove the square box though. Please see img.

--
Ramesh - Microsoft MVP
Windows XP - Shell/User
www.mvps.org/sramesh2k

Free Online Virus Scanners and Security Tests:
http://www.mvps.org/sramesh2k/Scanners.htm



Honestly, I don't see the problem with it, but yes, there is a way and is
rather complicated. One has to create an blank image: 48x48/71 dpi, depth
24.

Then go to User Account/Change my picture/Browse for more pictures/My
Pictures Folder/Choose the picture you created, then click Open.

 

[Ramesh [MVP]]

Good work, Ramesh!
Many thanks for your appreciation, Kelly )
Not so good at scripting, will try it this week. Learning it, btw )

--
Ramesh - Microsoft MVP
Windows XP - Shell/User
www.mvps.org/sramesh2k

Free Online Virus Scanners and Security Tests:
http://www.mvps.org/sramesh2k/Scanners.htm


Good work, Ramesh! Now, let me know when it is scripted. <w>

--
All the Best,
Kelly

Microsoft-MVP Windows® XP

Troubleshooting Windows XP
http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com

Taskbar Repair Tool Plus!
http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/taskbarplus!.htm


Even better!

C:\Documents and Settings\All Users\Application Data\Microsoft\User Account
Pictures\Default Pictures
to
C:\Documents and Settings\All Users\Application Data\Microsoft\User Account
Pictures\NO_Default Pictures

-----------------
[The idea is to leave the "User Account Pictures" as it is, so that the
current profile is alone affected. Delete the file Ramesh.bmp in this
folder:
C:\Documents and Settings\All Users\Application Data\Microsoft\User Account
Pictures
-----------------

Explorer looks for:

C:\Documents and Settings\All Users\Application Data\Microsoft\User Account
Pictures\Ramesh.bmp
If the file is not found, searches for:
C:\Documents and Settings\All Users\Application Data\Microsoft\User Account
Pictures\Default Pictures

--
Ramesh - Microsoft MVP
Windows XP - Shell/User
www.mvps.org/sramesh2k

Free Online Virus Scanners and Security Tests:
http://www.mvps.org/sramesh2k/Scanners.htm



This procedure works! But applies to all other profiles too.

I renamed this folder:
C:\Documents and Settings\All Users\Application Data\Microsoft\User Account
Pictures\Default Pictures
to
C:\Documents and Settings\All Users\Application Data\Microsoft\111User
Account Pictures\Default Pictures

Deleted the PictureSource value here:
[HKLM\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Hints\Ramesh]

The result is the image below ;-)

--
Ramesh - Microsoft MVP
Windows XP - Shell/User
www.mvps.org/sramesh2k

Free Online Virus Scanners and Security Tests:
http://www.mvps.org/sramesh2k/Scanners.htm



Kelly,

I'm unable to remove the square box though. Please see img.

--
Ramesh - Microsoft MVP
Windows XP - Shell/User
www.mvps.org/sramesh2k

Free Online Virus Scanners and Security Tests:
http://www.mvps.org/sramesh2k/Scanners.htm



Honestly, I don't see the problem with it, but yes, there is a way and is
rather complicated. One has to create an blank image: 48x48/71 dpi, depth
24.

Then go to User Account/Change my picture/Browse for more pictures/My
Pictures Folder/Choose the picture you created, then click Open.

--
All the Best,
Kelly

Microsoft-MVP Windows® XP

Troubleshooting Windows XP
http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com

Taskbar Repair Tool Plus!
http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/taskbarplus!.htm

 

[Kelly]

No doubt, you will do fine, Ramesh and you are most welcome. )




Many thanks for your appreciation, Kelly )
Not so good at scripting, will try it this week. Learning it, btw )

--
Ramesh - Microsoft MVP
Windows XP - Shell/User
www.mvps.org/sramesh2k

Free Online Virus Scanners and Security Tests:
http://www.mvps.org/sramesh2k/Scanners.htm


Good work, Ramesh! Now, let me know when it is scripted. <w>




Even better!

C:\Documents and Settings\All Users\Application Data\Microsoft\User Account
Pictures\Default Pictures
to
C:\Documents and Settings\All Users\Application Data\Microsoft\User Account
Pictures\NO_Default Pictures

-----------------
[The idea is to leave the "User Account Pictures" as it is, so that the
current profile is alone affected. Delete the file Ramesh.bmp in this
folder:
C:\Documents and Settings\All Users\Application Data\Microsoft\User Account
Pictures
-----------------

Explorer looks for:

C:\Documents and Settings\All Users\Application Data\Microsoft\User Account
Pictures\Ramesh.bmp
If the file is not found, searches for:
C:\Documents and Settings\All Users\Application Data\Microsoft\User Account
Pictures\Default Pictures

--
Ramesh - Microsoft MVP
Windows XP - Shell/User
www.mvps.org/sramesh2k

Free Online Virus Scanners and Security Tests:
http://www.mvps.org/sramesh2k/Scanners.htm



This procedure works! But applies to all other profiles too.

I renamed this folder:
C:\Documents and Settings\All Users\Application Data\Microsoft\User Account
Pictures\Default Pictures
to
C:\Documents and Settings\All Users\Application Data\Microsoft\111User
Account Pictures\Default Pictures

Deleted the PictureSource value here:
[HKLM\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Hints\Ramesh]

The result is the image below ;-)

--
Ramesh - Microsoft MVP
Windows XP - Shell/User
www.mvps.org/sramesh2k

Free Online Virus Scanners and Security Tests:
http://www.mvps.org/sramesh2k/Scanners.htm



Kelly,

I'm unable to remove the square box though. Please see img.

--
Ramesh - Microsoft MVP
Windows XP - Shell/User
www.mvps.org/sramesh2k

Free Online Virus Scanners and Security Tests:
http://www.mvps.org/sramesh2k/Scanners.htm



Honestly, I don't see the problem with it, but yes, there is a way and is
rather complicated. One has to create an blank image: 48x48/71 dpi, depth
24.

Then go to User Account/Change my picture/Browse for more pictures/My
Pictures Folder/Choose the picture you created, then click Open.

 

[Kelly]

BTW, did you check into that EE post I mentioned?




Many thanks for your appreciation, Kelly )
Not so good at scripting, will try it this week. Learning it, btw )

--
Ramesh - Microsoft MVP
Windows XP - Shell/User
www.mvps.org/sramesh2k

Free Online Virus Scanners and Security Tests:
http://www.mvps.org/sramesh2k/Scanners.htm


Good work, Ramesh! Now, let me know when it is scripted. <w>




Even better!

C:\Documents and Settings\All Users\Application Data\Microsoft\User Account
Pictures\Default Pictures
to
C:\Documents and Settings\All Users\Application Data\Microsoft\User Account
Pictures\NO_Default Pictures

-----------------
[The idea is to leave the "User Account Pictures" as it is, so that the
current profile is alone affected. Delete the file Ramesh.bmp in this
folder:
C:\Documents and Settings\All Users\Application Data\Microsoft\User Account
Pictures
-----------------

Explorer looks for:

C:\Documents and Settings\All Users\Application Data\Microsoft\User Account
Pictures\Ramesh.bmp
If the file is not found, searches for:
C:\Documents and Settings\All Users\Application Data\Microsoft\User Account
Pictures\Default Pictures

--
Ramesh - Microsoft MVP
Windows XP - Shell/User
www.mvps.org/sramesh2k

Free Online Virus Scanners and Security Tests:
http://www.mvps.org/sramesh2k/Scanners.htm



This procedure works! But applies to all other profiles too.

I renamed this folder:
C:\Documents and Settings\All Users\Application Data\Microsoft\User Account
Pictures\Default Pictures
to
C:\Documents and Settings\All Users\Application Data\Microsoft\111User
Account Pictures\Default Pictures

Deleted the PictureSource value here:
[HKLM\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Hints\Ramesh]

The result is the image below ;-)

--
Ramesh - Microsoft MVP
Windows XP - Shell/User
www.mvps.org/sramesh2k

Free Online Virus Scanners and Security Tests:
http://www.mvps.org/sramesh2k/Scanners.htm



Kelly,

I'm unable to remove the square box though. Please see img.

--
Ramesh - Microsoft MVP
Windows XP - Shell/User
www.mvps.org/sramesh2k

Free Online Virus Scanners and Security Tests:
http://www.mvps.org/sramesh2k/Scanners.htm



Honestly, I don't see the problem with it, but yes, there is a way and is
rather complicated. One has to create an blank image: 48x48/71 dpi, depth
24.

Then go to User Account/Change my picture/Browse for more pictures/My
Pictures Folder/Choose the picture you created, then click Open.

 

[Ramesh [MVP]]

Nope, Kelly. I'm unable to locate that post. The search engine sucks! If you have the date posted, would be great.

--
Ramesh - Microsoft MVP
Windows XP - Shell/User
www.mvps.org/sramesh2k

Free Online Virus Scanners and Security Tests:
http://www.mvps.org/sramesh2k/Scanners.htm



BTW, did you check into that EE post I mentioned?

--
All the Best,
Kelly

Microsoft-MVP Windows® XP

Troubleshooting Windows XP
http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com

Taskbar Repair Tool Plus!
http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/taskbarplus!.htm


Many thanks for your appreciation, Kelly )
Not so good at scripting, will try it this week. Learning it, btw )

--
Ramesh - Microsoft MVP
Windows XP - Shell/User
www.mvps.org/sramesh2k

Free Online Virus Scanners and Security Tests:
http://www.mvps.org/sramesh2k/Scanners.htm


Good work, Ramesh! Now, let me know when it is scripted. <w>

--
All the Best,
Kelly

Microsoft-MVP Windows® XP

Troubleshooting Windows XP
http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com

Taskbar Repair Tool Plus!
http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/taskbarplus!.htm


Even better!

C:\Documents and Settings\All Users\Application Data\Microsoft\User Account
Pictures\Default Pictures
to
C:\Documents and Settings\All Users\Application Data\Microsoft\User Account
Pictures\NO_Default Pictures

-----------------
[The idea is to leave the "User Account Pictures" as it is, so that the
current profile is alone affected. Delete the file Ramesh.bmp in this
folder:
C:\Documents and Settings\All Users\Application Data\Microsoft\User Account
Pictures
-----------------

Explorer looks for:

C:\Documents and Settings\All Users\Application Data\Microsoft\User Account
Pictures\Ramesh.bmp
If the file is not found, searches for:
C:\Documents and Settings\All Users\Application Data\Microsoft\User Account
Pictures\Default Pictures

--
Ramesh - Microsoft MVP
Windows XP - Shell/User
www.mvps.org/sramesh2k

Free Online Virus Scanners and Security Tests:
http://www.mvps.org/sramesh2k/Scanners.htm



This procedure works! But applies to all other profiles too.

I renamed this folder:
C:\Documents and Settings\All Users\Application Data\Microsoft\User Account
Pictures\Default Pictures
to
C:\Documents and Settings\All Users\Application Data\Microsoft\111User
Account Pictures\Default Pictures

Deleted the PictureSource value here:
[HKLM\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Hints\Ramesh]

The result is the image below ;-)

--
Ramesh - Microsoft MVP
Windows XP - Shell/User
www.mvps.org/sramesh2k

Free Online Virus Scanners and Security Tests:
http://www.mvps.org/sramesh2k/Scanners.htm



Kelly,

I'm unable to remove the square box though. Please see img.

--
Ramesh - Microsoft MVP
Windows XP - Shell/User
www.mvps.org/sramesh2k

Free Online Virus Scanners and Security Tests:
http://www.mvps.org/sramesh2k/Scanners.htm



Honestly, I don't see the problem with it, but yes, there is a way and is
rather complicated. One has to create an blank image: 48x48/71 dpi, depth
24.

Then go to User Account/Change my picture/Browse for more pictures/My
Pictures Folder/Choose the picture you created, then click Open.

--
All the Best,
Kelly

Microsoft-MVP Windows® XP

Troubleshooting Windows XP
http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com

Taskbar Repair Tool Plus!
http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/taskbarplus!.htm

 

[Ramesh [MVP]]

Kelly, Thanks again.
I've sent you a mail 2-3 hrs back. Finished scripting it. If you din't receive it, please see:
http://www.mvps.org/sramesh2k/removepicture.htm

--
Ramesh - Microsoft MVP
Windows XP - Shell/User
www.mvps.org/sramesh2k

Free Online Virus Scanners and Security Tests:
http://www.mvps.org/sramesh2k/Scanners.htm



No doubt, you will do fine, Ramesh and you are most welcome. )

--
All the Best,
Kelly

Microsoft-MVP Windows® XP

Troubleshooting Windows XP
http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com

Taskbar Repair Tool Plus!
http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/taskbarplus!.htm


Many thanks for your appreciation, Kelly )
Not so good at scripting, will try it this week. Learning it, btw )

--
Ramesh - Microsoft MVP
Windows XP - Shell/User
www.mvps.org/sramesh2k

Free Online Virus Scanners and Security Tests:
http://www.mvps.org/sramesh2k/Scanners.htm


Good work, Ramesh! Now, let me know when it is scripted. <w>

--
All the Best,
Kelly

Microsoft-MVP Windows® XP

Troubleshooting Windows XP
http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com

Taskbar Repair Tool Plus!
http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/taskbarplus!.htm


Even better!

C:\Documents and Settings\All Users\Application Data\Microsoft\User Account
Pictures\Default Pictures
to
C:\Documents and Settings\All Users\Application Data\Microsoft\User Account
Pictures\NO_Default Pictures

-----------------
[The idea is to leave the "User Account Pictures" as it is, so that the
current profile is alone affected. Delete the file Ramesh.bmp in this
folder:
C:\Documents and Settings\All Users\Application Data\Microsoft\User Account
Pictures
-----------------

Explorer looks for:

C:\Documents and Settings\All Users\Application Data\Microsoft\User Account
Pictures\Ramesh.bmp
If the file is not found, searches for:
C:\Documents and Settings\All Users\Application Data\Microsoft\User Account
Pictures\Default Pictures

--
Ramesh - Microsoft MVP
Windows XP - Shell/User
www.mvps.org/sramesh2k

Free Online Virus Scanners and Security Tests:
http://www.mvps.org/sramesh2k/Scanners.htm



This procedure works! But applies to all other profiles too.

I renamed this folder:
C:\Documents and Settings\All Users\Application Data\Microsoft\User Account
Pictures\Default Pictures
to
C:\Documents and Settings\All Users\Application Data\Microsoft\111User
Account Pictures\Default Pictures

Deleted the PictureSource value here:
[HKLM\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Hints\Ramesh]

The result is the image below ;-)

--
Ramesh - Microsoft MVP
Windows XP - Shell/User
www.mvps.org/sramesh2k

Free Online Virus Scanners and Security Tests:
http://www.mvps.org/sramesh2k/Scanners.htm



Kelly,

I'm unable to remove the square box though. Please see img.

--
Ramesh - Microsoft MVP
Windows XP - Shell/User
www.mvps.org/sramesh2k

Free Online Virus Scanners and Security Tests:
http://www.mvps.org/sramesh2k/Scanners.htm



Honestly, I don't see the problem with it, but yes, there is a way and is
rather complicated. One has to create an blank image: 48x48/71 dpi, depth
24.

Then go to User Account/Change my picture/Browse for more pictures/My
Pictures Folder/Choose the picture you created, then click Open.

--
All the Best,
Kelly

Microsoft-MVP Windows® XP

Troubleshooting Windows XP
http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com

Taskbar Repair Tool Plus!
http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/taskbarplus!.htm

 

[Kelly]

Here ya go:
http://www.experts-exchange.com/Operating_Systems/WinXP/Q_20897331.html




Nope, Kelly. I'm unable to locate that post. The search engine sucks! If you
have the date posted, would be great.

--
Ramesh - Microsoft MVP
Windows XP - Shell/User
www.mvps.org/sramesh2k

Free Online Virus Scanners and Security Tests:
http://www.mvps.org/sramesh2k/Scanners.htm



BTW, did you check into that EE post I mentioned?




Many thanks for your appreciation, Kelly )
Not so good at scripting, will try it this week. Learning it, btw )

--
Ramesh - Microsoft MVP
Windows XP - Shell/User
www.mvps.org/sramesh2k

Free Online Virus Scanners and Security Tests:
http://www.mvps.org/sramesh2k/Scanners.htm


Good work, Ramesh! Now, let me know when it is scripted. <w>




Even better!

C:\Documents and Settings\All Users\Application Data\Microsoft\User Account
Pictures\Default Pictures
to
C:\Documents and Settings\All Users\Application Data\Microsoft\User Account
Pictures\NO_Default Pictures

-----------------
[The idea is to leave the "User Account Pictures" as it is, so that the
current profile is alone affected. Delete the file Ramesh.bmp in this
folder:
C:\Documents and Settings\All Users\Application Data\Microsoft\User Account
Pictures
-----------------

Explorer looks for:

C:\Documents and Settings\All Users\Application Data\Microsoft\User Account
Pictures\Ramesh.bmp
If the file is not found, searches for:
C:\Documents and Settings\All Users\Application Data\Microsoft\User Account
Pictures\Default Pictures

--
Ramesh - Microsoft MVP
Windows XP - Shell/User
www.mvps.org/sramesh2k

Free Online Virus Scanners and Security Tests:
http://www.mvps.org/sramesh2k/Scanners.htm



This procedure works! But applies to all other profiles too.

I renamed this folder:
C:\Documents and Settings\All Users\Application Data\Microsoft\User Account
Pictures\Default Pictures
to
C:\Documents and Settings\All Users\Application Data\Microsoft\111User
Account Pictures\Default Pictures

Deleted the PictureSource value here:
[HKLM\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Hints\Ramesh]

The result is the image below ;-)

--
Ramesh - Microsoft MVP
Windows XP - Shell/User
www.mvps.org/sramesh2k

Free Online Virus Scanners and Security Tests:
http://www.mvps.org/sramesh2k/Scanners.htm



Kelly,

I'm unable to remove the square box though. Please see img.

--
Ramesh - Microsoft MVP
Windows XP - Shell/User
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Honestly, I don't see the problem with it, but yes, there is a way and is
rather complicated. One has to create an blank image: 48x48/71 dpi, depth
24.

Then go to User Account/Change my picture/Browse for more pictures/My
Pictures Folder/Choose the picture you created, then click Open.

 

[Ramesh [MVP]]

Cool workaround BTW, did you have a different method for this problem?

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Here ya go:
http://www.experts-exchange.com/Operating_Systems/WinXP/Q_20897331.html

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Nope, Kelly. I'm unable to locate that post. The search engine sucks! If you
have the date posted, would be great.

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BTW, did you check into that EE post I mentioned?

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Many thanks for your appreciation, Kelly )
Not so good at scripting, will try it this week. Learning it, btw )

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Good work, Ramesh! Now, let me know when it is scripted. <w>

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Even better!

C:\Documents and Settings\All Users\Application Data\Microsoft\User Account
Pictures\Default Pictures
to
C:\Documents and Settings\All Users\Application Data\Microsoft\User Account
Pictures\NO_Default Pictures

-----------------
[The idea is to leave the "User Account Pictures" as it is, so that the
current profile is alone affected. Delete the file Ramesh.bmp in this
folder:
C:\Documents and Settings\All Users\Application Data\Microsoft\User Account
Pictures
-----------------

Explorer looks for:

C:\Documents and Settings\All Users\Application Data\Microsoft\User Account
Pictures\Ramesh.bmp
If the file is not found, searches for:
C:\Documents and Settings\All Users\Application Data\Microsoft\User Account
Pictures\Default Pictures

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This procedure works! But applies to all other profiles too.

I renamed this folder:
C:\Documents and Settings\All Users\Application Data\Microsoft\User Account
Pictures\Default Pictures
to
C:\Documents and Settings\All Users\Application Data\Microsoft\111User
Account Pictures\Default Pictures

Deleted the PictureSource value here:
[HKLM\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Hints\Ramesh]

The result is the image below ;-)

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Kelly,

I'm unable to remove the square box though. Please see img.

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Ramesh - Microsoft MVP
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Honestly, I don't see the problem with it, but yes, there is a way and is
rather complicated. One has to create an blank image: 48x48/71 dpi, depth
24.

Then go to User Account/Change my picture/Browse for more pictures/My
Pictures Folder/Choose the picture you created, then click Open.

--
All the Best,
Kelly

Microsoft-MVP Windows® XP

Troubleshooting Windows XP
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http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/taskbarplus!.htm