Opening internet SHORTCUTS in new window, not links or html files..

[nathan323]

Howdy all,

I want to open an Internet Shortcut in a new window. So for instance if
I have my favorites folder open in Windows Explorer & I want to open a
shortcut into a new window (rather than replacing an existing open IE
window), I could right-click and choose Open In New Window - just like
I can with a HTML file or a link on a site.
I have been able to do this before, I found a registry hack that
changed the context menu for this purpose. Note, this is different from
the hack that does the same thing for HTML files.
The best use I will get from this: I have my Links folder displayed in
the toolbar. If I decide I'm finished with the IE window I'm working on
& click one of the shortcuts on the Links toolbar it will replace the
window nicely. But I want to able to open the Links shortcut in a new
window if I'm finished with the existing page.

Any help would be much appreciated.

Thanks, Nathan

 

[Kelly]

Hi Nathan,

Try line 368 (right hand side):
http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/xp_tweaks.htm

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[nathan323]

Hi thanks for the reply.

Didn't work, I guess i need something that will include the text that
wilkl appear in the context menu (eg. Open In New Window)

Thanks.

 

[Kelly]

Who are you speaking to and what have you tried, Nathan? Without knowing
more, see if this helps:

Line 368 (right hand side): http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/xp_tweaks.htm

--
In memory of our dear friend, MVP Alex Nichol: http://www.dts-l.org/

All the Best,
Kelly (MS-MVP)

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