Quick Launch Toolbar problems

[Guest]

I had to reinstall XP Pro and now when I try to put a shortcut in the Quick
Launch bar I get the message "Windows cannot access the specified device,
path or file.You must have the appropriate permissions to access". I have
admin privlidges and the path to the shortcut is correct. Doesn't matter
what shortcut it is the same thing happens. The only ones I have been able
to make work in the Quick Launch area is IE, Show Desktop, My Computer and a
link to my F drive. I had no problems prior to the reinstall. Have a new
hard drive. Any help would be greatly appreciated

 

[Ramesh, MS-MVP]

Type in Start, Run:

%appdata%\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Quick Launch

Are you able to place the shortcuts in the above folder?

--
Regards,

Ramesh Srinivasan, Microsoft MVP [Windows XP Shell/User]
Windows® XP Troubleshooting http://www.winhelponline.com


I had to reinstall XP Pro and now when I try to put a shortcut in the Quick
Launch bar I get the message "Windows cannot access the specified device,
path or file.You must have the appropriate permissions to access". I have
admin privlidges and the path to the shortcut is correct. Doesn't matter
what shortcut it is the same thing happens. The only ones I have been able
to make work in the Quick Launch area is IE, Show Desktop, My Computer and a
link to my F drive. I had no problems prior to the reinstall. Have a new
hard drive. Any help would be greatly appreciated

 

[Guest]

I am able to copy shortcuts to the advised folder but still get the message
when i try to open the icon in the Quick Launch bar

 

[Guest]

I am able to copy shortcuts to the advised folder but still get the message
when i try to open the icon in the Quick Launch bar
--
mdfw

Type in Start, Run:

%appdata%\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Quick Launch

Are you able to place the shortcuts in the above folder?

--
Regards,

Ramesh Srinivasan, Microsoft MVP [Windows XP Shell/User]
Windows® XP Troubleshooting http://www.winhelponline.com


I had to reinstall XP Pro and now when I try to put a shortcut in the Quick
Launch bar I get the message "Windows cannot access the specified device,
path or file.You must have the appropriate permissions to access". I have
admin privlidges and the path to the shortcut is correct. Doesn't matter
what shortcut it is the same thing happens. The only ones I have been able
to make work in the Quick Launch area is IE, Show Desktop, My Computer and a
link to my F drive. I had no problems prior to the reinstall. Have a new
hard drive. Any help would be greatly appreciated

Hi

I have the same problem with Windos XP. Its driving me crazzy

Thanks JA

 

[Ramesh, MS-MVP]

Is this problem seen with all the user accounts, or only one in particular?

If you have only one account, create another to test.

How To Create and Configure User Accounts in Windows XP:
http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=279783

--
Regards,

Ramesh Srinivasan, Microsoft MVP [Windows XP Shell/User]
Windows® XP Troubleshooting http://www.winhelponline.com


I am able to copy shortcuts to the advised folder but still get the message
when i try to open the icon in the Quick Launch bar

 

[Ramesh, MS-MVP]

Is this problem seen with all the user accounts, or only one in particular?

If you have only one account, create another to test.

How To Create and Configure User Accounts in Windows XP:
http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=279783

--
Regards,

Ramesh Srinivasan, Microsoft MVP [Windows XP Shell/User]
Windows® XP Troubleshooting http://www.winhelponline.com

I am able to copy shortcuts to the advised folder but still get the
message
when i try to open the icon in the Quick Launch bar
--
mdfw

Type in Start, Run:

%appdata%\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Quick Launch

Are you able to place the shortcuts in the above folder?

--
Regards,

Ramesh Srinivasan, Microsoft MVP [Windows XP Shell/User]
Windows® XP Troubleshooting http://www.winhelponline.com


I had to reinstall XP Pro and now when I try to put a shortcut in the
Quick
Launch bar I get the message "Windows cannot access the specified
device,
path or file.You must have the appropriate permissions to access". I
have
admin privlidges and the path to the shortcut is correct. Doesn't
matter
what shortcut it is the same thing happens. The only ones I have been
able
to make work in the Quick Launch area is IE, Show Desktop, My Computer
and a
link to my F drive. I had no problems prior to the reinstall. Have a
new
hard drive. Any help would be greatly appreciated

Hi

I have the same problem with Windos XP. Its driving me crazzy

Thanks JA

 

[Ramesh, MS-MVP]

Is this problem seen with all the user accounts, or only one in particular?

If you have only one account, create another to test.

How To Create and Configure User Accounts in Windows XP:
http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=279783

--
Regards,

Ramesh Srinivasan, Microsoft MVP [Windows XP Shell/User]
Windows® XP Troubleshooting http://www.winhelponline.com

I am able to copy shortcuts to the advised folder but still get the
message
when i try to open the icon in the Quick Launch bar
--
mdfw

Type in Start, Run:

%appdata%\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Quick Launch

Are you able to place the shortcuts in the above folder?

--
Regards,

Ramesh Srinivasan, Microsoft MVP [Windows XP Shell/User]
Windows® XP Troubleshooting http://www.winhelponline.com


I had to reinstall XP Pro and now when I try to put a shortcut in the
Quick
Launch bar I get the message "Windows cannot access the specified
device,
path or file.You must have the appropriate permissions to access". I
have
admin privlidges and the path to the shortcut is correct. Doesn't
matter
what shortcut it is the same thing happens. The only ones I have been
able
to make work in the Quick Launch area is IE, Show Desktop, My Computer
and a
link to my F drive. I had no problems prior to the reinstall. Have a
new
hard drive. Any help would be greatly appreciated

Hi

I have the same problem with Windos XP. Its driving me crazzy

Thanks JA

 

[Guest]

Ramesh,
I created an account called "Test" and gave this account admin rights. I am
able to make shortcuts in the Quick Launch bar with this account. Is there
a way to fix my other admin account so that I don't have to install and
change alot of settings? I appreciate your help.
--
mdfw

Is this problem seen with all the user accounts, or only one in particular?

If you have only one account, create another to test.

How To Create and Configure User Accounts in Windows XP:
http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=279783

--
Regards,

Ramesh Srinivasan, Microsoft MVP [Windows XP Shell/User]
Windows® XP Troubleshooting http://www.winhelponline.com

I am able to copy shortcuts to the advised folder but still get the
message
when i try to open the icon in the Quick Launch bar
--
mdfw

Type in Start, Run:

%appdata%\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Quick Launch

Are you able to place the shortcuts in the above folder?

--
Regards,

Ramesh Srinivasan, Microsoft MVP [Windows XP Shell/User]
Windows® XP Troubleshooting http://www.winhelponline.com


I had to reinstall XP Pro and now when I try to put a shortcut in the
Quick
Launch bar I get the message "Windows cannot access the specified
device,
path or file.You must have the appropriate permissions to access". I
have
admin privlidges and the path to the shortcut is correct. Doesn't
matter
what shortcut it is the same thing happens. The only ones I have been
able
to make work in the Quick Launch area is IE, Show Desktop, My Computer
and a
link to my F drive. I had no problems prior to the reinstall. Have a
new
hard drive. Any help would be greatly appreciated

Hi

I have the same problem with Windos XP. Its driving me crazzy

Thanks JA

 

[Ramesh, MS-MVP]

Hi,

Type in Start, Run:

CMD /C REG QUERY
"HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\User Shell Folders"

C:\ShFolders.txt

(Note that it's a single-line command)

Then open the file named C:\ShFolders.txt using Notepad, and post the
contents here.

--
Regards,

Ramesh Srinivasan, Microsoft MVP [Windows XP Shell/User]
Windows® XP Troubleshooting http://www.winhelponline.com


Ramesh,
I created an account called "Test" and gave this account admin rights. I am
able to make shortcuts in the Quick Launch bar with this account. Is there
a way to fix my other admin account so that I don't have to install and
change alot of settings? I appreciate your help.

 

[Guest]

Ramesh,
I am sorry I am lost. I created the ShFolders.txt on my C Drive but what
contents do I post in here? Thanks
--
mdfw

Hi,

Type in Start, Run:

CMD /C REG QUERY
"HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\User Shell Folders"

C:\ShFolders.txt

(Note that it's a single-line command)

Then open the file named C:\ShFolders.txt using Notepad, and post the
contents here.

--
Regards,

Ramesh Srinivasan, Microsoft MVP [Windows XP Shell/User]
Windows® XP Troubleshooting http://www.winhelponline.com


Ramesh,
I created an account called "Test" and gave this account admin rights. I am
able to make shortcuts in the Quick Launch bar with this account. Is there
a way to fix my other admin account so that I don't have to install and
change alot of settings? I appreciate your help.
--
mdfw

Is this problem seen with all the user accounts, or only one in
particular?

If you have only one account, create another to test.

How To Create and Configure User Accounts in Windows XP:
http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=279783

 

[Ramesh, MS-MVP]

Entire contents of ShFolders.txt.

--
Regards,

Ramesh Srinivasan, Microsoft MVP [Windows XP Shell/User]
Windows® XP Troubleshooting http://www.winhelponline.com


Ramesh,
I am sorry I am lost. I created the ShFolders.txt on my C Drive but what
contents do I post in here? Thanks
--
mdfw

Hi,

Type in Start, Run:

CMD /C REG QUERY
"HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\User Shell
Folders"

C:\ShFolders.txt

(Note that it's a single-line command)

Then open the file named C:\ShFolders.txt using Notepad, and post the
contents here.

--
Regards,

Ramesh Srinivasan, Microsoft MVP [Windows XP Shell/User]
Windows® XP Troubleshooting http://www.winhelponline.com


Ramesh,
I created an account called "Test" and gave this account admin rights. I
am
able to make shortcuts in the Quick Launch bar with this account. Is
there
a way to fix my other admin account so that I don't have to install and
change alot of settings? I appreciate your help.
--
mdfw

Is this problem seen with all the user accounts, or only one in
particular?

If you have only one account, create another to test.

How To Create and Configure User Accounts in Windows XP:
http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=279783

 

[Guest]

! REG.EXE VERSION 3.0

HKEY_CURRENT_USER\software\microsoft\windows\currentversion\explorer\user
shell folders
AppData REG_EXPAND_SZ %USERPROFILE%\Cookies\Application Data
Desktop REG_EXPAND_SZ %USERPROFILE%\Desktop
Favorites REG_EXPAND_SZ %USERPROFILE%\Favorites
NetHood REG_EXPAND_SZ %USERPROFILE%\NetHood
Personal REG_EXPAND_SZ %USERPROFILE%\My Documents
PrintHood REG_EXPAND_SZ %USERPROFILE%\PrintHood
Programs REG_EXPAND_SZ %USERPROFILE%\Start Menu\Programs
Recent REG_EXPAND_SZ %USERPROFILE%\Recent
SendTo REG_EXPAND_SZ %USERPROFILE%\SendTo
Start Menu REG_EXPAND_SZ %USERPROFILE%\Start Menu
Startup REG_EXPAND_SZ %USERPROFILE%\Start Menu\Programs\Startup
Templates REG_EXPAND_SZ %USERPROFILE%\Templates
My Pictures REG_EXPAND_SZ %USERPROFILE%\My Documents\My Pictures
Local Settings REG_EXPAND_SZ %USERPROFILE%\Local Settings
Local AppData REG_EXPAND_SZ %USERPROFILE%\Local Settings\Application Data
Cache REG_EXPAND_SZ %USERPROFILE%\Local Settings\Temporary Internet Files
Cookies REG_EXPAND_SZ %USERPROFILE%\Cookies
History REG_EXPAND_SZ %USERPROFILE%\Local Settings\History

HKEY_CURRENT_USER\software\microsoft\windows\currentversion\explorer\user
shell folders\New

JA
+++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++=

Hi,

Type in Start, Run:

CMD /C REG QUERY
"HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\User Shell Folders"

C:\ShFolders.txt

(Note that it's a single-line command)

Then open the file named C:\ShFolders.txt using Notepad, and post the
contents here.

--
Regards,

Ramesh Srinivasan, Microsoft MVP [Windows XP Shell/User]
Windows® XP Troubleshooting http://www.winhelponline.com


Ramesh,
I created an account called "Test" and gave this account admin rights. I am
able to make shortcuts in the Quick Launch bar with this account. Is there
a way to fix my other admin account so that I don't have to install and
change alot of settings? I appreciate your help.
--
mdfw

Is this problem seen with all the user accounts, or only one in
particular?

If you have only one account, create another to test.

How To Create and Configure User Accounts in Windows XP:
http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=279783

 

[Ramesh, MS-MVP]

AppData path is *incorrect*. Fix the "AppData" path.
Ref: http://windowsxp.mvps.org/usershellfolders.htm

"AppData" should be "%USERPROFILE%\Application Data"

Incorrect data: %USERPROFILE%\Cookies\Application Data

--
Regards,

Ramesh Srinivasan, Microsoft MVP [Windows XP Shell/User]
Windows® XP Troubleshooting http://www.winhelponline.com


! REG.EXE VERSION 3.0

HKEY_CURRENT_USER\software\microsoft\windows\currentversion\explorer\user
shell folders
AppData REG_EXPAND_SZ %USERPROFILE%\Cookies\Application Data

 

[Guest]

Hi

Sorry hep this newbe out. Downloaded TweakUI but do not know how to use it.
Selected "repair" then "repair regedit" from the dropdown box. It did
nothing. Any tips on how to use TweekUI would be appreciated. Thanks JA

 

[Guest]

Hi

I tried the regedit and deleted cookies from the path. I then rebooted and
lost the quicklaunch function completely. Fortunately I backed up the reg
file as per your web site. Once I restored and rebooted I got the
quicklaunch back working. Back to square one. aLSO, SEE BELOW ABOUT tWEEKui.

JA

Hi

Sorry hep this newbe out. Downloaded TweakUI but do not know how to use it.
Selected "repair" then "repair regedit" from the dropdown box. It did
nothing. Any tips on how to use TweekUI would be appreciated. Thanks JA

AppData path is *incorrect*. Fix the "AppData" path.
Ref: http://windowsxp.mvps.org/usershellfolders.htm

"AppData" should be "%USERPROFILE%\Application Data"

Incorrect data: %USERPROFILE%\Cookies\Application Data

--
Regards,

Ramesh Srinivasan, Microsoft MVP [Windows XP Shell/User]
Windows® XP Troubleshooting http://www.winhelponline.com


! REG.EXE VERSION 3.0

HKEY_CURRENT_USER\software\microsoft\windows\currentversion\explorer\user
shell folders
AppData REG_EXPAND_SZ %USERPROFILE%\Cookies\Application Data

 

[Ramesh, MS-MVP]

I then rebooted and lost the quicklaunch function completely.

Assuming that you've fixed the registry value correctly, then you need to
enable Quick Launch bar using these steps:

Right-click Taskbar, select Toolbars
Select "Quick Launch" to enable it.

--
Regards,

Ramesh Srinivasan, Microsoft MVP [Windows XP Shell/User]
Windows® XP Troubleshooting http://www.winhelponline.com


Hi

I tried the regedit and deleted cookies from the path. I then rebooted and
lost the quicklaunch function completely. Fortunately I backed up the reg
file as per your web site. Once I restored and rebooted I got the
quicklaunch back working. Back to square one. aLSO, SEE BELOW ABOUT
tWEEKui.

JA

 

[Guest]

Hi

I did try and eneable it again by right clicking, but it did not work. So I
restored the original reg file. Do I have to copy over any files to the new
directory?

I notice that under the wrong path "%USERPROFILE%\Cockies\Application Data,
there are several directories. Are these Microsoft, Identities, lavasoft,
help, logitech, etc. Do these need to be copied over to the new directory
"%USERPROFILE%\Application Data?

I appreciate the help?

JA

Assuming that you've fixed the registry value correctly, then you need to
enable Quick Launch bar using these steps:

Right-click Taskbar, select Toolbars
Select "Quick Launch" to enable it.

--
Regards,

Ramesh Srinivasan, Microsoft MVP [Windows XP Shell/User]
Windows® XP Troubleshooting http://www.winhelponline.com


Hi

I tried the regedit and deleted cookies from the path. I then rebooted and
lost the quicklaunch function completely. Fortunately I backed up the reg
file as per your web site. Once I restored and rebooted I got the
quicklaunch back working. Back to square one. aLSO, SEE BELOW ABOUT
tWEEKui.

JA

Hi

Sorry hep this newbe out. Downloaded TweakUI but do not know how to use
it.
Selected "repair" then "repair regedit" from the dropdown box. It did
nothing. Any tips on how to use TweekUI would be appreciated. Thanks JA

 

[Ramesh, MS-MVP]

but it did not work.

Did you see any error message when enabling the Quick Launch bar?

Yes. I think so, to preserve any application settings, and user
customizations. I have these folders within Application Data:

Adobe
AVG7
Google
Help
Identities
Lavasoft
Microsoft Web Folders
Microsoft

Specifically, the folder "Application Data\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Quick
Launch" is required for Quick Launch to function properly.

After fixing the registry value again, type in Start, Run:

IE4UINIT.EXE

Logoff and login again. Now enable the Quick Launch toolbar.

If you're concerned, take a registry backup using ERUNT. See here for
instructions:

Take a complete registry backup using ERUNT:
http://www.winxptutor.com/REGBACK.htm

--
Regards,

Ramesh Srinivasan, Microsoft MVP [Windows XP Shell/User]
Windows® XP Troubleshooting http://www.winhelponline.com


Hi

I did try and eneable it again by right clicking, but it did not work. So I
restored the original reg file. Do I have to copy over any files to the new
directory?

I notice that under the wrong path "%USERPROFILE%\Cockies\Application Data,
there are several directories. Are these Microsoft, Identities, lavasoft,
help, logitech, etc. Do these need to be copied over to the new directory
"%USERPROFILE%\Application Data?

I appreciate the help?

JA

Assuming that you've fixed the registry value correctly, then you need to
enable Quick Launch bar using these steps:

Right-click Taskbar, select Toolbars
Select "Quick Launch" to enable it.

--
Regards,

Ramesh Srinivasan, Microsoft MVP [Windows XP Shell/User]
Windows® XP Troubleshooting http://www.winhelponline.com