Start Menu Folders won't rename?

[LarseeBear]

Hi Folks,

I am trying to get cascading menus for Control Panel and Printers in my
Start Menu. They cascade but the folders don't rename themselves to simply
"Control Panel" and "Printers" . They stay "Control
Panel.{21EC2020-3AEA-1069-A2DD-08002B30309D}" and
"Printers.{2227A280-3AEA-1069-A2DE-08002B30309D}" which makes my Start Menu
4 times as wide as it should be.

I've followed the directions from this Microsoft site:

http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;q134849

many times, rebooted many times, but the "Control Panel" and "Printer"
folders just won't shorten to a reasonable length. Any ideas why they don't
rename themselves the way they should?


Thank you in advance. Larsee

 

[Bob Dietz]

Hi Folks,

I am trying to get cascading menus for Control Panel and Printers in my
Start Menu. They cascade but the folders don't rename themselves to simply
"Control Panel" and "Printers" . They stay "Control
Panel.{21EC2020-3AEA-1069-A2DD-08002B30309D}" and
"Printers.{2227A280-3AEA-1069-A2DE-08002B30309D}" which makes my Start Menu
4 times as wide as it should be.

I've followed the directions from this Microsoft site:

http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;q134849

many times, rebooted many times, but the "Control Panel" and "Printer"
folders just won't shorten to a reasonable length. Any ideas why they don't
rename themselves the way they should?


Thank you in advance. Larsee

The information in this article applies to:

* Microsoft Windows 98 Second Edition
* Microsoft Windows 98
* Microsoft Windows 95
* Microsoft Windows NT Workstation 4.0
* Microsoft Windows NT Server 4.0

Right click the START button and choose Properties.

If you're using the Classic Start Menu, click Customize... and make the
appropriate choice in the bottom of the dialog.

If you're using the new XP two column start menu, click Customize... and
select the Advanced tab. Select the appropriate items in the middle of the dialog.

Bob

 

[Keith Miller]

In the registry, go to:

HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\CLSID\{21EC2020-3AEA-1069-A2DD-08002B30309D}

In the right pane, right-click and create a new string value named "NeverShowExt" & leave its data
blank. Do the same for the Printers CLSID. Check out the entry under:

HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\lnkfile

for an example. You will need to kill/restart explorer or logoff/logon for the changes to take
effect.

Keith

 

[Kelly]

How interesting, Keith. Will check on this. Drop me a line via email when
you get a chance.

In the registry, go to:

HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\CLSID\{21EC2020-3AEA-1069-A2DD-08002B30309D}

In the right pane, right-click and create a new string value named

"NeverShowExt" & leave its data

 

[Keith Miller]

Emailed you at 5:23 pm today. Did you receive? Using the cajun.net address I had on file -- is
that still valid?


Keith

 

[LarseeBear]

Just wanted to get back to you Keith to say thank you. That was exactly
what I needed. Couldn't be better.

Thanks Again. Sincerely,

Larsee

 

[Kelly]

Hi Keith,

No, but I did receive your email to my mvpg.org and responded. My cajun.net
died along with dial-up since my move in December. )

 

[Keith Miller]

Move?!?! So, you haven't received any of the flowers or gifts I've sent either?

 

[Ramesh [MVP]]

flowers & gifts to Kelly's email id? Keith ) jk.. lol

--
Ramesh - Microsoft MVP
http://www.mvps.org/sramesh2k



Move?!?! So, you haven't received any of the flowers or gifts I've sent either?

 

[Kelly]

<LOL> Sure, I did and have preserved the flowers by using the methods
discussed here: http://www.thegardener.btinternet.co.uk/preserving.html

As for the gifts, I had to hire a carpenter to add a secret storage bin with
a lock and key.

All in all.....thank you, Keith. I am still enjoying the latter send......
<w>

 

[Kelly]

Hi Ramesh,

Yes, by Fax. Try it. ) BTW, if sent that way, some of the options
offered via the link to Keith can be skipped.






flowers & gifts to Kelly's email id? Keith ) jk.. lol

--
Ramesh - Microsoft MVP
http://www.mvps.org/sramesh2k



Move?!?! So, you haven't received any of the flowers or gifts I've sent
either?

 

[Keith Miller]

<LOL> Sure, I did and have preserved the flowers by using the methods
discussed here: http://www.thegardener.btinternet.co.uk/preserving.html

You go, Martha!

As for the gifts, I had to hire a carpenter to add a secret storage bin with
a lock and key.

All in all.....thank you, Keith. I am still enjoying the latter send......
<w>

Keith

 

[Ramesh [MVP]]

--
Ramesh - Microsoft MVP
www.mvps.org/sramesh2k
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Hi Ramesh,

Yes, by Fax. Try it. ) BTW, if sent that way, some of the options
offered via the link to Keith can be skipped.

--
All the Best,
Kelly

Microsoft-MVP Windows® XP

In memory of Robert McGregor (aka Koldbear)
http://www.btinternet.com/~winnoel/winhelp.htm

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




flowers & gifts to Kelly's email id? Keith ) jk.. lol

--
Ramesh - Microsoft MVP
http://www.mvps.org/sramesh2k



Move?!?! So, you haven't received any of the flowers or gifts I've sent
either?