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XP: Registry hacks for the start menu (including scripts)

XP: Registry hacks for the start menu (including scripts)

Published by William_Wilson
03-06-2006

Default XP: Registry Hacks Continued - Secure Paths


So it seemed there was interest, and thus the extension of this post.

Prevent Change of Directory on My Pictures:
Code:
"DisableMyPicturesDirChange"=dword:00000001

Prevent Change of Directory on My Music:
Code:
"DisableMyMusicDirChange"=dword:00000001

Prevent Change of Directory on My Favorites:
Code:
"DisableFavoritesDirChange"=dword:00000001

Prevent Change of Directory on Personal Icons:
Code:
"DisablePersonalDirChange"=dword:00000001

Disable icons which are associated to non-existent Installers:
Code:
"GreyMSIAds"=dword:00000001


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By Sami on 03-07-2006, 12:25 AM
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Excellent post William,

I just want to add some basic instructions for our novice users.

To run these scripts you have to save these scripts in a file with .reg extension.

Steps:

1. Open notepad,
2. Copy this code

REGEDIT4

[HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\Curre ntVersion\Policies\Explorer]

3. And what ever other code you like for ex: Clear Recent Documents on logoff or shutdown:

"ClearRecentDocsOnExit"=dword:00000001

4. And save this file as changestoregistry.reg



5. Double click to run this file, you will get this message



6. Click yes to make changes, you are done.
Last edited by Sami; 03-07-2006 at 12:35 AM..
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By William_Wilson on 03-08-2006, 10:11 PM
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Thanks Sami,
sometimes i forget how much to assume and how much to post, lol
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