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

*You recognize this post if you use multiple sites, but i assure you i am the author of both, if you would also like more information on creating registry scripts, that can be supplied as well.

All keys apply to the start menu:

**Use this key path unless otherwise stated**:

Code:

REGEDIT4
 

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

add keys wanted below path in a .reg file
value 00000001 = 1 for enabled
value 00000000 = 0 for disabled

*I will write all all code with intention of enabling the feature.
*These hacks should also remove the checkboxes from the start menu customization menu, so keep your script, in case you wish to go back.
*Nearly all of these changes will require a logoff or reboot to take effect

Set Recent Documents maximum size:
*This one you may enter the size you wish: Suppiled is the value for 10.

Code:

"MaxRecentDocs"=dword:00001000

Clear Recent Documents on logoff or shutdown:

Code:

"ClearRecentDocsOnExit"=dword:00000001

Reomove Recent Documents:

Code:

"NoRecentDocsMenu"=dword:00000001

Reomove Favorites Menu:

Code:

"NoFavoritesMenu"=dword:00000001

Remove Frequently Used List:

Code:

"NoStartMenuMFUprogramsList"=dword:00000001

Remove Network Places Icon:

Code:

"NoStartMenuNetworkPlaces"=dword:00000001

Remove My Documents Icon:

Code:

"NoSMMyDocs"=dword:00000001

Remove My Pictures:

Code:

"NoSMMyPictures"=dword:00000001

Remove My Music:

Code:

"NoStartMenuMyMusic"=dword:00000001

Remove Most Explorer Search Options:

Code:

"NoFind"=dword:00000001

Remove Run Icon:

Code:

"NoRun"=dword:00000001

Remove Pinned Items List:

Code:

"NoStartMenuPinnedList"=dword:00000001

Modify My Computer Name: Relative to User
*Applies the %USERNAME% option to My Computer
In my case My Computer now reads: William's Computer. But this will change based on the user logged on.
***Special Key:

Code:

[HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\CLSID\{20D04FE0-3AEA-1069-A2D8-08002B30309D}]

"LocalizedString"=%USERNAME%

*This also changes the name under the Start Menu

Remove My Computer Icon:
***Special Key:

Code:

[HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Policies\NonEnum]

"{20D04FE0-3AEA-1069-A2D8-08002B30309D}"=dword:00000001

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

Remove User Name from title:

Code:

"NoUserNameInStartMenu"=dword:00000001

Stop Windows from logging used programs and paths:

Code:

"NoInstrumentation"=dword:00000001

Disable Changes (eg. Disable drag and drop in menu):

Code:

"NoChangeStartMenu"=dword:00000001

Disable Classic start menu:

Code:

"NoSimpleStartMenu"=dword:00000001

Remove the More Programs Option:

Code:

"NoStartMenuMorePrograms"=dword:00000001

Remove Logoff Icon:

Code:

"StartMenuLogoff"=dword:00000001

Prevent Removal of Logoff Icon:

Code:

"ForceStartMenuLogoff"=dword:00000001

Remove Turn Off Icon:

Code:

"NoClose"=dword:00000001

Enjoy the extended version!!

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