Table of Contents
Chapter 4: Hacking the Registry
Using Custom Icon Images..............................................................................................83
Adding Desktop Icons......................................................................................................83
Hiding Desktop Icons.......................................................................................................85
Customizing File Associations...............................................................................................85
Running Programs from My Computer............................................................................86
Open Command Prompts at Folders...............................................................................88
Rooting Windows Explorer at a Folder.............................................................................89
Adding InfoTips to Program Classes................................................................................90
Adding File Templates...........................................................................................................92
Preventing Messenger from Running....................................................................................93
Personalizing the Start Menu.................................................................................................93
Configuring the Menu's Contents.....................................................................................94
Trimming the Frequently Used Programs List..................................................................96
Restoring the Sort Order..................................................................................................97
Customizing Internet Explorer................................................................................................98
Extending the Shortcut Menus.........................................................................................98
Changing the Toolbar Background..................................................................................99
Customizing Search URLs...............................................................................................99
Clearing History Lists...........................................................................................................102
Running Programs at Startup..............................................................................................102
Controlling Registry Editor...................................................................................................103
Default Action for REG Files..........................................................................................103
Storing Window Position and Size.................................................................................103
Logging On Automatically....................................................................................................104
Changing User Information..................................................................................................104
Looking for More Hacks.......................................................................................................105
Chapter 5: Mapping Tweak UI.......................................................................................................106
Overview..............................................................................................................................106
General................................................................................................................................106
Focus.............................................................................................................................108
Mouse..................................................................................................................................109
Hover..............................................................................................................................110
Wheel.............................................................................................................................110
X−Mouse........................................................................................................................110
Explorer................................................................................................................................111
Shortcut..........................................................................................................................112
Colors.............................................................................................................................113
Thumbnails.....................................................................................................................113
Command Keys..............................................................................................................114
Common Dialog Boxes........................................................................................................115
Taskbar................................................................................................................................116
Grouping........................................................................................................................116
XP Start Menu................................................................................................................117
Desktop................................................................................................................................118
First Icon........................................................................................................................119
My Computer.......................................................................................................................119
Drives.............................................................................................................................119
Special Folders..............................................................................................................120
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