Is there anyway to use Explorer.exe as eather a desktop or just a file manager under WinPE? If so How is it done? As I didnt have much luck getting it to work.

MtXP

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1. In WINXP open regeditor, export "HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Classes\CLSID" to CLSID.reg
copy clsid.reg to C:\winpe\i386\system32

2. copy some files(20MB) to C:\winpe\i386\system32

C:\windows\system32\*.cpl
C:\windows\system32\*.msc
C:\windows\explorer.exe
C:\windows\hh.exe
C:\windows\system32\mlang.dll
C:\windows\system32\mmc.exe
C:\windows\system32\mmcbase.dll
C:\windows\system32\msxml3r.dll
C:\windows\system32\mycomput.dll
C:\windows\system32\netid.dll
C:\windows\system32\ntmsmgr.dll
C:\windows\system32\ntvdmd.dll
C:\windows\system32\oleaccrc.dll
C:\windows\system32\perfdisk.dll
C:\windows\system32\riched32.dll
C:\windows\system32\shdoclc.dll
C:\windows\system32\mfc42loc.dll
C:\windows\system32\ntvdm.exe
C:\windows\system32\wow32.dll
C:\windows\system32\wlnotify.dll
C:\windows\system32\cscui.dll
C:\windows\system32\themeui.dll
C:\windows\system32\ntshrui.dll
C:\windows\system32\browselc.dll
C:\windows\system32\mshtml.dll
C:\windows\system32\adsnt.dll
C:\windows\system32\dfrgsnap.dll
C:\windows\system32\els.dll
C:\windows\system32\hhctrl.ocx
C:\windows\system32\input.dll
C:\windows\system32\itss.dll
C:\windows\system32\mmcndmgr.dll
C:\windows\system32\sysmon.ocx
C:\windows\system32\mshtmled.dll
C:\windows\system32\msxml3.dll
C:\windows\system32\ntmsapi.dll
C:\windows\system32\pdh.dll
C:\windows\system32\smlogcfg.dll
C:\windows\system32\MSCTF.dll
C:\windows\system32\msutb.dll
C:\windows\system32\MSIMTF.dll
C:\windows\system32\actxprxy.dll
C:\windows\system32\certmgr.dll
C:\windows\system32\shellstyle.dll
C:\windows\system32\ctl3dv2.dll
C:\windows\system32\ddrawex.dll
C:\windows\system32\dmdlgs.dll
C:\windows\system32\dmremote.exe
C:\windows\system32\dmview.ocx
C:\windows\system32\fmifs.dll
C:\windows\system32\mshta.exe
C:\windows\system32\nusrmgr.cpl
C:\windows\system32\plugin.ocx
C:\windows\system32\shgina.dll
C:\windows\system32\dfrgui.dll
C:\windows\system32\dxtmsft.dll
C:\windows\system32\dxtrans.dll
C:\windows\system32\shimgvw.dll
C:\Program files\internet explorer\IEXPLORE.EXE
C:\windows\system32\cryptsvc.dll
C:\windows\system32\drprov.dll
C:\windows\system32\dssenh.dll
C:\windows\system32\hid.dll
C:\windows\system32\hnetcfg.dll
C:\windows\system32\icaapi.dll
C:\windows\system32\lpk.dll
C:\windows\system32\mdminst.dll
C:\windows\system32\modemui.dll
C:\windows\system32\mstlsapi.dll
C:\windows\system32\mydocs.dll
C:\windows\system32\ntlsapi.dll
C:\windows\system32\perfos.dll
C:\windows\system32\remotepg.dll
C:\windows\system32\sens.dll
C:\windows\system32\stobject.dll
C:\windows\system32\termsrv.dll
C:\windows\system32\uniplat.dll
C:\windows\system32\usp10.dll
C:\windows\system32\webcheck.dll
C:\windows\system32\davclnt.dll
C:\windows\system32\stdole2.tlb
C:\windows\system32\batmeter.dll
C:\windows\system32\dmdskmgr.dll
C:\windows\system32\dmdskres.dll
C:\windows\system32\dmocx.dll
C:\windows\system32\filemgmt.dll
C:\windows\system32\inetcplc.dll
C:\windows\system32\jscript.dll
C:\windows\system32\localsec.dll

3. Add below one line to startnet.cmd, then you can run explorer.exe in command prompt
regedit /s CLSID.reg

But WINPE is in setup mode, Microsoft limit it, it only use a little system resources

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@MrXP

Just fpr your info. We're building an small/dynamic menu program that can be (mis)used as a desktop also. I hope it will be ready with next release of PE Builder v2.

Bart.

@hk97: I have tried it. Does really work !

Some small limitations but not big things. *In the air jumping*

ZuluDC holds 3 Fingers up & says: Cool, cool, cool.......endless *smile*

@Bart: I saw your webside for 2 weeks at first and was impressed, very impressed. Your work is extrem excellent!

WHOO HOOOOO........... ALL BEDAMNED IT DOES WORK.

HK97,

You da man.......

Now I just need to figure out how to add the shortcuts to the programs I have on my WinPE cd onto the desktop. If anyone has any ideas then please provide.


MrXP

Your profile,include desktop,start menu etc.. is in \WINPE\Documents and Settings\Default User

copy c:\Documents and Settings\Default User to \WINPE\Documents and Settings\Default User

An example for run *.jpg file with Windows Picture and Fax Viewer,
you can add more file type associate
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Windows Registry Editor Version 5.00

[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Classes\.jpg]
"PerceivedType"="image"
@="jpegfile"
"Content Type"="image/jpeg"

[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Classes\jpegfile]
@="JPEG Image"

[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Classes\jpegfile\CLSID]
@="{25336920-03F9-11cf-8FD0-00AA00686F13}"

[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Classes\jpegfile\DefaultIcon]
@="shimgvw.dll,3"

[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Classes\jpegfile\shell]

[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Classes\jpegfile\shell\open]
"MuiVerb"="@shimgvw.dll,-550"

[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Classes\jpegfile\shell\open\command]
@="rundll32.exe shimgvw.dll,ImageView_Fullscreen %1"
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These files in C:\winpe\system32\drivers is 100% no needed, delete them can save 20MB space

te_protu.qm
te_protu.sm
te_protm.pm2
te_protm.pm
gm.dls


You also can optimize the registry hive "C:\WINPE\system32\config\default"
use classic start menu, remove all visual effects,
don't use wallpaper,change menu font etc..
It can save some system resoure

Hey people i couldn't make it work
i did everything but when i wanna run regedit it will say "this program can't be executed"

what am i doing wrong ?

@tibor: Sorry, dont know. I have exactly done what tr97 told and it works

@hk97: One again: Great, great. great!
By looking trought the "default" registry hive I see there are so many path in. I think the one
for "Temp"-folder too. Perhaps it would be nice to point this and some other things to a (by WinPE starting created) ramdrive like khauyeung does sometimes on his CDs; for all things that need to have the possibility of write-access to work without bringing boring alert messages.

However. I am never so clever to do such thing. My knowledge is limited. But I must say thanks to you hk97!!!

A Knoppix-like WinXP seems always coming nearer..........

hmm ok
i try to explain what did
i use barts pebuilder 1.06
i copy all those files in system32
i did export CLSID.reg

then i loaded winpe from cd everythink good so far
but when i try "regedit /s CLSID.reg" i got that this program can't be executed

so i tried save those registry usin reg "save .... clsid.hiv"
then i loaded them in winpe succesfully
but when i tried to run explorer nothing happend

tibor,

The reason you get the error "cant start program" is most likley bc the ISO was modified with something like WinISO or UltraISO ect..Try using OSCDIMG from the WinPE cd to compile the ISO that way it keeps the long folder path names under \i386\system32\winsxs\


MrXP

Too cool

I also found that rundll.exe handy to have on hand.

As reported putting stuff on the desktop of \Documents and Settings\default user\desktop will show icons on the desktop. I placed icons in the \Documents and Settings\default user\Start Menu and the odd thing is they don't show up. They are there if you RIGHT click the START button and choose Explore, they just won't show on the base Start menu or under applications. Hmmmm, any ideas?

Also setres will no longer work with Explorer running as a GUI, says it's "not a valid win32 application". Any ideas about this?

And finally folks. What keys do I export from an XP session to get PE to have: ??

• Classic Menu
  
• Asjust for Best Performance Visual Effects
  
• No Clock
  
• UNlocked taskbar
  
• Group Similar Tasks UNchecked
  
• Hide inactive icons UNchecked

The XP machine I exported the CLSID from DID have these settings already set.

Posted a second posting to break up the ideas.

I got the Explorer interface on PE (from PEBuilder) working just fine. One thing I did which may be of interest to you all is to get rid of the dorky CMD box that pop's up when you use the startnet.cmd to load the GUI. This is a round about way and any ideas how to eliminate it would be welcome.

The important thing to remember is that you have to have something that will load and stay resident to stay in the PE OS. If you close the cmd box that accompanies the starting of the startnet.cmd command the OS shuts down.

I was using BlueBox previously as a GUI (using Chris Summers hint on editing setupreg.hiv to change the startup program). Hmmm, what about the init.rc file to load up Explorer? I first edited BLueBoxes blackbox.rc file and change line #6 from


to


This pretty much gets BlueBox off the screen. I used init.rc to load all the goodies I needed:



The only benefit this really gives me is the fact that I don't have a CMD box loaded up on the screen. I suppose if you merged the clsid stuff into the registry you wouldn't need this crutch and could load Explorer directly.

Does anyone know which files one could actually stick the CLSID.reg into to avoid having to do the "regedit /s" import every time?

So is there a way to remove the CMD window from loading and not shut down the WinPE OS since I have been able to get the Explorer desktop as a shell? Or maybe hide the CMD windows that loads the netcfg.exe info.

MrXP

I'm thinking that whatever is specified on the Setup CmdLine entry in the setupreg.hiv has to remain resident, when it is closed PE closes. Hence the "cmd /k" for the startnet.cmd. Loading BlueBox as noted before just cheats and takes advantage of the init.rc starting the other goodies.

If I knew how to import the CSLID registration entries into the permanant registry I think Explorer would load off the Setup CmdLine registration entry. Networking could either be loaded from a shortcut on the desktop or from the startup folder (if I can get the menus to work).

What about getting the shortcuts on the desktop to show there ICONS. I was able to get the shortcuts on the desktop under PE to work but all of there ICONS including the MY COMPUTER are blank icons as if there was no icons acc. with that shortcuts. but IE and TRASHBIN have icons.

???????

P.S: I wounder if all this is pissing off M$ yet? Soon here we will have a fully functional WinXP on a CD. LMFAO.


MrXP

I had the same problem. I setup shortcuts in my real XP system by setting up folders and files to mimic the folders and files that held the items I wanted the shortcuts to point to. I too found the original shortcuts to produce bogus icons. I simply reset the properties of the shortcut's icon to the same icon and wrote the "fixed" icons back to the PE ISO. Shazam! The icons show up. There must be some trigger in the shortcut to force the icon - even if it simply points to the executables default icon.

@MrXp

Ohh yeah you are right my file names haven't got correct length. (im a newbie)

Im using Nero and i can find in there support fot 128 length characters.

How do u make an iso with mkisofs.exe if my files are in c:\winpe


I tried this

mkisofs -b bootsect.bin -boot-load-size 4 -no-emul-boot -iso-level 1 -joliet-long c:\winpe

but it didn't work

thanx

I found out how to fix the ICON images displaying issue under Desktop.

Each shortcut must have its icon pointing to a .ICO file that contains the image of the program. That .ICO must be in the WinPE ISO. I could not change the My Computer icon. that ones still shows the default empty icon image??????????????

mine is \tool\icons\*.ico I have about 15 or so icons for all the diff shortcuts I have on my WinPE desktop.
I used a icon program to extract the icons from the program and save them in \tool\icons\
Good luck all!

This is good stuff. Makes for having a nice Recovery CD with internet access.

Has anyone been able to get the MMC console to work as I cant seam to get any MMC console to work. So I cant use Disk Manager/Device Manager/Services ect...? I kinda need to be able to partition and format the fixed disks ect... Any I deas?

MrXP

By browsing trought the controlpanel many clicks leads to messages about missing file. By only copying this files into /system32 nearly all messages gone away (surely not all....but really many). Some of this files I found of the XP-CD and I had to expand it....

sndvol32.exe
osk.exe
magnify.exe
netplwiz.dll
hnetwiz.dll
accwiz.exe
mmdriver.inf
msacm32.dll

Perhabs some will say:"Hey, some of this files are not really important for the normal working of XP!"
That is true, but I extremly hate fault-messages.

rundll32.exe shows sometimes (I boot the ISO from HDD) a really strange behavoir in a VMWare 4.0 Environment. Eating endless CPU-Power (~80-90%)

Well I found out the \i386\system32\config holds PE's registry (Thanks again Chris) These are regular hiv files, without the hiv extension.

I managed to load the CLSID.REG into the permanant registry by copying the \i386\system32\software file to my HD and renaming it software.hiv. While in PE I then started regedit and EXPORTED the HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE keys to PESOFTWARE.REG (THIS IS IMPORTANT).

I then loaded the software.hiv as a hiv under HKLM as HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\xsoftware . Next edited the CLSID.REG and change every instance of HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE to HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\xsoftware, save it and then run "regedit /s CLSID.REG".

In order to put the keys that PE needs to load BACK into the registry we need to reload the keys we just exported. Edit the just exported PESOFTWARE.REG and do the same HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE to HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\xsoftware change and run "regedit /s PESOFTWARE.REG"

Unload the hiv rename it back to just "software" and write it over the \i386\system32\config\software in the ISO. You will no longer have to import the CLSID.REG registry into PE when launching it.

Whew! What a chore.

My intention of doing this was to make Explorer run as the GUI without the danged cmd box hanging open. Only one problem, explorer still refuses to load so that PE is satisfied with it. Without the "cmd /k \i386\system32\explorer.exe" call and the resultant open CMD window PE will not stay open.

Doh!

Oh well at least I know how to stick stuff into the full registry now.

Well I just freakin' gave up on this.

The Explorer GUI would add a bit of familiarity to the interface except for:

• It significantly slows the booting of the system
  
• It significantly slows the running system (all XP's eye-candy)
  
• I can't get the start menu to show anything. I exported complete default users from a real XP machine and imported several registry setting. It just won't show anything. Funny thing is if you RIGHT click the Start button and choose Explore all the stuff is there.
  
• Windows Explorer is a familiar file manager - but you can't create a new folder using it in PE
  
• You can't start Explorer without a command window open (or using the BlueBox cheat I mentioned in earlier posts)

For what I want to do the crappy looking BlueBox interface works just fine.

explorer into PE I consider just for fun!
bluebox iss far from being stable...0.81 did you remember? what we look for is for a stable file manager and for a program launcher that supports the mouse. Now BlueBox menu aren't sufable with only the mouse click. that's a problem..My altenrative are the totalcommander and (truelaunchbar and z-dock that I will test in the future)

@Rootman

for including entries in your Start Menu, I think you need to put them in "\Documents and Settings\All Users\Start Menu".

For the task bar options, it is set in "\HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer", just export the required settings as a REG file and use regedit /s to import it in the WinPE.

Thanks X, or is it Mr. P ?

I have put things in both the default user's start menu and all user start menu and nothing shows. The problem must be either a missing file or a reg setting. Again this is Bart's PEBuilder of PE.

Thanks for the reg hack for the settings.

Including Icons to Startmenu seems really to be a problem, done many things and nothing had work...

Must one time test the methode Dr.XP says with the registry-thing...

...for the info about the importing with "regedit /s" I have to say "thanks a lot" to Dr.XP too. It is a very very good tipp that brings much in different aspects.

Once again...Thanks! A real fundamental and helpfully information!Great!

A really boring thing on WinPE is the long time it needs to boot.

I have done a extremly uninteressing thing today but it had bring that what i have thought. I delete all entries with *.ppd and *. gpd out of txtsetup.sif. This *.ppd and *. gpd are by a normally XP-Installations the printerdriver that has it home in driver.cab. Because of no printer-Support (local...in network I dont know...I know not much about network) in WinPE, this entries can easy deleted, but easy seems to be the wrong word, because txtsetup.sif is a textfiles with nearly endloss lines

Boottime is extremly cutting down here on my VMWare-Environment

If anyone want do this have attention because there are some file with *.pcd and this endings I havent touch.

...now deleted all .icm (colorprofiles of monitors i think) from txtsetup.sif except kodak_dc.icm and srgb.icm (because of making faults by a Standart-Installation from a normal XP-CD...i had a while tried to strip down a normal XP-CD so heavy I can).

Works!

WinPE boots now really.....Juuuuuuuupppiiiiiii

Surely many things are customable with this .reg or .hiv files (and the one without ending too)....but how to come to a point of have a secure hand and an controlled survey?

*ZuluDCoutofthewindowjumping*

@rootman



FYI, at nu2 we're building a small dynamic menu/desktop program. It can be used as a desktop (booted in winpe) and it can be used as a menu (when started from autorun.inf, booted from any windows). It will not use the registry. It will read the menu structure from a xml file. It will have a parser so you can execute something like "@windir@\taskmgr.exe". It will not have an explorer dialog.

Not sure if it will be ready when builder v2 is done, hope so...

Bart.

@ZuluDC

What changed do you have to make to remove the winpe.bmp and not use any wallpaper at all? If I simply remove this file form the pebldr.cab, it gives an error on build. Perhaps an entry has to be removed somewhere else also? Thanks.

@Cqz

I had make all my changes after the building-process (with Barts Pebldr1.06)

I haven't spoken from the pebldr.cab; I speak from the driver.cab that is on every XP (or w2k)-CD. For removing the winpe.bmp Wallpaper simply build the WinPE from an WinXP SP1 and delete winpe.bmp after building the ISO, this should work; or replace with another BMP-file but same name when you don't like the original...but must say that I don't know if the BMP must really have same pixelsize...just test it.

If it works to cut it out before building without becoming faults by building-process I can't say because never tried to do with WinPE. A short looking shows me no entry "winpe.bmp" in txtsetup.sif & setupreg.hiv. I believe don't work.

In XP the Driver.CAB is in friendship with DRVINDEX.INF (for the file you delete out in Driver.CAB you have to delete also the entry in DRVINDEX.INF). Other files that you cut out from a normally XP-ISO before you making setup with a such manipulate CD must deleted the entry in dosnet.inf and txtsetup.sif (if I had it right in mind). But not every file could be deleted without becoming fault messages; the hole story is a science for it self. I have stopped to figured it out because to do that will be a fulltime-job. To see what an idiot I am you could go here (http://www.hardwaregeeks.com/board/showthread.php?threadid=9283&perpage=10&pagenumber=1) and you can see what the idea behind was.

Hope haven't speak in signs...it's late...time for going sleep

bye & a nice time to you Cqz

ZuluDC

lol Zulduc, i accidently land at that page when i was searching for a winPE forum and when i saw you name i ask myself was that the same and only zulduc ?

anywais for those who want to remove .ppd,.gpd and some of the not needed .icm and have a regular expression based search replace tool (hint javascript) you can use those regular expression without the quote

replace ".*\.ppd.* = .*(\r\n)" with ""
replace ".*\.gpd.* = .*(\r\n)" with ""
replace ".*[^(kodak_dc)|(srgb)]\.icm.* = .*(\r\n)" with ""

ok so i removed those entry from my txtsetup.sif, now where are those files, time for cleaning

Jepp, cleaning is always good
You will not find this files in a WinPE-ISO, they are only in WinXP, the location is driver.cab. That is why the entrys can be deleted so easy in WinPE without the must of repacking this driver.cab file (after deleting the files) with Cabpack or whatever.

I had to say that the shorter boottime I only can feel after some tests in VMWare what it makes in the end not so interessting to edit the txtsetup.sif because the most want it boot in reality (what is easy to unterstand )

MS had give out a document called "Reducing the Size of Windows Preinstallation Environment - (Windows PE)". It is saddly not for redistribute. There are standing some files that can be deleted. The most without bringing a limitation to WinPE. Many of them are fonts.

Cleaning fonts is easy, you can reduce the folder down to 4.8 MB. Delete every .TTF font file except the following and you're still fine, leave the .FON files untouched:

arial*.TTF
cour*.TTF
times*.TTF
tahoma*.TTF
winding.TTF
lucon.TTF
marlett.TTF

I also delete system32\drivers\te_prot*.* if not already done by the builder. It seems to be for ISDN 1TR6 and eats up 18 MB.

SAM

summarising and reformuling isnt the same as redistribute isnt it ?

@SAM does deleting thoses file need edithing in any config file ?

This fonts that can be removed without problem from Windows PE

Angsaz.ttf
Artrbdo.ttf
Artro.ttf
Browa.ttf
Browab.ttf
Browai.ttf
Browau.ttf
Browaub.ttf
Browaui.ttf
Browauz.ttf
Browaz.ttf
Comic.ttf
Comicbd.ttf
Cordia.ttf
Cordiab.ttf
Cordiai.ttf
Cordiau.ttf
Cordiaub.ttf
Cordiaui.ttf
Cordiauz.ttf
Cordiaz.ttf
David.ttf
Davidbd.ttf
Davidtr.ttf
Estre.ttf
Frank.ttf
Gautami.ttf
Georgia.ttf
Georgiab.ttf
Georgiai.ttf
Georgiaz.ttf
Impact.ttf
Latha.ttf
Mriam.ttf
Mriamc.ttf
Mriamfx.ttf
Mriamtr.ttf
Mvboli.ttf
Nrkis.ttf
Pala.ttf
Palab.ttf
Palabi.ttf
Palai.ttf
Raavi.ttf
Rod.ttf
Rodtr.ttf
Shruti.ttf
Simpbdo.ttf
Simpfxo.ttf
Simpo.ttf
Trebuc.ttf
Trebucbd.ttf
Trebucbi.ttf
Trebucit.ttf
Tunga.ttf
Upcdb.ttf
Upcdbi.ttf
Upcdi.ttf
Upcdl.ttf
Upceb.ttf
Upcebi.ttf
Upcei.ttf
Upcel.ttf
Upcfb.ttf
Upcfbi.ttf
Upcfi.ttf
Upcfl.ttf
Upcib.ttf
Upcibi.ttf
Upcii.ttf
Upcil.ttf
Upcjb.ttf
Upcjbi.ttf
Upcji.ttf
Upcjl.ttf
Upckb.ttf
Upckbi.ttf
Upcki.ttf
Upckl.ttf
Upclb.ttf
Upclbi.ttf
Upcli.ttf
Upcll.ttf



no editing required by the fonts and the files Sam has spoken over

does editing txtsetup really reduce boottimes on a real machine?

Also, with adding explorer, would we be able to finally load those apps that say "invalid picture"? maybe, im going to test

On real System-booting I can't feel a speedup after a short test (normally I only boot&test in VMWare)
On VMWare 4.0 I have directly fell after editing a forced bootingtime (..I am self wondering...was it only the first time¿...), but must say that VMWare isn't the level to hold on. This because a real system has much more hardware that a bootable CD has to look on.

To smaller the txtsetup.sif was a nice idea of mine but in the end really not more. I am in the moment not working on customizing WinPE because my timebag is absolutly empty but one thing is sure when I boot WinPE in normal systems: It goes to long till system runs from CD and I would love it if PE will run faster...faster...much faster

Can be that a part of the reason of slow walking is that I only take WinPE with included Explorer, because I don't like this DOS-Boxes and other looks-like-Win3.11-stuff. I don't take WinPE for systemrestore what means that I don't really need this write-support for NTFS. If I haven't Explorer in WinPE, I find Knoppix the better choice.

Oh God...today i had really realize what small my brain is

I have needed till now to know how to fix the workplace Icon and that Explorer.exe starts without open cmd.

The exported CLSID.reg (have a look at hk97's post or go here: http://www.911cd.net/forums/index.php?act=...=ST&f=17&t=754) has to be imported to the loaded software(hiv) and then changing in setupreg.hiv the CmdLine-entry in registry (HKLM\'the given name'\Setup) to "explorer.exe".

The Workplace-Icon is so ugly because in registry it points to "%systemroot%/explorer.exe,0" but explorer.exe is in "%systemroot%/system32/Explorer.exe,0" on the WinPE CD. You have to load the software.hiv to registry and to correct this.
HKLM\'your given name for the loaded software.hiv'\Classes\CLSID\{20D04FE0-3AEA-1069-A2D8-08002B30309D}\DefaultIcon...Value:"%systemroot%\system32\Explorer.exe,0" or "%systemroot%\System32\shell32.dll,15"

Also the "Open Command Window here" by rightklick on folders is very nice...Best install the "Open Command Window here"-utility from the Powertoys and export the needed registry-entry under HKLM or the following should work too...


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Windows Registry Editor Version 5.00

[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\'your given name for the loaded software.hiv'\Classes\Directory\shell\cmd]
@="Open Command Window Here"

[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\'your given name for the loaded software.hiv'\Classes\Directory\shell\cmd\command]
@="cmd.exe /k \"cd %L\""

[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\'your given name for the loaded software.hiv'\Classes\Drive\shell\cmd]
@="Open Command Window Here"

[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\'your given name for the loaded software.hiv'\Classes\Drive\shell\cmd\command]
@="cmd.exe /k \"cd %L\""


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But have search the thread where Sam says how to change the fat Tamoha-font in explorer to the smaller and nicer one....don`t find it :-(

What it don't like is that search in Explorer brings a fault-alert and then Explorer has problem to run clearly after that. I have insert in the WinPE CD the folder "srchasst", but...hmmm....still don't work....don't know.


Sorry for my terrible english and the unclear explaining (i hope that i haven't make fault by writing down).....but i can't better

To having changeable folderoptions under Explorer.....



Windows Registry Editor Version 5.00

[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\'your given name'\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\Advanced]
"TaskbarSizeMove"=dword:00000000

[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\'your given name'\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\Advanced\Folder]
"Type"="group"
"Text"="@shell32.dll,-30498"
"Bitmap"=hex(2):25,00,53,00,79,00,73,00,74,00,65,00,6d,00,52,00,6f,00,6f,00,74,\
00,25,00,5c,00,73,00,79,00,73,00,74,00,65,00,6d,00,33,00,32,00,5c,00,53,00,\
48,00,45,00,4c,00,4c,00,33,00,32,00,2e,00,64,00,6c,00,6c,00,2c,00,34,00,00,\
00
"HelpID"="shell.hlp#51140"

[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\'your given name'\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\Advanced\Folder\ClassicViewState]
"Type"="checkbox"
"Text"="@shell32.dll,-30506"
"HKeyRoot"=dword:80000001
"RegPath"="Software\\Microsoft\\Windows\\CurrentVersion\\Explorer\\Advanced"
"ValueName"="ClassicViewState"
"CheckedValue"=dword:00000000
"UncheckedValue"=dword:00000001
"DefaultValue"=dword:00000000
"HelpID"="shell.hlp#51076"

[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\'your given name'\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\Advanced\Folder\ControlPanelInMyComputer]
"RegPath"="Software\\Microsoft\\Windows\\CurrentVersion\\Explorer\\HideMyComputerIcons"
"Text"="@shell32.dll,-30497"
"Type"="checkbox"
"ValueName"="{21EC2020-3AEA-1069-A2DD-08002B30309D}"
"CheckedValue"=dword:00000000
"UncheckedValue"=dword:00000001
"DefaultValue"=dword:00000000
"HKeyRoot"=dword:80000001
"HelpID"="shell.hlp#51150"

[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\'your given name'\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\Advanced\Folder\DesktopProcess]
"Type"="checkbox"
"Text"="@shell32.dll,-30507"
"HKeyRoot"=dword:80000001
"RegPath"="Software\\Microsoft\\Windows\\CurrentVersion\\Explorer\\Advanced"
"ValueName"="SeparateProcess"
"CheckedValue"=dword:00000001
"UncheckedValue"=dword:00000000
"DefaultValue"=dword:00000000
"HelpID"="shell.hlp#51079"

[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\'your given name'\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\Advanced\Folder\DesktopProcess\Policy]

[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\'your given name'\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\Advanced\Folder\DesktopProcess\Policy\SeparateProcess]
@=""

[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\'your given name'\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\Advanced\Folder\DisableThumbCache]
"Type"="checkbox"
"Text"="@shell32.dll,-30517"
"HKeyRoot"=dword:80000001
"RegPath"="Software\\Microsoft\\Windows\\CurrentVersion\\Explorer\\Advanced"
"ValueName"="DisableThumbnailCache"
"CheckedValue"=dword:00000001
"UncheckedValue"=dword:00000000
"DefaultValue"=dword:00000001
"HelpID"="shell.hlp#51155"

[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\'your given name'\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\Advanced\Folder\FolderSizeTip]
"Type"="checkbox"
"Text"="@shell32.dll,-30514"
"HKeyRoot"=dword:80000001
"RegPath"="Software\\Microsoft\\Windows\\CurrentVersion\\Explorer\\Advanced"
"ValueName"="FolderContentsInfoTip"
"CheckedValue"=dword:00000001
"UncheckedValue"=dword:00000000
"DefaultValue"=dword:00000000

[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\'your given name'\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\Advanced\Folder\FriendlyTree]
"Type"="checkbox"
"Text"="@shell32.dll,-30511"
"HKeyRoot"=dword:80000001
"RegPath"="Software\\Microsoft\\Windows\\CurrentVersion\\Explorer\\Advanced"
"ValueName"="FriendlyTree"
"CheckedValue"=dword:00000001
"UncheckedValue"=dword:00000000
"HelpID"="shell.hlp#51149"
"DefaultValue"=dword:00000000

[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\'your given name'\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\Advanced\Folder\Hidden]
"Text"="@shell32.dll,-30499"
"Type"="group"
"Bitmap"=hex(2):25,00,53,00,79,00,73,00,74,00,65,00,6d,00,52,00,6f,00,6f,00,74,\
00,25,00,5c,00,73,00,79,00,73,00,74,00,65,00,6d,00,33,00,32,00,5c,00,53,00,\
48,00,45,00,4c,00,4c,00,33,00,32,00,2e,00,64,00,6c,00,6c,00,2c,00,34,00,00,\
00
"HelpID"="shell.hlp#51131"

[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\'your given name'\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\Advanced\Folder\Hidden\NOHIDDEN]
"RegPath"="Software\\Microsoft\\Windows\\CurrentVersion\\Explorer\\Advanced"
"Text"="@shell32.dll,-30501"
"Type"="radio"
"CheckedValue"=dword:00000002
"ValueName"="Hidden"
"DefaultValue"=dword:00000002
"HKeyRoot"=dword:80000001
"HelpID"="shell.hlp#51104"

[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\'your given name'\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\Advanced\Folder\Hidden\SHOWALL]
"RegPath"="Software\\Microsoft\\Windows\\CurrentVersion\\Explorer\\Advanced"
"Text"="@shell32.dll,-30500"
"Type"="radio"
"CheckedValue"=dword:00000001
"ValueName"="Hidden"
"DefaultValue"=dword:00000002
"HKeyRoot"=dword:80000001
"HelpID"="shell.hlp#51105"

[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\'your given name'\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\Advanced\Folder\HideFileExt]
"Type"="checkbox"
"Text"="@shell32.dll,-30503"
"HKeyRoot"=dword:80000001
"RegPath"="Software\\Microsoft\\Windows\\CurrentVersion\\Explorer\\Advanced"
"ValueName"="HideFileExt"
"CheckedValue"=dword:00000001
"UncheckedValue"=dword:00000000
"DefaultValue"=dword:00000000
"HelpID"="shell.hlp#51101"

[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\'your given name'\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\Advanced\Folder\NetCrawler]
"Type"="checkbox"
"Text"="@shell32.dll,-30509"
"HKeyRoot"=dword:80000001
"RegPath"="Software\\Microsoft\\Windows\\CurrentVersion\\Explorer\\Advanced"
"ValueName"="NoNetCrawling"
"CheckedValue"=dword:00000000
"UncheckedValue"=dword:00000001
"DefaultValue"=dword:00000000
"HelpID"="shell.hlp#51147"

[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\'your given name'\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\Advanced\Folder\NetCrawler\Policy]

[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\'your given name'\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\Advanced\Folder\NetCrawler\Policy\NoNetCrawling]
@=""

[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\'your given name'\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\Advanced\Folder\PersistBrowsers]
"Type"="checkbox"
"Text"="@shell32.dll,-30513"
"HKeyRoot"=dword:80000001
"RegPath"="Software\\Microsoft\\Windows\\CurrentVersion\\Explorer\\Advanced"
"ValueName"="PersistBrowsers"
"CheckedValue"=dword:00000001
"UncheckedValue"=dword:00000000
"HelpID"="shell.hlp#51152"
"DefaultValue"=dword:00000000

[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\'your given name'\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\Advanced\Folder\ShowCompColor]
"Type"="checkbox"
"Text"="@shell32.dll,-30512"
"HKeyRoot"=dword:80000001
"RegPath"="Software\\Microsoft\\Windows\\CurrentVersion\\Explorer\\Advanced"
"ValueName"="ShowCompColor"
"CheckedValue"=dword:00000001
"UncheckedValue"=dword:00000000
"DefaultValue"=dword:00000001
"HelpID"="shell.hlp#51130"

[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\'your given name'\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\Advanced\Folder\ShowFullPath]
"Type"="checkbox"
"Text"="@shell32.dll,-30504"
"HKeyRoot"=dword:80000001
"RegPath"="Software\\Microsoft\\Windows\\CurrentVersion\\Explorer\\CabinetState"
"ValueName"="FullPath"
"CheckedValue"=dword:00000001
"UncheckedValue"=dword:00000000
"DefaultValue"=dword:00000001
"HelpID"="shell.hlp#51100"

[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\'your given name'\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\Advanced\Folder\ShowFullPathAddress]
"Type"="checkbox"
"Text"="@shell32.dll,-30505"
"HKeyRoot"=dword:80000001
"RegPath"="Software\\Microsoft\\Windows\\CurrentVersion\\Explorer\\CabinetState"
"ValueName"="FullPathAddress"
"CheckedValue"=dword:00000001
"UncheckedValue"=dword:00000000
"DefaultValue"=dword:00000001
"HelpID"="shell.hlp#51107"

[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\'your given name'\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\Advanced\Folder\ShowInfoTip]
"Type"="checkbox"
"Text"="@shell32.dll,-30502"
"HKeyRoot"=dword:80000001
"RegPath"="Software\\Microsoft\\Windows\\CurrentVersion\\Explorer\\Advanced"
"ValueName"="ShowInfoTip"
"CheckedValue"=dword:00000001
"UncheckedValue"=dword:00000000
"DefaultValue"=dword:00000000
"HelpID"="shell.hlp#51102"

[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\'your given name'\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\Advanced\Folder\SimpleSharing]
"Type"="checkbox"
"Text"="@shell32.dll,-30518"
"HKeyRoot"=dword:80000002
"RegPath"="System\\CurrentControlSet\\Control\\LSA"
"ValueName"="ForceGuest"
"CheckedValue"=dword:00000001
"UncheckedValue"=dword:00000000
"HelpID"="shell.hlp#51154"
"DefaultValue"=dword:00000000

[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\'your given name'\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\Advanced\Folder\SuperHidden]
"Type"="checkbox"
"Text"="@shell32.dll,-30508"
"WarningIfNotDefault"="@shell32.dll,-28964"
"HKeyRoot"=dword:80000001
"RegPath"="Software\\Microsoft\\Windows\\CurrentVersion\\Explorer\\Advanced"
"ValueName"="ShowSuperHidden"
"CheckedValue"=dword:00000000
"UncheckedValue"=dword:00000001
"DefaultValue"=dword:00000001
"HelpID"="shell.hlp#51103"

[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\'your given name'\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\Advanced\Folder\SuperHidden\Policy]

[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\'your given name'\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\Advanced\Folder\SuperHidden\Policy\DontShowSuperHidden]
@=""

[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\'your given name'\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\Advanced\Folder\Thickets]
"Text"="Paare von Webseiten und Webordnern verwalten"
"HelpID"="TBD"
"Type"="group"
"Bitmap"="C:\\WINDOWS\\System32\\\\SHELL32.DLL,4"

[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\'your given name'\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\Advanced\Folder\Thickets\AUTO]
"CheckedValue"=dword:00000000
"Type"="radio"
"ValueName"="NoFileFolderConnection"
"HelpID"="TBD"
"Text"="Das Paar als eine einzige Datei anzeigen und verwalten"
"DefaultValue"=dword:00000000
"RegPath"="Software\\Microsoft\\Windows\\CurrentVersion\\Explorer"
"HKeyRoot"=dword:80000001

[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\'your given name'\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\Advanced\Folder\Thickets\NOHIDE]
"ValueName"="NoFileFolderConnection"
"DefaultValue"=dword:00000000
"Text"="Beide Teile anzeigen, aber als eine einzige Datei verwalten"
"RegPath"="Software\\Microsoft\\Windows\\CurrentVersion\\Explorer"
"HelpID"="TBD"
"Type"="radio"
"CheckedValue"=dword:00000002
"HKeyRoot"=dword:80000001

[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\'your given name'\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\Advanced\Folder\Thickets\NONE]
"CheckedValue"=dword:00000001
"Type"="radio"
"HKeyRoot"=dword:80000001
"RegPath"="Software\\Microsoft\\Windows\\CurrentVersion\\Explorer"
"HelpID"="TBD"
"ValueName"="NoFileFolderConnection"
"DefaultValue"=dword:00000000
"Text"="Beide Teile anzeigen und getrennt verwalten"

[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\'your given name'\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\Advanced\Folder\WebViewBarricade]
"Type"="checkbox"
"Text"="@shell32.dll,-30510"
"HKeyRoot"=dword:80000001
"RegPath"="Software\\Microsoft\\Windows\\CurrentVersion\\Explorer\\Advanced"
"ValueName"="WebViewBarricade"
"CheckedValue"=dword:00000001
"UncheckedValue"=dword:00000000
"HelpID"="shell.hlp#51148"
"DefaultValue"=dword:00000000

...for makeable changes in classical startmenu...(Rightklick on the taskbar...property...startmenu...classical startmenu...changing <-- perhaps in other word because i have german XP here)


Windows Registry Editor Version 5.00

[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\'your given name'\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\StartMenu]

[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\'your given name'\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\StartMenu\StartMenu]
"Type"="group"
"Text"="@shell32.dll,-30464"
"Bitmap"=hex(2):25,00,53,00,79,00,73,00,74,00,65,00,6d,00,52,00,6f,00,6f,00,74,\
00,25,00,5c,00,73,00,79,00,73,00,74,00,65,00,6d,00,33,00,32,00,5c,00,53,00,\
48,00,45,00,4c,00,4c,00,33,00,32,00,2e,00,64,00,6c,00,6c,00,2c,00,34,00,30,\
00,00,00

[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\'your given name'\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\StartMenu\StartMenu\AdminTools]
"Type"="checkbox"
"Text"="@shell32.dll,-30476"
"HKeyRoot"=dword:80000001
"RegPath"="Software\\Microsoft\\Windows\\CurrentVersion\\Explorer\\Advanced"
"ValueName"="StartMenuAdminTools"
"CheckedValue"=hex(2):59,00,45,00,53,00,00,00
"UncheckedValue"=hex(2):4e,00,4f,00,00,00
"DefaultValue"="NO"
"HelpID"="windows.hlp#51140"

[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\'your given name'\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\StartMenu\StartMenu\CascadeControlPanel]
"Type"="checkbox"
"Text"="@shell32.dll,-30468"
"HKeyRoot"=dword:80000001
"RegPath"="Software\\Microsoft\\Windows\\CurrentVersion\\Explorer\\Advanced"
"ValueName"="CascadeControlPanel"
"CheckedValue"=hex(2):59,00,45,00,53,00,00,00
"UncheckedValue"=hex(2):4e,00,4f,00,00,00
"DefaultValue"="NO"
"HelpID"="windows.hlp#51135"

[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\'your given name'\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\StartMenu\StartMenu\CascadeControlPanel\Policy]

[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\'your given name'\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\StartMenu\StartMenu\CascadeControlPanel\Policy\NoControlPanel]
@=""

[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\'your given name'\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\StartMenu\StartMenu\CascadeControlPanel\Policy\NoSetFolders]
@=""

[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\'your given name'\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\StartMenu\StartMenu\CascadeMyDocuments]
"Type"="checkbox"
"Text"="@shell32.dll,-30469"
"HKeyRoot"=dword:80000001
"RegPath"="Software\\Microsoft\\Windows\\CurrentVersion\\Explorer\\Advanced"
"ValueName"="CascadeMyDocuments"
"CheckedValue"=hex(2):59,00,45,00,53,00,00,00
"UncheckedValue"=hex(2):4e,00,4f,00,00,00
"DefaultValue"="NO"
"HelpID"="windows.hlp#51136"

[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\'your given name'\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\StartMenu\StartMenu\CascadeMyDocuments\Policy]

[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\'your given name'\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\StartMenu\StartMenu\CascadeMyDocuments\Policy\NoSMMyDocs]
@=""

[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\'your given name'\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\StartMenu\StartMenu\CascadeMyPictures]
"Type"="checkbox"
"Text"="@shell32.dll,-30472"
"HKeyRoot"=dword:80000001
"RegPath"="Software\\Microsoft\\Windows\\CurrentVersion\\Explorer\\Advanced"
"ValueName"="CascadeMyPictures"
"CheckedValue"=hex(2):59,00,45,00,53,00,00,00
"UncheckedValue"=hex(2):4e,00,4f,00,00,00
"DefaultValue"="NO"
"HelpID"="windows.hlp#51146"

[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\'your given name'\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\StartMenu\StartMenu\CascadeMyPictures\Policy]

[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\'your given name'\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\StartMenu\StartMenu\CascadeMyPictures\Policy\NoSMMyPictures]
@=""

[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\'your given name'\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\StartMenu\StartMenu\CascadePrinters]
"Type"="checkbox"
"Text"="@shell32.dll,-30470"
"HKeyRoot"=dword:80000001
"RegPath"="Software\\Microsoft\\Windows\\CurrentVersion\\Explorer\\Advanced"
"ValueName"="CascadePrinters"
"CheckedValue"=hex(2):59,00,45,00,53,00,00,00
"UncheckedValue"=hex(2):4e,00,4f,00,00,00
"DefaultValue"="NO"
"HelpID"="windows.hlp#51137"

[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\'your given name'\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\StartMenu\StartMenu\CascadePrinters\Policy]

[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\'your given name'\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\StartMenu\StartMenu\CascadePrinters\Policy\NoSetFolders]
@=""

[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\'your given name'\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\StartMenu\StartMenu\IntelliMenus]
"Type"="checkbox"
"Text"="@shell32.dll,-30465"
"HKeyRoot"=dword:80000001
"RegPath"="Software\\Microsoft\\Windows\\CurrentVersion\\Explorer\\Advanced"
"ValueName"="IntelliMenus"
"CheckedValue"=dword:00000001
"UncheckedValue"=dword:00000000
"DefaultValue"=dword:00000001
"HelpID"="windows.hlp#51139"

[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\'your given name'\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\StartMenu\StartMenu\IntelliMenus\Policy]

[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\'your given name'\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\StartMenu\StartMenu\IntelliMenus\Policy\IntelliMenus]
@=""

[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\'your given name'\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\StartMenu\StartMenu\NetConnect]
"Type"="checkbox"
"Text"="@shell32.dll,-30473"
"HKeyRoot"=dword:80000001
"RegPath"="Software\\Microsoft\\Windows\\CurrentVersion\\Explorer\\Advanced"
"ValueName"="CascadeNetworkConnections"
"CheckedValue"=hex(2):59,00,45,00,53,00,00,00
"UncheckedValue"=hex(2):4e,00,4f,00,00,00
"DefaultValue"="NO"
"HelpID"="windows.hlp#51141"

[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\'your given name'\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\StartMenu\StartMenu\NetConnect\Policy]

[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\'your given name'\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\StartMenu\StartMenu\NetConnect\Policy\NoNetworkConnections]
@=""

[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\'your given name'\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\StartMenu\StartMenu\NetConnect\Policy\NoSetFolders]
@=""

[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\'your given name'\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\StartMenu\StartMenu\SmallIcons]
"Type"="checkbox"
"Text"="@shell32.dll,-30477"
"HKeyRoot"=dword:80000001
"RegPath"="Software\\Microsoft\\Windows\\CurrentVersion\\Explorer\\Advanced"
"ValueName"="Start_LargeIcons"
"CheckedValue"=dword:00000000
"UncheckedValue"=dword:00000001
"DefaultValue"=dword:00000001
"HelpID"="windows.hlp#6010"

[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\'your given name'\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\StartMenu\StartMenu\StartMenuChange]
"Type"="checkbox"
"Text"="@shell32.dll,-30475"
"HKeyRoot"=dword:80000001
"RegPath"="Software\\Microsoft\\Windows\\CurrentVersion\\Explorer\\Advanced"
"ValueName"="StartMenuChange"
"CheckedValue"=dword:00000001
"UncheckedValue"=dword:00000000
"DefaultValue"=dword:00000001
"HelpID"="windows.hlp#51145"

[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\'your given name'\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\StartMenu\StartMenu\StartMenuChange\Policy]

[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\'your given name'\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\StartMenu\StartMenu\StartMenuChange\Policy\NoChangeStartMenu]
@=""

[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\'your given name'\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\StartMenu\StartMenu\StartMenuFavorites]
"Type"="checkbox"
"Text"="@shell32.dll,-30466"
"HKeyRoot"=dword:80000001
"RegPath"="Software\\Microsoft\\Windows\\CurrentVersion\\Explorer\\Advanced"
"ValueName"="StartMenuFavorites"
"CheckedValue"=dword:00000001
"UncheckedValue"=dword:00000000
"DefaultValue"="0"
"HelpID"="windows.hlp#51134"

[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\'your given name'\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\StartMenu\StartMenu\StartMenuFavorites\Policy]

[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\'your given name'\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\StartMenu\StartMenu\StartMenuFavorites\Policy\NoFavoritesMenu]
@=""

[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\'your given name'\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\StartMenu\StartMenu\StartMenuLogoff]
"Type"="checkbox"
"Text"="@shell32.dll,-30467"
"HKeyRoot"=dword:80000001
"RegPath"="Software\\Microsoft\\Windows\\CurrentVersion\\Explorer\\Advanced"
"ValueName"="StartMenuLogoff"
"CheckedValue"=dword:00000001
"UncheckedValue"=dword:00000000
"DefaultValue"=dword:00000000
"HelpID"="windows.hlp#51133"

[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\'your given name'\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\StartMenu\StartMenu\StartMenuLogoff\Policy]

[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\'your given name'\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\StartMenu\StartMenu\StartMenuLogoff\Policy\ForceStartMenuLogoff]
@=""

[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\'your given name'\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\StartMenu\StartMenu\StartMenuLogoff\Policy\LogonType]
"RegKey"="Software\\Microsoft\\Windows NT\\CurrentVersion\\Winlogon"

[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\'your given name'\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\StartMenu\StartMenu\StartMenuLogoff\Policy\StartMenuLogoff]
@=""

[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\'your given name'\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\StartMenu\StartMenu\StartMenuRun]
"Type"="checkbox"
"Text"="@shell32.dll,-30474"
"HKeyRoot"=dword:80000001
"RegPath"="Software\\Microsoft\\Windows\\CurrentVersion\\Explorer\\Advanced"
"ValueName"="StartMenuRun"
"CheckedValue"=dword:00000001
"UncheckedValue"=dword:00000000
"DefaultValue"=dword:00000001
"HelpID"="windows.hlp#51142"

[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\'your given name'\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\StartMenu\StartMenu\StartMenuRun\Policy]

[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\'your given name'\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\StartMenu\StartMenu\StartMenuRun\Policy\NoRun]
@=""

[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\'your given name'\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\StartMenu\StartMenu\StartMenuScrollPrograms]
"Type"="checkbox"
"Text"="@shell32.dll,-30471"
"HKeyRoot"=dword:80000001
"RegPath"="Software\\Microsoft\\Windows\\CurrentVersion\\Explorer\\Advanced"
"ValueName"="StartMenuScrollPrograms"
"CheckedValue"=hex(2):59,00,45,00,53,00,00,00
"UncheckedValue"=hex(2):4e,00,4f,00,00,00
"DefaultValue"="NO"
"HelpID"="windows.hlp#51138"

[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\'your given name'\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\StartMenu\StartPanel]

[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\'your given name'\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\StartMenu\StartPanel\ControlPanel]
"Type"="group"
"Text"="@shell32.dll,-30488"
"Bitmap"="%SystemRoot%\\System32\\shell32.dll,22"

[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\'your given name'\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\StartMenu\StartPanel\ControlPanel\Hide]
"HKeyRoot"=dword:80000001
"Type"="radio"
"Text"="@shell32.dll,-30492"
"RegPath"="Software\\Microsoft\\Windows\\CurrentVersion\\Explorer\\Advanced"
"ValueName"="Start_ShowControlPanel"
"CheckedValue"=dword:00000000
"DefaultValue"=dword:00000001

[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\'your given name'\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\StartMenu\StartPanel\ControlPanel\Menu]
"HKeyRoot"=dword:80000001
"Type"="radio"
"Text"="@shell32.dll,-30491"
"RegPath"="Software\\Microsoft\\Windows\\CurrentVersion\\Explorer\\Advanced"
"ValueName"="Start_ShowControlPanel"
"CheckedValue"=dword:00000002
"DefaultValue"=dword:00000001

[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\'your given name'\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\StartMenu\StartPanel\ControlPanel\Open]
"HKeyRoot"=dword:80000001
"Type"="radio"
"Text"="@shell32.dll,-30490"
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"ValueName"="Start_ShowControlPanel"
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"DefaultValue"=dword:00000001

[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\'your given name'\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\StartMenu\StartPanel\ControlPanel\Policy]

[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\'your given name'\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\StartMenu\StartPanel\ControlPanel\Policy\NoControlPanel]
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Nice post ZuluDC. how do u know all of this stuff, do u test this stuff all time.

I do all test some stuff but i don't have much time on my hand, as i am a full time student. and beleive it or not computers is not my major.. i just do this stuff for fun..

same here...only for fun...have a computer since nearly 5 years and never have worked on such things.

The most i find out by having the idea for my eyes and then i try to come always nearer to the solution. Many times i am browsing throught the internet by stressing google endless *s*. When I have found only one registry-entry that is part of the solution i hit google till it shows the white flag *rofl*. Because of having to different computer here i can browse throught 2 registrys what it makes sometime easyer.

When that does not work i make a "try-and-die"-methode or trink a beer

...and jepp...I test it always...have on both machines VMWare running, but I sometimes think:"...this all needs to much time..."

I must say it is really cool to being here...different peoples, different ideas, different solutions...from newbie to geek...all is here...that is what makes it interesting...the full color-collection

...and don't forget aNewGuy...this were better post of mine...now it is surely coming a month of desert and bullshit-posts from ZuluDC *rofl*

Greets

I do it for fun, and for pushing limits. I love to see what can be done and what can't, and try to do that anyway.

I think (no, i know!) that my knowledge is limited. Isaac Newton has a long time ago said a good sentence:"I only can look so width because of sitting on shoulder of giants."

Infact, what am i without all the good posts here that give me influence?...surely a nobody! Today i had browse a little bit in this forum the summarys and have to say that some big brains are around here after reading post of rootman, evilvoice, hk97, khauyeung and some other. I don't unterstand all what they write; i am glad if the half is unterstandable for me. Time makes that i can understand things that for a half year was a secret to me. Time makes that i can unterstand some post they were written before one, two or more month in this forum; other post i perhabs never will unterstand (i can life with the knowledge of having holes in my brain)

Isn't it the same for you when you try to reflect what you have learned throught asking and trying. But also have to say that self a newbie can ask a good question and the best questions leads to very impressive solutions. Ideas change the world!

So i have to say T H A N K S to all of you for good vibrations and giving your best!!!

Ps.: Forgive me plz for this little philosophic speaking, but it is impossible for me that the hole day is only filled up with......."%Systemroot%\system32\'where-is-the-file-i-look-for.exe' /s/m/-making a handstand...if (i>0) {hulk()} else syserror ....and_so_on......

I must agree again.

I don't see this forum as normal either. I see it as a live archive. There is many useful stuff here, and very little discussion (a little bit too less for my tastes actually). I would surely have never used PE if it weren't for this forum.
Also, we don't have many computer newbies here, which is a good thing. I can imagine what happens if there would be a normal computer questions forum - everything will be taken over by newbies, the old&wise people leave, the forum dies because newbies will leave after a while. Keeping something about a single subject will prevent that.

</long rant about nothing>

Yeh. i totally agree with you guys. I haven't seen any other forum like this one. if i were to rate this forum from 1-10 in terms of advanced stuff then the other forums would be 5 and this forum would be 10.