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February 25th 08, 06:55 PM
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How to create a virtual directory in "My Computer" listing
I have several directories that I access fairly often so I would like to add
them to the top level listing of "My Computer" for easy access. I know I could do shortcuts on the desktop but would also like access via the "My Computer" listing. Is there anyway to create a "virtual" directory pointing to the subdirectory I want jump too and having that show up in "My Computer" ? 
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February 27th 08, 11:57 AM
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How to create a virtual directory in "My Computer" listing
Hey, links might do exactly what you want here
http://www.howtogeek.com/howto/windo...avorite-links/ James "Richard" wrote: I have several directories that I access fairly often so I would like to add them to the top level listing of "My Computer" for easy access. I know I could do shortcuts on the desktop but would also like access via the "My Computer" listing. Is there anyway to create a "virtual" directory pointing to the subdirectory I want jump too and having that show up in "My Computer" ?
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February 28th 08, 01:46 AM
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How to create a virtual directory in "My Computer" listing
Thanks Jamesvdm
But Windows XP doesn't have a "Favorite Links" area in the "Start" listing. I believe this is something new in Vista. Any program in XP can be "pinned" to the "Start" menu by right clicking on it's executable and selecting "pin to start menu" but that option isn't offered for directories. So I'm still looking for a way ! Richard "jamesvdm" wrote: Hey, links might do exactly what you want here http://www.howtogeek.com/howto/windo...avorite-links/ James "Richard" wrote: I have several directories that I access fairly often so I would like to add them to the top level listing of "My Computer" for easy access. I know I could do shortcuts on the desktop but would also like access via the "My Computer" listing. Is there anyway to create a "virtual" directory pointing to the subdirectory I want jump too and having that show up in "My Computer" ?
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February 28th 08, 05:28 AM
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How to create a virtual directory in "My Computer" listing
Are you using XP or Vista??
I know this worked in XP, haven't tried it in Vista: http://www.tropictech.de/modules/PDd...hp?cid=1&lid=5 -- Good Luck, Keith Microsoft MVP [Windows Shell/User] "Richard" wrote in message ... Thanks Jamesvdm But Windows XP doesn't have a "Favorite Links" area in the "Start" listing. I believe this is something new in Vista. Any program in XP can be "pinned" to the "Start" menu by right clicking on it's executable and selecting "pin to start menu" but that option isn't offered for directories. So I'm still looking for a way ! Richard "jamesvdm" wrote: Hey, links might do exactly what you want here http://www.howtogeek.com/howto/windo...avorite-links/ James "Richard" wrote: I have several directories that I access fairly often so I would like to add them to the top level listing of "My Computer" for easy access. I know I could do shortcuts on the desktop but would also like access via the "My Computer" listing. Is there anyway to create a "virtual" directory pointing to the subdirectory I want jump too and having that show up in "My Computer" ?
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February 28th 08, 04:02 PM
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How to create a virtual directory in "My Computer" listing
Thanks Keith
That looks like exactly what I'm trying to do and, yes, I am running XP. It also led me to a few other articles explaining "hard links" and "soft links" that helped with my understanding of whats going on. Thanks again Richard "Keith Miller (MVP)" wrote: Are you using XP or Vista?? I know this worked in XP, haven't tried it in Vista: http://www.tropictech.de/modules/PDd...hp?cid=1&lid=5 -- Good Luck, Keith Microsoft MVP [Windows Shell/User] "Richard" wrote in message ... Thanks Jamesvdm But Windows XP doesn't have a "Favorite Links" area in the "Start" listing. I believe this is something new in Vista. Any program in XP can be "pinned" to the "Start" menu by right clicking on it's executable and selecting "pin to start menu" but that option isn't offered for directories. So I'm still looking for a way ! Richard "jamesvdm" wrote: Hey, links might do exactly what you want here http://www.howtogeek.com/howto/windo...avorite-links/ James "Richard" wrote: I have several directories that I access fairly often so I would like to add them to the top level listing of "My Computer" for easy access. I know I could do shortcuts on the desktop but would also like access via the "My Computer" listing. Is there anyway to create a "virtual" directory pointing to the subdirectory I want jump too and having that show up in "My Computer" ?
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February 28th 08, 04:31 PM
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How to create a virtual directory in "My Computer" listing
You're welcome.
-- Good Luck, Keith Microsoft MVP [Windows Shell/User] "Richard" wrote in message ... Thanks Keith That looks like exactly what I'm trying to do and, yes, I am running XP. It also led me to a few other articles explaining "hard links" and "soft links" that helped with my understanding of whats going on. Thanks again Richard "Keith Miller (MVP)" wrote: Are you using XP or Vista?? I know this worked in XP, haven't tried it in Vista: http://www.tropictech.de/modules/PDd...hp?cid=1&lid=5 -- Good Luck, Keith Microsoft MVP [Windows Shell/User] "Richard" wrote in message ... Thanks Jamesvdm But Windows XP doesn't have a "Favorite Links" area in the "Start" listing. I believe this is something new in Vista. Any program in XP can be "pinned" to the "Start" menu by right clicking on it's executable and selecting "pin to start menu" but that option isn't offered for directories. So I'm still looking for a way ! Richard "jamesvdm" wrote: Hey, links might do exactly what you want here http://www.howtogeek.com/howto/windo...avorite-links/ James "Richard" wrote: I have several directories that I access fairly often so I would like to add them to the top level listing of "My Computer" for easy access. I know I could do shortcuts on the desktop but would also like access via the "My Computer" listing. Is there anyway to create a "virtual" directory pointing to the subdirectory I want jump too and having that show up in "My Computer" ?
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August 2nd 08, 11:07 PM
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How to create a virtual directory in "My Computer" listing
"Richard" wrote: I have several directories that I access fairly often so I would like to add them to the top level listing of "My Computer" for easy access. I know I could do shortcuts on the desktop but would also like access via the "My Computer" listing. Is there anyway to create a "virtual" directory pointing to the subdirectory I want jump too and having that show up in "My Computer" ?
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August 2nd 08, 11:08 PM
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How to create a virtual directory in "My Computer" listing
"Richard" wrote: I have several directories that I access fairly often so I would like to add them to the top level listing of "My Computer" for easy access. I know I could do shortcuts on the desktop but would also like access via the "My Computer" listing. Is there anyway to create a "virtual" directory pointing to the subdirectory I want jump too and having that show up in "My Computer" ?
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August 2nd 08, 11:08 PM
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How to create a virtual directory in "My Computer" listing
"jamesvdm" wrote: Hey, links might do exactly what you want here http://www.howtogeek.com/howto/windo...avorite-links/ James "Richard" wrote: I have several directories that I access fairly often so I would like to add them to the top level listing of "My Computer" for easy access. I know I could do shortcuts on the desktop but would also like access via the "My Computer" listing. Is there anyway to create a "virtual" directory pointing to the subdirectory I want jump too and having that show up in "My Computer" ?
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August 2nd 08, 11:08 PM
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How to create a virtual directory in "My Computer" listing
"jamesvdm" wrote: Hey, links might do exactly what you want here http://www.howtogeek.com/howto/windo...avorite-links/ James "Richard" wrote: I have several directories that I access fairly often so I would like to add them to the top level listing of "My Computer" for easy access. I know I could do shortcuts on the desktop but would also like access via the "My Computer" listing. Is there anyway to create a "virtual" directory pointing to the subdirectory I want jump too and having that show up in "My Computer" ?
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