Hello, I need a context menu entry in every folder and file, so I added one into the registry path HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\AllFileSystemObjects\Shell\test with default value=test and key Command=c:\text.exe %1 (both REG_SZ types). Ths works for all normal files and folders, but if I create a new folder on the desktop and copy only image files into it, vista recognizes it as image folder, and...

My System: Windows Vista Home Premium Checking "All Programs" in the Start Menu I found a folder called "programs" which was empty, so I deleted it, but after that it was still there, so I repeated deleting it unsuccessfully a couple of times, then I gave up... Restarting Windows, I realized "All Programs" was empty and all my folders and shortcuts were not there!!! It's really annoying!!! I...

I have Vista Home Premium and use forty plus Works 8.5 spreadsheets. All spreadsheets are saved in a folder located on the local C drive. I am unable to perform a search of the spreadsheet contents from an Explore window. Using the same technique I can successfully search the contents of Adobe documents. If I open the spreadsheets and use Works search I can find the string that fails from an...

Hi, is it possible to configure Windows Explorer to start up having the focus set to the TreeView control on the left? And is it further possible to be able to navigate through this TreeView like with the other Windows versions, i.e. the list view tracks the currently selected TreeView node? Is it alternatively possible to have Windows Explorer give focus to the

Hi all, I have a folder in my program files folder called MSN. I did not install this program. In this folder there is an .exe file to install MSN messenger. I don't want to use this program so I tried to delete the folder. Vista asked me for admin rights (which I have). But it won't delete the folder nor the file. It gives me an error telling me I don't have the rights to delete these...

My OS is vista home premium. I got an error message after system restore was finished and re-started. Message as follow : " Error Loading c:\Progra~1\MyWeb~1\bar\2.bin\F3Scrctr.Dll This specified module could not be found " ( end of message ) I'd like to know 1) what is that file for. 2) Do I have to have it. 3) If yes, how can I get it. I must have removed it unknowingly. -- djch

Suddenly my Favorite Links folder is showing (empty) and I cannot drag anythink to it. When I try to drag I get a red "no entry" icon

Hi! When you opened the run... Dialog in Win XP and started typing 'c:\w' Windows automatically proposed you all folders and files under 'c:\' starting with 'w'. The same was possible in explorer's address bar. This option seems to be gone in Win Vista. Is there a way to get this back? This was a really efficient way to find and open or run files or folders. I really miss this...

I had lost my recycle bin several times, and each time I got it back by right click, personalize,change icon etc.etc. This time somethig strange happened. the bin that I got back will NOT show stuff inside after I deleted a file.It's a perpetual Empty Bin. What happened ? -- djch

Could anyone help me recover the normal disk icons in 'My Computer'? Whenever I select 'tiles' or 'medium icons' those icons that represent my E:, K:, DVD RW and DVD Drive (virtual) all change to some standard generic icon. The installation of Vista is only about a week old... Only stuff added are the latest visiontek ati graphics drivers, daemon tools, some av software and a couple of other...

Dear all, I am using the Windows Vista, But I recover a problem for connecting to BBS/FTP server, why vista can't functionned it. How can I do for this?

I can't tell you how close to tears I come with Vista. I have a vast number of PDF and Word documents that I must constantly use - rearrange - organize - categorize... If I am using the "Details" view - I can't look at the titles of the files the way I WANT TO ... I must either see EVERYTHING as "Size column to fit" or worse, "Szie all columns to fit." If I am using the "List" view and...

Hello I'm using Windows Vista. I use Firefox to browse the web instead of IE, so I don't need to see the Favorites folder displayed in my user folder in Windows Explorer (or whatever it's called in Vista - i'm talking about explorer.exe), the one whose icon is a yellow star popping out of a green folder. I've tried deleting it but Vista just regenerates it each time I restart. I've tried...

Tried that MANY times before I posted the question. -- djch

Hi, I'm having a problem with the above newsgroup only. I have no new posts since 2-19-08, and when I send a post to that group, I can't tell if it got there or not. I tried unsubscribing , then subscribing again, but it did not help. All my many other newsgroups are OK. I'm running Vista Home Premium, SeaMonkey 1.1.8, and cable broadband. My antivirus program is Norton 360. Any help will...

When I double click on my files in Windows Explorer the files won't open. I have to quad drupel or mass click for them to open. What could be the cause of this non responsive explorer. This is also can happen on the internet and on numerous apps.

How can I make folders show file size (in the details view) by default also for audio and video listings. As it is now, it only shows name, artist, album, genre etc (frankly, pretty un-interesting information for me almost all of the time). My sincerest thanks! Mat

Vista update recently made errror 80070002 trying to update Intel Wireless WiFi Link 4965AGN. The Microsoft Update is dated January 26. Have tried to remove the temporary update files emptying C:\Windows\SoftwareDistribution\DataStore and download, deactivated Windows Update, uninstalled the drivers using http://www.intel.com/support/wireless/wlan/sb/cs-025395.htm, used recovery manager,...

I changed the program that opens my zip files, and want to change it back so it works as zip files. What program do I tell it to "open with", and how do I find it?

The built in search version for Vista (I have Vista Business 64 bit) doesn't search pdfs. I have Acrobat version 8.1.2. I read about a problem on this but the solution was to update. Any ideas? -- kurgan