Welcome to WinForumz.com!
FAQFAQ      ProfileProfile    Private MessagesPrivate Messages   Log inLog in

Change icon "Show Desktop"

 
Goto page Previous  1, 2, 3
   Windows XP Arc2 (Home) -> Customize RSS
Next:  Backround Picture @ Start Up  
Author Message
rowmcgee

External


Since: Feb 09, 2007
Posts: 4



(Msg. 31) Posted: Fri Feb 09, 2007 4:07 pm
Post subject: Re: Change "windows system folder" name [Login to view extended thread Info.]
Archived from groups: microsoft>public>windowsxp>customize (more info?)

thank you!!!

"Wesley Vogel" wrote:

> Reinstall Windows, then you can name it whatever you want.
>
> It cannot be renamed after Windows is installed.
>
> You can name %WinDir% Bob or Bill or Mary or Roger Kaputnik if you wish at
> the time of installation.
>
> <quote>
> Note Where does Setup install Windows XP system files? The exact name of the
> folder varies. On a clean install, Setup creates a top-level folder called
> Windows on the drive you designate and then copies system files there. On an
> upgrade, Setup uses the current path for %WinDir% - for Windows 98 or
> Windows Me, that’s typically C:\Windows; for Windows NT 4 and Windows 2000,
> the drive letter may vary, but the name of the system folder is usually
> \Winnt. When performing a clean install, you can specify a different folder
> name, but your safest choice is to use the default name.
> <quote>
> From Microsoft Windows XP Inside Out Deluxe, Second Edition eBook
>
> --
> Hope this helps. Let us know.
>
> Wes
> MS-MVP Windows Shell/User
>
> In news:3C918584-C2AE-40AB-9885-D6D425B9D6E5@microsoft.com,
> rowmcgee <rowmcgee.DeleteThis@discussions.microsoft.com> hunted and pecked:
> > I cannot change the name in my windows system folder.
> > Could anyone help me with this problem.
>
>

 >> Stay informed about: Change icon "Show Desktop" 
Back to top
Login to vote
peter

External


Since: Mar 30, 2006
Posts: 3



(Msg. 32) Posted: Sat Feb 10, 2007 8:49 am
Post subject: Re: Change name of "windows system folder" [Login to view extended thread Info.]
Archived from groups: per prev. post (more info?)

Under C:/Documents &settings are all of the users and their respective
options......
The Windows System folder that you are talking about can be anything...the
Folder under C:\windows where windows is installed into and cannot be
changed..........the C:\windows\system folder where XP keeps some of its
system files and therefore also cannot be changed.

Maybe you can post the exact location and name for better clarification???
peter
"rowmcgee" <rowmcgee.TakeThisOut@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
news:1358E856-FABB-46EA-BA93-171512830A74@microsoft.com...
> No, thats not what i meant about..I already change my ''user name''
> account
> but still i can't change the name of my "windows system folder". Everytime
> I
> tried to change it, it always says that it can't be moved or changed
> because
> it requires the windows to run properly.
>
> "peter" wrote:
>
>> If you are talking about your "user name' change your name under
>> Control Panel/User Accounts.
>> peter
>> "rowmcgee" <rowmcgee.TakeThisOut@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
>> news:29B13E3C-C1FB-4CB6-A3D7-5F582302B47C@microsoft.com...
>> >I cannot change the name in my windows system folder. Its under
>> >C:\Documents
>> > and Settings. Can anyone help me.
>> >
>> >
>>
>>
>>

 >> Stay informed about: Change icon "Show Desktop" 
Back to top
Login to vote
Wesley Vogel

External


Since: Feb 23, 2004
Posts: 2350



(Msg. 33) Posted: Sat Feb 10, 2007 9:58 am
Post subject: Re: Change "windows system folder" name [Login to view extended thread Info.]
Archived from groups: per prev. post (more info?)

You're welcome.

--
Hope this helps. Let us know.

Wes
MS-MVP Windows Shell/User

In news:ECA63519-CEA1-4332-AEAC-0503532355BE@microsoft.com,
rowmcgee <rowmcgee.TakeThisOut@discussions.microsoft.com> hunted and pecked:
> thank you!!!
>
> "Wesley Vogel" wrote:
>
>> Reinstall Windows, then you can name it whatever you want.
>>
>> It cannot be renamed after Windows is installed.
>>
>> You can name %WinDir% Bob or Bill or Mary or Roger Kaputnik if you wish
>> at the time of installation.
>>
>> <quote>
>> Note Where does Setup install Windows XP system files? The exact name of
>> the folder varies. On a clean install, Setup creates a top-level folder
>> called Windows on the drive you designate and then copies system files
>> there. On an upgrade, Setup uses the current path for %WinDir% - for
>> Windows 98 or Windows Me, that's typically C:\Windows; for Windows NT
>> 4 and Windows 2000, the drive letter may vary, but the name of the
>> system folder is usually \Winnt. When performing a clean install, you
>> can specify a different folder name, but your safest choice is to use
>> the default name. <quote>
>> From Microsoft Windows XP Inside Out Deluxe, Second Edition eBook
>>
>> --
>> Hope this helps. Let us know.
>>
>> Wes
>> MS-MVP Windows Shell/User
>>
>> In news:3C918584-C2AE-40AB-9885-D6D425B9D6E5@microsoft.com,
>> rowmcgee <rowmcgee.TakeThisOut@discussions.microsoft.com> hunted and pecked:
>>> I cannot change the name in my windows system folder.
>>> Could anyone help me with this problem.
 >> Stay informed about: Change icon "Show Desktop" 
Back to top
Login to vote
Display posts from previous:   
Related Topics:
How can I get a "Show Desktop" icon for my taskbar? - I think I deleted my old one, and need to get it again.

How to change desktop icon for a specific VBS script - I know how to change the icon associated with all .VBS file types, but is there any way to change the icon for an individual .VBS file so it can be distinguished from all the other .VBS icons on a Desktop? You cannot find a "change icon" bu...

Add "Show Desktop" command to desktop context menu - How can I do this? Have searched dozens of help articles, that suggested modifying entries in "HKEY_Classes_Root\Directory\..." Some articles show how to run applications with a reg entry with a value set to the UNC for the app. Can't make i...

Change icon of default icon - I want to change the default icon i Windows XP. I know this can be done by replacing the stylesheet, or downloading a new style. But I really only want to change the icon of the default folder, such that every time I create a new folder, it will be..

Taskbar icon default change - Greetings All I have been playing around in the area of Display/properties/appearance/advance and now find that my taskbar icons have changed, (center of taskbar). In the case of outlook express I originally had the letters Outlook Express and now I..
   Windows XP Arc2 (Home) -> Customize All times are: Eastern Time (US & Canada) (change)
Goto page Previous  1, 2, 3
Page 3 of 3

 
You can post new topics in this forum
You can reply to topics in this forum
You can edit your posts in this forum
You can delete your posts in this forum
You can vote in polls in this forum

Categories:
 Windows XP
 Windows Vista!
 Win 2000/NT/98/ME


[ Contact us | Terms of Service/Privacy Policy ]