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(Msg. 16) Posted: Fri Nov 24, 2006 12:19 pm
Post subject: Disabling the "fancy" stuff in Windows Explorer?
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Good Morning.
I've used all major Windows OSs and am familiar with them all but Win98SE's
Windows Explorer remains my favourite, hands-down. It has the nicest blend
of functionality and aesthetics, without going so cutesy as XP, than all the
others -- _for_me_. I had a response to something completely unrelated in
another ng a few months back where someone made a comment that we could turn
off a lot of that fluff in XP. I've searched and searched in various XP ng
archives and did a general google for this but I haven't come across
anything particularly helpful.
1) i.e., how can we turn off that trotting puppy in the search? Also, is
there a way to not have to go through so many screens when searching? That
drives me nuts. I much prefer the search in Win98SE; it's utilitarian and
functional and gets the job done. I often have to click through several
options in XP's and that, too, drives me nuts! <g>
2) Can we save or export Explorer settings somehow so that in another or
future installation of XP we don't have to go through the rigmarole all over
again?
Each time I get onto a new XP machine for friends and family, I already have
to do a lot to begin with so would like to speed up that process.
Thanks much in advance! I will most likely be picking up a new computer
this weekend and it has XP on it so would like to strip it down to something
more functional and streamlined right away. Cheers.  D |
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(Msg. 17) Posted: Fri Nov 24, 2006 12:19 pm
Post subject: Disabling the "fancy" stuff in Windows Explorer?
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Good Morning.
I've used all major Windows OSs and am familiar with them all but Win98SE's
Windows Explorer remains my favourite, hands-down. It has the nicest blend
of functionality and aesthetics, without going so cutesy as XP, than all the
others -- _for_me_. I had a response to something completely unrelated in
another ng a few months back where someone made a comment that we could turn
off a lot of that fluff in XP. I've searched and searched in various XP ng
archives and did a general google for this but I haven't come across
anything particularly helpful.
1) i.e., how can we turn off that trotting puppy in the search? Also, is
there a way to not have to go through so many screens when searching? That
drives me nuts. I much prefer the search in Win98SE; it's utilitarian and
functional and gets the job done. I often have to click through several
options in XP's and that, too, drives me nuts! <g>
2) Can we save or export Explorer settings somehow so that in another or
future installation of XP we don't have to go through the rigmarole all over
again?
Each time I get onto a new XP machine for friends and family, I already have
to do a lot to begin with so would like to speed up that process.
Thanks much in advance! I will most likely be picking up a new computer
this weekend and it has XP on it so would like to strip it down to something
more functional and streamlined right away. Cheers. D |
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(Msg. 18) Posted: Fri Nov 24, 2006 12:19 pm
Post subject: Disabling the "fancy" stuff in Windows Explorer?
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Good Morning.
I've used all major Windows OSs and am familiar with them all but Win98SE's
Windows Explorer remains my favourite, hands-down. It has the nicest blend
of functionality and aesthetics, without going so cutesy as XP, than all the
others -- _for_me_. I had a response to something completely unrelated in
another ng a few months back where someone made a comment that we could turn
off a lot of that fluff in XP. I've searched and searched in various XP ng
archives and did a general google for this but I haven't come across
anything particularly helpful.
1) i.e., how can we turn off that trotting puppy in the search? Also, is
there a way to not have to go through so many screens when searching? That
drives me nuts. I much prefer the search in Win98SE; it's utilitarian and
functional and gets the job done. I often have to click through several
options in XP's and that, too, drives me nuts! <g>
2) Can we save or export Explorer settings somehow so that in another or
future installation of XP we don't have to go through the rigmarole all over
again?
Each time I get onto a new XP machine for friends and family, I already have
to do a lot to begin with so would like to speed up that process.
Thanks much in advance! I will most likely be picking up a new computer
this weekend and it has XP on it so would like to strip it down to something
more functional and streamlined right away. Cheers. D >> Stay informed about: Disabling the "fancy" stuff in Windows Explorer? |
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(Msg. 19) Posted: Fri Nov 24, 2006 12:19 pm
Post subject: Disabling the "fancy" stuff in Windows Explorer?
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Good Morning.
I've used all major Windows OSs and am familiar with them all but Win98SE's
Windows Explorer remains my favourite, hands-down. It has the nicest blend
of functionality and aesthetics, without going so cutesy as XP, than all the
others -- _for_me_. I had a response to something completely unrelated in
another ng a few months back where someone made a comment that we could turn
off a lot of that fluff in XP. I've searched and searched in various XP ng
archives and did a general google for this but I haven't come across
anything particularly helpful.
1) i.e., how can we turn off that trotting puppy in the search? Also, is
there a way to not have to go through so many screens when searching? That
drives me nuts. I much prefer the search in Win98SE; it's utilitarian and
functional and gets the job done. I often have to click through several
options in XP's and that, too, drives me nuts! <g>
2) Can we save or export Explorer settings somehow so that in another or
future installation of XP we don't have to go through the rigmarole all over
again?
Each time I get onto a new XP machine for friends and family, I already have
to do a lot to begin with so would like to speed up that process.
Thanks much in advance! I will most likely be picking up a new computer
this weekend and it has XP on it so would like to strip it down to something
more functional and streamlined right away. Cheers. D >> Stay informed about: Disabling the "fancy" stuff in Windows Explorer? |
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(Msg. 20) Posted: Fri Nov 24, 2006 12:19 pm
Post subject: Disabling the "fancy" stuff in Windows Explorer?
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Good Morning.
I've used all major Windows OSs and am familiar with them all but Win98SE's
Windows Explorer remains my favourite, hands-down. It has the nicest blend
of functionality and aesthetics, without going so cutesy as XP, than all the
others -- _for_me_. I had a response to something completely unrelated in
another ng a few months back where someone made a comment that we could turn
off a lot of that fluff in XP. I've searched and searched in various XP ng
archives and did a general google for this but I haven't come across
anything particularly helpful.
1) i.e., how can we turn off that trotting puppy in the search? Also, is
there a way to not have to go through so many screens when searching? That
drives me nuts. I much prefer the search in Win98SE; it's utilitarian and
functional and gets the job done. I often have to click through several
options in XP's and that, too, drives me nuts! <g>
2) Can we save or export Explorer settings somehow so that in another or
future installation of XP we don't have to go through the rigmarole all over
again?
Each time I get onto a new XP machine for friends and family, I already have
to do a lot to begin with so would like to speed up that process.
Thanks much in advance! I will most likely be picking up a new computer
this weekend and it has XP on it so would like to strip it down to something
more functional and streamlined right away. Cheers. D >> Stay informed about: Disabling the "fancy" stuff in Windows Explorer? |
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(Msg. 21) Posted: Fri Nov 24, 2006 2:13 pm
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"Ayush" <ayushmaan.j[aatt]gmail.com> wrote in message
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> Replid to [StargateFanFromWork]s message {INLINE}:
> -----------------------------------------------------------
> > 1) i.e., how can we turn off that trotting puppy in the search?
> > Also, is there a way to not have to go through so many screens when
> > searching? That drives me nuts. I much prefer the search in
> > Win98SE; it's utilitarian and functional and gets the job done. I
> > often have to click through several options in XP's and that, too,
> > drives me nuts! <g>
>
> Method 1:
> 1. Click Start > Run
> 2. Type regedit > Click OK
> 3. Navigate to
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<HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\Cabine
tState>
> 4. On right side, if there is a item named "Use Search Asst", change its
value
> to "no" (without quotes). If that doesn't exist then make a new String
value
> named "Use Search Asst" (without quotes) and set it to no
>
> Method 2:
> Get Tweakui
> Click Explorer
> Tick "Use classic search in explorer"
>
>
> And take a look at :
> Right click My Computer,
> Properties,
> Advanced tab,
> 1st settings button
> Lots of settings
Thanks. Much appreciated.
> > 2) Can we save or export Explorer settings somehow so that in
> > another or future installation of XP we don't have to go through the
> > rigmarole all over again?
>
>
> Which settings ?
Like the above. Anything we tweak XP's Windows Explorer with, hoping that
it's all in one place that we can copy. If I understood correctly, I was
told that we could make Explorer work like in Win98SE. But I'd prefer that
after having done all that work, that I could just backup a file with those
changed settings so that I could apply anywhere I needed to. I guess best
description is, say, when I change things in Outlook in the toolbars, etc.,
I have a bunch of files that I copy (i.e., outcmd.dat and the RWZ file,
etc.). Was hoping there was something similar for XP's settings? I've
never tried to backup an OSs settings like I do with all my MS office apps,
etc., but was hoping that something could be done. It's the only OS where
right from the start, I have to go in and change a whole host of things
before I even use it (as compared with Win98SE's Explorer, for example,
where I just use as is). Anyway, any help in that direction appreciated.
Thanks. D >> Stay informed about: Disabling the "fancy" stuff in Windows Explorer? |
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(Msg. 22) Posted: Fri Nov 24, 2006 2:13 pm
Post subject: Re: Disabling the "fancy" stuff in Windows Explorer? [Login to view extended thread Info.]
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"Ayush" <ayushmaan.j[aatt]gmail.com> wrote in message
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> Replid to [StargateFanFromWork]s message {INLINE}:
> -----------------------------------------------------------
> > 1) i.e., how can we turn off that trotting puppy in the search?
> > Also, is there a way to not have to go through so many screens when
> > searching? That drives me nuts. I much prefer the search in
> > Win98SE; it's utilitarian and functional and gets the job done. I
> > often have to click through several options in XP's and that, too,
> > drives me nuts! <g>
>
> Method 1:
> 1. Click Start > Run
> 2. Type regedit > Click OK
> 3. Navigate to
>
<HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\Cabine
tState>
> 4. On right side, if there is a item named "Use Search Asst", change its
value
> to "no" (without quotes). If that doesn't exist then make a new String
value
> named "Use Search Asst" (without quotes) and set it to no
>
> Method 2:
> Get Tweakui
> Click Explorer
> Tick "Use classic search in explorer"
>
>
> And take a look at :
> Right click My Computer,
> Properties,
> Advanced tab,
> 1st settings button
> Lots of settings
Thanks. Much appreciated.
> > 2) Can we save or export Explorer settings somehow so that in
> > another or future installation of XP we don't have to go through the
> > rigmarole all over again?
>
>
> Which settings ?
Like the above. Anything we tweak XP's Windows Explorer with, hoping that
it's all in one place that we can copy. If I understood correctly, I was
told that we could make Explorer work like in Win98SE. But I'd prefer that
after having done all that work, that I could just backup a file with those
changed settings so that I could apply anywhere I needed to. I guess best
description is, say, when I change things in Outlook in the toolbars, etc.,
I have a bunch of files that I copy (i.e., outcmd.dat and the RWZ file,
etc.). Was hoping there was something similar for XP's settings? I've
never tried to backup an OSs settings like I do with all my MS office apps,
etc., but was hoping that something could be done. It's the only OS where
right from the start, I have to go in and change a whole host of things
before I even use it (as compared with Win98SE's Explorer, for example,
where I just use as is). Anyway, any help in that direction appreciated.
Thanks. D >> Stay informed about: Disabling the "fancy" stuff in Windows Explorer? |
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(Msg. 23) Posted: Fri Nov 24, 2006 2:13 pm
Post subject: Re: Disabling the "fancy" stuff in Windows Explorer? [Login to view extended thread Info.]
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"Ayush" <ayushmaan.j[aatt]gmail.com> wrote in message
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>
> Replid to [StargateFanFromWork]s message {INLINE}:
> -----------------------------------------------------------
> > 1) i.e., how can we turn off that trotting puppy in the search?
> > Also, is there a way to not have to go through so many screens when
> > searching? That drives me nuts. I much prefer the search in
> > Win98SE; it's utilitarian and functional and gets the job done. I
> > often have to click through several options in XP's and that, too,
> > drives me nuts! <g>
>
> Method 1:
> 1. Click Start > Run
> 2. Type regedit > Click OK
> 3. Navigate to
>
<HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\Cabine
tState>
> 4. On right side, if there is a item named "Use Search Asst", change its
value
> to "no" (without quotes). If that doesn't exist then make a new String
value
> named "Use Search Asst" (without quotes) and set it to no
>
> Method 2:
> Get Tweakui
> Click Explorer
> Tick "Use classic search in explorer"
>
>
> And take a look at :
> Right click My Computer,
> Properties,
> Advanced tab,
> 1st settings button
> Lots of settings
Thanks. Much appreciated.
> > 2) Can we save or export Explorer settings somehow so that in
> > another or future installation of XP we don't have to go through the
> > rigmarole all over again?
>
>
> Which settings ?
Like the above. Anything we tweak XP's Windows Explorer with, hoping that
it's all in one place that we can copy. If I understood correctly, I was
told that we could make Explorer work like in Win98SE. But I'd prefer that
after having done all that work, that I could just backup a file with those
changed settings so that I could apply anywhere I needed to. I guess best
description is, say, when I change things in Outlook in the toolbars, etc.,
I have a bunch of files that I copy (i.e., outcmd.dat and the RWZ file,
etc.). Was hoping there was something similar for XP's settings? I've
never tried to backup an OSs settings like I do with all my MS office apps,
etc., but was hoping that something could be done. It's the only OS where
right from the start, I have to go in and change a whole host of things
before I even use it (as compared with Win98SE's Explorer, for example,
where I just use as is). Anyway, any help in that direction appreciated.
Thanks. D >> Stay informed about: Disabling the "fancy" stuff in Windows Explorer? |
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(Msg. 24) Posted: Fri Nov 24, 2006 2:13 pm
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"Ayush" <ayushmaan.j[aatt]gmail.com> wrote in message
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>
> Replid to [StargateFanFromWork]s message {INLINE}:
> -----------------------------------------------------------
> > 1) i.e., how can we turn off that trotting puppy in the search?
> > Also, is there a way to not have to go through so many screens when
> > searching? That drives me nuts. I much prefer the search in
> > Win98SE; it's utilitarian and functional and gets the job done. I
> > often have to click through several options in XP's and that, too,
> > drives me nuts! <g>
>
> Method 1:
> 1. Click Start > Run
> 2. Type regedit > Click OK
> 3. Navigate to
>
<HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\Cabine
tState>
> 4. On right side, if there is a item named "Use Search Asst", change its
value
> to "no" (without quotes). If that doesn't exist then make a new String
value
> named "Use Search Asst" (without quotes) and set it to no
>
> Method 2:
> Get Tweakui
> Click Explorer
> Tick "Use classic search in explorer"
>
>
> And take a look at :
> Right click My Computer,
> Properties,
> Advanced tab,
> 1st settings button
> Lots of settings
Thanks. Much appreciated.
> > 2) Can we save or export Explorer settings somehow so that in
> > another or future installation of XP we don't have to go through the
> > rigmarole all over again?
>
>
> Which settings ?
Like the above. Anything we tweak XP's Windows Explorer with, hoping that
it's all in one place that we can copy. If I understood correctly, I was
told that we could make Explorer work like in Win98SE. But I'd prefer that
after having done all that work, that I could just backup a file with those
changed settings so that I could apply anywhere I needed to. I guess best
description is, say, when I change things in Outlook in the toolbars, etc.,
I have a bunch of files that I copy (i.e., outcmd.dat and the RWZ file,
etc.). Was hoping there was something similar for XP's settings? I've
never tried to backup an OSs settings like I do with all my MS office apps,
etc., but was hoping that something could be done. It's the only OS where
right from the start, I have to go in and change a whole host of things
before I even use it (as compared with Win98SE's Explorer, for example,
where I just use as is). Anyway, any help in that direction appreciated.
Thanks. D >> Stay informed about: Disabling the "fancy" stuff in Windows Explorer? |
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(Msg. 25) Posted: Fri Nov 24, 2006 2:13 pm
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"Ayush" <ayushmaan.j[aatt]gmail.com> wrote in message
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>
> Replid to [StargateFanFromWork]s message {INLINE}:
> -----------------------------------------------------------
> > 1) i.e., how can we turn off that trotting puppy in the search?
> > Also, is there a way to not have to go through so many screens when
> > searching? That drives me nuts. I much prefer the search in
> > Win98SE; it's utilitarian and functional and gets the job done. I
> > often have to click through several options in XP's and that, too,
> > drives me nuts! <g>
>
> Method 1:
> 1. Click Start > Run
> 2. Type regedit > Click OK
> 3. Navigate to
>
<HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\Cabine
tState>
> 4. On right side, if there is a item named "Use Search Asst", change its
value
> to "no" (without quotes). If that doesn't exist then make a new String
value
> named "Use Search Asst" (without quotes) and set it to no
>
> Method 2:
> Get Tweakui
> Click Explorer
> Tick "Use classic search in explorer"
>
>
> And take a look at :
> Right click My Computer,
> Properties,
> Advanced tab,
> 1st settings button
> Lots of settings
Thanks. Much appreciated.
> > 2) Can we save or export Explorer settings somehow so that in
> > another or future installation of XP we don't have to go through the
> > rigmarole all over again?
>
>
> Which settings ?
Like the above. Anything we tweak XP's Windows Explorer with, hoping that
it's all in one place that we can copy. If I understood correctly, I was
told that we could make Explorer work like in Win98SE. But I'd prefer that
after having done all that work, that I could just backup a file with those
changed settings so that I could apply anywhere I needed to. I guess best
description is, say, when I change things in Outlook in the toolbars, etc.,
I have a bunch of files that I copy (i.e., outcmd.dat and the RWZ file,
etc.). Was hoping there was something similar for XP's settings? I've
never tried to backup an OSs settings like I do with all my MS office apps,
etc., but was hoping that something could be done. It's the only OS where
right from the start, I have to go in and change a whole host of things
before I even use it (as compared with Win98SE's Explorer, for example,
where I just use as is). Anyway, any help in that direction appreciated.
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(Msg. 26) Posted: Fri Nov 24, 2006 2:13 pm
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"Ayush" <ayushmaan.j[aatt]gmail.com> wrote in message
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>
> Replid to [StargateFanFromWork]s message {INLINE}:
> -----------------------------------------------------------
> > 1) i.e., how can we turn off that trotting puppy in the search?
> > Also, is there a way to not have to go through so many screens when
> > searching? That drives me nuts. I much prefer the search in
> > Win98SE; it's utilitarian and functional and gets the job done. I
> > often have to click through several options in XP's and that, too,
> > drives me nuts! <g>
>
> Method 1:
> 1. Click Start > Run
> 2. Type regedit > Click OK
> 3. Navigate to
>
<HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\Cabine
tState>
> 4. On right side, if there is a item named "Use Search Asst", change its
value
> to "no" (without quotes). If that doesn't exist then make a new String
value
> named "Use Search Asst" (without quotes) and set it to no
>
> Method 2:
> Get Tweakui
> Click Explorer
> Tick "Use classic search in explorer"
>
>
> And take a look at :
> Right click My Computer,
> Properties,
> Advanced tab,
> 1st settings button
> Lots of settings
Thanks. Much appreciated.
> > 2) Can we save or export Explorer settings somehow so that in
> > another or future installation of XP we don't have to go through the
> > rigmarole all over again?
>
>
> Which settings ?
Like the above. Anything we tweak XP's Windows Explorer with, hoping that
it's all in one place that we can copy. If I understood correctly, I was
told that we could make Explorer work like in Win98SE. But I'd prefer that
after having done all that work, that I could just backup a file with those
changed settings so that I could apply anywhere I needed to. I guess best
description is, say, when I change things in Outlook in the toolbars, etc.,
I have a bunch of files that I copy (i.e., outcmd.dat and the RWZ file,
etc.). Was hoping there was something similar for XP's settings? I've
never tried to backup an OSs settings like I do with all my MS office apps,
etc., but was hoping that something could be done. It's the only OS where
right from the start, I have to go in and change a whole host of things
before I even use it (as compared with Win98SE's Explorer, for example,
where I just use as is). Anyway, any help in that direction appreciated.
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(Msg. 27) Posted: Fri Nov 24, 2006 2:13 pm
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"Ayush" <ayushmaan.j[aatt]gmail.com> wrote in message
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>
> Replid to [StargateFanFromWork]s message {INLINE}:
> -----------------------------------------------------------
> > 1) i.e., how can we turn off that trotting puppy in the search?
> > Also, is there a way to not have to go through so many screens when
> > searching? That drives me nuts. I much prefer the search in
> > Win98SE; it's utilitarian and functional and gets the job done. I
> > often have to click through several options in XP's and that, too,
> > drives me nuts! <g>
>
> Method 1:
> 1. Click Start > Run
> 2. Type regedit > Click OK
> 3. Navigate to
>
<HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\Cabine
tState>
> 4. On right side, if there is a item named "Use Search Asst", change its
value
> to "no" (without quotes). If that doesn't exist then make a new String
value
> named "Use Search Asst" (without quotes) and set it to no
>
> Method 2:
> Get Tweakui
> Click Explorer
> Tick "Use classic search in explorer"
>
>
> And take a look at :
> Right click My Computer,
> Properties,
> Advanced tab,
> 1st settings button
> Lots of settings
Thanks. Much appreciated.
> > 2) Can we save or export Explorer settings somehow so that in
> > another or future installation of XP we don't have to go through the
> > rigmarole all over again?
>
>
> Which settings ?
Like the above. Anything we tweak XP's Windows Explorer with, hoping that
it's all in one place that we can copy. If I understood correctly, I was
told that we could make Explorer work like in Win98SE. But I'd prefer that
after having done all that work, that I could just backup a file with those
changed settings so that I could apply anywhere I needed to. I guess best
description is, say, when I change things in Outlook in the toolbars, etc.,
I have a bunch of files that I copy (i.e., outcmd.dat and the RWZ file,
etc.). Was hoping there was something similar for XP's settings? I've
never tried to backup an OSs settings like I do with all my MS office apps,
etc., but was hoping that something could be done. It's the only OS where
right from the start, I have to go in and change a whole host of things
before I even use it (as compared with Win98SE's Explorer, for example,
where I just use as is). Anyway, any help in that direction appreciated.
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(Msg. 28) Posted: Fri Nov 24, 2006 2:13 pm
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"Ayush" <ayushmaan.j[aatt]gmail.com> wrote in message
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> Replid to [StargateFanFromWork]s message {INLINE}:
> -----------------------------------------------------------
> > 1) i.e., how can we turn off that trotting puppy in the search?
> > Also, is there a way to not have to go through so many screens when
> > searching? That drives me nuts. I much prefer the search in
> > Win98SE; it's utilitarian and functional and gets the job done. I
> > often have to click through several options in XP's and that, too,
> > drives me nuts! <g>
>
> Method 1:
> 1. Click Start > Run
> 2. Type regedit > Click OK
> 3. Navigate to
>
<HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\Cabine
tState>
> 4. On right side, if there is a item named "Use Search Asst", change its
value
> to "no" (without quotes). If that doesn't exist then make a new String
value
> named "Use Search Asst" (without quotes) and set it to no
>
> Method 2:
> Get Tweakui
> Click Explorer
> Tick "Use classic search in explorer"
>
>
> And take a look at :
> Right click My Computer,
> Properties,
> Advanced tab,
> 1st settings button
> Lots of settings
Thanks. Much appreciated.
> > 2) Can we save or export Explorer settings somehow so that in
> > another or future installation of XP we don't have to go through the
> > rigmarole all over again?
>
>
> Which settings ?
Like the above. Anything we tweak XP's Windows Explorer with, hoping that
it's all in one place that we can copy. If I understood correctly, I was
told that we could make Explorer work like in Win98SE. But I'd prefer that
after having done all that work, that I could just backup a file with those
changed settings so that I could apply anywhere I needed to. I guess best
description is, say, when I change things in Outlook in the toolbars, etc.,
I have a bunch of files that I copy (i.e., outcmd.dat and the RWZ file,
etc.). Was hoping there was something similar for XP's settings? I've
never tried to backup an OSs settings like I do with all my MS office apps,
etc., but was hoping that something could be done. It's the only OS where
right from the start, I have to go in and change a whole host of things
before I even use it (as compared with Win98SE's Explorer, for example,
where I just use as is). Anyway, any help in that direction appreciated.
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(Msg. 29) Posted: Fri Nov 24, 2006 2:13 pm
Post subject: Re: Disabling the "fancy" stuff in Windows Explorer? [Login to view extended thread Info.]
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"Ayush" <ayushmaan.j[aatt]gmail.com> wrote in message
news:ehdmn5%23DHHA.4680@TK2MSFTNGP04.phx.gbl...
>
> Replid to [StargateFanFromWork]s message {INLINE}:
> -----------------------------------------------------------
> > 1) i.e., how can we turn off that trotting puppy in the search?
> > Also, is there a way to not have to go through so many screens when
> > searching? That drives me nuts. I much prefer the search in
> > Win98SE; it's utilitarian and functional and gets the job done. I
> > often have to click through several options in XP's and that, too,
> > drives me nuts! <g>
>
> Method 1:
> 1. Click Start > Run
> 2. Type regedit > Click OK
> 3. Navigate to
>
<HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\Cabine
tState>
> 4. On right side, if there is a item named "Use Search Asst", change its
value
> to "no" (without quotes). If that doesn't exist then make a new String
value
> named "Use Search Asst" (without quotes) and set it to no
>
> Method 2:
> Get Tweakui
> Click Explorer
> Tick "Use classic search in explorer"
>
>
> And take a look at :
> Right click My Computer,
> Properties,
> Advanced tab,
> 1st settings button
> Lots of settings
Thanks. Much appreciated.
> > 2) Can we save or export Explorer settings somehow so that in
> > another or future installation of XP we don't have to go through the
> > rigmarole all over again?
>
>
> Which settings ?
Like the above. Anything we tweak XP's Windows Explorer with, hoping that
it's all in one place that we can copy. If I understood correctly, I was
told that we could make Explorer work like in Win98SE. But I'd prefer that
after having done all that work, that I could just backup a file with those
changed settings so that I could apply anywhere I needed to. I guess best
description is, say, when I change things in Outlook in the toolbars, etc.,
I have a bunch of files that I copy (i.e., outcmd.dat and the RWZ file,
etc.). Was hoping there was something similar for XP's settings? I've
never tried to backup an OSs settings like I do with all my MS office apps,
etc., but was hoping that something could be done. It's the only OS where
right from the start, I have to go in and change a whole host of things
before I even use it (as compared with Win98SE's Explorer, for example,
where I just use as is). Anyway, any help in that direction appreciated.
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(Msg. 30) Posted: Fri Nov 24, 2006 2:13 pm
Post subject: Re: Disabling the "fancy" stuff in Windows Explorer? [Login to view extended thread Info.]
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"Ayush" <ayushmaan.j[aatt]gmail.com> wrote in message
news:ehdmn5%23DHHA.4680@TK2MSFTNGP04.phx.gbl...
>
> Replid to [StargateFanFromWork]s message {INLINE}:
> -----------------------------------------------------------
> > 1) i.e., how can we turn off that trotting puppy in the search?
> > Also, is there a way to not have to go through so many screens when
> > searching? That drives me nuts. I much prefer the search in
> > Win98SE; it's utilitarian and functional and gets the job done. I
> > often have to click through several options in XP's and that, too,
> > drives me nuts! <g>
>
> Method 1:
> 1. Click Start > Run
> 2. Type regedit > Click OK
> 3. Navigate to
>
<HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\Cabine
tState>
> 4. On right side, if there is a item named "Use Search Asst", change its
value
> to "no" (without quotes). If that doesn't exist then make a new String
value
> named "Use Search Asst" (without quotes) and set it to no
>
> Method 2:
> Get Tweakui
> Click Explorer
> Tick "Use classic search in explorer"
>
>
> And take a look at :
> Right click My Computer,
> Properties,
> Advanced tab,
> 1st settings button
> Lots of settings
Thanks. Much appreciated.
> > 2) Can we save or export Explorer settings somehow so that in
> > another or future installation of XP we don't have to go through the
> > rigmarole all over again?
>
>
> Which settings ?
Like the above. Anything we tweak XP's Windows Explorer with, hoping that
it's all in one place that we can copy. If I understood correctly, I was
told that we could make Explorer work like in Win98SE. But I'd prefer that
after having done all that work, that I could just backup a file with those
changed settings so that I could apply anywhere I needed to. I guess best
description is, say, when I change things in Outlook in the toolbars, etc.,
I have a bunch of files that I copy (i.e., outcmd.dat and the RWZ file,
etc.). Was hoping there was something similar for XP's settings? I've
never tried to backup an OSs settings like I do with all my MS office apps,
etc., but was hoping that something could be done. It's the only OS where
right from the start, I have to go in and change a whole host of things
before I even use it (as compared with Win98SE's Explorer, for example,
where I just use as is). Anyway, any help in that direction appreciated.
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