Disabling the "fancy" stuff in Windows Explorer?

"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.

Thanks. D
 >> Stay informed about: Disabling the "fancy" stuff in Windows Explorer? 

"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.

Thanks. D
 >> Stay informed about: Disabling the "fancy" stuff in Windows Explorer? 

"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.

Thanks. D
 >> Stay informed about: Disabling the "fancy" stuff in Windows Explorer? 

"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.

Thanks. D
 >> Stay informed about: Disabling the "fancy" stuff in Windows Explorer? 

"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.

Thanks. D
 >> Stay informed about: Disabling the "fancy" stuff in Windows Explorer? 

"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.

Thanks. D
 >> Stay informed about: Disabling the "fancy" stuff in Windows Explorer? 

"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.

Thanks. D
 >> Stay informed about: Disabling the "fancy" stuff in Windows Explorer? 

"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.

Thanks. D
 >> Stay informed about: Disabling the "fancy" stuff in Windows Explorer? 

"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.

Thanks. D
 >> Stay informed about: Disabling the "fancy" stuff in Windows Explorer? 

"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.

Thanks. D
 >> Stay informed about: Disabling the "fancy" stuff in Windows Explorer? 

"StargateFanFromWork" <NoSpam.TakeThisOut@NoJunk.com> wrote in message
news:u0%23zYy$DHHA.3228@TK2MSFTNGP03.phx.gbl...

[snip]

> > Method 2:
> > Get Tweakui
> > Click Explorer
> > Tick "Use classic search in explorer"

[snip]

Well, took the plunge. I got such a good deal because it's near Xmas and my
new store card comes with 6 months to pay with no interest at this time so I
was able to take the plunge. I have a new computer after 7 years! <vbg> So
would like to really get XP to be less "fluff" and more utiliarian and user
friendly.

To that end, do you recommend any particular version of TweakUI or is the
latest one the best?


*********************
Also, there is one very important question I've never seen asked and was
wondering about. The biggest thing that gets me as a single-PC user is the
concept of profiles. Great if you have more than one person that needs to
use the same computer but a real pain in the neck for single PC owners. I
don't need 'em and can't stand 'em because of that. My boyfriend has his
own computer so I don't need all the involved pathnames and hassles, etc..,
all over the place. Any way to get XP to just work out of C:\Windows, etc.,
like Win98SE does? That's my biggest pet peeve after the search (which this
thread says we can do something about). If I can get simpler paths to work,
I'll be very happy with the new box.

Pls advise and thanks. D
 >> Stay informed about: Disabling the "fancy" stuff in Windows Explorer? 

Profiles in OE is great if your OE crashes for some unknown reason. You can
then merely "Import" your mail, Address Book, folders and all from the
"seemingly" corrupt OE. It happened to me, and scared the life out of me.
Prior to learning how to create a new Profile on OE, I was saving my .dbx
and Address Book (.mwv???) monthly to a folder on my hard drive, because I
organize my mail so it all goes to Folders when it arrives. That which is
not in a folder is rarely opened.
"StargateFanFromWork" <NoSpam.TakeThisOut@NoJunk.com> wrote in message
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> "StargateFanFromWork" <NoSpam.TakeThisOut@NoJunk.com> wrote in message
> news:u0%23zYy$DHHA.3228@TK2MSFTNGP03.phx.gbl...
>
> [snip]
>
>> > Method 2:
>> > Get Tweakui
>> > Click Explorer
>> > Tick "Use classic search in explorer"
>
> [snip]
>
> Well, took the plunge. I got such a good deal because it's near Xmas and
> my
> new store card comes with 6 months to pay with no interest at this time so
> I
> was able to take the plunge. I have a new computer after 7 years! <vbg>
> So
> would like to really get XP to be less "fluff" and more utiliarian and
> user
> friendly.
>
> To that end, do you recommend any particular version of TweakUI or is the
> latest one the best?
>
>
> *********************
> Also, there is one very important question I've never seen asked and was
> wondering about. The biggest thing that gets me as a single-PC user is
> the
> concept of profiles. Great if you have more than one person that needs to
> use the same computer but a real pain in the neck for single PC owners. I
> don't need 'em and can't stand 'em because of that. My boyfriend has his
> own computer so I don't need all the involved pathnames and hassles,
> etc..,
> all over the place. Any way to get XP to just work out of C:\Windows,
> etc.,
> like Win98SE does? That's my biggest pet peeve after the search (which
> this
> thread says we can do something about). If I can get simpler paths to
> work,
> I'll be very happy with the new box.
>
> Pls advise and thanks. D
>
>
 >> Stay informed about: Disabling the "fancy" stuff in Windows Explorer? 

Pappion

User Profile ( or User Account ) for when you log on! Not and Outlook
Express
identity!

--

Hope this helps.

Gerry
~~~~
FCA
Stourport, England

Enquire, plan and execute
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"Pappion" <pappion.RemoveThis@nospamyahoodot.com> wrote in message
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> Profiles in OE is great if your OE crashes for some unknown reason. You
> can then merely "Import" your mail, Address Book, folders and all from the
> "seemingly" corrupt OE. It happened to me, and scared the life out of me.
> Prior to learning how to create a new Profile on OE, I was saving my .dbx
> and Address Book (.mwv???) monthly to a folder on my hard drive, because I
> organize my mail so it all goes to Folders when it arrives. That which is
> not in a folder is rarely opened.
> "StargateFanFromWork" <NoSpam.RemoveThis@NoJunk.com> wrote in message
> news:uf4emMkEHHA.4952@TK2MSFTNGP06.phx.gbl...
>> "StargateFanFromWork" <NoSpam.RemoveThis@NoJunk.com> wrote in message
>> news:u0%23zYy$DHHA.3228@TK2MSFTNGP03.phx.gbl...
>>
>> [snip]
>>
>>> > Method 2:
>>> > Get Tweakui
>>> > Click Explorer
>>> > Tick "Use classic search in explorer"
>>
>> [snip]
>>
>> Well, took the plunge. I got such a good deal because it's near Xmas and
>> my
>> new store card comes with 6 months to pay with no interest at this time
>> so I
>> was able to take the plunge. I have a new computer after 7 years! <vbg>
>> So
>> would like to really get XP to be less "fluff" and more utiliarian and
>> user
>> friendly.
>>
>> To that end, do you recommend any particular version of TweakUI or is the
>> latest one the best?
>>
>>
>> *********************
>> Also, there is one very important question I've never seen asked and was
>> wondering about. The biggest thing that gets me as a single-PC user is
>> the
>> concept of profiles. Great if you have more than one person that needs
>> to
>> use the same computer but a real pain in the neck for single PC owners.
>> I
>> don't need 'em and can't stand 'em because of that. My boyfriend has his
>> own computer so I don't need all the involved pathnames and hassles,
>> etc..,
>> all over the place. Any way to get XP to just work out of C:\Windows,
>> etc.,
>> like Win98SE does? That's my biggest pet peeve after the search (which
>> this
>> thread says we can do something about). If I can get simpler paths to
>> work,
>> I'll be very happy with the new box.
>>
>> Pls advise and thanks. D
>>
>>
>
>
 >> Stay informed about: Disabling the "fancy" stuff in Windows Explorer?