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Windows 7 - Can't rename shortcut in Start Menu |
09-14-2010
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Can't rename shortcut in Start Menu
I tried to change the first letter, on the start menu shortcuts, and get M instead m
But is not working.
Any ideas why ? Thanks.
| My System Specs | | OS Windows 7 Ultimate x64
CPU Intel7 920@2.67 Ghz
Motherboard Gigabyte GA-EX58-UD5
Memory 7 GB DDR3
Graphics Card GTX 285 PNY
Sound Card SoundBlaster X-FI XtremeGamer
Monitor(s) Displays Samsung 2443BW
Screen Resolution 1920 x 1200
PSU Corsair 650 W
Case Cooler Master HAF 922
Hard Drives 2 x Western Digital 6400 AAKS
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09-14-2010
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#2 | |
Windows 7 Ultimate x64 SP1 |
Hello Stereo,
I do not know what you are referring to. Could you give more details and explain what you are talking about?  | | My System Specs | | System Manufacturer/Model Number Self built custom
OS Windows 7 Ultimate x64 SP1
CPU Intel i7-980X 3.3 Ghz (3.48 Ghz OC'd)
Motherboard ASUS P6X58D Premium
Memory 12 GB (2GBx6) DDR3 PC3-16000 2000 MHz Kingston HyperX
Graphics Card Sapphire HD5870 Eyefinity 6 2GB
Sound Card Realtek HD Audio ALC889 Integrated Chip
Monitor(s) Displays 3x 27" Asus VE278Q
Screen Resolution 1920x1080
Keyboard Logitech Cordless Desktop MX 5500 Revolution
Mouse Logitech Cordless Desktop MX 5500 Revolution
PSU OCZ Series Gold OCZZ1000M 1000W
Case Corsair Obsidian 800D
Cooling Thermalright Ultra 120 Extreme Copper CPU heat sink w/120 MM
Hard Drives 160GB OCZ RevoDrive X2
** 2 x 1TB Samsung HDD HD154UI SATA
Internet Speed 50 Mb/s Download and 2 Mb/s Upload
Other Info Microsoft LifeCam Cinema
** Lite-On iHBS212 12x BD Writer
** Samsung CLX-3175FW Printer
** Netgear WNDR3800 Router
** Motorola SBG6580 Cable Modem
** 2x APC Back-UPS XS 1500
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09-14-2010
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#3 | |
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Quote: Originally Posted by Brink  Hello Stereo,
I do not know what you are referring to. Could you give more details and explain what you are talking about? Okay, Brink.
Look, for example : i have in the Start Menu, the Acronis shortcut.
I wanted to rename it "ACRONIS" but is not possible ( caps lock problem in OS ? )
Now is "Acronis"
Can i rename it ACRONIS ??  | | My System Specs | | OS Windows 7 Ultimate x64
CPU Intel7 920@2.67 Ghz
Motherboard Gigabyte GA-EX58-UD5
Memory 7 GB DDR3
Graphics Card GTX 285 PNY
Sound Card SoundBlaster X-FI XtremeGamer
Monitor(s) Displays Samsung 2443BW
Screen Resolution 1920 x 1200
PSU Corsair 650 W
Case Cooler Master HAF 922
Hard Drives 2 x Western Digital 6400 AAKS
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09-14-2010
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#4 | |
Windows 7 Ultimate x64 SP1 |
Stereo,
That description is much better. 
The issue is that the file names are not case sensitive in Windows 7, so whether it's all capitalized or lower case, Windows 7 sees the name as the same so it doesn't think you are actually renaming it.
To workaround this, rename it to Acronis1, then rename it again to ACRONIS so Windows 7 will see it as an actual change and allow it.
Hope this helps,
Shawn | | My System Specs | | System Manufacturer/Model Number Self built custom
OS Windows 7 Ultimate x64 SP1
CPU Intel i7-980X 3.3 Ghz (3.48 Ghz OC'd)
Motherboard ASUS P6X58D Premium
Memory 12 GB (2GBx6) DDR3 PC3-16000 2000 MHz Kingston HyperX
Graphics Card Sapphire HD5870 Eyefinity 6 2GB
Sound Card Realtek HD Audio ALC889 Integrated Chip
Monitor(s) Displays 3x 27" Asus VE278Q
Screen Resolution 1920x1080
Keyboard Logitech Cordless Desktop MX 5500 Revolution
Mouse Logitech Cordless Desktop MX 5500 Revolution
PSU OCZ Series Gold OCZZ1000M 1000W
Case Corsair Obsidian 800D
Cooling Thermalright Ultra 120 Extreme Copper CPU heat sink w/120 MM
Hard Drives 160GB OCZ RevoDrive X2
** 2 x 1TB Samsung HDD HD154UI SATA
Internet Speed 50 Mb/s Download and 2 Mb/s Upload
Other Info Microsoft LifeCam Cinema
** Lite-On iHBS212 12x BD Writer
** Samsung CLX-3175FW Printer
** Netgear WNDR3800 Router
** Motorola SBG6580 Cable Modem
** 2x APC Back-UPS XS 1500
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09-15-2010
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#5 | |
Vista Ultimate 32 bit, Win 7 Pro 32 bit, Win 7 Pro 64 bit |
You will admit that the start menu are shortcuts, so any change here will change any s/cut you have on your desktop.
In Start menu Right click s/cut to change>Properties, select General, replace any text in top box to what you require OK.
You'll find its disappeared out of start menu but desktop shortcut has changed, Right click>Pin to Start menu.
East-peasy | | My System Specs | | System Manufacturer/Model Number Home build.
OS Vista Ultimate 32 bit, Win 7 Pro 32 bit, Win 7 Pro 64 bit
CPU Intel i5 CPU 750 @ 2.67 GHZ, OC 3.7 GHZ
Motherboard Asus P7P55D
Memory 4 Gig
Graphics Card Nvidia GeForce GTS450
Monitor(s) Displays Acer 24"
Screen Resolution 1440 x 900
PSU 650
Case Antec Nine Hundred Two
Hard Drives 1000 GIG
1000 GIG
Internet Speed 14 MB (APPROX)
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09-15-2010
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#6 | |
Vista Ultimate 32 bit, Win 7 Pro 32 bit, Win 7 Pro 64 bit |
Its strange but renaming a desktop item won't change the Start menu, but changing the Start menu item alters the desktop one. | | My System Specs | | System Manufacturer/Model Number Home build.
OS Vista Ultimate 32 bit, Win 7 Pro 32 bit, Win 7 Pro 64 bit
CPU Intel i5 CPU 750 @ 2.67 GHZ, OC 3.7 GHZ
Motherboard Asus P7P55D
Memory 4 Gig
Graphics Card Nvidia GeForce GTS450
Monitor(s) Displays Acer 24"
Screen Resolution 1440 x 900
PSU 650
Case Antec Nine Hundred Two
Hard Drives 1000 GIG
1000 GIG
Internet Speed 14 MB (APPROX)
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09-15-2010
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#7 | |
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Quote: Originally Posted by Brink Stereo,
That description is much better.
The issue is that the file names are not case sensitive in Windows 7, so whether it's all capitalized or lower case, Windows 7 sees the name as the same so it doesn't think you are actually renaming it.
To workaround this, rename it to Acronis1, then rename it again to ACRONIS so Windows 7 will see it as an actual change and allow it.
Hope this helps,
Shawn Thanks, Brink.
Now is working well.  | | My System Specs | | OS Windows 7 Ultimate x64
CPU Intel7 920@2.67 Ghz
Motherboard Gigabyte GA-EX58-UD5
Memory 7 GB DDR3
Graphics Card GTX 285 PNY
Sound Card SoundBlaster X-FI XtremeGamer
Monitor(s) Displays Samsung 2443BW
Screen Resolution 1920 x 1200
PSU Corsair 650 W
Case Cooler Master HAF 922
Hard Drives 2 x Western Digital 6400 AAKS
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09-15-2010
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#8 | |
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Can't rename....
Quote: Originally Posted by stereo I tried to change the first letter, on the start menu shortcuts, and get M instead m
But is not working.
Any ideas why ? Thanks. Pls explain your problem in detail so that we can help you in a much better way...  | | My System Specs | | |
09-15-2010
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#9 | |
Windows 7 Ultimate x64 SP1 |
Quote: Originally Posted by stereo
Quote: Originally Posted by Brink Stereo,
That description is much better.
The issue is that the file names are not case sensitive in Windows 7, so whether it's all capitalized or lower case, Windows 7 sees the name as the same so it doesn't think you are actually renaming it.
To workaround this, rename it to Acronis1, then rename it again to ACRONIS so Windows 7 will see it as an actual change and allow it.
Hope this helps,
Shawn Thanks, Brink.
Now is working well. You're most welcome Stereo. | | My System Specs | | System Manufacturer/Model Number Self built custom
OS Windows 7 Ultimate x64 SP1
CPU Intel i7-980X 3.3 Ghz (3.48 Ghz OC'd)
Motherboard ASUS P6X58D Premium
Memory 12 GB (2GBx6) DDR3 PC3-16000 2000 MHz Kingston HyperX
Graphics Card Sapphire HD5870 Eyefinity 6 2GB
Sound Card Realtek HD Audio ALC889 Integrated Chip
Monitor(s) Displays 3x 27" Asus VE278Q
Screen Resolution 1920x1080
Keyboard Logitech Cordless Desktop MX 5500 Revolution
Mouse Logitech Cordless Desktop MX 5500 Revolution
PSU OCZ Series Gold OCZZ1000M 1000W
Case Corsair Obsidian 800D
Cooling Thermalright Ultra 120 Extreme Copper CPU heat sink w/120 MM
Hard Drives 160GB OCZ RevoDrive X2
** 2 x 1TB Samsung HDD HD154UI SATA
Internet Speed 50 Mb/s Download and 2 Mb/s Upload
Other Info Microsoft LifeCam Cinema
** Lite-On iHBS212 12x BD Writer
** Samsung CLX-3175FW Printer
** Netgear WNDR3800 Router
** Motorola SBG6580 Cable Modem
** 2x APC Back-UPS XS 1500
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