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Windows 7 - Disabling Library Access from Start menu



 
08-23-2009   #1
SevenUser09


 

Disabling Library Access from Start menu

I do not want to use the libraries if I go to start and click documents,pictures, etc to go to my user folder quivalent of them. is there a way to change it? I don't care if they are in explorer I just don't want them when I click my user folder links. This really makes me want to go back to vista and is the one feature that is really causing me to not give 7 a chance. all the other little stuff i don't like i can get used to but not this.

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08-23-2009   #2


 


Start Menu Properties
Do not show Pix, Docs, Music etc.

User folders
Show as menu

A possible alternative.
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08-23-2009   #3
SevenUser09


 


But is it possible to have documents and such listed but have it to go to the folder? Wouldn't displayign as a menu still use the library?
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08-23-2009   #4


 


Quote   Quote: Originally Posted by SevenUser09 View Post
But is it possible to have documents and such listed but have it to go to the folder? Wouldn't displayign as a menu still use the library?
But is it possible to have documents and such listed but have it to go to the folder?

Development is underway.

Wouldn't displayign as a menu still use the library?
Is your hand or mouse broken? Try it.
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08-23-2009   #5
SevenUser09


 


Just tried and it still keeps the library behavior. Ijust want the links to function as they did in Vista.
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08-23-2009   #6


 


Confirming - you cascaded User folder to reveal Docs, Pix, etc and when you click one the library opens?

Not here. This is worth exploring (pun).

I will not assist you further unless you fill out your system specs.
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08-23-2009   #7
SevenUser09


 


Alright I have noticed that if you add Downloads to the start menu it goes right to the folder. This would imply there being a registry entry somewhere that controls the link. Any idea where I might start searching for it?
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08-23-2009   #8


 


What build of 7 are you on?

I am buying time. Checking reg. -

Also, the kids want to go swimming. I might be gone shorlty. Because you filled out your specs, now many knowledgeable SF members can help.
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08-23-2009   #9
SevenUser09


 


I am running Windows 7 Professional x86.
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08-23-2009   #10


 


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