ANN: Classic Shell - start menu and other features

[Ivo]

Check this out: SourceForge.net: Classic Shell: Topic: Where's Sleep? Hibernate? Switch User?

 

[jp777cmoe]

I tried to add the My Computer into the menu but it's just not working. Here is my StartMenuItems.ini


; MAIN_MENU.Items - the structure of the main menu. You can add or remove items here
MAIN_MENU.Items=COLUMN_PADDING, PROGRAMS, COLUMN_BREAK, FAVORITES, DOCUMENTS, SettingsMenu, SearchMenu, HelpItem, RunItem, SEPARATOR, LogOffItem, UndockItem, MyComputerItem, DisconnectItem, ShutdownItem

;MyComputerItem.Link=::{20D04FE0-3AEA-1069-A2D8-08002B30309D}
MyComputerItem.Command=::{20D04FE0-3AEA-1069-A2D8-08002B30309D}
MyComputerItem.Name=$Menu.MyComputer
MyComputerItem.Icon=shell32.dll,8

I tried both the link and the command and they didn't work. Is there a way to have My Computer in startup?

classic shell v2.8.3

 

[jp777cmoe]

anyone?

 

[Ivo]

Sorry for the late reply. I was out of town.
Starting with version 2.8.1 you will have to edit one more setting:

EnableCustomMenu=1

 

[jp777cmoe]

Sorry for the late reply. I was out of town.
Starting with version 2.8.1 you will have to edit one more setting:

EnableCustomMenu=1

Thanks, got it to work.
keep up the good work, I love this shell.

 

[billynomates]

I've only just noticed that my r-click Classic Explorer Bar is greyed out and I can't select it. I can however, access the Explorer Bar settings through the Start Menu shortcut.
I only went to access it because my Explorer Window Titlebar and icon had disappeared. So I un-installed, cleaned up, re-booted and re-installed. The titlebar tweaks returned (and my settings) but the Explorer Bar option is still greyed out.
Am I missing something simple here?

EDIT Using version 2.8.3

 

[Ivo]

Most likely the shell extension is disabled. Try the instructions here: Classic Shell: FAQ

 

[billynomates]

Most likely the shell extension is disabled. Try the instructions here: Classic Shell: FAQ

Ha!! That's what happens when you never use I.E.. You don't know what the Add-ons are!!
Cheers Ivo! Sorted.

 

[jp777cmoe]

Another thing is that I cannot right click Computer
The icon is there and the link works but can't right click it.

MyComputerItem.Command=::{20D04FE0-3AEA-1069-A2D8-08002B30309D}
MyComputerItem.Name=Computer
MyComputerItem.Icon=shell32.dll,16

 

[Ivo]

Well, command items don't have right-click menus. Instead of .Commmand try .Link=::{.... Then the start menu will understand that you want to create a link to a folder, and you will get the folder's context menu when you right-click.

 

[Greg S]

I'm trying to create a spacing void between some custom added toolbar buttons by using a transparent icon. It works fine except that the hover image appears over the blank icon when mouse hovering it. Is there a property to use to create a blank space between icons?

 

[Ivo]

Try SEPARATOR, like this:
ToolbarItems=Item1, Item2, SEPARATOR, item3, ...

 

[Greg S]

Try SEPARATOR, like this:
ToolbarItems=Item1, Item2, SEPARATOR, item3, ...

Yeah, I'm trying to do it without the separator being visible. If I had a command to something that was permanently disabled, it would work. I think it would because I don't get the hover image on the disabled up button.

 

[Ivo]

Well, the separators are the recommended way to add gaps to the toolbar. If you don't like how they look, well, too bad. No, not really . There are 2 things you can do:

1) Edit your Windows theme to make the separators blank.

2) Use a special command, lets call it dummy_command1, and then add a DWORD value dummy_command1 to HKCU\Software\IvoSoft\ClassicExplorer and set it to 1. Use a different command name for every "button" you like to disable (you can't have 2 buttons using the same command)

 

[Greg S]

If you don't like how they look, well, too bad. No, not really .

Lol, It's hard to please everyone ain't brother? Worked like charm and adding Rep
Thanks!

 

[sgk12m]

Hi Ivo, I must say I'm really impressed by your work, it's just amazing .For a long time I've dreamed of old school "UP" button now thanks to you, it finally came back to me. Thank you very much !
One question: Is there anyway for me to go "up" by hitting "backspace" button, that would be awesome.

 

[Ivo]

You can try editing the accelerator table #256 in browseui.dll.mui file. I haven't tried this myself, but there is a good chance it will work.

 

[tux]

Sorry for not posting here lately. Anyway, I keep an eye on Classic Shell. Thank you for still working hard to make it rock!

 

[sgk12m]

You can try editing the accelerator table #256 in browseui.dll.mui file. I haven't tried this myself, but there is a good chance it will work.

That sounds too complicated for me , I'm just an ordinary user, not a pro like you :">. So could you pls explain to me the way to edit the accelerator table #256 in browseui.dll.mui file or could you just consider it an option for the next release, I will really appreciate it. Thank you.

 

[Benjamin Hall]

I'm not a fan of older looks; in fact, I'm always trying to create a newer, sleeker, more modern look that nobody else has, so they can look at it and go "woah.."
But I will admit, you've done a superb job on this classic theme. I tested it, and I'm quite impressed! You should make it so it can be used on XP. I have a few customers who use XP that want the older look with newer functionality.