Solved Disabling Library Access from Start menu

[SevenUser09]

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.

 

[Antman]

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

User folders
Show as menu

A possible alternative.

 

[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?

 

[Antman]

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.

 

[SevenUser09]

Just tried and it still keeps the library behavior. Ijust want the links to function as they did in Vista.

 

[Antman]

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.

 

[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?

 

[Antman]

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.

 

[SevenUser09]

I am running Windows 7 Professional x86.

 

[Antman]

Start
Run
winver

lists build number

 

[SevenUser09]

Start
Run
winver

lists build number

7600

 

[Antman]

Cool on the 7600. Certain features in Win 7 change from build to build.

Libraries functions are not controlled in the registry. They are XML driven. I do not recommend playing with the XML file(s).

Will this compromise create the result you seek -

Open the offending Library
Select the folder you do NOT want
Right click
Remove this location from Library
cull the library down to a single folder.

 

[Antman]

For advanced reading, you might check out this series. I am linking you somewhere in the middle. My baby girl is trying to help and I can't focus.

Libraries Under the Hood - Windows 7 for Developers - The Windows Blog

 

[SevenUser09]

I do not mind keeping the libraries I just do not want them accessed from my start menu. So to do that all you need to do is change the link. But I cannot figure out how. I have a feeling this is all that nees done because adding Downloads will take you right to the user folder and bypass any libraries.

 

[SevenUser09]

Has anyone found the registry location for the links yet?

 

[Zidane24]

I apologize but I fail to see the difference between the Documents folder and the Documents library...by default Windows 7 has Public Documents and My Documents the only folders in the Documents library. As such that would be the difference I guess if a difference that could be considered.

 

[Zidane24]

Exactly why do you want this behavior?

 

[SevenUser09]

Because I feel that if I wanted all of my related stuff in one place I would have put it that way. I have my own organization methods and do not want to be forced to use this horrible way or managing files. I just want to be able to directly access my folders anot jump thrugh others, even if they lead there.

 

[Zidane24]

Because I feel that if I wanted all of my related stuff in one place I would have put it that way. I have my own organization methods and do not want to be forced to use this horrible way or managing files. I just want to be able to directly access my folders anot jump thrugh others, even if they lead there.

They best way I know to resolve this is to right click on Documents in the start menu and erase all folders BUT My Documents...That is essentially the My Documents of Vista except it will still be under the Documents Library banner


BTW How is this organization method horrible...unless you are hiding something that the Documents library keeps pulling up

 

[SevenUser09]

It is horrible due to being forced. I know it only uses my documents if that is the only folder added but I still dislike the whole idea. I want to access my folder directly not through another. It seems very redundant to me. I found out how to remove Libraries and Homegroup (another thing I don't use) from Windows Explorer but it still doesn't change the behavior, and will still appear if I enter those folders.