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dragotron

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WHenever I go to open a file in most programs. Windows 7 has a standard window. On the left side there are always 5 links

-Recent Search
-Desktop
-Libraries
-Computer
-Network

I'm just wondering how I can add my own links here. Or perhaps turn on Recent places. I imagine recent places doesn't work because I turned off "Recent files" So maybe I can add my own links instead?
 

My Computer

OS
W7
CPU
Core 2 Duo e7200 2.53ghz
Motherboard
Asus P5NE-sli
Memory
4gb
Graphics Card(s)
Geforce 8600 GTS
anyonez?
 

My Computer

OS
W7
CPU
Core 2 Duo e7200 2.53ghz
Motherboard
Asus P5NE-sli
Memory
4gb
Graphics Card(s)
Geforce 8600 GTS
Well, if you have a "Favorites" entry there, just drag whatever you want into it, like a shortcut, or you can open the start menu, pick the button on there you want to add, and drag it over to the favorites category (move it to the spot you want and make sure you see a black line between the above and below links)... That might help for what you need. :p
 

My Computer

Computer type
PC/Desktop
Computer Manufacturer/Model Number
Custom built
OS
Windows 8 Pro 64-bit
CPU
Intel Core i7 950 @4.4GHz
Motherboard
EVGA 131-GT-E767
Memory
12GB DDR3 1333MHz @1400 (9-9-9-24)
Graphics Card(s)
2x AMD Radeon HD 6770
Sound Card
Sound Blaster Audigy
Monitor(s) Displays
Acer S231HL + Acer E19T5W
Screen Resolution
1920x1080 + 1440x900
Hard Drives
128GB Samsung 840 Pro
1TB Seagate Barracuda 7200RPM 64mb
500GB Seagate Barracuda 7200RPM 16mb
PSU
Corsair GS800
Case
Custom-made
Cooling
CM Hyper212+, lots of fans
Keyboard
NMB RT8255C+
Mouse
Func MS-3
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30/1.5
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Microsoft Security Essentials/Spybot SD/Malwarebytes
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Google Chrome
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Onkyo TX-27 receiver & two Realistic Optimus T100s.
WHenever I go to open a file in most programs. Windows 7 has a standard window. On the left side there are always 5 links

-Recent Search
-Desktop
-Libraries
-Computer
-Network

I'm just wondering how I can add my own links here. Or perhaps turn on Recent places. I imagine recent places doesn't work because I turned off "Recent files" So maybe I can add my own links instead?

You can use Places for that. It lets you select locations for the five links on the left.
 

My Computer

Computer type
Laptop
Computer Manufacturer/Model Number
HP EliteBook 8530w Mobile Workstation
OS
Windows 7 Ultimate x64 (XP, 98SE, 95, 3.11, DOS 7.10 on VM) + Ubuntu 10.04 LTS Lucid Lynx
CPU
Intel Core 2 Duo Processor P8600 (2.40 GHz, 3 MB L2 cache)
Motherboard
Mobile Intel PM45 Express Chipset ICH9M-Enhanced
Memory
4GB 800 MHz DDR2 SDRAM
Graphics Card(s)
ATI Mobility FireGL V5700 with 256 MB
Sound Card
SoundMAX Integrated Digital HD Audio
Monitor(s) Displays
15.4-inch WXGA anti-glare (1280 x 800 resolution)
Screen Resolution
1280 x 800
Hard Drives
500GB + 1TB
Mouse
Synaptics PS/2 Port Touchpad, USB Mouse
Internet Speed
4 Mbps
Antivirus
MSE
Browser
Firefox, Chrome, IE
Other Info
Authentec AES2810 Fingerprint Reader
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