Pretty stupid Windows question.

rm' · 14th August 2002, 11:21

I'm used to using large icons for the start menu (just goes with the whole mickey mouse UI a whole lot better) like so:

Problem is, the programs menu uses small icons, so it looks a bit odd:

I've been trying for ages, but I just can't seem to figure out how to use large icons. I bet there's some kind of a registry hack, or something like that...

While I'm asking questions about Windows UI oddities, how do you detach a tool bar from the taskbar (namely, the quicklaunch tool bar)? I remember easily doing it in win2k, but can't seem to do it in XP (and no, I don't have the taskbar locked).

Kaboon · 14th August 2002, 11:34

Use the SEARCH!!

PS. J/K! I hope that fixed your problem man!

rm' · 14th August 2002, 11:39

None of the results tell me anything I don't already know

Atmo · 14th August 2002, 11:45

Large icons: Not sure...never seen it done, may not be possible.

Quick launch: right click the taskbar, go to properties, untic 'show quick launch'

[edit] Read it wrong, just drag it onto the desktop rm' i just tried it and it works fine. [/edit]

Lapikas · 14th August 2002, 11:49

Detach quicklaunch.. Drag?
Just drag it where there is no icon on it.

rm' · 14th August 2002, 11:50

By detach, I mean have it float around on the desktop, not removal.

Not possible, you say? I was afraid of that... maybe I'll go back to using an alternate shell.

edit: I'm an idiot... I was dragging on the wrong part of the quicklaunch bar... the seem to have changed it. You used to be able to click and drag anywhere. Now, you have to click and drag the divider.

Lapikas · 14th August 2002, 11:58

Shit happens...

fwgx · 14th August 2002, 13:10

What is this ex pee you talk of?
j/k
I don't get what the icon problem is, surely full icon sized icons would look awful on the startmenu? You can right click the taskbar and goto properties and select small startmenu, if that's what you mean, maybe it needs unchecking. Otherwise i'm flumoxed

Twinsen · 14th August 2002, 16:35

huh?

you can't.

i have also tryed it but it's impossible.

T.

liquidmotion · 14th August 2002, 19:07

i want to have my quicklaunch docked to the top of my screen, how can i do that?

Merlin · 14th August 2002, 20:16

I got around that there issue by using the classic-style Windows start menu... it's just personal taste, but I find it easier to use that way.

Upgrading to XP took three and a half hours on monday night. It then took a further two hours to remove all the crap I didn't want in the first place - like the double-size start menu. And it annoys me that I can't free up some 25MB+ of disk space by removing the "tour", because windows just cries and demands you put it back.

Oh, and what's Build 2600? Why is this on my desktop?

dylman · 14th August 2002, 20:22

Quote:

Originally posted by Kolbeinn

Oh, and what's Build 2600? Why is this on my desktop?

Build 2600 is the version number of Windows XP. Don't know why it's on your desktop, but download TweakUI to get rid of it (on the General tab). TweakUI is essential anyway, for many reasons.

Twinsen · 14th August 2002, 20:31

Quote:

Originally posted by liquidmotion
i want to have my quicklaunch docked to the top of my screen, how can i do that?

It's simple, liquidmotion... just undock it, move it at the
top of your screen, and then dock it again.

why there isn't a Windows forum? (i could moderate it)

T.

UnityWithoutMS · 14th August 2002, 21:45

If they'd deliver some good software... but no, the normal M$ stuff again... They'll just never learn it. Anyone in here for linux?

liquidmotion · 14th August 2002, 22:17

Quote:

Originally posted by Kolbeinn
And it annoys me that I can't free up some 25MB+ of disk space...

if you have to struggle for 25mb of disk space, you shouldn't be using XP.

i didn't think many people had to scrounge for free space anymore, what with the large capacity cheap-ass drives these days

Twinsen: how do i undock it?

rm' · 14th August 2002, 22:25

Quote:

Originally posted by dylman

Build 2600 is the version number of Windows XP. Don't know why it's on your desktop, but download TweakUI to get rid of it (on the General tab). TweakUI is essential anyway, for many reasons.

Or, open up regedit, hit F3, and type "paintdesktop".

dylman · 14th August 2002, 22:40

Quote:

Originally posted by rm'

Or, open up regedit, hit F3, and type "paintdesktop".

Regedit scares me.

liquidmotion · 15th August 2002, 05:21

someone? how do i undock the quick launch and dock to the top of my screen?

Twinsen · 15th August 2002, 07:32

Quote:

Originally posted by Sawg

Regedit is your friend. I love regedit.
It is fun to go inkt HKR and much around with assoiations. A lot quicker and nicer then Folder Options.

Just delete everything you don't think reliable and then reboot.

If you think that it's hard, try to boot your OS again.

Twinsen · 15th August 2002, 07:34

Well.... At least you would feel free without having windows...

14th August 2002, 11:21	#1
rm' Banned Join Date: Jul 2000 Posts: 11,361	Pretty stupid Windows question. I'm used to using large icons for the start menu (just goes with the whole mickey mouse UI a whole lot better) like so: Problem is, the programs menu uses small icons, so it looks a bit odd: I've been trying for ages, but I just can't seem to figure out how to use large icons. I bet there's some kind of a registry hack, or something like that... While I'm asking questions about Windows UI oddities, how do you detach a tool bar from the taskbar (namely, the quicklaunch tool bar)? I remember easily doing it in win2k, but can't seem to do it in XP (and no, I don't have the taskbar locked).

14th August 2002, 11:34	#2
Kaboon Moderator Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: Netherlands Posts: 2,494	Use the SEARCH!! PS. J/K! I hope that fixed your problem man! berkenpi.es

14th August 2002, 11:45	#4
Atmo The Freak (Forum King) Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Australia Posts: 9,400	Large icons: Not sure...never seen it done, may not be possible. Quick launch: right click the taskbar, go to properties, untic 'show quick launch' [edit] Read it wrong, just drag it onto the desktop rm' i just tried it and it works fine. [/edit] :Psykotech:

14th August 2002, 11:49	#5
Lapikas Major Dude Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: the other side.. Posts: 670	Detach quicklaunch.. Drag? Just drag it where there is no icon on it. The requested SIG could not be retrieved

14th August 2002, 11:58	#7
Lapikas Major Dude Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: the other side.. Posts: 670	Shit happens... The requested SIG could not be retrieved

14th August 2002, 11:39	#3
rm' Banned Join Date: Jul 2000 Posts: 11,361	None of the results tell me anything I don't already know

14th August 2002, 11:50	#6
rm' Banned Join Date: Jul 2000 Posts: 11,361	By detach, I mean have it float around on the desktop, not removal. Not possible, you say? I was afraid of that... maybe I'll go back to using an alternate shell. edit: I'm an idiot... I was dragging on the wrong part of the quicklaunch bar... the seem to have changed it. You used to be able to click and drag anywhere. Now, you have to click and drag the divider.

14th August 2002, 13:10	#8
fwgx Rudolf the Red. (Forum King) Join Date: Nov 2000 Posts: 9,314	What is this ex pee you talk of? j/k I don't get what the icon problem is, surely full icon sized icons would look awful on the startmenu? You can right click the taskbar and goto properties and select small startmenu, if that's what you mean, maybe it needs unchecking. Otherwise i'm flumoxed "We think science is interesting and if you disagree, you can fuck off."

14th August 2002, 16:35	#9
Twinsen Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: nowhere Posts: 127	huh? you can't. i have also tryed it but it's impossible. T. Tell me Twinsen: did you find something to cure the Dino-Fly?

14th August 2002, 19:07	#10
liquidmotion Smokes Two Joints Beta Team Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: SFBA Posts: 3,680	i want to have my quicklaunch docked to the top of my screen, how can i do that? For a good time: shup \| stashbox \| my homepage

14th August 2002, 20:16	#11
Merlin ¯¯¯¯¯¯¯ (Forum King) Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Manchester Posts: 4,209	I got around that there issue by using the classic-style Windows start menu... it's just personal taste, but I find it easier to use that way. Upgrading to XP took three and a half hours on monday night. It then took a further two hours to remove all the crap I didn't want in the first place - like the double-size start menu. And it annoys me that I can't free up some 25MB+ of disk space by removing the "tour", because windows just cries and demands you put it back. Oh, and what's Build 2600? Why is this on my desktop? as he faced the sun, he cast no shadow __________________

14th August 2002, 21:45	#14
UnityWithoutMS Junior Member Join Date: Aug 2002 Posts: 11	M$ again... If they'd deliver some good software... but no, the normal M$ stuff again... They'll just never learn it. Anyone in here for linux?

15th August 2002, 05:21	#18
liquidmotion Smokes Two Joints Beta Team Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: SFBA Posts: 3,680	someone? how do i undock the quick launch and dock to the top of my screen? For a good time: shup \| stashbox \| my homepage

15th August 2002, 07:34	#20
Twinsen Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: nowhere Posts: 127	Well.... At least you would feel free without having windows... Tell me Twinsen: did you find something to cure the Dino-Fly?

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