Go Back   Technology Questions > Software Questions > Operating System Questions > Windows XP

Windows XP Discuss the Microsoft Windows XP Operating System

Reply
 
LinkBack Thread Tools
  #1 (permalink)  
Old 02-08-2007, 05:03 PM
C Kreskay
Tablet PC Guest
 
Posts: n/a
quick launch default of 3 icons to 4 icons?

hi, I take it it is a registry entry to change the quicklaunch menu from 3
default shown icons, I'd like to change that to 4, so that when the systray
expands, 4 icons slides along with the expansion instead of 3?

--
Remove the _CURSING to reply to me

"There are two golden rules for an orchestra: start together and finish
together. The public doesn't give a **** what happens in between." - Sir
Thomas Beecham


Digg this Post!Add Post to del.icio.usBookmark Post in TechnoratiFurl this Post!
Reply With Quote

 
Old 02-08-2007, 05:03 PM
Xploder HD Movie Player for PS3. Manage, convert and transfer media files between the PC and PS3.
  #2 (permalink)  
Old 02-08-2007, 05:36 PM
Uncle Grumpy
Tablet PC Guest
 
Posts: n/a
Re: quick launch default of 3 icons to 4 icons?

"C Kreskay" <ckreskay_CURSEING@dodo.com.au> wrote:

>hi, I take it it is a registry entry to change the quicklaunch menu from 3
>default shown icons, I'd like to change that to 4, so that when the systray
>expands, 4 icons slides along with the expansion instead of 3?


I have 26 in my quick launch area, and 14 in my systray.

Never touched the registry.

You can do it.
Digg this Post!Add Post to del.icio.usBookmark Post in TechnoratiFurl this Post!
Reply With Quote

  #3 (permalink)  
Old 02-08-2007, 06:04 PM
Rock
Tablet PC Guest
 
Posts: n/a
Re: quick launch default of 3 icons to 4 icons?

"C Kreskay" wrote

> hi, I take it it is a registry entry to change the quicklaunch menu from 3
> default shown icons, I'd like to change that to 4, so that when the
> systray expands, 4 icons slides along with the expansion instead of 3?
>
> --
> Remove the _CURSING to reply to me
>
> "There are two golden rules for an orchestra: start together and finish
> together. The public doesn't give a **** what happens in between." - Sir
> Thomas Beecham



Just drag what you want to the QuickLaunch bar.

--
Rock [MVP - User/Shell]

Digg this Post!Add Post to del.icio.usBookmark Post in TechnoratiFurl this Post!
Reply With Quote

  #4 (permalink)  
Old 02-08-2007, 10:49 PM
C Kreskay
Tablet PC Guest
 
Posts: n/a
Re: quick launch default of 3 icons to 4 icons?

Quoth The Raven; Rock <rock@nospam.net> in
<e72Sv2%23SHHA.2212@TK2MSFTNGP02.phx.gbl>
> "C Kreskay" wrote
>
>> hi, I take it it is a registry entry to change the quicklaunch menu
>> from 3 default shown icons, I'd like to change that to 4, so that
>> when the systray expands, 4 icons slides along with the expansion
>> instead of 3?
>> --
>> Remove the _CURSING to reply to me
>>
>> "There are two golden rules for an orchestra: start together and
>> finish together. The public doesn't give a **** what happens in
>> between." - Sir Thomas Beecham

>
>
> Just drag what you want to the QuickLaunch bar.


sorry. I don't mean adding stuff to the tool bar, but adjusting how many
icons are displayed by default.

when the systray expands from right to left, the "right aligned" quicklaunch
toolbar will shift right to left as well. it always keeps 3 icons displayed
as the quicklaunch toolbar shrinks.

what I want to do is ensure 4 icons are kept displayed instead of the
default 3. I want to change the toolbar behaviour.


--
I the _CURSING to reply to me

If today was a fish, I'd throw it back in !


Digg this Post!Add Post to del.icio.usBookmark Post in TechnoratiFurl this Post!
Reply With Quote

  #5 (permalink)  
Old 02-08-2007, 11:01 PM
Rock
Tablet PC Guest
 
Posts: n/a
Re: quick launch default of 3 icons to 4 icons?

"C Kreskay" <ckreskay_CURSEING@dodo.com.au> wrote

> Quoth The Raven; Rock <rock@nospam.net>


>> "C Kreskay" wrote
>>
>>> hi, I take it it is a registry entry to change the quicklaunch menu
>>> from 3 default shown icons, I'd like to change that to 4, so that
>>> when the systray expands, 4 icons slides along with the expansion
>>> instead of 3?
>>> --
>>> Remove the _CURSING to reply to me
>>>
>>> "There are two golden rules for an orchestra: start together and
>>> finish together. The public doesn't give a **** what happens in
>>> between." - Sir Thomas Beecham

>>
>>
>> Just drag what you want to the QuickLaunch bar.

>
> sorry. I don't mean adding stuff to the tool bar, but adjusting how many
> icons are displayed by default.
>
> when the systray expands from right to left, the "right aligned"
> quicklaunch toolbar will shift right to left as well. it always keeps 3
> icons displayed as the quicklaunch toolbar shrinks.
>
> what I want to do is ensure 4 icons are kept displayed instead of the
> default 3. I want to change the toolbar behaviour.


So you moved the quick launch to the right side next to the notification
area (that's what it's called). Why not just leave it on the left side of
the taskbar, next to start? In any event, sorry I don't know how to do what
you're asking. Maybe someone else will jump in here.

--
Rock [MVP - User/Shell]

Digg this Post!Add Post to del.icio.usBookmark Post in TechnoratiFurl this Post!
Reply With Quote

  #6 (permalink)  
Old 02-09-2007, 12:31 AM
Uncle Grumpy
Tablet PC Guest
 
Posts: n/a
Re: quick launch default of 3 icons to 4 icons?

"C Kreskay" <ckreskay_CURSEING@dodo.com.au> wrote:

>what I want to do is ensure 4 icons are kept displayed instead of the
>default 3. I want to change the toolbar behaviour.


Unlock the toolbar, set things the way you want them, lock it.
Digg this Post!Add Post to del.icio.usBookmark Post in TechnoratiFurl this Post!
Reply With Quote

  #7 (permalink)  
Old 02-09-2007, 03:32 AM
C Kreskay
Tablet PC Guest
 
Posts: n/a
Re: quick launch default of 3 icons to 4 icons?

Quoth The Raven; Uncle Grumpy <unclegrumpy@ameritech.net> in
<1ubos2d0894v7g57e989renljt5k5gj6jp@4ax.com>
> "C Kreskay" <ckreskay_CURSEING@dodo.com.au> wrote:
>
>>what I want to do is ensure 4 icons are kept displayed instead of the
>>default 3. I want to change the toolbar behaviour.

>
> Unlock the toolbar, set things the way you want them, lock it.


yes, I am way ahead of you. the setting I want can not be changed through
any UI. I am hoping some one knows the registry settings to adjust.

--
Remove the _CURSING to reply to me

When you choose the lesser of two evils, always remember that it is
still an evil. - Max Lerner


Digg this Post!Add Post to del.icio.usBookmark Post in TechnoratiFurl this Post!
Reply With Quote

  #8 (permalink)  
Old 02-09-2007, 07:32 AM
Uncle Grumpy
Tablet PC Guest
 
Posts: n/a
Re: quick launch default of 3 icons to 4 icons?

"C Kreskay" <ckreskay_CURSEING@dodo.com.au> wrote:

>>>what I want to do is ensure 4 icons are kept displayed instead of the
>>>default 3. I want to change the toolbar behaviour.

>>
>> Unlock the toolbar, set things the way you want them, lock it.

>
>yes, I am way ahead of you. the setting I want can not be changed through
>any UI. I am hoping some one knows the registry settings to adjust.


My guess is that you're the only one here who is that obsessed with
their toolbar to have looked that deeply into it.
Digg this Post!Add Post to del.icio.usBookmark Post in TechnoratiFurl this Post!
Reply With Quote

  #9 (permalink)  
Old 02-09-2007, 10:47 AM
Nightowl
Tablet PC Guest
 
Posts: n/a
Re: quick launch default of 3 icons to 4 icons?

Rock <rock@nospam.net> wrote on Thu, 8 Feb 2007:

>> what I want to do is ensure 4 icons are kept displayed instead of the
>>default 3. I want to change the toolbar behaviour.


Not quite sure I understand what the problem is. . . I have four icons
displayed permanently in my Quick Launch bar. I have mine on the left of
the Taskbar, but the Quick Launch doesn't "shrink" and hide any icons as
the Taskbar fills up with running programs.

It might be a bit hard to see, depending on what theme you are using,
but there should be a faint vertical line just a little past the last
icon (or if one or more icons is hidden, past the little chevron). Hover
your mouse cursor over this and it should change to a double-headed
arrow, then you can drag the QL bar to the size you want so all icons
are shown.

--
Nightowl
Digg this Post!Add Post to del.icio.usBookmark Post in TechnoratiFurl this Post!
Reply With Quote

  #10 (permalink)  
Old 02-09-2007, 03:34 PM
Rock
Tablet PC Guest
 
Posts: n/a
Re: quick launch default of 3 icons to 4 icons?

"Nightowl" <owl@[127.0.0.1]> wrote in message
news:U3IcnM5CyLzFFwHl@black.hole...
> Rock <rock@nospam.net> wrote on Thu, 8 Feb 2007:
>
>>> what I want to do is ensure 4 icons are kept displayed instead of the
>>> default 3. I want to change the toolbar behaviour.

>
> Not quite sure I understand what the problem is. . . I have four icons
> displayed permanently in my Quick Launch bar. I have mine on the left of
> the Taskbar, but the Quick Launch doesn't "shrink" and hide any icons as
> the Taskbar fills up with running programs.
>
> It might be a bit hard to see, depending on what theme you are using, but
> there should be a faint vertical line just a little past the last icon (or
> if one or more icons is hidden, past the little chevron). Hover your mouse
> cursor over this and it should change to a double-headed arrow, then you
> can drag the QL bar to the size you want so all icons are shown.



As I understand it he dragged the QL bar to the far right against the
notification area chevrons, and when those are expanded it shows only 3
icons in the QL. Coure I could be wrong in this description.
--
Rock [MVP - User/Shell]

Digg this Post!Add Post to del.icio.usBookmark Post in TechnoratiFurl this Post!
Reply With Quote

  #11 (permalink)  
Old 02-09-2007, 03:34 PM
C Kreskay
Tablet PC Guest
 
Posts: n/a
Re: quick launch default of 3 icons to 4 icons?

Quoth The Raven; Nightowl <owl@[127.0.0.1]> in
<U3IcnM5CyLzFFwHl@black.hole>
> Rock <rock@nospam.net> wrote on Thu, 8 Feb 2007:
>
>>> what I want to do is ensure 4 icons are kept displayed instead of
>>>the default 3. I want to change the toolbar behaviour.

>
> Not quite sure I understand what the problem is. . . I have four
> icons displayed permanently in my Quick Launch bar. I have mine on
> the left of the Taskbar, but the Quick Launch doesn't "shrink" and
> hide any icons as the Taskbar fills up with running programs.
>
> It might be a bit hard to see, depending on what theme you are using,
> but there should be a faint vertical line just a little past the last
> icon (or if one or more icons is hidden, past the little chevron).
> Hover your mouse cursor over this and it should change to a
> double-headed arrow, then you can drag the QL bar to the size you
> want so all icons are shown.


I have a few toolbars activated with the taskbar unlocked. all are right
aligned so my program tabs can all be left aligned.

--
Remove the _CURSING to reply to me

I hope life isn't a big joke... because I don't get it.


Digg this Post!Add Post to del.icio.usBookmark Post in TechnoratiFurl this Post!
Reply With Quote

  #12 (permalink)  
Old 02-09-2007, 03:34 PM
C Kreskay
Tablet PC Guest
 
Posts: n/a
Re: quick launch default of 3 icons to 4 icons?

Quoth The Raven; Uncle Grumpy <unclegrumpy@ameritech.net> in
<ng4ps2hrh64fmlsddn6n0j8uf8llcnio5r@4ax.com>
> "C Kreskay" <ckreskay_CURSEING@dodo.com.au> wrote:
>
>>>>what I want to do is ensure 4 icons are kept displayed instead of
>>>>the default 3. I want to change the toolbar behaviour.
>>>
>>> Unlock the toolbar, set things the way you want them, lock it.

>>
>>yes, I am way ahead of you. the setting I want can not be changed
>>through any UI. I am hoping some one knows the registry settings to
>>adjust.

>
> My guess is that you're the only one here who is that obsessed with
> their toolbar to have looked that deeply into it.


it surprises me that all who frequent this groups aren't as obsessed with XP
as to know their favourite product inside out. are we here to share the love
and nothing but the love?

--
Remove the _CURSING to reply to me

Dogs have owners. Cats have staff.


Digg this Post!Add Post to del.icio.usBookmark Post in TechnoratiFurl this Post!
Reply With Quote

  #13 (permalink)  
Old 02-09-2007, 04:02 PM
Rock
Tablet PC Guest
 
Posts: n/a
Re: quick launch default of 3 icons to 4 icons?

"C Kreskay" <ckreskay_CURSEING@dodo.com.au> wrote

> Quoth The Raven; Nightowl <owl@[127.0.0.1]


>> Rock <rock@nospam.net> wrote on Thu, 8 Feb 2007:
>>
>>>> what I want to do is ensure 4 icons are kept displayed instead of
>>>>the default 3. I want to change the toolbar behaviour.

>>
>> Not quite sure I understand what the problem is. . . I have four
>> icons displayed permanently in my Quick Launch bar. I have mine on
>> the left of the Taskbar, but the Quick Launch doesn't "shrink" and
>> hide any icons as the Taskbar fills up with running programs.
>>
>> It might be a bit hard to see, depending on what theme you are using,
>> but there should be a faint vertical line just a little past the last
>> icon (or if one or more icons is hidden, past the little chevron).
>> Hover your mouse cursor over this and it should change to a
>> double-headed arrow, then you can drag the QL bar to the size you
>> want so all icons are shown.

>
> I have a few toolbars activated with the taskbar unlocked. all are right
> aligned so my program tabs can all be left aligned.


Ok, sorry I don't know how to change that or where it's set in the registry.

--
Rock [MVP - User/Shell]

Digg this Post!Add Post to del.icio.usBookmark Post in TechnoratiFurl this Post!
Reply With Quote

  #14 (permalink)  
Old 02-09-2007, 04:16 PM
Uncle Grumpy
Tablet PC Guest
 
Posts: n/a
Re: quick launch default of 3 icons to 4 icons?

On Feb 9, 5:21 pm, "C Kreskay" <ckreskay_CURSE...@dodo.com.au> wrote:

> > My guess is that you're the only one here who is that obsessed with
> > their toolbar to have looked that deeply into it.

>
> it surprises me that all who frequent this groups aren't as obsessed
> with XP as to know their favourite product inside out. are we here to
> share the love and nothing but the love?


Most of us have lives away from the keyboard.

Digg this Post!Add Post to del.icio.usBookmark Post in TechnoratiFurl this Post!
Reply With Quote

  #15 (permalink)  
Old 02-09-2007, 06:01 PM
C Kreskay
Tablet PC Guest
 
Posts: n/a
Re: quick launch default of 3 icons to 4 icons?

Quoth The Raven; Rock <rock@nospam.net> in
<e1TmpBKTHHA.5060@TK2MSFTNGP06.phx.gbl>
> "Nightowl" <owl@[127.0.0.1]> wrote in message
> news:U3IcnM5CyLzFFwHl@black.hole...
>> Rock <rock@nospam.net> wrote on Thu, 8 Feb 2007:
>>
>>>> what I want to do is ensure 4 icons are kept displayed instead of
>>>> the default 3. I want to change the toolbar behaviour.

>>
>> Not quite sure I understand what the problem is. . . I have four
>> icons displayed permanently in my Quick Launch bar. I have mine on
>> the left of the Taskbar, but the Quick Launch doesn't "shrink" and
>> hide any icons as the Taskbar fills up with running programs.
>>
>> It might be a bit hard to see, depending on what theme you are
>> using, but there should be a faint vertical line just a little past
>> the last icon (or if one or more icons is hidden, past the little
>> chevron). Hover your mouse cursor over this and it should change to
>> a double-headed arrow, then you can drag the QL bar to the size you
>> want so all icons are shown.

>
>
> As I understand it he dragged the QL bar to the far right against the
> notification area chevrons, and when those are expanded it shows only
> 3 icons in the QL. Coure I could be wrong in this description.


perfectly correct

--
Remove the _CURSING to reply to me

Only food that does not spoil: honey.


Digg this Post!Add Post to del.icio.usBookmark Post in TechnoratiFurl this Post!
Reply With Quote

Reply

Bookmarks

Thread Tools

Posting Rules
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts

BB code is On
Smilies are On
[IMG] code is On
HTML code is Off
Trackbacks are On
Pingbacks are On
Refbacks are On


Similar Threads
Thread Thread Starter Forum Replies Last Post
Quick launch, slow to display icons mx6bfast Windows XP 2 01-04-2007 06:57 AM
Quick launch, slow to display icons mx6bfast Windows XP 0 01-04-2007 06:54 AM
Right Click on Quick Lauch toolbar icons restarts explorer.exe smlunatick Windows XP 7 01-04-2007 05:59 AM
Re: Quick Launch Icons frequently dissapering..... tentaal Windows XP 0 01-04-2007 03:49 AM
Shrinking quick launch icons =?Utf-8?B?QWRhbQ==?= Windows XP Tablet PC Newsgroup 2 12-06-2004 09:15 PM


All times are GMT -8. The time now is 01:36 PM.


2003 - 2008 All Rights Reserved. Technology Questions

SEO by vBSEO 3.1.0