Chapter 5. Customizing the Interface

Introduction

Recipe 5.1.  Getting Rid of Undeletable Desktop Icons

Recipe 5.2.  Changing "Unchangeable" Desktop Icons and System Objects

Recipe 5.3.  Showing Your XP Version on Your Desktop

Recipe 5.4.  Turning Off Balloon Tips

Recipe 5.5.  Cleaning Your Desktop Automatically

Recipe 5.6.  Adding an Address Bar to the Taskbar

Recipe 5.7.  Adding a Shortcut to a Disk, Folder, or Internet Address to the Taskbar

Recipe 5.8.  Hiding Specific Icons in the Notification Area

Recipe 5.9.  Hiding All Icons in the Notification Area

Recipe 5.10.  Controlling the Start Menu's Frequently Used Programs List

Recipe 5.11.  Customizing the Start Menu's Pinned Programs List

Recipe 5.12.  Displaying Control Panel Applets in a Cascading Menu

Recipe 5.13.  Hiding and Recategorizing Control Panel Applets

Recipe 5.14.  Customizing Right-Click Menu Choices in Windows Explorer

Recipe 5.15.  Changing the Resolution of Thumbnails in Windows Explorer

Recipe 5.16.  Improving Laptop and LCD Resolution with ClearType

Recipe 5.17.  Converting to the Classic Windows Interface

Recipe 5.18.  Using TweakUI

Recipe 5.19.  Using Group Policy Editor to Alter the Interface

Recipe 5.20.  Saving Your Desktop Settings

Recipe 5.21.  Fixing the Start Shortcut Menu

Recipe 5.22.  Troubleshooting My Recent Documents