Enable Quick Launch (remotely)
I need to enable the Quick Launch feature on the Windows XP taskbar on several hundred workstation and don't feel like doing it manually ;) I've tried to monitor registry changes but I'm coming up empty handed.
Any suggestions?
Any suggestions?
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Posted by:
brenthunter2005
18 years ago
The QuickLaunch is actually handled by files instead of registry keys.
First of all you need the following folder created:
Then add any shortcuts (*.lnk files) to this folder and all will be done!
First of all you need the following folder created:
C:\Documents and Settings\username\Application Data\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Quick LaunchThen add any shortcuts (*.lnk files) to this folder and all will be done!
Posted by:
soaresr
18 years ago
I know that is where they are held but how do you enable it on the taskbar?
Posted by:
KPrinz
18 years ago
IIRC, the whole Taskbar is a binary setting in the registry at:
[HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\Streams\Desktop]
"Taskbar"=hex:.....
So you configure the taskbar the way you want it to look on a test machine, export this key, and deploy it to the machines. It's neither clean nor smart, but I have no other solution at hand.
[HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\Streams\Desktop]
"Taskbar"=hex:.....
So you configure the taskbar the way you want it to look on a test machine, export this key, and deploy it to the machines. It's neither clean nor smart, but I have no other solution at hand.
Posted by:
rahvintzu
18 years ago
Agreed Kprinz, its messy but currently the only way.
I have had to do this before.
If it helps you can get the order of icons perfect...lol
I have had to do this before.
If it helps you can get the order of icons perfect...lol
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