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30 Jul 05 - 12:36 PM (#1531571) Subject: Tech: 3rd Party Explorer Replacement From: Clinton Hammond O.k... try this one on for size... I'm looking for a 3rd Party Windows Explorer replacement (Not Internet Explorer) that will allow me to edit the layout of my taskbar... To say, put the start button on the right hand side and the system tray on the left... Any good suggestions? :-) |
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30 Jul 05 - 12:55 PM (#1531576) Subject: RE: Tech: 3rd Party Explorer Replacement From: JohnInKansas Clinton – I don't know about the specific tailoring you asked for, but you should be aware that the Beta IE7 is out now, with it's "new and improved everything." eWeek MicrosoftWatch PCMag Review You could have all the clinks and clatters of IE – and a bunch of "Beta Bugs!" John |
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30 Jul 05 - 01:00 PM (#1531580) Subject: RE: Tech: 3rd Party Explorer Replacement From: Clinton Hammond LO.k... lemme say it again... I'm looking for a 3rd Party Windows Explorer replacement (Not Internet Explorer) And I'll repeat that end bit... Not Internet Explorer... Clear as mud? :-) heh |
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30 Jul 05 - 01:39 PM (#1531599) Subject: RE: Tech: 3rd Party Explorer Replacement From: Bill D a bunch of places to start |
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30 Jul 05 - 01:41 PM (#1531601) Subject: RE: Tech: 3rd Party Explorer Replacement From: Clinton Hammond I have googled Bill, and found many many replacements... that's why I asked specifically for the edit feature I'm most interested in... In case anyone here knows of one... Explorer Replacements I can find... |
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30 Jul 05 - 01:50 PM (#1531607) Subject: RE: Tech: 3rd Party Explorer Replacement From: Bill D there are many nice programs to replace the functions of the taskbar, or add to it....but not many I have ever seen to actually allow changing its basic layout. |
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30 Jul 05 - 01:50 PM (#1531608) Subject: RE: Tech: 3rd Party Explorer Replacement From: Clinton Hammond Me neither... yet... But I'm hopeful! :-) |
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30 Jul 05 - 01:53 PM (#1531609) Subject: RE: Tech: 3rd Party Explorer Replacement From: Bill D perhaps one of these system tweaking tools would have a trick like that.. |
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30 Jul 05 - 01:54 PM (#1531611) Subject: RE: Tech: 3rd Party Explorer Replacement From: Bill D (scroll down to system tweaker) |
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30 Jul 05 - 01:57 PM (#1531612) Subject: RE: Tech: 3rd Party Explorer Replacement From: JohnInKansas Sorry Clinton - I just couldn't resist the tweak. The changes you mention are usually "desktop" items. If you right click on a blank spot on the toolbars and check properties you may find that you can move them around without resorting to your browser. The Start Bar and System Tray (Quick-Launch) toolbar both have a "lock toolbar" and if you unlock them both can be moved. The Start Button moves with the toolbar. I'm probably just confused, but it sounds to me like you may have better luck looking for a "Desktop Manager" to do what I think you're asking for.(?) John |
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30 Jul 05 - 01:59 PM (#1531613) Subject: RE: Tech: 3rd Party Explorer Replacement From: Bill D TweakUI 2.10 2.10.0.0 Dated: 25 June, 2003 Terms: Freeware Language: English Windows Ver: XP / 2003 Description: This PowerToy gives you access to system settings that are not exposed in the Windows XP default user interface, including mouse settings, Explorer settings, taskbar settings, and more. Download: [ Go to download page ] (TweakUiPowertoySetup.exe) (147 Kb) Additional: Install: No Uninstall: No |
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30 Jul 05 - 02:00 PM (#1531616) Subject: RE: Tech: 3rd Party Explorer Replacement From: Clinton Hammond "may have better luck looking for a "Desktop Manager" Hummm... good idea that... I'll have to burn some time tomorrow checking that angle out |
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30 Jul 05 - 02:02 PM (#1531617) Subject: RE: Tech: 3rd Party Explorer Replacement From: Clinton Hammond Been using Tweak UI (Tweak Now actually) for a LONG time... the task-bar settings it tweaks are just things like grouping and transparancy... |
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30 Jul 05 - 02:04 PM (#1531618) Subject: RE: Tech: 3rd Party Explorer Replacement From: GUEST,Jon Another term that used to be used is shell. |
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30 Jul 05 - 02:11 PM (#1531619) Subject: RE: Tech: 3rd Party Explorer Replacement From: Bill D I actually have "X-Setup Pro" which says IT has some taskbar settings, but it seems to be all about hiding, locking and flashing icons...etc... |
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30 Jul 05 - 02:13 PM (#1531622) Subject: RE: Tech: 3rd Party Explorer Replacement From: GUEST,Jon I've not used any of these on Windows in a long while. I had one for some time. It was something thrown in with Borland C++ 4.51 (haven't usd that in a while either) if I remember right. I used it with Windows for Workgroups and I think earlier 95 - I seem to remember Win 95 improving things later on in its life. Linux is pretty good for this BTW. Most disrtibutions come with several to choose from. I'm using KDE. |
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30 Jul 05 - 02:51 PM (#1531637) Subject: RE: Tech: 3rd Party Explorer Replacement From: JohnInKansas The most stable "Desktop" I ran into years ago (Win95 and before) was Norton Desktop, but of course it wasn't free. There may(?) be something somewhat similar in some of the current "big package" Norton products, but I haven't bought one of the duzitall packs for some time. TweakUI was/is a Ziff-Davis "goodie" and the current/latest version I think can still be downloaded there, although there's a (fairly modest) fee now - used to be free. Some spinoff and copycat programs have also used the name, so there may be some variation in what you may get from different download sites. You can also maybe look at the Microsoft PowerToys stuff. They're on the Microsoft site, and are designed by Microsoft people, free downloads; but Mickey considers them "not market worthy" so they're considered a recreational outlet for the hired help and aren't realllllllly Microsoft products. (just so you don't feel guilty) A lot of stuff you can do in Windows, especially WinXP, without any special tools is not very well documented, and usually gets "discovered," if at all, by user groups. Some of it is publicised well enough to be well known but other good stuff remains pretty arcane. John |
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30 Jul 05 - 03:28 PM (#1531653) Subject: RE: Tech: 3rd Party Explorer Replacement From: Clinton Hammond Norton is the devil! :-P Heh |
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30 Jul 05 - 03:55 PM (#1531672) Subject: RE: Tech: 3rd Party Explorer Replacement From: mack/misophist If you have the time to spare, google "son of spy" and check out his site. He's got hundreds of free windows apps - all guaranteed safe. I used to use his stuff all the time. It's a freeware archive, so check the version. |
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30 Jul 05 - 04:05 PM (#1531677) Subject: RE: Tech: 3rd Party Explorer Replacement From: Clinton Hammond I've also been told maybe WindowBlinds |