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blairgerman · 03-04-2009

Quote:

So it would seem like it would be easier for a badly behaving application
that makes the system choke and freeze up as it opens up 25-1000 files to
just set the registry hack as opposed to fixing their code to write a better
shell handler.

As such, it wouldn't seem to make any sense whatsoever to have a registry
override... which is probably why there isn't one. =\

If you don't like this behavior, request your application vendor to support
more modern shell file handlers. They're not too tough to write and they
make your system run better and be more responsive. Win-win. Duct-taping
together bad practices isn't the best plan. =\

If you want the right thing to happen, ask your application vendor to fix
their code.
If you want the wrong thing to happen, complain to official Microsoft
support.
Otherwise, there's no way that I'm aware of to force the shell to use the
old problematic method, sorry.

Zach, you point out that it is difficult to properly convey emotional tone via online communication, but if you look at this quote is so very clear that your tone is very dismissive and derogatory. Furthermore you use sarcasm liberally, which makes the listener feel, well, stupid. Are you really surprised when people respond poorly?

For every application one integrates into the shell you could add 5 seconds to the response time when you right click. Also, one could easily be prompted that opening multiple files could cause problems, but still be given the functionality.

I have to agree thoroughly with LForbes that removing functionality is not a solution at all. Your reasoning is easy enough to understand, but repeating your point several times and using sarcasm seems to get terrible results.

I too, joined this forum only to post this comment - Zach could use help with his communication skills.

03-04-2009	#25 (permalink)
blairgerman Vista Buisness 32 1 posts	Re: Opening multiple files Quote: So it would seem like it would be easier for a badly behaving application that makes the system choke and freeze up as it opens up 25-1000 files to just set the registry hack as opposed to fixing their code to write a better shell handler. As such, it wouldn't seem to make any sense whatsoever to have a registry override... which is probably why there isn't one. =\ If you don't like this behavior, request your application vendor to support more modern shell file handlers. They're not too tough to write and they make your system run better and be more responsive. Win-win. Duct-taping together bad practices isn't the best plan. =\ If you want the right thing to happen, ask your application vendor to fix their code. If you want the wrong thing to happen, complain to official Microsoft support. Otherwise, there's no way that I'm aware of to force the shell to use the old problematic method, sorry. Zach, you point out that it is difficult to properly convey emotional tone via online communication, but if you look at this quote is so very clear that your tone is very dismissive and derogatory. Furthermore you use sarcasm liberally, which makes the listener feel, well, stupid. Are you really surprised when people respond poorly? For every application one integrates into the shell you could add 5 seconds to the response time when you right click. Also, one could easily be prompted that opening multiple files could cause problems, but still be given the functionality. I have to agree thoroughly with LForbes that removing functionality is not a solution at all. Your reasoning is easy enough to understand, but repeating your point several times and using sarcasm seems to get terrible results. I too, joined this forum only to post this comment - Zach could use help with his communication skills.
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