Windows Vista Forums
Vista Forums Home Join Vista Forums Tech Publications Windows 7 Forum Vista Tutorials Webcasts Tags

Welcome to Vista Forums we are your forum for Windows Vista help and discussion. Whether you need help or just want to post an idea you have on Vista, this is the forum for you.
Register at Vista forums...the world biggest Windows Vista resource Join Vista Forums Now

Go Back   Vista Forums > Vista Newsgroups > Vista General

Desktop toolbar - want it to show only desktop icons.

Update your Vista Drivers
Reply
 
Thread Tools Display Modes
Old 08-29-2007   #1 (permalink)
Steve Wood
Guest


 

Desktop toolbar - want it to show only desktop icons.

For some reason the desktop toolbar has icons on it that I don't want and I
want to get rid of them.

1. There is a "Public" icon that I don't want on the toolbar...it is not on
my desktop so I don't want it on the toolbar. There is no option to delete
it...I don't care if I have to hack the registry...I want it gone.

2. Internet Explorer - I wanted a shortcut to IE on my desktop, so I created
one. However, there seems to be one put on the toolbar automatically. I've
deleted it several times, but it keeps coming back. The shortcut on my
desktop is also on my toolbar which is exactly what I want...I want the
automatic icon removed from my desktop toolbar.

My System SpecsSystem Spec
Old 08-29-2007   #2 (permalink)
Bruce Jacobs
Guest


 

Re: Desktop toolbar - want it to show only desktop icons.

Try this:

Right click on the shortcut you want to delete and select properties
On the general tab the Location field will show where that shortcut is (you
will probably need to click on the text and Use the arrow keys to see all of
it)
In my case it is in:
C:\Users\USERID\AppData\Roaming\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Quick Launch

Browse to that location and delete the short cut and it is gone
You can also add short cuts here and they will be added

Good luck

"Steve Wood" <SteveWood@xxxxxx> wrote in message
news:37D9897E-30A5-487F-83D8-0529841F2C18@xxxxxx
Quote:

> For some reason the desktop toolbar has icons on it that I don't want and
> I
> want to get rid of them.
>
> 1. There is a "Public" icon that I don't want on the toolbar...it is not
> on
> my desktop so I don't want it on the toolbar. There is no option to
> delete
> it...I don't care if I have to hack the registry...I want it gone.
>
> 2. Internet Explorer - I wanted a shortcut to IE on my desktop, so I
> created
> one. However, there seems to be one put on the toolbar automatically.
> I've
> deleted it several times, but it keeps coming back. The shortcut on my
> desktop is also on my toolbar which is exactly what I want...I want the
> automatic icon removed from my desktop toolbar.
My System SpecsSystem Spec
Old 08-30-2007   #3 (permalink)
Brink's Avatar
Administrator


Join Date: Apr 2007
Vista x64 Ultimate SP1
Texas, USA
 
Rep Power: 150
Brink has a reputation beyond reputeBrink has a reputation beyond reputeBrink has a reputation beyond reputeBrink has a reputation beyond reputeBrink has a reputation beyond reputeBrink has a reputation beyond reputeBrink has a reputation beyond reputeBrink has a reputation beyond reputeBrink has a reputation beyond reputeBrink has a reputation beyond reputeBrink has a reputation beyond repute
  Brink is offline

Re: Desktop toolbar - want it to show only desktop icons.

Quote:
Bruce Jacobs
View Post
Try this:

Right click on the shortcut you want to delete and select properties
On the general tab the Location field will show where that shortcut is (you
will probably need to click on the text and Use the arrow keys to see all of
it)
In my case it is in:
C:\Users\USERID\AppData\Roaming\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Quick Launch

Browse to that location and delete the short cut and it is gone
You can also add short cuts here and they will be added

Good luck

"Steve Wood" <SteveWood@xxxxxx> wrote in message
news:37D9897E-30A5-487F-83D8-0529841F2C18@xxxxxx
Hi Steve,

If that does not help, here is a way to create your own custom desktop toolbar with whatever you want in it.

Toolbar for the Desktop

Shawn
My System SpecsSystem Spec
Reply
Update your Vista Drivers

Thread Tools
Display Modes



Similar Threads
Thread Thread Starter Forum Replies Last Post
show desktop icons shortcut ? obi_hal General Discussion 1 08-01-2008 02:54 PM
How to make desktop icons go away from desktop toolbar in Vista? Weltanscha Vista General 2 04-21-2008 09:22 PM
flip 3D & show desktop icons not working dpm Vista General 0 12-06-2007 10:11 AM
Why several Icons on my desktop show black? Dserban Vista installation & setup 0 06-01-2007 10:52 AM
Icons disappear from desktop or show up twice Jonathan B Vista performance & maintenance 0 02-23-2007 08:13 PM


Complimentary Industry Resources

Vista Forums has joined forces with TradePub.com to offer you a new, exciting, and entirely free professional resource. Visit http://vistax64.tradepub.com today to browse our selection of complimentary Industry magazines, white papers, webinars, podcasts, and more across 34 industry sectors. No credit cards, coupons, or promo codes required. Try it today!




Vista Forums is an independent web site and has not been authorized,
sponsored, or otherwise approved by Microsoft Corporation.
"Windows Vista", the Start Orb, and related materials are trademarks of Microsoft Corp.
© Designer Media 2005-2008

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 43 44 45 46 47 48 49 50 51