Desktop

[DTubbs]

Too frequently our layouts are lost, how can one preserve ones design ?

What file contains the placing of icons, one might make read only or a backup version.

[ChasH]

I too would like to know the answer to this one - it has bugged me from 95 to ME.
I've come across a few 'cures' for it - but all fail at some time or other.
Any 'foolproof' solutions?
Regards,

ChasH

[Paul D]

Go here
http://www.pcnineoneone.com/tweaks/tweekz1k.html#saveicon

What it says

Save Desktop Icon Placement

Ever use Safe Mode? Ever use Safe Mode with a lot of desktop icons? Bummer, huh? But there's a fix. Simply download Layout.zip and unzip it into a temporary directory. Put layout.dll in \Windows\System (Windows 9x) or \Windows\System32 (NT4, Win2K) and merge layout.reg by right-clicking the file and choosing Merge from the context menu.

What you'll get is two new entries on the context menu for desktop system icons like My Computer and My Documents. These entries are Save Desktop Icon Layout and Restore Desktop Icon Layout. So just right-click My Computer, save your layout, and whenever you need to, restore it just as easily. Don't forget to save them right away and whenever you make a change. Thanx Bob for the tip.

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But you'll still have to go there to get the download.


Paul D

[ChasH]

Thanks Paul D, found it, PC911- good site.
Will give it a try, but must make sure it's OK for
WinME first.

ChasH

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It's IconLock. It can also lock some rightclick menu items. :-)))))

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