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Registry Home > Windows > File System > Files and Shortcuts

Creating a Shortcut to the System Folders (All Windows)

This function allow you to add a shortcut to various system folders on your Desktop or Start Menu.

Create a new folder on your desktop and name it "Control Panel.{21EC2020-3AEA-1069-A2DD-08002B30309D}" It should look like the normal Control Panel icon (not a shortcut). You can now move the icon anywhere on your desktop or start menu.

The same can be achieved for others by substituting these values:

For Dial Up Networking
Dial-Up Networking.{992CFFA0-F557-101A-88EC-00DD010CCC48}

For Printers
Printers.{2227A280-3AEA-1069-A2DE-08002B30309D}

For Control Panel
Control Panel.{21EC2020-3AEA-1069-A2DD-08002B30309D}

My Computer
My Computer.{20D04FE0-3AEA-1069-A2D8-08002B30309D}

For Network Neighborhood
Network Neighborhood.{208D2C60-3AEA-1069-A2D7-08002B30309D}

For the Inbox
InBox.{00020D75-0000-0000-C000-000000000046}

For the Recycle Bin
Recycle Bin.{645FF040-5081-101B-9F08-00AA002F954E}

For more check out the HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\CLSID key.

Registry Settings
System Key: [HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\CLSID]

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Disclaimer: Modifying the registry can cause serious problems that may require you to reinstall your operating system. We cannot guarantee that problems resulting from modifications to the registry can be solved. Use the information provided at your own risk.

Last modified: September 16, 1998

 
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