re-setting Default Folder Tasks

[Amsterdam Bed & Breakfast]

Would anyone be able to tell us how to change the Folder Tasks Menu back to
its default setting?

When opening the "My Pictures" folder, instead of seeing the 'Picture Tasks'
menu, I see the 'Music Tasks' menu. There must be a configuration file or a
registry setting somewhere that can edited ...?

G.

[Sharon F]

Amsterdam Bed & Breakfast wrote:
> Would anyone be able to tell us how to change the Folder Tasks Menu back
to
> its default setting?
>
> When opening the "My Pictures" folder, instead of seeing the 'Picture
Tasks'
> menu, I see the 'Music Tasks' menu. There must be a configuration file or
a
> registry setting somewhere that can edited ...?
>
> G.

The folder has lost its original customization. Right click on it. Select
the Customize option. Choose to remove the customization. Use the same
Customize menu to add one of the Picture customizing templates back onto the
folder.

You could also use TweakUI for XP to fix the folder. The list of items to
that can be repaired (in Repair menu) includes My Pictures. This tool will
add back the special My Pictures icon.


--
Sharon F
Microsoft MVP, Windows - Shell/User

[Amsterdam Bed & Breakfast]

Thank you for your reply.

Unfortunately, the "My Pictures" folder, (also "My Music", "My Videos" and
"My Documents" folders) does not have a 'customize' tab in the properties
sheet, so I cannot select one of the folder types that are available to an
ordinary folder.

* Might there be a way to make the attribute on the Properties Sheet show up
on these special folders? *

Also, using TweakUI for XP restores an icon to the folder, but it still
behaves like a "My Music" folder. (at least, in my case) [even with after
a re-boot]

I have tried copying the photos to a 'new folder', deleting the "My
Pictures"
folder, using the 'customize' properties tab to correct the setting, (on the
properties sheet) and its
works fine. But as soon as I change the name from 'new folder' to "My
Pictures", it reverts
back to the "My Music" behavior.

G.




"Sharon F" > wrote in message
...
> Amsterdam Bed & Breakfast wrote:
> > Would anyone be able to tell us how to change the Folder Tasks Menu back
> to
> > its default setting?
> >
> > When opening the "My Pictures" folder, instead of seeing the 'Picture
> Tasks'
> > menu, I see the 'Music Tasks' menu. There must be a configuration file
or
> a
> > registry setting somewhere that can edited ...?
> >
> > G.
>
> The folder has lost its original customization. Right click on it. Select
> the Customize option. Choose to remove the customization. Use the same
> Customize menu to add one of the Picture customizing templates back onto
the
> folder.
>
> You could also use TweakUI for XP to fix the folder. The list of items to
> that can be repaired (in Repair menu) includes My Pictures. This tool will
> add back the special My Pictures icon.
>
>
> --
> Sharon F
> Microsoft MVP, Windows - Shell/User
>

[Sharon F]

Amsterdam Bed & Breakfast wrote:
> Thank you for your reply.
>
> Unfortunately, the "My Pictures" folder, (also "My Music", "My Videos"
and
> "My Documents" folders) does not have a 'customize' tab in the properties
> sheet, so I cannot select one of the folder types that are available to an
> ordinary folder.

You're right. My error. They're system folders so don't have the Customized
option.


> * Might there be a way to make the attribute on the Properties Sheet show
up
> on these special folders? *

Not that I know of. But there is a hidden file named desktop.ini that stores
the customization info (see below).

> Also, using TweakUI for XP restores an icon to the folder, but it still
> behaves like a "My Music" folder. (at least, in my case) [even with
after
> a re-boot]
>
> I have tried copying the photos to a 'new folder', deleting the "My
> Pictures"
> folder, using the 'customize' properties tab to correct the setting, (on
the
> properties sheet) and its
> works fine. But as soon as I change the name from 'new folder' to "My
> Pictures", it reverts
> back to the "My Music" behavior.
>
> G.
>

Make a visit to MVP Kelly Theriot's website
(http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/xp_abc.htm) She has an extensive section
about shell folders under the letter F. You'll find the info about the
special "My" folders (including some of the customization data needed in
desktop.ini) towards the bottom 1/3 of that page.


--
Sharon F
Microsoft MVP, Windows - Shell/User

[Kelly]

Hi,

Go to Windows Explorer/Tools/Folder Options/View/Reset All Folders.

That should do it, if not:

One of my special folders (e.g. My Documents, My Music, My Pictures, Shared
Documents, etc) has lost its name, lost its icon, or has the wrong Task Pane
template, how can I get it back?

Folders - Special
http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/xp_f.htm#xp_folders_special

--
All the Best,
Kelly

MS-MVP Win98/XP [AE-Windows® XP]
Troubleshooting Windows XP
http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com
http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/xp_abc.htm
http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/xp_tweaks.htm

Top 10 Frequently Asked Questions and Answers
http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/top10faqs.htm


"Amsterdam Bed & Breakfast" > wrote in
message ...
> Would anyone be able to tell us how to change the Folder Tasks Menu back
to
> its default setting?
>
> When opening the "My Pictures" folder, instead of seeing the 'Picture
Tasks'
> menu, I see the 'Music Tasks' menu. There must be a configuration file or
a
> registry setting somewhere that can edited ...?
>
> G.
>
>

[Kelly]

Hi Ms. Sharon,

I should have refreshed before posting. :o(

--
All the Best,
Kelly

MS-MVP Win98/XP [AE-Windows® XP]
Troubleshooting Windows XP
http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com
http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/xp_abc.htm
http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/xp_tweaks.htm

Top 10 Frequently Asked Questions and Answers
http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/top10faqs.htm


"Sharon F" > wrote in message
...
>
>
> Amsterdam Bed & Breakfast wrote:
> > Thank you for your reply.
> >
> > Unfortunately, the "My Pictures" folder, (also "My Music", "My Videos"
> and
> > "My Documents" folders) does not have a 'customize' tab in the
properties
> > sheet, so I cannot select one of the folder types that are available to
an
> > ordinary folder.
>
> You're right. My error. They're system folders so don't have the
Customized
> option.
>
>
> > * Might there be a way to make the attribute on the Properties Sheet
show
> up
> > on these special folders? *
>
> Not that I know of. But there is a hidden file named desktop.ini that
stores
> the customization info (see below).
>
> > Also, using TweakUI for XP restores an icon to the folder, but it still
> > behaves like a "My Music" folder. (at least, in my case) [even with
> after
> > a re-boot]
> >
> > I have tried copying the photos to a 'new folder', deleting the "My
> > Pictures"
> > folder, using the 'customize' properties tab to correct the setting, (on
> the
> > properties sheet) and its
> > works fine. But as soon as I change the name from 'new folder' to "My
> > Pictures", it reverts
> > back to the "My Music" behavior.
> >
> > G.
> >
>
> Make a visit to MVP Kelly Theriot's website
> (http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/xp_abc.htm) She has an extensive section
> about shell folders under the letter F. You'll find the info about the
> special "My" folders (including some of the customization data needed in
> desktop.ini) towards the bottom 1/3 of that page.
>
>
> --
> Sharon F
> Microsoft MVP, Windows - Shell/User
>

[Amsterdam Bed & Breakfast]

Thanks again,

I seem to have a very stubborn system. Even copying the desktop.ini files
and replacing them hasn't helped. (Loggin off and on again)

The reset all folders options was one of the first things I tried. If I
call the folder "Myy Pictures", or "My-Pictures" then there is no problem.
Curiously, it seems to be the same with or without an .ini file.

GD


"Kelly" > wrote in message
...
> Hi,
>
> Go to Windows Explorer/Tools/Folder Options/View/Reset All Folders.
>
> That should do it, if not:
>
> One of my special folders (e.g. My Documents, My Music, My Pictures,
Shared
> Documents, etc) has lost its name, lost its icon, or has the wrong Task
Pane
> template, how can I get it back?
>
> Folders - Special
> http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/xp_f.htm#xp_folders_special
>
> --
> All the Best,
> Kelly
>
> MS-MVP Win98/XP [AE-Windows® XP]
> Troubleshooting Windows XP
> http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com
> http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/xp_abc.htm
> http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/xp_tweaks.htm
>
> Top 10 Frequently Asked Questions and Answers
> http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/top10faqs.htm
>
>
> "Amsterdam Bed & Breakfast" > wrote in
> message ...
> > Would anyone be able to tell us how to change the Folder Tasks Menu back
> to
> > its default setting?
> >
> > When opening the "My Pictures" folder, instead of seeing the 'Picture
> Tasks'
> > menu, I see the 'Music Tasks' menu. There must be a configuration file
or
> a
> > registry setting somewhere that can edited ...?
> >
> > G.
> >
> >
>

[Sharon F]

For the interim (until you get this sorted), may I suggest a workaround?
Create a new folder for your pictures.
Customize it.
You'll have that nice photo menu back in the task pane.
Move your pictures to their new home.

--
Sharon F
Microsoft MVP, Windows - Shell/User

Amsterdam Bed & Breakfast wrote:
> Thanks again,
>
> I seem to have a very stubborn system. Even copying the desktop.ini files
> and replacing them hasn't helped. (Loggin off and on again)
>
> The reset all folders options was one of the first things I tried. If I
> call the folder "Myy Pictures", or "My-Pictures" then there is no problem.
> Curiously, it seems to be the same with or without an .ini file.
>
> GD
>
>
> "Kelly" > wrote in message
> ...
>> Hi,
>>
>> Go to Windows Explorer/Tools/Folder Options/View/Reset All Folders.
>>
>> That should do it, if not:
>>
>> One of my special folders (e.g. My Documents, My Music, My Pictures,
Shared
>> Documents, etc) has lost its name, lost its icon, or has the wrong Task
>> Pane template, how can I get it back?
>>
>> Folders - Special
>> http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/xp_f.htm#xp_folders_special
>>
>> --
>> All the Best,
>> Kelly
>>
>> MS-MVP Win98/XP [AE-Windows® XP]
>> Troubleshooting Windows XP
>> http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com
>> http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/xp_abc.htm
>> http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/xp_tweaks.htm
>>
>> Top 10 Frequently Asked Questions and Answers
>> http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/top10faqs.htm
>>
>>
>> "Amsterdam Bed & Breakfast" > wrote in
>> message ...
>>> Would anyone be able to tell us how to change the Folder Tasks Menu back
>>> to its default setting?
>>>
>>> When opening the "My Pictures" folder, instead of seeing the 'Picture
>>> Tasks' menu, I see the 'Music Tasks' menu. There must be a
configuration
>>> file or a registry setting somewhere that can edited ...?
>>>
>>> G.