Change Places list on "Open" & "Save As" Common Dialogue Boxes

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I have Windows XP Home Edition (SP2), I have partitioned my hard drive and
keep my data on a different partition to windows. When using the "Open" or
"Save As" dialogue boxes there is a list of "Places" on the left of the box.
This includes: Recent Files, Desktop, My Documents, My Computer & My Network
Places. I would like to change these places so that instead of Recent files
and My Documents I have access to a couple of folders on the second partition.

I have read the details on the MSDN page:

http://msdn.microsoft.com/library/d...ommondialogboxes/openandsaveasdialogboxes.asp

which tells one which parts of the registry to edit, but it appears to be
for XP Professional. I have looked at the registry on my machine and it
doesn't have the right sections to it.

Any ideas?
 
It is called the Places bar.

You can use TweakUI, Edit the registry or if XP Pro, use System Policy
Editor.

Using TweakUI is probably the easiest if you have XP Home.

See also...
Edit the Places bar locations in Open Save As common dialog boxes
http://www.mvps.org/sramesh2k/PlacesBar.htm

TweakUI
[+] Common Dialogs
Places bar

Places bar
Custom places bar

Places bar
[[This enables changing the location when a common dialog is opened. You can
use the default values or you can choose a custom location to open when a
common dialog box is opened.]]

Common Dialog Boxes
[[The common dialog boxes, such as the Save As dialog box, display the
places bar on the left side. These are shortcuts to common folders, which
make getting around much easier. By default, you see the History, Documents,
Desktop, Favorites, and My Network Places folders there. You can customize
the folders that appear in the places bar by using the Common Dialogs
category in Tweak UI.]]

Download TweakUI here >>>

Microsoft PowerToys for Windows XP
http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/pro/downloads/powertoys.asp

Tweak UI
TweakUI.exe
===

Tweak UI for Windows XP Guide
http://www.winxpsolution.com/Tweakuixppro.aspx

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Ravenous said:
I have Windows XP Home Edition (SP2), I have partitioned my hard
drive and keep my data on a different partition to windows. When
using the "Open" or "Save As" dialogue boxes there is a list of
"Places" on the left of the box. This includes: Recent Files,
Desktop, My Documents, My Computer & My Network Places. I would like
to change these places so that instead of Recent files and My
Documents I have access to a couple of folders on the second
partition.

I have read the details on the MSDN page:

http://msdn.microsoft.com/library/default.asp?url=/library/en-us/winui
/winui/windowsuserinterface/userinput/commondialogboxlibrary/aboutcomm
ondialogboxes/openandsaveasdialogboxes.asp

which tells one which parts of the registry to edit, but it appears
to be for XP Professional. I have looked at the registry on my
machine and it doesn't have the right sections to it.

Any ideas?
Click to expand...

You can use these two freewares (I use them successfully):

For Office products: OPiE 2.0 Office Places Editor

For XP: WinPlaE O.S. PlacesBar Editor

http://www.thezjooj.is-a-geek.com/downloadsNEW.asp#OfficeProd

Regards,

Hans L

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Why do you need extra software for Office Places bars? Especially with
Office XP or later.

Add or delete a shortcut from the My Places bar
http://office.microsoft.com/en-us/assistance/HP030890961033.aspx

In this article
Add a shortcut to the My Places bar
Remove a shortcut to the My Places bar
Rearrange shortcuts on the My Places bar
Change the size of icons on the My Places bar
Add a place to store your files
http://office.microsoft.com/en-us/assistance/HA011864981033.aspx

How to Customize the Places Bar Word 2000
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;205041

How to customize the My Places bar in the "Open" and "Save As" dialog boxes
in Office XP programs
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;282087

How to customize the My Places bar in both the Open and the Save As dialog
boxes in Office 2003
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;826214

Customize the Places Bar in Office XP
http://www.petri.co.il/customize_the_places_bar_in_office_xp.htm


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Cheers Wes, I downloaded the tweekUI software and it's worked a treat.
Nice one, and thanks again
 
Thanks Hans L,

I have use the tweekUI software from MS and that appears to have worked a
treat, although I don't know if it does or doesn't work within the Office
products as I don't have them. If I get them and the tweekUI solution
doesn't work then I will certainly try your suggestion.

Thanks again for your help

Ravenous
 
Glad to hear it. Keep having fun. :-)

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