how to automate desktop folder creation?

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Douglas Baumwall

Searching for a method of automating one of the most
basic windows actions; creating new folders.
There is an XP option to "show common tasks in folders".
One of the common tasks is to "make a new [sub] folder".
Searching for an elegant way to create new folders on the
desktop without using an explorer window. Ideally, the
solution would, with a single click, create a new empty
folder on the desktop, ready to be named.
 
MS are trying to avoid UI bloat.

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Kelly said:
Thank you! Unless I have missed something for the past 6 years.

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In memory of our dear friend, MVP Alex Nichol: http://www.dts-l.org/

All the Best,
Kelly (MS-MVP)

Troubleshooting Windows XP
http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com


"David Candy" <.> wrote in message
Right Click - New - Folder

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Douglas Baumwall said:
Searching for a method of automating one of the most
basic windows actions; creating new folders.
There is an XP option to "show common tasks in folders".
One of the common tasks is to "make a new [sub] folder".
Searching for an elegant way to create new folders on the
desktop without using an explorer window. Ideally, the
solution would, with a single click, create a new empty
folder on the desktop, ready to be named.
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I am aware of the standard method for creating a new
folder. Searching for a one click automation for creating
a few folder on the desktop, ready to be renamed, without
using explorer, etc.
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MS are trying to avoid UI bloat.

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Thank you! Unless I have missed something for the past 6 years.

--
In memory of our dear friend, MVP Alex Nichol: http://www.dts-l.org/

All the Best,
Kelly (MS-MVP)

Troubleshooting Windows XP
http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com


"David Candy" <.> wrote in message
Right Click - New - Folder
Click to expand...
Searching for a method of automating one of the most
basic windows actions; creating new folders.
There is an XP option to "show common tasks in folders".
One of the common tasks is to "make a new [sub] folder".
Searching for an elegant way to create new folders on the
desktop without using an explorer window. Ideally, the
solution would, with a single click, create a new empty
folder on the desktop, ready to be named.
Click to expand...
Click to expand...
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Kelly,

I'm currently using one of your scripts for this purpose.
I'm trying to improve on your solution by avoiding use of
explorer, so that you just click [preferably on a quick
launch toolbar icon] and get a new folder, ready to be
renamed.
-----Original Message-----
Thank you! Unless I have missed something for the past 6 years.

--
In memory of our dear friend, MVP Alex Nichol: http://www.dts-l.org/

All the Best,
Kelly (MS-MVP)

Troubleshooting Windows XP
http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com


"David Candy" <.> wrote in message
Right Click - New - Folder

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Searching for a method of automating one of the most
basic windows actions; creating new folders.
There is an XP option to "show common tasks in folders".
One of the common tasks is to "make a new [sub] folder".
Searching for an elegant way to create new folders on the
desktop without using an explorer window. Ideally, the
solution would, with a single click, create a new empty
folder on the desktop, ready to be named.
Click to expand...


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Write your own

A batch file, repeat the lines as many times as you want

If not exist "%userprofile%\desktop\New Folder (1)" (MD "%userprofile%\desktop\New Folder (1)" & goto :EOF)
If not exist "%userprofile%\desktop\New Folder (2)" (MD "%userprofile%\desktop\New Folder (2)" & goto :EOF)


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Kelly,

I'm currently using one of your scripts for this purpose.
I'm trying to improve on your solution by avoiding use of
explorer, so that you just click [preferably on a quick
launch toolbar icon] and get a new folder, ready to be
renamed.
-----Original Message-----
Thank you! Unless I have missed something for the past 6 years.

--
In memory of our dear friend, MVP Alex Nichol: http://www.dts-l.org/

All the Best,
Kelly (MS-MVP)

Troubleshooting Windows XP
http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com


"David Candy" <.> wrote in message
Right Click - New - Folder

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Searching for a method of automating one of the most
basic windows actions; creating new folders.
There is an XP option to "show common tasks in folders".
One of the common tasks is to "make a new [sub] folder".
Searching for an elegant way to create new folders on the
desktop without using an explorer window. Ideally, the
solution would, with a single click, create a new empty
folder on the desktop, ready to be named.
Click to expand...


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Click to expand...
Click to expand...
 
Hi,

Which one? Line 138: http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/xp_tweaks.htm

--
In memory of our dear friend, MVP Alex Nichol: http://www.dts-l.org/

All the Best,
Kelly (MS-MVP)

Troubleshooting Windows XP
http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com


Kelly,

I'm currently using one of your scripts for this purpose.
I'm trying to improve on your solution by avoiding use of
explorer, so that you just click [preferably on a quick
launch toolbar icon] and get a new folder, ready to be
renamed.
-----Original Message-----
Thank you! Unless I have missed something for the past 6 years.

--
In memory of our dear friend, MVP Alex Nichol: http://www.dts-l.org/

All the Best,
Kelly (MS-MVP)

Troubleshooting Windows XP
http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com


"David Candy" <.> wrote in message
Right Click - New - Folder

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--------------------------------------------------------- -

Searching for a method of automating one of the most
basic windows actions; creating new folders.
There is an XP option to "show common tasks in folders".
One of the common tasks is to "make a new [sub] folder".
Searching for an elegant way to create new folders on the
desktop without using an explorer window. Ideally, the
solution would, with a single click, create a new empty
folder on the desktop, ready to be named.
Click to expand...


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