I just switched to windows 7. My husband says it is great but I can't get past the look. I want my green start button. I want my folders to look like folders. like the folders that have images on the front of what is in them, or just a blank yellow one with the name BELOW the folder not this half-open-don't-know-what-is-in-it-folder weirdness... How do I get it so I can use my computer again?
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In this WindowsForum thread, the original poster expresses frustration with Windows 7's unfamiliar interface, specifically regarding folder previews, the start menu's appearance, and quicklaunch functionality, feeling that these changes hinder their ability to organize and navigate their files efficiently. Contributors suggest customizing the view options in Windows Explorer, pinning shortcuts to the taskbar, and reorganizing folders to improve usability, but acknowledge that some features, like the old quicklaunch, no longer exist in Windows 7. Overall, the tone reflects user dissatisfaction with the new interface changes and a desire for more familiar and straightforward ways to manage files and desktop icons.
In this WindowsForum thread, the original poster expresses frustration with Windows 7's unfamiliar interface, specifically regarding folder previews, the start menu's appearance, and quicklaunch functionality, feeling that these changes hinder their ability to organize and navigate their files efficiently. Contributors suggest customizing the view options in Windows Explorer, pinning shortcuts to the taskbar, and reorganizing folders to improve usability, but acknowledge that some features, like the old quicklaunch, no longer exist in Windows 7. Overall, the tone reflects user dissatisfaction with the new interface changes and a desire for more familiar and straightforward ways to manage files and desktop icons.
thanks. I really don't mind change. (I know I sound like I do), I just don't like it when it messes with my life this bad. especially when it is totally random and unnecessary.
does your wife have a clicky too?
ok, now how do I change a file type without getting another program? I used to be able to just select the part after the dot and change it. like from .txt to .htm. now I need to change a file that thinks it's a .psd but it is really a .pat.
does your wife have a clicky too?
ok, now how do I change a file type without getting another program? I used to be able to just select the part after the dot and change it. like from .txt to .htm. now I need to change a file that thinks it's a .psd but it is really a .pat.
ok... I think I found a way to easily fix the folders: http://www.stardock.com/products/iconpackager/ it costs money, but it is only about $10, and most of the icon sets are between free and $5 and it sounds super easy rather then going and doing it all manually or even half manually with restorator....
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I don't think so. But then I have no idea what a clicky is. At least I've never heard her making clicky sounds.
You probably need to Take Ownership of the file. There is a registry tweak download that will add Take Ownership to the right click menu.
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Ok, I guess she doesn't. I love my IBM clicky keyboard. it goes clicky clicky, clicky, clicky when I type. My husband is always making fun of me for my loud typing, but I just love the feel of this keyboard. It just feels sooo much better then my laptop. But it is from an era before the win key so there is just a blank nothing there. Link Removed)I have ownership of the file. But it won't show me the file type in the name. instead of showing me file.type it just shows me file. I think it used to be a setting somewhere that you had to enable to show those things but I can't remember where it was and I have no idea if they decided to take that option away too.
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You can show file types.
Open: Windows Explorer.
Click: Organize - Search options.
Click: the View tab
In Advanced settings: uncheck "Hide extensions for known file types".
That should do it.
Open: Windows Explorer.
Click: Organize - Search options.
Click: the View tab
In Advanced settings: uncheck "Hide extensions for known file types".
That should do it.
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