About this tag
The commandstore tag covers discussions about customizing Windows Explorer's command bar by editing the CommandStore registry key located at HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\CommandStore\shell. Users share methods to modify or reassign commands, such as changing the help or preview pane icon to toggle the navigation pane using the Windows.navpane command. Topics include using Resource Hacker to edit shell32.dll and troubleshooting access denied errors when attempting to edit registry entries like Windows.newfolder. These threads focus on advanced Windows customization for power users seeking to tailor the Explorer interface.
  1. Mr Jonny Hotchkiss

    Windows 7 SOS! Calling all smart people! Can this be 'translated'? resstr(0x79AC, library(shell32.dll)

    Hi guys, Playing with fire, having had some joy in forcing Windows customisations. Succesfully removed most unwanted UI elements, including homegroup and burning. I've seen how to customize the command bar / folder band, using the reg and a resource hacker. I'm looking at Folder 32 of the...
    • Mr Jonny Hotchkiss
    • Thread
    • classicexplorer command bar commandstore customization errortranslation folderband helpbutton hexreferences icons navigation pane preview pane registry resource hacker shell32 smart people togglepane toolbar ui elements uiextensions windows
    • Replies: 1
    • Forum: Windows Software
  2. R

    Windows 7 registry access denied

    how do I get control of the registry using regedit to make changes. It keeps telling me access is denied. i am its administrator. I am the only user. I want to make a change in this folder. HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\CommandStore\shell\Windows.newfolder
    • ruggb
    • Thread
    • access denied administrator commandstore file management hkey_local_machine permissions regedit registry system settings windows
    • Replies: 10
    • Forum: Windows Help and Support