Registry Tricks

Registry Tricks.

Displaying the Internet Connection Wizard

If you want Internet Explorer to display the Internet Connection Wizard again:

Open Regedit

Go to this key: HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Internet Connection Wizard\Completed

Set the value to 0

Changing the Directory for the Internet Explorer Cache

By default, the Internet Explorer creates four directories Cache1-4 where it places all the HTML pages, graphics, AVI's etc that you view
If you want to move this location or even have only one cache that points to a directory of your choice:

Start Regedit

Go to HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE / SOFTWARE / Microsoft / Windows / CurrentVersion / Internet Settings / Cache / Path / Path1-4

Change the value of the paths to a single location or any location of your choice

You can even just have PATH1 and delete the other three

The next time you start the Internet Explorer, the cache files will only be placed in the directories of your choice

This can be useful if you want to delete the files often. You can then just delete the files in the single directory

Changing the Internet Explorer, Mail and News Bitmap

If you want to change the bitmap that is in the upper right hand corner:

Start Regedit

Go to HKEY_CURRENT_USER \ Software \ Microsoft \ Internet Explorer \ Toolbar

Make a new String Value named BrandBitmap

Give it a value of the BMP file you want to use

You can include the full path

The size should be approximately 32x32 but the tool bar will grow to accommodate the size

This will change the bitmap that is used for Internet Explorer, Internet Mail and Internet News

Starting the Internet Explorer with no initial Start Page

By default, the Internet Explorer always loads a startup page.
This can add time starting the program, especially with a modem.

To start with no Startup Page:

Open the Registry Editor

Search for The Internet

This should bring you to {FBF23B42 ...

Click on the + signs until you get to Shell / Open / Command

Double-Click on the (Default) in the right panel.

Add -nohome after the IEXPLORE.EXE.

For Example: C:\Program Files\Plus!\Microsoft Internet\IEXPLORE.EXE -nohome

Restart the Internet Explorer and it will come up to a blank URL.

Internet Explorer Control Panel Restrictions

Start Regedit

Create the following key if it is not already there:
HKEY_CURRENT_USER \ Software \ Policies \ Microsoft \ Internet Explorer \ Control Panel

Under this key create any of the following strings to enable the restrictions you want.

A value of 1 will enable the restriction

Remove the string to disable it

Accessibility = Accessibility settings

Advanced = Advanced settings

AdvancedTab = Advanced tab

Autoconfig = Autoconfig settings

Cache = Cache settings

CalendarContact = Contact settings

Check_If_Default = Check if IE default browser setting

Connection Settings = Change Connection Type

Certificates = Certificates settings

CertifPers = Personal Certificates settings

CertifSite = Certificates Publishers settings

Colors = Colors settings

Connection Wizard = Ability to run the Connection Wizard

ConnectionsTab = Connections tab

Connwiz Admin Lock = Connection Wizard administrative lockout

ContentTab = Content tab

Fonts = Fonts settings

FormSuggest = Forms suggest setting

FormSuggest Passwords = Passwords suggest setting

GeneralTab = General tab

History = History settings

HomePage = Home Page settings

Languages = Languages settings

Links = Links settings

Messaging = MS Messaging settings

Profiles = Profiles settings

ProgramsTab = Programs tab

Proxy = Proxy settings

Ratings = Ratings settings

ResetWebSettings = Reset web settings

SecAddSites = Security Add sites settings

SecChangeSettings = Security changes

SecurityTab = Security tab

Settings = Settings boxes

Wallet = MS Wallet settings (IE 5.xx and newer)

Downloading More than Four Files at a Time

Normally you can only download four files at a time with Internet Explorer.
To increase that to as many as you want:

Start Regedit

Go to HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Internet Settings

Change the MaxConnectionsPer1_0Server to whatever number you want

Change the MaxConnectionsPerServer to whatever number you want

Disabling the Ability to Add or Remove IE's Toolbars

Normally you can add or remove IE's Toolbars (Standard Button, Address Bar, Links etc)

To disable the ability to add or remove these toolbars

Start Regedit

Go to HKEY_USERS \ .DEFAULT \ Software \ Policies \ Microsoft \ Internet Explorer \ Toolbars \ Restrictions

Create a DWORD value called NoToolbarOptions

Give it a value of 1

Now, although you can change what is on the toolbars themselves, you can add or remove any.

Creating Hidden URL Shortcuts

If you want to create shortcuts to your favorite URLS but don't want them to show in your Favorites folder:

Start Regedit

Go to HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINES / Software / Microsoft / InternetExplorer / AboutURLs

Add String Values with the shortcut name you want to use

Give them the value of the URL you want the shortcut to go to

Then from the Internet Explorer, simply type about:shortcut_name

Having IE Load a Default Page Other Than BLANK.HTM

Normally, if a web site can't be found, IE will load the file C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM\BLANK.HTM
To have it load another file:

Start Regedit

Go to HKEY_CURRENT_USER\ Software\ Microsoft\ Internet Explorer\ Main

Double click on Local Page

Enter the file you want to use

Changing the IE and Outlook Title Bars

To change the IE Title Bar:

Start Regedit

Go to HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main

Add or edit the string value Window Title (there is a space between the words)

Add the text you want to appear

To Change the Outlook Title Bar

Start Regedit

Go to HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Outlook Express

Add or edit the string value WindowTitle (there is no space)

Add the text you want to appear

Changing the Title Bar of the Internet Explorer

By default, the title bar on the Internet Explorer says Microsoft Corporation Internet Explorer
To change this to the text of your choice:

Start Regedit

Go to HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE / SOFTWARE / Microsoft / Internet Explorer / Main

Add or edit the value of the string Window Title to be the new text you want displayed


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		Registry Tricks. Displaying the Internet Connection Wizard If you want Internet Explorer to display the Internet Connection Wizard again: Open Regedit Go to this key: HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Internet Connection Wizard\Completed Set the value to 0 Changing the Directory for the Internet Explorer Cache By default, the Internet Explorer creates four directories Cache1-4 where it places all the HTML pages, graphics, AVI's etc that you view If you want to move this location or even have only one cache that points to a directory of your choice: Start Regedit Go to HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE / SOFTWARE / Microsoft / Windows / CurrentVersion / Internet Settings / Cache / Path / Path1-4 Change the value of the paths to a single location or any location of your choice You can even just have PATH1 and delete the other three The next time you start the Internet Explorer, the cache files will only be placed in the directories of your choice This can be useful if you want to delete the files often. You can then just delete the files in the single directory Changing the Internet Explorer, Mail and News Bitmap If you want to change the bitmap that is in the upper right hand corner: Start Regedit Go to HKEY_CURRENT_USER \ Software \ Microsoft \ Internet Explorer \ Toolbar Make a new String Value named BrandBitmap Give it a value of the BMP file you want to use You can include the full path The size should be approximately 32x32 but the tool bar will grow to accommodate the size This will change the bitmap that is used for Internet Explorer, Internet Mail and Internet News *Starting the Internet Explorer* with no initial Start Page** By default, the Internet Explorer always loads a startup page. This can add time starting the program, especially with a modem. To start with no Startup Page: Open the Registry Editor Search for The Internet This should bring you to {FBF23B42 ... Click on the + signs until you get to Shell / Open / Command Double-Click on the (Default) in the right panel. Add -nohome after the IEXPLORE.EXE. For Example: C:\Program Files\Plus!\Microsoft Internet\IEXPLORE.EXE -nohome Restart the Internet Explorer and it will come up to a blank URL. Internet Explorer Control Panel Restrictions Start Regedit Create the following key if it is not already there: HKEY_CURRENT_USER \ Software \ Policies \ Microsoft \ Internet Explorer \ Control Panel Under this key create any of the following strings to enable the restrictions you want. A value of 1 will enable the restriction Remove the string to disable it Accessibility = Accessibility settings Advanced = Advanced settings AdvancedTab = Advanced tab Autoconfig = Autoconfig settings Cache = Cache settings CalendarContact = Contact settings Check_If_Default = Check if IE default browser setting Connection Settings = Change Connection Type Certificates = Certificates settings CertifPers = Personal Certificates settings CertifSite = Certificates Publishers settings Colors = Colors settings Connection Wizard = Ability to run the Connection Wizard ConnectionsTab = Connections tab Connwiz Admin Lock = Connection Wizard administrative lockout ContentTab = Content tab Fonts = Fonts settings FormSuggest = Forms suggest setting FormSuggest Passwords = Passwords suggest setting GeneralTab = General tab History = History settings HomePage = Home Page settings Languages = Languages settings Links = Links settings Messaging = MS Messaging settings Profiles = Profiles settings ProgramsTab = Programs tab Proxy = Proxy settings Ratings = Ratings settings ResetWebSettings = Reset web settings SecAddSites = Security Add sites settings SecChangeSettings = Security changes SecurityTab = Security tab Settings = Settings boxes Wallet = MS Wallet settings (IE 5.xx and newer) Downloading More than Four Files at a Time Normally you can only download four files at a time with Internet Explorer. To increase that to as many as you want: Start Regedit Go to HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Internet Settings Change the MaxConnectionsPer1_0Server to whatever number you want Change the MaxConnectionsPerServer to whatever number you want Disabling the Ability to Add or Remove IE's Toolbars Normally you can add or remove IE's Toolbars (Standard Button, Address Bar, Links etc) To disable the ability to add or remove these toolbars Start Regedit Go to HKEY_USERS \ .DEFAULT \ Software \ Policies \ Microsoft \ Internet Explorer \ Toolbars \ Restrictions Create a DWORD value called NoToolbarOptions Give it a value of 1 Now, although you can change what is on the toolbars themselves, you can add or remove any. Creating Hidden URL Shortcuts If you want to create shortcuts to your favorite URLS but don't want them to show in your Favorites folder: Start Regedit Go to HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINES / Software / Microsoft / InternetExplorer / AboutURLs Add String Values with the shortcut name you want to use Give them the value of the URL you want the shortcut to go to Then from the Internet Explorer, simply type about:shortcut_name Having IE Load a Default Page Other Than BLANK.HTM Normally, if a web site can't be found, IE will load the file C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM\BLANK.HTM To have it load another file: Start Regedit Go to HKEY_CURRENT_USER\ Software\ Microsoft\ Internet Explorer\ Main Double click on Local Page Enter the file you want to use Changing the IE and Outlook Title Bars To change the IE Title Bar: Start Regedit Go to HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main Add or edit the string value Window Title (there is a space between the words) Add the text you want to appear To Change the Outlook Title Bar Start Regedit Go to HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Outlook Express Add or edit the string value WindowTitle (there is no space) Add the text you want to appear Changing the Title Bar of the Internet Explorer By default, the title bar on the Internet Explorer says Microsoft Corporation Internet Explorer To change this to the text of your choice: Start Regedit Go to HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE / SOFTWARE / Microsoft / Internet Explorer / Main Add or edit the value of the string Window Title to be the new text you want displayed







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