hou can i change the name of explorer on start?  

You follow these Steps for changing the name of explore on start-

1) The default command for Windows Explorer icon in the Accessories Program group is:

%SystemRoot%\explorer.e xe

If you wanted to open the folder mp3files on the C:\ drive. You would enter the command:

%SystemRoot%\explo rer.e xe c:\mp3files

2)P On XP, regardless of how Windows Explorer views have been set, this will open the folder in a single window view, while Vista retains the view settings, which may display a left and right window panes. If you wanted the folder to open with two Window panes on XP, enter the following command:

%SystemRoot%\explo rer.e xe/e,c:\mp3files

If you wanted to open the mp3files folder, but have the focus on a sub-folder under it, you can enter the following command:

%SystemRoot%\explo rer.e xe/e,/root,/select,c:\mp3files \soft ware

Where /root opens the root folder (in this case the :\mp3files) and /select,c:\mp3files\software tells Windows Explorer to open the software directory.

For more detail, Please visit the site given below-
http://www.watchingthe net.c om/how-to-change-windows-explo rer-i con-to-open-a-diffierent-folde r-in- windows-xp-and-vista.html

Answered by Raksha at 9:38 AM on June 18, 2008

follow these Steps for changing the name of explore on start-

1) The default command for Windows Explorer icon in the Accessories Program group is:

%SystemRoot%\explorer.e xe

If you wanted to open the folder mp3files on the C:\ drive. You would enter the command:

%SystemRoot%\explo rer.e xe c:\mp3files

2)P On XP, regardless of how Windows Explorer views have been set, this will open the folder in a single window view, while Vista retains the view settings, which may display a left and right window panes. If you wanted the folder to open with two Window panes on XP, enter the following command:

%SystemRoot%\explo rer.e xe/e,c:\mp3files

If you wanted to open the mp3files folder, but have the focus on a sub-folder under it, you can enter the following command:

%SystemRoot%\explo rer.e xe/e,/root,/select,c:\mp3files \soft ware

Where /root opens the root folder (in this case the :\mp3files) and /select,c:\mp3files\software tells Windows Explorer to open the software directory.

For more detail, Please visit the site given below-
http://www.watchingthe net.c om/how-to-change-windows-explo rer-i con-to-open-a-diffierent-folde r-in- windows-xp-and-vista.html

Answered by Arti singh at 9:10 AM on June 18, 2008

follow these Steps for changing the name of explore on start-

1) The default command for Windows Explorer icon in the Accessories Program group is:

%SystemRoot%\explorer.e xe

If you wanted to open the folder mp3files on the C:\ drive. You would enter the command:

%SystemRoot%\explo rer.e xe c:\mp3files

2)P On XP, regardless of how Windows Explorer views have been set, this will open the folder in a single window view, while Vista retains the view settings, which may display a left and right window panes. If you wanted the folder to open with two Window panes on XP, enter the following command:

%SystemRoot%\explo rer.e xe/e,c:\mp3files

If you wanted to open the mp3files folder, but have the focus on a sub-folder under it, you can enter the following command:

%SystemRoot%\explo rer.e xe/e,/root,/select,c:\mp3files \soft ware

Where /root opens the root folder (in this case the :\mp3files) and /select,c:\mp3files\software tells Windows Explorer to open the software directory.

For more detail, Please visit the site given below-
http://www.watchingthe net.c om/how-to-change-windows-explo rer-i con-to-open-a-diffierent-folde r-in- windows-xp-and-vista.html

Answered by Sharad Singh at 6:13 PM on May 27, 2008

You follow these Steps for changing the name of explore on start-

1) The default command for Windows Explorer icon in the Accessories Program group is:

%SystemRoot%\explorer.e xe

If you wanted to open the folder mp3files on the C:\ drive. You would enter the command:

%SystemRoot%\explo rer.e xe c:\mp3files

2)P On XP, regardless of how Windows Explorer views have been set, this will open the folder in a single window view, while Vista retains the view settings, which may display a left and right window panes. If you wanted the folder to open with two Window panes on XP, enter the following command:

%SystemRoot%\explo rer.e xe/e,c:\mp3files

If you wanted to open the mp3files folder, but have the focus on a sub-folder under it, you can enter the following command:

%SystemRoot%\explo rer.e xe/e,/root,/select,c:\mp3files \soft ware

Where /root opens the root folder (in this case the :\mp3files) and /select,c:\mp3files\software tells Windows Explorer to open the software directory.

For more detail, Please visit the site given below-
http://www.watchingthe net.c om/how-to-change-windows-explo rer-i con-to-open-a-diffierent-folde r-in- windows-xp-and-vista.html

Answered by jaivir at 7:16 PM on May 26, 2008

Hi there

This is a simple Easy to do Introduction on how to change your start button text,image, and hover text. This is a fun way to Spruce up your computer to your special touch!

[edit] StepsFirst of all, make sure you download Resource Hacker.(See Ext. Links below to download Resource Hacker) You'll need this puppy to edit resources inside your Windows shell.

Locate explorer.exe in your c:\Windows directory. Make a copy of the file in the same directory and rename it explorer.bak.
Now launch Resource Hacker.

In the File menu, open explorer.exe. You'll now see a bunch of collapsed folders.

Expand the String Table folder and then find folder No. 37 (folder No. 38 if you're in Windows Classic mode).

Click on resource 1033 and locate the text that says "Start." This is your Start button, and now you've got control over what it says! Change the "Start" text to your text of choice. You don't have a character limit, but the text takes up valuable taskbar space, so don't make it too long.


Click on the button labeled Compile Script. This updates the settings for your Start button. But nothing will happen until you complete through step #20, so keep going!

CHANGE YOUR HOVER TEXT

While you're here, why not also change the text that pops up

when your mouse hovers over your Start button?
Right now it says "Click here to begin." Well, duh! We already know that's where to begin!

Open folder No. 34 and click on resource 1033.
Find the text that says "Click here to begin" and change it to something cooler.

Click on the Compile Script button to update this resource.

CUSTOMIZE YOUR START ICON

For an added bonus, you can also change the Windows icon to
the left of the text, too.

Collapse the String Table folder and expand the Bitmap folder at the top of your folder list.

Click on folder No. 143 and click on resource 1033. You should see that familiar Windows icon.

Go to the Action Menu and select "Replace bitmap." Select
"Open file with new bitmap", and locate the replacement image on your machine. Note: The image must have a .bmp extension and a size of 30 pixels by 30 pixels. Then click the Replace button.

Now that you've made your changes, save the file in your Windows folder with another name, such as newstartbutton.exe. Don't name it Explorer.exe, because that file is already being used by your system.

Close all open programs and restart your system.


Boot into Safe Mode With Command Prompt by pressing F8 on startup.

Then choose Safe Mode in the command prompt.

Log on as administrator and enter your password.


When the command prompt comes up, make sure you're in the right directory by typing "cd c:\windows" (without the quotes).

Now type "copy c:\windows\newstartbutton.exe c:\windows\explorer.exe" (no quotes). Type "yes" (no quotes) to overwrite the existing file, then restart your system by typing "shutdown -r" (no quotes).


When Windows relaunches, you'll see your new Start button in all its glory!

An easier way to enable the new settings is to open task manager and end all instances of "explorer.exe" then click "save" in the Resource Hacker menu.

At this point you might see a "Windows File Protection" popup. this is just telling you that the file was modified (which it was, by you)just click "cancel" then "ok".

the final step is to open up task manager then click on "new task" then enter "explorer" or "explorer.exe" (all without quotes) and you should see your changes

Answered by Reeta K at 11:33 PM on May 24, 2008

You follow these Steps for changing the name of explore on start-

1) The default command for Windows Explorer icon in the Accessories Program group is:

%SystemRoot%\explorer.e xe

If you wanted to open the folder mp3files on the C:\ drive. You would enter the command:

%SystemRoot%\explo rer.e xe c:\mp3files

2)P On XP, regardless of how Windows Explorer views have been set, this will open the folder in a single window view, while Vista retains the view settings, which may display a left and right window panes. If you wanted the folder to open with two Window panes on XP, enter the following command:

%SystemRoot%\explo rer.e xe/e,c:\mp3files

If you wanted to open the mp3files folder, but have the focus on a sub-folder under it, you can enter the following command:

%SystemRoot%\explo rer.e xe/e,/root,/select,c:\mp3files \soft ware

Where /root opens the root folder (in this case the :\mp3files) and /select,c:\mp3files\software tells Windows Explorer to open the software directory.

For more detail, Please visit the site given below-
http://www.watchingthe net.c om/how-to-change-windows-explo rer-i con-to-open-a-diffierent-folde r-in- windows-xp-and-vista.html

Answered by Anju Singh at 5:18 PM on May 24, 2008

Well,

This is a simple Easy to do Introduction on how to change your start button text,image, and hover text. This is a fun way to Spruce up your computer to your special touch!

[edit] StepsFirst of all, make sure you download Resource Hacker.(See Ext. Links below to download Resource Hacker) You'll need this puppy to edit resources inside your Windows shell.

Locate explorer.exe in your c:\Windows directory. Make a copy of the file in the same directory and rename it explorer.bak.
Now launch Resource Hacker.

In the File menu, open explorer.exe. You'll now see a bunch of collapsed folders.

Expand the String Table folder and then find folder No. 37 (folder No. 38 if you're in Windows Classic mode).

Click on resource 1033 and locate the text that says "Start." This is your Start button, and now you've got control over what it says! Change the "Start" text to your text of choice. You don't have a character limit, but the text takes up valuable taskbar space, so don't make it too long.


Click on the button labeled Compile Script. This updates the settings for your Start button. But nothing will happen until you complete through step #20, so keep going!

CHANGE YOUR HOVER TEXT

While you're here, why not also change the text that pops up

when your mouse hovers over your Start button?
Right now it says "Click here to begin." Well, duh! We already know that's where to begin!

Open folder No. 34 and click on resource 1033.
Find the text that says "Click here to begin" and change it to something cooler.

Click on the Compile Script button to update this resource.

CUSTOMIZE YOUR START ICON

For an added bonus, you can also change the Windows icon to
the left of the text, too.

Collapse the String Table folder and expand the Bitmap folder at the top of your folder list.

Click on folder No. 143 and click on resource 1033. You should see that familiar Windows icon.

Go to the Action Menu and select "Replace bitmap." Select
"Open file with new bitmap", and locate the replacement image on your machine. Note: The image must have a .bmp extension and a size of 30 pixels by 30 pixels. Then click the Replace button.

Now that you've made your changes, save the file in your Windows folder with another name, such as newstartbutton.exe. Don't name it Explorer.exe, because that file is already being used by your system.

Close all open programs and restart your system.


Boot into Safe Mode With Command Prompt by pressing F8 on startup.

Then choose Safe Mode in the command prompt.

Log on as administrator and enter your password.


When the command prompt comes up, make sure you're in the right directory by typing "cd c:\windows" (without the quotes).

Now type "copy c:\windows\newstartbutton.exe c:\windows\explorer.exe" (no quotes). Type "yes" (no quotes) to overwrite the existing file, then restart your system by typing "shutdown -r" (no quotes).


When Windows relaunches, you'll see your new Start button in all its glory!

An easier way to enable the new settings is to open task manager and end all instances of "explorer.exe" then click "save" in the Resource Hacker menu.

At this point you might see a "Windows File Protection" popup. this is just telling you that the file was modified (which it was, by you)just click "cancel" then "ok".

the final step is to open up task manager then click on "new task" then enter "explorer" or "explorer.exe" (all without quotes) and you should see your changes.



[edit] TipsBe sure when you are ready to save your new start button to the windows

Answered by Ajay Pal at 7:56 AM on May 24, 2008

You follow these Steps for changing the name of explore on start-

1) The default command for Windows Explorer icon in the Accessories Program group is:

%SystemRoot%\explorer.exe

If you wanted to open the folder mp3files on the C:\ drive. You would enter the command:

%SystemRoot%\explorer.e xe c:\mp3files

2)P On XP, regardless of how Windows Explorer views have been set, this will open the folder in a single window view, while Vista retains the view settings, which may display a left and right window panes. If you wanted the folder to open with two Window panes on XP, enter the following command:

%SystemRoot%\explorer.e xe/e,c:\mp3files

If you wanted to open the mp3files folder, but have the focus on a sub-folder under it, you can enter the following command:

%SystemRoot%\explorer.e xe/e,/root,/select,c:\mp3files\soft ware

Where /root opens the root folder (in this case the :\mp3files) and /select,c:\mp3files\software tells Windows Explorer to open the software directory.

For more detail, Please visit the site given below-
http://www.watchingthenet.c om/how-to-change-windows-explorer-i con-to-open-a-diffierent-folder-in- windows-xp-and-vista.html

Answered by Nagendra at 7:10 PM on May 23, 2008

You can change the name of internet explorer by clicking on start>internet explorer>right click on the internet explorer>get a option rename> then you can rename your internet explorer name

Answered by Sudipto at 5:13 PM on May 23, 2008

Hi anup you can do this but Avoid directly editing a windows executable file. Instead use a hex editor. Try the link below.
http://www.theeldergeek.com /change_text_...

Answered by ayisha at 5:00 PM on May 23, 2008