You can add and remove all the annoying features XP forces upon you, including the pinned window, recent documents, and logoff/shutdown buttons.
All keys apply to the Start menu.
Key Path for All Keys (except the last one):
REGEDIT4
[HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Policies\Explorer]
Add keys wanted below path in a .reg file
value 00000001 = 1 for enabled
value 00000000 = 0 for disabled
*I will write all code with the intention of enabling the feature.
*These hacks should also remove the check boxes from the Start menu customization menu, so keep your script in case you wish to go back.
*Nearly all of these changes will require a logoff or reboot to take effect.
Set Recent Documents’ Maximum Size:
*For this one, you may enter the size you wish. Supplied is the value for 10.
"MaxRecentDocs"=dword:00001000
Clear Recent Documents on Logoff or Shutdown:
"ClearRecentDocsOnExit"=dword:00000001
Remove Recent Documents:
"NoRecentDocsMenu"=dword:00000001
Remove Favorites Menu:
"NoFavoritesMenu"=dword:00000001
Remove Frequently Used List:
"NoStartMenuMFUprogramsList"=dword:00000001
Remove Network Places Icon:
"NoStartMenuNetworkPlaces"=dword:00000001
Remove My Documents Icon:
"NoSMMyDocs"=dword:00000001
Remove My Pictures:
"NoSMMyPictures"=dword:00000001
Remove My Music:
"NoStartMenuMyMusic"=dword:00000001
Remove Most Explorer Search Options:
"NoFind"=dword:00000001
Remove Run Icon:
"NoRun"=dword:00000001
Remove My Computer Icon:
***Special Key:
[HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Policies\NonEnum]
"{20D04FE0-3AEA-1069-A2D8-08002B30309D}"=dword:00000001
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-William. § (marvin_gohan)