Vista Registry - Change the Name of Your Network IconVista Registry - Change the Name of Your Network IconThe idea behind this registry tweak is to rename the name of the Network Icon found on the Vista desktop. Please note, this Network Icon lacks a rename option, thus you have to resort to a registry edit. Original name and after registry tweak
Topics for Changing the Name of the Network IconPreliminary StepBefore you attempt this registry tweak, ensure that the Vista desktop displays the Network icon. Right-click the desktop, Personalize and select: Change Desktop Icons. This tip also works for XP and W2K3, in these cases, make sure that you display the 'Network' on the desktop. Instructions for NetworkExplorer.dll,-1"The mission is to find a particular registry setting in the HKCU section. Once we locate the REG_SZ we merely edit the value to reflect our preference. Launch Regedit and navigate thus: 1) HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Classes\Local Settings\Software\Microsoft\Windows\Shell\MuiCache 2) Double-click the REG_SZ "@C:\Windows\system32\NetworkExplorer.dll,-1" 3) To see the fruits of your labours, just press F5 to refresh the desktop, your computer icon should now say the equivalent of: Guy's Network. (See screenshot at the top of this page). Screen Shot of Vista's RegeditHere is a
panoramic view of the registry, which shows regedit displaying:
. Key Learning Points
** HKLM is an abbreviation of HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE, and HKCU is shorthand for HKEY_CURRENT_USER. These acronyms are so well known that you can even use them in .reg files, Vista will understand and obey the registry instruction. Creating a .Reg File This page explains how to create, and then edit .reg files for your computer. As it's easy to import the contents of a .reg file into the registry, do take extra care with procedures.
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