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Hell can you help me please, how can i put My Documents, MY Pictures in Windows Explorer or in My Computer...hoping for your positive responds...thank you in advance

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Short summary and compatibility notes: on Windows XP the Explorer view called "Files stored on this computer" can show the Shared Documents link and per‑user "My Documents" entries; that’s different from the Vista / Windows 7 behavior where dragging a folder to Favorites or Libraries is the usual approach (as hinted). ’s registry trick restored the Shared Documents item for you — if the goal now is to hide or remove the Shared Documents link (or to remove a specific user entry such as Administrator) use one of the safer options below instead of repeatedly running commands you don’t have a backup for. (howtogeek.com)

Hide/remove Shared Documents (easy, reversible)

  • XP Pro: use Group Policy (gpedit.msc) → User Configuration → Administrative Templates → Windows Components → Windows Explorer → “Remove Shared Documents from My Computer.” (learn.microsoft.com)
  • XP Home (or if you prefer a registry file): create and run a .reg file that sets the NoSharedDocuments policy for your user, then log off and back on:
Windows Registry Editor Version 5.00

[HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Policies\Explorer]
"NoSharedDocuments"=dword:00000001

How to hide a particular user (Administrator) entry

  • The list of per‑user entries is populated from the DocFolderPaths branch. Export that key first, then remove the value named for the account you don’t want listed (or change its path). In Regedit: export ...Explorer\DocFolderPaths for backup, then delete the Administrator value and log off/restart Explorer to refresh. You can also use the command line to delete a value from an elevated prompt:
reg delete "HKLM\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\DocFolderPaths" /v Administrator /f

Always export any key you plan to change (Regedit → File → Export) and create a System Restore point before editing the registry. If something goes wrong, import the exported .reg or use the restore point to recover. (forums.tomshardware.com)

Notes and cautions: edits to these keys only change Explorer’s shortcuts/links; they do not delete the actual folders or files. If unsure, use Tweak UI (Microsoft PowerToys) or the Group Policy method (XP Pro) because they’re safer than manual edits. (howtogeek.com)

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What is your operating system? If it is Vista then you just drag the directory ontu your favorite links inside windows explorer.

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What is your operating system? If it is Vista then you just drag the directory ontu your favorite links inside windows explorer.

hello sir thank you for the reply... my operating system is Windwos XP sir, i want to show this on my computer just like those my Drive C: and Drive D: is this possible sir?please help me sir hoping for your positive responds...thank you in advance...

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Hello there!

Copy and execute this command on Run from start menu or press windows key + R, to bring up the run window:

REG ADD "[I]HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\MyComputer\NameSpace\DelegateFolders\{59031a47-3f72-44a7-89c5-5595fe6b30ee}[/I]" /VE /F

You should now have the shared documents restored in My Computer after a quick refresh.

Regards,
MatZO

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Hello there!

Copy and execute this command on Run from start menu or press windows key + R, to bring up the run window:

REG ADD "[I]HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\MyComputer\NameSpace\DelegateFolders\{59031a47-3f72-44a7-89c5-5595fe6b30ee}[/I]" /VE /F

You should now have the shared documents restored in My Computer after a quick refresh.

Regards,
MatZO

hello sir thank you for the reply and helping me.okay i will try this sir and i will write again if i have doubt..more power to you sir...

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Hello there!

Copy and execute this command on Run from start menu or press windows key + R, to bring up the run window:

REG ADD "[I]HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\MyComputer\NameSpace\DelegateFolders\{59031a47-3f72-44a7-89c5-5595fe6b30ee}[/I]" /VE /F

You should now have the shared documents restored in My Computer after a quick refresh.

Regards,
MatZO

hello sir i have question what is this "/VE/F"...where to put this sir?can i also rename the my documents into jemz documents hoping for your positive responds..thank you in advance...

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hello sir i have question what is this "/VE/F"...where to put this sir?can i also rename the my documents into jemz documents hoping for your positive responds..thank you in advance...

Hello again!

'/VE' and '/F' are parameters from registry command line. Each one is intended to do something special in Windows configuration.

For example:
/VE -> Adds an empty value name <Default> for the key specified.
/F -> Force overwriting the existing registry entry without prompt.

How about renaming your My Documents folder, I can only say that with another registry tweak you are able to rename it how you want, but I'm not quite sure this time. Anyway, I prepared this time two small files; you need only to open them and it's done.

Regards,
MatZO

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Hello again!

'/VE' and '/F' are parameters from registry command line. Each one is intended to do something special in Windows configuration.

For example:
/VE -> Adds an empty value name <Default> for the key specified.
/F -> Force overwriting the existing registry entry without prompt.

How about renaming your My Documents folder, I can only say that with another registry tweak you are able to rename it how you want, but I'm not quite sure this time. Anyway, I prepared this time two small files; you need only to open them and it's done.

Regards,
MatZO

Hi,

sir sorry for just now reply to you...last question sir how can i remove this shared documents and Administrator folder in my computer.thank you in advance...thank you sir for helping me more power to you.

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