Tips & Tricks, Tutorials, Hacking, Troubleshooting,

NOKIA ::.Universal Codes
Code Description :
These Nokia codes will work on most Nokia Mobile Phones
(1) *3370# Activate Enhanced Full Rate Codec (EFR) - Your phone uses the best sound quality but talk time is reduced by approx. 5%
(2) #3370# Deactivate Enhanced Full Rate Codec (EFR) OR *3370# ( Favourite )
(3) *#4720# Activate Half Rate Codec - Your phone uses a lower quality sound but you should gain approx 30% more Talk Time.
(4) *#4720# Deactivate Half Rate Codec.
5) *#0000# Displays your phones software version, 1st Line : Software Version, 2nd Line : Software Release Date, 3rd Line : Compression Type. ( Favourite )
(6) *#9999# Phones software version if *#0000# does not work.
(7) *#06# For checking the International Mobile Equipment Identity (IMEI Number). ( Favourite )
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#pw+1234567890+ 1# Provider Lock Status. (use the "*" button to obtain the "p,w" and "+" symbols).
(9) #pw+1234567890+ 2# Network Lock Status. (use the "*" button to obtain the "p,w" and "+" symbols).
(10) #pw+1234567890+ 3# Country Lock Status. (use the "*" button to obtain the "p,w" and "+" symbols).
(11) #pw+1234567890+ 4# SIM Card Lock Status. (use the "*" button to obtain the "p,w" and "+" symbols).
(12) *#147# (vodafone) this lets you know who called you last.
(13) *#1471# Last call (Only vodofone).
(14) *#21# Allows you to check the number that "All Calls" are diverted to
(15) *#2640# Displays security code in use.
(16) *#30# Lets you see the private number.
(17) *#43# Allows you to check the "Call Waiting" status of your phone.
(1

*#61# Allows you to check the number that "On No Reply" calls are diverted to.
(19) *#62# Allows you to check the number that "Divert If Unreachable (no service)" calls are diverted to.
(20) *#67# Allows you to check the number that "On Busy Calls" are diverted to.
(21) *#67705646# Removes operator logo on 3310 & 3330.
(22) *#73# Reset phone timers and game scores.
(23) *#746025625# Displays the SIM Clock status, if your phone supports this power saving feature "SIM Clock Stop Allowed", it means you will get the best standby time possible.
24) *#7760# Manufactures code.
(25) *#7780# Restore factory settings.
26) *#8110# Software version for the nokia 8110.
(27) *#92702689# Displays - 1.Serial Number, 2.Date Made, 3.Purchase Date, 4.Date of last repair
(0000 for no repairs), 5.Transfer User Data. To exit this mode you need to switch your phone off then on again. (Favourite )
(2

*#94870345123456789 # Deactivate the PWM-Mem.
(29) **21*number# Turn on "All Calls" diverting to the phone number entered.
(30) **61*number# Turn on "No Reply" diverting to the phone number entered.
(31) **67*number# Turn on "On Busy" diverting to the phone number entered.
(32) 12345 This is the default security code.


press and hold # Lets you switch between lines

IMEI number: * # 0 6 #
Software version: * # 0 0 0 0 #
Simlock info: * # 9 2 7 0 2 6 8 9 #
Enhanced Full Rate: * 3 3 7 0 # [ # 3 3 7 0 # off]
Half Rate: * 4 7 2 0 #
Provider lock status: #pw+1234567890+ 1
Network lock status #pw+1234567890+ 2
Provider lock status: #pw+1234567890+ 3
SimCard lock status: #pw+1234567890+ 4

NOKIA 6110/6120/6130/ 6150/6190
IMEI number: * # 0 6 #
Software version: * # 0 0 0 0 #
Simlock info: * # 9 2 7 0 2 6 8 9 #
Enhanced Full Rate: * 3 3 7 0 # [ # 3 3 7 0 # off]
Half Rate: * 4 7 2 0 #

NOKIA 3110
IMEI number: * # 0 6 #
Software version: * # 0 0 0 0 # or * # 9 9 9 9 # or * # 3 1 1 0 #
Simlock info: * # 9 2 7 0 2 6 8 9 #

NOKIA 3330

*#06# This will show your warranty details *#92702689#
*3370# Basically increases the quality of calling sound, but decreases battery length.
#3370# Deactivates the above
*#0000# Shows your software version
*#746025625# This shows if your phone will allow sim clock stoppage
*4370# Half Rate Codec activation. It will automatically restart
#4370# Half Rate Codec deactivation. It will automatically restart
Restore Factory Settings To do this simply use this code

*#7780# Manufacturer Info Date of Manufacturing *#3283#
*3001#12345# (TDMA phones only) This will put your phone into programming mode, and you'll be
presented with the programming menu.

2) Select "NAM1"
3) Select "PSID/RSID"
4) Select "P/RSID 1"
Note: Any of the P/RSIDs will work
5) Select "System Type" and set it to Private
6) Select "PSID/RSID" and set it to 1
7) Select "Connected System ID"
Note: Enter your System ID for Cantel, which is 16401 or 16423. If you don't know yours, ask your local dealer for it.
Select "Alpha Tag"
9) Enter a new tag, then press OK
10) Select "Operator Code (SOC)" and set it to 2050
11) Select "Country Code" and set it to 302 for Canada, and 310 for the US.
12) Power down the phone and power it back on again ISDN Code To check the ISDN number on your Nokia use this code *#92772689#. ::

Ericsson

Ericson T65

*#05# Fake Insert puk screen Press no to exit

Ericsson T20
MENU tecnichal Info
[type] >*<<**<<***<<*

*<<**<> are the right and left menu's keysEricsson T18s/T10/A1018s
>*<<*<* software CXC125065 Internal product code PRG 970715 1515 Software version and SW rev.<* CLR <><**>*<<*<*> Displays texts and messages in the phone It will be displayed " TEXT " then push YES are the right and left menu's keys !!!>*<<*<*Options :


1) service Info info Software Simlock Configuration

2) Service Test Display Led/Illumination Keyboard ringer Vibration Headset Microphone Clock

3)Text's name List Info personal : >*<<**< SIM Locking ( 8 digits' code ) ( it could harm your phone )

1) Network

2) Subnetwork

3) SP

4) Corporate

.:: Siemens ::.

Siemens C25
IMEI number: * # 0 6 #
Software version: put off sim card and enter: : * # 0 6 # and press LONG KEY Bonus screen: in phone booke: + 1 2 0 2 2 2 4 3 1 2 1

.:: Bosch ::.

IMEI Number: * # 0 6 #
Dafault Language: * # 0 0 0 0 #
Net Monitor: * # 3 2 6 2 2 5 5 * 8 3 7 8 #

.::Alcatel:: .

IMEI number: * # 0 6 #Software version: * # 0 6 #
Net Monitor: 0 0 0 0 0 0 *


.:: Samsung ::.

Samsung SGH600/2100DB IMEI number: * # 0 6 #
Software version: * # 9 9 9 9 # albo * # 0 8 3 7 #
Net Monitor: * # 0 3 2 4 #
Chaning LCD contrast: * # 0 5 2 3 #
Memory info: * # 0 3 7 7 # albo * # 0 2 4 6 #
Reset pamieci (SIMLOCK`a removing!!!) : *2767*3855#
Reset pamieci CUSTOM: *2767*2878#
Battery state: * # 9 9 9 8 * 2 2 8 #
Alarm beeper: *#9998*289#
Vibra test: *#9998*842#: :.
IMEI number: * # 0 6 #
Software version: * # 9 9 9 9 #

.:: Philips ::.
*#3333*# Displays the blocking list.
*#7489*# Displays the security code.
*#06# Displays the IMEI number.
*#8377*# Displays the SW info.

.:: Panasonic ::.
Panasonic gd90 gd93
*#9999# SW - Type the code on switch on , during network seek-Vers. SW and production code Enable ringing and vibration contemporarily Enable vibration with # then increase volume with "tone menu "


Panasonic gd70
*#9999# SW - Type the code on switch on , during network seek-Vers. SW and production code Enable ringing and vibration contemporarily Enable vibration with # then increase volume with "tone menu "

.:: Acer ::.
Acer V 750
*#400# Display Adc/ Set Cal-Value -
*#402# Set LCD Contrast
*#403# Display Errors Info
*#300# Display Info Hw & Sw
*#301# Menu Test
*#302# Menu Acoustics
*#303# (Settings saved) Set English language?
*#307# Menu Engineering
*#311# Reset Phone Code - [ Also reset Security Codes ! ]
*#330# (Execute not success) [ unknown ]
*#331# (Service deactivated) [ unknown ]
*#332# (Service unavailable) [ unknown ]
*#333# (Execute not success)[ unknown ]
*#351# (Service unavailable) [ unknown ]
*#360# (Invalid input)[ unknown ]
*#361# (Invalid input) [ unknown ]
*#362# (Invalid input) [ unknown ]
#363# (Invalid input) [ unknown ]


.:: Genie ::.
Genie DB *#06# IMEI.
*#2254*# Near Cell Mode.For every received BTS will be displayed :
Current channel and 2 channel levels
*#06# IMEI
*#2558# time of network connection ( D/H/M )
*#2562# Fores reconnection to network
!!!*#7489# Dispalys and modify phones' security code!!!
!!!*#3377# SIM lock information !!!
*#7378# SIM card Informations : supported phase name and tipe
*#7693# Enable/disable "Sleep Mode"
*#8463# State of "Sleep Mode"
*#2255# Debug Call Mode enable/disable
*#3333*# Displays the blocking list.
*#7489*# Displays the security code
*#06# Displays the IMEI number
*#8377*# Displays the SW info.


.:: NEC ::.
NEC db2000 *#2820# software vers.
IMEI *#06#
Reset *73738# (send?)
SP Lock info:
* # 3210 # (send?)
Network barring info : *#8140# (send?)
( it could harm your phone )
SIM lock it could harm your phone )
*#4960 # (send?) -Inquiry * 4960 * password * password # (send?) lock
#4960* password # (send?) unlock
[password] [8 digits]
Net Lock
*#7320# (send?) -Inquiry * 7320 * password * password # (send?) lock
#7320* password # (send?) unlock
[password] [ 8 digits]
Net Lock 2:
*#2220# (invio) - Inquiry * 2220 * password * password # (send?) lock
#2220* password # (invio?)unlock
[password] [8 digits]
Unlock subnetwork
*#1110# (send?) - inquiry * 1110 * password * password # (send?) lock
#1110* password # (send?) unlock
[password] [nï?½ 8 cifre]
( it could harm your phone )

.:: Trium ::.

Trium Geo/Geo @ - Astral - Cosmo -AriaEnter the menu and type *
A new menu will be displayed :
Application : SW version and battery's voltage
Trium Galaxy
Push * and type 5806: Production date and SW version


.:: Telit ::.

Telit GM 810 MONITOR - technical menu - : type ++++ and push OK.
Adiacent cells list : # and *
Now if you push OK the phone displays battery ' s voltage and temperature

.:: Sagem ::.
Sagem MC959/940
Select commands' menu and push *
Displays a new menu' :
Appli : software vers. and battery's voltage
Eprom
Sim Lock
Test LCD: display test , green/red and vibration


Sagem MC920
Select commands' menu and push *
Displays 5 new menus :
1 APPLI
VERSION ( SW)
BATTERY (voltage )
2 PROM (IMEI)
3!!! SIM LOCK (10 digits code requested ) !!!
4- NETWORK (returns : OPTION NOT AVAILABLE)
5- TEST LCD
SYMBOL 1 (LCD)
SYMBOL 2 (test2 LCD)
BLACK (all icons and carachters displayed )
FOR PHOTO (welcome message and time )
VIBRATOR (vibration test )


.:: Sony ::.
Sony CMD Z5/J5
Vers. SW :
Without SIM , switch on phone and type l *#7353273#

.:: Eprom ::.
!!! Sim Lock [10 digits code ] ( it could harm your phone )
NETWORK : OPTION NOT AVAILABLE
Test LCD: display test of the green/red leds and vibration
Push * and type 4329 :enables/disables network monitor 1 (the same of MT35)
Push * and type 621342 :enables/disables network monitor 2
Push * and type 5807 : Serial Number Software Vers.
Push * and type 936505: IMEI -- Software Vers.
TPush * and type 547 : Test serial Data Cable DISPLAYS :"Testmode"
Push * and type 362628: ISMI BLOCK (UNKNOWN)
Push * and type 476989: NS BLOCK (UNKNOWN)
Push * and type 482896:CP BLOCK (UNKNOWN)
Push * and type 787090: ? BLOCK (UNKNOWN)
Push * and type 787292 : block current network
!!! Push * and type 967678: SP LOCK!!!
Push * and type 850696:Warm Start ( ENABLE/DISABLE)
Push * and type 3926 : Swicth off phone
Push * and type 5806: Production date and SW version


.:: Motorola ::.
Motorola V3688

IMEI *#06#
Enhanced Full Rate Codec EFR
Enable EFR : [][][] 119 [] 1 [] OK.
disable EFR : [][][] 119 [] 0 [] OK





Codes (that they dont tell you in the manual)
To check the IMEI (International Mobile Equipment Identity) type: *#06# Information you get from the IMEI:
XXXXXX XX XXXXXX X TAC FAC SNR SP TAC = Type Approval Code (first 2 digits = country code).
FAC = Final Assembly Code (For Nokia phones FAC=10). SNR = Serial Number. SP = Spare (always SP=0).To check the phone's software (firmware revision information) type: *#0000# ( or for some phones outher then Nokia 61XX you can try *#model nummber# ex. for 8110 *#8110#) Information you can get from the phone's software version: V 3.14 28-11-97 NSE-3 1st line: Software version. 2nd line: The date of the software release.3nd line: Phone type, .Some versions and dates:V 3.14 28/11/97 V4.33 11/03/98 V 4.73 22/04/98 V 5.24 14/9/98

Pin-Out Diagram for the 6110

1 - VIN CHARGER INPUT VOLTAGE 8.4V 0.8A
2 - CHRG CTRL CHARGER CONTROL PWM 32Khz
3 - XMIC MIC INPUT 60mV - 1V
4 - SGND SIGNAL GROUND
5 - XEAR EAR OUTPUT 80mV - 1V
6 - MBUS 9600 B/S
7 - FBUS_RX 9.6 - 230.4 KB/S
8 - FBUS_TX 9.6 - 230.4 KB/S
9 - L_GND CHARGER / LOGIC GND

Revealing Headphone and Car-Kit Menus
Think about this: If you do these tricks the new menus can not be erased after the procedure. But it's not dangerous or harmful for your phone To enable the headset-function, you have to short-circuit the "3" and "4". After a short time there is "Headset" on the display Now, menu 3-6 is now enabled! To enable the carkit-function you have to short-circuit the "4" and "5". After a short time, "Car" is shown on the display and the menu 3-7 is enabled!!

This Trick is for you how want to hear more then your supposed to!

If you short-circuit the left and the right contact with the middle contact ("3", "6" and "9") the Nokia Software hangs! The profile "Headset" will be activated. Before you do this, just active the "auto call receive" function in the headphone profile and set the ringing volume to "mute" Now you can use your phone for checking out what people are talking about in a room. Place the phone somewhere stratidic and call your phone! The phone receives the call without ringing and you can listen to what people are talking about! .....gr8...

Serial numbers on your 6110
For more info type: *#92702689#
The first screen gives you the serial and IMEI number.
Then there is the Date of Manufacture: ex. Made 1297
Then there is the Purchasing Date: ex. Purchasing Date 0298
Then there is the last Repair Date: ex. Repaired: 0000
Note: you must turn off the phone to exit after this test, because of the last function, "transfer user data" which Doesn't work as "standard".. ..You can use this mode only to transfer all Calender, Profile and Callers Group Information to another phone (eg. if you are replacing phone or configuring phones for use within your company or when a particular phone doesn't works correctly )


Activating and deactivating EFR and HFR, on your 6110

*3370# to activate Enhanced Full Rate - Makes calls sound better, but decreases the battery life by about 5%.#3370# to deactivate Enhanced Full Rate
*4720# to activate Half Rate Mode - Drops call quality, but increases battery life by about 30%.
#4720# to deactivate Half Rate Mode



friends are all the secret of all mobiles

However, you can repair Office 2010 using the Programs and Features tool in the Control Panel. To do this, click Control Panel on the Start menu.

Opening the Control Panel

The Programs and Features link is easier to find in the Control Panel if you choose to display all the tools and not the categories. To do this, select Large icons or Small icons from the View by drop-down list.

Selecting Small icons from the View by drop-down list

Click the Programs and Features link.

Selecting the Programs and Features tool

Find your version of Microsoft Office 2010 in the list of programs installed on your computer. Right-click on the name and select Change.

Changing the Microsoft Office installation

A dialog box displays allowing you to change your installation of Microsoft Office 2010. You can Add or Remove Features, Repair the installation, Remove Office 2010, or Enter a Product Key. Select Repair and click Continue.

Choosing to Repair your Microsoft Office 2010 installation

The progress of the repair, or the Configuration Progress, displays. This may take a while.

Repair progress

When the configuration is complete, click Close.

Repair complete

The final screen of the configuration process recommends that you exit and restart any open Office programs. However, you may need to reboot your computer. If you the following dialog box displays, and you still have some programs open, click No and proceed to close all open programs. Then, reboot your computer manually.

If you do not have any programs open, you may click Yes to reboot your computer immediately.

Reboot now dialog box

This method of repairing Office 2010 does not provide detailed test results like the Microsoft Office Diagnostics tool available in Office 2007, but hopefully it will fix your installation of Office 2010.

Tabbed browsing in Firefox is one of its strengths and there are many add-ons that extend the functionality of the tabs. However, if you want to change the behavior of the tabs to your liking without installing add-ons, this post shows you how to change some of the configuration settings to customize your tabs.

Open the about:config Preferences List

Accessing the list of preferences in Firefox is simple. Enter “about:config” (without the quotes) in the address bar and press Enter.

Opening about:config

A message displays warning you that changing these preferences can harm Firefox if you don’t know what you are doing. If you don’t want to see this message every time you access the preferences, select the Show this warning next time check box so there is no check mark in the box. Click the I’ll be careful, I promise button to continue.

This might void your warranty! message

Change Location of Close Buttons on Tabs

The browser.tabs.closeButtons preference controls where the close buttons (the “X” icons) are displayed on the tabs.

browser.tabs.closeButton preference

The following integer values are accepted:

  • 0: Displays a close button only on the currently active tab. This setting is useful if you tend to accidentally close non-active tabs. Note that you can also press Ctrl + F4 to close only the currently active tab.
  • 1: Displays close buttons on all tabs. This is Firefox’s default value for this preference.
  • 2: Does not display any close buttons. The only way to close a tab if you choose this value is by pressing Ctrl + F4.
  • 3: Displays one close button at the end of the tab bar.

To change the value, double-click on the preference name. The Enter integer value dialog box displays. Enter a value from the list above in the edit box and click OK.

Changing the browser.tabs.closeButtons preference

We changed our value to 0 so that only the currently active tab displays a close button.

Close button on active tab only

Open Search Results in a New Tab

When the browser.search.openintab preference is set to true (if is false by default), any searches launched from the Search tool bar are opened in a new tab instead of overwriting the contents of the current one. This preference can be useful if you have often accidentally replaced the contents of your currently active tab with a search when you didn’t want to.

browser.search.openintab preference

To change the preference, double-click on the preference name. Since it is a boolean value and only has two options, this simply toggles the value between true and false.

Changing browser.search.openintab preference to true

Enter a word or phrase in the Search box and press Enter.

NOTE: This preference seems to only work when you press Enter after entering your search term. If you click the Search button on the right side of the Search box, the search results are displays in currently active tab, despite the value on the browser.search.openintab preference.

Doing a search in Search bar

A new tab is opened containing your search results.

NOTE: If you open a new browser window using Ctrl + N and perform a search there in the Search box, the results also displays in a new tab.

Search results open in new tab

Change the Number of Closed Windows and Tabs You Can Reopen

Firefox allows you to recover your recently closed windows and tabs through the History menu. However, by default, you can only recover the last three windows and the last 10 tabs, but you can change these settings in the about:config preferences list.

Recently Closed Windows on the History menu

To change the number of Firefox windows you can restore after closing them, find the browser.sessionstore.max_windows_undo preference and double-click on it.

browser.sessionstore.max_windows_undo preference

In the Enter integer value dialog box, enter the desired value into the edit box and click OK.

Changing browser.sessionstore.max_windows_undo preference

You can change the browser.sessionstore.max_tabs_undo preference the same way to increase the number of previously closed tabs available on the Recently Closed Tabs submenu on the History menu.

The max_windows_undo and max_tabs_undo preferences changed

Fit More Tabs on the Tab Bar

The browser.tabs.tabMinWidth preference determines how narrow, in pixels, tabs can be shrunk down before scroll arrows appear on the left and right edges of the tab bar.

Right scroll arrow on tab bar

The default value is 100, but you can set this to something smaller so you can fit more tabs in the bar at once.

NOTE: The smaller the value for the browser.tabs.tabMinWidth preference, the harder you might find it to read the shortened titles.

To change the value of the browser.tabs.tabMinWidth preference, double-click on the preference name.

browser.tabs.tabMinWidth preference

On the Enter integer value dialog box, enter a new value in the edit box and click OK.

Changing browser.tabs.tabMinWidth preference

Experiment with different values to see how narrow you need to make the tabs to remove the arrows for the number of tabs you want to be able to fit on the tab bar.

No scroll arrows on tab bar

Open Bookmark Groups in New Tabs

If you open a group of bookmarks at once, the default behavior in Firefox is to replace any existing tabs with the newly opened pages. There is a preference, called browser.tabs.loadGroup, that will change this behavior; however, you might have to add it to the list of preferences. It was not available in our list.

The browser.tabs.loadGroup preference allows you to open groups of bookmarks by appending new tabs to the existing window, instead of overwriting currently existing tabs.

To add the new preference, right-click anywhere in the list of preferences and select New | Integer from the popup menu.

Adding a new preference

On the New integer value dialog box, enter “browser.tabs.loadGroup” (without the quotes) in the edit box and click OK.

Editing the preference name

To append the tabs with the group of bookmarked pages to the current tab set, enter 0 in the edit box on the Enter integer value dialog box and click OK.

NOTE: To return to the default behavior and replace the current tab set with the group of bookmarked pages, enter 1 in the edit box on the Enter integer value dialog box.

Setting integer value to zero

The new preference is added to the list and displays in bold, indicating it has been changed by you, the user.

New preference added

Now, you can open a group of bookmarks without losing the pages on the current tabs.

Opening all bookmarks in a group in tabs

The group of bookmarks are opened on new tabs appended to the current set of tabs.

Tabs added instead of replacing current tabs

Remove a Preference from the about:config List

If you decide you don’t want the browser.tabs.loadGroup preference (or any other preferences you add), you can remove it from the list.

To do this, right-click on the name of the preference you want to remove, such as the browser.tabs.loadGroup preference, and select Reset from the popup menu.

Resetting a preference

For preferences that you have added, the Value will be empty once you reset it. Resetting a preference that already existed, returns the Value to the default value.

No Value on preference

Close Firefox and restart it. Enter “about:config” (without the quotes) in the address bar again (unless you saved your tabs), click the I’ll be careful, I promise button on the warning message, if necessary, and scroll down in the list of preferences. You will notice that the browser.tabs.loadGroup preference is no longer in the list.

Preference gone from list

There are many entries in the about:config list of preferences that help you customize the look, feel, and behavior of Firefox without installing add-ons. For more information about the various preferences, see the following page on mozillaZine:

http://kb.mozillazine.org/Firefox_:_FAQs_:_About:config_Entries.

Microsoft added an Add to Quick Launch option to the context menu in Windows Vista that allows you to add the selected file to the Quick Launch Bar automatically. There is a visual basic script available on the Winhelponline.com site that allows you to add this option to the context menu in Windows XP.

Download the Add to Quick Launch script here.

NOTE: You can also add a shortcut to the Quick Launch Bar by dragging and dropping a file to the Quick Launch Bar. This post is for Windows XP users who want to be able to add shortcuts to the Quick Launch Bar the same way you can in Windows Vista.

If your Quick Launch Bar is not currently enabled, right-click on the Taskbar and select Properties from the popup menu.

Selecting Properties on the Taskbar

The Taskbar and Start Menu Properties dialog box displays. On the Taskbar tab, select the Show Quick Launch check box so there is a check mark in the box. Click OK.

Selecting Show Quick Launch

To add the Add to Quick Launch option to the context menu, double-click on the .vbs file you downloaded.

Starting the VBScript script file

On the Configuring AddToQuickLaunch.vbs dialog box, type “INSTALL” (without the quotes) in the edit box and click OK.

Starting installation

Click OK on the Installed confirmation dialog box that displays.

Installation completed

You can add files to the Quick Launch Bar from the Start menu. Simply right-click on the desired item and select Add to Quick Launch from the popup menu.

Adding Word to Quick Launch from Start menu

The shortcut is added to the Quick Launch Bar with the same name as it has on the Start menu.

Word add to Quick Launch

You can also add items from within Windows Explorer. Find the file you want to add, right-click on it, and select Add to Quick Launch from the popup menu.

Adding SnagIt to Quick Launch in Explorer

The filename (without the extension) is used as the name on the Quick Launch Bar with “(Shortcut)” added.

SnagIt added to Quick Launch

You can easily change the name of shortcuts on the Quick Launch Bar by accessing the Quick Launch folder. To do this, you must first unlock the taskbar. Right-click on the Taskbar and select Lock the Taskbar from the popup menu so there is no check mark to the left of the option.

Unlocking the Taskbar

Right-click on the dotted border on the left side of the Quick Launch Bar and select Open Folder from the popup menu.

Opening Quick Launch folder

Windows Explorer opens the Quick Launch folder and you see all the shortcuts on the Quick Launch Bar. Select the shortcut for which you want to change the name twice slowly to highlight the text. You can also right-click on the shortcut and select Rename from the popup menu.

Changing the name of the shortcut

Type a new name for the shortcut and press Enter.

Shortcut name changed

To close Windows Explorer, select Close from the File menu, or click the X button in the upper, right corner of the window.

Closing the Quick Launch folder

To lock the taskbar again, right-click on the Taskbar and select Lock the Taskbar from the popup menu so there is a check mark to the left of the option.

Locking the Taskbar

The shortcut you renamed now displays with the new name on the Quick Launch Bar.

Name of shortcut changed on Quick Launch

NOTE: The Add to Quick Launch option only allows you to add files to the Quick Launch Bar, not folders. If you want to add a folder to the Quick Launch Bar, use the drag and drop method.

To remove the Add to Quick Launch option from the context menu, run the .vbs script file again. This time, type “UNINSTALL” (without the quotes) in the edit box and click OK or press Enter. Click OK on the confirmation dialog box that displays. [via Winhelponline.com]