Windows 7 Super Bar

rctneil · 09-04-2009, 04:21 AM

Why will the MA3 executable not let itself be pinned to the Windows 7 Super Bar?

Jim Sachs · 09-04-2009, 07:21 AM

Not having seen Windows 7, I don't really know what a Super Bar is, but one possibility is the filename. If you rename it as an .exe file instead of a .scr file, does it change anything?

mnielsen574 · 09-04-2009, 10:48 AM

I assume you are referring to the start menu in Windows 7. You cannot pin a scr file to the start menu. It will have to be exe file.

streetwolf · 09-04-2009, 02:55 PM

Originally posted by Jim Sachs:

Not having seen Windows 7, I don't really know what a Super Bar is, but one possibility is the filename. If you rename it as an .exe file instead of a .scr file, does it change anything?

That's the reason. Must be an exe.

rctneil · 09-04-2009, 03:33 PM

Right, If I change the MarineAquarium3.scr file to an exe then I can add it to the Superbar, BUT, If I right click on the desktop and select Personalize and go to Screensaver, it does not appear in the screensavers list and will not let me use MA3 as the default screensaver. If I alter the file back to an scr then I can have it as the default screensaver but it won;t let me put it on the superbar.

Any ideas guys?

Thanks

Regards,
Neil

Jim Sachs · 09-04-2009, 03:45 PM

Windows looks for the extension, and treats the file accordingly. You could just make two copies, using an .exe for one and .scr for the other.

Rob62 · 09-05-2009, 02:30 AM

[quote=Jim Sachs] "Not having seen Windows 7"

Here is something that may be of interest:
http://www.windowsxlive.net/seven-transformation-pack

From this hyperlink, you can Download Seven Transformation Pack 2.0. and
have your system act, look and sound similar to Windows 7 - that is scheduled for release October 22nd.

As it makes some changes to your system, it may be wise to create a new System Restore point before installing the new software, even though the program does offer you the choice to switch back when (and if) you choose to.

Rob

~ God Bless ALL ~

jimkraz · 09-05-2009, 05:38 AM

Make a shortcut to it on desktop, then pin shortcut to superbar, see if that works better. Jim Kraz

rctneil · 09-05-2009, 08:51 AM

Thats what I was trying. It'll pin it when the shortcut is pointing to an exe, just not when pointing to a .scr!

Something Fishy is definitely going on!!!!!!!!

Nicki · 09-05-2009, 12:14 PM

Has anyone tried the seven transformation pack ? Does it eat a lot of resources ( i.e. will a modest XP PC be able to run it ) ?

Rob62 · 09-05-2009, 09:03 PM

Nicki,

You can visit JCXP Forums for support and discussion regarding the Windows 7 Transformation Pack.

If it does not agree with your system or when you want to be rid of it, you can use this to help uninstall it uninstall.reg.zip (367 bytes) - log in required. The file comes from here.

Rob

~ God Bless ALL ~

Socrates · 09-05-2009, 10:08 PM

acting and looking like win 7 is not the same as actualyl being win 7 so not sure how useful that is for developers. It is a nice treat though.

celine · 09-06-2009, 06:45 AM

I have been "customized" my pc almost 10 years. Transformation Packs is the least I would like. Mind you,it overrides default of system's registry,not for novice whom doesn't know how to undo afterwards.Sorry,if my tone was too intimidated.

henemly · 09-07-2009, 03:06 PM

Originally posted by celine:

I have been "customized" my pc almost 10 years.

10 years ago as in past tense? or you've been "customizing" it for 10 years?

Wizwad · 09-07-2009, 04:17 PM

I think Celine, being Taiwanese, uses translation software to communicate with the English speaking world.

I could be wrong, but some of her posts have been so intriguing and used such unusual language, that I think it must be true.

celine · 09-07-2009, 10:08 PM

Well, henemly. My grammar still need improve it and I am not in keen “customizing” my pc lately. The first time I have customized my pc was with Windowblinds which back to 1999.

Naw, Mark, again, I am not use “translation software” whatsoever. I did use Google and Yahoo for spelling and vocabulary that I don’t know how to express from Chinese to English though.

Wizwad · 09-08-2009, 03:59 AM

I apologise, Celine. You do very well! Certainly far better than I would speaking any oriental language!

celine · 09-08-2009, 05:33 AM

Thanks the compliment,it's no biggy.

Marian Nichols · 09-08-2009, 10:43 AM

I am going to try Win 7, but I didn't think it had been officially released, are you using the beta version?

Celine, i have no problem understanding you but then we talk a lot, don't we.

rctneil · 09-08-2009, 12:11 PM

Nope, using RTM version

09-04-2009, 04:21 AM	#1
rctneil Registered Join Date: Jul 2008 Posts: 239	Windows 7 Super Bar Why will the MA3 executable not let itself be pinned to the Windows 7 Super Bar?

09-04-2009, 07:21 AM	#2
Jim Sachs Developer Join Date: Dec 2000 Location: Southern Oregon Posts: 9,791	Not having seen Windows 7, I don't really know what a Super Bar is, but one possibility is the filename. If you rename it as an .exe file instead of a .scr file, does it change anything? Jim Sachs Creator of SereneScreen Aquarium

09-04-2009, 03:45 PM	#6
Jim Sachs Developer Join Date: Dec 2000 Location: Southern Oregon Posts: 9,791	Windows looks for the extension, and treats the file accordingly. You could just make two copies, using an .exe for one and .scr for the other. Jim Sachs Creator of SereneScreen Aquarium

09-05-2009, 05:38 AM	#8
jimkraz Registered Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Troon, Scotland Posts: 125	Make a shortcut to it on desktop, then pin shortcut to superbar, see if that works better. Jim Kraz Something Fishy Going On

09-05-2009, 12:14 PM	#10
Nicki Sugar Plum Fairy Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Toronto Posts: 1,267	Has anyone tried the seven transformation pack ? Does it eat a lot of resources ( i.e. will a modest XP PC be able to run it ) ? Run you clever boy. And remember...

09-04-2009, 10:48 AM	#3
mnielsen574 Registered Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Texas Posts: 1	I assume you are referring to the start menu in Windows 7. You cannot pin a scr file to the start menu. It will have to be exe file.

09-04-2009, 02:55 PM	#4
streetwolf Registered Join Date: Jan 2009 Posts: 34	Originally posted by Jim Sachs: Not having seen Windows 7, I don't really know what a Super Bar is, but one possibility is the filename. If you rename it as an .exe file instead of a .scr file, does it change anything? That's the reason. Must be an exe.

09-04-2009, 03:33 PM	#5
rctneil Registered Join Date: Jul 2008 Posts: 239	Right, If I change the MarineAquarium3.scr file to an exe then I can add it to the Superbar, BUT, If I right click on the desktop and select Personalize and go to Screensaver, it does not appear in the screensavers list and will not let me use MA3 as the default screensaver. If I alter the file back to an scr then I can have it as the default screensaver but it won;t let me put it on the superbar. Any ideas guys? Thanks Regards, Neil

09-05-2009, 02:30 AM	#7
Rob62 Registered Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 62	[quote=Jim Sachs] "Not having seen Windows 7" Here is something that may be of interest: http://www.windowsxlive.net/seven-transformation-pack From this hyperlink, you can Download Seven Transformation Pack 2.0. and have your system act, look and sound similar to Windows 7 - that is scheduled for release October 22nd. As it makes some changes to your system, it may be wise to create a new System Restore point before installing the new software, even though the program does offer you the choice to switch back when (and if) you choose to. Rob ~ God Bless ALL ~

09-05-2009, 08:51 AM	#9
rctneil Registered Join Date: Jul 2008 Posts: 239	Thats what I was trying. It'll pin it when the shortcut is pointing to an exe, just not when pointing to a .scr! Something Fishy is definitely going on!!!!!!!!

09-05-2009, 09:03 PM	#11
Rob62 Registered Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 62	Nicki, You can visit JCXP Forums for support and discussion regarding the Windows 7 Transformation Pack. If it does not agree with your system or when you want to be rid of it, you can use this to help uninstall it uninstall.reg.zip (367 bytes) - log in required. The file comes from here. Rob ~ God Bless ALL ~

09-05-2009, 10:08 PM	#12
Socrates Sage Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: West Hills, CA Posts: 1,529	acting and looking like win 7 is not the same as actualyl being win 7 so not sure how useful that is for developers. It is a nice treat though. Bat rays? We don't need no stinking bat rays!

09-06-2009, 06:45 AM	#13
celine Special Assistant Join Date: May 2005 Location: back to home....... Posts: 1,330	I have been "customized" my pc almost 10 years. Transformation Packs is the least I would like. Mind you,it overrides default of system's registry,not for novice whom doesn't know how to undo afterwards.Sorry,if my tone was too intimidated. Kanebo--woman's first choice.

09-07-2009, 03:06 PM	#14
henemly asdf Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Hiko, CommieFagnia Posts: 278	Originally posted by celine: I have been "customized" my pc almost 10 years. 10 years ago as in past tense? or you've been "customizing" it for 10 years?

09-07-2009, 04:17 PM	#15
Wizwad Only me... Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Essex, England Posts: 2,584	I think Celine, being Taiwanese, uses translation software to communicate with the English speaking world. I could be wrong, but some of her posts have been so intriguing and used such unusual language, that I think it must be true. Mark ----------- Intel i7 12700K \| Aorus Z690 Pro \| Corsair DDR5 5600 32GB \| Asus Dual RTX3060ti 6GB v2 Mini OC \| Corsair RM850 Gold PSU \| 1TB NVMe M.2 WD Black SN850 \| 4TB Seagate BarraCuda HDD \| Corsair Airflow 5000D Case \| HP 32QHD 4K Monitor \| Windows 11 x64 Professional

09-07-2009, 10:08 PM	#16
celine Special Assistant Join Date: May 2005 Location: back to home....... Posts: 1,330	Well, henemly. My grammar still need improve it and I am not in keen “customizing” my pc lately. The first time I have customized my pc was with Windowblinds which back to 1999. Naw, Mark, again, I am not use “translation software” whatsoever. I did use Google and Yahoo for spelling and vocabulary that I don’t know how to express from Chinese to English though. Kanebo--woman's first choice.

09-08-2009, 03:59 AM	#17
Wizwad Only me... Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Essex, England Posts: 2,584	I apologise, Celine. You do very well! Certainly far better than I would speaking any oriental language! Mark ----------- Intel i7 12700K \| Aorus Z690 Pro \| Corsair DDR5 5600 32GB \| Asus Dual RTX3060ti 6GB v2 Mini OC \| Corsair RM850 Gold PSU \| 1TB NVMe M.2 WD Black SN850 \| 4TB Seagate BarraCuda HDD \| Corsair Airflow 5000D Case \| HP 32QHD 4K Monitor \| Windows 11 x64 Professional

09-08-2009, 05:33 AM	#18
celine Special Assistant Join Date: May 2005 Location: back to home....... Posts: 1,330	Thanks the compliment,it's no biggy. Kanebo--woman's first choice.

09-08-2009, 10:43 AM	#19
Marian Nichols ~Author~ Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Rocky Mount, NC Posts: 7,429	I am going to try Win 7, but I didn't think it had been officially released, are you using the beta version? Celine, i have no problem understanding you but then we talk a lot, don't we.

09-08-2009, 12:11 PM	#20
rctneil Registered Join Date: Jul 2008 Posts: 239	Nope, using RTM version