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I would like to know how I can change the title bar of the IE window where it says the Microsoft Internet Explorer after the webiste...does anyone know how to do this? I saw someone do it at work once but never got round to ask them how they did it...so basically I would like to enter my own text and delete the one thats already there...thanks guys...

 

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Start -> Run -> Regedit

Registry Key: HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main

Create the Value Name [Window Title] as a STRING (or modify an already present one)

Data Type: REG_SZ [String Value]
Value Data: Enter The Text Desired In Title Bar

Exit Registry and Reboot

EDIT: just tested, apparantlty you dont need a reboot in XP Pro

i dont use IE for much, it now says 'Gmail - Pheonet Explorer'
lol

 

thanks Phoenix mate ...off to give it a try now...

 

Its not working here...do you mind just being more specific please Phoenix...thanks mate...

 

You could always use the group policy setting for this. Go to run and type gpedit.msc then find the approriate option.

Its under >User configuration>Windows settings>Internet Explorer Interface> Browser Title

 

it says it cant find gpedit.msc SimonV...I use XP Home by the way if that helps...

 

Cant help you then Sorry, dont use XP home ...........

 

did you reboot? it may require a reboot on HOME

also did you follow the instructions properly?

 

not to worry...didnt think you could do it on XP Home anyway...thanks all the same...

Phoenix...I just deleted it...might try it another time..but thanks...

EDIT: yess it finally worked...no need to reboot...I had done it before but just didnt type the Enter The Text bit....now off to modify it more...

 

Just a thought, but as you cant join an XP home machine to a Domain you might not be able to apply group policy as they are usually Domain related.

I'll stand back now and get ready to be shot down in flames

 

try not to modify too much
i doubt you remembered to backup your registry before starting

 

I was just about to mention that, don't go too crazy noel, at least until you back up the registry anyway.


If you ask me, without backing up the registry, your asking for trouble.

After all the problems you've had recently noel, you don't need anymore headache's lol

 

cheers guys...

 

How do I back it up by the way?

 

Start -> Run -> Regedit

make sure 'My computer' is selected, not one of the subtrees

click 'File -> Export'

save it as a file

 

thank you...

 

cool...now I have It's A Small Web After All as the heading!

 

Noel, if you are after a lot of things to do with the registry and tweaking, then here is a good place for you. I like to pick up new settings occasionally and then write a vbs script to do it for me.

Don't forget editing the registry can be hazardous so back it up every time before you want to edit it.

 

Thanks Nugget...I think it will be good practice...(no that I think one needs it for the A+ exam) but for personal use and in case someone else has a problem with their registry...(cant be too careful when the kids decide to go astray )

 

Never say never ......