Comments on: How to create icons without text

By: Easy

Easy — Sun, 12 Oct 2008 04:32:11 +0000

Awsome tut… Use a COMBINATION!!!!! eg. type Alt+255 Alt+255 (its a bit like typing aa) =D

By: TBayWolf

TBayWolf — Sat, 21 Jun 2008 16:11:21 +0000

I am able to remove the text from the first of my 11 destktop icons (in vista home premium)using Alt+255 as instructed. When I try to do the rest, a pop-up informs me that file extention name is already in use. I am not understanding how not to repeat the same file extention names when the only commands are Alt+255 and Alt+0160. Any help welcome.

By: Stephenwan

Stephenwan — Fri, 28 Dec 2007 06:28:22 +0000

Same problem here .. I can’t rename or delete that folder …

By: callingiu3

callingiu3 — Sat, 24 Nov 2007 05:59:51 +0000

hey its not working on my vista home premium………………….
when i rename wiht the help of cmd its give erro……..”The system cannot find the file specified”…………
any help most welcome……..

By: 2pacalypse

2pacalypse — Wed, 03 Oct 2007 20:04:02 +0000

I made it work but now I cannot rename or delete the folder, I tried the cmd but it keeps saying “the system cannot find the file specified”. Any help?

By: Memo

Memo — Thu, 20 Sep 2007 23:39:29 +0000

Hello every one. I don’t know if the laptop users already figure out how to make the Alt+####. Before I continue, I have to say that I don’t have a laptop to confirm if it works (I make the Alt+### before, so I know it works, still it may not work for all, so I hope it helps). First of all you have to find the Num pad. It’s located on the letters key pad, but the numbers have a different color than the letters on the keyboard. I assume is the same in all laptops, so this is corresponding Letter key of each number: 0=>M; 1=>J; 2=>K; 3=>L; 4=>U; 5=>I; 6=>O; 7=>7; 8=>8; 9=>9. Now that you have located the num pad, you have to use the Function key (Fn) along with the Alt key to perform the combination: Fn+Alt+#### (Note: Fn and Alt keys must be pressed at the same time, then the conbination of numbers and release when finish each combination). Also you have to press the Num Lock key before start, the key pad is locked . Hope it helps.

I almost forget, I find a nice tricks and good posts. Thanks to all.
To Tim #6: I’m sorry for your your irreversible change of extension lol…

By: Nick

Nick — Wed, 19 Sep 2007 14:12:17 +0000

Anyone know if/why/how my Alt+### keys would be disabled. I’ve known how to use those alt keys for a long time, but on my current install of Vista, none of them type anything, not even in notepad.

By: Angel

Angel — Fri, 07 Sep 2007 03:07:31 +0000

“Windows Explorer window > Tools > Options > View tab >” I can’t find it in the internet explorer part. I can find tools but not options. Where did the options thing go?

By: Joel

Joel — Wed, 05 Sep 2007 18:32:28 +0000

‘Kay, I’ve tried everything. All sorts of programs, all sorts of fixes, even the command prompt. I did the Alt+255 thing, and I can’t rename. I know, there’s a fix already, but it doesn’t work for myself. I’m in the right directory, I know to use alt+255 instead of space. I know enough about it. But, whenever I try to rename it, it says access is denied. Now, I know what you’re thinking “This stupid kid is on his parents computer was trying to hide his porn on a restricted account”. Hell, I’d think that too. The thing is, my laptop is only in my possession, and I’m the only admin on it. I’m confused on why access is denied. If someone could help me, I’d be happy to provide with a screen shot proving my situation.
jcheese@gmail.com
I’m pulling my hair out trying to figure this out. Thanks to whoever helps
- Joel

By: Optimus_Prime

Optimus_Prime — Thu, 02 Aug 2007 10:42:11 +0000

Oh yeah, i just figured, the spacebar trick works only for the Computer, User Folder, Network and Recycle Bin icons, not for shortcuts.