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klepp0906

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Ok, let me explain what im trying to accomplish so you can get an idea what i mean.

Im organizing as can be inferred from my title, however Im stuck and almost finished! There is a category called "Tools" which contains 2 items. Neither of which I want there.

1) I want to get rid of the "Tools" category all together

2) I want to get rid of PC Settings (is this possible without losing the ability to use it via the metro/charms menu?)

3) I want to move chromium from there to its own folder, which it resides in via programdata/xxxxxxx/startmenu/chromium/chromium.shortcut, yet for some reason it displays in a "Tools" category.

As im sure most of you are aware you can ultimately determine your category by creating a folder with the category name you choose - place the shortcuts you want within - and POOF! Works PERFECT for ALL except these two :(

Anyone got anything for me? :(
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Windows 8.1 Enterprise x64
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    CPU
    Intel i7 4790K
    Motherboard
    Gigabyte Z87X - OC Force
    Memory
    Corsair Dominator Platinum 2133 (32GB)
    Graphics Card(s)
    EVGA GTX TITAN SC x4
    Monitor(s) Displays
    Dell U2713H x3
    Screen Resolution
    4680x2560
    Hard Drives
    Samsung 840 EVO x2 (512GB)
    Seagate Barracuda x2 (4TB)
    PSU
    EVGA NEX1500 Supernova x2
    Case
    Corsair Obsidian 900D
    Cooling
    EK Supremacy & XSPC RX360
    Keyboard
    Razer Deathstalker Ultimate
    Mouse
    Razer Naga Epic
    Internet Speed
    AT&T Uverse 45Mbp/s
    Browser
    Chromium x64
scratch the chromium portion. I created the "category" (folder) and moved the shortcut and it ended up appearing there however the icon became a blank page (still functioned though).

That being said, i fielded a shortcut from elsewhere and placed it within and now it shows up fine. I checked and it appears to be the same proper 64 bit version. So i guess its all set. I cant believe the amount of work and rigging you hvae to go through to organize this mess of an OS!!

Anyhow, that leaves me with 1) what can I do about the name of the category that PC Settings falls under (ie: how do you rename it?) AND/OR how can I get rid of PC settings all-together without losing its functionality via the sidebar?
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Windows 8.1 Enterprise x64
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    CPU
    Intel i7 4790K
    Motherboard
    Gigabyte Z87X - OC Force
    Memory
    Corsair Dominator Platinum 2133 (32GB)
    Graphics Card(s)
    EVGA GTX TITAN SC x4
    Monitor(s) Displays
    Dell U2713H x3
    Screen Resolution
    4680x2560
    Hard Drives
    Samsung 840 EVO x2 (512GB)
    Seagate Barracuda x2 (4TB)
    PSU
    EVGA NEX1500 Supernova x2
    Case
    Corsair Obsidian 900D
    Cooling
    EK Supremacy & XSPC RX360
    Keyboard
    Razer Deathstalker Ultimate
    Mouse
    Razer Naga Epic
    Internet Speed
    AT&T Uverse 45Mbp/s
    Browser
    Chromium x64
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