Tips & Tricks

Customizing Send To - Part 2

In part 1, we looked at adding / removing stuff from the Send To menu. Today, we'll look at adding folders to it. In case you missed yesterday's tip, here's the link:

http://www.worldstart.com/tips/sendtopart1.htm

(Quick reminder- you get the Send To option when you right-click a file in either Windows Explorer or My Computer)

Adding a folder shortcut to your Send To menu gives you the ability to send files to that folder quickly and easily. I know it's sounds a little complicated, but you'll see what I mean.

1. Right-Click your Start button, Explore.

2. Head to your Windows\Send to\ folder (it's probably just above the folder you're currently in).

Special Note for XP users (know, I ran this note yesterday, but I don't want any confusion):

If you're using Win XP, you'll need to make sure you have your computer set to Show Hidden Files and Folders. You can do this under Explorer by hitting the Tools menu, Folder Options. Next hit the View tab. You'll see an option for "Show Hidden Files and Folders" there. Select that and hit OK. You'll be able to see the Send To menu under the Documents and Settings/USER NAME folder (The USER NAME is the name you use for your custom settings on XP).

3. Use your RIGHT mouse button (yes the right one) to drag a folder to your Send To folder.

4. You'll get a menu that will give you several options, including one to create a shortcut. Select that.

That's it. If you would like to send a file to the folder you just created a shortcut to, right-click it and select it from the Send To list.

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