adding a DeskBand/ExplorerBar to the NavigationPane in Vista   

Hi,

I have a deskband based explorer bar that works well with XP and some 
previous versions of windows.
It also loads fine in Vista, but it loads to the left of the navigation pane 
(where the "Folders" & "Favorite Links" reside), I'm guessing because the 
Navigation Pane is some implementation of an Outlook-Like bar.

How do I add my bar to the Navigation Pane? I could not find anything on the 
subject, but i did notice when installing Office 2007 - that if i choose to 
install the "Research Bar" it will add itself there, so i am guessing there 
is a way to add bars.

date: Fri, 4 Apr 2008 17:26:15 +0300   author:   Tom Keidar am

RE: adding a DeskBand/ExplorerBar to the NavigationPane in Vista   

Hello Tom,

Based my discussion with shell developers for Windows Vista, we have not 
found an workaround to replace the whole navigation pane in Vista Explorer. 
If your Windows Explorer does not behave like that, would you send a 
screenshot to my mailbox (jialge@online.microsoft.com, remove 'online.')? 
If you need further assistance, feel free to let me know. I will be more 
than happy to be of assistance.


Have a great day!

Regards, 
Jialiang Ge  (jialge@online.microsoft.com, remove 'online.')
Microsoft Online Community Support

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date: Wed, 09 Apr 2008 02:14:16 GMT   author:   (Jialiang Ge [MSFT])

Re: adding a DeskBand/ExplorerBar to the NavigationPane in Vista   

Hello Jialiang,

As requested I have emailed you with the relevant screenshot and 
explanation.
Just in case my previous explanation wasn't clear, what I meant is that I DO 
want the Navigation Pane functionality for my deskband - the problem is that 
my deskband is not appearing within the navigation pane, but to the left of 
it.

Thank you for your help.

Tom Keidar.


"Jialiang Ge [MSFT]"  wrote in message 
news:IDspudemIHA.1036@TK2MSFTNGHUB02.phx.gbl...
> Hello Tom,
>
> Based my discussion with shell developers for Windows Vista, we have not
> found an workaround to replace the whole navigation pane in Vista 
> Explorer.
> If your Windows Explorer does not behave like that, would you send a
> screenshot to my mailbox (jialge@online.microsoft.com, remove 'online.')?
> If you need further assistance, feel free to let me know. I will be more
> than happy to be of assistance.
>
>
> Have a great day!
>
> Regards,
> Jialiang Ge  (jialge@online.microsoft.com, remove 'online.')
> Microsoft Online Community Support
>
> =================================================
> Delighting our customers is our #1 priority. We welcome your comments and
> suggestions about how we can improve the support we provide to you. Please
> feel free to let my manager know what you think of the level of service
> provided. You can send feedback directly to my manager at:
> msdnmg@microsoft.com.
>
> This posting is provided "AS IS" with no warranties, and confers no 
> rights.
> =================================================
>

date: Thu, 10 Apr 2008 16:56:14 +0300   author:   Tom Keidar am