[8.1] Folder Annoyances

[AskaLangly]

First, let's add folder shortcuts to My Compu... err.... This PC, that the average user can't remove without a registry hack.
(HKLM/Software/Microsoft/Windows/CurrentVersion/Explorer/MyComputer/NameSpace)
Next, let's do the same thing in 32-bit programs like Firefox: same thing, can't remove without a registry hack. (Same place, but involves Wow6432Node this time.)
Now, let's add folders and shortcuts you can't remove without a registry hack in the DESKTOP folder!!!XB1 (Note these can only be viewed in Explorer, not the desktop itself.)

I do NOT have SkyDrive, HomeGroup, the User Folder, Control Panel, or the Network folder on my desktop!
Sorry to say, but 8.1 has been an annoyance for me, despite being 110% accustomed to 8.0.

 

[John20212]

Agree that some of the folder changes they did are quite stupid, especially don't like the folders pinned to 'My PC'
I also hate that they renamed Computer to My PC.

 

[Eric J F]

My frustration has been trying to get my SkyDrive folder to stay in the File Explorer favorites list. I add it and then it disappears from there. I've done it three or four times and it just won't stick.