How to link "My Display Name" to computer being used?

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How to link "My Display Name" to computer being used? by HeXa on 04-12-2005 at 11:33 PM

I use various computers at work and home for MSN Messenger.... and often use the display name as a quick and easy way for people knowing where I am. Problem is that it gets tedious to change my display name each time I log onto a different computer.... does anyone know of a standalone or MSGplus plugin to change my display name upon login?

thanks

RE: How to link "My Display Name" to computer being used? by albert on 04-12-2005 at 11:40 PM

If im getting what you really mean I donèt think there's anything.. ud have to install patches on all computers and then configure them.. but a good idea would be to make display picture with the name of the place youre in.. use each one at a different place,, and whenever u log in back on a computer, it will show by default

RE: How to link "My Display Name" to computer being used? by Joa on 04-13-2005 at 12:07 AM

quote:
Originally posted by HeXa
I use various computers at work and home for MSN Messenger.... and often use the display name as a quick and easy way for people knowing where I am. Problem is that it gets tedious to change my display name each time I log onto a different computer.... does anyone know of a standalone or MSGplus plugin to change my display name upon login?

nope there is not as far as i know.
but, with plus! you can set different personal status short-cuts.
in plus>preferences> personalized status> status presets you can create your own short cuts to change your "status" and add a personal message to your nickname. this could make things easier for you.

Edit: for instance have something like (Alt + Backspace) for the fast activation shortcut, set the status at which you would like to appear, and create a name tag such as "at work" for instance.

with just two clicks "at work" will appear next to your nickname :cheesy:

RE: RE: How to link "My Display Name" to computer being used? by HeXa on 04-13-2005 at 04:25 AM

quote:
Originally posted by lp15
If im getting what you really mean I donèt think there's anything.. ud have to install patches on all computers and then configure them.. but a good idea would be to make display picture with the name of the place youre in.. use each one at a different place,, and whenever u log in back on a computer, it will show by default

thanks - that was what I was kind of doing up until muggins entered the scene..... I guess when the novelty of them wears off, I might go back to using DPs to show location.

quote:
Originally posted by Joa
nope there is not as far as i know.
but, with plus! you can set different personal status short-cuts.
in plus>preferences> personalized status> status presets you can create your own short cuts to change your "status" and add a personal message to your nickname. this could make things easier for you.

Edit: for instance have something like (Alt + Backspace) for the fast activation shortcut, set the status at which you would like to appear, and create a name tag such as "at work" for instance.

with just two clicks "at work" will appear next to your nickname

thanks as well - this was where I originally hoped to find the ability I wanted, but couldn't find an option for "online" status... just the other status icons

- HeXa

RE: How to link "My Display Name" to computer being used? by ddunk on 04-13-2005 at 04:32 AM

If you know anything about the registry, you can edit the NameOnSignin string located at HKCU\Software\Patchou\MsgPlus2\your@email.com\Preferences.

"If not empty, Messenger Plus! will use this value to change your name to a default one every time you sign-in on a specific computer."

You can also download Plus! Tweak to help you edit that value

RE: RE: How to link "My Display Name" to computer being used? by HeXa on 04-13-2005 at 04:35 AM

quote:
Originally posted by Ddunk
If you know anything about the registry, you can edit the NameOnSignin string located at HKCU\Software\Patchou\MsgPlus2\your@email.com\Preferences.

"If not empty, Messenger Plus! will use this value to change your name to a default one every time you sign-in on a specific computer."

You can also download Plus! Tweak to help you edit that value

I know my way around regedit

sounds like EXACTLY what I am after.... I have admin access on all the PCs so registry changes is no problemo.

Thanks to everyone who offered ideas... will post back soon with results

- HeXa