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I can right click on the taskbar, desktop, any icons on the desktop and inside all of the applications that I can think to try, but as soon as I enter any folder, including 'My Computer' and right click on something a window pops up saying Error Registry Access Denied. I click the 'ok' button...

Hello, I've encountered the following problem: When I open an explorer window (ie. browse a directory), right click and select the "New" context menu, I can only see "Folder" Listed. However, when I right click on the desktop and go on the "New" menu, I can see all my regular options listed...

Hi In Windows XP, I am able to right-click within a folder, and when I choose New there is a listing of multiple file types that can be created (DOC, TEXT, HTML) and Folder. In Windows 7, when I do the same action, the choice available for New is only Folder How can I make this all New to...

ont he C drive, i can only create folders on the C drive. the other options, like shortcut, microsoft word file, WinRAR archive, etc, etc are all gone. is there a way to restore this broken shell integration?

I just did a clean install of Windows 7 RTM 64-bit a few hours ago. I installed an old (but good) piece of software, Agent Ransack. It installed correctly, and runs okay too. But normally there is a context menu item for Agent Ransack when right-clicking on a folder. This allows you to...

Are there any apps that can provide a 'Shred' option to the right-click context menu? I'm currently using 7600 RTM build of Windows. I was using Tune-Up Utilities for this and it was very useful as I could switch deletion methods on the fly depending on how sensitive the file that I wanted to...

I have two programs that install by adding themselves to the context menu. One is a rt clk on an INF file and then install. the other has an EXE file which installs it. The process works fine in XP and 32bit W7 --- but NOT 64bit W7. the information IS in the SHELLEX locations in the registry...

Most of all windows 7 users are aware of native VHD support in Windows 7. The Microsoft Virtual Hard Disk file format aka VHD is virtual hard disk used in Microsoft Virtual PC. Now you can Create, Mount and Boot from VHD images on Windows 7. You can also...

I recently installed Windows 7 RC and I was checking out MPCs Tweaks and Tips 20 Windows 7 Tweaks & Tips – Every Secret Uncovered to Date | Maximum PC when I encountered this problem. One of the tips required me to right-click on explorer.exe in my Start Menu...... and Windows 7...

Hello folks, Before starting this thread, I'd like to say hi to this great community. :) I think it isn't wrong either to mention the fact that I am not English and that that fact could influence my try to talk English. My problem is that Windows restarts Explorer.exe after I try to open the...

While trying to add my netork print I scewed up. How to you remove added ports inW7?? Anyone know? Right clicking on the white space in the printer area does not bring up an administrtor context menu offering.

I can't count the number of times I have had to re-take ownership of folders on my system. It just won't stick. These are folders that meant to be written to- like AppData/Local/Temp and My Documents, My Music, Desktop etc. It's causing havoc. I really like Windows 7 and I enjoy problem...

1. There is an alternate was to turn on Aero in Windows7....but only use this one Build 7000 Click on the Start Button and in the Search box type Aero. Now click on Find and Fix problems with transparency and other visual effects.. Immediately an Aero box will pop up. Click the Advanced link...

I found it really useful to put any library in the send to context menu for folders that have alot of mixed content so you can right click to add to a library. This can be accomplished by going to folder options and showing hidden files. The send to folder can then be located...

I can deal with granting permission to proceed but not with being totally deniedl!! Is there not a setting where the Admin. can not be DENIED access to anything I click on. Warn me, ask permission but do not deny!! Has anyone...anyone!! figured out how to get around all this UAC BS without...