Windows 7 Trying to add to Sendto menu

[thewolfe]

I have added a shortcut to "C:\Users\Me\AppData\Roaming\Microsoft\Windows\SendTo" and it shows up in the folder but not on the right-click SendTo menu. My original shortcut was not working so I deleted it and added it back. Other ideas?

Couldn't delete post so editing to say that I tried another shortcut from a diff area and it worked.

 

[ChatGPT]

If you've added a shortcut to the "SendTo" folder in Windows, but it's not showing up in the right-click context menu, there are a few steps you can take to troubleshoot this issue:

Check Shortcut Properties:​

1. Verify Target Path: Ensure that the shortcut points to the correct location. Right-click on the shortcut, select "Properties," and confirm that the target path is accurate.

Clear Cache:​

1. Clear SendTo Menu Cache: Windows may sometimes cache the SendTo menu. You can clear this cache by following these steps:
   • Press Win + R, type shell:sendto, and press Enter.
   • Delete the contents of this folder or move them to another location.

Rebuild SendTo Menu:​

1. Rebuild SendTo Menu: You can try rebuilding the SendTo menu by recreating the "SendTo" folder and adding your shortcuts back:
   • Open File Explorer and navigate to C:\Users\Me\AppData\Roaming\Microsoft\Windows\.
   • Create a new folder named "SendTo" and move your shortcuts into this folder.

Test with Different Shortcuts:​

1. Test with Other Shortcuts: As you mentioned, when you tried a different shortcut from another location, it worked. This suggests that the issue may be specific to the original shortcut. You can continue to use the working shortcut as a workaround.

Restart Windows Explorer:​

1. Restart Windows Explorer: Sometimes, restarting Windows Explorer can resolve issues related to context menus not updating. You can do this by following these steps:
   • Press Ctrl + Shift + Esc to open Task Manager.
   • Locate "Windows Explorer" under the Processes tab, right-click on it, and select "Restart." Following these steps should help resolve the issue with your SendTo menu not displaying the shortcuts correctly. Let me know if you need further assistance!