Windows 7 How do I change items in context (right click) menu?

Neemobeer said:

• Open Regedit
• Expand HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT
• Locate and expand jpegfile
• Expand shell
• Right click Shell and create a new key, name it whatever you want to show up as in the context menu
  • Optional
  • Select the key you made and right click an empty space on the right create a new > string value named Position double click the value and set it to Top, Middle or Bottom to specify where it shows up in the menu
  • Right click the empty space again and create another string value called Icon and double click it and give it the full path to the .exe to set an icon on the right click entry
• Right click the key you made under Shell and select new key. Name this command
• Click on the command key and double click on the (Default) value on the right, enter the full path to the exe with quotes if the path has spaces and "%1" after that so if I wanted to open a jpeg with notepad it would be "C:\Windows\notepad.exe" "%1"

All done, right click your jpeg and you should see a menu entry

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BIGBEARJEDI said:

It also might be prudent to backup your Registry via the Export function in Regedit, in case something goes wrong (like you make a type or something). I would also ensure that your System Restore function is configured and enabled, and also set a Restore Point. These 2 tasks which take only a few minutes, can undo any mistakes you make while making a new entry. Beyond, that, having a Image File backup (such as Macrium, or EASEus) of your hard drive saved to external media can also be a lifesaver in case something gets scrambled in your windows that those 2 undo functions can't restore.

You can also try to use Default Programs association, and change the default launched program for all JPG image files. You should be able to change it from Paint (W7 default) to any other installed Image editing program such as your PSP or another like Paint.net or GIMP.

Best,
<<BIGBEARJEDI>>

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