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Vista : extended list of commands to add to right-click menu

This is a follow up to a previous recipe i posted that explained how to add custom commands to your right-click menu on your desktop.

Basically you will want to open Registry Editor and go to this location: Computer\HKKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\Directory\Background\shell\

create a new KEY w/the name you want to see in right-click menu.

then create a new KEYunder it called command and input the command as the data.

These commands have been verified in Vista and should work in XP also.

Computer Management:
CompMgmtLauncher.exe

Bluetooth Settings: (unverified)
bthudtask.exe

Character Map:
charmap.exe

Cleanup Manager:
cleanmgr.exe

Command line:
cmd.exe

Defragmenter:
dfrgui.exe

Magnifier:
Magnify.exe

Management Console:
mmc.exe

Open Sound Options:
RunDll32.exe shell32.dll,Control_RunDLL mmsys.cpl

Open Power Profiles:
RunDll32.exe shell32.dll,Control_RunDLL powercfg.cpl

Open Add/Remove Programs:
RunDll32.exe shell32.dll,Control_RunDLL appwiz.cpl

Safely Remove Hardware:
RunDll32.exe shell32.dll,Control_RunDLL hotplug.dll

Open System Properties:
RunDll32.exe shell32.dll,Control_RunDLL sysdm.cpl

Open Network Connections:
RunDll32.exe shell32.dll,Control_RunDLL ncpa.cpl

Task Manager:
taskmgr.exe

Wordpad:
write.exe

Notepad:
notepad.exe

Launch Narrator:
Narrator.exe

Microsoft Configuration Utility (msconfig)
msconfig.exe

MS Paint:
mspaint.exe

Jimmy S
Jimmy Shttp://blogs.tech-recipes.com/jimmyselix
Jimmy Selix is an early adopter that loves to be one of the first on the block to have the latest and greatest in technology and gadgets. Another love of his is being able to share his knowledge to others seeking it. Feel free to drop any comments or questions that you may have.
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