Windows 10: How to add .exe parameter / argument to an 'Open With' Registry entry?

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  1. FLUMMOX
    Flummox Win User

    How to add .exe parameter / argument to an 'Open With' Registry entry?


    I have a Windows application that I need to run with an argument (i.e. switch / parameter) after its executable name. How can I run such an application from the Open With menu complete with it's argument?

    For example: run app.exe /parameters instead of just app.exe

    I've tried editing the relevant .exe entry under HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\FileExts\.xxx but it made no difference (the app still opened in its default state and ignored the added switch).

    To be clear, I am talking only about Open With sub-menu entries, I'm not talking about how to add or edit an entry to the top-level context menu of a file type.

    :)
     
    Flummox, Jan 5, 2021
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  2. DALCHINA
    dalchina Win User

    How to add .exe parameter / argument to an 'Open With' Registry entry?

    Hi, try experimenting with this free tool:

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    Open with - Add Program - Windows 7 Help Forums

    Note: back up before making changes.
     
    dalchina, Jan 5, 2021
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  3. FLUMMOX
    Flummox Win User
    How to add .exe parameter / argument to an 'Open With' Registry entry?

    I have a Windows application that I need to run with an argument (i.e. switch / parameter) after its executable name. How can I run such an application from the Open With menu complete with it's argument?

    For example: run app.exe /parameters instead of just app.exe

    I've tried editing the relevant .exe entry under HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\FileExts\.xxx but it made no difference (the app still opened in its default state and ignored the added switch).

    To be clear, I am talking only about Open With sub-menu entries, I'm not talking about how to add or edit an entry to the top-level context menu of a file type.
     
    Flummox, Jan 5, 2021
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  4. RYANLY
    ryanly Win User

    How to add .exe parameter / argument to an 'Open With' Registry entry?

    GPU-Z what command line parameter ?

    Current /? (-?) or / help (-help) parameter is invalid
     
    ryanly, Jan 5, 2021
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