Windows 10: Problem with a Reg File, custom context menu add options Windows 10

Discus and support Problem with a Reg File, custom context menu add options Windows 10 in Windows 10 Support to solve the problem; I'm trying to make a small and very basic program to install a custom menu to the desktop right click menu on Windows 10 Pro 64 bits. That would start... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Support' started by WZNI, Dec 22, 2019.

  1. WZNI
    WZNI Win User

    Problem with a Reg File, custom context menu add options Windows 10


    I'm trying to make a small and very basic program to install a custom menu to the desktop right click menu on Windows 10 Pro 64 bits. That would start a program, launch a web page and others simple tasks when triggered. The install process seems to be doing fine but there seems to be a problem with my reg file since the options appears on the desktop right click menu but they don't trigger but the files are copied to the %HOMEPATH% dir (See bellow) correctly, i have double checked. I tried finding the solution on the net in vain. I would need help from someone who is use to write reg files. It may be a problem with the address location target that i'm using in the reg file (%HOMEPATH%\Documents) but at this point i can't tell.

    Reg File:

    Windows Registry Editor Version 5.00

    ; Created by: Luxe
    ; Created on: December 4th 2019
    ; Updated on: December 12th 2019

    [HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\DesktopBackground\Shell\Planet Zoo]
    "Icon"="%HOMEPATH%\Documents\Planet_Zoo_Context_Menu\1.ico"
    "MUIVerb"="Planet Zoo"
    "Position"="Bottom"
    "SubCommands"=""


    [HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\DesktopBackground\Shell\Project\shell\001flyout]
    "MUIVerb"="Play Planet Zoo"
    "Icon"="%HOMEPATH%\Documents\Planet_Zoo_Context_Menu\5.ico"

    [HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\DesktopBackground\Shell\Project\shell\001flyout\command]
    @="%HOMEPATH%\Documents\Planet_Zoo_Context_Menu\Start_PZ.bat"


    [HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\DesktopBackground\Shell\Project\shell\002flyout]
    "Icon"="%HOMEPATH%\Documents\Planet_Zoo_Context_Menu\7.ico"
    "MUIVerb"="Workshop"

    [HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\DesktopBackground\Shell\Project\shell\002flyout\command]
    @="%HOMEPATH%\Documents\Planet_Zoo_Context_Menu\Workshop_PZ.bat"


    [HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\DesktopBackground\Shell\Project\shell\003flyout]
    "Icon"="%HOMEPATH%\Documents\Planet_Zoo_Context_Menu\4.ico"
    "MUIVerb"="Backup"

    [HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\DesktopBackground\Shell\Project\shell\003flyout\command]
    @="%HOMEPATH%\Documents\Planet_Zoo_Context_Menu\Backup_PZ.bat"


    [HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\DesktopBackground\Shell\Project\shell\004flyout]
    "Icon"="%HOMEPATH%\Documents\Planet_Zoo_Context_Menu\6.ico"
    "MUIVerb"="Screenshots"

    [HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\DesktopBackground\Shell\Project\shell\004flyout\command]
    @="%HOMEPATH%\Documents\Planet_Zoo_Context_Menu\Screenshots_PZ.bat"

    [HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\DesktopBackground\Shell\Project\shell\005flyout]
    "Icon"="%HOMEPATH%\Documents\Planet_Zoo_Context_Menu\R.ico"
    "MUIVerb"="Restart PZ"

    [HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\DesktopBackground\Shell\Project\shell\005flyout\command]
    @="%HOMEPATH%\Documents\Planet_Zoo_Context_Menu\Restart_PZ.bat"

    [HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\DesktopBackground\Shell\Project\shell\006flyout]
    "Icon"="%HOMEPATH%\Documents\Planet_Zoo_Context_Menu\3.ico"
    "MUIVerb"="Close PZ"

    [HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\DesktopBackground\Shell\Project\shell\006flyout\command]
    @="%HOMEPATH%\Documents\Planet_Zoo_Context_Menu\Close_PZ.bat"

    :)
     
    WZNI, Dec 22, 2019
    #1
  2. ARMOREDCAVALRY
    ArmoredCavalry Win User

    Custom context menu entries

    So, just throwing this out there, in case somone knows.

    I have added a custom context menu entry for the program rightload, since by default the menu is broken in vistax64.

    It works pefect with single files, but when I select mutiple files and try to open, I get mutiple instances of the program (which makes sense), here is my entry:

    C:\Program Files (x86)\Rightload\Rightload.exe --server=1 --autostart %1

    So the %1 passes the filename to the program, and when I select multiple files it is just opening multiple instances of rightload each with a different file.

    What I'd like to do is be able to pass a list of the files selected to the program. Since I know it is capable of uploading multiple files from the context menu, all in one instance.

    So, is there something I can pass besides %1 that will do this? I have looked around and can't seem to find an answer anywhere... *Frown Problem with a Reg File, custom context menu add options Windows 10 :(
     
    ArmoredCavalry, Dec 22, 2019
    #2
  3. JELU CAL
    Jelu Cal Win User
    Context menu problem

    Hi,

    Your concern with the context menu can be due to the configuration of your device and/or broken system files. To better understand your concern, we'd like to know the following:

    • The last known changes made/activities performed on your device prior to your concern.
    • If you've experienced your concern on all areas in Windows 10 where context menu is expected to be available. Examples are File Explorer and desktop icons.
    • The version and build of Windows 10 that you're using on your device. To check this, you can perform the steps posted on this

      link      .

    In addition, we'd like to request for a screenshot of your concern with the context menu.

    In the meantime, we'd recommend performing a clean boot in Windows to isolate software conflicts on your device. To do this, you can perform the steps posted on this link.
    In the clean boot environment, check if you'll be able to load the usual options for the context menu. The link will also provide steps to isolate the possible cause of the issue. Once you're done troubleshooting, check the How
    to reset the computer to start normally after clean boot troubleshooting     section to revert your device to normal boot.

    If you still experience your concern while in the clean boot environment, we'd recommend creating a new user/administrator account to isolate profile related issues. To do this, you can perform the steps posted on this

    link    .

    We look forward to your response.
     
    Jelu Cal, Dec 22, 2019
    #3
  4. BRINK
    Brink Win User

    Problem with a Reg File, custom context menu add options Windows 10

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    Ok, done. I found more registry entries in the first one though.

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    Brink, Dec 22, 2019
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