How do you add a file type to the explorer shortcut menu?

[Allan Abrahamse]

If you put your cursor in an open folder and right-click, then click the
"new" item in the shortcut menu, you're presented with a number of file
types you can create (e.g., Bitmap Image, Microsoft Word Document, etc.).
How can I add a new file type to this list?

 

[Ramesh [MVP]]

Allan,

HOWTO: Add an Object to the New Object List:
http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=140333
(Originally written for Windows 95, should work in XP as well.)

Better explained in the MSDN Library: Extending the New Submenu:
http://msdn.microsoft.com/library/d...ell_basics/shell_basics_extending/context.asp

-or-

Try this util: http://www.kellys-korner-xp.com/regs_edits/shellnew.exe

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Ramesh - Microsoft MVP
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If you put your cursor in an open folder and right-click, then click the
"new" item in the shortcut menu, you're presented with a number of file
types you can create (e.g., Bitmap Image, Microsoft Word Document, etc.).
How can I add a new file type to this list?