Command Prompt in A Folders Context Menu

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Bob Day

Using Windows XP Pro...

I want to add a command prompt option to a folder's context menu, some one
suggested below as a .reg file and execute it:

----------------------------------------------------

Windows Registry Editor Version 5.00

[HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\Directory\shell\Command]
@="Command Prompt"

[HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\Directory\shell\Command\command]
@="cmd.exe /k cd \"%1\""

---------------------------------


Works nicely, but with one draw back. In the DOS window, it shows
the path like this:
C:\CSINST~1\A0-CSA~1\OSSCBE~!>
for a directory of
C:\CS INSTALLS\A0 - CS ADDITONS\OS SCHEDULED TASKS.
Any way to correct this to make it more readable and accurate?

Also, I have had the computer lock 1 time when using this new command prompt
in the folder's context menu. Anyone have any ideas?

Thanks!
Bob Day
 
Hi Bob,

Try:

"C:\Windows\System32\cmd.exe /k cd %1
or
"C:\Windows\System32\cmd.exe /k cd "%1" [As in Jerry's ExpertZone page:]
http://www.microsoft.com/WindowsXP/expertzone/columns/honeycutt/03june09.asp

--
Ramesh - Microsoft MVP
http://www.mvps.org/sramesh2k

Microsoft Most Valuable Professional Program
http://mvp.support.microsoft.com

~ Please reply to newsgroup ~


Using Windows XP Pro...

I want to add a command prompt option to a folder's context menu, some one
suggested below as a .reg file and execute it:

----------------------------------------------------

Windows Registry Editor Version 5.00

[HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\Directory\shell\Command]
@="Command Prompt"

[HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\Directory\shell\Command\command]
@="cmd.exe /k cd \"%1\""

---------------------------------


Works nicely, but with one draw back. In the DOS window, it shows
the path like this:
C:\CSINST~1\A0-CSA~1\OSSCBE~!>
for a directory of
C:\CS INSTALLS\A0 - CS ADDITONS\OS SCHEDULED TASKS.
Any way to correct this to make it more readable and accurate?

Also, I have had the computer lock 1 time when using this new command prompt
in the folder's context menu. Anyone have any ideas?

Thanks!
Bob Day
 
OK, just to make life more complicated, somone suggested
"Open Command Window Here"
http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/pro/downloads/powertoys.asp
which works great.

But, since I have already run the .reg file described earler, how do I
remove the Command Prompt from the context menu (it duplicates the Open
Command Window Here installed by the above).

Thanks for you help and sorry about being a moving target on this.

Thanks
bob Day
 
Goto this location in the registry:
[HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\Directory\shell]

Delete the "Command" sub-menu

Or, use the Folder Options > FileTypes dialog and delete the entry under
"File Folders".

After you are done with it, run "regsvr32 /i shell32" at RUN box.
[Courtesy: David Candy]


--
Ramesh - Microsoft MVP
http://www.mvps.org/sramesh2k

Microsoft Most Valuable Professional Program
http://mvp.support.microsoft.com

~ Please reply to newsgroup ~


OK, just to make life more complicated, somone suggested
"Open Command Window Here"
http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/pro/downloads/powertoys.asp
which works great.

But, since I have already run the .reg file described earler, how do I
remove the Command Prompt from the context menu (it duplicates the Open
Command Window Here installed by the above).

Thanks for you help and sorry about being a moving target on this.

Thanks
bob Day
 
THanks!

Bob day
Ramesh said:
Goto this location in the registry:
[HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\Directory\shell]

Delete the "Command" sub-menu

Or, use the Folder Options > FileTypes dialog and delete the entry under
"File Folders".

After you are done with it, run "regsvr32 /i shell32" at RUN box.
[Courtesy: David Candy]


--
Ramesh - Microsoft MVP
http://www.mvps.org/sramesh2k

Microsoft Most Valuable Professional Program
http://mvp.support.microsoft.com

~ Please reply to newsgroup ~


OK, just to make life more complicated, somone suggested
"Open Command Window Here"
http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/pro/downloads/powertoys.asp
which works great.

But, since I have already run the .reg file described earler, how do I
remove the Command Prompt from the context menu (it duplicates the Open
Command Window Here installed by the above).

Thanks for you help and sorry about being a moving target on this.

Thanks
bob Day

Ramesh said:
Hi Bob,

Try:

"C:\Windows\System32\cmd.exe /k cd %1
or
"C:\Windows\System32\cmd.exe /k cd "%1" [As in Jerry's ExpertZone page:]
Click to expand...
http://www.microsoft.com/WindowsXP/expertzone/columns/honeycutt/03june09.asp
--
Ramesh - Microsoft MVP
http://www.mvps.org/sramesh2k

Microsoft Most Valuable Professional Program
http://mvp.support.microsoft.com

~ Please reply to newsgroup ~


Using Windows XP Pro...

I want to add a command prompt option to a folder's context menu, some one
suggested below as a .reg file and execute it:

----------------------------------------------------

Windows Registry Editor Version 5.00

[HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\Directory\shell\Command]
@="Command Prompt"

[HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\Directory\shell\Command\command]
@="cmd.exe /k cd \"%1\""

---------------------------------


Works nicely, but with one draw back. In the DOS window, it shows
the path like this:
C:\CSINST~1\A0-CSA~1\OSSCBE~!>
for a directory of
C:\CS INSTALLS\A0 - CS ADDITONS\OS SCHEDULED TASKS.
Any way to correct this to make it more readable and accurate?

Also, I have had the computer lock 1 time when using this new command prompt
in the folder's context menu. Anyone have any ideas?

Thanks!
Bob Day
Click to expand...
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Welcome.

--
Ramesh - Microsoft MVP
http://www.mvps.org/sramesh2k

Microsoft Most Valuable Professional Program
http://mvp.support.microsoft.com

10 Myths about Windows XP:
http://www.microsoft.com/WindowsXP/expertzone/columns/honeycutt/03december01
..asp


THanks!

Bob day
Ramesh said:
Goto this location in the registry:
[HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\Directory\shell]

Delete the "Command" sub-menu

Or, use the Folder Options > FileTypes dialog and delete the entry under
"File Folders".

After you are done with it, run "regsvr32 /i shell32" at RUN box.
[Courtesy: David Candy]


--
Ramesh - Microsoft MVP
http://www.mvps.org/sramesh2k

Microsoft Most Valuable Professional Program
http://mvp.support.microsoft.com

~ Please reply to newsgroup ~


OK, just to make life more complicated, somone suggested
"Open Command Window Here"
http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/pro/downloads/powertoys.asp
which works great.

But, since I have already run the .reg file described earler, how do I
remove the Command Prompt from the context menu (it duplicates the Open
Command Window Here installed by the above).

Thanks for you help and sorry about being a moving target on this.

Thanks
bob Day

Ramesh said:
Hi Bob,

Try:

"C:\Windows\System32\cmd.exe /k cd %1
or
"C:\Windows\System32\cmd.exe /k cd "%1" [As in Jerry's ExpertZone page:]
Click to expand...
http://www.microsoft.com/WindowsXP/expertzone/columns/honeycutt/03june09.asp
--
Ramesh - Microsoft MVP
http://www.mvps.org/sramesh2k

Microsoft Most Valuable Professional Program
http://mvp.support.microsoft.com

~ Please reply to newsgroup ~


Using Windows XP Pro...

I want to add a command prompt option to a folder's context menu, some one
suggested below as a .reg file and execute it:

----------------------------------------------------

Windows Registry Editor Version 5.00

[HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\Directory\shell\Command]
@="Command Prompt"

[HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\Directory\shell\Command\command]
@="cmd.exe /k cd \"%1\""

---------------------------------


Works nicely, but with one draw back. In the DOS window, it shows
the path like this:
C:\CSINST~1\A0-CSA~1\OSSCBE~!>
for a directory of
C:\CS INSTALLS\A0 - CS ADDITONS\OS SCHEDULED TASKS.
Any way to correct this to make it more readable and accurate?

Also, I have had the computer lock 1 time when using this new command prompt
in the folder's context menu. Anyone have any ideas?

Thanks!
Bob Day
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