Right-click desktop menu

[Axonymon]

Is there any way to customize the right-click menu that pops up when
clicking on an empty area of the desktop? I know that some programs
which add items to this menu, so it must be customisable. I'd like to
be able to add a list of frequently used programs here instead of
using icons on the desktop.

 

[Unknown]

Add the programs but delete the ICON on the desktop. To access the program
click start --all programs.

 

[Byte]

Customizing Right-Click Menu Options in Windows
http://www.jfitz.com/tips/rclick_custom.html

 

[Ramesh, MS-MVP]

Hi Axonymon,

Only shell extensions (.DLL) can be added there. Windows XP does not allow adding static menu items in the location you mention.

Creating Context Menu Handlers:
http://msdn2.microsoft.com/en-us/library/bb776881(VS.85).aspx

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Regards,

Ramesh Srinivasan, Microsoft MVP [Windows Shell/User]
Windows® Troubleshooting http://www.winhelponline.com


Is there any way to customize the right-click menu that pops up when
clicking on an empty area of the desktop? I know that some programs
which add items to this menu, so it must be customisable. I'd like to
be able to add a list of frequently used programs here instead of
using icons on the desktop.

 

[Axonymon]

The link you gave is for the right-click context menu popup. Does the
same apply to the right-click menu that pops up when clicking on the
desktop?

 

[BoB]

Is there any way to customize the right-click menu that pops up when
clicking on an empty area of the desktop? I know that some programs
which add items to this menu, so it must be customisable. I'd like to
be able to add a list of frequently used programs here instead of
using icons on the desktop.

You may wish to consider the following tiny freeware program I use
as an alternative for easy access to the programs of your choice.

- - - -
RUNit
Company: -- Author: magister-lex
(Betaware) (free) (open source)
Windows OS: Windows 95/98/NT4
Languages: English

Description: RUNit is a simple but yet powerful launchpad. RUNit gives
you quick access to applications, documents, folders and shortcuts.
Unlike many other launch pads RUNit doesn't occupy any space on your
screen - you only see it when you actually use it. RUNit defines a "hot
area" on your screen where a click of the right mouse button makes the
RUNit launch-menu appear.

Home page:
http://www.magister-lex.at/RUNit/index.html
download [ runit21beta6a.zip (66 KB)]
http://www.magister-lex.at/RUNit/runit21beta6a.zip
- - - -

I have my RunIt set to pop-up when I press the Shift and Ctrl keys.
I used v 2.1Beta6a for years on Win98 and presently on WinXP SP2.
Zero problems.

BoB

 

[Ramesh, MS-MVP]

right-click context menu popup

.... which is simply called as right-click menu.

--
Regards,

Ramesh Srinivasan, Microsoft MVP [Windows Shell/User]
Windows® Troubleshooting http://www.winhelponline.com


The link you gave is for the right-click context menu popup. Does the
same apply to the right-click menu that pops up when clicking on the
desktop?