• Home
  • Archive
  • Tools
  • Contact Us

The Customize Windows

Technology Journal

  • Cloud Computing
  • Computer
  • Digital Photography
  • Windows 7
  • Archive
  • Cloud Computing
  • Virtualization
  • Computer and Internet
  • Digital Photography
  • Android
  • Sysadmin
  • Electronics
  • Big Data
  • Virtualization
  • Downloads
  • Web Development
  • Apple
  • Android
Advertisement
You are here: Home » Add or remove open in new window option in right click context menu

By Abhishek Ghosh April 16, 2011 3:40 pm Updated on October 17, 2014

Add or remove open in new window option in right click context menu

Advertisement

In Windows 7 you can to add or remove the option open in new window from the right click context menu for all users when you right click on folders or drives in Microsoft Windows 7. A simple registry trick will enable you to do this.
Log in as administrator in your Windows 7 PC to be to do this trick.

 

Add the option open in new window option in right click context menu in Windows 7

 

Open Notepad and write this code:

 

Vim
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
Windows Registry Editor Version 5.00
 
[HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\Folder\shell\opennewwindow]
"MUIVerb"="@shell32.dll,-8517"
"MultiSelectModel"="Document"
"OnlyInBrowserWindow"=""
"LaunchExplorerFlags"=dword:00000001[HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\Folder\shell\opennewwindow\command]
"DelegateExecute"="{11dbb47c-a525-400b-9e80-a54615a090c0}"

Now, save the file from Notepad’s File > Save menu with any name you like, say Add open window option.reg and do not forget to change the file type to All files from Text documents from drop down menu as we already said in other tutorials.

Advertisement

---

Just double click the file and accept all the security prompts to get the option.

 

How to remove this option or revert to default?

 

Very easy. Just create a registry file with notepad again, just add a minus sign before the HKEY starts; i.e. [-HKEY_CLASS... keep others as before. Save the file like above and run it and you will get rid of the option.

Here are both registry files for your convenience, just click to download and use them.

 

Signature Tagged With adding open in new window to context menu , IE11 open in new windowl context right , Remove Journal Document from right-click

This Article Has Been Shared 721 Times!

Facebook Twitter Pinterest

Abhishek Ghosh

About Abhishek Ghosh

Abhishek Ghosh is a Businessman, Surgeon, Author and Blogger. You can keep touch with him on Twitter - @AbhishekCTRL.

Here’s what we’ve got for you which might like :

Articles Related to Add or remove open in new window option in right click context menu

  • Change the preview thumbnail quality to speed up Windows 7

    Speedup the thumbnail loading speed in Windows 7

  • Restore Cut,Copy,Paste,delete button on Windows 7 toolbar like Windows XP without using any software

    By default, Cut,Copy,Paste buttons are not visible in Windows 7. If you want to get the buttons back like Windows XP, just follow this tutorial. No extra software is required.

  • Creating a user locked folder in Windows 7

    This is tutorial to guide you, how to create a folder in Windows 7, that can only be used by the author or user; to others the folder will be locked.

  • Log on automatically in Windows 7

    How to configure Windows 7 for automatic logon of the user without asking for the username and password to speed up the startup process in Microsoft Windows 7.

  • Eject CD DVD from right click context menu in Windows 7

    Eject CD DVD CD DVD or blue ray disk from right click context menu or just by a shortcut in Windows 7. No software installation is required.

Additionally, performing a search on this website can help you. Also, we have YouTube Videos.

Take The Conversation Further ...

We'd love to know your thoughts on this article.
Meet the Author over on Twitter to join the conversation right now!

If you want to Advertise on our Article or want a Sponsored Article, you are invited to Contact us.

Contact Us

Subscribe To Our Free Newsletter

Get new posts by email:

Please Confirm the Subscription When Approval Email Will Arrive in Your Email Inbox as Second Step.

Search this website…

 

Popular Articles

Our Homepage is best place to find popular articles!

Here Are Some Good to Read Articles :

  • Cloud Computing Service Models
  • What is Cloud Computing?
  • Cloud Computing and Social Networks in Mobile Space
  • ARM Processor Architecture
  • What Camera Mode to Choose
  • Indispensable MySQL queries for custom fields in WordPress
  • Windows 7 Speech Recognition Scripting Related Tutorials

Social Networks

  • Pinterest (24.3K Followers)
  • Twitter (5.8k Followers)
  • Facebook (5.7k Followers)
  • LinkedIn (3.7k Followers)
  • YouTube (1.3k Followers)
  • GitHub (Repository)
  • GitHub (Gists)
Looking to publish sponsored article on our website?

Contact us

Recent Posts

  • Four Foolproof Tips To Never Run Out Of Blog Ideas For Your Website March 28, 2023
  • The Interactive Entertainment Serving as a Tech Proving Ground March 28, 2023
  • Is it Good to Run Apache Web server and MySQL Database on Separate Cloud Servers? March 27, 2023
  • Advantages of Cloud Server Over Dedicated Server for Hosting WordPress March 26, 2023
  • Get Audiophile-Grade Music on Your Smartphone March 25, 2023

About This Article

Cite this article as: Abhishek Ghosh, "Add or remove open in new window option in right click context menu," in The Customize Windows, April 16, 2011, March 29, 2023, https://thecustomizewindows.com/2011/04/add-or-remove-open-in-new-window-option-in-right-click-context-menu/.

Source:The Customize Windows, JiMA.in

PC users can consult Corrine Chorney for Security.

Want to know more about us? Read Notability and Mentions & Our Setup.

Copyright © 2023 - The Customize Windows | dESIGNed by The Customize Windows

Copyright  · Privacy Policy  · Advertising Policy  · Terms of Service  · Refund Policy

We use cookies on our website to give you the most relevant experience by remembering your preferences and repeat visits. By clicking “Accept”, you consent to the use of ALL the cookies.
Do not sell my personal information.
Cookie SettingsAccept
Manage consent

Privacy Overview

This website uses cookies to improve your experience while you navigate through the website. Out of these, the cookies that are categorized as necessary are stored on your browser as they are essential for the working of basic functionalities of the website. We also use third-party cookies that help us analyze and understand how you use this website. These cookies will be stored in your browser only with your consent. You also have the option to opt-out of these cookies. But opting out of some of these cookies may affect your browsing experience.
Necessary
Always Enabled
Necessary cookies are absolutely essential for the website to function properly. These cookies ensure basic functionalities and security features of the website, anonymously.
CookieDurationDescription
cookielawinfo-checkbox-analytics11 monthsThis cookie is set by GDPR Cookie Consent plugin. The cookie is used to store the user consent for the cookies in the category "Analytics".
cookielawinfo-checkbox-functional11 monthsThe cookie is set by GDPR cookie consent to record the user consent for the cookies in the category "Functional".
cookielawinfo-checkbox-necessary11 monthsThis cookie is set by GDPR Cookie Consent plugin. The cookies is used to store the user consent for the cookies in the category "Necessary".
cookielawinfo-checkbox-others11 monthsThis cookie is set by GDPR Cookie Consent plugin. The cookie is used to store the user consent for the cookies in the category "Other.
cookielawinfo-checkbox-performance11 monthsThis cookie is set by GDPR Cookie Consent plugin. The cookie is used to store the user consent for the cookies in the category "Performance".
viewed_cookie_policy11 monthsThe cookie is set by the GDPR Cookie Consent plugin and is used to store whether or not user has consented to the use of cookies. It does not store any personal data.
Functional
Functional cookies help to perform certain functionalities like sharing the content of the website on social media platforms, collect feedbacks, and other third-party features.
Performance
Performance cookies are used to understand and analyze the key performance indexes of the website which helps in delivering a better user experience for the visitors.
Analytics
Analytical cookies are used to understand how visitors interact with the website. These cookies help provide information on metrics the number of visitors, bounce rate, traffic source, etc.
Advertisement
Advertisement cookies are used to provide visitors with relevant ads and marketing campaigns. These cookies track visitors across websites and collect information to provide customized ads.
Others
Other uncategorized cookies are those that are being analyzed and have not been classified into a category as yet.
SAVE & ACCEPT