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Is there anyway possible that I can change the tiles for the individual items listed in the context menu? I had added more programs to the context menu through the registry and I figured I would have to do it that way to but I dont know how to even begin trying to mess with color. I would just like it to be easier to recognize certain items.
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Any help is much appreciated, Thanks!
This might just do it, but I haven't tried it. It comes from a safe site, and safe author,
http://vistastylebuilder.com/windows7.html
(It is not free)
Trusted source, but in my experience half his apps don't work and he doesn't provide a shareware test download.
You'd be better off having a look around DeviantArt for someone who has done the same.
I've done all my modifications by hand. It's just a matter of finding out where the data for it is stored.
In Vista icons on entries in the rightclick menu are not supported in the registry (they are in 7).
You might want to search for an addon that enables this option for Vista.
That way you won't have a different colour in the menu (because frankly, I've never come across it), but at least it will be a lot easier to recognize items.
Post back with your finds, please!
Thanks Sarah. It also depends on which theme you use. If Aero, then no way can you easily change the context menu (as far as I know)
@ SJ,
i knew you'd chime in since you were looking for a way to achieve the same exact thing.
who knows, if more people start looking for this one of these geniuses that write these apps will eventually put something out there to provide the ability to add the icons alongside the entries.
looking forward to it!
(RE: https://www.howtogeek.com/forum/topic/rightclick-menu-added-entries-with-icons?replies=2 )
; )
Yep, that's right:)
I was looking too. Did see some interesting things, though forgot to bookmark them and never exactly what I had in mind (I don't want to install a program that needs to run on startup to have this effect, I want to tweak the system itself :D).
Still looking (when I have the time LOL - so much to do,so little time, right? ;D) so I'll post back here if I find something MariJade can use.
you can add icon to them and is simply registry hacking. my right click on desktop
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Example
;7 Add Remove + Background right click
[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINESOFTWAREClassesDirectoryBackgroundshellAdd Remove]
@='
'Icon'='imageres.dll,-161'
'Position'='Bottom'
[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINESOFTWAREClassesDirectoryBackgroundshellAdd Removecommand]
@='control appwiz.cpl'
heres how I created this http://msdn.microsoft.com/en-us/library/cc144171%28v=vs.85%29.aspx
Sorry don't see color in there
Hi Veegertx,
Thanks for that :)
The topic is indeed for win7 (I hadn't noticed before, my bad :S).
I use Vista and there it doesn't work, which Is why I was looking.
Don't know if the OP would be interested - haven't seen him back yet.
I like your entry 'Kill Not Responding Tasks'. How did you add that one?
Sarah
All mine are coded for background in Win 7 but can be changed
Win 7 version
;27 Kill Not Responding Tasks + Background right click
[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINESOFTWAREClassesDirectoryBackgroundshellKill Not Responding Tasks]
@='
'Icon'='explorer.exe,-111'
'Position'='Bottom'
[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINESOFTWAREClassesDirectoryBackgroundshellKill Not Responding Taskscommand]
@='C:WindowsSystem32taskkill.exe /F /FI 'STATUS eq NOT RESPONDING'
Now Earlier version
would be this. Can't click on Background but right click on any file anywhere, desktop, windows explorer and it will appear
[HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT*shellKill Not Responding Tasks]
@='
'Icon'='explorer.exe,-111'
'Position'='Bottom'
[HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT*shellKill Not Responding Taskscommand]
@='C:WindowsSystem32taskkill.exe /F /FI 'STATUS eq NOT RESPONDING'
You can change that 'Position'='Bottom' to Top if you like
Don't know if this helps but it will work with Vista
http://www.softpedia.com/get/System/OS-Enhancements/Context-Menu-Enhancer.shtml
@ Veegertx
Sweet :)
I like it!
Edit: germ-x we posted at the same time ;)
uhhhh ..
Veegertx & SJ,
can we get that in the english version please ?: 0
[for the lesser geeky of us] thanks!
also, this is posted in the 7's forum. SJ mentioned here that w7 does this (adding of the icons) automatically. ???
anyone played with the app g-x linked to, to verify if it will add the entries along with the icons?
trying to keep up with you guys.
thanks.
Adding Reg files is easy and less trouble installing a program to do it. I am reg geek and prefer to do it simple.
Open a new text file and paste this below. Save it and rename to Kill Not Responding Tasks.reg. Double click it and it will be added. Right click your desktop and it will appear there.
------ below here -----------
Windows Registry Editor Version 5.00
[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINESOFTWAREClassesDirectoryBackgroundshellKill Not Responding Tasks]
@='
'Icon'='explorer.exe,-111'
'Position'='Bottom'
[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINESOFTWAREClassesDirectoryBackgroundshellKill Not Responding Taskscommand]
@='C:WindowsSystem32taskkill.exe /F /FI 'STATUS eq NOT RESPONDING'
LOL Vissy, here you go :)
Just copy the following text a txt file and save it with the extension reg:
Windows Registry Editor Version 5.00
[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINESOFTWAREClassesDirectoryBackgroundshellKill Not Responding Tasks]
@='
'Icon'='explorer.exe,-111'
'Position'='Bottom'
[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINESOFTWAREClassesDirectoryBackgroundshellKill Not Responding Taskscommand]
@='C:WindowsSystem32taskkill.exe /F /FI 'STATUS eq NOT RESPONDING'
This regfile will add 'Kill Not Responding Tasks' to your rightclick menu and it doesn't matter where you click. You can click in the middle of a folder or on your desktop.
The second regfile goes as follows:
Windows Registry Editor Version 5.00
[HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT*shellKill Not Responding Tasks]
@='
'Icon'='explorer.exe,-111'
'Position'='Bottom'
[HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT*shellKill Not Responding Taskscommand]
@='C:WindowsSystem32taskkill.exe /F /FI 'STATUS eq NOT RESPONDING'
This one will add 'Kill Not Responding Tasks' when you click on a file.
More clear now?
(and for once I would like to be able to make my text appear in red LOL)
Edit: Veegertx, posted at the same time ;)
very clear - thanks so much SJ. but while i can see how its useful - i dont see how it has anything to do with the inquiry or the previously mentioned 'adding icons to the right click entries'.
???
thanks all the same, of course, Veegertx but again - just trying to keep here.
edit:
didnt see your post Veegertx - thanks again.
from above registry entries this sets icon on the menus. You tune them to what you want to see. Example
'Icon'='explorer.exe,-111'
Setting color on them is what OP asked but far as I know right now I see no way.
i think im getting it.
im a little slow - but eventually get there : )
thanks again Veegertx.
Here is the reg script for both Vista and win7 in one zip file
http://www.askvg.com/how-to-add-kill-not-responding-tasks-in-desktop-context-menu-under-windows-vista-and-7/
Yeah XI, you are right. But this is an intersting subject. Because of my bad eyesight I have changed to a high contrast desktop - and there you can change the colors of about anything. Only drawback is that you lose the aero, but that is OK.
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funny Germ-X, :) perhaps easier for those can't make the files themselves
I did get the 'Kill Not Responding Tasks' shortcut from Askvg where I made the right click background thing then later on those sights pick up on my stuff.
Yes I admit I'm a Geek/Reg nerd, I've been doing this quite some time Add ons for right click MY Computer - Posted 09 January 2004 - 12:33 PM
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