In Windows, if we right-click on CD/DVD drives, we get an option to "Eject" the tray but we don't get option to "Insert" the tray. In this tutorial, I'll tell you a trick to add "Insert" option in CD/DVD drives context menu.
Here is the step-by-step procedure:
1.) Download following zip file, extract it and copy the DLL file to "%windir%\System32" folder:
2.) Now download following zip file, extract it and then run the .REG file:
That's it. Now you'll get an extra option "Insert" in CD/DVD drives context menu, which will make the life easier and you'll not have to press the insert button at your CD/DVD drive each time.
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VG
^^ I'm from India.
Cigrz
Is it possible to position this right below the "Eject" command in the context menu?
VG
^^ Not possible.
AJ
Hi! I have Vista x64 and you mentioned that this is not supported on it. I found another tool called nircmd (http://www.nirsoft.net/utils/nircmd.html) that allows the user to close the drive, even on Vista x64. Here is the command that is needed:
nircmd.exe cdrom close d:
Unfortunately, I am not familiar with adding items to the Explorer context menu and I didn't understand what the location you specified in your reg file indicated. Do you know how we can incorporate this command into the context menu of the DVD drive?
Thanks.
nks4u
sorry it fails in xp3
please help
VG
^^ It works. Pls follow all instructions.
Rollcage
@nks4u
you may have installed the windows XP other than C: drive,
just check "My Computer" .. note the drive, and edit the .reg file.
here .. @="C:\\WINDOWS\\system32\\cdeject.dll"
here it says C: .. change it to D:, E: , F: according to your drive.
this can be the only reason,
and
Hey VG,
Now I have made my customise Vlite edition, so I am on Vista,
but this tweak is not working as you said .. but is there any other tool,
or is there any Sidebar gadget to insert the cd drive?
Regards
Rollcage
VG
^^ atm I don't know anything for Vista but I have added your request in my TO DO list and I'll try to post about it as soon as I get some info.
Rollcage
^ Thanx dude ...
Vishal Gupta Ki Jay!
VG
^^ lol. Thanks.