How to Add “Insert” Option in CD/DVD Drive Context Menu in Windows?

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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:

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2.) Now run the .REG file present in the ZIP file and accept the confirmation.

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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Cigrz

Is it possible to position this right below the "Eject" command in the context menu?
VG

^^ Not possible.
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!
SpanishCrack

Hi AJ.

There is one way to include nircmd command into the regitry under Windows XP.

First, create a register.reg file (plain text with .reg extension) with the following text:

Windows Registry Editor Version 5.00

[HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\Drive\shell\eject]
@="Eject Tray"

[HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\Drive\shell\eject\command]
@="nircmd.exe cdrom open %L"

[HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\Drive\shell\load]
@="Load Tray"

[HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\Drive\shell\load\command]
@="nircmd.exe cdrom close %L"

Save it and then execute it (combine into the registry).

Remember you need nircmd.exe file saved into the C:\Windows\system32\ directory prior to combine the registry file (register.reg).

Regards from Spain,
Alex
AJ

@SpanishCrack: Much appreciated! Thanks.
Soulfinger

Hello all. AJ did you try SpanishCrack's method on your Vista X64 machine?
Did it Work? Cause when i try to click the eject button on one of me DVD ROMs I get the warning "This file does not have a program associated with it for performing this action. Create an association in the Set Associations control panel"

I have the nircmd.exe installed in windows. I have went to the Associations control panel but don't know what one it is in the list to set it to nircmd.exe

To get to the Associations control panel - Click the start button then Default Programs then "Associate a file type or protocol with a program"
when in there click Current Default on the far right to sort into programs then scroll down to Unknown Program (easier to find).

But if yours is working just find nircmd.exe and see what the name & Description is and hopefully you will be able to solve this for me. Cheers & thanks for everyone trying to suss this Much appreciated.