UPDATE: New version 2.0 released which comes with lots of new features such as ability to add website links, files and folders shortcuts in Desktop context menu. Check out full details below.
As you all know we have posted a detailed tutorial in past which allows you to add your favorite program shortcut in Windows 7 and Windows 8 Desktop context (right-click) menu so that you can run the program quickly and easily by just right-click on Desktop:
How to Add Program Shortcuts and Useful Shortcuts in Windows 7 and Windows 8 Desktop Context Menu?
We have also posted lots of other similar tutorials to customize Desktop context menu in Windows which can be found in following article:
Ultimate Tutorial to Customize Desktop Context Menu in Windows Vista, 7 and 8
Today we are going to share a free and portable utility "Right Click Context Menu Adder" created by an AskVG reader "Gromas" which allows you to add your favorite program shortcut, website link, file or folder shortcut in Windows 7 and Windows 8 Desktop context menu quickly and easily and you'll not need to modify Windows Registry yourself, this software will do the job for you.
Following is an example of the output which you can get with the help of this awesome software:
As you can see in the above screenshot, we have added a link to AskVG.com at top of context menu, added a link to wallpapers folder in the middle of context menu and added a shortcut to change desktop icons settings at the bottom of Desktop context menu with the help of this freeware.
You just need to run this tool and select the desired item which you want to add in Desktop context menu. You can select any of following items to add to context menu:
- Program
- Folder
- Web Address
- Any type of file
After selecting the desired item, provide required details such as program's EXE file path, website URL, file name, etc. By default, the program icon is automatically selected from its EXE file but you can also select a custom icon. The program also allows you to customize the shortcut name which will be displayed in context menu. For website shortcut, you can also ask program to automatically retrieve its favicon which will be displayed in Desktop context menu.
This small utility also allows you to select the position of the new shortcut in Desktop context menu. You can select any of following positions:
- Top
- Middle
- Bottom
If you select "Show only when SHIFT key is pressed" option, the new shortcut will only be shown in Desktop context menu when you press SHIFT key while right-clicking on Desktop. It'll not be visible normally. So you can enable this option for those shortcuts which you don't use regularly or want to hide from others.
You can also tell the software whether the new shortcut should be added to Desktop context menu only or should the software add the new shortcut to folder context menu as well. If you select the 2nd option, the shortcut will also be visible when you right-click on a folder.
Once a new shortcut is added, you can remove it later using 2nd tab. Simply select the desired item from the list and click on "Remove" button.
This software comes in 2 languages: English and Portuguese.
This software is highly customizable and works perfectly without any problem. The best thing is that its portable so you don't need to install it. Simply run the EXE file and add desired shortcuts in Desktop context menu.
It can be used in both 32-bit and 64-bit Windows editions. You can download it using following link:
Posted by: Vishal Gupta | Categories: Software, Windows 7, Windows 8
subash
is not there any way to add a parent and sub item like
Start > Dreamweaver
Photoshop
Flash etc...
Have got it ?
VG
^^ Check following:
http://www.askvg.com/add-cascading-menus-for-your-favorite-programs-in-windows-7-desktop-context-menu/
Graham
I discovered your website this morning and am only sorry I didn't know about it before. Have already downloaded 4 programs! I'll be a regular visitor. Thanks guys.
VG
^^ Thanks for your visit. I'm glad you liked this website. :)
mtolgae
Hi! thanks for the app.
Is it possible to add "search with google" to the windows 7 context menu for any texts on windows as I can directly search from desktop or windows explorer or even from office documents on my browser?
I have been searching this for some time but could not come accross yet. I wonder why anybody hasn't done it yet since it would be great especially while working on documents.
Thanks.
VG
^^ I think it might be done but will require some programming skills to get selected text and then pass it to the command to open it with Google. I'll try to implement it but cant promise.
mtolgae
Thanks for the answer and efforts. Will be waiting and good luck on programming.
jmjsquared
Thanks for another Sweet Treat.
I notice how often you introduce tools and ideas from others.
No wonder you are so successful: You share!
Thanks again!
sqgl
"Add to Desktop Context Menu and to Folders Context Menu" is not given as an option when I run it. In fact the button "Add to Context Menu" is covering a bit of the first option ("Add only to Desktop Context Menu") so perhaps it is completely covering the second option?
Every one of the four tab sub-screens seems to be cut off at the bottom.
Am using Windows 7 Basic Theme. "Windows Classic" and "Windows 7 Aero" themes are a little bit better but I still cannot see that second option.
sqgl
I just tried using the tab key to see if I could jump from the first option to the second (invisible?) option but the focus just jumps to "AskVG.com" so the second option is not just "invisible" it is non-existent :(
Neon
Hello!
is there any similar software for windows XP. So that I can use icon beside desktop context menu in windows xp.
Thanks for your great program!
VG
^^ You can check following:
http://www.askvg.com/moo0-rightclicker-enhance-context-menu-in-windows/
http://www.askvg.com/filemenu-tools-free-utility-to-customize-context-menu-in-windows-xp-vista-and-7/
Pete Run
Very nice idea, thanks.
Could you advise where the entries are kept in the registry as Autoruns does not find them. I'm just concerned if I need to uninstall your Right Click Context Menu Adder, I would leave behind things in the registry etc. Have you a cleanup tool for post uninstallation?
cheers
Pete
VG
^^ You can remove the entries using "Remove items from menu" tab. If you want to know where are the entries are stored in Registry, check out following tutorial:
http://www.askvg.com/how-to-add-program-shortcuts-and-other-useful-shortcuts-with-icons-in-windows-7-desktop-context-menu/
ChicoThorn
Thank you so much! I've been looking for just this tool to customize my Windows 8 context menu!
Costas
Very nice and helpful app for dummies (like me). Something more how can I manage to put separate with lines the apps I 've create?