Add “Windows Apps” Cascading Menu in My Computer Context Menu in Windows 7 and Later

This article will help you in adding a new “Windows Apps” cascading menu to My Computer context menu (or right-click menu).

Recently we posted a tutorial for adding your favorite programs shortcuts under cascading menus in Windows 7 Desktop and My Computer context menus:

Add Cascading Menus for Programs in Desktop and My Computer Context Menus in Windows 7 and Later

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It might become very useful if you want to add your frequently used programs or system tools under separate groups.

Today in this article, we are providing a ready-made registry script which can add a new cascading menu “Windows Apps” in Windows 7 My Computer context menu which contains following useful shortcuts under it:

  • Calculator
  • Character Map
  • Command Prompt
  • Disk Defragmenter
  • Internet Explorer
  • Notepad
  • Paint
  • Problem Steps Recorder
  • Snipping Tool
  • Sound Recorder
  • System Restore
  • Task Scheduler
  • Windows Media Player
  • Wordpad

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By default, it adds the cascading menu in the middle of context menu. But if you want, you can add it at top or bottom of context menu.

There are 3 different scripts included in the ZIP file, simply run the desired REG file to add the cascading menu.

There is also an uninstallation script available in the ZIP file so that you can remove the cascading menu.

Download Registry Script

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PS: If the cascading menu doesn’t work for you, first take ownership of following keys in Registry Editor:

HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\CLSID\{20D04FE0-3AEA-1069-A2D8-08002B30309D}\shell

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\CommandStore\Shell

Then run the registry script again.

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Published in: Windows 7

About the author: Vishal Gupta (also known as VG) has been awarded with Microsoft MVP (Most Valuable Professional) award. He holds Masters degree in Computer Applications (MCA). He has written several tech articles for popular newspapers and magazines and has also appeared in tech shows on various TV channels.

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