How to Add a "Windows Accessories" Cascading Desktop Context Menu in Windows 8
Information
This tutorial will show you how to add a cascading (expandable) Windows Accessories desktop context menu for all users in Windows 8.
You must be signed in as an administrator to be able to add or remove this desktop context menu, but all users are able to use it.
You must be signed in as an administrator to be able to add or remove this desktop context menu, but all users are able to use it.
Note
The Windows Accessories folder in Windows 8 is located at the paths below.
Current User:
%AppData%\Microsoft\Windows\Start Menu\Programs\Windows Accessories
All Users:
%ProgramData%\Microsoft\Windows\Start Menu\Programs\Windows Accessories
Current User:
%AppData%\Microsoft\Windows\Start Menu\Programs\Windows Accessories
All Users:
%ProgramData%\Microsoft\Windows\Start Menu\Programs\Windows Accessories
EXAMPLE: "Windows Accessories" Cascading Desktop Context Menu
Here's How:
1. To Add "Windows Accessories" to the Desktop Context Menu
A) Click/tap on the Download button below to download the file below, and go to step 3 below.
Add_W8_Accessories_to_Desktop_Context_Menu.reg
2. To Remove "Windows Accessories" from the Desktop Context Menu
NOTE: This is the default setting.
A) Click/tap on the Download button below to download the file below, and go to step 3 below.
Remove_W8_Accessories_from_Desktop_Context_Menu.reg
3. Save the REG file to your desktop.4. Double click/tap on the downloaded REG file to merge it.
5. Click/tap on Run, Yes (UAC), Yes, and OK when prompted to approve the merge.
6. When finished, you can delete the downloaded .reg file if you like.
7. Right click or press and hold on your desktop to see the change.
NOTE: You could press the :winkey: + D keys to go to your desktop.
That's it,
Shawn
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