open multiple internet shortcuts in chrome from explorer

[5ggggg]

I would like that if I select multiple .url files in (windows file) explorer and right click "open", that chrome opens all those internet shortcuts (.url file with web page adress .html in it) .
It would be great if I could do it with drag&drop as well.

Right now only one url is opened.

I registerd portable chrome as default browser

Windows Registry Editor Version 5.00


[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\RegisteredApplications]
"Google__Chrome__Portable"="Software\\Clients\\StartMenuInternet\\Google__Chrome__Portable\\Capabilities"


[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Clients\StartMenuInternet]
@="Google__Chrome__Portable"


[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Clients\StartMenuInternet\Google__Chrome__Portable]
@="Google__Chrome__Portable"


[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Clients\StartMenuInternet\Google__Chrome__Portable\Capabilities]
"ApplicationDescription"="Google__Chrome__Portable ist ein Webbrowser, der Webseiten und Apps in Sekundenschnelle lädt und dabei äußerst stabil und nutzerfreundlich ist. Dank des integrierten Malware- und Phishing-Schutzes können Sie bedenkenlos im Internet surfen."
"ApplicationIcon"="\"D:\\sources\\chrome\\PortableGoogleChrome\\Chrome\\chrome.exe\",0"
"ApplicationName"="Google__Chrome__Portable"    


[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Clients\StartMenuInternet\Google__Chrome__Portable\Capabilities\FileAssociations]
".htm"="Google__Chrome__Portable__HTML"
".html"="Google__Chrome__Portable__HTML"
".shtml"="Google__Chrome__Portable__HTML"
".xht"="Google__Chrome__Portable__HTML"
".xhtml"="Google__Chrome__Portable__HTML"
".webp"="Google__Chrome__Portable__HTML"


[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Clients\StartMenuInternet\Google__Chrome__Portable\Capabilities\Startmenu]
"StartMenuInternet"="Google__Chrome__Portable"


[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Clients\StartMenuInternet\Google__Chrome__Portable\Capabilities\URLAssociations]
"ftp"="Google__Chrome__Portable__HTML"
"http"="Google__Chrome__Portable__HTML"
"https"="Google__Chrome__Portable__HTML"
"irc"="Google__Chrome__Portable__HTML"
"mailto"="Google__Chrome__Portable__HTML"
"mms"="Google__Chrome__Portable__HTML"
"news"="Google__Chrome__Portable__HTML"
"nntp"="Google__Chrome__Portable__HTML"
"sms"="Google__Chrome__Portable__HTML"
"smsto"="Google__Chrome__Portable__HTML"
"tel"="Google__Chrome__Portable__HTML"
"urn"="Google__Chrome__Portable__HTML"
"webcal"="Google__Chrome__Portable__HTML"


[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Clients\StartMenuInternet\Google__Chrome__Portable\DefaultIcon]
@="\"D:\\sources\\chrome\\PortableGoogleChrome\\Chrome\\chrome.exe\",0"


[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Clients\StartMenuInternet\Google__Chrome__Portable\InstallInfo]
"ReinstallCommand"="\"D:\\sources\\chrome\\PortableGoogleChrome\\Chrome\\chrome.exe\" --make-default-browser"
"HideIconsCommand"="\"D:\\sources\\chrome\\PortableGoogleChrome\\Chrome\\chrome.exe\" --hide-icons"
"ShowIconsCommand"="\"D:\\sources\\chrome\\PortableGoogleChrome\\Chrome\\chrome.exe\" --show-icons"
"IconsVisible"=dword:00000001


[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Clients\StartMenuInternet\Google__Chrome__Portable\shell]


[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Clients\StartMenuInternet\Google__Chrome__Portable\shell\open]


[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Clients\StartMenuInternet\Google__Chrome__Portable\shell\open\command]
@="\"D:\\sources\\chrome\\PortableGoogleChrome\\Chrome\\chrome.exe\""


[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Classes\Google__Chrome__Portable__HTML]
@="Google__Chrome__Portable__HTML"


[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Classes\Google__Chrome__Portable__HTML\DefaultIcon]
@="\"D:\\sources\\chrome\\PortableGoogleChrome\\chrome\\chrome.exe\",0"


[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Classes\Google__Chrome__Portable__HTML\shell]


[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Classes\Google__Chrome__Portable__HTML\shell\open]


[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Classes\Google__Chrome__Portable__HTML\shell\open\command]
@="\"D:\\sources\\chrome\\PortableGoogleChrome\\chrome\\chrome.exe\" -- \"%1\""

I aslo tried to change the shell open comand to "%1" %* but only the first url from the .html file (internet shortcut) is passed. It seems like explorer only passes one ??

Windows Registry Editor Version 5.00


[HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\Google__Chrome__Portable__HTML]
@="Google__Chrome__Portable__HTML"


[HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\Google__Chrome__Portable__HTML\DefaultIcon]
@="\"D:\\sources\\chrome\\PortableGoogleChrome\\chrome\\chrome.exe\",0"


[HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\Google__Chrome__Portable__HTML\shell]


[HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\Google__Chrome__Portable__HTML\shell\open]


[HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\Google__Chrome__Portable__HTML\shell\open\command]
@="\"D:\\sources\\chrome\\PortableGoogleChrome\\chrome\\chrome.exe\" \"%1\" %*"

Also Drag&Drop to IE or chrome wont open more than one of the .url shortcuts.

 

[Berton]

I would think that Chrome could Import Favorites/Bookmarks from Internet Explorer [not to be confused with File Explorer]. Or use Internet Explorer to Export the Favorites to a file then use that file for the Import. Every third-party browser I've installed offered to import from Internet Explorer.

 

[5ggggg]

THX, my question has nothing to do with bookmark lists (in IE or chrome), but with internet shortcuts (bookmarks) stored in (file system) folders ;-)

If I drag multiple shortcuts from (windows file)explorer to notepad++ all of them open in different tabs ... not so in IE or chrome

 

[5ggggg]

maybe something similar could do the trick URL Files - Add "Open with" to Context Menu - Windows 7 Help Forums
this also only works for one .url file

 

[5ggggg]

really ... nobody any idea on this it is not a special chrome thing ... it's the same with IE !

 

[topgundcp]

OK, Here we go:

It is simple to use drag&drop. Create a shortcut for chrome on desktop or pin Chrome to taskbar , select URL'S then drag & drop into the shortcut.

OR:

1. Create a folder and copy/drag/drop URL links into the folder.
2. Navigate to: C:\Users\USER\AppData\Roaming\Microsoft\Windows\SendTo
3. Create a shortcut for Chrome in SendTo folder
4. Open the folder and hi-lite multiple URL's you want to open->Right Click->Sendto->Chrome

I use Firefox but it would be the same for chrome:



Hope this helps !!!

 

[5ggggg]

THX. I went for the "send to" solution because I have those .url files in a folder. But in my case this sends the file and no just the url to chrome and so chrome tries to open this "file:///D:/4all/reisen/istanbul/hotels/ungeeignet/Manesol%20Old%20City%20Bosphorus.url"

In my case its even a bit more tricky because my chrome.exe is a compiled .bat file which starts the real "portable chrome.exe" with all the options and path switches I want. But I also tried the "send to" with "real chrome.exe" ...

 

[topgundcp]

THX. I went for the "send to" solution becasue I have those .url files in a folder. But in my case this sends the url file and no just the url to chrome and so chrome tries to open this "file:///D:/4all/reisen/istanbul/hotels/ungeeignet/Manesol%20Old%20City%20Bosphorus.url"

So you mean it does not work ??? I've tested and it worked perfectly.
How did you create those URL's ???

 

[5ggggg]

.url created with chrome.exe by dragging to folder look like this

[InternetShortcut]
URL=http://www.manesolhotels.com.tr/en-Manesol-Old-City-Bosphorus-Hotels.html

 

[topgundcp]

.url created with chrome.exe look like this

[InternetShortcut]
URL=http://www.manesolhotels.com.tr/en-Manesol-Old-City-Bosphorus-Hotels.html

My bad, I see what you mean. I've tested with portable Chrome and it does not work the same as in Firefox.

According to this link: https://productforums.google.com/for...me/D_BUyTz1fMo
People are having the same problem as yours. So either you change browser or you are stuck with this.

 

[5ggggg]

frustrated

I always thought at least IE could open more than one .url ... but only the first .url opens.
If I "send to" multiple .url to IE only the start/homepage opens ....

 

[5ggggg]

if I assosiate .url to chrome too, then chrome opens e.g. 2 tabs but as windows passes the 2 .url file paths the tabs opened look like this again
"file:///D:/4all/reisen/istanbul/hotels/ungeeignet/Manesol%20Old%20City%20Bosphorus.url"
if .url stays assosiated with "Internet Browser" (not IE) the first .url gets passed to chrome

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Clients\StartMenuInternet\Google__Chrome__Portable\Capabilities\FileAssociations]".htm"="Google__Chrome__Portable__HTML"
".html"="Google__Chrome__Portable__HTML"
".shtml"="Google__Chrome__Portable__HTML"
".url"="Google__Chrome__Portable__HTML"
".xht"="Google__Chrome__Portable__HTML"
".xhtml"="Google__Chrome__Portable__HTML"
".webp"="Google__Chrome__Portable__HTML"

So first I should get IE (if set as default) to open more than one .url .... ANY IDEAS VERY WELCOME

 

[10soonerlater]

I just tried it with PaleMoon. With "Open" from File Explorer, just one of the .html files gets opened in a new tab. With Drag & Drop from File Explorer, just one of the .html files opens to replace the current tab.

This suggests it's something inherent with Windows and File Explorer.

I also tried to copy the bookmark shortcuts from PaleMoon via Organizer to Windows File Explorer. Only the first of those shortcuts gets pasted to a folder.

 

[5ggggg]

not so sure, because if I drag them to e.g. notepad++, all .url files get opened