Accessories Desktop Context Menu - Create in Windows 8

How to Add a "Windows Accessories" Cascading Desktop Context Menu in Windows 8

information   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.

Note   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


EXAMPLE: "Windows Accessories" Cascading Desktop Context Menu
Windows_8_Accessories.jpg


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
download

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
download
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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Nice but, I only get the Windows Accessories with the right arrow/carrot thing. Click on it nothing happens. I used the download.
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Window 8 Pro with Media Center
    Computer type
    Laptop
    System Manufacturer/Model
    ASUS K55A
    CPU
    Intel Core i5
    Memory
    8GB
    Browser
    Chrome
    Antivirus
    Windows Defender
Hello Jere,

It sounds like you may not have done all of step 5 to approve merging the .reg file. If you click on "No" or "Cancel" by mistake, it will not fully work.

Please try merging the .reg file again to see if that may be the case. :)
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    64-bit Windows 10
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    System Manufacturer/Model
    Custom self built
    CPU
    Intel i7-8700K OC'd to 5 GHz
    Motherboard
    ASUS ROG Maximus XI Formula Z390
    Memory
    64 GB (4x16GB) G.SKILL TridentZ RGB DDR4 3600 MHz (F4-3600C18D-32GTZR)
    Graphics Card(s)
    ASUS ROG-STRIX-GTX1080TI-O11G-GAMING
    Sound Card
    Integrated Digital Audio (S/PDIF)
    Monitor(s) Displays
    2 x Samsung Odyssey G7 27"
    Screen Resolution
    2560x1440
    Hard Drives
    1TB Samsung 990 PRO M.2,
    4TB Samsung 990 PRO PRO M.2,
    8TB WD MyCloudEX2Ultra NAS
    PSU
    OCZ Series Gold OCZZ1000M 1000W
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    Thermaltake Core P3
    Cooling
    Corsair Hydro H115i
    Keyboard
    Logitech wireless K800
    Mouse
    Logitech MX Master 3
    Internet Speed
    1 Gb/s Download and 35 Mb/s Upload
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    Other Info
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    HP Color LaserJet Pro MFP M477fdn,
    APC SMART-UPS RT 1000 XL - SURT1000XLI,
    Galaxy S23 Plus phone
Windows Accessories right click.jpgSo I have done it twice. As the graphic shows, I have the Windows Accessories in my context menu, it can be highlighted but nothing happens or drops down. I have not gone into my regedit yet. It's not critical. But it always concerns me when some simple little alteration doesn't work as intended.
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Window 8 Pro with Media Center
    Computer type
    Laptop
    System Manufacturer/Model
    ASUS K55A
    CPU
    Intel Core i5
    Memory
    8GB
    Browser
    Chrome
    Antivirus
    Windows Defender
Ok. Let's see if we may be able to troubleshoot why it's not working for you.

Do you get all of the prompts from step 5 when you merge the .reg file?

If you have not already, see if restarting the computer may help. It's not required to restart, but you may have some glitch that doing so may help.

Does your Windows 8 drive have the C: drive letter?
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    64-bit Windows 10
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    System Manufacturer/Model
    Custom self built
    CPU
    Intel i7-8700K OC'd to 5 GHz
    Motherboard
    ASUS ROG Maximus XI Formula Z390
    Memory
    64 GB (4x16GB) G.SKILL TridentZ RGB DDR4 3600 MHz (F4-3600C18D-32GTZR)
    Graphics Card(s)
    ASUS ROG-STRIX-GTX1080TI-O11G-GAMING
    Sound Card
    Integrated Digital Audio (S/PDIF)
    Monitor(s) Displays
    2 x Samsung Odyssey G7 27"
    Screen Resolution
    2560x1440
    Hard Drives
    1TB Samsung 990 PRO M.2,
    4TB Samsung 990 PRO PRO M.2,
    8TB WD MyCloudEX2Ultra NAS
    PSU
    OCZ Series Gold OCZZ1000M 1000W
    Case
    Thermaltake Core P3
    Cooling
    Corsair Hydro H115i
    Keyboard
    Logitech wireless K800
    Mouse
    Logitech MX Master 3
    Internet Speed
    1 Gb/s Download and 35 Mb/s Upload
    Browser
    Internet Explorer 11
    Antivirus
    Malwarebyte Anti-Malware Premium
    Other Info
    Logitech Z625 speaker system,
    Logitech BRIO 4K Pro webcam,
    HP Color LaserJet Pro MFP M477fdn,
    APC SMART-UPS RT 1000 XL - SURT1000XLI,
    Galaxy S23 Plus phone
I don't understand. I just checked again & it's there! Everything is fine. Thanks.
 
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My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Window 8 Pro with Media Center
    Computer type
    Laptop
    System Manufacturer/Model
    ASUS K55A
    CPU
    Intel Core i5
    Memory
    8GB
    Browser
    Chrome
    Antivirus
    Windows Defender
Great news.

:thumbsup:
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    64-bit Windows 10
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    System Manufacturer/Model
    Custom self built
    CPU
    Intel i7-8700K OC'd to 5 GHz
    Motherboard
    ASUS ROG Maximus XI Formula Z390
    Memory
    64 GB (4x16GB) G.SKILL TridentZ RGB DDR4 3600 MHz (F4-3600C18D-32GTZR)
    Graphics Card(s)
    ASUS ROG-STRIX-GTX1080TI-O11G-GAMING
    Sound Card
    Integrated Digital Audio (S/PDIF)
    Monitor(s) Displays
    2 x Samsung Odyssey G7 27"
    Screen Resolution
    2560x1440
    Hard Drives
    1TB Samsung 990 PRO M.2,
    4TB Samsung 990 PRO PRO M.2,
    8TB WD MyCloudEX2Ultra NAS
    PSU
    OCZ Series Gold OCZZ1000M 1000W
    Case
    Thermaltake Core P3
    Cooling
    Corsair Hydro H115i
    Keyboard
    Logitech wireless K800
    Mouse
    Logitech MX Master 3
    Internet Speed
    1 Gb/s Download and 35 Mb/s Upload
    Browser
    Internet Explorer 11
    Antivirus
    Malwarebyte Anti-Malware Premium
    Other Info
    Logitech Z625 speaker system,
    Logitech BRIO 4K Pro webcam,
    HP Color LaserJet Pro MFP M477fdn,
    APC SMART-UPS RT 1000 XL - SURT1000XLI,
    Galaxy S23 Plus phone
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