The right-click context menu and 7-Zip

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  1. Posts : 154
    Windows XP-Pro-SP3, Windows 7
       #1

    The right-click context menu and 7-Zip


    I use 7Zip for my compression and de-compression program,
    and when I install it into Windows XP, I get this nice context menu when I right click on a file:


    That makes it real easy to access 7Zip.
    But, when I install 7Zip into Win-7, I don't get it installed into the Right Click menu. That makes using 7Zip very difficult.

    My question for the group:
    Is there some way to force Win-7 to add 7Zip to the context menu?

    Hopefully,
    The Doctor
    Last edited by Brink; 02 Oct 2011 at 23:09. Reason: removed broken image link
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  2. ten
    Posts : 266
    XP / Windows 7 Pro RTM
       #2

    7-Zip options > Plugins, 7-Zip > Options > System
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  3. Posts : 154
    Windows XP-Pro-SP3, Windows 7
    Thread Starter
       #3

    You gotta be kidding me!
    It's really that simple?

    Now you make me feel bad.

    If that works for me, you have a friend for life!

    Thanks a million,
    The Doctor
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  4. Posts : 154
    Windows XP-Pro-SP3, Windows 7
    Thread Starter
       #4

    Well, I found the path you mentioned, under "Tools" on the upper 7Zip tool bar. All the options I wanted and need were already checked, but I did select some more options, like setting up the "associations" while I was in there, to make 7Zip more useful.

    But, 7Zip still does not appear in the right click context (Drop Down) menu.

    If I click on "Open With" , I can get to 7Zip that way, but that's not the full context menu that I selected in the Options.

    Close, and closer, but still no Cigar!

    But I wouldn't even be that close without your help, ten, so I do thank you.

    The Doctor
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  5. ten
    Posts : 266
    XP / Windows 7 Pro RTM
       #5

    Hmm, weird. Do you have this in your registry?
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  6. Posts : 154
    Windows XP-Pro-SP3, Windows 7
    Thread Starter
       #6

    Yup, GOT IT!

    That is, yes I have that entry in my registry.

    Ain't that weird?

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  7. ten
    Posts : 266
    XP / Windows 7 Pro RTM
       #7

    I'm at a lose then. Works fine for me.
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  8. Posts : 4,282
    Windows 7 Ultimate Vista Ultimate x64
       #8

    Strange, I didn't have to change any settings and it works for me.

    The right-click context menu and 7-Zip-2009-05-07_021751.jpg
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  9. Posts : 154
    Windows XP-Pro-SP3, Windows 7
    Thread Starter
       #9


    Even your little avatar looks lost!

    Oh well, it's a small thing in the list of problems that I face every day.

    I certainly DO appreciate your help!

    Thanks again,
    The Doctor
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  10. Posts : 8,608
    Windows 7 Ultimate 32bit SP1
       #10

    Very strange! I get the complete menu too.

    Un-install your copy, then delete the program folder. See if this download works any better:
    Download 7-Zip 4.65 - FileHippo.com
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