How to Add or Remove "User Folder" from Desktop Context Menu in Windows
InformationThis will show you how to add or remove User Folder from the desktop right click context menu for all users on the computer in Windows 7 and Windows 8.
This will only open the user profile folder of the user that is currently logged in.
You will only be able to do this while logged in as an administrator.
EXAMPLE: Desktop Context Menu and User Folder
Here's How:
1. Do step 2 or 3 below for what you would like to do.That's it,
2. To Add "User Folder" to Desktop Context Menu
A) Click/tap on the Download button below to download the file below, and go to step 4 below.3. To Remove "User Folder" from Desktop Context Menu
Add_User_Folder_to_Desktop_Context_Menu.reg
A) Click/tap on the Download button below to download the file below, and go to step 4 below.4. Save the REG file to your desktop.
Remove_User_Folder_from_Desktop_Context_Menu.reg
5. Double click/tap on the REG file to merge it.
6. If prompted, double click/tap on Run, Yes (UAC), Yes, and OK to approve the merge.
7. When done, you can delete the downloaded .reg file if you like.
8. Right click on your desktop to see the change.
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