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Windows 7 - Context Menu - Add Empty Folder and Subfolders
How to Add "Empty Folder and Subfolders" to the Windows 7 Context Menu
Published by Brink
12-01-2008
Context Menu - Add Empty Folder and Subfolders
How to Add "Empty Folder and Subfolders" to the Windows 7 Context Menu
Information
This will show you how to add Empty Folder and Subfolders to the Windows 7 context menu to be able to automatically permanently delete all file contents of a folder and it's subfolders without deleting the subfolders when you right click on a folder and click on Empty Folder and Subfolders.
Warning
Be careful of what folder you decide to empty. The files deleted by this are permanently deleted and not placed in the Recycle Bin.
EXAMPLE: Context Menu with "Empty Folder and Subfolders" added
Here's How:
1. To Add Empty Folder and Subfolders - NOTE:This will add Empty Folder and Subfolders to the context menu to automatically permanently delete the file contents of a folder and it's subfolders when used.
A) Click on the Download button below to download the Add_Empty_Folder_and_Subfolders.reg file below.
B) Go to step 7.
2. To Add Empty Folder and Subfolders with a Prompt - NOTE:This does the same as step 1, but will prompt you to type Y or N in the command prompt to approve each file before it is permanently deleted.
A) Click on the Download button below to download the Add_Empty_Folder_and_Subfolders_Prompt.reg file below.
B) Go to step 7.
3. To Remove Empty Folder and Subfolders - NOTE:This will remove Empty Folder and Subfolders (step 1 or step 2) from the context menu.
A) Click on the Download button below to download the Remove_Empty_Folder_and_Subfolders.reg file below.
B) Go to step 7.
4. To Add Empty Folder and Not Subfolders - NOTE:This will add Empty Folder and Not Subfolders to the context menu to automatically permanently delete the file contents of only the selected folder and none of it's subfolders when used.
A) Click on the Download button below to download the Add_Empty_Folder_and_Not_Subfolders.reg file below.
B) Go to step 7.
5. To Add Empty Folder and Not Subfolders with a Prompt - NOTE:This does the same as step 4, but will prompt you to type Y or N in the command prompt to approve each file before it is permanently deleted.
A) Click on the Download button below to download the Add_Empty_Folder_and_Not_Subfolders_Prompt.reg file below.
B) Go to step 7.
6. To Remove Empty Folder and Not Subfolders - NOTE:This will remove Empty Folder and Not Subfolders(step 4 or step 5) from the context menu.
A) Click on the Download button below to download the Remove_Empty_Folder_and_Not_Subfolders.reg file below.
7. Click on Save, and save the .reg file to the desktop.
8. Right click one the downloaded .reg file and click on Merge.
9. Click on Run, Yes, Yes, and OK when prompted.
10. When done, you can delete the downloaded .reg files on the desktop if you like.
OS Windows 7 CPU Core 2 Duo Motherboard ASUS P5GC-MX Memory King Max Graphics Card Intel(R) 82945G Express Chipset Family Sound Card C-Media PCI Audio Device Monitor(s) Displays Sam Sung
System Manufacturer/Model Number HP Touchsmart IQ771.uk OS Windows 7 Ultimate x86 CPU AMD Turion(tm) 64 X2 Mobile Technology TL-56 Motherboard ASUS Pheonix Memory 3GB Nanya PC2-6400 DDR2-SDRAM SO-DIM (400MHz) Graphics Card NVIDIA GeForce Go 7600 256MB GDDR3 SDRAM Sound Card High Definition Intergrated NVIDIA MCP51 Monitor(s) Displays 19" HP Wide Touchscreen Screen Resolution 1440 x 900
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500GB Maxtor Basics STM305003EHD301-RK Internet Speed ↓6.32 Mb/s ↑0.35 Mb/s ↔26ms Other Info BIOS - American Megatrends Inc. 5.07
Ethernet Port - NVIDIA nForce 10/100/1000 Mbps
DVD Drive - TSSTcorp DVDR/RW TS-T632L
System Manufacturer/Model Number HP Touchsmart IQ771.uk OS Windows 7 Ultimate x86 CPU AMD Turion(tm) 64 X2 Mobile Technology TL-56 Motherboard ASUS Pheonix Memory 3GB Nanya PC2-6400 DDR2-SDRAM SO-DIM (400MHz) Graphics Card NVIDIA GeForce Go 7600 256MB GDDR3 SDRAM Sound Card High Definition Intergrated NVIDIA MCP51 Monitor(s) Displays 19" HP Wide Touchscreen Screen Resolution 1440 x 900
Hard Drives 320GB Seagate ST3320820AS - SATA 3Gb/s 8MB
500GB Maxtor Basics STM305003EHD301-RK Internet Speed ↓6.32 Mb/s ↑0.35 Mb/s ↔26ms Other Info BIOS - American Megatrends Inc. 5.07
Ethernet Port - NVIDIA nForce 10/100/1000 Mbps
DVD Drive - TSSTcorp DVDR/RW TS-T632L
System Manufacturer/Model Number HP Touchsmart IQ771.uk OS Windows 7 Ultimate x86 CPU AMD Turion(tm) 64 X2 Mobile Technology TL-56 Motherboard ASUS Pheonix Memory 3GB Nanya PC2-6400 DDR2-SDRAM SO-DIM (400MHz) Graphics Card NVIDIA GeForce Go 7600 256MB GDDR3 SDRAM Sound Card High Definition Intergrated NVIDIA MCP51 Monitor(s) Displays 19" HP Wide Touchscreen Screen Resolution 1440 x 900
Hard Drives 320GB Seagate ST3320820AS - SATA 3Gb/s 8MB
500GB Maxtor Basics STM305003EHD301-RK Internet Speed ↓6.32 Mb/s ↑0.35 Mb/s ↔26ms Other Info BIOS - American Megatrends Inc. 5.07
Ethernet Port - NVIDIA nForce 10/100/1000 Mbps
DVD Drive - TSSTcorp DVDR/RW TS-T632L
System Manufacturer/Model Number HP Touchsmart IQ771.uk OS Windows 7 Ultimate x86 CPU AMD Turion(tm) 64 X2 Mobile Technology TL-56 Motherboard ASUS Pheonix Memory 3GB Nanya PC2-6400 DDR2-SDRAM SO-DIM (400MHz) Graphics Card NVIDIA GeForce Go 7600 256MB GDDR3 SDRAM Sound Card High Definition Intergrated NVIDIA MCP51 Monitor(s) Displays 19" HP Wide Touchscreen Screen Resolution 1440 x 900
Hard Drives 320GB Seagate ST3320820AS - SATA 3Gb/s 8MB
500GB Maxtor Basics STM305003EHD301-RK Internet Speed ↓6.32 Mb/s ↑0.35 Mb/s ↔26ms Other Info BIOS - American Megatrends Inc. 5.07
Ethernet Port - NVIDIA nForce 10/100/1000 Mbps
DVD Drive - TSSTcorp DVDR/RW TS-T632L