Remove "Shop for music online" context menu in WMP ?

JordanJP · 13 Jan 2010

Hi

For the record I'm using Windows 7:)

To simply put it, I would like to remove the "Shop For Music Online" context menu.

Just as the image shows, how would I go about removing the "Shop For Music Online" context menu ?

Whenever I click a media file, such as a Music Folder or Picture file, I get those stupid annoying context menus.

I find it rather annoying, as much as Windows Media Player has improved over the years, it would be nice If MS wouldn't put unnecessary crap within the menus.

I tried using ShexView and ShellXView however I can't seem to find them within the program.

Anyone know of anywhere in the Registry where this little bugger might be hiding ?

Thanks

Jordan

SIW2 · 13 Jan 2010

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Registry Key :
HKLM\SOFTWARE\Classes\SystemFileAssociations\Directory.Audio\shellex\ContextMenuHandlers\WMPShopMusi c

Type : REG_SZ
Data : {8A734961-C4AA-4741-AC1E-791ACEBF5B39}
=============================================
Registry Key : HKCR\SystemFileAssociations\Directory.Audio\shellex\ContextMenuHandlers\WMPShopMusic

Type : REG_SZ
Data : {8A734961-C4AA-4741-AC1E-791ACEBF5B39}

JordanJP · 13 Jan 2010

Unfortunately I cant seem to find the "System File Associations" key in the registry.

SIW2 · 14 Jan 2010

Merge this: RemoveShopForMusic.reg

**Capt.Jack Sparrow** · 14 Jan 2010

Hi JordanJP, Welcome to SF,

Just to add if that didn't work Download ShellExView

The rule is to disable non-Microsoft context menu handlers *one-by-one* and verify if the problem is solved. If disabling one does not solve the problem, undo the disabled item and disable the next non-Microsoft handler. Do the same until the problem is solved and finally identify the culprit. Scroll right to see the Company Name column in ShellExView.

Hope this helps
Captain

JordanJP · 14 Jan 2010

SIW2 said:

Merge this: RemoveShopForMusic.reg

Perfect that took care of it

Thanks

smarteyeball · 14 Jan 2010

Capt.Jack Sparrow said:

Hi JordanJP, Welcome to SF,

Just to add if that didn't work Download ShellExView

The re-direct just sends you straight back to the main forum page.

Awesome app though :)

For future reference, during WMP12 inital set up - do not tick the select 'set up store' box

SIW2 · 14 Jan 2010

Hi JP,

You're welcome.

Americalex · 06 Feb 2014

SIW2 said:

Merge this: RemoveShopForMusic.reg

Thanks mate, I registered on this forum simply to get access to your solution, that's how good it is!

And it worked as advertised, *crowds cheering wildly*

Ema21 · 20 Mar 2014

I also just registered for this forum, only to gain access to the .reg file you posted. haha. It's a dream. I can't believe it actually works! Thanks a million. I must have not paid attention on the initial set up of WMP12 like I usually do... Anyway, thanks again. :)