Control Panel - Add or Remove from Desktop Context Menu

How to Add or Remove "Control Panel" from Desktop Context Menu in Windows​


   Information
This will show you how to add or remove Control Panel from the desktop right click context menu for all users on the computer in Windows 7 and Windows 8.

You will only be able to do this while logged in as an administrator.


EXAMPLE: Desktop Context Menu and Control Panel
CP_Example.jpg

CP_Icons_View.jpg

CP_Category_View.jpg

Here's How:
1. Do step 2 or 3 below for what you would like to do.

2. To Add "Control Panel" to Desktop Context Menu
A) Click/tap on the Download button below to download the file below, and go to step 4 below.
Add_Control_Panel_to_Desktop_Context_Menu.reg

Download


3. To Remove "Control Panel" from 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 4 below.
Remove_Control_Panel_from_Desktop_Context_Menu.reg

Download


4. Save the REG file to your desktop.

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.
That's it,
Shawn





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My Computer

Computer type
PC/Desktop
Computer Manufacturer/Model Number
Custom Build
OS
Windows 7 Ultimate x64 SP1
CPU
AMD Athlon II X4 645 quad core
Memory
6gig DDR3
Graphics Card(s)
Nvidia geforce GT 630
Sound Card
On Board
Monitor(s) Displays
Samsung LED 19"
Screen Resolution
ULTRA HD 1080p 1920 x 1080
Hard Drives
5 x 2tb
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PSU
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Case
Custom Build
Cooling
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Keyboard
Steelseries
Mouse
GM.M6800 optical mouse 5 button model
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My Desktop is in a custom built airflow casing over the case. I still have the power button available etc . but the rest is cool controlled cold air going through the in and theoretically hot air out of the out. But it never gets hot enough for hot air to come out :-P
Nice one Shawn! As usual... ;)
 

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Computer type
PC/Desktop
Computer Manufacturer/Model Number
Custom Build
OS
Windows 10 Pro x64
CPU
Intel Core i5 4440 @Stock
Motherboard
Gigabyte Z97 D3H
Memory
4 x 4GB HyperX Fury DDR3
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Gigabyte GTX 1050Ti O4G
Sound Card
Integrated
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Dell P2417H
Screen Resolution
1920 x 1080
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Samsung EVO 850 120GB / Toshiba DT01ACA050 1TB 7200prm 32MB
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Riotoro Onyx 750W
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Modecom Volcano Lanparty
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Asus ROG Gladius / DeepCool E-Pad Plus
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