New VBScript File - Add to Context Menu

How to Add "New VBScript File" to the Context Menu in Windows

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This tutorial will show you how to add VBScript Script File to the right click "New" context menu to make creating a new VBS file easier for all users in Vista, Windows 7, and Windows 8.

You will need to be logged in as anadministrator to be able to do the steps in this tutorial.


EXAMPLE: "New VBScript File" in Context MenuVBS-file.jpg



Here's How:1. To Add "VBScript Script File" to "New" Context Menu A) Click/tap on the Download button below to download the file below, and go to step 3 below.Add_New_VBS_to_Context_Menu.reg




Download




2. To Remove "VBScript Script File" from "New" 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 3 below.Remove_New_VBS_from_Context_Menu.reg



Download




3. Save the .reg file to the desktop.

4. Double click/tap on the downloaded .reg file to merge it.

5. When prompted, click/tap on Run, Yes (UAC-Windows 7/8) or Continue (UAC-Vista), Yes, and OK to approve merging the .reg file.

6. Sometimes it may take a moment before this context menu item to actually be added or removed. If not, then restart the computer to apply.

7. You can now delete the downloaded .reg file if you like.


That's it,
Shawn









 

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Hello mrk7frm, :)

"ItemName" is used to identify and confirm the default program that is used to open the .vbs file.

If you look in the "ShellNew" key under other file extensions under HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT, you'll see it user in them as well.
 

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