How to Add a "Accessories" Cascading Desktop Context Menu in Windows 7
InformationThis will show you how to add or remove a cascading (expandable) Accessories menu to the desktop context menu for all users in Windows 7.
This is the same folder and items as in the Start Menu - All Programs - Accessories folder.
You must be logged in as an administrator to be able to do this tutorial.
NoteBy default, the Windows Mobility Center context menu item below will only run on laptops, notebooks, and tablet PCs.
However, if you would like to enable the Windows Mobility Center to be able to run on a desktop computer, then see:
Windows Mobility Center - Enable on Desktop Computer
EXAMPLE: Accessories Cascading Context Menu
NOTE: The far left screenshot is for the Windows 7 Starter and Home Basic editions. The middle screenshot is for the Windows 7 Home Premium editions. The far right screenshot is for the Windows 7 Professional, Ultimate, and Enterprise editions.
Here's How:1. Add "Accessories" Cascading Desktop Context MenuThat's it,
NOTE: Use this download if you have Windows 7 Starter or Home Basic edition installed.A) Click on the Download button below to download the file below.2. Add "Accessories" Cascading Desktop Context Menu1-Add_Accessories_to_Desktop_Context_Menu.regB) Go to step 5.
NOTE: Use this download if you have Windows 7 Home Premium edition installed.A) Click on the Download button below to download the file below.3. Add "Accessories" Cascading Desktop Context Menu2-Add_Accessories_to_Desktop_Context_Menu.regB) Go to step 5.
NOTE: Use this download if you have Windows 7 Professional, Ultimate, or Enterprise edition installed.A) Click on the Download button below to download the file below.4. Remove "Accessories" Cascading Desktop Context Menu3-Add_Accessories_to_Desktop_Context_Menu.regB) Go to step 5.
NOTE: This is the default setting, and is for all editions of Windows 7.A) Click on the Download button below to download the file below.5. Click on Save, and save the .reg file to the desktop.Remove_Accessories_from_Desktop_Context_Menu.reg
6. Right click on the downloaded .reg file and click on Merge.
7. Click on Run, Yes, Yes, and OK when prompted.
8. When done, you can delete the downloaded .reg file if you like.
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