How can I customize my WinXP right click menus?

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In Windows XP Pro, users can customize the right-click context menu for .mp3 files by editing the registry. To remove unwanted options, one can access the registry editor by running "regedit" and navigating to HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT, then locating the "shell" or "shellex" keys associated with the file type. Deleting specific entries can eliminate unnecessary options, such as those for programs like Dreamweaver. However, some users report difficulty in removing certain entries, like those related to Windows Media Player. A suggested solution for removing Media Player options involves running the command "regsvr32 /u wmpshell.dll" to disable its shell integration. This method has proven effective for some users seeking a cleaner context menu.
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Hey there

When I am in my WinXP Pro, and I right click on a file, say a .mp3 file, I get a TON of options of stuff to do with the .mp3 file. For example:

Edit with Dreamweaver
Add to WinAmps Bookmark List
Open
Play
Copy to Cd or Device
Qeue it U
Add to Playlist
Play with Media Player
MP3/Tag Studio
WinZip

I'd really like to remove most of these from the right click menus. Does anyone know how to do this?
 
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Goto start, choose run and then type regedit. Select HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT and then goto directory, and under directory u will find keys named shell (or) shellex. Expand these keys to find out which of the right click options they represent. Delete the ones that u do not want.
 
Hey! That helped get most of them, the rest I just searched in the registry. Thank you!
 
Hmm. Well, I've managed to get rid of all the programs that shouldn't even be looking at it (Dreamweaver, etc.) I still can't get the Media Player stuff out of it. Oh well though, it is still an improvement.
 
aychamo said:
Hmm. Well, I've managed to get rid of all the programs that shouldn't even be looking at it (Dreamweaver, etc.) I still can't get the Media Player stuff out of it. Oh well though, it is still an improvement.
I know this thread is over a year old... but i was just searching the net (which brought me here) for the same info and came across this. The below quote worked for me.
traxx said:
To remove the shell integration (play with media player stuff in right click menu):

Start -> Run -> regsvr32 /u wmpshell.dll
http://www.neowin.net/forum/index.php?showtopic=244247&st=0&p=584924619&#entry584924619

Thouhgt it might help someone out in the furture.
 

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