Insert /Add "Open in New Window " Option in Windows Explorer context menu

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Here is a trick to add ” Open in New Window ” option to explorer right click menu or context menu.
This trick is applicable for Windows XP, Windows Vista and Windows 7 users.

  1. Copy the following registry entry in notepad and save as CU.reg then just run the file and add the registry entry in windows.
  2. Windows Registry Editor Version 5.00
    
     [HKEY_CLASSES_ROOTDirectoryshellopennewwindow] @="Open inside New Window"
    
     [HKEY_CLASSES_ROOTDirectoryshellopennewwindowcommand] @="explorer %1"
    
     [HKEY_CLASSES_ROOTDriveshellopennewwindow] @="Open inside New Window"
    
     [HKEY_CLASSES_ROOTDriveshellopennewwindowcommand] @="explorer %1"

Now you will get the option to open a folder or drive inside a new window in explorer context menu.

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Amal Roy is the Founder-Editor of Computing Unleashed. A Technology Enthusiast, Windows Adept and a Proud Geek! | Connect with him on Google+

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