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The Windows Context Menu appears when you Right-Click an object, whether it’s the Desktop or a file. The problem is, it’s missing some very basic options! We’re going to change all of that: This Registry Hack is part of a series on hacking the Windows Context Menu.

Add “Copy To Folder” And “Move To Folder” Context Menu Options

As a self-proclaimed Power User, I spend a lot of time copying and moving files between folders. That means I spend a good deal of time dragging files around or copying/pasting them.

With a couple of simple Registry Hacks, I can save you some time: You can add Copy To Folder and Move To Folder options to the right-click context menu! Aren’t Registry Hacks awesome!?

Warning: Before you play in your Windows Registry, please read this important information on editing the Windows Registry.

Copy To Folder

Open the Registry Editor by hitting the Windows Key+R, typing regedit. Navigating to the following location:

KEY_CLASSES_ROOT\AllFilesystemObjects\
shellex\ContextMenuHandlers

shellex is a shell extension key that lets you customize the user shell or the Windows interface - there’s your lesson for the day, there won’t be a test.

Right-click the ContextMenuHandlers folder then click New->Key.

Name this new key Copy To. In the right plane, double click the (Default) string - within the newly created Copy To key - and set the value to:

{C2FBB630-2971-11d1-A18C-00C04FD75D13}

Move To Folder

Create another new key (right-click the ContextMenuHandlers folder then click New->Key) and name it Move To. Set the value to:

{C2FBB631-2971-11d1-A18C-00C04FD75D13}

Exit the Registry. The changes will take effect immediately! Now when you right-click a single object - or a group of files and/or folders - Copy To Folder and Move To Folder will appear right next to the Send To option!

When you right-click on a file and choose one of the options, you’ll be able to move or copy the file(s) using a dialog box like the one:

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