https://github.com/mustafachyi/opencmdhere-context-menu-manager
A Python script to add or remove the "Open Command Window Here" context menu entry in Windows using the registry.
https://github.com/mustafachyi/opencmdhere-context-menu-manager
context-menu-customization python registry-editing windows-scripting
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A Python script to add or remove the "Open Command Window Here" context menu entry in Windows using the registry.
- Host: GitHub
- URL: https://github.com/mustafachyi/opencmdhere-context-menu-manager
- Owner: mustafachyi
- License: mit
- Created: 2024-12-11T18:35:29.000Z (about 1 year ago)
- Default Branch: main
- Last Pushed: 2024-12-11T18:55:13.000Z (about 1 year ago)
- Last Synced: 2025-09-08T19:43:40.468Z (4 months ago)
- Topics: context-menu-customization, python, registry-editing, windows-scripting
- Language: Python
- Homepage:
- Size: 6.84 KB
- Stars: 0
- Watchers: 1
- Forks: 0
- Open Issues: 0
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Metadata Files:
- Readme: README.md
- License: LICENSE
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README
# OpenCmdHere Context Menu Manager
Easily manage the "Open Command Window Here" option in the Windows context menu. Use this tool to quickly add or remove the feature for opening a command prompt in any folder.
## Features
- Add or remove "Open Command Window Here" from the right-click menu
- Check if the option is already enabled
- Requires administrator privileges
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## Requirements
- Windows operating system
- Python 3.x installed
- Admin privileges
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## Quick Guide
1. **Download the Script**:
- Clone the repository or download the `main.py` file.
2. **Open Terminal with Admin Rights**:
- Press `Win + X`, select **Command Prompt (Admin)** or **PowerShell (Admin)**.
3. **Run the Script**:
- Navigate to the script folder:
```sh
cd path\to\script
```
- Execute the script:
```sh
python main.py
```
4. **Follow Instructions**:
- Choose to add, remove, or check the status of the "Open Command Window Here" entry.
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## Notes
- Always run with admin rights to ensure registry changes are applied.
- Be cautious when modifying the Windows registry.
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## License
This project is licensed under the MIT License. See the `LICENSE` file for details.
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## Contributing
Contributions are welcome! Open an issue or submit a pull request for improvements.
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