How do I add "edit" or "open with" to the context menu for .bat files in Windows Explorer in Windows 7?
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I've tried this by mucking around with "Set Associations", but all I've accomplished there is messing up the default Open action. I've also found a bunch of registry scripts attached to random forum threads, but I'm too nervous to run them.
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Fix for: How do I add "edit" or "open with" to the context menu for .bat files in Windows Explorer in Windows 7?
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You can get 'Open With' in the context menu for any file by simply holding the Shift key as you right click. If Shift + right click doesn't work, Shift + F10 may work. To get 'Edit' in the context menu you need to edit the registry. Open up regedit …
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