How do I set the program that "Edit" in the context menu opens?
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Mar 15, 2026837 viewsConfidence Score0%
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If I right click a JPG or PNG file, the "Edit" option opens MS Paint, whereas I would like it to open GIMP. I found the ShellMenuView and ShellExView programs, but I can't find the relevant entries. In fact, ShellMenuView has an entry for that says and appears to call the correct executable, but th…
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Easier answer: Use NirSoft's FileTypes Manager like so: In the upper pane, find and select the .JPG Extension. Create a "New Action" (Actions/New Action or lower pane/right-click/New Action). Set the Action Name and Menu Caption to "Edit" and browse…
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