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This tweak allows you to easily move and copy files and folders by adding two new right-click menu options to "Move To Folder..." and "Copy To Folder...". Simply highlight the file, right-click the option and select the destination folder.

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Open your registry and find the key below.

To enable the Copy To Folder menu option create a new subkey called "Copy To" and set the (Default) value to "{C2FBB630-2971-11d1-A18C-00C04FD75D13}".

To enable the Move To Folder menu option create a new subkey called "Move To" and set the (Default) value to "{C2FBB631-2971-11d1-A18C-00C04FD75D13}".

Changes should take effect immediately, right click on folder to view the new options.


		(Default)	REG_SZ	{C2FBB630-2971-11d1-A18C-00C04FD75D13}


	HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\AllFilesystemObjects\shellex\ContextMenuHa...

Registry Settings

System Key: [HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\AllFilesystemObjects\shellex\ContextMenuHandlers]
Value Name: (Default)
Data Type: REG_SZ (String Value)

Disclaimer: Modifying the registry can cause serious problems that may require you to reinstall your operating system. We cannot guarantee that problems resulting from modifications to the registry can be solved. Use the information provided at your own risk.

Last Modified: October 29, 2002