Edit Menu Configurator

A lightweight, high-performance native Windows utility to add/manage the "Edit" option in the right-click context menu for any file extension. Completely rewritten in .NET 8 (C#) for native Windows 11 integration and maximum performance.

Overview

Unlike previous versions, this tool is now a single-file native executable with zero external dependencies. It directly interacts with the Windows Registry, providing instant updates without needing temporary files or external scripts.

Features

• Native Performance: Written in C#/.NET 8, offering smooth integration with Windows 11 design language (Mica/Acrylic effects).
• Dynamic Configuration: All supported file extensions are managed via a simple extensions.json file. No need to recompile the app to add new file types.
• Drag & Drop: Native system drag-and-drop support for selecting your editor executable.
• System Theme Integration: Automatically adapts to Windows Light/Dark mode.
• Batch Processing: Easily select and apply changes to multiple file extensions at once.
• Smart Cleanup: Aggressively removes leftover registry entries from previous configurations or third-party tools.
• Single Executable: No installation required; portable and lightweight.

Usage

1. Download: Get the latest .exe from the Releases page.
2. Configure: Ensure extensions.json is in the same folder as the executable.
3. Run: Launch the program as Administrator to apply registry changes.
4. Select: Choose the extensions you want to modify, provide your editor's .exe path, and click "Apply".

How It Works

1. Registry Modification:

   • Registry Engine: Directly accesses HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE and HKEY_CURRENT_USER to set the shell\edit\command keys.
   • Explorer Sync: Uses native Win32 SHChangeNotify to refresh the Windows Explorer shell instantly, so your changes appear immediately without restarting the computer.
   • Drag & Drop: Implements low-level WM_DROPFILES message interception to bypass UIPI restrictions in Administrator mode.

2. Supported File Extensions:

   • .bat
   • .txt
   • .log
   • And more (configurable via the program).

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Disclaimer

This program modifies the Windows Registry, which can affect system behavior. Use it at your own risk. Always back up your registry before making changes.

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Contributions

Contributions are welcome! If you'd like to add support for more file extensions or improve functionality, feel free to fork the repository and submit a pull request.

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Download

Head to the Releases page to get the latest version of the program.

📄 License

This project is licensed under the MIT License.

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Created by @osmanonurkoc