shellexecutehook

Shell execute hook

Function

1. Run TE instead of Windows Explorer when:

   • you press Win+E
   • you run Windows Explorer from:
     • Start Menu
     • Task Bar (when pinned)
     • Run dialog box (Win+R)
     • Command Prompt
   • an application runs Windows Explorer

2. Run TE to open the folder in a new tab instead of Windows Explorer when:

   • you input a folder path in the Run dialog box
   • you input “start folder path” in Command Prompt
   • an application opens a folder in Windows Explorer

Note

• This add-on uses the registry.
• TE needs not be running when it is invoked this way.
• You can still run Windows Explorer by other ways such as:
  • choose “Computer” from Start Menu
  • click Recycle Bin on Desktop
  • click a folder shortcut on Desktop or Task Bar
  • choose “Open in Explorer” from tab context menu
• Running TE from another application may or may not work, depending on the technique used by that application.
• You can use “Open Instead” add-on to handle cases this add-on misses.
• Steps to use (administrator privilege is needed):
  1. In the configuration page of the add-on:
     • tick all “Registry” options
     • click the “Default” button and reply OK
     • tick “Windows Explorer”
     • click OK
  2. Your desktop will refresh to complete the configuration.
     • If you do not tick “Windows Explorer”, you will need to restart your computer to complete the configuration.