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Warning! When removing registry entries, first export the registry key to a back-up directory.
I suggest something like //win*/regkey.bak/ in your windows directory.
You should also back-up registry keys that you intend to modify.
Shell Extensions Removed: ICQ
Date / Time: Tue Nov 7 11:32:24 CST 2000
Description: ICQ send file to user from "right click" Start Menu properties shell.
Operating System: Microsoft Windows NT 4.0 Server
Key: HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Classes\Directory\shellex\ContextMenuHandlers
Modification: Completely removed registry key.
Shell Extensions Removed: Paint Shop Pro
Date / Time: Tue Nov 7 11:36:50 CST 2000
Description: Browse with paint shop pro from "right click" Start Menu properties shell.
Operating System: Microsoft Windows NT 4.0 Server
Key: HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Classes\Folder\shell\Browse with Paint Shop Pro
Modification: Completely removed registry key.
Shell Extensions Removed: Winzip
Date / Time: Mon Jan 8 09:23:00 CST 2001
Description: Add to Zip and Add to Name Of File from "right click" on some file types. Shows up on media files such as .mpg .asf .mp3 and other file types.
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 98se
Key: HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\*\shellex\ContextMenuHandlers\WinZip
Modification: Completely removed registry key.
Shell Extensions Removed: PowerArchiver
Date / Time: Wed Jan 1 18:56:02 CST 2003
Description: 6 obnoxious shell extensions for this application default installation. Encrypt and several pointless Compress options.
Operating System: Microsoft Windows XP Pro
Key: (multiple)
Modification: It is _not_ necessary to use the registry editor for this modification. Open PowerArchiver, goto OPTIONS, CONFIGURATION, and click on the Shell Extensions. Uncheck "Use Explorer Shell Extensions" at the top. All shell extensions are gone!