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> List of Windows Shell Extension Annoyances
> How to Remove Them
> Where They Are in the Registry File
> Created: Tue Nov 7 11:32:24 CST 2000
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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!