Customizing the Command in Windows 8.1 Right-Click Start Menu

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  1. GMT+3:00

    GMT+3:00 MDL Novice

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    #1 GMT+3:00, Oct 22, 2013
    Hi All,

    Is there a way to customize the Right-Click Start Menu Command in Windows 8.1 (like changing the "Command Prompt" to "Windows Update"...! :cool:


    TIA
     
  2. Helmutcheese

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    #2 Helmutcheese, Oct 22, 2013
    Would this not be better?


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  3. gyili0p

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    #3 gyili0p, Oct 22, 2013
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  4. orca99

    orca99 MDL Junior Member

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    #4 orca99, Oct 22, 2013
    Yes, there is a way if you know how to modify the context menu. The windows update is wuapp.exe. I just tried on my windows 8.1 and it works fine.
     
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    #5 orca99, Oct 22, 2013
    Not if he has a clean desktop without any icons.
     
  6. GMT+3:00

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    #6 GMT+3:00, Oct 22, 2013 (OP)
    Thanx for the quick reply.

    How can I modify the context menu?

    TIA
     
  7. GMT+3:00

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    #7 GMT+3:00, Oct 22, 2013 (OP)
    Yes, I do..!
     
  8. orca99

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    #8 orca99, Oct 22, 2013
    check your pm.
     
  9. Helmutcheese

    Helmutcheese MDL Member

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    #9 Helmutcheese, Oct 22, 2013
    He did not mention a clean desktop in OP.
     
  10. orca99

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    #10 orca99, Oct 22, 2013
    I never said he did. I was just pointing out a fact that your suggested method requires clicking on a specific icon rather than right-clicking any empty space for an easy access to windows update.
     
  11. GMT+3:00

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    #11 GMT+3:00, Oct 22, 2013 (OP)
    Thanx. But, my concern was the new Windows 8.1 "Start Button" Right-Click menu..!:confused:


    TIA
     
  12. orca99

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    #12 orca99, Oct 22, 2013
    Then just create a shortcut to the following:

    C:\Users\UserName\AppData\Local\Microsoft\Windows\WinX \YourChoiceofGroups
     
  13. GMT+3:00

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    #13 GMT+3:00, Oct 22, 2013 (OP)
    I created a new shortcut in Group3 and name it "Windows Update", the command is "%windir%\system32\control.exe /name Microsoft.WindowsUpdate".

    Restarted Explorer, but it did not show in the menu!:smokecowboy:
     
  14. dwDigitalLife

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    #14 dwDigitalLife, Oct 22, 2013
    By Creating Sortcut in WinX Not Working Because MS Using Some Type Validation For .lnk Files Before Adding Them in Right Click Context Menu.
     
  15. murphy78

    murphy78 MDL DISM Enthusiast

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    #15 murphy78, Oct 22, 2013
    The shortcut for Windows Update is "wuapp.exe"

    Sorry, I don't know how to modify the database for link files...
     
  16. orca99

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    #16 orca99, Oct 22, 2013
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