Fix: Open, Print, Edit context menu items missing in Windows 7

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In Windows 7, if you select more than 15 files, you may find that the right click context menu has been shortened and that items like Open, Print, Edit are missing!

This is by design and Windows 7 does so to avoid accidentally performing these actions on a large number of files.

But if you wish, you can remove this restriction.

regedit 151 Fix: Open, Print, Edit context menu items missing in Windows 7

To do so open regedit and navigate to the following registry key:

HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer

Here create a new DWORD, MultipleInvokePromptMinimum

The Default value is 15 (decimal). The permissable range is 1 – 16 (decimal).

If you wish to reduce this figure, give it a lower value.

If you wish to completely remove this restriction, give it a value ’16′.

A value of 16 is interpreted as “unlimited”.

The registry change will go into effect after logging off and back on, or after restarting Windows Explorer.

Source: KB2022295.

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Anand aka HappyAndyK is an end-user Windows enthusiast, a Microsoft MVP in Windows Desktop Experience since 2007, and the Admin of TheWindowsClub.com, TheGeeksClub.com & WinVistaClub.com. Creating a System Restore Point before trying out a new software or a tweak is always recommended.
  • Mickael

    Hhmm… not working for me. I’ve added that DWORD and the print option still not appearing! This is quite difficult to fix :S