Various Programs - No Right-Click Menu In Vista 64

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mistertee

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Although most of my XP/Vista 32 bit apps work fine in Vista 64, many do not show their right-click context menus even though I have enabled them. There are a few that appear but the majority do not. Is there some way to correct this?

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Resolved - Various Programs - No Right-Click Menu In Vista 64

Although many 32 bit programs will run in Vista 64 bit systems, the shell extensions (context menu items) will not be available unless they are specifically written for 64 bit.

At least this is my understanding after doing some additional research.
 

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Re: Resolved - Various Programs - No Right-Click Menu In Vista 64

mistertee said:
Although many 32 bit programs will run in Vista 64 bit systems, the shell extensions (context menu items) will not be available unless they are specifically written for 64 bit.

At least this is my understanding after doing some additional research.
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I like to write my own shell extensions. I don't have a 64 bit OS to test them but it's
my understanding that unless they are compiled with a 64 bit compiler, the only way
to use them with a 64 bit OS is to run a 32 bit shell. My next PC will most likely be running 64 bit Vista Home Premium so I guess I'll find out then. :)
 

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    Some Radeon Cheapie with 512 MB Ram
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Re: Resolved - Various Programs - No Right-Click Menu In Vista 64

MilesAhead said:
mistertee said:
Although many 32 bit programs will run in Vista 64 bit systems, the shell extensions (context menu items) will not be available unless they are specifically written for 64 bit.

At least this is my understanding after doing some additional research.
Click to expand...

I like to write my own shell extensions. I don't have a 64 bit OS to test them but it's
my understanding that unless they are compiled with a 64 bit compiler, the only way
to use them with a 64 bit OS is to run a 32 bit shell. My next PC will most likely be running 64 bit Vista Home Premium so I guess I'll find out then. :)
Click to expand...

When I ordered my new PC, the ad said nothing about it being a 64 bit system. It wasn't until the machine was actually in transit that (quite by accident) I discovered this. I definitely had my concerns in terms of software compatibility but now that I'm two months into the new PC I'm relieved to say that of the MANY programs I use, only one is not compatible. Quite honestly, the 64 bit machine has proven itself to be the best computer I've ever owned. Still, the vast majority of my software (including latest versions in many cases) are not coded for 64 bit compatible contest menus and some are sorely missed.
 

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I thought I read somewhere that there's a 32 bit version of explorer that you can
run to use your shell extensions. Alternatively you may add a 32 bit OS to another partition(such as XP) or, use an older computer for the 32 bit shell extension stuff and put it on a network. Now if you have a router File & Printer sharing is much easier to set up than it used to be. A guy on another board just bought a Quad Core PC with 64 bit Vista and was concerned about not being able to run some old 16 bit apps he still wanted to use. His solution was to keep the old PC next to the new one to run the old apps.

I use a kvma switch because on my desk there's only room for one monitor mouse and keyboard. But when I buy a new PC I only have to buy the tower. If the new PC doesn't run some of my favorite apps I run them on the old PC until things catch up with the new machine and/or OS. Although with Shell Extensions it's really convenient to click in explorer so I can imagine it's a PITA to go without. :)

Video is changing though(still using a CRT screen) so eventually I'll probably have to bite the bullet and get a 16x9 digital monitor. Then I'll have to get a bigger desk. :)
 

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  • Manufacturer/Model
    HP Pavilion m9515y
    CPU
    Phenom X4 9850
    Memory
    8 GB
    Graphics card(s)
    Some Radeon Cheapie with 512 MB Ram
    Monitor(s) Displays
    CRT
    Screen Resolution
    1280x1024
    Hard Drives
    750 GB SATA 3G 2 SIIG Superspeed docks w/WD Caviar Black Sata II or III
I found this work around
for running 32 bit shell extensions by running explorer 32 bit. I don't have a 64 bit system to try it out so I'm not sure what happens. Maybe just one 32 bit explorer window while the others run 64 bit explorer?
 

My Computer

System One

  • Manufacturer/Model
    HP Pavilion m9515y
    CPU
    Phenom X4 9850
    Memory
    8 GB
    Graphics card(s)
    Some Radeon Cheapie with 512 MB Ram
    Monitor(s) Displays
    CRT
    Screen Resolution
    1280x1024
    Hard Drives
    750 GB SATA 3G 2 SIIG Superspeed docks w/WD Caviar Black Sata II or III
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