Restore Previous Versions - Restore or Remove from Context Menu

How to Restore or Remove "Restore Previous Versions" from the Vista Context Menu​

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This will allow you to restore or remove the Restore Previous Versions menu item from the context menu for all users.

Previous Versions is only available for the Ultimate, Business, and Enterprise editions of Windows Vista. For the other Vista editions, you might try this free alternative: http://www.shadowexplorer.com/

EXAMPLE: "Restore Previous Versions" before and after Removed from the Context Menu
Default_Context_Menu.jpgRemoved_Context_Menu.jpg​
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Here's How:
1. To Remove "Restore Previous Versions" from the Context Menu ​
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A) Click on the download button below to download the​
Remove_Previous_Versions_Context_Menu.reg file.​
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download​

B) Go to step 3.​

2. To Restore "Restore Previous Versions" to the Context Menu ​
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A) Click on the download button below to download the​
Restore_Previous_Versions_Context_Menu.reg file.​
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download​

3. Click on Save, and save the .reg file to the Desktop.​
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4. Right click on the .reg file (on Desktop) and click on Merge.​
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5. Click on the Run button in the Security Warning pop-up.​
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6. Click on Continue (UAC), Yes, and then OK when prompted.​
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7. When done, you can delete the .reg file (on Desktop).​
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That's it,
Shawn


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Is this normally enabled by default?

I never remember seeing it before, but I see it now.

The reason I ask is that I had used 'System Restore' to fix my right click context menu, which for an unknown reason, seemed to be reset and none of my custom entires were there, such as the Windows Live OneCare 'Scan for viruses' and the WinRAR options also.
 

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Hi Ollyau,

Yes, Restore Previous Versions is in the context menu by default in Vista.

Some common things that may reset or mess with the context menu to see if you did recently are a Windows Update, another just added context menu item from some program, and malware.

Hope this helps,
Shawn
 

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I have a problem, my context menu was fine, but now when I click on a file it does not display all the items anymore, It displays all items only when I click on a folder but not on a file. any suggestions? :confused::cry:
 

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    2 x Samsung Odyssey G7 27"
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    Thermaltake Core P3
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    3480 x 2160
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Hi admin Brink

I just have a question related to this Post and context menus.

Is this only for windows vista ultimate or can I use it in home premium?

Do you know a way to create a shortcut (in the context menu of FOLDERS) that opens the change icon window for the folder I right click on?
I have created a lot of folder icons for the different programs I have installed and I want to apply them to the appropriate folders. Unfortunately it gets kind of irritating when I have to perform the same 5 steps over and over again for each and every folder.

Please reply ASAP, thank you
 

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Hello Mr. Electrifyer,

Sorry, but Previous Versions is only available for the Ultimate, Business, and Enterprise editions of Windows Vista. :(
 

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    ASUS ROG Maximus XI Formula Z390
    Memory
    64 GB (4x16GB) G.SKILL TridentZ RGB DDR4 3600 MHz (F4-3600C18D-32GTZR)
    Graphics card(s)
    ASUS ROG-STRIX-GTX1080TI-O11G-GAMING
    Sound Card
    Integrated Digital Audio (S/PDIF)
    Monitor(s) Displays
    2 x Samsung Odyssey G7 27"
    Screen Resolution
    2560x1440
    Hard Drives
    1TB Samsung 990 PRO M.2, 4TB Samsung 990 PRO PRO M.2, 8TB WD MyCloudEX2Ultra NAS
    PSU
    Seasonic Prime Titanium 850W
    Case
    Thermaltake Core P3
    Cooling
    Corsair Hydro H115i
    Mouse
    Logitech MX Master 3
    Keyboard
    Logitech wireless K800
    Internet Speed
    1 Gb/s Download and 35 Mb/s Upload
    Other Info
    Logitech Z625 speaker system, Logitech BRIO 4K Pro webcam, HP Color LaserJet Pro MFP M477fdn, APC SMART-UPS RT 1000 XL - SURT1000XLI, Galaxy S23 Plus phone
  • Operating System
    Windows 10 Pro
    Manufacturer/Model
    HP Envy Y0F94AV
    CPU
    i7-7500U @ 2.70 GHz
    Memory
    16 GB DDR4-2133
    Sound Card
    Conexant ISST Audio
    Monitor(s) Displays
    17.3" UHD IPS touch
    Screen Resolution
    3480 x 2160
    Hard Drives
    512 GB M.2 SSD
Ok, but do you know of a way to add a "change icon" shorcut to the context menu of folders?
 

My Computer

System One

  • Manufacturer/Model
    HP Pavilion dv3510nr Entertainment Notebook PC
    CPU
    Intel(R) Core(TM)2 Duo CPU P7350 @ 2.00GHz
    Motherboard
    Inventec 1505
    Memory
    4.00GB
    Graphics card(s)
    NVIDIA GeForce 9300M GS
    Sound Card
    IDT High Definition Audio CODEC
    Monitor(s) Displays
    Generic PnP Monitor
    Screen Resolution
    1280x800
    Hard Drives
    WDC WD3200BEVT-00ZCT0
    Mouse
    Alps Pointing-device
    Keyboard
    Standard 101/102-Key or Microsoft Natural PS/2 Keyboard with

My Computers

System One System Two

  • Operating System
    Windows 10 Pro 64-bit
    Manufacturer/Model
    Custom
    CPU
    Intel i7-8700K 5 GHz
    Motherboard
    ASUS ROG Maximus XI Formula Z390
    Memory
    64 GB (4x16GB) G.SKILL TridentZ RGB DDR4 3600 MHz (F4-3600C18D-32GTZR)
    Graphics card(s)
    ASUS ROG-STRIX-GTX1080TI-O11G-GAMING
    Sound Card
    Integrated Digital Audio (S/PDIF)
    Monitor(s) Displays
    2 x Samsung Odyssey G7 27"
    Screen Resolution
    2560x1440
    Hard Drives
    1TB Samsung 990 PRO M.2, 4TB Samsung 990 PRO PRO M.2, 8TB WD MyCloudEX2Ultra NAS
    PSU
    Seasonic Prime Titanium 850W
    Case
    Thermaltake Core P3
    Cooling
    Corsair Hydro H115i
    Mouse
    Logitech MX Master 3
    Keyboard
    Logitech wireless K800
    Internet Speed
    1 Gb/s Download and 35 Mb/s Upload
    Other Info
    Logitech Z625 speaker system, Logitech BRIO 4K Pro webcam, HP Color LaserJet Pro MFP M477fdn, APC SMART-UPS RT 1000 XL - SURT1000XLI, Galaxy S23 Plus phone
  • Operating System
    Windows 10 Pro
    Manufacturer/Model
    HP Envy Y0F94AV
    CPU
    i7-7500U @ 2.70 GHz
    Memory
    16 GB DDR4-2133
    Sound Card
    Conexant ISST Audio
    Monitor(s) Displays
    17.3" UHD IPS touch
    Screen Resolution
    3480 x 2160
    Hard Drives
    512 GB M.2 SSD
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