How to add items to Windows 11 modern EXPLORER context menu using C#?

Jeffreyg1228 1 Reputation point
2022-02-19T06:46:27.067+00:00

I'm developing a UWP program and want to associate a custom menu item with a specific file format and show it in the Windows 11 new version File Explorer context menu (first level menu). Is there such an API?And how to do this in winform?

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  1. Limitless Technology 44,531 Reputation points
    2022-02-23T15:40:10.883+00:00

    Hello @Jeffreyg1228

    I would recommend the next developer guide on integration of UWP with File Explorer:

    https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/apps/desktop/modernize/integrate-packaged-app-with-file-explorer

    Hope this helps with your query,

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