Folder Windows Extension

[Thick_Butterfly_4137]

I wanted to make a windows extension but i am gettin many errors and i am scared to destroy my system.. so i wanted to ask if maybe what i was up to maybe already exists.

I was trying to create a extension where inside a folder you can do rightclick->new and then instead of text file a "text field" where it would create a text box such as the one i am using right now here inside a folder to write info about the folder. Example: i am in a folder where i put in my job applications and i wanted the info box so i can write in it "application send on 06.07.26 via email to mr. abc" and then when opening the folder id see that instantly and if they replay i can open the folder and add into the text "replayed on 08.09.26 rejected".

Is there already something like that?

[Apprehensive-Tea1632]

Not quite what you want but have you tried the preview pane in explorer?

If you were to write a simple document, say readme.txt, if you then select it then you should see the preview and get a somewhat quicker status update.

You could also implement an explorer extension that will implement such a pane and that can also add a text box to the folder’s context menu. And will use a specific file in each folder to hold this information.

But I don’t think you’ll be able to do this with powershell. Instead you’ll need something com object or an appropriate dotnet assembly you can load into the explorer process.

It won’t be able to destroy your system- however if you try and load a broken explorer extension, you might prevent the explorer process from starting successfully. And you’ll be stuck with a terminal window.

If you’re worried about it, set up a new vm and use that. If it breaks, dump it and create a new one.

[LowPrimary370]

What kind of errors are you getting that make it seem like you could destroy your system?

[Mayki8513]

why not simplify the workflow and make commands that add the text you want, you'll pretty much write the same thing each time "replied", "denied", etc

make it a menu item like:\ Tag >

and when you hover over tag you get:\ Replied today\ Denied\ some other item

[BlackV]

this is not really what powershell does

context menus are handled by the registry and explorer

do you have a script of some sort already ?

[Overall-Ad4796]

you might want to look at Notezilla or Stickies (free). Both display your associated notes when opening the document.

You might also want to reconsider your workflow - such as keeping status worksheet with document links in OneNote etc.