Open-shell-menu: How to add custom quick menu entry: e.g. Resource Monitor?

Created on 21 Jul 2018 · 9Comments · Source: Open-Shell/Open-Shell-Menu

Hi,

When I want to add windows' "Resource Monitor" to the right side of the menu with the command %windir%system32perfmon.exe /res
it does nothing.

Any ideas?

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RedSkyRoad

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Got it working. I entered the string into "link" instead of the "command" field.

What is the difference between the two fields?

RedSkyRoad on 24 Jul 2018

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@RedSkyRoad
Custom Menu Item -> Insert new item -> Custom -> Click on the icon on the left hand side -> Command: %windir%system32perfmon.exe /res -> Label: Resource Monitor -> OK -> OK

coddec on 21 Jul 2018

I tried it but it does nothing when I click the new link

RedSkyRoad on 21 Jul 2018

Weird, it works on my side...

coddec on 22 Jul 2018

Got it working. I entered the string into "link" instead of the "command" field.

What is the difference between the two fields?

RedSkyRoad on 24 Jul 2018

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What is the difference between the two fields?

Probably for url?

coddec on 24 Jul 2018

I suggest you change the mouse-over information of the "link" field so it says something else. It clearly states "Type a full path of a file or folder, e.g notepad.exe

RedSkyRoad on 24 Jul 2018

Errr, @XenHat @ge0rdi
Thoughts? 😕

coddec on 24 Jul 2018

%windir%\Notepad.exe is a valid Full Path.

I believe the code wants a "Parameter". I shall look into it.

XenHat on 28 Jul 2018

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Interesting...
the "Link" entry appears to be for submenu entries.
A double-click on a root menu entry which contains links will launch the item in "Command"
Example: Control Panel menu entry would open the whole control panel if double clicked