%V isn't recognized. you want %L. using your .reg files i get context menu items that open c:\windows\system32 and an error message that complains that the path isn't found, presumibly pushd's confusion when whatever %V is shows up where a path is expected. also why powershell instead of just invoking cmd in a runas context? (that last bit is curiousity, not telling you how to do things )

Brink said:

Hello Tom, and welcome to Ten Forums. :)

"%V" should be recognized since it's what was originally used by default in Windows. It's working fine on my system using "%V". What directory was giving you this issue?

• %L – Long file name form of the first parameter. Note that Win32/64 applications will be passed the long file name. Could be a location to a file.
• %V – For verbs that are none implies all. If there is no parameter passed this is the working directory. Could be the directory name.

I didn't use the "runas" key for the context menu since it would tie up the key for only this context menu. The PowerShell command is one workaround for elevation without using the "runas" key.

Do you get a UAC prompt when you use the context menu?

i don't get a UAC prompt, but that is by design (i've toggled UAC all the way down.)

strange that it didn't work for me, while i was examining the other shell reg entries, i noticed the that the default "hide unless shift used" entries were using %V, so i made a few runas entries using %V as well and they worked as expected.

i suspect, then, that maybe my download got mangled (weird), or maybe i have execution-policy or somesuch PS related config amiss (weirder). i'm keen to try it again, will let you know what happens.

thanks for the welcome btw. 20+ win/all admin and system engineer. MCSE 2003, working on 2012 and then 2016 MCSA, maybe MCSE. Feel at home already. I'm glad my curiousity wasn't taken as a flame (it does happen sometimes, we like to be right, us humans lol). hopefully i'll be a productive member here. :)

mmmmmmm.. i have a path there's no working............ the path it's:
D:\Indiana Jones - Tomba Imperatore - GOG\Indiana Jones and the Emperor's Tomb\GameData\indy\movies

If i choose this "movies" folder and use "Open Windows Prompt from here" from context menu nothings append..... all it's working only if i use the very fist folder but if i try to open the second sub-folder i obtain same result....... because that append ?

^^
I can't re-add the .reg posted above.... because i have make some change in my registry respect this .reg... on my registry i have this:

Code:

Computer\HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\Directory\Background\shell\00_CmdHereAsAdmin

It's contain the exact value of "OpenCmdHereAsAdmin" for example......

I have check all other value and all it's identical... i have translate the value to Italian for example :)

I can't also post a screenshot because when i choose "Open commands prompt" nothings appends in this specific case......

I can post this....... this is the case:


If i choose "Apri promt dei comandi qui.." (in italian) i can see for a little moment the powershell and after nothings append.....

It's also obtain same things when i choose the stepback folder............ instead the command prompt it's work only if i launch from d:\ when i select the folder "Indiana Jones - Tomba Imperatore - GOG". For every sub-folder inside this it's not works.......

It's very strange because i have also similar tree subfolders in same D: hard disk and apparently only whit this Indiana Jones it's not works...

*EDIT*
I have an idea... it's possible it's not woks because the subfolders contain the char " ' " inside the names ???

*EDIT 2*
I HAVE FOUND THE PROBLEMS!!!

I have created a folder called "ciao mamma's" on my D:\.

I have tryed to use "Apri prompt dei comandi qui..." and.......... it's not works............

i see the command's it's:

Code:

PowerShell -windowstyle hidden -Command "Start-Process cmd -ArgumentList '/s,/k,pushd,%V' -Verb RunAs"

it's the %V the path right ?? I thinks it's can help if i put the %V inside two " " like "%V" ?

Brink said:

Hello DJ, :)

I just tested, and it's the apostrophe in the folder's name causing it to not work. If you rename the folder to remove the apostrophe, it should work.

Wrapping quotes around %V makes no difference.

yeah... but i can't modify the folder name of games of indiana jones or the games it's no working after it because some value it's stored on registry.

At this point it's a limitation of this feature ? :)