Flip 3D - Add to Context Menu

INFO: This will show you how to add Flip 3D, also known as Switch between windows or Window Switcher, to the right click context menu in Vista.

NOTE: With this, you can now right click on the desktop, or in Windows Explorer window, and click on Windows Switcher to open Flip 3D.

WARNING: You must have the Windows Aero color scheme turned on for the Glass Transparency, Taskbar Thumbnail Previews, and Flip 3D features. See: How to Change the Color Scheme in Vista

HARDWARE REQUIREMENTS FOR: WINDOWS AERO
See: Windows Help and Support: Troubleshoot problems with Windows Aero
NOTE: The Windows Aero color scheme is not available for the Vista Home Basic edition.

• 1 GHz 32 bit or 64 bit CPU processor.
• The computer needs at least 1 GB of RAM.
• A graphics card with support for DirectX 9 graphics with 128 MB of memory.
• The graphics card must support Pixel Shader 2.0 in hardware.
• The graphics card driver must support Windows Vista Display Driver Model (WDDM)
• The computer display color depth must be set to 32 bits per pixel.

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8. How to Restore the Search Context Menu Item after Installing the Vista SP1

9. How to Use and Create a Flip 3D Shortcut in Vista

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17. How to Add or Remove Turn Aero On or Off from the Vista Context Menu

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EXAMPLE: Flip 3D

Flip3D.jpg

EXAMPLE: Context Menu Before and After Flip 3D is Added
NOTE: It will have the name Windows Switcher in the context menu for Flip 3D. This is for when you right click on the desktop or in Windows Explorer.

desktop.jpgdesktop_after.jpg


METHOD ONE:
Through a Download:

1. To Add Flip 3D to the Context Menu -
A) Add_Window_Switcher.reg < Click To Download

2. To Remove Flip 3D from the Context Menu -
A) Remove_Window_Switcher.reg < Click To Download

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


METHOD TWO:
The Manual Way:
1. Open the Start Menu.
2. In the white line (Start Search) area, type regedit and press Enter.
3. Click Continue button for UAC prompt.
4. In regedit, go to: (See screenshot below step 5)
HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\Directory\shellx\ContextMenuHandlers

5. In the left pane, right click on ContextMenuHandlers and click on New, then on Key. (See screenshot below)

Reg1.jpg

6. Type Windows Switcher and press Enter. (See screenshot below step 7)
7. In the right pane, right click on (Default) and click Modify. (See screenshot below)

Reg2.jpg

8. Type {3080F90E-D7AD-11D9-BD98-0000947B0257} and click OK. (See screenshot below)

Modify.jpg

9. The registry will now look like this. (See screenshot below)

Reg3.jpg

10. Close regedit.


That's it,
Shawn