Add “Pin to Start Menu” Option for Folders

Add “Pin to Start Menu” Option for Folders in Windows 7 and Vista

Ever wanted to pin a folder to the start menu to gain faster access to it? Well, it is possible to add the “Pin to Start Menu” option so that you can plug your favorite folders to Start Menu. Here is a step-by-step procedure:

1.    Open the Registry Editor and navigate to:

HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\Folder\shellex\ContextMenuHandlers

2.    Right-click on “ContextMenuHandlers” and select New -> Key. Name the key as follows:

{a2a9545d-a0c2-42b4-9708-a0b2badd77c8}

3.    Now, whenever you want to add a folder to Start Menu, hold down the Shift key and right-click on the folder. You should see the “Pin to Start Menu” option in the context menu”.