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If you regularly move and copy folders or files to a
specific folder and want to be able to do so through the item’s context menu,
you can add commands to the context menu for that purpose. Follow these steps:

  1. Open
    the Registry Editor and select the branch
    HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\AllFilesystemObjects\shellex\ContextMenuHandlers.
  2. Add
    a subkey named Copy To.
  3. Select
    the newly created key and double-click the Default value for the key.
  4. Edit
    the value to {C2FBB630-2971-11D1-A18C-00C04FD75D13} including the curly
    braces.
  5. Add
    another subkey under ContextMenuHandlers
    named Move To.
  6. Open
    the key and double-click the Default value and set it to
    {C2FBB631-2971-11D1-A18C-00C04FD75D13}, again remembering to include the
    curly braces.
  7. Close
    the Registry Editor.

Now when you right-click a file or folder you should find
two new additions to the context menu that let you move and copy the selected
object to a folder of your choosing.

If you want to add a specific folder to the context menu,
follow these steps:

  1. Open
    the hidden folder \Documents and Settings\[user]\SendTo.
  2. Open
    another window that includes the target folder.
  3. Right-drag
    the folder to the SendTo folder and choose
    Create Shortcut.
  4. Add
    shortcuts for other folders as needed. These folders will appear in the
    Send To menu of a folder or file’s context menu.

Both of these tips will help you save time whenever you want
to move of copy folders or files.

Note: Editing the registry is risky, so make sure
you have a verified backup before making any changes.