Windows 10: New JS File Appears in Registry with 'Run Node.js' Context Menu

Windows 10 Registry Change: Adding a New JS File Context Menu

In this article, we will discuss how to add a new context menu to the Windows 10 registry for running JavaScript (JS) files using Node.js. This change allows users to run JS files directly from the context menu, making it easier and more convenient to execute these files.

Registry Structure

To add a new context menu to the Windows 10 registry for running JS files using Node.js, you need to make a change to the following registry key:

The structure of the registry key should be as follows:

This registry key sets the default program for opening JS files to Node.js, allowing you to run JS files directly from the context menu.

Steps to Add a New Context Menu

To add a new context menu to the Windows 10 registry for running JS files using Node.js, follow these steps:

1. Press Win + R to open the Run dialog box.
2. Type regedit and press Enter to open the Registry Editor.
3. Navigate to the following registry key:

4. Right-click on the .js key and select New > Key.
5. Name the new key shell and press Enter.
6. Right-click on the shell key and select New > Key.
7. Name the new key Run Node.js and press Enter.
8. Right-click on the Run Node.js key and select New > Key.
9. Name the new key command and press Enter.
10. Double-click on the (Default) value in the command key.
11. In the Edit String window, set the value data to:

This sets the default program for opening JS files to Node.js, allowing you to run JS files directly from the context menu.

Testing the New Context Menu

To test the new context menu, right-click on any JS file and select Run Node.js from the context menu. This will open the JS file in Node.js and execute it.

In this article, we discussed how to add a new context menu to the Windows 10 registry for running JS files using Node.js. By making a change to the following registry key:

You can set the default program for opening JS files to Node.js, allowing you to run JS files directly from the context menu. This makes it easier and more convenient to execute JS files in Windows 10.

References

• How to Add "Open With Notepad" to the Context Menu for All File Types in Windows 10

• Add "Run with PowerShell" to the Context Menu in Windows 10

• How to add 'Open command prompt here' and 'Open PowerShell here' to the context menu in Windows 10

These references provide additional information on how to customize the context menu in Windows 10.