In Windows 11, Winlogo + V = Clipboard History Torture

Command line warrior · Oct 21, 2024

"NOTE:

I mistakenly wrote the shortcut key combination in the picture incorrectly. The correct one is"

Winlogo + V

I'm tired of using the Winlogo+V shortcut, is there no way? A .bat, .cmd or .vbs file that I can run by just clicking on it...

Windows Version

FreeBooter · Oct 21, 2024

I have this script for Windows 10 should work for Windows 11 hopefully It's what you're looking for.

Code:

:: Add Clipboard History Context Menu in Windows 10

@Echo Off & Cls


(Net session >nul 2>&1)||(PowerShell start """%~0""" -verb RunAs & Exit /B)

:choice

Cls & Mode CON  LINES=11 COLS=70 & Color 0E & Title Created By FreeBooter
Echo.
Echo.
Echo.
Echo        Add Clipboard History to Context Menu      (A)?   
Echo.       
Echo        Delete Clipboard History from Context Menu (D)?
Echo.


Set /p input= RESPONSE:

If /i  Not %input%==A (Goto :_Ex) Else (Goto :_Add)

:_Ex
If /i Not %input%==D  (Goto :choice) Else (Goto :_Disable)



:_Add

Reg.exe add "HKCR\DesktopBackground\Shell\ClipboardHistory" /v "Icon" /t REG_SZ /d "Shell32.dll,-16763" /f
Reg.exe add "HKCR\DesktopBackground\Shell\ClipboardHistory" /v "MUIVerb" /t REG_SZ /d "Clipboard History" /f
Reg.exe add "HKCR\DesktopBackground\Shell\ClipboardHistory" /v "Position" /t REG_SZ /d "Middle" /f
Reg.exe add "HKCR\DesktopBackground\Shell\ClipboardHistory" /v "SubCommands" /t REG_SZ /d "" /f
Reg.exe add "HKCR\DesktopBackground\Shell\ClipboardHistory\Shell\1Enable" /v "MUIVerb" /t REG_SZ /d "Enable Clipboard History" /f
Reg.exe add "HKCR\DesktopBackground\Shell\ClipboardHistory\Shell\1Enable" /v "Icon" /t REG_SZ /d "DxpTaskSync.dll,-52" /f
Reg.exe add "HKCR\DesktopBackground\Shell\ClipboardHistory\Shell\1Enable\command" /ve /t REG_SZ /d "reg add hkcu\software\microsoft\clipboard /v enableclipboardhistory /t reg_dword /d 1 /f" /f
Reg.exe add "HKCR\DesktopBackground\Shell\ClipboardHistory\Shell\2Disable" /v "MUIVerb" /t REG_SZ /d "Disable Clipboard History" /f
Reg.exe add "HKCR\DesktopBackground\Shell\ClipboardHistory\Shell\2Disable" /v "Icon" /t REG_SZ /d "Shell32.dll,-16763" /f
Reg.exe add "HKCR\DesktopBackground\Shell\ClipboardHistory\Shell\2Disable\command" /ve /t REG_SZ /d "reg add hkcu\software\microsoft\clipboard /v enableclipboardhistory /t reg_dword /d 0 /f" /f


Cls & Mode CON  LINES=11 COLS=60 & Color 0E & Title Created By FreeBooter
Echo.
Echo.
Echo.
Echo.
Echo         Adding Clipboard History to Context Menu
Echo.
Echo.
Echo.
Ping -n 5 localhost >Nul
Exit



:_Disable


Reg.exe delete "HKCR\DesktopBackground\Shell\ClipboardHistory" /f


Cls & Mode CON  LINES=11 COLS=60 & Color 0E & Title Created By FreeBooter
Echo.
Echo.
Echo.
Echo.
Echo        Deleting Clipboard History from Context Menu
Echo.
Echo.
Echo.
Ping -n 5 localhost >Nul

Edwin · Oct 21, 2024

Command line warrior said:
I'm tired of using the Winlogo+V shortcut, is there no way? A .bat, .cmd or .vbs file that I can run by just clicking on it...

I wonder if you can program a custom swipe or tap gesture. Just a thought.

Command line warrior · Oct 21, 2024

"I had the script code analyzed by the GPT-4 AI model. It says it's for Windows 10, but I still tried it and it didn't work. Is there any forum member who can suggest another solution?"

GPT-4o

The script you've provided is a batch file for Windows that adds or removes a "Clipboard History" option from the context menu when you right-click on the desktop. Here's a brief explanation of how it works:

1. **Administrator Check**: The script first checks if it is running with administrative privileges. If not, it restarts itself with elevated permissions.

2. **User Choice**: It presents the user with two options:
- (A) Add Clipboard History to the context menu.
- (D) Delete Clipboard History from the context menu.

3. **Adding Clipboard History**: If the user chooses to add it, the script creates several registry entries under `HKCR\DesktopBackground\Shell\ClipboardHistory`. These entries define the context menu item and its subcommands for enabling and disabling clipboard history.

4. **Disabling Clipboard History**: If the user chooses to delete it, the script removes the entire `ClipboardHistory` registry key.

5. **User Feedback**: After performing the action, the script provides feedback to the user and waits for a few seconds before exiting.

### Important Notes:
- **Registry Changes**: Modifying the Windows registry can have significant effects on your system. Always back up the registry before making changes.
- **Running as Administrator**: The script requires administrative privileges to modify the registry.
- **Compatibility**: This script is designed for Windows 10 and may not work on earlier versions of Windows.

If you have any specific questions about the script or need further assistance, feel free to ask!

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Command line warrior · Oct 21, 2024

Edwin said:
I wonder if you can program a custom swipe or tap gesture. Just a thought.

"Unfortunately, I am not that skilled of a Windows user..."

Command line warrior · Oct 21, 2024

I converted the right-menu entries in the above .bat script to "Windows Registry" code, it was placed in the right-menu but it doesn't open the mini window... Only the command prompt window opens and closes.

Addition:

Code:

Windows Registry Editor Version 5.00

[HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\DesktopBackground\Shell\ClipboardHistory]
"Icon"="Shell32.dll,-16763"
"MUIVerb"="Clipboard History"
"Position"="Middle"
"SubCommands"=""

[HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\DesktopBackground\Shell\ClipboardHistory\Shell\Enable]
"MUIVerb"="Enable Clipboard History"
"Icon"="DxpTaskSync.dll,-52"

[HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\DesktopBackground\Shell\ClipboardHistory\Shell\Enable\command]
@="reg add hkcu\\software\\microsoft\\clipboard /v enableclipboardhistory /t reg_dword /d 1 /f"

[HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\DesktopBackground\Shell\ClipboardHistory\Shell\Disable]
"MUIVerb"="Disable Clipboard History"
"Icon"="Shell32.dll,-16763"

[HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\DesktopBackground\Shell\ClipboardHistory\Shell\Disable\command]
@="reg add hkcu\\software\\microsoft\\clipboard /v enableclipboardhistory /t reg_dword /d 0 /f"

Deletion:

Code:

Windows Registry Editor Version 5.00

[-HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\DesktopBackground\Shell\ClipboardHistory]

glasskuter · Oct 21, 2024

There are a number of 3rd party clipboard managers which you should be able to create shortcuts for.
If your goal is to quickly "clear the clipboard" without having to open clipboard to do it, your can create a shortcut
on your desktop with a target of C:\Windows\System32\cmd.exe /c "echo off | clip"
Name it, assign it an icon, and pin it to the taskbar or start menu. You can then delete it from the desktop.
Clicking on the shorcut clears all stored clipboard sata

Edwin · Oct 21, 2024

Command line warrior said:
"Unfortunately, I am not that skilled of a Windows user..."

Don't have to be skilled, those options are available in Settings...

In Windows 11, Winlogo + V = Clipboard History Torture

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