How to append user defined ITEMS to the Windows Explorer?

[karra_from_kurnool]

Hi All,

Does any one know how to append my own ITEM(Tree item) to the existing TREE CONTROL in the windows explorer (in the left pane of explorer)?

And once it is appended it should be reflected in every instance of the windows explorer, when ever user opens/initiates a new windows explorer.

Please suggest me with some sample code if there is a solution for this.

Thank You

Karra.

[wayside]

What you are talking about is called a "shell namespace extension".

It mostly involves implementing the IShellFolder interface for whatever you want to show.

If you go to msdn.microsoft.com and search for "shell namespace extension" you will find plenty of information.

Also, I didn't check, but i bet if you search the code samples either here or on codeproject.com you can find sample code that implements one.