Adding a File Type to the 'NEW' Menu
- In the program that creates the file type you wish to add, create a blank document with any preferences you wish to use. Save it immediately
- Copy this file to \windows\ShellNew -- it is a hidden folder. (see How do I show hidden files (such as MSDOS.SYS)? to see how to show hidden files/folders in explorer)
- Start the Registry Editor
- Open HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT and find the extension for that file type. Add a new key called ShellNew
- Under the new key, add a string value called FileName
- Double-click on the string, and modify it to be the filename of the blank template file you created, including the extension
- Exit the Registration Editor and restart Windows 95
