In this article, Dino Esposito demonstrates how to create a Windows shell extension using C# code and the .NET Framework. He discusses the COM Interop layer and using a practical example, shows you techniques and tricks you need to know to build managed shell extensions. On the same site: Java and .NET are both great platforms on their own, but together, they are a practical necessity in today’s enterprise. This article looks at various interoperability issues between the Java & .NET platforms.
Shell: Write Shell Extensions with C#; Java & .NET Interoperability
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didn’t knew it’s possible .
Very convoluted implementation. I think if this is really the case, one is better off writing a whole new shell in many ways. There are a lot of gui techniques not even considered yet.
I’m not bashing the article, just the underlying technology. But kudos to those brave enough to trust explorer to do anything useful