Start conemu from Windows 8 File Explorer Menu

[Maximus5]

Originally reported on Google Code with ID 1010

Required information!
OS version: Win8   SP?   x64
ConEmu version: ConEmu.Maximus5.130401 x64
Far version (if you are using Far Manager): -

*Bug description*
Well it is not really a bug, more a feature request I also posted on hanselman.com
Would it be possible to hook ConEmu into the new Windows 8 File Explorer? As in, under
the File tab/menu there is now a button to start cmd/powershell in the current directory.
So is it somehow possible to either make ConEmu start instead of cmd/powershell or
put ConEmu itself into that menu? (I assume the first will be easier). In any case,
thanks for the great work.

*Steps to reproduction*
1. Open the default Windows 8 File Explorer. Go to C:\ or any folder, really
2. Click on the blue "File" tabe
3. There you see Open Command Prompt/Power Shell (as Admin)

Reported by markus.padourek on 2013-04-03 19:33:30

[Maximus5]

In fact, there is already exist requested feature - "Default terminal" on "Integration
page". It is almost ready, but can't hook (current version) "As admin" execution.

Reported by ConEmu.Maximus5 on 2013-04-03 19:59:38

[Maximus5]

You are a genius. Looking forward to the Admin hook.

Reported by markus.padourek on 2013-04-03 20:23:26

[Maximus5]

I've using default terminal for a couple weeks and works nicely (tried long time ago
and it seems to get problems, can't remember what, but now really nice). Thanks BTW.

Apart from that, to OP, one workaround would be having ConEmu in PATH, and writing
its filename in address bar inside the folder will open it in this folder. You can
set the file compatibility options to always run as admin, or, you can add a task that
involves your favourite shell (CMD or PowerShell) as admin (just prefix * to it) as
a default task to run on startup, or.

Also, you can use the context menu option (under "Integration" in settings) and write
{taskName} (including '{', '}') in the context menu option to have the task only run
when you write-click inside the folder (also works when you are on parent folder and
right-clicking it of course).

Reported by Eng.Meligy on 2013-04-13 06:03:02

[Maximus5]

@Eng.Melify
thank you for that comment, especially that with the PATH is a really helpful idea.
Really appreciated.

Reported by markus.padourek on 2013-04-14 10:54:32