DieShell

DieShell Extension

This repository contains a Windows Explorer context menu extension implemented as a dynamic link library (DLL) in C++. The context menu extension, named "Die," adds a custom menu item to the Windows Explorer context menu for selected files.

Features

• Die Command: The context menu extension provides a "Die" command that can be triggered on selected files in Windows Explorer.

• Windows 11 Compatibility: The "Die" command is conditionally displayed based on the Windows version. It is hidden on Windows 11 or later, while on earlier versions, it is shown by default.

• Powered by Detect It Easy: The project incorporates functionality from "Detect It Easy" by Horsicq. Link to Detect It Easy GitHub Repository

Feature Suggestions

Feel free to suggest new features or improvements. One potential feature idea is:

If you have other feature suggestions or ideas, please share them with the community. Contributions and feedback are always welcome!

Installation

1. Compile the source code into a DLL.
2. Place the DLL in a location accessible to Windows Explorer.
3. Register the DLL using the appropriate registration method.

Usage

1. Open Windows Explorer.
2. Select one or more files.
3. Right-click on the selected files to access the context menu.
4. Choose the "Die" command.

Build Requirements

• Microsoft Visual C++ Compiler
• Windows SDK

Dependencies

• Microsoft Windows Runtime Library (WinRT)
• Windows Imaging Component (WIC)

License

This project is licensed under the MIT License.