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Shell extension to unblock downloaded files

Shell extension to unblock downloaded files

Is there a shell extension for Windows Explorer that adds a new context menu item, which allows to unblock the downloaded file? It should work exactly as I would open the file properties and click the Unblock button.

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Guest [Entry]

"You'll need streams.exe from Sysinternals (mentioned above by @ChrisF). I put mine in the c:\Windows folder so if you want it elsewhere, you'll need to change the registry fragment below accordingly.

In your favorite Notepad-like editor, create a file and call it (something like) Unblock.reg. It should contain:

Windows Registry Editor Version 5.00

[HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\*\shell\Unblock File]
""Icon""=""C:\\Windows\\System32\\Shell32.dll,109""

[HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\*\shell\Unblock File\Command]
@=""\""C:\\windows\\streams.exe\"" -d \""%1\""""

Once you have it, double-click on the .reg file and click ""Yes"" when asked if you want to continue.

That's it.

N.B. I've tested and am using this with Windows 7. YMMV."
Guest [Entry]

"Sysinternals is good.
You can get the source using web.archivedotorg, and let somebody develop the internet explorer context-menu for you on rentacoder.com"
Guest [Entry]

"Someone has written it but no x64 version available yet:
http://www.benfdotorg/other/alternatestreamoverlay/index.html"