Windows7 explorer context strip hook?

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Published on 2010-04-21T09:10:58Z Indexed on 2010/04/21 9:13 UTC
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Hy everybody,

I'm wondering if it's possible to add a new button via C++ or C# to windows 7 explorer "context strip"(don't know if this is correct name) - like on picture below.

My reason for this is because a lot of times I'm switching on&off "Show hidden files, folders and drives" functionality under Tools->Folder option->View. Therefore i want to simplify this process with a click of a button.

I was looking into ShellExecteEx function, but I am not sure I can do that. Can Anybody direct me in right direction?

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thanks,
regards

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