Integrate with the Windows Shell

OK,

I want to create a windows shell extention that sits in the file menu much like the "Tortorise SVN" menu.

Does anyone know where I'd begin, a good article, or what interfaces to implement?

Thanks!

Solution

It's pretty straight forward actually. It's about a 3-4 step process. You didn't specify what language you were using.

Here's how to do it in native code:

Here's how to do it with .NET. Note that it is essentially the same as doing it with native code.