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In Windows 10, when using Windows Explorer, "Winmerge" context menu execution does not do anything. In other words, when clicking on the "WinMerge" option in the right-click contextual menu, nothing happens.

I've tried both WinMerge-2.16.0-x64-Setup.exe and WinMerge-2.16.0-Setup.exe

katzbatz
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  • This was [posted as a bug out on SourceForge](https://sourceforge.net/p/winmerge/bugs/2195/), but I'm guessing it didn't get attention because of the simple solution. – katzbatz Jan 15 '19 at 21:55
  • I also noticed that it takes about 30 seconds for WinMerge to launch, which may be why some are reporting the issue. After I answered below, I went to use the context menu again, and thought it was failing, but alas, it's just really slow. – katzbatz Jan 15 '19 at 22:13

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I have had the same problem. The solution for me was:

  • Checking the box "Add WinMerge folder to your system path".
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When running the -Setup.exe, make sure you right-click it, and select "Run as administrator". ;-) Yep. That simple.

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