How to associate a command with files that have no extension (Regedit)

To add shell menu entries for files with no extension, use this registry branch:

[HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\.\Shell]

Example:

[HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\.\Shell\OpenNotepad]

References:

  • How to Associate a Program with Files that have No Extension

  • windows 7 - Remove association with blank file extension? - Super User