Shell extension doesn't work to open file

Question

I created a new entry in the registry at

HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT*\shell\Edit with Sublime Text 2\command

and the default key read

C:\Program Files\Sublime Text 2\sublime_text.exe %1

Now when I right click on a file and try to edit a file using this shortcut, I am greeted with the standard "Open With" dialog box for windows. I understand that I could associate the file with Sublime Text, but I want to be able to open any file with this shortcut and have Sublime Text open it.

Is there something that I'm doing wrong with this registry key?

Answer 1

Yes. You need to create another entry that will put the command into the context menu for files. Something like this:
[HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\*\shell\Edit with Sublime Text 2]
@="&Edit with Sublime Text 2"

Answer 2

If paths contain spaces, they must be escaped:

"C:\Program Files\Sublime Text 2\sublime_text.exe" "%1"