This script installs a template such that a new ipython notebook can be created from the File->New menu in windows explorer.
Installation:
First install (nbopen)[https://github.com/takluyver/nbopen] and run python win-install.py
, in order to make sure that ipython notebooks are opened on double click and to make sure the necessary registry items are in place
Run as administrator: install.bat
Sources: http://superuser.com/questions/34704/how-can-i-add-an-item-to-the-new-context-menu/46952#46952