How to add a calculator to start a search in the menu?

Question

I want to make a calculator and add it to the Windows 7 start menu, which can calculate functions in the search text box. For example, I write "2 * 2 =" in the search text box, and it shows me "2 * 2 = 4".

I do not know how to do that: (

Does Microsoft have an API for this?

Answer 1

Not. The search box on the Start menu is not extensible in this way. You can add a search provider, but it is not executed until the user presses Enter.