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Timothy1525
Iron Contributor
Jan 14, 2025

Delete items from context men from right click

There are two many items from context menu when right clicking on the desktop. Is there any simple way to delete unused items from it?

 

  • Obellaicon's avatar
    Obellaicon
    Iron Contributor

    If you're comfortable using the Terminal, some users can edit the context menu by accessing the system's plist files but be careful as these changes can affect system stability. 

  • OregonRain's avatar
    OregonRain
    Iron Contributor

    If you make a mistake in the Registry, restoring your system from a backup or creating a System Restore point beforehand can save you a lot of trouble.

  • Gianmais's avatar
    Gianmais
    Iron Contributor

    Removing system files or registry entries can potentially cause issues with your system, so make sure to back up your data before making any changes.

  • Adeelaziz's avatar
    Adeelaziz
    Brass Contributor

    It might be possible to do so using one of the following methods:

    • Using a third-party tool: Tools like ShellExView can help you manage and remove unwanted context menu items easily.
    • Windows Registry: (Important: Create a backup before deleting or making any changes to the registry.  One way to do this is to export the Key)
      • Press Win + R, type regedit, and press Enter to open the Registry Editor.
      • Navigate to HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\*\shellex\ContextMenuHandlers for file context menus or HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\Directory\shellex\ContextMenuHandlers for folder context menus.
      • Find the unwanted items and delete their keys. Be careful when editing the registry, as incorrect changes can cause system issues.

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