Forum Discussion
Windows 11 Right-Click Menu Extremely Slow to Load
Right-clicking on the Windows 11 desktop is very slow; it takes a long time to show the menu. Clearing cache didn’t help. Does anyone know a fix?
3 Replies
Hello,
Suggest you to run System File Checker scan:
- Search for 'command prompt' using Cortana or Windows Search.
- From results, right click on Command Prompt and select Run as administrator.
- Type sfc /scannow command and press Enter key.
- Let the command complete and then reboot the machine.
If issue still persists, perform clean boot:
https://support.microsoft.com/en-in/help/929135/how-to-perform-a-clean-boot-in-windows
Let us know if this helps!
- FinneasHayesIron Contributor
In the Registry Editor, delete all context menu extensions under
HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Shell Extensions\Blocked
and then restart File Explorer.
- ScottilBrass Contributor
Since you've already ruled out a simple cache issue, the most effective solution is to clean up the registry entries that control your context menu. I'll guide you through two reliable methods: the first targets the most common culprit, and the second is a more comprehensive fix.