The right-click context menu option is very useful and provides additional options based on the object you clicked. However, as more apps add their own options, they can become cumbersome. Also, you may still not find the option you want the most. By using Windows' context menu editor, you have complete control over your menu.

Note : The context menu editor will modify your registry. Please back up your registry in case something goes wrong or you want to restore to the default settings.

Table of contents

• 1. CCleaner – The Best Multifunctional Tool
• 2. Easy Context Menu – Best Portable Options
• 3. FileMenu Tools – Best for adding custom projects
• 4. ShellMenuView – Best Simple Editor
• 5. Right-Click Extender – Best for adding common tasks
• 6. Context Menu Tuner – The best well-organized editor
• 7. Right Click Enhancer – Best Advanced Upgrade Options

1. CCleaner – The Best Multifunctional Tool

Price : Free, premium options available

CCleaner is one of the most popular and widely used PC optimization and cleaning tools for Windows. This simple but powerful software contains many functions, such as registry optimization, duplicate file search, startup optimization, etc. But one of its less-known features is that it can also serve as a basic context menu editor for Windows, for disabling and deleting items.

To manage context menu items, navigate to Tools -> Start and select the context menu tab. Select the context menu item you want to disable and click the Disable button. If you want to delete the item completely, click the Delete button.

advantage

• Context Menu Editor is easy to use
• Multi-functional tool to optimize and manage Windows
• Options in the registry can be edited and customized directly from CCleaner

shortcoming

• Unable to add new items to the menu
• The context menu editor is hidden under startup options, hard to find

It is worth noting : You can temporarily or permanently restore the classic Windows context menu in several different ways.

2. Easy Context Menu – Best Portable Options

Price : Free

Unlike other applications on the list, Easy Context Menu is a portable application that allows you to add many new and useful context menu options. It even allows you to disable or delete options that you no longer need or use. No installation is required, the interface is simple. Add/remove options in just a few clicks and apply changes.

advantage

• Completely free
• User-friendly interface
• A large list of added items
• No installation required

shortcoming

• No updates since 2021, but works well on Windows 11

3. FileMenu Tools – Best for adding custom projects

Price : Free / $11

If you think it's important to add a custom context menu item, try FileMenu Tools. The free version can only use commands on a limited number of files or folders, so it is more like an advanced tool. However, it lists all current commands to easily disable or delete them. You can add custom commands, change the order of projects, and even manage command line menu options.

advantage

• Create custom projects easily
• Rearrange, disable, and delete current items
• Test new projects in tools
• Add submenu

shortcoming

• The menu usage is limited to 20 times before upgrading to Premium (one-time fee).

4. ShellMenuView – Best Simple Editor

Price : Free

ShellMenuView is one of the best context menu editors for Windows, thanks to its simple interface. The context menu options for each application/file/folder are listed in a list. You can sort by file type, menu name, extension, etc. to quickly find the options you want. What we like about this app is the ability to select multiple items at once to disable or enable them. Changes take effect immediately. You can even open the Registry Editor to customize these items.

advantage

• All options are listed on one screen
• Link to Registry Editor to customize the project
• Sort items or use the Find option to find them quickly

shortcoming

• Sometimes it's hard to find a project

5. Right-Click Extender – Best for adding common tasks

Price : Free

Want to quickly access the command prompt from a file or folder? Do you need to defragment the drive by right clicking? Right-Click Extender can help you. It has a well-organized interface that provides you with a list of common tasks/features that can be added to various context menus such as desktops, files/folders, and drives. The app will back up your registry so that you can undo all changes at once, if you want to restore the context menu to the default settings.

advantage

• Menu items are classified by type
• Enable/Disable by checking
• Add icon or Shift click shortcut
• Recover your registry and context menu now

shortcoming

• Not updated in years (but works fine on Windows 11)
• Cannot add any custom items

6. Context Menu Tuner – The best well-organized editor

Price : Free

Context Menu Tuner is the most well-organized and user-friendly Windows context menu editor on the list. It's similar to Right Click Extender, but with more features. Select the project and target on the left, such as a folder or desktop, to add the project to it. You can choose to add the project and edit it. Choose the placement, add the separator, or even create the Shift click option. Best of all, it's super simple and easy to use.

advantage

• Extremely well organized
• Numerous menu options to choose from
• Add post-edit option
• Interface suitable for beginners

shortcoming

• Occasionally, no settings are saved, and options need to be added again

7. Right Click Enhancer – Best Advanced Upgrade Options

Price : Free, premium options available

Right Click Enhancer is one of the more advanced context menu editors for Windows. Even the free version allows you to add new file types to the menu, add more options, and make various adjustments to customize the context menu. If you really want to completely customize the right click, the upgrade may be worth it. Not only can you delete entries, but you can also add submenu to better organize the menu. And, this is just a one-time fee.

advantage

• Generous free plan
• Add almost any file type to the new option in the menu
• Useless items can be deleted

shortcoming

• Some of the best features are available for premium version only

The context menu editor provides you with more control. If you hate Windows 11 truncated menus, you can change them back. Of course, if you feel risky, you can edit the registry directly to edit the menu, such as using this "Open with Notepad" example. If you want to customize Windows further, try these tips for improving the Start Menu, or learn how to get more from the taskbar.

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