How to remove items from the right click (context) menu in Windows?

As an IT Administrator, you may need to remove certain items from the right-click context menu in Windows. The context menu is a menu that appears when you right-click on an object or file. It contains a list of commands that you can access quickly and easily.

Removing items from the context menu can help to improve the efficiency of your work and reduce the clutter on the screen. It can also help to improve security by removing commands that could potentially be used to gain access to sensitive information.

To remove items from the context menu in Windows, you will need to use the Registry Editor. This is a powerful tool that can be used to make changes to the Windows Registry, which contains all the settings for the operating system.

First, open the Registry Editor by typing \regedit\ into the search box on the start menu. Once the Registry Editor is open, you will need to navigate to the following path:

HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\\*\\shellex\\ContextMenuHandlers

This folder contains all the items that appear in the context menu. To remove an item, right-click on it and then select \Delete\.

Once you have removed the item, you will need to restart your computer for the changes to take effect.

It is important to note that you should only remove items from the context menu if you are certain that you will not need them. Removing items from the context menu can cause problems with other applications if they rely on them to function properly.

If you are unsure about a particular item, it is best to leave it in the context menu. It is also a good idea to back up the Registry before making any changes, just in case something goes wrong.

Removing items from the right-click context menu in Windows can make it easier to access the commands you need quickly and without clutter. It can also help to improve security by removing commands that could potentially be used to gain access to sensitive information. However, it is important to be careful when making changes to the Registry and to back up the Registry before making any changes.