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The journey of Windows 11's File Explorer has been anything but smooth since its launch in 2021. Among its features, the context menu raised eyebrows and drew skepticism from users and tech reviewers alike. However, Microsoft has been doggedly working on enhancements, and the latest update...

Recently, Microsoft made waves with an update to PowerToys, version 0.85, that introduces a handful of exciting features, including the much-anticipated New+ utility, which allows users to create folders and files using customizable templates directly in File Explorer. This seems like a triumph...

If you've ever felt like your Windows PC is conspiring against you—launching applications uninvited at startup, locking the screen during a moment of intense focus, or constantly switching your Wi-Fi connection—you’re not alone. In a recent article, a user shared their transformation journey...

A recent article from Neowin sheds light on an exciting new feature being rolled out in the latest Windows 11 preview build for users in the Beta Channel, particularly benefiting those using Android devices. Windows 11 continues to evolve, focusing on enhancing user experience, and this latest...

According to a recent article from Windows Central, the Windows 11 version 24H2 update introduces a plethora of enhancements to File Explorer that are set to significantly improve the user experience. Written by Mauro Huculak and published on September 19, 2024, the piece details updated...

Understanding the Context Menu in Windows 11 The context menu in Windows 11 has undergone various transformations to improve user experience and accessibility. The introduction of the "Edit with Photos" option is aimed at providing users with quick access to editing tools. However, some users...

The Windows operating system has undergone significant changes over the years, with each new version typically introducing a mixture of new features and rethinking existing ones. One of the most discussed changes in Windows 11 is the new context menu introduced in File Explorer. While some users...

Adding the SFC (System File Checker) /SCANNOW command to the context menu in Windows 11 can significantly simplify troubleshooting processes for many users. It allows for quick access to this vital tool without the need to launch PowerShell or Command Prompt separately. This guide will cover how...

In recent discussions within the Windows community, a common frustration has surfaced regarding the Run as different user option not appearing in Windows 11 context menus. This essential feature allows users to launch applications with alternate user credentials without needing to log in and out...

hey :-) i use to mark file with "#" or "^" as a prefix. is there any tool that let me add a mark in one click from the context menu?

Hello, In case my computer gets hacked, I want to keep passwords safe into an encrypted file. Since the data I have is free-flow, KeePass won't do since it expects data to be in neat columns (logon, password, etc.) After checking several apps, I came up with the following requirements: 1...

Hi all, I am on a Windows 11 PC and need assistance with the following issue. When right clicking on a file, the shell extension menu doesn't seem to behave as expected. It shows a menu for SOUND FORGE Audio Studio 16.1 (which I do have installed, I just want the context menu disabled) and...

Hi guys, I had two "Edit with Notepad ++" context menu entries. When i click the one highlighted it throws error: This file does not have an app associated with it for performing this action. Please install an app or, if one is already installed, create an association in the Default Apps...

Recently I used the known tweak to enable the full context menu in Windows 11 on my work laptop, and it worked as advertised, no problems at all. I understand that this tweak will only change the context menu for the currently logged in user (ME), hence modifying HKCU.... Reg.exe add...

Hello. I would like to know if there is any way to decrease the context menu. I am uploading three images to illustrate what I mean. If I right click on an image or folder (images 1 and 3) you will see that the context menu is huge. The only way I know of to reduce this, is to remove the...

I found this on Reddit very handy as I do not like the new right click menus. The new explorer menu is not too bad but I disabled anyway. No 3rd-party apps or patches or whatever, just a simple registry value. Run the commands in your preferred command line restart explorer shell to take...

To fix Win 11 most annoying feature, I tried a registry hack to restore the full menu options, instead of always getting, "More Options" Instructions were recently posted on, Toms Hardware. How to Get Full Context Menus in Windows 11 However, it did not work for me. Any suggestions??

When opening a file not already associated with a program, or using the "Open with..." menu in the context menu, I cannot select my own programs to open the file, as clicking "More apps" or "Try an app on this pc" does nothing. This extremely annoying as I cannot open even an image or a text...

Hello Windows Insiders, today we are releasing Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 22454 to the Dev Channel. REMINDER: Build numbers are higher in the Dev Channel than the Windows 11 preview builds in the Beta Channel because we’ve moved the Dev Channel back to receiving builds from our active...

I am posting my problem here because I've made the jump from Windows 10 to 11, but I've had this problem when I was running Windows 10 also. My problem is I'll have to right click several times on a file in Windows explorer in order for the context menu to stay on long enough for me to choose a...