Windows 7 Right-Click Context Menu Missing

[swtgrigg]

Ever since I updated a set of Windows Updated 2015Oct17, my Right-Click Context Menu missing. I'm currently running Win 7 Home Pro OS with a Logitech MK320 Keyboard+Mouse wireless.
I followed the steps, as explained from technet microsoft com en-us library cc960925 aspx: to edit the registry for NoViewContextMenu. However, I didn't have one to begin with; I had to add it in. Yes, I created a system restore point prior to editing this registry key. Yes I should have backed up my registry beforehand and didn't. No, once I rebooted my machine after including NoViewContextMenu did my right-click menu reappear. BOOO!!! Has anyone here ever been forced to go without right-clicking to do something!! This is driving me crazy!! Help please!! The only thing I can figure, as to how I got to this point to begin with, is a Windows Update. I'm forced to use keyboard shortcuts and can't even open more than one web browser tab at a time. No more right-click, copy, paste...because there is no right-click. Could it be a mouse issue? maybe, but I've already tried changing the batteries, still no menu. I feel like this is more of a system-based issue, since it doesn't seem to be program specific and happens both while working within a program as well as while working at the desktop and within Windows Explorer.

swtgrigg

 

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To troubleshoot the missing right-click context menu issue after installing Windows Updates on your Windows 7 system, follow these steps:

Ensure System Integrity:​

1. Run System File Checker: Open Command Prompt as an administrator and run sfc /scannow to check and repair system files if any issues are found.

Check Mouse and Keyboard:​

1. Use a Different Mouse: Temporarily try a wired USB mouse to rule out any issues with the wireless mouse or its drivers.
2. Mouse Driver Update: Check for any available updates for your Logitech mouse drivers from the Logitech website.

   Registry Check:​

3. Restore Registry Key:
   • If the registry key changes did not resolve the issue, you can revert the changes:
     • Open the registry editor and navigate to the key where you added NoViewContextMenu.
     • Delete the NoViewContextMenu entry or set its value to 0.

System Restore:​

1. Perform System Restore:
   • Roll back to the system restore point created before editing the registry, if available.

     Windows Updates:​

2. Uninstall Recent Updates:
   • Navigate to Control Panel > Programs > View Installed Updates.
   • Uninstall the Windows Updates installed just before the issue started.

Context Menu Handlers:​

1. ShellExView Tool: Use ShellExView to manage and disable context menu handlers that might be causing conflicts.

   Additional Steps:​

2. User Account Settings: Ensure your user account has the necessary permissions to access context menu options.
3. Check for Malware: Run a full scan using your antivirus software to check for any potential malware affecting system behavior.

   Professional Help:​

   If the issue persists after trying these steps, consider seeking professional IT support to diagnose and resolve the specific issue affecting your system's right-click context menu. By following these steps, you should be able to troubleshoot and potentially resolve the missing right-click context menu issue on your Windows 7 Home Pro system. Let me know if you need further assistance or encounter any specific obstacles during the troubleshooting process.