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The original poster reports that updating Windows 7 led to the disappearance of the right-click context menu, and attempts to fix it by editing the registry were unsuccessful. A subsequent response from ChatGPT suggests troubleshooting steps including system file checks, driver updates, reverting registry changes, performing system restore, uninstalling recent updates, managing context menu handlers, and checking for malware. Overall, the thread focuses on resolving the missing right-click menu issue caused by Windows updates, with advice leaning toward system repair and restoration methods.

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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.

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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:​

  • 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:​

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

    Registry Check:​

  • Restore Registry Key:
  • If the registry key changes did not resolve the issue, you can revert...

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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:​

  • 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:​

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

    Registry Check:​

  • 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:​

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

    Windows Updates:​

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

    Context Menu Handlers:​

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

    Additional Steps:​

  • User Account Settings: Ensure your user account has the necessary permissions to access context menu options.
  • 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.
 

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