How do you Access the Context Menu for a Desktop Shortcut or a File in Windows Explorer??

Posted in  windows | 2022-03-31

How do you Access the Context Menu?

In Microsoft Windows , pressing the Application key or Shift+F10 opens a context menu for the region that has focus.

How do I Open the Context Menu in Windows 10?

To open the context menu , rightclick or press and hold on a file or folder in File Explorer. To find commands from the previous Windows 10 context menu: Rightclick or press and hold on a file or folder to open the context menu.

Where is Desktop Context Menu?

The Right Click Menu or the Context Menu is the menu, which appears when you rightclick on the desktop or a file or folder in Windows. This menu gives you added functionality by offering you actions you can take with the item.

How do I Add to the Context Menu in File Explorer?

Navigate to regedit.exe in the Start Menu —or hit Windows Key + R and type regedit.exe—and head to this key: HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT > Directory > Background > shell.
Rightclick shell and select New > Key.
Now rightclick the new key you just made and once again select New > Key.