Context Cleaner

Many applications add new entries to the context menu when they are installed, often without asking for permission beforehand. These are usually removed when uninstalling the software, but they can sometimes be left behind and end up cluttering the menu.

Context Cleaner is a very simple utility that enables you to remove pretty much any context menu item added by third-party software. It is lightweight, portable and relatively easy to use.

If you want to get rid of an entry from the context menu, you can either rely on a specialized application or edit the registry manually. Naturally, the latter option isn’t really ideal for the average user.

Moreover, context menu items can be found in many places throughout the registry, so it can be challenging to locate them even if you know what you are doing.

Context Cleaner is a portable utility, so you don’t need to install anything on your PC. Once launched, it will list all context menu entries related to specific types of files, folders and the desktop, as well as global items.

To remove one from the menu, either disable it or delete it altogether. You can also add new context menu entries, but you might want to consult the online guide to make sure you get it right.

The application lets you manage your context menu with no unnecessary fuss. However, it can be a bit difficult to navigate to certain file extensions, as you cannot use filters to find what you need.

Also, the UI is quite rudimentary, but this shouldn’t be a big issue for most users.

In short, Context Cleaner is a great tool if you need to remove context menu entries added by various applications. It should locate all of them, no matter where they are in the registry, and it is not difficult to use.