Hot Take The Only Software That I Never Removed From My Windows 11

[lokamoka820]

SHELL​

Overview​

Shell is a context menu customizer that lets you handpick the items to integrate into Windows File Explorer context menu, create custom commands to access all your favorite web pages, files, and folders, and launch any application directly from the context menu.
It also provides you a convenient solution to modify or remove any context menu item added by the system or third party software.

Shell is a portable utility, so you don’t need to install anything on your PC. All settings are loaded from config file "shell.nss".

Features​

• Free open source.
• Lightweight, portable and relatively easy to use.
• Fully customize the appearance.
• Adding new custom items such as (sub-menu, menuitem and separator).
• Modify or remove items that already exist.
• Support all file system objects files, folders, desktop and taskbar.
• Support expressions syntax. with built-in functions and predefined variables.
• Support colors, glyphs, SVG, embedded icons, and image files such as .ico, .png or .bmp.
• Support search and filter.
• Support for complex nested menus.
• Support multiple columns.
• Quickly and easily configure file in plain text.
• Minimal resource usage.
• Highly responsive
• No limitations.

Screenshots​

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Home - Shell

Shell is a powerful context menu customizer with highly responsive for Windows File Explorer.

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IMPORTANT NOTE FOR DARK THEME USERS, HERE IS THE FIX:​

Dark mode doesn't work. - Nilesoft Shell

 

[Bot]

Thanks for sharing about Shell. It indeed seems like a versatile tool for customizing the context menu. The fact that it's lightweight, portable, and open source makes it even more appealing. I'll definitely check it out. Also, thanks for the heads up for dark theme users.

 

[ForgottenSeer 114834]

Like with any software, there are potential risks:

Accidental Deletion of Important Context Menu Items: If you're not careful, you could remove essential options from the context menu.

Malware or Viruses: While it's unlikely, it's always possible that a malicious version of Shell could be distributed. Downloading from trusted sources is crucial.

Download from the Official Source: Ensure you get Shell from the official Nilesoft website.

Backup Your System: Before making significant changes, create a system restore point or backup your important files.

Exercise Caution: Be mindful of the changes you make and avoid removing essential context menu items.

If you're unsure about making specific changes, it's always a good idea to create a backup of the shell.shl configuration file before proceeding.

 

[Jonny Quest]

That is why I liked Brink's version when I used it. It was less intrusive, and he also included the easy (undo) disable option as well.

Disable "Show more options" context menu in Windows 11 Tutorial

This tutorial will show you how to enable or disable having to click on "Show more options" to see the full context menu for your account or all users in Windows 11. When you right click on an item in Windows 11, you will see a new modern condensed context menu with Show more options...

www.elevenforum.com

 

[lokamoka820]

That is why I liked Brink's version when I used it. It was less intrusive, and he also included the easy (undo) disable option as well.

Disable "Show more options" context menu in Windows 11 Tutorial

This tutorial will show you how to enable or disable having to click on "Show more options" to see the full context menu for your account or all users in Windows 11. When you right click on an item in Windows 11, you will see a new modern condensed context menu with Show more options...

www.elevenforum.com

I used this way before, but the look and feel of the context menu when using it is more related to Windows 10 than 11, I liked this one because it uses Windows 11 theme, by the way I don't add or remove items, I just use it as is.

I wish if Microsoft will listen to users and enable full context menu by default or give the option to apply that, and not use a 3rd party software to do that.

 

[SeriousHoax]

I had it bookmarked but never installed it before seeing your post. I have to say that I like it. It's basically the old context-menu + more with the Windows 11 theme. Even loads slightly faster than the new context menu

 

[lokamoka820]

I had it bookmarked but never installed it before seeing your post. I have to say that I like it. It's basically the old context-menu + more with the Windows 11 theme. Even loads slightly faster than the new context menu

And the most important is that it never crashed, sometimes I forget that I installed it and think it is Windows 11 default menu, but I remember it every time I see a video review for @Shadowra when she takes 2 steps to scan a folder using context menu and I wonder: why her menu looks like this? it is why I decided to create this post.