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ShellMenuViewFileTypesMan
Free

Freeware from NirSoft with no paid tier.

 Free

Freeware from NirSoft, free to use and distribute unmodified.

Windows Windows
  • Disable unwanted right-click menu items without editing the Registry by hand
  • Extended mode hides items until Shift is held
  • Edits file type properties and right-click actions in one place
  • Restores extensions hijacked by newly installed software
  • Only handles static menu items; dynamic shell extension items need ShellExView
  • Official requirements list Windows versions only up to Windows 10
  • Icon loading can hang on some systems unless disabled
  • Changing the default icon of .exe files is blocked
Downloadable app Downloadable app
Closed source Closed source
License: Freeware License: Freeware
Not stated if an account is needed No account needed
Works offline Works offline

Checked October 8, 2026

Checked October 8, 2026

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