This tutorial will show you how to remove the Cast to Device context menu from files and folders for all users in Windows 11. This can be handy if you don't use or want the context menu.
Cast to Device is a feature that allows you to directly (wired or wirelessly) stream media from your PC or tablet to a Miracast or DLNA supported device (ex: TV or Xbox) on your home network.
The Cast to Device context menu is available on media files (music, photos, videos, etc...) and folders that are supported for this feature. Cast to Device is also available as an option in supported apps, such as Microsoft Edge and Movies & TV.
You must be signed in as an administrator to add or remove the context menu.
EXAMPLE: "Cast to Device" context menu
Here's How:
1 Do step 2 (remove) or step 3 (add) below for what you would like to do.
2 To Remove "Cast to Device" Context Menu
A) Click/tap on the Download button below to download the file below, and go to step 4 below.
Remove_Cast_to_Device_context_menu.reg
(Contents of REG file for reference)
Code:
Windows Registry Editor Version 5.00
[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Shell Extensions\Blocked]
"{7AD84985-87B4-4a16-BE58-8B72A5B390F7}"="Play to Menu"3 To Add "Cast to Device" Context Menu
This is the default setting.
A) Click/tap on the Download button below to download the file below, and go to step 4 below.
Add_Cast_to_Device_context_menu.reg
(Contents of REG file for reference)
Code:
Windows Registry Editor Version 5.00
[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Shell Extensions\Blocked]
"{7AD84985-87B4-4a16-BE58-8B72A5B390F7}"=-4 Save the REG file to your desktop.
5 Double click/tap on the downloaded REG file to merge it.
6 When prompted, click/tap on Run, Yes (UAC), Yes, and OK to approve the merge.
7 Either restart explorer process, sign out and sign in, or restart the computer to apply.
8 You can now delete the downloaded REG file if you like.
That's it,
Shawn Brink
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