How to add new stuff to Windows 11 new context menu?

It's tiring to go to the old one anytime (which is almost always) I need something that isn't in the new one....

WindowsCouldBe said:

It's tiring to go to the old one anytime (which is almost always) I need something that isn't in the new one....

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You can permanently change to the old context menus...




As for adding something to the context menu, new or old, it would help to know what it is exactly, that you want to add.

Thing is, I don't want the old one. I like the looks of new one more but it's capabilities are limited since most apps haven't gone to the new context menu themselves yet.

WindowsCouldBe said:

Thing is, I don't want the old one. I like the looks of new one more but it's capabilities are limited since most apps haven't gone to the new context menu themselves yet.

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What exactly are you trying to add to the new context menu?
Some items are added by programs, some are added by Windows.

Different apps. 7z, notepad++ etc etc.

WindowsCouldBe said:

Different apps. 7z, notepad++ etc etc.

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Well for 7zip, just reinstalling the program should fix that. If that doesn't fix it, then you will have to use the old context menu.
The same for Notepad++, I would think. Technically that's a 3rd party program.

A lot of things changed with Windows 11. We have tutorials for the things we've figured out so far.

A lot also depends on how you "got" to Windows 11. Via Windows Update or by In-Place Upgrade.
In-Place Upgrade, brings more of your Windows 10 settings, than Windows update does.

I do see 7zip on my Win 11 context menu, but I did an In-Place Upgrade, and I use the old context menus.
I would just uninstall 7zip, then reinstall it. If that doesn't put it on the new context menu... you may not be able to, yet.



Some things are helpful if you inform us of them. Like what build number of Windows 11 you are on.
What your computer specs are.

To get the build number, just type: winver in the Taskbar search box.




The easiest way to find most of your computer specs is to use Speccy, a free program.

WindowsCouldBe said:

Different apps. 7z, notepad++ etc etc.

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for 7zip, there's an app on the store called Nanazip, it's the same except the look which is for windows 11, and it sticks on the context menu