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How to Add or Remove "Copy To folder" and "Move To folder" Context Menu in Windows 11 - Sneakyone - 09-09-2024

How to Add or Remove "Copy To folder" and "Move To folder" Context Menu in Windows 11

Windows 11 offers hidden "Copy To folder" and "Move To folder" options that can be added to the right-click context menu. These options allow you to quickly copy or move files to a specified folder without manually dragging or opening multiple windows. This guide will show you how to add or remove these options using the Windows Registry.

Step 1: Open the Registry Editor

1. Press Windows + R to open the Run dialog box.
2. Type regedit and press Enter.
3. If prompted by User Account Control (UAC), click Yes to allow access to the Registry Editor.

Step 2: Add "Copy To folder" Context Menu

1. In the Registry Editor, navigate to the following path:

 
Code:
HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\AllFilesystemObjects\shellex\ContextMenuHandlers

2. Right-click on the ContextMenuHandlers key and select New > Key.
3. Name the new key Copy To.
4. Select the newly created Copy To key, then double-click the (Default) value in the right pane.
5. In the Value data field, enter the following CLSID:

 
Code:
{C2FBB630-2971-11D1-A18C-00C04FD75D13}

6. Click OK to save the changes.

Step 3: Add "Move To folder" Context Menu

1. In the same ContextMenuHandlers folder, right-click on the key and select New > Key.
2. Name the new key Move To.
3. Select the newly created Move To key, then double-click the (Default) value in the right pane.
4. In the Value data field, enter the following CLSID:

 
Code:
{C2FBB631-2971-11D1-A18C-00C04FD75D13}

5. Click OK to save the changes.

Step 4: Test the Context Menu Options

1. Close the Registry Editor.
2. Right-click on any file or folder to see the newly added Copy To folder and Move To folder options.
3. Select one of the options, choose the destination folder, and click Copy or Move to complete the action.

Step 5: Remove "Copy To folder" and "Move To folder" from Context Menu (Optional)

If you decide you no longer want these options in the context menu, follow these steps to remove them:

1. Open the Registry Editor again by pressing Windows + R, typing regedit, and pressing Enter.
2. Navigate to the following path:

 
Code:
HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\AllFilesystemObjects\shellex\ContextMenuHandlers

3. To remove Copy To folder, right-click on the Copy To key and select Delete.
4. To remove Move To folder, right-click on the Move To key and select Delete.
5. Confirm the deletion, close the Registry Editor, and the options will be removed from the context menu.

Conclusion

Adding the "Copy To folder" and "Move To folder" options to the Windows 11 context menu makes it easier to quickly manage your files without opening multiple windows. By following this guide, you can easily add or remove these options depending on your preferences.