Windows 10: How do I resolve the issue where the context menu shows loading?

I am having this issue where the context menu shows loading for the AMD radeon and Windows Terminal. Everytime I restart Explorer it gets resolved, but as soon as I reboot, or shutdown and boot again or wake up from sleep, the problem comes back.I have updated my display drives to the latest version, and windows is upto date.System Information:OS Name Microsoft Windows 11 Pro Version 10.0.22621 Build 22621 Other OS Description Not Available OS Manufacturer Microsoft Corporation System Name THINKPADP15 System Manufacturer LENOVO System Model 21ENCTO1WW System Type x64-based PC System SKU LENOV

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"Open With" context Menu slow to load


Hi all,

so when i right click on the file and point to the "open with" menu, it should show the list of programs that the file could be opened. Every time after a restart the "open with" menu would take like 3 seconds to load, and after that first load, it would show the list right away. This not only happens when i restart my pc, but also when I haven't opened a file with the "open with" menu for like 1 or 2 hours and it will lag for like 3 seconds again for it to show the list of programs that it could be opened with.

I've already tried programs like Autoruns, ShellExView and disabling those context menu would now help either. Also, I deleted the unnecessary programs from the open with list through the registry already and it still doesn't help.

Any Suggestions?

Thanks.

 

Context Menu - Open With (Windows Suggested List)

OS: Windows 10 Pro x64 22H2
Diagram 'A' shows Windows' suggested programs
Diagram 'B' shows the extended list

I have been trying to edit the context menu's "Open with" list of Windows' suggested programs for the .mp3 extension.
I'm not talking about the extended list, but rather the programs that first appear 'before' the "choose another app" option.
If you look at Diagram 'A' you will see the preliminary list generated by Windows, this is the list I am looking to modify.
I have an .mp3 editor named Goldwave that I use for editing audio files, however, I do not want to change the preliminary program Windows uses to open .mp3s. My .mp3s should remain assigned to Winamp Player.
Any help would be greatly appreciated.

 

Windows10 start up / context menu crashing issue

Hi,

Since you are having an issue with the Start up menu not working and the context menu crashing, what I can suggest is for you to try and follow the steps provided from the links below:

• Community Ramesh.Kumar's answer March 19, 2016
• Troubleshoot problems opening the Start menu or Cortana

Let us know how it goes.