Windows 10: Taskbar R-Click Context Menu Not Working Properly

Discus and support Taskbar R-Click Context Menu Not Working Properly in Windows 10 Customization to solve the problem; Since installing Windows 10 version 2004 earlier this week on one of my PCs, I’ve been unable to right click certain taskbar shortcut icons to bring up... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Customization' started by Uncle Sugar, Sep 3, 2020.

  1. UNCLE SUGAR
    Uncle Sugar Win User

    Taskbar R-Click Context Menu Not Working Properly


    Since installing Windows 10 version 2004 earlier this week on one of my PCs, I’ve been unable to right click certain taskbar shortcut icons to bring up the associated context menus on a local account. I have an administrator account on the same PC, but that account doesn’t experience the problem. So I’m a bit puzzled as to how to fix.


    The taskbar icons affected on the local account are the ones pinned there as shortcuts. All other items on the taskbar i.e., Start, Search, and entire Notification Area function normally—they all display context menus when right clicked.


    Based on research, I’ve noticed that taskbar problems frequently occur with Windows updates. I’ve attempted to rectify the situation using some of the recommendations provided, such as stopping/restarting the explorer.exe process and running DISM and SFC scans both reported everything OK, but to no avail.


    As mentioned, the right click taskbar context menus all work properly on my administrator account—it’s just the local account for one of my family members that displays the problem.

    Any suggestions for resolving would be appreciated.

    :)
     
    Uncle Sugar, Sep 3, 2020
    #1
  2. OBJECTNULL
    ObjectNull Win User

    Clean up R-Click Context Menus

    Thanks everyone! Lots of great suggestions.

    Looks like I have to get granular with this and use a bunch of different methods. I'll let you know what works.

    - - - Updated - - -

    Tried disabling a bunch of items in ShellExView (Include in Library, Start Menu Pin, etc...)

    Taskbar R-Click Context Menu Not Working Properly [​IMG]


    but they still appeared in the R-Click menu

    Taskbar R-Click Context Menu Not Working Properly [​IMG]


    Am I doing this wrong?
     
    ObjectNull, Sep 3, 2020
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  3. WATERCAT
    WaterCat Win User
    Context menu "Properties" uses "o" shortcut instead of "r"

    One of our Win10 laptops has a context menu with "Properties" that uses shortcut key "r". The other uses key "o" which conflicts with "open". I have no idea how it got corrupted. Suggested locations in the registry for context menu doesn't list it. Software tools work on old windows or only delete/disable context menu items.
    How can I fix this?
     
    WaterCat, Sep 3, 2020
    #3
  4. ANDREEPIN
    AndreePin Win User

    Taskbar R-Click Context Menu Not Working Properly

    AndreePin, Sep 3, 2020
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