Improve the Windows Explorer context menu by customizing it with your own items and shortcuts to improve your workflow and productivity.
- FileMenu Tools
- Version : 7.7.0
- License :Demo
- OS :Windows All
- Publisher :LopeSoft
FileMenu Tools is a powerful utility for customizing the Windows context menu (the right-click menu). It allows you to add, remove, or organize commands that appear when you right-click files, folders, or drives in File Explorer.
🧰 What FileMenu Tools Can Do
| Feature | Description |
|---|---|
| ✅ Add custom commands | Add scripts, programs, or folders to the right-click menu |
| ✅ Built-in tools | Includes over 30 file/folder utilities (e.g., copy path, shred file) |
| ✅ Remove unwanted menu items | Disable or delete items from other programs that clutter your menu |
| ✅ Custom rules | Set specific file types or folders where items appear |
| ✅ Submenus and separators | Organize menu items for better usability |
🖥️ System Compatibility
- Works on Windows 7, 8, 10, and 11
- Both 32-bit and 64-bit versions are supported
🔧 How to Use FileMenu Tools
✅ 1. Download & Install
- Official site: https://www.lopesoft.com/index.php/en/products/filemenutools
- Install and run the program.
🧩 2. Add or Customize Context Menu Commands
To add a built-in function:
- Launch FileMenu Tools.
- In the left panel, click Commands of FileMenu Tools.
- Check or uncheck the items you want in the right-click menu.
- Common tools include:
Copy Name / PathSynchronize FoldersShred FilesSplit / Join FilesAdvanced Renamer
To add a custom command:
- Click Add Command.
- Set:
- Name (what shows in the menu)
- Program to run or script
- Optional: working directory, arguments
- Use filters to show it only for specific file types or locations.
🗃️ 3. Organize with Submenus
- You can group commands under a custom submenu.
- Click Add Submenu, drag commands into it, and name it.
🧹 4. Clean Up Third-Party Items
Go to the “Context Menu” section to manage menu items added by other software.
- Select File Context Menu, Folder Context Menu, etc.
- Disable or delete items like:
- Antivirus scan entries
- Cloud sync apps
- Duplicate entries
💡This helps reduce clutter in your context menu.
📂 Example Use Cases
| Task | Command to Use |
|---|---|
| Quickly copy full file path | Copy Path |
| Securely delete a file | Shred Files |
| Rename many files at once | Advanced Renamer |
| Launch a batch file with right-click | Custom Command with .BAT file |
| Only show an option for .MP4 files | Use command filters by extension |
💲 Free vs Paid Version
| Feature | Free Version | Paid Version ($11 one-time) |
|---|---|---|
| Use built-in tools | ✅ | ✅ |
| Add custom commands | ✅ | ✅ |
| Remove 3rd-party menu items | ✅ | ✅ |
| Commercial use | ❌ | ✅ |
| Advanced filters & priority | ❌ | ✅ |
🧠 Tips
- Right-clicking a file/folder after setup will show your custom items.
- You can import/export your settings (useful for IT admins).
- Use shortcuts or hotkeys to launch context commands even faster.