How to Remove the Right-Click Context Menu Option "Open in Windows Terminal" in Windows 11

The option Open in Windows Terminal is available by default in the right-click context menu of Windows 11. This is an extremely handy tool that allows users to launch Windows Terminal in certain locations. For example, if you right-click on a folder and select Open in Windows Terminal, Windows Terminal will launch with that location configured as the current working directory.

Though this is a fantastic feature, not everyone will find it useful. Some users may not want this option in their right-click context menu and would prefer it to be removed in order to free up space in their right-click context menu.

Continue reading to learn how to remove the Open in Windows Terminal option from the right-click context menus in Windows 11.

This procedure necessitates modifying your Registry settings. Making registry modifications should be done with caution, since improper registry settings can cause your system to crash. As a result, it is strongly advised that you make a backup of your registry settings before proceeding.

If something goes wrong during the procedure, you can use the backup you made to restore your registry settings.

Remove “Open in Windows Terminal” Option From Right Click Context Menu

Step 1: Launch the Run window by pressing the Win + R keys together. Type in regedit and hit the Enter key.

Step 2: As next, in the Registry Editor navigation bar, copy and paste the following location and hit the Enter key.

"Computer\HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Shell Extensions"

Now right click on the Shell Extensions folder, click on New and then click on Key.

Step 3: Right click on the newly created key and choose Rename option.

Give the name of the new key as Blocked.

 Step 4: Now, in the left window pane, make sure the folder Blocked is selected by clicking on it.

Simply right-click on an empty space in the right window pane, then select New, then String Value.

Step 5: Click on the newly created key and press the F2 key to rename it. Give the new name as {9F156763-7844-4DC4-B2B1-901F640F5155}.

Please double-check that the curly braces are included. Take a look at the image below.

All you have to do now is restart your computer or Windows Explorer for the modifications to take effect.

Step 6: To restart Windows Explorer, right click on the Windows Start Menu icon and choose the Task Manager option.

Step 7: In the Task Manager window, click on the Processes tab.

As next, under the Apps section, locate and right click on the App named Windows Explorer and hit the Restart option.

Note: If you can't find Windows Explorer in the Apps area, you can discover it by scrolling down to the Windows Processes section.

That is all there is to it. If you look at your Windows right-click context menu now, you'll notice that the option to open in Windows Terminal is no longer available.

Note: If you change your mind, you may use the instructions below to restore the Open in Windows Terminal option to your right-click context menu.

Go back to the same spot where you made the string value in Step 5. Right-click on the string value 9F156763-7844-4DC4-B2B1-901F640F5155 and select Delete.

You will now be presented with a Confirm Value Delete dialogue box, in which you must select Yes to proceed with the deletion.

After you've erased the key, the Open in Windows Terminal option should appear in your Windows right-click context menu. If you don't see it right away, restart your computer or Windows Explorer (Steps 6 and 7).

That is all there is to it. If you get stuck on any of the steps, please let us know in the comments area.

I hope you found the information in this post useful.