SendTo Menu Editor is a free, lightweight third-party utility designed to simplify how you manage and clean up the legacy “Send to” sub-menu found in the Windows right-click context menu. While advanced users can modify this menu manually by editing the Windows Registry or navigating hidden folders, this tool provides a straightforward, visual interface to achieve the same results without the risk of breaking system files. Key Features of the Tool
Effortless Removal: You can instantly hide or permanently delete cluttered, unused default shortcuts (like “Fax recipient” or “Bluetooth device”) simply by highlighting them and clicking “Remove”.
Custom Shortcuts: It allows you to add any executable application (.exe) or target folder to your “Send to” list. For example, you can add Notepad to quickly open unassociated log files or code files.
Advanced Arguments: When adding a program, the utility lets you append custom command-line parameters and change the shortcut’s default display icon.
No-Installation Required: The tool typically downloads as a lightweight ZIP file containing a portable executable file that runs instantly without deeply altering your system. The Free Built-In Alternative (No Software Needed)
If you prefer not to download third-party software, Windows actually allows you to clean up this exact same menu using native tools: Press Windows Key + R to open the Run dialog box. Type shell:sendto and click OK.
A File Explorer window will open directly to your personal SendTo directory.
To remove items: Simply delete any shortcut file inside this folder.
To add items: Right-click inside the folder, select New > Shortcut, and browse to any folder or application on your computer. Context Menu Management in Windows 11
If you are running Windows 11, the “Send to” menu is hidden by default behind the “Show more options” link at the bottom of the modern right-click layout. If you want to bypass this extra click entirely, you can force Windows 11 to always display the classic legacy menus by pasting a command into your terminal:
reg.exe add “HKCU\Software\Classes\CLSID{86ca1aa0-34aa-4e8b-a509-50c905bae2a2}\InprocServer32” /f /ve Use code with caution.
Note: You must restart File Explorer or your PC for this layout change to take effect.
Are you looking to clean up the entire right-click menu (including items like “Open with” or cloud storage clutter), or are you focused specifically on the Send To submenu? I can recommend broader context menu managers if you need to tackle a wider cleanup.
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