Customizing Windows 11 Context Menu to Look Like macOS

Customizing Windows 11 Context Menu to Look Like macOS

If you are a macOS user who has recently switched to Windows 11, you might miss the sleek and stylish context menu of macOS. While the Windows 11 context menu is functional, it lacks the elegance of its macOS counterpart. In this article, we will guide you through the process of customizing the Windows 11 context menu to make it look like macOS.

Using a Third-Party Tool

One of the easiest ways to customize the Windows 11 context menu is by using a third-party tool. There are several tools available that allow you to customize the context menu to your liking. One such tool is Context Menu Manager.

To use Context Menu Manager, follow these steps:

1. Download and install Context Menu Manager from the official website.
2. Launch the application and click on the "Add" button to create a new context menu item.
3. Enter a name for the new item and specify the command that you want to run when the item is clicked.
4. Customize the icon for the new item to make it look like a macOS context menu.
5. Save the changes and close the application.

Using the Registry Editor

If you prefer to customize the context menu manually, you can use the Windows Registry Editor. Here's how:

1. Press Win + R to open the Run dialog box, type regedit and press Enter to launch the Registry Editor.
2. Navigate to the following key:
   HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\*\shell

   This key contains all the context menu items for all file types.

3. To add a new context menu item, right-click on the shell key, select New > Key and enter a name for the new key.
4. To add a command to the new context menu item, right-click on the new key, select New > Key and enter a name for the new key.
5. Double-click on the (Default) value of the new key and enter the command that you want to run when the context menu item is clicked.
6. To customize the icon for the new context menu item, right-click on the new key, select New > String Value and enter the name of the value as Icon.
7. Double-click on the Icon value and enter the path to the icon file.
   C:\Windows\System32\shell32.dll,-133

   The number after the comma specifies the index of the icon in the file. You can find the index of the icon that you want to use by searching for the icon file on the internet.

8. Save the changes and close the Registry Editor.

Using a macOS-Style Icon Pack

If you want to make the context menu look like macOS, you can use a macOS-style icon pack. There are several icon packs available on the internet that you can download and use. One such icon pack is the MacOS Style Icons for Windows 8/8.1/10.

To use the MacOS Style Icons for Windows 8/8.1/10, follow these steps:

1. Download the icon pack from the official website.
2. Extract the contents of the zip file to a folder.
3. Navigate to the folder and double-click on the Install.inf file.
4. Follow the prompts to install the icon pack.
5. Restart the computer.

Customizing the Windows 11 context menu to look like macOS is easy with the help of third-party tools or the Windows Registry Editor. You can also use a macOS-style icon pack to make the context menu look even more like macOS. By following the steps outlined in this article, you can make the Windows 11 context menu look sleek and stylish like macOS.

References

• Context Menu Manager
• MacOS Style Icons for Windows 8/8.1/10