Windows 7 - Manage - Add or Remove from Computer Context Menu

   Information

This will show you how to add (default) or remove the Manage item from the Computer context menu in the Start Menu, desktop icon, and Windows Explorer navigation pane in Windows 7 and Vista.

When Manage is selected, it runs the C:\Windows\System32\CompMgmtLauncher.exe file to open Computer Management.

   Note

Removing Manage from the Computer context menu in the Start Menu will not prevent Computer Management from being opened. It only removes it from this context menu.

1. To Add Manage to Computer Context Menu

A) Click on the Download button below to download the file below.

Add_Computer_Manage_Context_Menu_Item.reg

B) Go to step 3.

2. To Remove Manage from Computer Context Menu

A) Click on the Download button below to download the file below.

Remove_Computer_Manage_Context_Menu_Item.reg

3. Click on Save, and save the .reg file to the desktop.

4. Right click the downloaded .reg file on the Desktop and click on Merge.

5. Click on Run, Yes, Yes, and OK when prompted.

6. Log off and log on, or restart the computer to apply.

7. When done, you can delete the downloaded .reg file if you like.

1. Open the all users, specific users or groups, or all users except administrators Local Group Policy Editor for how you want this policy applied.

2. In the left pane, click on to expand User Configuration, Administrative Templates, Windows Components, and Windows Explorer. (see screenshot below)

3. In the right pane, right click on Hides the Manage item on the Windows Explorer context menu and click on Edit. (see screenshot above)

4. To Add Manage to Computer Context Menu

A) Select (dot) either Not Configured or Disabled. (see screenshot below step 6)

B) Go to step 6.

5. To Remove Manage from Computer Context Menu

A) Select (dot) Enabled. (see screenshot below step 6)

6. Click on OK. (see screenshot below)

7. Close the Local Group Policy Editor window.