How to Remove “Open in Windows Terminal” From Context Menu in Windows 11

The “Open in Windows Terminal” option appears in the Windows 11 right-click context menu by default. If you want a cleaner context menu without unnecessary options, you can easily remove it using Registry Editor. This method is safe and only takes a few minutes.

A Windows 11 desktop shows the right-click menu with the “Open in Windows Terminal” option highlighted.
Another image displays Registry Editor where a new “Blocked” registry key and string value are being created to disable Windows Terminal from the context menu.

Why Remove “Open in Windows Terminal”?

Cleaner right-click context menu
Less clutter in File Explorer
Better customization for Windows 11
Useful for users who do not use Windows Terminal

How to Remove “Open in Windows Terminal” From Context Menu

1. Follow these steps carefully:
2. Press Windows + R on your keyboard.
3. Type Registry Editor and press Enter.
4. Click Yes if the User Account Control prompt appears.
5. In Registry Editor, navigate to the following path:
6. Computer\HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Shell Extensions
7. Inside Shell Extensions, right-click and select:
8. New → Key
9. Name the new key:
10. Blocked
11. Now open the Blocked folder/key.
12. On the right side, right-click and select:
13. New → String Value
14. Rename the new String Value to:
15. {9F156763-7844-4DC4-B2B1-901F640F5155}
16. Now right-click that String Value and click Modify.
17. In Value data, paste:
18. WindowsTerminal
19. Click OK and close Registry Editor.
20. Restart File Explorer or restart your PC.
21. The Open in Windows Terminal option will now be removed from the Windows 11 context menu.

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Conclusion

Removing the Open in Windows Terminal option from the Windows 11 context menu is a simple way to clean up your right-click menu and improve usability. By following the registry method above, you can customize Windows 11 exactly the way you want.