If you’ve clicked on your desktop with the right mouse button and seen “UWTSettings,” you might be wondering what it is. This thing comes from Ultimate Windows Tweaker (UWT), a cool tool for making Windows do what you want. Sometimes, even after you remove UWT, “UWTSettings” stays behind on the right-click menu. It’s not a big deal, but it can make the menu look messy. So, let’s talk about how to get rid of it.
Also see: How to Remove Items from Right-Click Menu in Windows 11
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What actually is UWTSettings in Windows 11 or 10?
“UWTSettings” in the Windows 10 or 11 right-click menu comes from Ultimate Windows Tweaker (UWT). It’s a tool for changing and improving Windows. It lets you mess with things like how fast Windows runs, how it looks, and keeping it safe.
The “UWTSettings” thing is a shortcut in the right-click menu for getting to these tweaks fast. But, it often sticks around even after you uninstall UWT, which can be annoying. Without the software, it’s just taking up space, so people often want to remove it.
Pro tip: How to Customize Right-Click Menu in Windows 11
Removing UWTSettings from context menu via Registry Editor
One way to remove “UWTSettings” is by using the Windows Registry Editor. This tool lets you change deep settings in Windows. But be careful, messing with the registry can mess up your computer. Always make a backup before you change anything.
To get rid of UWTSettings, do this:
- Press Windows Key + R, type regedit, and hit Enter to open the Registry Editor.
- Go to
HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\Directory\Background\shell\UWTSettings. - Right-click on the UWTSettings key and choose “Delete.”
By doing this, you take out the UWTSettings from your desktop’s right-click menu. If you’re not comfortable with editing the registry or if it doesn’t work, there are other ways to fix it that we’ll look at next.
Using Command Prompt to remove UWTSettings from right-click menu
Another way to get rid of “UWTSettings” is by using Command Prompt. This is easier if you don’t want to touch the Registry. Here’s how:
- Open Command Prompt as an admin. Search for “cmd” in the Windows search, right-click Command Prompt, and pick “Run as administrator.”
- Write this command and press Enter:
reg delete "HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\Directory\Background\shell\UWTSettings" /f
- After you run this command, the UWTSettings should be gone from your right-click menu.
This way is pretty straight and lowers the chance of messing up other registry settings. Next, we’ll check out more tips for keeping your right-click menu clean.
Checking other items in the context menu
Having a tidy right-click menu makes using your desktop nicer. After removing “UWTSettings,” it’s a good idea to look over other things in the menu.
If there are options you don’t use much or don’t recognize, think about getting rid of them. You can use the ways we talked about to find and delete stuff you don’t want from the registry. There are also easy-to-use tools out there that can help you manage your right-click menu without messing with the registry.
Be careful when removing things. You might want to clean up as much as possible, but some items are needed for certain software to work right. Always look up information or ask for advice before removing something you’re not sure about. Keeping your right-click menu clean not only makes it look better but also makes it easier to get to what you use the most.
Summing up
The leftover “UWTSettings” in the right-click menu usually happens because Ultimate Windows Tweaker (UWT) wasn’t fully removed. Most folks fix this by getting rid of the leftover entry themselves. You can do this through the Registry Editor or Command Prompt, both are good ways to make sure the UWTSettings is totally gone. It’s a usual and easy fix for anyone wanting to keep their right-click menu neat and working well.
