New+ Feature - Option to hide the built-in New context menu (37545 and 37946) #39843
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Tested on Windows 11 x64
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Pull Request Overview
This PR implements the option to hide the built-in New context menu by adding registry update logic in the settings UI and ensuring the original context menu is restored on uninstall.
- Updates the NewPlusViewModel with new registry read/write functions and properties to manage the built-in New context menu status.
- Adds a new toggle and elevation warning InfoBar in the settings UI (NewPlusPage.xaml).
- Extends the installer with a custom action to restore the built-in New context menu upon uninstallation.
Reviewed Changes
Copilot reviewed 6 out of 6 changed files in this pull request and generated 1 comment.
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| File | Description |
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| src/settings-ui/Settings.UI/ViewModels/NewPlusViewModel.cs | New registry logic, properties, and methods to enable/disable the built-in New menu |
| src/settings-ui/Settings.UI/Strings/en-us/Resources.resw | Added localized strings for the new toggle and elevation warning |
| src/settings-ui/Settings.UI/SettingsXAML/Views/NewPlusPage.xaml | New toggle and InfoBar controls for managing the built-in New context menu |
| installer/PowerToysSetupCustomActions/CustomAction.def | Added an export entry for the custom action |
| installer/PowerToysSetupCustomActions/CustomAction.cpp | Implementation of the custom action to restore the built-in New context menu |
| installer/PowerToysSetup/Product.wxs | Integrated the custom action into the installer sequence |
Co-authored-by: Copilot <175728472+Copilot@users.noreply.github.com>
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Updated property notification per feedback |
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Summary of the Pull Request
New+ Add the option to hide the built-in New context menu via settings
Note: This setting requires PowerToys to be run as Administrator as it relies on updating the registry
PR Checklist
Detailed Description of the Pull Request / Additional comments
Validation Steps Performed
Windows 11 x64 and Windows 11 ARM64
Windows 10 x64
NOT tested. Do not have a Windows 10 key with me
Windows 11 x64, Non-elevated, New+ Disabled
Windows 11 x64, Non-elevated, New+ Enabled
Windows 11 x64, Elevated, New+ Enabled
