If you decide you actually prefer the Windows 11 look, or if a future update makes this tweak redundant, you can delete the key to go back to stock settings:
This specific Registry command is the "magic wand" for Windows 11 users who miss the classic context menu. If you’re tired of clicking "Show more options" every time you want to right-click a file, this command restores the Windows 10-style menu instantly. What Does This Command Actually Do?
Windows 11 introduced a simplified, acrylic-style context menu. While it looks modern, it hides many third-party app shortcuts (like 7-Zip, Notepad++, or specialized work tools) behind an extra click. If you decide you actually prefer the Windows
: This points to the "HKEY_CURRENT_USER" hive, meaning the change only affects your user profile, not every user on the PC.
: Tells the system to add a new entry to the Windows Registry. : Tells the system to add a new
Copy and paste the following line: reg add "HKCU\Software\Classes\CLSID\{86ca1aa0-34aa-4e8b-a509-50c905bae2a2}\InprocServer32" /f /ve
reg delete "HKCU\Software\Classes\CLSID\{86ca1aa0-34aa-4e8b-a509-50c905bae2a2}" /f For the changes to take effect
Again, restart Windows Explorer after running this to see the results. Is It Safe?
For the changes to take effect, you don't need to reboot. Just open Task Manager (Ctrl+Shift+Esc), find Windows Explorer , right-click it, and select Restart . How to Undo the Change
