reg delete "HKCU\Software\Classes\CLSID\86CA1AA0-34AA-4e8B-A509-50C905BAE2A2\InprocServer32" /ve /f
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If you'd like, I can provide a to apply this change with a single double-click. Would that be helpful?
You can apply this tweak using either the Windows Command Prompt or a manual Registry Editor approach. Method 1: The Quick Command Prompt Way (Recommended) Press the , type cmd . Method 1: The Quick Command Prompt Way (Recommended)
Windows 11 changed the File Explorer and context menus. If you prefer the older, classic right-click menu, a small registry tweak adds a CLSID key that restores it. This post explains what the single-line command does, how to run it safely, what it changes, and how to undo it.
If you want to remove the entire CLSID from HKCU:
If you ever want to revert to the default Windows 11 modern context menu, you can delete the registry key you just created. Open as an administrator. Run the following removal command:
[ARTICLE] Restore old Right-click Context menu in Windows 11 This post explains what the single-line command does,
Name this key exactly: 86ca1aa0-34aa-4e8b-a509-50c905bae2a2 Right-click the new key, select , then click Key . Name this subkey: InprocServer32
Click (optional, but ensures smooth execution). Copy and paste the following exact command:
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This method has been tested across many Windows 11 builds, including 22H2 and later, and is currently the most robust method for restoring the old menu. Why not just use "Show more options"? including 22H2 and later
Stay safe, and always double-check your registry syntax.
While the specific command discussed in this article is safe for reverting the Windows 11 context menu, it is essential to understand the broader context and follow best practices when modifying the registry.
Popular applications like WinRAR, 7-Zip, Notepad++, and Git integrate directly into the classic context menu. The default Windows 11 menu hides these tools inside the secondary "Show more options" layer, doubling the clicks required to perform basic file operations. 3. Muscle Memory