Reg Add Hkcu Software Classes Clsid 86ca1aa0-34aa-4e8b-a509-50c905bae2a2 Inprocserver32 Ve D F !new! -

: Many online utilities offer to change the menu layout, but they run background processes that consume system resources. This method uses native Windows functionality.

While Microsoft designed the new menu to reduce clutter and improve touch targets, it disrupted well-established workflows. The classic menu remains popular for several reasons:

: This specific Globally Unique Identifier (GUID) handles the file explorer's context menu rendering components [1, 2].

Your right-click menu will now instantly display all options in the classic layout. How to Undo the Changes (Restore Windows 11 Default)

: Third-party tools like WinRAR, 7-Zip, Notepad++, and graphics drivers appear immediately without an extra click. : Many online utilities offer to change the

Stay safe, and always double-check your registry syntax.

reg delete "HKCU\Software\Classes\CLSID\86ca1aa0-34aa-4e8b-a509-50c905bae2a2" /f Use code with caution. Press .

reg add "HKCU\Software\Classes\CLSID\86ca1aa0-34aa-4e8b-a509-50c905bae2a2\InprocServer32" /ve /d "" /f Use code with caution. Paste it into your Command Prompt window.

: Specifies that the action applies to the "(Default)" value of the registry key. The classic menu remains popular for several reasons:

reg delete hkcu\software\classes\clsid\86ca1aa0-34aa-4e8b-a509-50c905bae2a2 /f Use code with caution. Via Registry Editor

reg add \\Server01\HKLM\Software\RemoteConfig /v Setting /t REG_SZ /d "RemoteValue" /f

Run this command to remove the key and restore default behavior:

reg delete "HKCU\Software\Classes\CLSID\86ca1aa0-34aa-4e8b-a509-50c905bae2a2" /f Stay safe, and always double-check your registry syntax

If you prefer a visual interface, you can navigate the Registry manually: Press , type regedit , and hit Enter . Navigate to: HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Classes\CLSID [1].

: Press the Windows Key , type cmd , and select Run as administrator .

Windows 11 introduced a redesigned, minimalist right-click context menu. While visually modern, it hides traditional, frequently used options behind an extra click via the "Show more options" button. This command bypasses that design restriction by modifying the Windows Registry to force the operating system to default back to the fully expanded, classic context menu.