Reg Add - Hkcu Software Classes Clsid 86ca1aa0-34aa-4e8b-a509-50c905bae2a2 Inprocserver32 F Ve
When Microsoft introduced Windows 11, they redesigned the context menu (the menu that appears when you right-click on the desktop or a file) to be simpler and more modern. However, many users found the new menu slower and missed the full list of options from Windows 10, such as "Refresh," "Open with," and various third-party tool integrations.
This command removes the entire CLSID key and its InprocServer32 subkey from the current user's hive. After a restart of File Explorer, Windows will revert to using the system-wide definition in HKCR , and the new Windows 11 context menu will be restored.
After executing this command and restarting Windows Explorer or rebooting the PC, the right-click context menu reverts to the classic, full-length Windows 10 style menu. When Microsoft introduced Windows 11, they redesigned the
To apply this change, you must run the command in or Windows Terminal with administrative privileges: Run the Command :
reg delete "HKCU\Software\Classes\CLSID\86ca1aa0-34aa-4e8b-a509-50c905bae2a2" /f Use code with caution. After a restart of File Explorer, Windows will
Are there (like the Taskbar size) you want to change?
For power users, developers, and those accustomed to the efficiency of Windows 10, this extra step adds unnecessary friction to daily workflows. Fortunately, you can instantly bypass this interface and restore the full, classic right-click menu using a simple Command Prompt instruction. Are there (like the Taskbar size) you want to change
Name this new key exactly: 86ca1aa0-34aa-4e8b-a509-50c905bae2a2
