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Windows 11 introduces modern interface in desktop right-click menu, but some users may find certain functionalities from Windows 10 more familiar and useful. Thus, here is a guide on right-click menu on Desktop windows 11 always show more options:
Step 1: Type cmd in the search box, and choose to Run as Admin. Then run the following command:
reg add "HKCU\Software\Classes\CLSID\{86ca1aa0-34aa-4e8b-a509-50c905bae2a2}\InprocServer32" /f /ve
Step 2: Force the Resource Manager process to close:
taskkill /f /im explorer.exe
Step 3: Start a new Explorer process:
start explorer.exe
Tips: To restore the new version of windows 11 right-click menu, execute the command below.
reg delete "HKCU\Software\Classes\CLSID\{86ca1aa0-34aa-4e8b-a509-50c905bae2a2}" /f
Step 1: Press <Win + R>, type "regedit" in the run dialog.
Step 2: Then navigate to:
HKEY_CURRENT_USER\SOFTWARE\CLASSES\CLSID
Step 3: Right-click on CLSID, select New > Key.
Step 4: Rename the key to "{86ca1aa0-34aa-4e8b-a509-50c905bae2a2}".
Step 5: In this folder, new a key, and name it to "InprocServer32".
Step 6: Set its value to blank.
Tips: hold down the Shift key before you right click and it goes straight to the expanded menu.
In addition to the methods mentioned above, you can also use WinAero Tweaker to restore the right-click menu in Windows 11, thus avoiding the risks associated with modifying the registry editor.
Step 1: Download and install WinAero Tweaker, then open it.
Step 2: Expand the Windows 11 tab in the left panel, select "Classic Full Context Menus," and check the "Enable classic full context menus" option in the right panel.
Step 3: Restart File Explorer or restart your computer to view the changes in the right-click menu in Windows 11.
