{"id":50,"date":"2024-12-30T15:48:17","date_gmt":"2024-12-30T14:48:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.ascompsoftware.com\/blog\/en\/?p=50"},"modified":"2025-02-10T02:08:40","modified_gmt":"2025-02-10T01:08:40","slug":"how-to-get-the-old-context-menu-back-in-windows-11","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.ascompsoftware.com\/blog\/en\/2024\/12\/30\/how-to-get-the-old-context-menu-back-in-windows-11\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Get the Old Context Menu Back in Windows 11"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Windows 11 has impressed many with its revamped user interface and new features. However, not everyone is thrilled about the changes \u2013 particularly the new context menu that appears with a right-click. Many users prefer the functionality and design of the old menu from Windows 10.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In this blog post, we\u2019ll show you how to restore the old context menu in Windows 11.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Why the Old Context Menu?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The new context menu in Windows 11 was designed for easier navigation and a modern look. However, it displays fewer options at first glance and often requires additional clicks to select \u201cShow more options.\u201d For power users who frequently access advanced functions, this can feel inefficient. The old menu brings back all the familiar functions without extra steps.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Method 1: Use \u201cShow More Options\u201d<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The simplest but least convenient method is to manually select \u201cShow more options\u201d in the new context menu every time (or use the keyboard shortcut <strong>Shift + F10<\/strong>). This temporarily brings up the classic menu but is not a permanent solution and can disrupt your workflow.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Method 2: Registry Tweak for the Old Context Menu<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>To permanently restore the old context menu, you can use the Windows Registry Editor. Here\u2019s a step-by-step guide:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Warning:<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Editing the registry can impact your system if done incorrectly. Create a backup of your registry or a system restore point as a precaution.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Steps:<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ol start=\"1\" class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Open the Registry Editor:<\/strong><br>Press <strong>Windows + R<\/strong>, type <code>regedit<\/code>, and click <strong>OK<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Navigate to the Key:<\/strong><br>Go to the following path:<code>HKEY_CURRENT_USER\\SOFTWARE\\CLASSES\\CLSID<\/code><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Create a New Key:<\/strong>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Right-click on <strong>CLSID<\/strong> and select <strong>New &gt; Key<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Name the new key as follows:<code>{86ca1aa0-34aa-4e8b-a509-50c905bae2a2}<\/code><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Add a Subkey:<\/strong>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Right-click on the new key and select <strong>New &gt; Key<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Name this subkey as:<code>InprocServer32<\/code><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Set the Default Value:<\/strong>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Select the <strong>InprocServer32<\/strong> key and double-click on the default value in the right pane.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Leave the data field blank and click <strong>OK<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Close the Registry Editor and Restart Your PC:<\/strong><br>After making the changes, restart your computer to apply them.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Method 3: Use Third-Party Tools<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>There are also third-party tools available that can restore the old context menu in Windows 11 without manually editing the registry. Here are some popular options:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>ExplorerPatcher:<\/strong> A tool that customizes not just the context menu but other aspects of the Windows 11 Explorer.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>StartAllBack:<\/strong> A comprehensive solution that restores several Windows 10 elements in Windows 11.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>The advantage of these tools is that they are user-friendly and require little technical knowledge. However, make sure to download them from trusted sources.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Conclusion<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The new context menu in Windows 11 is modern and minimalist, but not everyone finds it intuitive. 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