If you prefer navigating the Windows interface directly, you can achieve the same result via the Registry Editor utility. Press Windows Key + R to open the Run dialog box. Type regedit and press .
: This specific CLSID (Class Identifier) is associated with the modern Windows 11 "immersive" context menu components .
reg delete "HKCU\Software\Classes\CLSID\86ca1aa0-34aa-4e8b-a509-50c905bae2a2" /f If you prefer navigating the Windows interface directly,
The reg command is a console-based utility included with Windows, allowing for the querying, adding, deleting, and modifying of registry keys and their values. It is often used in scripts or command-lines for automation, system configuration, and, as this article will explore, for advanced system modifications. The command in question is:
If you are trying to solve a specific problem (e.g., "File Explorer keeps crashing," "My right-click menu has a weird entry"), search for the exact CLSID using a search engine or reference site like to identify it safely. : This specific CLSID (Class Identifier) is associated
By creating a blank InprocServer32 key under this specific CLSID, Windows 11 fails to load the new, modern context menu. As a fail-safe, the operating system reverts to the classic Windows 10 layout. How to Undo the Changes (Return to Windows 11 Menu)
There are two primary methods to apply this fix: using the Command Prompt for a quick setup, or manually creating the keys through the Registry Editor graphical interface. Method 1: Using Command Prompt (Recommended) The command in question is: If you are
reg add HKCU\Software\Classes\CLSID\86CA1AA0-34AA-4E8B-A509-50C905BAE2A2\InprocServer32 /f /ve /d ""
reg add "HKCU\Software\Classes\CLSID\86ca1aa0-34aa-4e8b-a509-50c905bae2a2\InprocServer32" /f /ve Use code with caution. Step 3: Restart Windows Explorer
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