Sure, things are starting to turn around for the new operating system, but there are still many areas in which it lacks common functionalities, specific to its predecessor. As an example, the new right-click context menu in the Windows 11 File Explorer is a notably different user experience than it was in Windows 10. That may be exactly what some users want, but for other users, it is only one of the many reasons why they chose not to upgrade to the latest OS. However, the full right-click context menu can be restored for Windows 11 as well, with a few hacks of the Windows 11 Registry File. Provided you are ready to begin and you have a clear goal, which is restoring the Windows 10 context menu for the File Explorer, we can show you how to do it.
How can I restore the classic context menu in File Explorer?
As most of you know by now, under Windows 11’s new user interface, right-clicking a file in File Explorer will trigger an abbreviated version of the context menu. Many users simply won’t have this and would like to explore other possibilities, such as restoring the Windows 10 version of the File Explorer context menu. Without any further ado, let’s get right into it and reveal to you the entire process. It might take a few minutes of your time, so make sure you aren’t in a hurry. Of course, you can also revert these changes if you grow bored of them or just want to switch back to the Windows 11 style All you have to do is just navigate back to the correct folder and delete the new keys you created from the registry file. Speaking of Windows 11, if you need assistance, we can also show you how to manually download drivers, or neat tricks such as how to change the boot logo, or how you can play harmless error pranks on your friends. Was this guide helpful to you? Let us know in the comments section below.
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