Thenew context menuin Windows 11 has been met with mixed reactions.
Microsoft redesigned the classic right-click menu to align with Windows 11s clean, streamlined aesthetics.
However, many longtime Windows users prefer thedetailed optionsof theold context menu.
In this guide, well cover multiple methods to restore the classic right-click menu in Windows 11.
What Changed with the Windows 11 Context Menu?
However, withWindows 11, Microsoft debuted asimplified right-click context menu.
While this decluttered view matches Windows 11s minimalist aesthetics, many users want the old menu back.
This streamlined view fits with the pared back, clean aesthetics ofWindows 11.
After rebooting, the full classic context menu will be back when right-clicking on the desktop or any file.
Why this works:
This registry modification targets theWindows Explorerprocess that handles the context menus.
The downside is it completely removes the new menu rather than allowing customization.
As of Oct 2023, version there is no direct gpo hack to change the default configs.
You either have to use the registry method or third-party tool.
These tools let you pick and choose which parts of the old context menu to bring back.
For example, you could enable just the Open command window here option without reverting everything.
it’s possible for you to fine tune the right-click menu to have only the options you actually use.
These tools dont just modify the context menu.
They restore the classic Start menu, taskbar, system tray and other interfaces to their Windows 10 versions.
Benefits of fully rolling back the UI:
The downside is you lose the visual refresh of Windows 11.
But if productivity with legacy menus is the priority, then reverting completely can be helpful.
Regain quick access to handy shortcuts without needing to click Show more options every time.
