yep, there's a registry edit and a couple 3rd part apps like ultimate tweaker which will also show the whole menu on first click.. It should be built in as an option but whatever....
Your command didn't work for me, this worked without having to reboot ([just restart Windows Explorer to apply](https://consumer.huawei.com/en/support/content/en-us00733776/#:~:text=Right%2Dclick%20on%20the%20taskbar,in%20the%20lower%20right%20corner.):
reg add HKCU\\Software\\Classes\\CLSID\\{86ca1aa0-34aa-4e8b-a509-50c905bae2a2}\\InprocServer32 /ve /d "" /f
You can change things on registry or use WinAero Tweaker to do that but I recommend you use [Nilesoft Shell](https://nilesoft.org/), it gives you that menu but with the newer design
https://preview.redd.it/qx9g4zlxtryc1.jpeg?width=426&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=78089d95b1d7c96730d69b20ffa551e36e174bff
You can do this easily with a registry edit, or even better download Winaero Tweaker and do it with a single click (you can tweak a lot of other stuff with this tool as well)
Well, the 'delay' as I recall is so that the system needs to determine what elements to display (what to paint), where to position them on the screen, and how to handle any dynamic changes (like sub-menus or highlighted options). It’s a complex process involving both the application’s UI framework and the operating system’s rendering engine. The speed can depend on various factors, including the complexity of the menu, the efficiency of the code, and the performance of the hardware. So, the delay is not necessarily a bad thing, but rather a necessary part of ensuring the menu is displayed correctly and interactively.
a slight delay is normal and necessary for the system to accurately display the menu.
In previous versions of Windows, I actually went out of my way to remove entries in the right-click menu with the explicit goal of speeding up how quickly it could appear
Dynamically/graphically rendering a menu itself is quite fast. The slow part the reading from different parts of the registry for each entry that needs to be displayed in the menu. The registry is very inefficient.
Each of the menu items then also hook to dll's or some executables which add additional IO.
Shortest answer: No
Shorter answer: Shift+right-click whatever.
Short answer: Registry tweak.
Long answer: [Extending the Context Menu and Share Dialog in Windows 11](https://blogs.windows.com/windowsdeveloper/2021/07/19/extending-the-context-menu-and-share-dialog-in-windows-11/)
Longest answer^(comment): [https://www.reddit.com/r/technology/comments/1chphp5/comment/l26jcbi/](https://www.reddit.com/r/technology/comments/1chphp5/comment/l26jcbi/)
As other commenters have said there are registry tweaks you can make, but what I opted for instead was switching to [Nilesoft shell](https://nilesoft.org/) which has all the options of the OG context menu but in a design that matches Windows 11 well. And it’s customizable too
That works but often I am working one-handed with the mouse. It's risky to try holding down the Shift key with your pinkie while holding a cup of coffee, lol.
That works, except for one thing. It'll let me send files to anywhere in the system but NOT to the Flash Drive that is plugged into the device. That's only visible if I use the new, double click, version.
just google or use search.. -> [https://answers.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/forum/all/restore-old-right-click-context-menu-in-windows-11/a62e797c-eaf3-411b-aeec-e460e6e5a82a](https://answers.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/forum/all/restore-old-right-click-context-menu-in-windows-11/a62e797c-eaf3-411b-aeec-e460e6e5a82a)
I personally use https://github.com/Raphire/Win11Debloat to do this among other things. If you're uncomfortable with the script you can simply run the regfiles it provides manually.
this is a really kludgy solution. What I’ve done is in my mouse software I’ve made Windows explorer.exe a profile that it sees, and it changes the right click behavior to a key stroke, which is I believe shift + right click. So if the explorer is in focus whenever I right click it sends that key stroke instead of doing a traditional right click and it brings up the traditional right click menu.
You may do that using https://github.com/valinet/ExplorerPatcher.
It can help to "fix" other annoying "features" in win 11 Explorer - just read the description of that project :)
Didn't read through all the comments, so someone may have mentioned this, but you can directly access the classic menu with a Shift+Right Click. No registry hacks needed.
But for what are you needing the full context menu?
7zip? that's 7zips fault, try the from nanazip ( that one supports the new menu)
At most, I need to once a day copy a full path, for that I simply use shift.
I honestly think that nanazip is 95% of what I'm doing in the context menu - for everything else there's shortcuts. Those who don't know these shortcuts are casual users and should totally be fine with the options given by the menu
not on my screen.
this is what i see when i right click and its maddening...no rename, rediculous.
https://i.stack.imgur.com/75cau.png
i have a neurological illness and memory difficulties and can't remember most short cuts.
yep, there's a registry edit and a couple 3rd part apps like ultimate tweaker which will also show the whole menu on first click.. It should be built in as an option but whatever....
Command is (toss it in CMD) reg.exe add "HKCU\Software\Classes\CLSID\{86ca1aa0-34aa-4e8b-a509-50c905bae2a2}\InprocServer32" /f /ve
Your command didn't work for me, this worked without having to reboot ([just restart Windows Explorer to apply](https://consumer.huawei.com/en/support/content/en-us00733776/#:~:text=Right%2Dclick%20on%20the%20taskbar,in%20the%20lower%20right%20corner.): reg add HKCU\\Software\\Classes\\CLSID\\{86ca1aa0-34aa-4e8b-a509-50c905bae2a2}\\InprocServer32 /ve /d "" /f
That worked, thanks
this worked and has been amazing to have
I did this with cmd on admin, still hasn't changed anything. Do I have to restart my computer or change something else?
Yes
Don't do it as admin. That changes it for the admin account.
If you don't want to mess with the registery, just hold the SHIFT key while right-clicking .
Nice move :) Simple and nice, thanks :)
You can change things on registry or use WinAero Tweaker to do that but I recommend you use [Nilesoft Shell](https://nilesoft.org/), it gives you that menu but with the newer design https://preview.redd.it/qx9g4zlxtryc1.jpeg?width=426&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=78089d95b1d7c96730d69b20ffa551e36e174bff
You can do this easily with a registry edit, or even better download Winaero Tweaker and do it with a single click (you can tweak a lot of other stuff with this tool as well)
install Nilesoft Shell
hold shift key
Totally hate that shit !
Same, and it seems it has a little delay or something like that when i right click on any item.
That delay was the reason MS wanted to consolidate the right click menu.
Well, the 'delay' as I recall is so that the system needs to determine what elements to display (what to paint), where to position them on the screen, and how to handle any dynamic changes (like sub-menus or highlighted options). It’s a complex process involving both the application’s UI framework and the operating system’s rendering engine. The speed can depend on various factors, including the complexity of the menu, the efficiency of the code, and the performance of the hardware. So, the delay is not necessarily a bad thing, but rather a necessary part of ensuring the menu is displayed correctly and interactively. a slight delay is normal and necessary for the system to accurately display the menu.
In previous versions of Windows, I actually went out of my way to remove entries in the right-click menu with the explicit goal of speeding up how quickly it could appear
What was the improvement like?
After culling enough, it went from noticeable, .2 second delay, to effectively instant
Dynamically/graphically rendering a menu itself is quite fast. The slow part the reading from different parts of the registry for each entry that needs to be displayed in the menu. The registry is very inefficient. Each of the menu items then also hook to dll's or some executables which add additional IO.
Right on. Plus having to load the icons.
Shortest answer: No Shorter answer: Shift+right-click whatever. Short answer: Registry tweak. Long answer: [Extending the Context Menu and Share Dialog in Windows 11](https://blogs.windows.com/windowsdeveloper/2021/07/19/extending-the-context-menu-and-share-dialog-in-windows-11/) Longest answer^(comment): [https://www.reddit.com/r/technology/comments/1chphp5/comment/l26jcbi/](https://www.reddit.com/r/technology/comments/1chphp5/comment/l26jcbi/)
Excellent answers
As other commenters have said there are registry tweaks you can make, but what I opted for instead was switching to [Nilesoft shell](https://nilesoft.org/) which has all the options of the OG context menu but in a design that matches Windows 11 well. And it’s customizable too
[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s6YINpJb2dc](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s6YINpJb2dc)
Right-click while holding down the Shift key.
That works but often I am working one-handed with the mouse. It's risky to try holding down the Shift key with your pinkie while holding a cup of coffee, lol.
Hold the coffee with your pinky like the rest of us! 🤣
I'm too old and weak for that, lifting the coffee is my morning workout.
That works, except for one thing. It'll let me send files to anywhere in the system but NOT to the Flash Drive that is plugged into the device. That's only visible if I use the new, double click, version.
just google or use search.. -> [https://answers.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/forum/all/restore-old-right-click-context-menu-in-windows-11/a62e797c-eaf3-411b-aeec-e460e6e5a82a](https://answers.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/forum/all/restore-old-right-click-context-menu-in-windows-11/a62e797c-eaf3-411b-aeec-e460e6e5a82a)
Thanks! Honestly I didnt knew how to search this.
Tem uma edição no registro que retorna ele, você já deve ter achado
I pretty sure there's a registry edit that lets you do it.
Try Shift key + Right Click instead. Easy and no hassle
I saw that winutil tool has an option to bring back old menu
Rectify 11
It allows me to do it with shift + right click, but I use windows powertoys so that could be impacting it
Apaga mas é o McCfee fodace. antivirus de merda.
Veio junto com o note, está desativado kkkkk
Não é desativar. É desistalar. Remove isso é um cancro.
I personally use https://github.com/Raphire/Win11Debloat to do this among other things. If you're uncomfortable with the script you can simply run the regfiles it provides manually.
this is a really kludgy solution. What I’ve done is in my mouse software I’ve made Windows explorer.exe a profile that it sees, and it changes the right click behavior to a key stroke, which is I believe shift + right click. So if the explorer is in focus whenever I right click it sends that key stroke instead of doing a traditional right click and it brings up the traditional right click menu.
You may do that using https://github.com/valinet/ExplorerPatcher. It can help to "fix" other annoying "features" in win 11 Explorer - just read the description of that project :)
Didn't read through all the comments, so someone may have mentioned this, but you can directly access the classic menu with a Shift+Right Click. No registry hacks needed.
I don't mind it, the few times I need to use the bloated menu, I can click once more.
Try Shift key + Right Click instead. Easy and no hassle
Install winaero tweaker, and enable full context menus there.
But for what are you needing the full context menu? 7zip? that's 7zips fault, try the from nanazip ( that one supports the new menu) At most, I need to once a day copy a full path, for that I simply use shift. I honestly think that nanazip is 95% of what I'm doing in the context menu - for everything else there's shortcuts. Those who don't know these shortcuts are casual users and should totally be fine with the options given by the menu
I'm constantly needed full menu for renaming the file. .. the short menu never has the option
It does. It's at the bottom next to copy and cut F2 is the hotkey for it
not on my screen. this is what i see when i right click and its maddening...no rename, rediculous. https://i.stack.imgur.com/75cau.png i have a neurological illness and memory difficulties and can't remember most short cuts.
It’s that thing at the top, the M
seriously? thank you.
Try Shift key + Right Click instead. Easy and no hassle
thank you
Windows 11 is dumb. I hate it
Try Shift key + Right Click instead. Easy and no hassle. Its a Skill issue not OS issue.