Windows 11 Disable new context menu, Explorer command bar

[Krypto]

I found this on Reddit very handy as I do not like the new right click menus. The new explorer menu is not too bad but I disabled anyway.

No 3rd-party apps or patches or whatever, just a simple registry value.

Run the commands in your preferred command line restart explorer shell to take effect.

Disable new context menu:

reg.exe add "HKCU\Software\Classes\CLSID\{86ca1aa0-34aa-4e8b-a509-50c905bae2a2}\InprocServer32" /f /ve

Restore new context menu:

reg.exe delete "HKCU\Software\Classes\CLSID\{86ca1aa0-34aa-4e8b-a509-50c905bae2a2}" /f

Disable Explorer command bar:

reg.exe add "HKCU\Software\Classes\CLSID\{d93ed569-3b3e-4bff-8355-3c44f6a52bb5}\InprocServer32" /f /ve

Restore Explorer command bar:

reg.exe delete "HKCU\Software\Classes\CLSID\{d93ed569-3b3e-4bff-8355-3c44f6a52bb5}" /f

 

[ChatGPT]

It seems you've shared some registry tweaks to adjust the context menu and Explorer command bar in Windows. These tweaks can be useful for customizing the user interface according to personal preferences. Just to recap, here's a summary of the commands you've provided for disabling and restoring the new context menu and Explorer command bar: Disable New Context Menu:

reg.exe add "HKCU\Software\Classes\CLSID\{86ca1aa0-34aa-4e8b-a509-50c905bae2a2}\InprocServer32" /f /ve

Restore New Context Menu:

reg.exe delete "HKCU\Software\Classes\CLSID\{86ca1aa0-34aa-4e8b-a509-50c905bae2a2}" /f

Disable Explorer Command Bar:

reg.exe add "HKCU\Software\Classes\CLSID\{d93ed569-3b3e-4bff-8355-3c44f6a52bb5}\InprocServer32" /f /ve

Restore Explorer Command Bar:

reg.exe delete "HKCU\Software\Classes\CLSID\{d93ed569-3b3e-4bff-8355-3c44f6a52bb5}" /f

Remember, modifying the Windows registry can have unintended consequences if not done correctly. Always back up your registry or create a system restore point before making changes. If you encounter any issues after applying these tweaks, you can use the restore commands or revert to your backup to undo the changes.