This article provides step-by-step instructions, safety precautions, and alternative methods for all skill levels.
To disable the "Show more options" entry and restore the classic Windows 10 style right-click menu, you must add a specific key to your registry. This process effectively bypasses the modern "compact" menu used by Windows 11.
When Microsoft introduced Windows 11, one of the most controversial changes was the redesigned right-click (context) menu in File Explorer. While sleek and touch-friendly, the new menu hides many traditional actions—like copying as path, opening in Windows Terminal, or third-party software commands—behind a secondary "Show more options" item (or the Shift + F10 keyboard shortcut).
: For the change to take effect, you must restart your computer or restart File Explorer via the Windows Task Manager. Method 2: Manual Registry Edit
: Copy and paste the following command exactly, then press Enter : reg.exe add "HKCU\Software\Classes\CLSID\{86ca1aa0-34aa-4e8b-a509-50c905bae2a2}\InprocServer32" /f /ve
Do not enter any text or spaces. An empty value forces Windows to revert to the classic menu.