49 answers. Sort by: Most helpful. EmilyS726. 236K • Independent Advisor. Feb 29, 2024, 8:57 AM. Hello, this is Emily. I echo you, Microsoft Learn Fixing the Windows 11 Context Menu - Wolfgang Ziegler
Fortunately, a simple registry modification can restore the classic, full-sized context menu without needing to click "Show more options" every time. This article breaks down the command: reg add HKCU\Software\Classes\CLSID\86ca1aa0-34aa-4e8b-a509-50c905bae2a2\InprocServer32 /ve /d "" /f What Does This Registry Command Actually Do?
reg add "HKCU\Software\Classes\CLSID\86ca1aa0-34aa-4e8b-a509-50c905bae2a2\InprocServer32" /ve /d "" /f
If you suspect that this command is being used maliciously, monitor your system's registry for unusual modifications. You can use tools like:
When Windows 11 attempts to load the modern context menu, it looks for the InprocServer32
Possible reasons (malicious or legitimate):
Have questions about COM registration or registry editing? Drop a comment below.
49 answers. Sort by: Most helpful. EmilyS726. 235K • Independent Advisor. Feb 29, 2024, 8:57 AM. Hello, this is Emily. I echo you, Microsoft Learn Fixing the Windows 11 Context Menu - Wolfgang Ziegler
Open again.
Problems and risks
In those cases, the CLSID is known and documented by the software vendor.
: Restores instant access to third-party app shortcuts (like WinRAR, 7-Zip, Notepad++, or graphics drivers).
49 answers. Sort by: Most helpful. EmilyS726. 236K • Independent Advisor. Feb 29, 2024, 8:57 AM. Hello, this is Emily. I echo you, Microsoft Learn Fixing the Windows 11 Context Menu - Wolfgang Ziegler
Fortunately, a simple registry modification can restore the classic, full-sized context menu without needing to click "Show more options" every time. This article breaks down the command: reg add HKCU\Software\Classes\CLSID\86ca1aa0-34aa-4e8b-a509-50c905bae2a2\InprocServer32 /ve /d "" /f What Does This Registry Command Actually Do?
reg add "HKCU\Software\Classes\CLSID\86ca1aa0-34aa-4e8b-a509-50c905bae2a2\InprocServer32" /ve /d "" /f
If you suspect that this command is being used maliciously, monitor your system's registry for unusual modifications. You can use tools like: 49 answers
When Windows 11 attempts to load the modern context menu, it looks for the InprocServer32
Possible reasons (malicious or legitimate):
Have questions about COM registration or registry editing? Drop a comment below. 236K • Independent Advisor
49 answers. Sort by: Most helpful. EmilyS726. 235K • Independent Advisor. Feb 29, 2024, 8:57 AM. Hello, this is Emily. I echo you, Microsoft Learn Fixing the Windows 11 Context Menu - Wolfgang Ziegler
Open again.
Problems and risks
In those cases, the CLSID is known and documented by the software vendor.
: Restores instant access to third-party app shortcuts (like WinRAR, 7-Zip, Notepad++, or graphics drivers).