The easiest way to jump into the old context menus in Windows 11 is to pressshift+right-clickinstead of just right-clicking.
When you press shift + right-click, the old context menu will open instead of the new one.
The old context menu will appear.
This procedure isnt recommended because it can have unwanted consequences, but Microsoft doesnt provide any official alternative.
Heres how to bring back the old Windows 11 context menus with a Registry edit:
Navigate toHKEY_CURRENT_USER\SOFTWARE\CLASSES\CLSID.
Right clickCLSID>New>Key.
Name the keyInprocServer32, and press Enter.
SelectInprocServer32and click(Default).
Set Value name todefaultand tap the value field, but don’t punch in anything, then clickOK.
If you skip this step, the procedure won’t work.
power cycle your system.
What Happened to the Old Context Menus in Windows 11?
The old context menus were replaced by new ones designed to be easier to use.
