Solved Make the old File Explorer context menu the default right click menu?


TVeblen

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In File Explorer, when I right click on a file or folder, the NEW context menu has NO options I would normally use.
If I click "Show More Options" the OLD context menu comes up which has more of the options I use.
Can I get the OLD context menu to be the default right click option?
 

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Disable "Show more options" context menu in Windows 11 Tutorial

This tutorial will show you how to enable or disable having to click on "Show more options" to see the full context menu for your account or all users in Windows 11. When you right click on an item in Windows 11, you will see a new modern condensed context menu with Show more options...
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TVeblen said:
Can I get the OLD context menu to be the default right click option?
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You can disable the new menu with the tutorial above, of you can get the old full context menu directly if you hold down the Shift key when you right-click.
 

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The registry edit did the trick. Thanks!

I saw that tutorial when I was searching, but the title was counterintuitive. It sounds like I'm disabling the thing I'm looking for: the "More Options" you get when you click on Show More Options.
 

My Computers

System One System Two

  • OS
    Windows 11 Pro 23H2
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    Manufacturer/Model
    Self Built
    CPU
    Intel i7-13700K
    Motherboard
    MSI PRO Z790-A WiFi
    Memory
    Corsair Vengence 5600 - 32GB
    Graphics Card(s)
    MSI RTX3060 Ventus 2x 12GB
    Sound Card
    On board - Realtek ALC4080
    Monitor(s) Displays
    LG 27GL850
    Screen Resolution
    2560 x 1440
    Hard Drives
    WD Black SN850X Nvme - 1TB
    WD Black 6TB HDD 256MB cache CMR
    WD Black 6TB HDD 128MB cache CMR
    PSU
    Corsair RM850x
    Case
    Fractal Design - Define 7
    Cooling
    Deepcool AK400
    Keyboard
    MS KC0405
    Mouse
    MS Model 1113 / MS Wireless Mobile Mouse 3500
    Internet Speed
    940 Mbps
    Browser
    Firefox
    Antivirus
    Windows Security
    Other Info
    I have a Case Speaker!
    I have a Blueray Disk drive!
  • Operating System
    Windows 10 Pro 22H2
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    Self Built
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    i7-9700K
    Motherboard
    Asus Prime Z390-A
    Memory
    Corsair Vengence 32GB
    Graphics card(s)
    EVGA GTX1060
    Sound Card
    On Board
    Monitor(s) Displays
    Acer 27"
    Screen Resolution
    1920 x 1080
    Hard Drives
    WD Black Nvme 500GB
    Toshiba X300 5TB
    PSU
    Corsair RM850x
    Case
    Antec P101 Silent
    Cooling
    CoolerMaster Hyper T4
    Mouse
    Logitec M-U0007
    Keyboard
    MS KC0405
    Internet Speed
    940 Mbps
    Browser
    Firefox
    Antivirus
    Avast!
    Other Info
    I have a Case Speaker!
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