To access the old right-click context menu, you can either select the Show more options using your mouse or press Shift + F10 after selecting an item.
Why did Microsoft adjust the right-click context menu?
The simple answer to this is that Microsoft tries to achieve optimal aesthetics in Windows 11 while enhancing performance. The new context menu is designed to provide fewer options that are usually useful to users. Other options like Open and Open are grouped together. This article will focus on how to make Windows 11 right-click show all options by default. Follow along as we discuss this.
How can I make Windows 11 right-click show all options by default?
1. Edit Windows Registry
If you don’t want to restart your PC, you can just restart the Windows Explorer process by doing the following:
2. Run Command Prompt
This method will achieve the same results as modifying the registry, but it doesn’t require any user input.
How can I restore new context menu options?
By now, you should be able to switch between the new context menu and show all options. If you need more tricks, do not hesitate to learn how to disable Windows 11’s Show More Options Menu. Before you go, let’s know if this works for you. Did you solve it using another method? If so, we’ll love to hear it. Please share in the comments section below.
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