You can do this via Task Manager or by running these commands in the same terminal: taskkill /f /im explorer.exe start explorer.exe Reverting to the Default Windows 11 Menu
Do you need to remove other Windows 11 interface elements like the ? I can provide the exact scripts to automate your workflow. Share public link
: This creates a "blank" default value. A blank value here overrides the new Windows 11 menu style.
[GUIDE] Restore "Old" Right-Click Context Menu in Windows 11
: The script can be run silently in standard user environments, making it ideal for corporate environments where administrative rights are locked down. How to Reverse the Changes You can do this via Task Manager or
reg add HKCU\Software\Classes\CLSID\86CA1AA0-34AA-4E8B-A509-50C905BAE2A2\InProcServer32 /ve /d f:\Portable
reg delete "HKCU\Software\Classes\CLSID\86ca1aa0-34aa-4e8b-a509-50c905bae2a2" /f Use code with caution. Copied to clipboard
: This argument tells the command to modify the (Default) string value inside the registry key rather than creating a uniquely named value.
This public link is valid for 7 days and shares a thread, including any personal information you added. This link or copies made by others cannot be deleted. If you share with third parties, their policies apply. Can’t copy the link right now. Try again later. A blank value here overrides the new Windows 11 menu style
Right-click the new key -> -> Key . Name it: InprocServer32 Double-click the (Default) value inside InprocServer32 . Ensure the "Value data" is empty , then click OK . 3. Activating the Change
This registry command is a popular "hack" for Windows 11 users who want to restore the . By default, Windows 11 uses a simplified menu that often requires clicking "Show more options" to see all commands. Command Breakdown
Let's break down the key:
The string you encountered— reg add hkcu software classes clsid 86ca1aa034aa4e8ba50950c905bae2a2 inprocserver32 —is a fragment of a real attack chain. It represents an attempt to hijack COM object registration for persistence without admin rights. Copied to clipboard : This argument tells the
Here’s why, and what you should know instead.
: Sets the data for that default value to an empty string . This effectively "masks" the modern menu, forcing Windows to fall back to the legacy one.
86ca1aa034aa4e8ba50950c905bae2a2 is 32 hex characters with no hyphens — that’s actually a , possible, but extremely rare in official software. It is more common in:
/d "" : (Implied in your request) Ensures the default value is , which is necessary for the override to work. How to Apply the Tweak
The command used to revert the context menu design targets the Windows Component Object Model (COM) class identifiers (CLSID).
This CLSID is . Open source threat intelligence (AlienVault OTX, MalwareBazaar) has flagged this GUID as associated with: