Reg Add Hkcu Software Classes Clsid 86ca1aa0-34aa-4e8b-a509-50c905bae2a2 Inprocserver32 F Ve =link= Link

The command reg add ... /f /ve on an InprocServer32 key is a quick way to wipe the default registration path of a COM component for the current user. It is a niche but occasionally useful administrative technique. As with any registry operation, caution and backups are strongly advised.

Save this as add_clsid.reg and run it as Administrator (double-click or use regedit /s).

To apply this change, run the following command in a Windows Command Prompt with administrative privileges:

Locate , right-click it, and select Restart . How to Undo the Changes The command reg add

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This specific ID refers to the starting point of the Windows 11 "Compact" or "Modern" context menu.

Windows 11 Productivity Hack: Bring Back the Classic Menu As with any registry operation, caution and backups

Press Enter to execute.

reg add "HKCU\Software\Classes\CLSID\86CA1AA0-34AA-4e8b-A509-50C905BAE2A2\InprocServer32" /ve /f

: This switch forces the command to execute without prompting for confirmation, automatically overwriting any existing keys or values. How to Undo the Changes This public link

If you decide you actually prefer the Windows 11 look, or if a future update makes the old menu buggy, run this command to restore the default settings:

Press . You will see a message stating "The operation completed successfully."