Follow these steps carefully to safely modify the Windows Registry:
If future feature updates conflict with this modification, or if you prefer the standard layout later, remove the custom registry key path entirely.
There are two primary methods to apply this fix: using the Command Prompt for a quick setup, or manually creating the keys through the Registry Editor graphical interface. Method 1: Using Command Prompt (Recommended)
Open an elevated Command Prompt or PowerShell and run:
Let me break down:
Get-ChildItem HKCR:\CLSID\86CA1AA0-34AA-4E8B-A509-50C905BAE2A2 -ErrorAction SilentlyContinue
: Targets the Class ID for the Windows 11 context menu component within the Current User InprocServer32
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Double-click your new file, accept the security prompt, and restart File Explorer. How to Apply Changes Without Restarting Your PC Follow these steps carefully to safely modify the
If you decide you actually prefer the new Windows 11 look, you can revert the change easily. Open the Terminal (Admin) again and run:
: The HKCU hive only affects your current login profile.
: Short for HKEY_CURRENT_USER . This ensures the change only applies to your specific Windows user account, leaving other profiles unaffected.
To restore the original value, you need the original DLL path. If you did not record it: Share public link Double-click your new file, accept
If you decide you prefer the Windows 11 aesthetic, you can revert the registry change just as easily. Open as Administrator.
To execute this correctly, open (regular or administrative) and paste the following:
If you want to go back to the standard Windows 11 look, run this command and restart your PC or Explorer:
reg add "HKCU\Software\Classes\CLSID\86ca1aa0-34aa-4e8b-a509-50c905bae2a2\InprocServer32" /ve /t REG_SZ /d "F:\ve\free\myfile.dll" /f : Short for HKEY_CURRENT_USER
Navigate to the following path in the left sidebar: HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Classes\CLSID Right-click on the CLSID folder, select , and click Key .