Reg Add Hkcu Software Classes Clsid 86ca1aa034aa4e8ba50950c905bae2a2 Inprocserver32 F Ve Jun 2026

: The command-line tool to add or modify Windows Registry entries.

While tools like ShellExView or specialized context menu customizers exist, this command does exactly the same thing—without needing to install extra software.

reg add "HKCU\Software\Classes\CLSID\86ca1aa0-34aa-4e8b-a509-50c905bae2a2\InprocServer32" /f /ve : The command-line tool to add or modify

: This specific 128-bit unique identifier (GUID) controls the Windows 11 modern context menu implementation.

Your desktop will briefly flash, and your taskbar will disappear for a second. Once it returns, right-click any file or folder to view the fully expanded classic menu. Pros and Cons of Restoring the Classic Menu Your desktop will briefly flash, and your taskbar

Right-click on the newly created folder, select > Key , and name this subkey: InprocServer32

The creation of such a registry entry can have several implications, including: Changes made here only affect the active user

: This is a root key containing configuration data for the currently logged-in user. Changes made here only affect the active user and do not require administrative privileges. This is a key security and functionality distinction compared to system-wide changes made under HKLM .

This guide explains how to restore the classic Windows 10 context menu in Windows 11 using a specific Registry command.

You should see a message stating: "The operation completed successfully." Step 3: Restart Windows Explorer

regsvr32 "C:\Path\To\Your\Real.dll"