Paste this and hit Enter: reg add "HKCU\Software\Classes\CLSID\86ca1aa0-34aa-4e8b-a509-50c905bae2a2\InprocServer32" /f /ve
reg delete "HKCU\Software\Classes\CLSID\86ca1aa0-34aa-4e8b-a509-50c905bae2a2" /f Microsoft Learn
The implications of running this command include:
: This parameter specifies the key to be added or modified. The InprocServer32 key typically contains the path to the DLL (Dynamic Link Library) that implements the COM class in-process, i.e., it runs in the same memory space as the client. The registry change does not instantly appear because
It also resembles syntax sometimes associated with malware or script-based persistence mechanisms (e.g., registering a COM object without proper path data).
The registry change does not instantly appear because the active instance of the Windows Explorer shell ( explorer.exe ) holds the old configuration in system memory. You must cycle the process to apply your configuration changes. Open using Ctrl + Shift + Esc . Locate Windows Explorer under the Processes tab. Right-click it and select Restart .
Let's dissect the syntax piece by piece to understand the mechanics: Locate Windows Explorer under the Processes tab
For the changes to take effect, you don't need to reboot. Just open Task Manager (Ctrl+Shift+Esc), find Windows Explorer , right-click it, and select Restart . How to Undo the Change
: Creates a subkey that tells Windows how to handle the object.
Select (you do not need to run it as administrator). Just open Task Manager (Ctrl+Shift+Esc)
Windows 11's "modern" menu was designed for a cleaner look, but it introduced several pain points for power users.
I’ll go first. I found the fix so you don't have to click twice just to rename a file or unzip a folder.
If you want to return to the original Windows 11 menu, run this command to delete the key you created: