The minimalist design, while aiming for consistency, makes common commands like “Copy” and “Properties” harder to access, frustrating many users. As more people experience Windows 11, reactions vary—some feel nostalgic, while others are upset about these UI choices. The new design also omits familiar options like “Refresh” and “New” on the desktop. Fortunately, the classic menu can be restored with a simple registry edit or pre-made registry files.
1. Disable ‘Show More Options’ from Registry Editor Using CMD
Changing the Registry Editor lets you directly adjust Windows settings, like the right-click menu. By tweaking registry values, you can turn off “Show More Options” to immediately return to the classic menu. It’s wise to back up the registry first so you can restore it if necessary. If you don’t want to use commands, download the bat files, then run them as an administrator to enable or disable the old classic context menu.
2. Disable ‘Show More Options’ Using WinAero Tweaker
WinAero Tweaker is a useful tool for Windows that helps you bring back the old right-click menu. It turns off the “Show More Options” feature, letting you see all the commands right away when you right-click, which makes it easier to navigate files.
