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How to Disable Show More Options on Windows 11 [2 Ways]
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Updated onFebruary 14, 2024
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More and more people are experiencing the new and improved Microsoft operating system, but it seems like some of them still prefer the old school design.
There is no doubt that the new context menu brings up impressive consistency to Windows 11.
If we think about Windows 10, the fact that each application had its own context menu elements created a serious mess for some people.
From theWindows 11 transparent taskbarto round corners, this OS is a masterpiece. In this matter, worldwide users are interested in discovering how to quickly disable the Windows 11 Show More Options menu.
The process is pretty simple, so if you’re in the same boat, make sure you check this guide entirely because it is dedicated only to you!
How can I disable the Windows 11 Show More Options Menu?
Disable show more options using Command Prompt
Command Prompt is a very handy and helpful built-in app on your OS that helps you communicate with it. You can use cmd to disable the show more options menu on Windows 11 in just a few simple steps:
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Hit theWindowskey to open theStart Menu.
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Typecmdin the search box to search forCommand Prompt.
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Right click on the first result and selectRun as Administrator.
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In the opened window, input the following command:reg add HKCU\Software\Classes\CLSID{86ca1aa0-34aa-4e8b-a509-50c905bae2a2}\InprocServer32 /ve /d "" /f
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PressEnter. Command Prompt will now execute your command.
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Restart your PC.
Revert File Explorer to the old look
So, these are the already tested methods you can try to disable the Windows 11 Show More Options menu. As you can see, both processes are pretty simple and don’t consume time.
Because it is always important to keep your system safe, we strongly recommend also checking thebest security & privacy features in Windows 11.
Before you leave, don’t hesitate to check our guide on how to get back theold right-click menu in Windows 11.
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Radu Tyrsina
Radu Tyrsina has been a Windows fan ever since he got his first PC, a Pentium III (a monster at that time).
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Prior to founding Windows Report, this particular curiosity about digital content enabled him to grow a number of sites that helped hundreds of millions reach faster the answer they’re looking for.
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