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| ====== Setup ====== | ====== Setup ====== | ||
| ===== Tweaks ===== | ===== Tweaks ===== | ||
| + | ==== Context Menu ==== | ||
| + | Yes, the classic {86ca1aa0-34aa-4e8b-a509-50c905bae2a2} registry tweak is broken in the latest Windows 11 updates (26H2 and November 2026 updates like KB5127936 / KB5132061). Microsoft introduced a redesigned, customizable context menu engine that completely ignores that legacy registry key. | ||
| + | Depending on whether you want to force the old menu back or adapt the new one, you have three working options: | ||
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| + | 1. Force the Classic Menu Back Using ViVeTool (Workaround) | ||
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| + | Because the new context menu engine overrides the registry, you must disable the new context menu feature ID first so Windows recognizes your registry tweak again. | ||
| + | 1. Download ViVeTool from the official ViVeTool GitHub releases page and extract the ZIP file to a folder (e.g., C: | ||
| + | 2. Open Terminal (Admin) or Command Prompt (Admin) and navigate to that folder (e.g., cd C: | ||
| + | 3. Run the following command to disable the new context menu engine:cmd | ||
| + | vivetool /disable / | ||
| + | Use code with caution. | ||
| + | 4. Ensure the classic registry key is still applied by running:cmd | ||
| + | reg add " | ||
| + | Use code with caution. | ||
| + | 5. Restart your PC for the change to take effect. | ||
| + | (Note: Future Windows feature updates may re-enable this feature ID, requiring you to run the ViVeTool command again.) | ||
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| + | 2. Use the New Built-in Customization Settings (No Third-Party Tools) | ||
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| + | Microsoft replaced the old workaround with native controls designed to reduce the need for the legacy menu. | ||
| + | • Open Menu Settings: Go to Settings > Personalization > Context menu. | ||
| + | • Move App Extensions to Top Level: Enable the option to show third-party app commands directly on the main right-click menu instead of burying them in an App Extensions submenu. | ||
| + | • Restore Missing Commands: Toggle on commands that are hidden by default, such as Send to, Print, Create shortcut, Copy as path, and Rotate image. | ||
| + | • Re-enable "Show more options": | ||
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| + | 3. Quick Keyboard Shortcut (Zero Setup) | ||
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| + | If you prefer not to use third-party tools like ViVeTool, holding Shift + Right-Click on any file, folder, or desktop area still bypasses the modern menu and immediately opens the classic Windows 10 context menu. | ||
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| ==== Disable Copilot ==== | ==== Disable Copilot ==== | ||
| === Windows 11 Pro/ | === Windows 11 Pro/ | ||