How to Disable Windows 11's "Show More Options" Context Menu

  Windows 11 introduced a new condensed context menu that hides most options behind a "Show more options" button. This extra click can be frustrating for power users who frequently access context menu items.

The Problem

When you right-click on files or folders in Windows 11, you see a simplified menu with limited options. To access familiar options like "Cut," "Copy," "Properties," or third-party app integrations, you must click "Show more options" or press Shift+F10.

Quick Solution: Download Registry Files

The easiest way to restore the full context menu is using pre-made registry files.

Download Links

To Disable "Show More Options" (Recommended)
📁 Download: Disable_Show_more_options.reg

To Re-enable "Show More Options" (Restore Default)
📁 Download: Enable_Show_more_options.reg

Step-by-Step Instructions

1. Download the File
   • Click the download link above for your preferred option
   • Most users want the "Disable" version to show the full menu immediately
2. Save to Desktop
   • Save the .reg file to your desktop for easy access
3. Apply the Fix
   • Double-click the downloaded .reg file
   • Click "Run" when Windows asks for permission
   • Click "Yes" on the User Account Control (UAC) prompt
   • Click "Yes" to confirm the registry modification
   • Click "OK" on the success message
4. Restart Explorer
   • Press Ctrl+Shift+Esc to open Task Manager
   • Find "Windows Explorer" in the Processes tab
   • Right-click it and select "Restart"
   • Alternative: Sign out and sign back in
5. Clean Up
   • Delete the downloaded .reg file from your desktop (optional)

Result

After applying the fix, right-clicking will immediately show the full context menu with all options visible, just like Windows 10. No more extra clicks needed!

Context menu (right-click menu) Before and After Disabling "Show More Options"

   

Reference:
https://www.elevenforum.com/t/disable-show-more-options-context-menu-in-windows-11.1589/