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
- Download the File
- Click the download link above for your preferred option
- Most users want the "Disable" version to show the full menu immediately
- Save to Desktop
- Save the
.reg
file to your desktop for easy access
- Save the
- 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
- Double-click the downloaded
- 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
- Clean Up
- Delete the downloaded
.reg
file from your desktop (optional)
- Delete the downloaded
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!
Reference:
https://www.elevenforum.com/t/disable-show-more-options-context-menu-in-windows-11.1589/