Windows 11 Context Menu Switch Files

Although Windows 11 wants to simplify the way you handle the computer and access files, many of us are still having some issues getting around from time to time. Blame it on habit, but one of the most controversial changes is the context menu, which truth be told, many users are unhappy with.

Windows 11 Context Menu Switch Files is a tool that can bring the old context menu to the new operating system.

This is not an application per se, but rather two registry files that enable you to switch between the classic and new menu. Since they have the role of modifying registry files, it is highly advisable that you create a backup before proceeding.

As you probably already hinted, to change the context menu for File Explorer and Desktop, you need to click the corresponding registry file and accept the admin permission popup. In case you are unable to view the desired context menu, then rebooting the machine usually does the trick.

You can still access the specific context menu for Windows 11  by accessing the “Show more options” on the right-click menu. While all the file managing options - rename, copy, cut, delete, properties, etc - are still there, they are rather confusing to navigate. The procedure seems like an extra, unnecessary step and this is why many prefer the arrangement and display of Windows 10 context menu.

The tool can come in handy if you already upgraded to Windows 11, as the context menu here can be confusing for most users. In the eventuality that you would like to have the old, classic menu on Windows 11 of Windows 10, then perhaps you can consider giving Windows 11 Context Menu Switch Files a try.