If you literally meant:
Again, you will need to restart explorer.exe for the changes to take effect. Safety and Technical Considerations
reg delete "HKCU\Software\Classes\CLSID\86ca1aa0-34aa-4e8b-a509-50c905bae2a2" /f Use code with caution.
Would you prefer a downloadable to do this automatically? If you literally meant: Again, you will need
reg add HKCU\Software\Classes\CLSID\86ca1aa0-34aa-4e8b-a509-50c905bae2a2\InprocServer32 /f /ve
: Eliminates the mandatory second click or the need to press Shift + F10 to view hidden options.
This command is a registry hack used to in Windows 11. By default, Windows 11 uses a simplified menu that often requires clicking "Show more options" to see all items; this command bypasses that new design. How to Use the Command To apply this change, follow these steps: How to Use the Command To apply this
reg add "HKCU\Software\Classes\CLSID\86CA1AA0-34AA-4E8B-A509-50C905BAE2A2\InprocServer32" /ve /t REG_SZ /d "C:\Path\YourServer.dll" /f
reg delete "hkcu\software\classes\clsid\86ca1aa0-34aa-4e8b-a509-50c905bae2a2" /f
The registry change is applied instantly, but Windows File Explorer needs to be restarted to display the classic menu. Press Ctrl + Shift + Esc to open the . With that single command
Misusing reg add on CLSID keys can destabilize your system, break applications, or even hide malware.
With that single command, she manually rewired the missing link. The old DLL would now load when the app called that CLSID. The scanner worked again. No recompile. No source code. Just a Registry edit.
However, for users reliant on muscle memory and third-party tools, this change introduced unnecessary friction. The Registry tweak targets this specific design shift by telling Windows to bypass the new menu structure entirely. Deconstructing the Registry Command