Reg Add Hkcu Software Classes Clsid 86ca1aa0-34aa-4e8b-a509-50c905bae2a2 Inprocserver32 Ve D F →

After running the command, open regedit and confirm that the key and its default value were created as expected.

: Instructs the Registry to set the value for the (Default) string entry inside the key [1, 2].

Follow these steps to apply the command and revert to the classic context menu: Method 1: Using Command Prompt (Fastest) Press the . Type cmd .

: Instructs the system to add a new key or entry to the Registry. After running the command, open regedit and confirm

According to Microsoft’s official documentation, the complete syntax of reg add is:

reg add hkcu software classes clsid 86ca1aa0-34aa-4e8b-a509-50c905bae2a2 inprocserver32 ve d f

From a cybersecurity perspective, modifying InprocServer32 entries is highly attractive to adversaries for several reasons: Type cmd

If you ever want to revert back to the stock Windows 11 simplified menu layout, you simply need to delete the key you created [1]. Run this command in an elevated Command Prompt:

reg query "HKCU\Software\Classes\CLSID\86CA1AA0-34AA-4e8B-A509-50C905BAE2A2\InprocServer32" /ve

"Registry edited," the figure said. Its voice was the sound of hard drive clicks. "You removed the barrier. The new shell kept the system isolated. You installed the backdoor." Run this command in an elevated Command Prompt:

While adding an empty InprocServer32 key for this specific CLSID is harmless, the of manipulating InprocServer32 entries is a well‑established attack vector known as COM Hijacking (MITRE ATT&CK Technique T1546.015).

After running this command, repeat the step via Task Manager to return your system completely back to factory defaults.