It shows a ribbon across the top for rename, delete, etc. And sometimes the ribbon is on the bottom. I don't like the ribbon. How can I fix this?
It sounds like you're finding the new interface in Windows 11's File Explorer frustrating. The "ribbon" you're referring to has undergone a significant change, and what you're seeing in different locations are actually two distinct elements. Let's clarify what they are and how you can change them.
Understanding the Changes in File Explorer
What you are experiencing is a result of a major redesign in Windows 11. The traditional, large ribbon from Windows 10 has been replaced by two new, more streamlined features:
The Command Bar (at the top): This is the row of icons for actions like rename, delete, copy, and paste that you see at the top of the File Explorer window. It's a simplified version of the old ribbon.
The Context Menu (appears on right-click): When you right-click on a file or folder, a new, shorter menu appears with common actions. To see all the options you might be used to from older versions of Windows, you often have to click "Show more options" at the bottom of this menu. This is likely what you mean when you say the "ribbon is on the bottom."
Unfortunately, there is no built-in setting in Windows 11 to simply switch back to the old File Explorer design. However, you are not alone in your preference for the classic view, and there are ways to restore it.
How to Restore the Classic File Explorer Ribbon
You can get back the familiar File Explorer from Windows 10 by making a change to the Windows Registry or by using a third-party application.
Method 1: Editing the Windows Registry
This method will restore the classic File Explorer, including the full ribbon and the old right-click context menu.
Important: Editing the Windows Registry can be risky if not done correctly. It's always a good idea to back up your registry before making any changes. This change might also be reverted by future Windows updates.
Open the Registry Editor:
Press the Windows key + R to open the Run dialog.
Type
regeditand press Enter.Click "Yes" at the User Account Control prompt.
Navigate to the following location in the Registry Editor: You can copy and paste this path into the address bar at the top of the Registry Editor window:
HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Classes\CLSID\Create a new registry key:
Right-click on the
CLSIDfolder in the left-hand pane.Select New > Key.
Name the new key exactly as follows:
{86ca1aa0-34aa-4e8b-a509-50c905bae2a2}
Create another new key inside the one you just made:
Right-click on the new
{86ca1aa0-34aa-4e8b-a509-50c905bae2a2}key.Select New > Key.
Name this new key
InprocServer32.
Finalize the change:
Double-click the "(Default)" value in the right-hand pane of the
InprocServer32key.Without typing anything in the "Value data" field, click OK.
Restart your computer for the changes to take effect.
To undo this change at any time, simply delete the {86ca1aa0-34aa-4e8b-a509-50c905bae2a2} key you created in the Registry Editor and restart your computer.
It sounds like you're finding the new interface in Windows 11's File Explorer frustrating. The "ribbon" you're referring to has undergone a significant change, and what you're seeing in different locations are actually two distinct elements. Let's clarify what they are and how you can change them.
Understanding the Changes in File Explorer
What you are experiencing is a result of a major redesign in Windows 11. The traditional, large ribbon from Windows 10 has been replaced by two new, more streamlined features:
The Command Bar (at the top): This is the row of icons for actions like rename, delete, copy, and paste that you see at the top of the File Explorer window. It's a simplified version of the old ribbon.
The Context Menu (appears on right-click): When you right-click on a file or folder, a new, shorter menu appears with common actions. To see all the options you might be used to from older versions of Windows, you often have to click "Show more options" at the bottom of this menu. This is likely what you mean when you say the "ribbon is on the bottom."
Unfortunately, there is no built-in setting in Windows 11 to simply switch back to the old File Explorer design. However, you are not alone in your preference for the classic view, and there are ways to restore it.
How to Restore the Classic File Explorer Ribbon
You can get back the familiar File Explorer from Windows 10 by making a change to the Windows Registry or by using a third-party application.
Method 1: Editing the Windows Registry
This method will restore the classic File Explorer, including the full ribbon and the old right-click context menu.
Important: Editing the Windows Registry can be risky if not done correctly. It's always a good idea to back up your registry before making any changes. This change might also be reverted by future Windows updates.
Open the Registry Editor:
Press the Windows key + R to open the Run dialog.
Type
regeditand press Enter.Click "Yes" at the User Account Control prompt.
Navigate to the following location in the Registry Editor: You can copy and paste this path into the address bar at the top of the Registry Editor window:
HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Classes\CLSID\Create a new registry key:
Right-click on the
CLSIDfolder in the left-hand pane.Select New > Key.
Name the new key exactly as follows:
{86ca1aa0-34aa-4e8b-a509-50c905bae2a2}
Create another new key inside the one you just made:
Right-click on the new
{86ca1aa0-34aa-4e8b-a509-50c905bae2a2}key.Select New > Key.
Name this new key
InprocServer32.
Finalize the change:
Double-click the "(Default)" value in the right-hand pane of the
InprocServer32key.Without typing anything in the "Value data" field, click OK.
Restart your computer for the changes to take effect.
To undo this change at any time, simply delete the {86ca1aa0-34aa-4e8b-a509-50c905bae2a2} key you created in the Registry Editor and restart your computer.
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