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Thatcherw
Mar 02, 2026Iron Contributor
How to globally restore the old compact context menu in Windows 11?
In some applications, the old white compact right-click menu can still be seen, displaying more options in a dense layout. Is there a way to forcibly enable this old menu in all windows (especially File Explorer), instead of the new one?
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- GordonyIron Contributor
The old white compact right-click menu in Windows, often referred to as the classic context menu, has been replaced by the newer, streamlined menu in recent Windows versions (like Windows 11). However, some users prefer the classic menu because it displays more options in a denser layout.