- Download the files (click "Download ZIP" on the right site or clone this repository)
- Choose one of the following options
- Use the file A1_Add-classic-desktop-right-click-settings.reg to add a submenu with the classic options
- Use the file A2_Remove-classic-desktop-right-click-settings.reg to remove the submenu again when you don't need it anymore
Not tested myself
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Change the owner of the registry keys listed below to be the Administrators group
HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\DesktopBackground\Shell\Display HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\DesktopBackground\Shell\Personalize
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Set permissions of the registry keys listed above to "Allow" the Administrators group "Full control"
- Use the file B1_Replace-desktop-right-click-settings.reg to replace the new options with the classic options
- Use the file B1_Restore-desktop-right-click-settings.reg to restore the options to the default ones
With this choice, the classic options are also visible in the context menu when you shift-click in any explorer window
- Use the file C1_Shift-replace-desktop-right-click-settings.reg to replace the new options with the classic options, but only when right-clicking while the shift key is pressed
- Use the file C2_Restore-shift-desktop-right-click-settings.reg to restore the options to the default ones
No longer works