Windows 10: How to Restore Classic Ribbon in File Manager after Windows 11 update -- regedit fix...

After successfully using the regedit fix below, after last week's windows 11 update, I no longer see the classic ribbon. This new file manager is so dysfunctional for me that I will downgrade back to windows 10 if there is no fix. Very frustrating. Anyone know how to do this?Thanks for your help,NancyTo restore the classic ribbon to the File Explorer interface, type “regedit” into the Windows 11 search tool and select Regedit from the search results. Using the left-hand window, navigate to this key, as shown in Figure B.HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Shell Ex

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How to fix/restore regedit to default?

Hello. I need help how to restore regedit back to its default settings.

I didn't know registry editor is very sensitive that a small change can have huge impact on my computer's functionality.

So here's what happened, I was trying to fix a different issue (can't run a specific .exe file) when I bumped into one of the suggested fix (making some small change in regedit)

So I was trying to follow step from: Can't open .EXE files in Windows 7 or Windows Vista

[*]Click the Startbutton and type regedit in the Search box
[*]Right-click Regedit.exe in the returned list and click Run as administrator
[*]Browse to the following registry key:

HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\.exe

[*]With .exe selected, right-click (Default) and click Modify…
[*]Change the Value data: to exefile
[*]Browse to and then click on the following registry key:

HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\exefile

[*]With exefileselected, right-click (Default) and click Modify…
[*]Change the Value data: to "%1" %* (THIS IS WHERE I MADE A MISTAKE)
[*]Browse to and then click on the following registry key:

KEY_CLASSES_ROOT\exefile\shell\open

[*]With openselected, right-click (Default) and click Modify…
[*]Change the Value data: to "%1" %*
[*]Close the Registry Editor and restart your PC

Now, I can't open regedit.exe or any .exe files.

I'm getting the error: Windows can't opent this file

Your help would be greatly appreciated!

 

Restoring Windows 10 Ribbon on Win 11

I have same issue on w11 22h2

Reg key suggestion is also not working to restore the Windows Explorer Ribbon

 

Classic menu alternative to Ribbon?

Will users have the option to choose between the classic menu and the @#$% Ribbon when it comes to File Explorer and other apps? The Ribbon is *the* reason I moved away from MS Office after using it for many years.

MS, the Ribbon is a deal breaker!