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Currently using Windows 11, Version 10.0.26100 Build 26100
When right-clicking on the desktop or in file explorer, the "new" tab for creating new folders/text documents/etc. is entirely gone. Things I have tried so far::
--Task manager, restarted Windows Explorer
--sfc \scannow w/restart
--DISM w/restart
--Restored File Explorer to default settings
Things I tried that I found online claiming to resolve the issue::
--Added key named "UseExperience" under Computer\HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\ImmersiveShell\Launcher
--Added DWORD (32-bit) named "New" under Computer\HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\Directory\Background\shellex\ContextMenuHandlers with the value {D969A300-E7FF-11d0-A93B-00A0C90F2719}
Unsure where to go from here, any assistance would be greatly appreciated.
Answer accepted by question author
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Hi,
To add New context menu, you check this:
https://www.elevenforum.com/t/add-or-remove-new-context-menu-in-windows-11.6752/
For adding individual default items under it, here is the correct Registry keys:
https://www.elevenforum.com/t/add-or-remove-default-items-on-new-context-menu-in-windows-11.10362/
Disclaimer: ElevenForum is a non-Microsoft site created by a Windows MVP. The information is reliable, but be careful with ads. Research any product before downloading.
I removed the two Registry Editor entries in my initial post:
Key "UseExperience" under Computer\HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\ImmersiveShell\Launcher --DWORD (32-bit) named "New" under Computer\HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\Directory\Background\shellex\ContextMenuHandlers with the value {D969A300-E7FF-11d0-A93B-00A0C90F2719}
Followed both articles you posted, and installed relevant files in order, and this worked. Thank you for the time and the quick response!
