This will change the Windows 11 explorer context menu back to the classic style.
Publisher’s description
What is ClassicContext?
ClassicContext by DanTheMan827 is open-source Windows software. It is written in NSIS.
Installation and requirements
The publisher provides EXE (NSIS) installers for 64-bit Windows. A silent install is possible with the installer’s documented switches.
Popularity and file types
The source code on GitHub (DanTheMan827/ClassicContext) has 2 stars.
Project description on GitHub: “Restore the classic context menus to the Windows 11 explorer.”
Pros / Cons
Pros
- Open source: the code can be inspected and built by anyone
- Documented silent install
Cons
- No native ARM64 build
- No update for more than a year
In short: ClassicContext is an open-source Windows tool for 64-bit PCs. Updates have slowed down. Administrators can deploy it unattended.
Is ClassicContext safe to download?
- The file is served by github.com, the publisher’s own domain
- The download link uses HTTPS
- A SHA256 hash is published, so you can verify the file:
8F3CFDBA673E389BDDCB67B8C6FFDBDA137DBA8A1EBCFFAC8D3F86A569F29B1C· Open the VirusTotal report for this hash - The link has not been checked yet
- The source code is public
- ExeAtlas does not host, wrap or modify installers
Related guide: How to check a file’s SHA256 hash on Windows
Recent versions
All 1 versions ›| Version | Date | Size | Files |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1.0.1Latest | March 21, 2022 | — | 64-bit EXE (NSIS) |
Install from the command line
Silent install ›winget install --id DanTheMan827.ClassicContext -eClassicContext.exe /SRelated guide: How to use winget: install and update apps
Information
- Publisher
- DanTheMan827
- Licence
- MIT License
- Price
- Free
- Source code
- github.com/DanTheMan827/ClassicContext
- Written in
- NSIS
- Requires
- Windows 11 / 10
- Architecture
- 64-bit
- Installer
- EXE (NSIS)
- Version
- 1.0.1
- Released
- March 21, 2022
- Added to the catalogue
- March 21, 2022
- Versions listed
- 1
- GitHub stars
- 2
- GitHub forks
- 1
- winget ID
- DanTheMan827.ClassicContext
Ratings and reviews
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Frequently asked questions
Is ClassicContext free?
Yes. ClassicContext is open-source software under the MIT License licence.
Is ClassicContext safe to download?
The download comes from github.com, which belongs to the publisher; ExeAtlas does not host or change the file. Compare its SHA256 hash with the one shown here, or open the VirusTotal report for that hash.
How do I install ClassicContext with winget?
Open PowerShell or Windows Terminal and run the winget command shown on this page. winget downloads the official installer and checks its SHA256 hash before running it.
Can ClassicContext be installed silently?
Yes. The silent install page lists the exact command for each installer.
Does ClassicContext run on ARM (Windows on Arm)?
There is no ARM64 build; Windows 11 on Arm can run the 64-bit version through emulation.
