Reset "Open" as the default and topmost context menu entry on Windows 10

Windows 10 is a powerful operating system that offers a wide range of features and customization options. One of the most commonly used features is the context menu, which appears when you right-click on an item. The context menu provides quick access to various actions and settings related to the selected item.

By default, the "Open" option is the topmost entry in the context menu, allowing users to quickly open files, folders, and applications. However, due to various reasons, this default setting can sometimes get changed, causing inconvenience to users who are accustomed to the "Open" option being the first one.

In this article, we will guide you on how to reset the "Open" option as the default and topmost entry in the context menu on Windows 10.

Step 1: Accessing the Registry Editor

The first step is to access the Registry Editor, which is a powerful tool that allows you to modify various settings in Windows.

To open the Registry Editor, follow these steps:

1. Press the Windows key + R on your keyboard to open the Run dialog box.
2. Type regedit in the Run dialog box and press Enter. This will open the Registry Editor.

Step 2: Navigating to the ContextMenuHandlers Key

Once you have opened the Registry Editor, you need to navigate to the ContextMenuHandlers key, which contains the settings for the context menu entries.

Follow these steps to navigate to the ContextMenuHandlers key:

1. In the Registry Editor, navigate to the following path:
   HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\*\shellex\ContextMenuHandlers

Step 3: Resetting the "Open" Option

Now that you have reached the ContextMenuHandlers key, you can reset the "Open" option as the default and topmost entry in the context menu.

Follow these steps to reset the "Open" option:

1. Locate the key named {09799AFB-AD67-11d1-ABCD-00C04FC30936} in the right pane of the Registry Editor. This key represents the "Open" option.
2. Right-click on the {09799AFB-AD67-11d1-ABCD-00C04FC30936} key and select Delete from the context menu. This will remove the key.
3. Close the Registry Editor.

After following these steps, the "Open" option should be reset as the default and topmost entry in the context menu on Windows 10.

If you still don't see the "Open" option as the topmost entry, you may need to restart your computer for the changes to take effect.

We hope this article has helped you in resetting the "Open" option in the context menu on Windows 10. If you have any further questions or need additional assistance, feel free to reach out to our tech support team.

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