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How to customize the navigation panel in Windows 11

Modify CLSID keys in

Computer\HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Classes\CLSID\

for example:

Home folder: {f874310e-b6b7-47dc-bc84-b9e6b38f5903}
Recycle bin: {645FF040-5081-101B-9F08-00AA002F954E}

Values

There are two important values:

  • SortOrderIndex: Where in the sidebar it will appear, the smaller the number the higher the entry. (<=64 top, next to home; >64 bottom)
  • System.IsPinnedToNameSpaceTree: Show/Hide entry
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