Windows 11 KB5127936 update adds customizable right-click menu

Microsoft published the optional preview update KB5127936 on October 28 for builds 26200.9818 and 26300.9818 of Windows 11. The package brings a redesigned context menu that works faster and minimizes clutter. Users can now choose which commands and app extensions appear in the main menu through a new section under Settings > Personalization > Context menu. Microsoft also notes that users can still access the legacy Windows 10-style menu by holding Shift while right-clicking.

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Because Microsoft is rolling this feature out gradually, installing the update may not enable the new menu immediately. The update also introduces a Cloud Rebuild option that uses a Windows image and downloads drivers via Windows Update. Other changes include Dark Mode support for folder options, grouped privacy settings for camera and location, and a uniform layout for file information in search results. Microsoft is also automatically enabling memory integrity (HVCI) for users who have not manually disabled it, a security feature that can impact gaming performance. This update also fixes bugs related to Smart App Control, Remote Desktop, and audio output on some AMD graphics cards.