Windows 11’s new faster and customizable context menus are now rolling out
Microsoft has begun rolling out redesigned context menus for Windows 11 through the KB5127936 optional update, delivering a faster and more customizable right-click experience. The updated menus open more quickly while reducing visual clutter, giving users greater control over which commands and app extensions appear in their context menus.
The overhaul represents a significant quality-of-life improvement for Windows 11, addressing long-standing user feedback about context menu performance and overwhelming options. By allowing users to customize which commands and app extensions display, Microsoft aims to streamline workflows while maintaining flexibility for power users who rely on context menu shortcuts.
KB5127936 is available as an optional release, meaning Windows 11 users can choose to install it rather than waiting for it to be bundled into a mandatory security update. The rollout appears to be gradual, with the update becoming generally available this month.