Microsoft is massively improving Windows 11's right-click menu — but it should have been like this from the start
'Probably has a lot to do with figuring out how to get Windows 11 working on 8GB': Microsoft debloats right-click menu in a big way, but the cynics still aren't happy.
Windows 11's right-click menu has undergone significant changes in testing, with Microsoft aiming to make it faster, cleaner, and more customizable. The menu, which appears when you right-click an item on the desktop, is now less cluttered, with fewer options appearing by default. Users can now customize the menu entries, including the option to adopt a Windows 10-style layout where top elements like cut, copy, and rename are integrated into the vertical list, removing the top panel entirely.
Users can also remove any unwanted entries from the menu. This overhaul follows previous efforts to streamline the context menu, leading to improved performance and reduced bloat. While some users are impressed with the changes, others argue that Microsoft should have introduced these modifications from the outset. Regardless, the updated right-click menu represents a marked improvement in Windows 11's user interface, addressing long-standing complaints about its sluggishness and lack of customization.
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