Windows 11’s next update fixes the thing I’ve hated since 2021, and you can turn it on today
Less is more, and Microsoft has learned their lesson
Microsoft has released an optional update for Windows 11 that addresses a long-standing pain point for power users - the slow and cluttered right-click menu. Introduced in October 2021, the legacy right-click menu was replaced by a Show more options button, which often caused delays and added unnecessary steps. The new optional update, KB5127936, aims to fix these issues by speeding up the right-click menu and reducing its clutter.
Users can manually enable the update using the ViVeTool, a free, open-source tool on GitHub. After installing the update and restarting the system, the right-click menu appears significantly faster, with a 50ms build time compared to over 200ms in the previous version. The menu now contains only essential entries, grouped under an App extensions sub menu, increasing usability and reducing desktop clutter. While some users may prefer retaining certain options, the Customize menu option allows for personalization.
Microsoft is gradually rolling out this update, and not all users may see the new menu immediately. However, for those who have enabled it, the update feels like a significant improvement in the snappiness, cleanliness, and overall performance of Windows 11.
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