Microsoft rolls out optional KB5127936 update with faster Windows 11 context menus
The October 28, 2026 optional release lets users turn built-in commands, app extensions and icon rows on or off in the right-click menu.
Microsoft released the KB5127936 non-security feature update for Windows 11 on October 28, 2026, as an optional release that overhauls the right-click context menu. According to windowscentral.com, the company says the new menus open faster, are less cluttered and are more customizable.
The update gives users control over what appears in the menu. Built-in Windows commands such as Send to and Create shortcut can be toggled on or off, and users can decide whether app extensions sit in the main menu, in a submenu, or are hidden entirely.
Cut, Copy, Paste, Rename, Delete and Share can now be displayed directly in the menu rather than as a row of icons, and Properties has been moved to the bottom of the context menu.
The same release also brings the new Xbox task view interface, along with updates to File Explorer and Windows Settings.
Microsoft is rolling the features out gradually. Users who want them sooner must enable the “Get the latest updates as soon as they’re available” toggle.
Background
Windows 11 context menus have long been described as slow, cluttered and confusing. The changes are part of Microsoft’s ongoing “Windows K2” effort to address user complaints about core OS features.
Quick answers
Is KB5127936 a security update?
No. Microsoft released KB5127936 as a non-security, optional feature update for Windows 11 on October 28, 2026.
How do I get the new context menus sooner?
The features roll out gradually. Enabling the “Get the latest updates as soon as they’re available” toggle makes them arrive sooner.
Can I hide app extensions from the context menu?
Yes. Users can place app extensions in the main menu or a submenu, or hide the app extensions submenu.