Windows 11 Update Adds Menu Customization and Cloud Reinstall

Technology · First reported 29 Oct, 17:11 · Updated 00:39

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Microsoft is previewing changes to Windows 11’s right-click menu and a cloud-based reinstall option, while reporting on the software company’s PC-related revenue describes a decline in Windows OEM and Surface revenue.

The Windows 11 preview lets users choose, reorder and toggle right-click menu commands, including third-party extensions.
Cloud Rebuild can reinstall Windows 11 from Windows Update if the system will not boot, but the process does not retain existing applications or files.
Microsoft’s Windows OEM licensing and Surface revenue was reported at $3.6 billion, down from $4.6 billion a year earlier.

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Key facts

Preview update: KB5127936 applies to Windows 11 versions 26H2 and 25H2 and is rolling out gradually.
Right-click menu: Users can toggle commands, reorder the main menu and manage third-party extensions.
Cloud Rebuild: It can reinstall Windows 11 using an image and drivers from Windows Update; existing files and applications are not included.
Windows OEM and Surface revenue: $3.6 billion, compared with $4.6 billion a year earlier; the article reports a 22% yearly decline.
Microsoft quarterly revenue: $92.3 billion, up 19% year over year.