Microsoft is rolling out a Windows 11 preview update, KB5127936, that adds a "customize menu" button to the right-click menu. Users can toggle built-in commands such as Send To and Create Shortcut on or off, rearrange items on the main menu, and choose which third-party extensions appear in the main menu or submenus. The update is cumulative for Windows 11 versions 26H2 and 25H2. It will roll out gradually before reaching all Windows 11 devices after general availability.
The update also previews Cloud Rebuild, a recovery option that can reinstall Windows 11 from the cloud when a PC fails to boot. Cloud Rebuild pulls the Windows 11 image and needed system drivers from Windows Update, so users do not need a custom recovery image or external media. According to the report, Microsoft classifies Cloud Rebuild as a recovery option, but it works more like a fresh install than a repair. Existing applications and files are not included. Users concerned about data security can sanitize their system drives before reinstalling.
The announcement came alongside Microsoft's quarterly financial report. CFO Amy Hood said, according to a call transcript cited in the report, "Windows OEM revenue was below expectations and