Windows 11 users who’ve struggled to navigate and use the right-click menu in File Explorer now finally have some relief. With the November Patch Tuesday Windows update, you’re now able to customize the menu to add and remove specific commands and apps so that only your favorites appear.
What happened
With the November Patch Tuesday Windows update, you’re now able to customize the menu to add and remove specific commands and apps so that only your favorites appear.
Where the sources line up
As usual, the monthly update is mandatory, which means it should automatically download and install on your PC. To check, head to Settings and select Windows Update. If the latest update — labeled “2026-11 Security Update (KB5132061) (26300. 9974)” -– pops up as installed with a pending restart, just reboot your computer. Otherwise, click the button to check for updates and allow it to download and install.
Practical impact for readers
One caveat: Microsoft’s monthly updates fully support Windows 11 26H2 and 25H2. But support for 24H2 ended last month, at least for the Home and Pro editions. Windows 11 24H2 Enterprise and Education will continue to get monthly security updates, though not regular non-security preview updates, while Windows 11 23H2 Enterprise and Education will receive no more updates after this month.
Who should pay attention now
If you use Windows 11 Home or Pro, be sure you upgrade your system to 26H2 to continue receiving the necessary support and updates.
What is still unclear
The context-sensitive right-click menu is a handy way to quickly access key settings, features, and apps, both in File Explorer and on the desktop. But there’s always been a flaw in its basic design. The more apps you install, the more cluttered and disorganized the menu becomes. That was especially problematic in previous versions of Windows. The old-style, classic menu would grow so long that it would be difficult to navigate and let you find the item you wanted.
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