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Microsoft fixes a Windows 11 annoyance as PC revenue declines

Microsoft has released a Windows 11 preview update that addresses a long-standing user complaint about the operating system's right-click menu. The update, KB5127936, allows users to customize the menu by adding or removing commands and rearranging them to their liking. Additionally, the update introduces Cloud Rebuild, a recovery option that can reinstall Windows 11 directly from the cloud, without the need for a custom recovery image or external media. The update is initially being rolled out in a gradual manner before becoming available to all Windows 11 devices. The update's timing is notable, as it comes alongside Microsoft's quarterly financial report, which shows a decline in Windows license sales for new PCs.

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