Microsoft has released a new optional preview update for Windows 11 users on versions 25H2 and 26H2. The package, labeled KB5127936, packs a total of 41 changes and fixes, combining new features with solutions to long-standing system complaints.

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The right-click menu gets personal

The headline change arrives in File Explorer. The right-click context menu has been sped up, and users can now choose for themselves which commands and app options appear in the menu. Search results are also presented in a tidier format.

On top of that, the Folder Options window now supports dark mode, and the update includes improvements aimed at accessibility tools.

Reinstall Windows without a USB stick

Another notable addition is Cloud Rebuild. Even if Windows refuses to boot at all, system files and drivers can now be downloaded over the internet via Windows Update. That means no more preparing a USB drive just to reinstall the OS.

Bug fixes on board

Microsoft has resolved issues with audio output over HDMI and DisplayPort connections on AMD graphics cards. Fixes are also included for problems affecting Windows Sandbox, Remote Desktop and VPN connections.

On systems with AMD processors, the update also addresses problems related to WSL2 virtualization.

How to install it

Because this is an optional preview package, it may not appear automatically. To install it, head to Settings > Windows Update, check for updates, and if KB5127936 shows up, click "Download and install."