Microsoft Tackles Windows 11 Performance Issues Amid Context Menu Chaos

Microsoft has been working to improve Windows 11's performance and user experience. Recently, the company announced that it is focusing on making Windows run more efficiently on systems with 8GB of RAM. This comes after a 2021 release of Windows 11 broke traditional context menu customization utilities.

The latest updates include a new context menu customization tool for File Explorer, which allows users to hide apps they don't want to see and rearrange options. Microsoft is also working on a compact menu design that will open faster. However, the company still needs to address the issue of multiple context menus appearing when right-clicking files and folders.

Microsoft's Pavan Davuluri, executive vice president of Windows and Devices, mentioned in a blog post that the company is targeting 'memory optimization for 8GB and above.' This effort is crucial as many desktop applications consume substantial amounts of memory. The company also aims to improve the out-of-the-box setup experience and parental controls.

A new OneDrive Photos app was quietly installed on Windows 11 PCs, which has raised questions about Microsoft's product strategy and divisional priorities. The app exists alongside the existing Photos app and can view OneDrive photos.