GoKawiilMicrosoft releases Windows 11 KB5132061 and KB5131087 updates with new File Explorer menu
Microsoft shipped its November Patch Tuesday cumulative updates, KB5132061 and KB5131087, for Windows 11 versions 26H2, 25H2, 24H2 and 23H2, addressing numerous security vulnerabilities. The updates also introduce a redesigned File Explorer context menu that opens faster and lets users customize which built-in commands and app extensions appear. Users can install the updates via Windows Update or download them manually from the Microsoft Update Catalog.
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Because the update is based on a shared codebase, 24H2, 25H2 and 26H2 all receive identical fixes, simplifying Microsoft's patch management across versions. The mandatory security patches close vulnerabilities discovered in prior months, making installation important for users seeking to avoid exposure to known exploits.
- KB5132061 and KB5131087 are mandatory November 2026 Patch Tuesday updates for Windows 11.
- They apply uniformly across 23H2, 24H2, 25H2 and 26H2 with no version-exclusive changes.
- A new customizable File Explorer context menu is among the notable feature additions.
Source: bleepingcomputer.com, 2026-11-10
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