Microsoft tests redesigned Windows 11 Run menu with dark mode and more
Microsoft is testing a redesigned Run menu for Windows 11 with a modern interface, dark mode support, and improved performance. The update removes the rarely used 'Browse' button and introduces a new '~\' command for quick access to the user directory. The refreshed menu is currently available to Windows Insiders in the Experimental Channel.
- ▪The redesigned Run menu is rolling out to Windows 11 Insiders in the Experimental Channel.
- ▪Microsoft removed the 'Browse' button due to very low usage and replaced it with a '~\' command for accessing the user directory.
- ▪The new Run menu is built using code from Command Palette, a feature in the PowerToys app.
- ▪Microsoft claims the updates make the Run menu faster and improve overall OS efficiency.
- ▪Windows 11 Insiders can enable the new Run menu through Settings > System > Advanced.
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