Microsoft Confirms Bug in Windows 10 Right-Click Menu
Microsoft has acknowledged a frustrating bug in Windows 10 that affects users who right-click on the taskbar. Instead of the usual drop-down lists and program-specific context menu, an incorrect “Open with” dialogue appears with the message “How do you want to open the file?”
The issue seems to be linked to recent updates provided by Microsoft for Windows 10 versions 22H2 and 21H2. Specifically, update KB5036979 from April 2024 is identified as the culprit, along with updates KB5039211 (June 2024), KB5037849 (May 2024, optional), and KB5037768 (May 2024).
According to BleepingComputer, Microsoft has acknowledged the problem and stated that it occurs after installing the April 23, 2024 Windows update. The issue affects applications like Teams, the new Outlook for Windows, and Snip & Sketch, among others.
While not all computers are impacted by the bug, Microsoft is actively working on a solution. In the meantime, users are advised to select tasks directly from the menus of the affected programs until the update is released.
This article was originally published on PC-WELT and has been translated and adapted from German.
