Microsoft Tests Redesigned Windows 11 Run Menu with Dark Mode and Other Features

Microsoft is testing a redesigned Windows 11 Run menu with dark mode and improved performance, targeting Windows 11 Insiders in the Experimental Channel. The update removes the 'Browse' button and introduces a new command for accessing user directories. The changes aim to enhance user efficiency and system performance.

By Emma Roth · The Verge · May 1, 2026, 22:01 UTC

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Topics: dark mode Experimental Channel Microsoft updates Run menu redesign Windows 11

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