Microsoft promises faster File Explorer performance on Windows 11

Microsoft has confirmed that it's working on fixing performance of menus, folders, and search in File Explorer on Windows 11 ...
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Windows 11 KB5079473 quietly made File Explorer faster when searching ‘This PC’ or multiple drives

Windows 11 KB5079473 March 2026 Update quietly shipped with a performance boost that could make the 'search' bar in File ...
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Hands on with Windows 11's new modern File Explorer

With the introduction of Windows 11 23H2, Microsoft has modernized File Explorer on Windows 11, bringing a fresher look and feel to the system's integral file management tool. This update is not only ...
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How AI-powered updates are transforming File Explorer in Windows 11

In 2025, Microsoft continues to evolve File Explorer on Windows 11, integrating AI features and bolstering usability. Significant updates enhance the context menu, streamline sharing, and optimize ...
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Windows 11 File Explorer might get more rounded corners, and Microsoft is also fixing white flashes in ‘This PC’

File Explorer could be getting a minor design refresh where the address and search bar will have rounded corners.

Microsoft’s New Windows 11 Update Fixes File Explorer’s Annoying ‘White Flash’

Microsoft’s Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 26220.7961 for 25H2 fixes File Explorer flashes, adds voice typing for renaming, and restores Administrator Protection.
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8 registry tweaks that will make File Explorer faster and easier to use on Windows 11

Customize File Explorer with some useful Registry tweaks to declutter menus, speed up browsing, and restore classic features. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate ...