Windows 11's optional non-security preview update for April 2026 has finally been released, and includes a number of quality ...

Microsoft says Windows 11 File Explorer fixes go beyond preloading, with work targeting launch order, disk reads, hangs, and visual delays that have made the app feel slower than it should.

Microsoft’s optional Windows 11 update targets the boring problems that matter most, including memory leaks, startup delays, ...

Microsoft has released the KB5070311 preview cumulative update for Windows 11 systems, which includes 49 changes, including fixes for File Explorer freezes and search issues. KB5070311 is an optional ...

Microsoft has confirmed that it's still working to fully address a known issue that causes bright white flashes when opening the File Explorer on some Windows 11 systems. "Removed white flash when ...

If you’ve been experiencing an annoying bug in Windows 11 where File Explorer keeps crashing for no apparent reason, rest assured that Microsoft says it’s finally fixed. Spotted by Windows Latest, ...

You don't have to put up with Windows 11's worst features. Here's how I replaced the Start menu, taskbar, widget panel, and more.

Facepalm: Users have long criticized Windows 11 File Explorer as inferior to its Windows 10 predecessor. The essential tool suffers from slow launches, sluggish file searches, and delayed right-click ...

Microsoft has released the optional KB5083631 update for Windows 11 (Builds 26200.8328 and 26100.8328, version 24H2), introducing ...

The latest Windows 11 preview build mentions a fix for File Explorer that should stop it from flash banging you in dark mode.