Windows 11’s 2025 Patch Tuesday update (KB5072033) rolls out with a full File Explorer dark mode, Settings and taskbar ...

Microsoft has rolled out a background-preloading update for File Explorer in Windows 11 Insider builds. The feature is ...

Windows 11 promised a sleeker, smarter File Explorer, yet for many users the reality is a shell that still hesitates on basic ...

Microsoft released new Insider Previews for Windows on December 1st. They bring optimizations for File Explorer and more.

Microsoft has released the KB5070311 preview update for Windows 11, introducing enhancements designed for users who prefer ...

As is the norm in such update reports, the description of the issue tries to downplay the problem a tad: "After installing KB5070311, you might experience issues when opening File Explorer in dark ...

Microsoft has confirmed that the KB5070311 preview update is triggering bright white flashes when launching the File Explorer ...

Windows 11 KB5070311 adds dark mode to operation dialogs in File Explorer, matches Search UI height with Start menu and more.

Microsoft's plan to fix the slow performance of File Explorer in Windows 11 involves having the app pre-load on startup, and ...

A new test by WindowsLatest shows that Windows 11’s preloaded File Explorer still launches slower than its Windows 10 ...

Microsoft is experimenting with a background preloading system of File Explorer in Windows 11 to reduce the lag users encounter when launching the app. The change is being trialled in Windows 11 ...

Preloading will help File Explorer launch more quickly on less powerful hardware. Preloading will help File Explorer launch more quickly on less powerful hardware. is a senior editor and author of ...