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Microsoft appears to be working on a minor redesign of certain parts of File Explorer in Windows 11. Windows Latest reports ...

Windows 11 KB5079387 preview adds File Explorer improvements, display updates, and reliability fixes in builds 26100.8106 and 26200.8106.

Use the following fixes if File Explorer freezes when renaming files on your system. Before proceeding, check for Windows Update. Install the update (if available) and see if this fixes the issue. If ...

Microsoft has released Windows 11 KB5077239, a non-security preview update for Windows 11 version 26H1, taking PCs to OS Build 28000.1643. It ships in ...

Microsoft’s Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 26220.7961 for 25H2 fixes File Explorer flashes, adds voice typing for renaming, and restores Administrator Protection.

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 ...

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 plans to add AI to File Explorer in Windows 11 in the same unveiling where it unveiled the new AI-based UI tools to Windows 11 last week. The company briefly mentioned that ...

TL;DR: Microsoft has upgraded File Explorer for Windows 11, enhancing performance, especially in unzipping numerous small files, as part of the Insider Preview Build 27818 in the Canary Channel. The ...

Other than the addition of tabs, Windows' file Explorer hasn't felt meaningfully improved in a long time. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how ...