Outclassed by the competition.

Microsoft has officially acknowledged the performance problems affecting File Explorer in Windows 11, one of the most important tools for users. Microsoft Introduces File Explorer Preloading in ...

For years, users have been complaining about how slow and sluggish File Explorer feels on Windows 11. Now, with Windows 10 having officially reached end of support, many are finding themselves facing ...

A 25-year-old feature you no longer need ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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

The March 2026 non-security update for Windows 11 is here with 1000Hz+ display refresh rate support, File Explorer ...

Earlier this week, Microsoft released optional Windows 11 update KB5070311, which brings several new features and improvements to the operating system, including File Explorer changes like “a more ...