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Microsoft Tests Background Preloading to Speed Up File Explorer Launch Times

Microsoft is testing a new feature that preloads File Explorer in the background to help the application launch more ...

Microsoft plans to speed Up Windows 11 File Explorer by keeping it always-on

Microsoft is addressing slow File Explorer launches in Windows 11. A new feature will preload the application in the ...

Fed up with sluggish folders in Windows 11? Fear not, Microsoft says it's finally fixing this

Microsoft's trying to resolve some of the biggest complaints about Windows 11, and I'm overjoyed to see one fix in particular ...

Microsoft is speeding up and decluttering File Explorer in Windows 11

Microsoft is making some changes to the File Explorer in Windows 11 that will make it less cluttered and launch faster. The ...

Windows 11 is about to make your right-click menu less painful to use

Windows 11 is testing a redesigned right-click menu that cuts clutter, frees up screen space, and makes everyday file actions ...

Microsoft finally admits File Explorer is slow, now it's testing a preload fix

Microsoft has finally acknowledged it has a major performance problem with one of the core components of the Windows 11 GUI. File Explorer is now a ...

Microsoft: Windows 11 24H2 bug crashes Explorer and Start Menu

Microsoft has confirmed a critical Windows 11 24H2 bug that causes the File Explorer, the Start Menu, and other key system ...