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.
Fed up with File Explorer running sluggishly in Windows 11? Microsoft's doing 'foundational' work to fully fix it.
Microsoft is rolling out significant Windows 11 updates under its Windows K2 initiative, focusing on modernizing File Explorer, improving performance, and addressing long-standing user frustrations.