Microsoft promises faster File Explorer performance on Windows 11

Microsoft has confirmed that it's working on fixing performance of menus, folders, and search in File Explorer on Windows 11 ...
Windows Latest

Microsoft confirms a major Windows 11 update with faster Explorer, reduced Copilot, and more

Windows 11 in 2026 will bring taskbar fixes, better performance, lower RAM usage, and fewer updates as Microsoft responds to ...
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KB5050090: Windows 11 improves Search, fixes File Explorer address bar bug, and more0 0

Microsoft has released a new Windows 11 update for members flighting the Insider Program in the Dev and Beta Channels. The new build 26120.3073 (KB5050090) adds several new features and improvements.
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Microsoft confirms Windows 11 will run faster under heavy load, reduce RAM usage, and feel more responsive

Windows 11 is getting a major performance boost in 2026 with lower RAM usage, faster UI, better stability, and File Explorer ...

Windows 11’s File Explorer is getting rounded tweaks

The changes are small, but they bring File Explorer closer in line with the rest of the operating system's aesthetic.
Digital Trends

Microsoft tests File Explorer search optimisation to reduce RAM usage in Windows 11

For now, it’s only available to those in the Insider preview program. The core of the fix is about working smarter, not harder: Microsoft wants to stop File Explorer from performing the same indexing ...
Bleeping Computer

Windows 11 KB5070311 update fixes File Explorer freezes, search issues

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 ...