A new test by WindowsLatest shows that Windows 11’s preloaded File Explorer still launches slower than its Windows 10 ...

Preloading (or pre-caching) is meant to speed up the load times of File Explorer, which have, so far, been a major downgrade ...

Windows 11 now preloads File Explorer to speed up launch times, but our tests show the fix only goes so far to speed-up the ...

Microsoft's plan to fix the slow performance of File Explorer in Windows 11 involves having the app pre-load on startup, and ...

Microsoft is testing background preloading for File Explorer in Windows 11 to cut launch delays and improve responsiveness, with broader rollout expected in early 2026 ...

Whether you want to open the Component Services or any other utility on your Windows computer, the Run prompt is always there. Using the Run prompt to open the Component Services is probably the ...

Windows 11’s 2025 Patch Tuesday update (KB5072033) rolls out with a full File Explorer dark mode, Settings and taskbar ...

The December update for Windows 11 will be huge. 16 new functions are to be included, including both visual changes and ...

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 ...

The December update for Windows 11 will be huge. 16 new functions are to be included, including both visual changes and ...