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

Windows 11 KB5079387 preview adds File Explorer improvements, display updates, and reliability fixes in builds 26100.8106 and 26200.8106.

In 2025, Microsoft continues to evolve File Explorer on Windows 11, integrating AI features and bolstering usability. Significant updates enhance the context menu, streamline sharing, and optimize ...

Microsoft is testing an updated File Manager with a new redesigned menu and performance enhancements in the Windows 11 Insider Preview build. The file manager now loads certain elements in advance so ...

Editor's take: Windows 11 brought a slew of UI changes and "improvements" few users welcome. File Explorer's state is particularly dire, yet Microsoft shows no sign of backing off its relentless quest ...

Start menu redesigned: scrollable 'All', category and grid views, responsive layout, Phone Link button. Battery icons now color-coded with percent option; Microsoft 365 Copilot added to Get Started.