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

Microsoft outlines Windows 11 improvements with faster performance, fewer update restarts, better taskbar options, and ...

File Explorer could be getting a minor design refresh where the address and search bar will have rounded corners.

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

Microsoft has confirmed that it's still working to fully address a known issue that causes bright white flashes when opening the File Explorer on some Windows 11 systems.

Windows 11 in 2026 will bring taskbar fixes, better performance, lower RAM usage, and fewer updates as Microsoft responds to user feedback.

Microsoft is trying to cut down on the resources Windows 11 uses, including the RAM requirement and even Copilot AI, in various Windows experiences. The goal: a leaner, more responsive Windows.

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

Microsoft’s Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 26220.7961 for 25H2 fixes File Explorer flashes, adds voice typing for renaming, and restores Administrator Protection.

Microsoft may introduce more rounded corners to File Explorer’s address and search bars in Windows 11, as the hidden design ...

The tech giant says it's listening to user feedback.

The company is reducing Copilot entry points on Windows, starting with Photos, Widgets, Notepad, and other apps.