Microsoft confirms Windows 11 folder icon changes are intentional

Windows 11 changes how folder customizations work, and what looks like a bug is actually a security upgrade.
Bleeping Computer

Windows 11 KB5065789 update released with 41 changes and fixes

Microsoft has released the KB5065789 preview cumulative update for Windows 11 24H2, which includes 41 improvements, including new AI actions in File Explorer and bug fixes for Windows Update and ...
Neowin

Windows 11 KB5079473 Patch Tuesday improves File Explorer and more

March 2026 Patch Tuesday updates are here. Microsoft released KB5079473 for Windows 11 versions 24H2 and 25H2, with build numbers 26200.8037 and 26100.8037. As usual, these updates are mandatory, as ...
The Verge

Windows 11’s dark mode is getting more consistent in File Explorer

Microsoft is officially addressing the dark mode complaints in Windows 11. Microsoft is officially addressing the dark mode complaints in Windows 11. is a senior correspondent and author of Notepad, ...

Microsoft Tests File Explorer Performance Upgrades for Windows 11 Users

Microsoft is reportedly testing Windows 11 File Explorer changes that could make bulk file deletion at least 30% faster in ...
Digital Trends

Windows 11 File Explorer is getting the fix it should’ve had years ago

Microsoft is finally acknowledging what many Windows 11 users have felt for years, File Explorer can be slow in ways that a faster launch alone won’t fix. The latest explanation from Microsoft points ...