How-To Geek on MSN

File Explorer is sluggish, buggy, and missing features—here's what to use instead

Outclassed by the competition.
Neowin

Microsoft disabled a File Explorer feature for certain files, here is why

Recent Windows updates changed how File Explorer works with files downloaded from the internet. Here is what is going on. Earlier this month, Microsoft released the October 2025 security update for ...
Bleeping Computer

Microsoft testing new AI features in Windows 11 File Explorer

Microsoft is testing new File Explorer AI-powered features that will enable Windows 11 users to work with images and documents without needing to open the files. Known as "AI actions," they can ...
XDA Developers on MSN

Your Windows 11 File Explorer stutters because of an XP-era feature you can turn off in seconds

A 25-year-old feature you no longer need ...
TechRepublic

Leaked Windows 11 Feature Shows Copilot Moving Into File Explorer

Leaked Windows 11 Feature Shows Copilot Moving Into File Explorer Your email has been sent Microsoft appears set to deepen Copilot’s role in Windows, with File Explorer potentially the next app to ...
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 ...
TechRepublic

Microsoft to Showcase AI in Windows 11 26H2 Taskbar, File Explorer

Microsoft to Showcase AI in Windows 11 26H2 Taskbar, File Explorer Your email has been sent The upcoming Windows 11 26H2 release is expected later in 2026, and early ...