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

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Windows 11 KB5079473 quietly made File Explorer faster when searching ‘This PC’ or multiple drives

Windows 11 KB5079473 March 2026 Update quietly shipped with a performance boost that could make the 'search' bar in File Explorer faster.
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Windows File Explorer hasn’t changed in years so I use this instead

Windows File Explorer hasn’t really changed in years. Sure, Windows 11 gave it a slight facelift with rounded corners, a more modern toolbar, and some subtle visual tweaks, but underneath, it’s still ...
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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 ...
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Can’t find that file? These advanced Windows Search tips can help

Let’s face it: Searching your PC for files within Windows has always been mildly confusing, especially with several options for searching right within Windows 10 and 11. But if you’re convinced that a ...
Neowin

Windows 11 gets a new File Explorer feature, Start menu fixes, and more in new builds

Microsoft is finishing this week with two new Windows 11 preview builds. One is available in the Dev Channel (26200.5733), and one in the Beta Channel (26120.5733). Both share the same changelog with ...
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KB5050090: Windows 11 improves Search, fixes File Explorer address bar bug, and more0 0

Microsoft has released a new Windows 11 update for members flighting the Insider Program in the Dev and Beta Channels. The new build 26120.3073 (KB5050090) adds several new features and improvements.