Microsoft says Windows 11 File Explorer fixes go beyond preloading, with work targeting launch order, disk reads, hangs, and visual delays that have made the app feel slower than it should.

If File Explorer on Windows 11 is running slowly and driving you crazy, this simple change to the settings will smooth out the process considerably.

Better late than never ...

Fed up with File Explorer running sluggishly in Windows 11? Microsoft's doing 'foundational' work to fully fix it.