Microsoft told Windows Latest that it disabled the File Explorer Preview pane in Windows 11 25H2 and 24H2 for internet files.

Microsoft says that the File Explorer (formerly Windows Explorer) now automatically blocks previews for files downloaded from the Internet to block credential theft attacks via malicious documents.

Microsoft has updated File Explorer to automatically block file previews for items downloaded from the internet, aiming to prevent credential theft via malicious documents. The feature, active after ...

Windows 11 Release Preview update KB5067036, which bumps 24H2 systems to Build 26100.7015 and 25H2 systems to Build 26200.7015, brings several improvements to File Explorer. First, there’s a new ...

In 2025, Microsoft continues to evolve File Explorer on Windows 11, integrating AI features and bolstering usability. Significant updates enhance the context menu, streamline sharing, and optimize ...

Microsoft is testing artificial intelligence features in Windows 11 File Explorer through Insider Build 27938. The new AI actions appear when users right-click on images and include tools to remove ...

You can access four new Copilot skills directly from File Explorer. You can summarize, ask questions, and compare up to five files. The process supports Microsoft 365 files, PDFs, and web files.