Windows 11’s New File Explorer Preload Signals a Faster Future Ahead

Windows 11’s Quiet Revolution: How Background File Explorer Preloading Could Redefine System Performance

For years, File Explorer has been one of the most fundamental components of the Windows operating system — an interface woven into the daily computing experience of hundreds of millions of people. Yet despite its importance, File Explorer in Windows 11 has been a source of frustration for users who expect faster responsiveness from a modern operating system. Even on powerful machines, opening File Explorer from a cold start often introduces a noticeable delay — a small pause that disrupts the fluidity of the workflow and signals deeper inefficiencies within the system. Now, Microsoft is addressing this long-standing annoyance through … Read more