First preview build for Windows 11 in 2026 is out with fixes for File Explorer and more

The first Windows 11 preview build in 2026 is here, and it brings accessibility improvements, a new Windows Spotlight icon, ...
Windows Latest

Copilot could soon live inside Windows 11’s File Explorer, as Microsoft tests Chat with Copilot in Explorer, not just in a separate app

On Windows 11, Copilot will live inside File Explorer, likely in a sidebar or Details/Preview-pane-like interface.

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File Explorer has a fair share of issues and bugs that annoy people, and Microsoft is about to rub some extra salt into users ...
ExtremeTech

Windows 11 File Explorer Will Finally Use Less RAM

Early tests on Insider builds show that searches may execute roughly twice as fast as with the previous method.
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Microsoft improves File Explorer in latest Windows 11 preview

Microsoft is improving File Explorer in its latest Windows 11 preview build, introducing new features that streamline the user experience. The File Explorer improvements isn’t the only news, however, ...
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One of the best File Explorer alternatives now seamlessly works with PowerToys

If you're not a huge fan of the stock Windows File Explorer, you can always replace it with a third-party app. Sure, it's not an officially-supported solution, but it can make the difference between ...
eTeknix

If You Can’t Preview Files in Windows 11, It’s Not an Error, Microsoft Disabled It on Purpose

If you’ve noticed that the File Explorer preview pane no longer works for documents downloaded from the Internet, don’t worry — it’s not a problem with your computer. According to Windows Latest, ...