Finding Windows 11 sluggish when you’re working with files and folders? You’re not alone – and it’s high time for Microsoft to sort out File Explorer

Microsoft is fixing one bug that’s making File Explorer very slow to close There are a bunch of other complaints about it ...
XDA Developers on MSN

I fixed slow Windows file thumbnails with this lightweight tool

Say goodbye to sluggish thumbnail generation with this open-source solution for Windows users.

New Windows 11 Insider Build Fixes Taskbar, File Explorer Bugs

Windows 11 Insider Beta Build 26220.7859 (KB5077223) for 25H2 adds a Microsoft 365 upgrade option in Settings, plus taskbar and File Explorer fixes.
BGR

This Windows App Is Like File Explorer On Steroids

File Explorer is the default app for managing files on Windows. Despite improvements over the years, it has remained a frustrating tool to use because it's so slow and clunky. It's been such a problem ...
Digital Trends

Windows 11’s “fast” File Explorer is slower than ever and hogs more RAM

Why this is important: File Explorer isn’t a niche app; it’s the core of how you browse files, move folders, open documents, manage downloads, and more. If it doesn’t feel snappy, everything else on ...
TweakTown

Microsoft fixes Windows 11 bug that means interacting with OneDrive files is frustratingly slow

TL;DR: Microsoft has addressed a longstanding bug with OneDrive in Windows 11 that meant interacting with cloud-based files via the right-click context menu was incredibly slow at times. The fix is ...