File Explorer in Windows 11 has some problems, but many of them can be easily fixed with just a few tweaks.

Microsoft explains why File Explorer scrolling feels inconsistent in Windows 11, pointing to legacy Win32 code and modern UI ...

Microsoft keeps adding things to File Explorer's navigation pane. Here's how to start subtracting them.

Microsoft is preparing a major Windows 11 reliability update for May 2026 with improvements across File Explorer, ...

KB5083631 update improves system stability, fixes Microsoft Store errors, and enhances performance across storage, startup apps, and core Windows 11 features.

Windows 11 packs a ton of easy-to-miss features. We show you how to download some unique extras, maximize Copilot, tweak the ...

Windows 11 April 2026 update adds Narrator Copilot support, faster Settings, File Explorer fixes, and key security improvements.

Over the past few years, I've highlighted tons of Windows concepts designed by Windows enthusiasts, including "Windows 12.2" and more. But what if Microsoft rebuilt File Explorer from the ground up ...

A fresh Dev build is now rolling out to Windows 11 Insiders, offering to try fresh fixes for the Start menu, File Explorer, and more. A new Windows 11 build is now rolling out to Windows Insiders in ...

Hamza is a certified Technical Support Engineer. A red X (red cross) overlay on a Desktop icon or in File Explorer usually means Windows can’t reach the item right now (broken shortcut target, cloud ...

Although Microsoft has improved File Explorer over the years, it still doesn't meet modern expectations. You can't open folders side by side, add tags to folders, pin ...

Microsoft has fixed a known issue that caused bright white flashes when launching File Explorer in dark mode on Windows 11 systems after installing the KB5070311 optional update. The bug was also ...