Windows 11 File Explorer is finally getting performance fixes in 2026. Microsoft promises faster search, navigation, and file transfers.

While the latest Windows 11 preview update does include lots of improvements, it's also prone to installation errors.

Windows 11 KB5086672 is now rolling out as an optional update with several notable improvements after March 2026 update issues.

File Explorer has a fair share of issues and bugs that annoy people, and Microsoft is about to rub some extra salt into users' wounds by injecting more Copilot into Windows 11's stock file manager.