Microsoft finally fixes Windows 11’s folders so they open much faster with new update – but it's still not quick enough for my liking

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May 1, 2025, 9:42 AM

• •File Explorer performance in Windows 11 has been improved with a recent update, making it faster to open.
• •The update, KB5055627, is an optional preview update for Windows 11 24H2 and is still in testing.
• •While the update noticeably improves File Explorer's speed, it is still slower than in Windows 10.
• •The performance difference is due to fundamental changes in File Explorer and cloud integration in Windows 11.
• •The faster File Explorer improvements are expected to arrive in the next full patch, on May 13.

Windows 11's File Explorer has received a significant performance boost with the latest optional update, KB5055627. This update makes File Explorer much faster to open, addressing a common complaint about its sluggishness. While the update is a step in the right direction, the author notes that File Explorer still isn't as snappy as in Windows 10. This is due to underlying changes in Windows 11's File Explorer and the inclusion of cloud features.

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