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Windows File Explorer Gets Major Speed Overhaul
6 May
Summary
- File Explorer performance improvements go beyond initial preload.
- Optimizations target faster launch and reduced disk reads.
- Foundational engineering aims for improved responsiveness.
Microsoft is undertaking substantial work to accelerate the performance of Windows 11's File Explorer. These enhancements extend far beyond the initial preloading feature, which was designed to speed up the application's first launch. The company's efforts now involve precise optimizations aimed at improving the loading sequence and critical operational pathways.
Further foundational engineering is being implemented to eliminate extraneous disk reads and mitigate system hangs. These deep-level changes are intended to significantly boost the responsiveness of File Explorer across all usage scenarios. The goal is to ensure a smoother and more efficient user experience within the file management interface.
Previous work had focused on preloading File Explorer during Windows 11's startup to expedite its initial opening. While effective for the first-run experience, this approach did not fully address performance for subsequent uses. The current, more in-depth strategy aims to rectify this by refining the core functionality and reducing overall system resource demands.
