The File Explorer is a core part of Windows 11, allowing you to manage your files, move them around, organize them, or just delete them. Everyone who's used a computer has interacted with the File ...

The latter two are rarer actions, granted. But you'll still get white flashes with every folder or tab opening, or when going to, or leaving, the Home or Gallery in File Explorer, which may be ...

With Windows 11’s KB5037853 update, Microsoft added a function to Explorer that allows you to copy and move files within a folder path by simply dragging and dropping. Sounds easy, right? Well, it is!

With the introduction of Windows 11 23H2, Microsoft has modernized File Explorer on Windows 11, bringing a fresher look and feel to the system's integral file management tool. This update is not only ...

When accessing your files, File Explorer is your go-to option. When you click on File Explorer, it opens up a default view that gives you access to the default folders, like desktop and pictures, ...

Through its Phone Link app, Microsoft has been making it easier to have a connected experience between Android and Windows and, soon, that might include accessing your phone’s file directly from File ...

Windows 11 build 25475 is rolling out to Insiders in the Dev Channel. It includes major updates to the File Explorer with a modern design. It also features new RGB device controls as announced last ...

A Windows 11 bug can cause high CPU usage when using the Effective Access feature. Restarting your device or signing out the affected user may mitigate the issue. Microsoft is working on a permanent ...

Microsoft has addressed a known issue causing File Explorer to freeze on Windows 11 and Windows Server systems after viewing a file's effective access permissions. When users of affected devices click ...

Windows is a complex piece of software with a long history, and it is no secret that even the latest versions still have massive chunks of legacy code and features that very few people need or use.

Before you make any changes to your system, it is always a good idea to backup your Registry or create a system restore point first. The Gallery in File Explorer shows all your photos based on the ...

Preloading will help File Explorer launch more quickly on less powerful hardware. Preloading will help File Explorer launch more quickly on less powerful hardware. is a senior editor and author of ...