To restore a file, right-click on it and choose Restore (rather than Delete forever ). To restore multiple files, use the Shift key or the Ctrl/Cmd (Windows/macOS) key to select all the files you want ...

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Microsoft is testing a new optional feature that preloads File Explorer in the background to improve launch times and performance on Windows 11 systems. According to Microsoft, the app will load ...

Microsoft is addressing slow File Explorer launches in Windows 11. A new feature will preload the application in the background. This aims to eliminate delays and make the interface load instantly.

A new test by WindowsLatest shows that Windows 11’s preloaded File Explorer still launches slower than its Windows 10 counterpart, and uses extra RAM in the process. For many users, that upgrade just ...

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TL;DR: Windows 11's File Explorer remains slower than Windows 10 despite a fix that preloads the app at startup, doubling its RAM usage without significantly improving speed. The slower performance ...

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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 ...