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Microsoft Tests Preloading in Windows 11 File Explorer
11/29/2025
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Story summary
- Microsoft is testing a preloading feature for File Explorer in Windows 11 to speed launches.
- In tests, preloading reduces launch time but raises RAM usage from 35 MB to 67.4 MB.
- Users say improvement is barely noticeable, and Windows 10's File Explorer is faster on devices with less RAM.
- Preloading helps under full load.
- Microsoft has not announced a fix for slow context menu loading.
