Microsoft has confirmed sluggish startup speeds plague Windows 11 File Explorer and plans to remedy the problem by loading the application in advance during system operation. The software giant introduced experimental background preloading through a recent Insider Preview update distributed across development channels, allowing the file management tool to launch more rapidly when summoned by users.
Those preferring conventional behavior can deactivate the feature through Folder Options by accessing the View section and removing the window preloading checkbox. Simultaneously, Microsoft continues redesigning the context menu architecture to streamline command placement, consolidating frequent operations while relocating compression utilities, cloud storage controls, and rotation functions into logical groupings for faster navigation.
Those preferring conventional behavior can deactivate the feature through Folder Options by accessing the View section and removing the window preloading checkbox. Simultaneously, Microsoft continues redesigning the context menu architecture to streamline command placement, consolidating frequent operations while relocating compression utilities, cloud storage controls, and rotation functions into logical groupings for faster navigation.
