Windows 11’s File Explorer is getting rounded tweaks

The changes are small, but they bring File Explorer closer in line with the rest of the operating system's aesthetic.
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Windows 11 May Soon Bring Rounded Corners to File Explorer’s Address & Search Bars

Microsoft may introduce more rounded corners to File Explorer’s address and search bars in Windows 11, as the hidden design tweak appears in preview builds.
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Microsoft to Preload File Explorer in Windows 11 to Improve Performance

Microsoft has officially acknowledged the performance problems affecting File Explorer in Windows 11, one of the most important tools for users. Microsoft Introduces File Explorer Preloading in ...

Microsoft to Showcase AI in Windows 11 26H2 Taskbar, File Explorer

Windows 11 26H2 is shaping up as a quick enablement update, adding new Copilot experiences, File Explorer cleanups, and optional Sysmon security tools.