Microsoft is set to enhance the performance of File Explorer in Windows 11, addressing long-standing user complaints about slow loading times. Tali Roth, Head of Product for Windows Shell, confirmed that the improvements will go beyond the current preloading feature implemented last year, which aimed to speed up the initial launch of the application. The new optimizations will focus on improving load order, optimizing critical paths, and eliminating unnecessary disk reads, which will not only enhance the first-time launch experience but also improve responsiveness during subsequent uses. Users previously criticized the preloading solution as a temporary fix that did not address all performance issues. Microsoft’s ongoing commitment to enhancing Windows 11 aims to deliver a smoother user experience, although questions remain about the initial performance shortcomings of File Explorer. As Microsoft continues its 'fix Windows 11 campaign', early results suggest progress is being made, but the company acknowledges that there is still work to be done.