A new Windows 11 Insider update optimises File Explorer search by removing redundant indexing operations, promising faster ...

Windows 11 is testing a new underlying improvement for File Explorer that could potentially reduce RAM usage when you're ...

Posts from this topic will be added to your daily email digest and your homepage feed. There are plenty of tricks and tools to use in your searches. There are plenty of tricks and tools to use in your ...

Ever searched for a file in Windows and come up empty? Or waited way too long for results? You’re not alone. Many users find Windows Search frustrating and it really boils down to its default settings ...

Let’s face it: Searching your PC for files within Windows has always been mildly confusing, especially with several options for searching right within Windows 10 and 11. But if you’re convinced that a ...

File Explorer helps you find your files and folders, but sometimes it seems like it’s missing them. While the files are there because they can be accessed from the command line, Explorer may not show ...

Here is a list of solutions that might help you when you are not able to open File Explorer: Change File Explorer Options Run System File Checker sfc /scannow Perform the antivirus scan Delete ...

If your File Explorer is freezing in Windows 11, try to restart it in Task Manager, or restart your computer entirely. You can also clear the File Explorer cache and perform an SFC scan using the ...

Your phones and computers hold more than you might realize. The files that you can view by default on Windows, macOS, Android, and iOS are by no means everything that's stored on those systems. These ...

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When Windows File Explorer keeps crashing, guesswork won’t help. These proven solutions fix the problem at its source.

Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent every weekday. Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. File Explorer is a bit of a mess. The application, which is how ...