<ul><li>Microsoft has made File Explorer faster to open with the latest Windows 11 update, but it remains slow overall.</li><li>The improvement is attributed to update KB5055627 for Windows 11 24H2 in April, which is optional and still in testing.</li><li>File Explorer is essential for managing folders and files on the desktop in Windows 11.</li><li>Windows Latest reported that File Explorer now opens more swiftly after the update.</li><li>While File Explorer is faster than before, it still exhibits a noticeable delay in opening.</li><li>Microsoft confirmed that the update contains work to enhance File Explorer's performance.</li><li>Despite the progress, File Explorer is still slower compared to Windows 10's performance.</li><li>Windows 11's File Explorer has longer loading times due to changes in its fundamental parts and cloud syncing.</li><li>The current update is a step forward, but Microsoft needs to further improve File Explorer's speed.</li><li>A cumulative update with a faster File Explorer is expected to release on May 13 for Windows 11 users.</li></ul>

Microsoft finally fixes Windows 11’s folders so they open much faster with new update – but it's still not quick enough for my liking

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