# Microsoft's improving Windows 11's File Explorer in many ways – and adding a 'highly requested' feature that might surprise you

> Microsoft just deployed two new preview builds for Windows 11 One of these improves File Explorer in dark mode, and another boosts its performance There's also a useful change for some taskbar flyout panels, but it's…

- **Source:** [TechRadar](https://www.techradar.com/computing/windows/microsofts-improving-windows-11s-file-explorer-in-many-ways-and-adding-a-highly-requested-feature-that-might-surprise-you?utm_source=gearopen.com&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=feed&utm_content=68e659e3b92cab3f7bb39edc)
- **Published:** 2025-10-08
- **Category:** Computers & IT
- **Tags:** #microsoft #file #explorer #windows #dark #feature #mode #panels
- **Canonical:** http://localhost:4321/a/68e659e3b92cab3f7bb39edc

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