Windows 11 File Explorer is slower than Windows 10 while consuming more RAM

But at least it's a split second faster than it was before.

Windows 11 Promises to Make File Explorer Faster — By Making It Slower

Microsoft has rolled out a background-preloading update for File Explorer in Windows 11 Insider builds. The feature is ...

Windows 11's updated File Explorer remains painfully slow despite using twice as much RAM

Microsoft's solution for the sluggish Windows 11 File Explorer is more of a workaround than a proper fix. To boost response ...

Windows 11’s “fast” File Explorer is slower than ever and hogs more RAM

A new test by WindowsLatest shows that Windows 11’s preloaded File Explorer still launches slower than its Windows 10 ...

Microsoft Confirms New Upgrade Decision For All Windows Users

Per Neowin, Microsoft has confirmed that it is now allowing all supported systems download and install Windows 11 25H2.
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Windows 11's new pre-loaded File Explorer is reportedly still slower than Windows 10

Not a good look.

Windows 11 KB5070311 update fixes File Explorer freezes, search issues

Microsoft has released the KB5070311 preview cumulative update for Windows 11 systems, which includes 49 changes, including fixes for File Explorer freezes and search issues.
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Windows 11 is going to start quietly preloading File Explorer in the background to make it ...

In the latest Windows Insider beta update released November 21, Microsoft announced the arrival of its full-screen Xbox experience for laptops and desktops alongside a number of other new features and ...