Much like the request above, I'm not sure this would ever be implemented in File Explorer, but a person can dream. This would truly make Microsoft's file manager excellent and remove the need for ...

File Explorer is the default app for managing files on Windows. Despite improvements over the years, it has remained a frustrating tool to use because it’s so slow and clunky.

Don't like the new File Explorer in Windows 11? Wishing for something more useful? The free Files app is all you need, to add custom touches, and seamless file management.

Switch from File Explorer to an alternative like XYplorer or OneCommander—and set the alternative as the default, with the help of a registry hack. Skip to Main Content.

At Build, Microsoft now says it’s adding native version control to File Explorer by integrating systems like Git and will offer both 7z and TAR compression there, too. TAR, too.

Since it's still in testing mode, Copilot in File Explorer doesn't work yet, so we don't know what file summaries look like. But we can see it being a helpful tool for getting a quick glimpse at ...