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Latest Windows 11 update introduces a jarring bug to File Explorer

Monday's Windows 11 update (KB5070311) contains an unnerving bug. When users open File Explorer in dark mode, it briefly ...

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 December Patch Tuesday Update Improves File Explorer’s Dark Mode

The December Patch Tuesday update for Windows 11 brings a more consistent dark mode in File Explorer, and it also makes ...
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Microsoft confirms Windows 11 update accidentally breaks dark mode in File Explorer, causing white flashes

Windows 11 KB5070311 finally adds dark mode to File Explorer dialog boxes like copy, but a white-screen flashing bug ruins the experience.

Windows 11 now flashbangs dark mode users when they open File Explorer

As is the norm in such update reports, the description of the issue tries to downplay the problem a tad: "After installing KB5070311, you might experience issues when opening File Explorer in dark ...