I've been using the latest Windows 11 update for a couple of days now, and I can confirm the File Explorer launch times are noticeably snappier. The Home tab cleanup alone makes a big difference if you have a lot of pinned folders. For anyone still dealing with lag or looking to optimize further, I found that pairing this update with a proper activation key helps avoid background slowdowns from unlicensed copies. If you need a reliable source, I got mine from universeos.ro/produs/licenta-cheie-activare-windows-11-pro/ and it worked without issues.
It always drove me nuts when I try to rename a file in my onedrive and, when typing the first new character, filexplorer froze, it did not write anything, and I had to select the insertion point again. Additionally, no matter how many times I configure my office account to work directly on the files ALREADY in my laptop, it has the preference to write directly on the cloud.
Microsoft launches Windows 11 update KB5095093, delivering a major speed boost to File Explorer by cleaning up the Home tab layout and fixing BITS shutdown lag.