Windows 11: File Explorer uses less RAM and searches faster.
Microsoft has optimized File Explorer on Windows 11 to save RAM and speed up searches by eliminating redundant indexing processes, providing better support for older computers.
Microsoft has just released the Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 26220.7523 update, featuring significant improvements to the File Explorer file management tool. The focus of this update is on performance optimization, reducing RAM usage and increasing processing speed when users search for data.
Indexing process optimization mechanism
The key point in the new update is that Microsoft has refined File Explorer's indexing system. The operating system will automatically reduce duplicate file indexing operations. This change not only reduces RAM usage but also significantly improves response speed when performing search queries within folders.
This is seen as an effort by Microsoft to address the performance issues that users have frequently complained about in File Explorer since the release of Windows 11. Software optimization helps the system run more smoothly without requiring hardware upgrades.
Benefits for older devices
In the context of persistently high memory component costs, optimizing RAM usage offers practical benefits for users with older computers or those with limited memory capacity. The update helps extend the lifespan of the device by reducing the strain on system resources.
Implementation roadmap
Currently, these improvements are being rolled out through the Controlled Feature Rollout program for Windows Insider users in both the Dev and Beta channels. After gathering feedback and ensuring stability, Microsoft plans to integrate these changes into official updates for all Windows 11 users in the near future.
