Microsoft updated the File Explorer in Windows 11 with a preload feature, yet it remains slower than Windows 10's version. Recent tests reveal the preloaded Explorer uses an additional 30 MB of RAM, opening marginally quicker than its non-preloaded counterpart, especially when system memory is full. Despite these improvements, Windows 11's File Explorer still lags behind the faster performance of Windows 10's version.
Performance and Memory Usage
The preloaded File Explorer in Windows 11 aims to enhance user experience by launching immediately. However, this change incurs increased RAM usage, roughly 30 MB more than before. While the preload accelerates opening in high-memory scenarios, the overall performance remains underwhelming compared to Windows 10.
Impact on User Adoption
This performance gap may impede the transition to Windows 11, as users might choose to stay with the more responsive Windows 10. The preload initiative represents progress, but further optimization is necessary for Windows 11 File Explorer to match or exceed its predecessor's efficiency.
