Microsoft's Windows 11 update just fixed memory leaks, slow startup, and File Explorer bugs
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Key Points:
- Microsoft has released the April 2026 optional preview update (KB5083631) for Windows 11 versions 24H2 and 25H2, focusing on performance, reliability, and fixing long-standing user complaints.
- The update eliminates the disruptive white flash in File Explorer when using dark mode, preserves View and Sort preferences, and improves the reliability of the explorer.exe process by preventing background zombie processes.
- Performance enhancements include optimized memory usage for the Delivery Optimization service, faster startup app launches, and a historic increase in the FAT32 formatting limit from 32GB to 2TB.
- Additional fixes address Taskbar system tray reliability, prevent explorer.exe crashes, resolve Microsoft Store download errors, fix Windows Hello biometric data persistence, improve Remote Desktop scaling on multi-monitor setups, and enhance color profile consistency and typing input features.
- These improvements are currently available as an optional preview update and will be included in the mandatory Patch Tuesday update scheduled for May 12, 2026, which will bring further features and fixes to all Windows 11 users.
