Windows 11 file manager Files gets better performance and smaller size

A new update for Files, a popular file manager for Windows 11 and 10, is here with better performance and a smaller app size.

Files, one of our favorite file managers for Windows, recently received an update with improved context menus and other changes. Now, several days later, another update arrived under version 4.0.34. This time, it brings promised performance improvements for thumbnails and other meaningful updates.

Starting with the main change, Files 4.0.34 is now better at loading thumbnails. They should now appear quicker for a more responsive experience. In the changelog, developers say they are looking for additional improvements, so future updates may bring additional changes in this area. In addition to that, developers shrunk the package size by over 30 MB, making the app smaller than before.

Other improvements in Files 4.0.34 include the following:

• Fixed an issue where the item count was sometimes incorrect in the Details Pane.
• Fixed a crash that would occur when typing quickly in the Filter header.
• Fixed a crash that would sometimes occur when using the Preview Pane.

You can download Files for free from the official website. If you want to support the developer, you can purchase the app in the Microsoft Store using this link.

In other file manager news, Microsoft is improving File Explorer in Windows 11. The latest preview build fix that annoying bug with white flashes when opening new tabs/windows, adds the ability to use voice input when renaming files, and improves performance when working with files downloaded from the internet. You can learn more about that in our dedicated article.

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Posted Saturday 7 March 2026 at 12:48 pm AEST (my time).

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