If you’ve been dealing with an annoying problem in Windows 11 where File Explorer keeps crashing for no clear reason, you’re not alone. But the good news is that Microsoft has announced that this issue is finally resolved by Windows 11 Update.
According to a report from Windows Latest, Microsoft explained that while File Explorer can crash for some reason, one specific bug has been identified and fixed. Although this announcement wasn’t made through an official support page, it was shared in a post on the Feedback Hub, where Microsoft communicates directly with Windows Insider testers.
The issue occurred when users tried to open File Explorer from the taskbar. Instead of opening properly, File Explorer would stop responding and crash. This can be incredibly frustrating for users who rely on File Explorer to navigate their files and folders. Fortunately, Microsoft has resolved this bug, starting with Insider build 22635.4005.
However, for now, only Insider testers have access to this fix. The general public using Windows 11 will have to wait until the fix is rolled out more widely in a future update. Currently, the fix is not included in the latest major Windows 11 update, KB5041587.
Update KB5041587, which was previously available only to testers, is now an optional update that regular Windows users can install manually. It’s not automatically installed yet, so you’ll need to go to Windows Update and select it yourself if you want to benefit from the new features and improvements it brings.
While KB5041587 doesn’t include the File Explorer crash fix, it still contains a lot of helpful improvements for the Windows 11 update. Once installed, non-Insider versions of Windows 11 will have build numbers 22621.4112 or 22631.4112.
The Windows 11 update is worth considering, as it introduces several new features and performance enhancements. Some of the highlights include the ability to share files directly with Android phones, improved performance for the latest AMD Ryzen CPUs, and updates to accessibility tools like Narrator and Dictation. These features can help make Windows 11 more efficient and user-friendly.
Even though Microsoft has fixed one of the reasons for File Explorer crashes, the company emphasizes that many different factors can cause this issue. If you’re still experiencing problems with File Explorer, Microsoft encourages you to continue reporting them through the Feedback Hub.
In summary, while Microsoft has taken a step forward in fixing this annoying File Explorer bug, most users will need to wait for a future Windows 11 update to see the benefits. In the meantime, it’s a good idea to install the KB5041587 update for other performance improvements and features and to keep an eye on future updates for further fixes.
