Windows 11 KB5070311 update fixes File Explorer freezes, search issues

Windows 11 KB5070311 update fixes File Explorer freezes, search issues

​​Microsoft has released the KB5070311 preview cumulative update for Windows 11 systems, which includes 49 changes, including fixes for File Explorer freezes and search issues.

Optional Windows 11 update causes glitchy File Explorer in dark mode

Earlier this week, Microsoft released optional Windows 11 update KB5070311, which brings several new features and improvements to the operating system, including File Explorer changes like "a more consistent dark mode experience." Unfortunately, the update isn't without issues. The new File Explorer dark mode, for example, has a bug that may cause headaches. Microsoft confirms the bug in the "Known issues in this update" section of the update's …

Microsoft releases KB5070311 update to fix a bunch of Windows 11 issues – and it has problems

Microsoft has managed to do it yet again. On the face of things, the KB5070311 preview update is a great update that not only addresses problems such as File Explorer freezing, but also introduces a raft of new Copilot features. But, as you will have probably gathered, it does not end there. The KB5070311 preview update is another issue-riddled update, this time breaking dark mode in File Explorer. Let’s start off with the good stuff. Microsoft …

Windows 11's Search UI is now taller and takes more screen space, as it matches the new Start menu height

Windows Search UI height now matches the Start menu on Windows 11, and it’s rolling out with the November 2025 optional update (KB5070311). It’ll be included in the December 2025 Patch Tuesday for everyone. As you might have noticed, Windows Search has always been smaller than the Start menu on Windows 11. While it’s not necessarily an issue, it feels odd, especially when you switch to Search from the Start menu’s search bar. It’s even worse aft…

KB5070311 Adds Much-Needed Upgrades to Windows 11's Advanced Settings & File Explorer

Microsoft has started rolling out Windows 11 KB5070311 for 25H2 (Build 26200.7309) and 24H2 (Build 26100.7309), and it updates Advanced Settings, File Explorer, and Desktop Spotlight. The notable change in KB5070311 is the new Virtual Workspaces toggle inside Settings > System > Advanced. It allows power users to enable Hyper-V and Windows Sandbox without digging […]