How AI-powered updates are transforming File Explorer in Windows 11

File Explorer on Windows 11 gained several notable changes in 2025, including context menu improvements, AI Actions, ...

Windows 11 25H2 is here! Meet all the new features coming to your PC

W indows 11 version 25H2, the next major feature update for Microsoft’s operating system, started rolling out in waves on September 30. Despite being categorized as an “enablement update,” the scope ...
Neowin

Windows 11 gets a new File Explorer feature, Start menu fixes, and more in new builds0 0

For Windows Insiders signed in with a work or school account (Entra ID), File Explorer will begin showing people icons under the “Activity” column on File Explorer Home and on “Recommended” at the top ...
Windows Report

Windows 11 KB5065789 adds Click to Do upgrades and AI actions in File Explorer

Windows 11 KB5065789 (Build 26100.6725) brings smarter Click to Do menus and AI-powered File Explorer actions.
TechSpot

Windows 11 File Explorer keeps getting worse, now with added AI

Editor's take: Windows 11 brought a slew of UI changes and "improvements" few users welcome. File Explorer's state is particularly dire, yet Microsoft shows no sign of backing off its relentless quest ...
Bleeping Computer

Microsoft testing new AI features in Windows 11 File Explorer

Microsoft is testing new File Explorer AI-powered features that will enable Windows 11 users to work with images and documents without needing to open the files. Known as "AI actions," they can ...
The Verge

Microsoft is putting AI actions into the Windows File Explorer

You’ll be able to right-click on files to get shortcuts to AI features available in Windows 11. You’ll be able to right-click on files to get shortcuts to AI features available in Windows 11. is a ...