The latest Windows 11 preview build mentions a fix for File Explorer that should stop it from flash banging you in dark mode.

Microsoft has confirmed that it's still working to fully address a known issue that causes bright white flashes when opening the File Explorer on some Windows 11 systems. "Removed white flash when ...

Microsoft’s New Windows 11 Update Fixes File Explorer’s Annoying ‘White Flash’ Your email has been sent Microsoft has rolled out Windows 11 Insider Preview ...

Microsoft has fixed a known issue that caused bright white flashes when launching File Explorer in dark mode on Windows 11 systems after installing the KB5070311 optional update. The bug was also ...

Microsoft is now working on a fix for a brief white screen flash when opening File Explorer. Microsoft is now working on a fix for a brief white screen flash when opening File Explorer. is a senior ...

Microsoft has finally explained why Windows 11 File Explorer lacks smooth scrolling in all folders, blaming legacy code and ...

Microsoft is preparing a major Windows 11 reliability update for May 2026 with improvements across File Explorer, ...