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What you oughta know

Microsoft released Windows 11 Build 23481 to the Dev Channel yesterday.

The company will also take several legacy File Explorer options out of its operating system.

Windows 11 File Explorer Hero

It also noted that the options will continue to be available through registry keys.

“Are you kidding me?

Those legacy options are super important!

Windows 11 file Explorer

Why remove options based on telemetry where majority of users are not power users?

I thought windows 11 was for productivity?

That change should never go into production.”

The Windows 11 Start menu apps list.

Microsoft’s phrasing describing the change seems definitive, but the company could always change its plans.

The Insider Program is an avenue to receive feedback from users after all.

Amajor redesign for the File Exploreris also in the works.

Windows 11 Official

Microsoft showed off the revamped File Explorer on Windows 11 during Build 2023.

Windows Copilot key

Surface Pro 7 with Type Cover

Windows 11 Task Manager

Windows 11 system features

Windows 11 Start menu

Windows 11 battery usage

Copilot Vision for Windows announcement

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