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File Explorer is also getting some improvements as part of theWindows 11 version 24H2.
This will allow you to create a Zip, 7z, or TAR file.
File Explorer changes in 2024
I know the icons actually describe the action, but it can also be confusing for some users.
I admit this happened to me many times.
Thumbnail previews changes
Another minor update with File Explorer is happening with the thumbnail previews.
However, you might now view and edit starts, descriptions, keywords, and more.
The feature was suddenly removed, but it’s now coming back as part of this feature update.
In addition to these changes, Microsoft is also rolling out some under-the-hood and performance improvements.
Also, some improvements meant for version 24H2 will eventually be ported to version 23H2.
In October, the feature update will become more broadly available for existing devices.
Finally, AI features may require new hardware (such as NPU) to be available.
