Microsoft has been fixing Windows 11's annoying white flash bug in File Explorer for over 2 years

The latest Windows 11 preview build mentions a fix for File Explorer that should stop it from flash banging you in dark mode.
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Microsoft is giving Windows 11 File Explorer a speed boost, dark mode fix, and reducing explorer.exe crashes

Microsoft now says it's preparing a big update for File Explorer that would allow it to run faster, address 'white flashes,' ...
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Microsoft confirms Windows 11 speed boost for May with faster clipboard, startup apps, Explorer, and more

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