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technology21 days ago•8 min saved

Windows 11 Gains Performance Boost with Memory Fixes, Faster Startup, and File Explorer Tweaks

Microsoft has released the April 2026 optional preview update KB5083631 for Windows 11 versions 24H2/25H2, delivering a broad set of under-the-hood improvements: fixes for the File Explorer white flash in dark mode and related UI quirks, modernization of legacy dialogs with WinUI 3, preserved view and sorting settings, and a more reliable explorer.exe process; memory optimizations for the Delivery Optimization service, faster startup for startup apps, and an increase of FAT32 formatting support from 32GB to 2TB via the command line. Additional reliability fixes touch the taskbar, Microsoft Store error codes, Windows Hello data persistence across upgrades, Remote Desktop scaling, color profile persistence, and input improvements. The update is currently optional and is expected to roll out to all users with the May 12, 2026 Patch Tuesday update.

via Windows Latest|

#fat32 #file-explorer #memory-leaks

technology1 month ago•12 min saved

Windows 11 Insider Preview Lifts FAT32 to 2 TB, Reducing the Old 32 GB Cap

Microsoft's Windows 11 Insider Preview now lets you format FAT32 drives up to 2 TB with the stock tools, ending the old 32 GB GUI limit. The 32 GB cap was a 30-year-old UI decision rather than a FAT32 spec limit; larger volumes have been possible via other tools previously. FAT32 still imposes a 4 GB file-size limit and is not ideal for large HD or 4K video files.

via Hackaday|

#2-tb #fat32 #formatting

technology1 month ago•1 min saved

Windows 11 Lifts FAT32 Cap and Speeds Storage in Insider Builds

Preview builds of Windows 11 remove the 32GB FAT32 limit when formatting via the command line, enabling up to 2TB partitions; GUI formatting remains unchanged. The storage page also becomes more responsive when listing disks and volumes. These changes are in Windows Insider builds with no announced general release date.

via extremetech.com|

#command-line #fat32 #insider-builds

technology1 month ago•2 min saved

Windows 11 Insider: FAT32 Volumes Hit 2TB When Formatted via Command Prompt

Microsoft’s Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 26300.8170 raises the FAT32 volume size limit from 32GB to 2TB, but only when using the Command Prompt format tool; the graphical formatter still enforces the 32GB cap. The change, long teased since 2024, aligns FAT32 with its spec and broader drive sizes, while preserving cross‑platform compatibility. The update also includes enhancements like faster large-volume browsing in Settings and improved storage/network details and Secure Boot checks.

via TechSpot|

#fat32 #microsoft #storage

technology1 month ago•3 min saved

Windows 11 Insider: FAT32 Formatting Bump to 2TB via Command Prompt

Windows 11 Insider preview builds now let you format FAT32 volumes up to 2TB using the Command Prompt, removing the long-standing 32GB cap (the graphical formatter remains limited to 32GB, and the 4GB file-size limit stays). The change applies to insiders and is not yet in the standard release.

via PCWorld|

#command-prompt #external-storage #fat32

technology1 month ago•9 min saved

Windows 11 Insider builds speed up storage settings and lift FAT32 limit to 2TB

Windows 11 Insider builds (Dev 26300.8170, Beta 26220.8165) bring faster loading for Storage settings and Disks & Volumes, tweak UAC prompts to appear only when accessing temporary files, and remove the built-in FAT32 formatting cap of 32GB (now up to 2TB via the command line). These changes address long-standing slowdowns on large drives, with a typical stable rollout timeline yet to be announced.

via Windows Latest|

#fat32 #insider-preview #storage