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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First preview build for Windows 11 in 2026 is out with fixes for File Explorer and more

The first Windows 11 preview build in 2026 is here, and it brings accessibility improvements, a new Windows Spotlight icon, File Explorer fixes, and more. The Windows Insider Program team is back from ...
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Microsoft’s New Windows 11 Update Fixes File Explorer’s Annoying ‘White Flash’

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 ...