Windows 11 improves ZIP file extraction speed by 10%

Windows 11 is getting an update that will make unzipping files from ZIP archives quicker. This improvement is part of a new preview build, which aims to fix slow performance that users have been frustrated with for a long time. The update will enhance the speed of extracting files, especially when dealing with large ZIP files containing many small items. Users have often complained about how slow this process has been in the File Explorer. Microsoft acknowledges these complaints and has worked to improve the situation. The new preview build, called 27818, is available in the Canary channel. It includes not only the performance boost for ZIP files but also fixes for various bugs in the interface. For example, some users experienced issues where the home page of File Explorer would not load correctly. While this update does promise faster unzipping, it is important to note that it only affects the built-in unzipping tool in Windows 11, not third-party programs like WinRAR or 7-Zip. Reportedly, some tests show that speeds could increase by about 10%. Even with this improvement, many users still find File Explorer underwhelming. Complaints about its overall performance continue, suggesting that while this update addresses one issue, more work is needed to enhance the entire File Explorer experience.