Microsoft fixes File Explorer's excessive resource consumption with this update for Windows 10 20H2 and 2004

Microsoft has released a new optional update for computers running Windows 10 versions 20H2 and 2004. It is Build 19042.906, a build that includes patch KB5000842and which is part of the March 2021 update cycle.

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An installation accessible both online and through offline installers and that beyond adding new functions and features, focuses on fixing problems and improving performancein some sections, in the case of File Explorer."

Centered on File Explorer

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Among the improvements and corrections that will come with this Build we find how Microsoft corrects the message Computer filters>use filters for searches in File Explorer In addition, another error has been corrected where the search filter stops responding and crashes if the user tries to change the type of filter used for the search."

In addition, Microsoft has fixed performance issues caused by explorer.exe, affecting the performance of File Explorer, the taskbar , the action center… A process that caused a high consumption of resources especially when other applications are running in the background.

Other issues that Microsoft has fixed are related to color reproduction on some monitors when using HDR mode, which causes darker colors than they should be displayed on the screen.Likewise, bugs with the synchronization of video playback when using multi-monitor configurations have been corrected.

Also, this patch fixes an issue that prevents Chromium-based Microsoft Edge from working, which occurs when Microsoft Edge is used in combination with Microsoft App-V and fonts are enabled within the virtual environment.

Fixed problems also with mouse or keyboard connections when users delete files or folders synced with OneDrive. In addition, there is a long list of minor fixes and improvements.

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An update that can be obtained in the usual way, that is, by going to the Configuration section>"

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