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explorer preview
About this tag
The explorer preview tag on WindowsForum.com covers discussions about Windows Explorer and File Explorer, including security vulnerabilities like NTLM hash disclosure (CVE-2026-20872) that affect these components. It also includes topics on enhancing Windows 11 with tools such as PowerToys, Task Scheduler, and Process Explorer for power users. Recurring themes involve troubleshooting, security issues, and leveraging built-in or third-party utilities to improve the Explorer experience. The tag is relevant for users interested in Windows Explorer security, performance, and customization.
Microsoft has assigned CVE‑2026‑20872 to a new NTLM hash disclosure / spoofing vulnerability that affects the Windows Shell and File Explorer family of components — a class of bugs that historically allows a crafted file or metadata to cause a client to resolve an attacker‑controlled UNC/SMB...
Windows 11 still hides a surprising amount of power under its polished surface — and for power users the obvious answer isn't hoping Microsoft brings back every legacy tool, it’s learning where those capabilities already exist and how to extend them cleanly. What began as a short list of...