The new Windows 11 update finally eliminates a annoying visual glitch

The KB5072033 update fixes a visual glitch that had been affecting users for months.

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Today, a minor but highly appreciated update arrives for those who use Windows 11 daily. Among the changes included in the patch, there’s a fix for a visual issue that had been generating complaints for a while: the white flash that appeared every time the File Explorer was opened. A small detail for some, but quite annoying for those who work constantly with folders and windows.

The patch, distributed as a standard cumulative update, is now available for all users through Windows Update. It doesn’t introduce major new features, but it does touch on important points of stability and quality of life for the operating system.

The KB5072033 update solves the white flashing issue in the explorer and improves stability

The most visible change in this patch is the elimination of the initial white flash when opening the File Explorer. This behavior, especially noticeable on dark screens or configurations with dark mode, occurred just before the window displayed its content. With the applied correction, the opening is more fluid and uniform, without jumps that break the experience.

In addition to the graphical adjustment, the KB5072033 patch incorporates small internal improvements that aim to reinforce the overall stability of Windows 11. Although Microsoft hasn’t exhaustively detailed all the changes, it does confirm that corrections related to performance and compatibility have been included.

A discreet but effective patch that polishes one of the most commented visual details in recent months. To install it, simply access Settings > Windows Update and apply the available updates.