Microsoft releases Windows 11 KB5095093 update with new File Explorer

Microsoft’s June 2026 C‑release for Windows 11, KB5095093, ships with builds 26200.8737 for 25H2 and 26100.8737 for 24H2, delivering a suite of new OS features ranging from point‑in‑time restore to revamped Widgets and File Explorer enhancements【4】.

New recovery and update controls

The update introduces point‑in‑time restore, a recovery option that lets users roll back the PC—including apps, settings, and personal files—to the most recent automatic restore point, reducing downtime after issues arise. In Windows Update, a calendar‑based pause lets users defer updates for up to 35 days, with the ability to extend or re‑pause the pause as needed. Both features aim to give users finer control over system stability and update timing, a shift from the more rigid update cadence of prior releases.

Widgets, accessibility, and File Explorer tweaks

Widgets receive a quieter, more focused experience: they no longer open on hover, default to the dashboard on first use, and include refined notification controls that clear badges automatically. Accessibility gains a screen‑tint overlay to reduce eye strain and more granular Magnifier zoom controls, letting users set zoom percentages and increments directly in the Magnifier window. File Explorer adds a hover‑preview feature on the Home view, allowing quick file glances without opening the item—an incremental usability boost over the previous version.

Competitive context and market impact

These additions align Windows 11 with broader OS trends emphasizing user‑centric recovery (e.g., macOS’s Time Machine snapshots) and customizable update deferral, potentially narrowing the perceived gap with competitors that already offer granular update controls. The Widgets redesign mirrors the industry push toward less intrusive UI elements, a response to user feedback on notification fatigue. While the update is optional and rolled out gradually, its breadth suggests Microsoft is positioning Windows 11 as a more resilient, user‑friendly platform ahead of the next major Patch Tuesday.

What to watch

• Rollout completion – monitor Microsoft’s telemetry to see when the update reaches 100 % of eligible Windows 11 devices.
• Enterprise adoption – watch for guidance from large IT departments on enabling the new point‑in‑time restore in managed environments.
• Feature feedback – track user sentiment on the Widgets pause and File Explorer hover preview to gauge whether further refinements are likely.

The KB5095093 release signals Microsoft’s continued effort to tighten Windows 11’s reliability and user experience, but the real test will be how quickly enterprises and consumers adopt the new controls and whether they translate into measurable reductions in support incidents.