Announcing Files v4.0.37

files-community avatar @files-community • Mar 24, 2026
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Today we are releasing Files v4.0.37 for all users.

An update icon should be displayed in the top right corner of the app for existing users, while new users can get started from our download page. Additionally, you can help support the project by purchasing Files on the Microsoft Store or by sponsoring us on GitHub. Your support is greatly appreciated but entirely optional.

What’s New in Files v4.0.37

Reduced package size

We reduced the package size by over 180 MB.

Right Click Context Menu

You can now access quick actions by right clicking on the Home page, including options like toggling widgets and adding new panes. This dedicated menu makes it easier to customize your Home layout without leaving the page.

Home page context menu

Tabs

Added path hints for tabs with the same name, so it is easier to distinguish similarly named folders opened from different locations.

Tab path hints

7z Options

Added 7z dictionary and word size options to the compression workflow. These advanced options provide more control when tuning archive size versus compression speed.

7z options

Compression Attributes

Added support for applying compression attributes across multiple selected files from the Properties window.

Details Pane

The Details Pane now includes a storage overview for Cloud Drives.

Added support for dragging sidebar items into other apps.

Added a dedicated action to toggle the sidebar, giving you a faster way to show or hide navigation space when you want to focus on content. You can also access this action through the Ctrl + B keyboard shortcut.

Scrolling

Added middle click to scroll, making navigation smoother in long directories and providing another familiar input method.

Fixes

  • Fixed wrong scroll position when switching out of semantic zoom.
  • Fixed issue with opening images in Microsoft Photos.
  • Fixed an issue where git remotes pointing to a local bare repository were not displaying.
  • Fixed an issue where thumbnails didn’t load for MTP devices.
  • Fixed an issue where the Third Party Libraries section was cut off.
  • Fixed Status Center display when canceling extraction.
  • Fixed an issue with opening Control Panel from desktop.
  • Fixed the size of the Settings dialog close button.
  • Fixed an issue where the Run With PowerShell action wasn’t disabled in Recycle Bin.
  • Fixed tooltip labels on the Tags settings page

Conclusion

As always, we appreciate your feedback and suggestions on how to improve Files. You can reach us on Discord and on GitHub.

Thank you for using Files! 😊

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