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Tested: Windows 11 just fixed slow storage management and removed a 30-year FAT32 limit

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Microsoft has introduced new storage improvements in Windows 11 Insider builds, enhancing performance in storage settings and removing a 30-year FAT32 limitation. The update focuses on faster storage settings navigation and better user experience, particularly in disk properties and partitions. Windows 11 now allows formatting FAT32 drives up to 2TB via the command line, replacing the previous 32GB limit. These changes aim to address slow performance when accessing storage settings on large drives and improve overall user experience. Additionally, Microsoft has optimized the handling of data fetching and UI rendering in the Storage settings, resulting in faster response times.

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