Microsoft has been fixing Windows 11's annoying white flash bug in File Explorer for over 2 years

The latest Windows 11 preview build mentions a fix for File Explorer that should stop it from flash banging you in dark mode.
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Microsoft is giving Windows 11 File Explorer a speed boost, dark mode fix, and reducing explorer.exe crashes

Microsoft now says it's preparing a big update for File Explorer that would allow it to run faster, address 'white flashes,' ...
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Latest Windows 11 insider builds hide secret File Explorer dark mode

HANDS ON Even when you have dark mode enabled in Windows 11, some important dialog boxes stay white. But that could be changing, if a new, hidden beta feature becomes widely available.… A lot of users ...
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Microsoft fixes File Explorer dark mode bugs and more in Windows 11 Beta build 22635.5240Microsoft fixes File Explorer dark mode bugs and more in Windows 11 Beta build 22635. ...

This week in the Windows Insider program ends with build 22635.5240 in the Beta Channel. The update fixes dark mode bugs in File Explorer and other issues. Microsoft is finishing this week with a ...
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Windows stuck in Dark Mode; How to get out of it?

If you use Dev or Beta channel, restarting the Windows Explorer process could resolve the issue. If your system includes some bugs or glitches, it might be fixed by restarting Windows Explorer. For ...

Microsoft tests Windows Explorer speed, performance improvements

Microsoft is rolling out multiple File Explorer changes to Windows 11 users in the Insider program, including improvements to ...