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+title: Announcing Files Preview v3.9.9
+description: Announcing Files Preview v3.9.9 for users of the preview version.
+thumbnail: /blog-resources/preview/Hero.png
+date: 5/12/2025
+author: files-community
+---
+
+Today we are releasing **Files Preview v3.9.9** for users of the preview version. New users can get started from our [download page](/download/). If you'd like to support the project, consider purchasing Files on the [Microsoft Store](ms-windows-store://pdp/?ProductId=9NSQD9PKV3SS&cid=FilesWebsite) or sponsoring us on [GitHub](https://github.com/sponsors/yaira2). Your support is greatly appreciated but entirely optional.
+
+## Changes
+
+### Redesigned Files Preview icon  
+
+We're excited to introduce an updated icon for Files Preview! Additionally, a new icon for Files Stable will debut in the v4 update later this year.
+
+<figure>
+    <img src="/blog-resources/v3-9-9/PreviewIcon.png" alt="Updated icon for Files Preview" />
+    <figcaption>Updated icon for Files Preview</figcaption>
+</figure>
+
+### Enhanced Home Page performance  
+
+We've optimized the Quick Access widget on the Home Page to improve performance.  
+
+### Expanded cloud provider support  
+
+Files now supports additional [cloud drive](/docs/features/cloud-drives) providers, including Magenta and Sync.  
+
+## Fixes
+
+### Shortcuts  
+
+- Resolved an issue preventing folders ending in '.url' from opening properly.  
+
+### Start Menu tile  
+
+- Fixed the display name for the 'Files - Preview' tile in the Start Menu.  
+
+### Properties window  
+
+- Fixed an issue where the sidebar would flicker when resizing the properties window.  
+
+## Conclusion
+
+As always, we appreciate your feedback and suggestions on how we improve Files. You can reach us on [Discord](https://discord.gg/files) and on [GitHub](https://github.com/files-community/Files/).
+
+Thank you for using Files! 😊
+
+---
+
+Download Files Preview from the [Microsoft Store](ms-windows-store://pdp/?ProductId=9NSQD9PKV3SS&cid=FilesWebsite) | Sponsor us on [GitHub](https://github.com/sponsors/yaira2/)