You then need to head to File Explorer to locate the file manager executable you want to use as your new default. Right-click ...

On Windows 10, you can use these tips and tricks to be more productive with File Explorer, from changing settings to learning how to use the different features and shortcuts.

Choose the This PC option from the Open File Explorer to drop down menu. As helpful as it may be to get File Explorer to display This PC by default, there is one more trick that I want to show you.

In addition to the new Start Menu and taskbar design overhauls, Windows 11 also comes with a new File Explorer and Settings app.

WinSetView will tweak Explorer, change default Folder View, set column headings enabled across all folders in Windows 11/10 Explorer.

Quick access gives you faster navigation to your most frequent folders and files, and here's how to customize the feature on Windows 10.

They have enough settings that you can probably expect a learning curve to be involved if you're permanently transitioning from the default File Explorer, though the basics are obvious: the ...

Windows 11 beta fixes major taskbar gripe, removes old File Explorer settings New build also (sort of) removes OS-level Microsoft Teams integration.

The “Home” page both applications open to by default also represent this well. File Explorer lets you temporarily hide any section only for it to pop right back then next time you open a window.

Read: File Explorer not highlighting selected files and folders To get Quick access back in File Explorer, you can reset Folder options and set folder settings to default.

New features and improvements in File Explorer arriving with Windows 11 22H2 will help users navigate through their files and folders.