How to Change the Default File Explorer in Windows 11 The following instruction involves editing the registry, which comes with risks, as a single incorrect edit can make your computer unstable.

By default, Windows 11 shows the Home page when you open File Explorer, unlike Windows 10, which displays the "This PC" page. However, you can configure File Explorer in Windows 11 to open the ...

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.

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

In this how-to guide we go through the steps needed to remove the new quick access from the navigation pane in Windows 10, for those who feel the feature doesn't bring much value.

The File Explorer changed its name in Windows 8 (it was previously known as the Windows Explorer), but it's gotten more functionality in Windows 10. Because the File Explorer is where you'll go to ...

If you don't like the default startup location of File Explorer, here's how to change it on Windows 11 version 22H2.