Switch from File Explorer to an alternative like XYplorer or OneCommander—and set the alternative as the default, with the help of a registry hack.

How to open File Explorer on Windows 10. On Windows 10, you can open File Explorer in several ways, including: Clicking the File Explorer icon in the taskbar. "Windows key + E" keyboard shortcut ...

These Windows 10 File Explorer tips, tricks & secrets will help you get the best out of it. We show how to Share Files instantly, Find More Apps, Open This PC by default, Delete Recent Files History.

PowerToys 0.92.1 is out with key bug fixes for Command Palette and File Explorer. No new features, just smoother performance.

File Explorer is an essential Windows OS component that allows users to manage files and folders on their computers. However, sometimes, it might not respond as expected, causing frustration.

File Explorer tabs are already part of the File Explorer UI, provided that you’re running an up-to-date copy of Windows. (You can check Windows Update in the Windows 11 Settings menu to be sure.) ...

The Files App—a sleek, open source Windows Explorer replacement, promises to improve massively how you interact with your files. But, as with any new tool, it comes with its own set of trade-offs.

Open File Explorer to a specific folder that you want to search. Click in the Search field. If the functionality works, you should see a list of items from previous searches.

Now, open File Explorer, select the This PC screen, and refresh the display. You should see the library folder appear within File Explorer, as shown in Figure 4.

There's no shortage of File Explorer alternatives (XYPlorer being a popular choice), and this was the case even before Windows 11.But none of them feature as modern or polished a design as the ...