One of the simplest configuration changes that I have made since making the switch to Windows 11 last year was to configure the File Explorer to open to the This PC screen. Normally, when you open ...

To fix many File Explorer issues, open to Task Manager > Processes, right-click Windows Explorer, and choose "Restart." You ...

A common feature in almost every File Explorer alternative is the dual-pane interface, and the Files app also has it. This splits your window into two parts, either horizontal or vertical, so you ...

Are you having a hard time managing your files because the Windows File Explorer is not working properly or won’t open at all? In this troubleshooting guide, we’ll show the fixes that you can do to ...

Everyone has to deal with File Explorer. It is, after all, the Windows feature you use to get around the file system, organize data, copy and move folders, access external drives, and more. Over the ...

The first feature drop for Windows 11 2022 Update Version 22H2 is available now with Cumulative Update (KB5019509). This optional non-security update brings new features which include a Taskbar ...

A few days ago, we published a guide on how to disable File Explorer tabs in Windows 11, because not everyone cares for it. But, as it turns out, it seems you can switch to the Windows 10 File ...

Unlike in the old days, Windows 11's File Explorer opens by default not to "This PC" with all your drives, but to the new Home page with quick access to user folders, favorites and shared files. To ...

If File Explorer does not highlight the selected files and folders, the solutions below can help you fix the problem. This should work. If not, try the next potential fix. 2] Update or reinstall your ...

Although the Windows 11 2022 Update (version 22H2) began to roll out to compatible devices on September 20, it didn't include the highly anticipated update for File Explorer. The reason is that ...

In context: Microsoft is known for being relatively prompt in releasing patches for updates containing bugs. However, one particular issue has been untouched since last year's Windows 11 22H2 update.

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