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 ...

When accessing your files, File Explorer is your go-to option. When you click on File Explorer, it opens up a default view that gives you access to the default folders, like desktop and pictures, ...

You can access four new Copilot skills directly from File Explorer. You can summarize, ask questions, and compare up to five files. The process supports Microsoft 365 files, PDFs, and web files.

This collection of tips will help you improve your experience searching for files and folders on File Explorer. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s ...

If Explorer crashes when opening a large folder, we need to reduce the load on Explorer, essentially in Windows 11/10. Check ...

In 2025, Microsoft continues to evolve File Explorer on Windows 11, integrating AI features and bolstering usability.

With Windows 11’s KB5037853 update, Microsoft added a function to Explorer that allows you to copy and move files within a folder path by simply dragging and dropping. Sounds easy, right? Well, it is!

Microsoft isn't sure how this new feature is going to land with Windows 11 users, and neither am I. The latest Windows 11 Insider Preview Build (23403) includes a new File Explorer feature that ...