Solved Windows 11 doesn't show file explorer side-by-side option

bcosner2000 · Dec 2, 2023

I've tried to find an answer to this question, but I can't find it. For many Windows versions, it was an easy thing to sort two (or more) 'open' file explorer windows and have them show as side-by-side. (there was also a 'stacked' and 'cascading' option). This was accomplished by right-clicking the Taskbar (see picture - sorry for the fuzziness).
- Does anyone know how to do this in Windows 11?

Edwin · Dec 2, 2023

bcosner2000 said:
Does anyone know how to do this in Windows 11?

Those features are gone, but, this might be helpful...

Snap windows into Layouts in Windows 11 Tutorial

This tutorial will show you different ways to Snap windows into zone layouts for your account in Windows 11. You can use Snap windows in Windows 11 to automatically resize and arrange all your open windows into zone layouts using the mouse (drag), keyboard, or the Snap Assist feature. Snap...

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bcosner2000 · Dec 4, 2023

Thank you. Yeah - I've been investigating the Snap function (particularly the 'hover over the maximize button' and then choosing the correct 'side' I want to view the open dialog panes. Question: "Is this really supposed to be more simple than the older 'side-by-side' windows function?" <Sheesh>!

dacrone · Dec 4, 2023

install Nilesoft Shell
Home - Shell

right click on taskbar and select what you want - stacked or side by side

bcosner2000 · Dec 6, 2023

Dacrone: This sounds interesting (even saw a youtube.com vid on it). However - is it safe? Windows Defender flags it as a 'Trojan' and then deletes the download. I have seen similar false positives in the past. But, I'd like to be sure. Any thoughts by our 'team' out there?

dacrone · Dec 6, 2023

yeah its safe. i've been running it on my system for a while now. defender flags a lot of stuff, but i can assure you with through testing with webroot and bitdefender, its ok