file explorer

This tutorial will show you how to add Devices and Printers to This PC in File Explorer for your account or all users in Windows 10 and Windows 11. If added, Devices and Printers will appear under the "Devices and drives" group in This PC in File Explorer. The Devices and Printers folder shows...

This tutorial will show you how to add Recycle Bin to This PC in File Explorer for your account or all users in Windows 10 and Windows 11. The Recycle Bin provides a safety net when deleting files or folders. When you delete any of these items from a hard disk, Windows places it in the Recycle...

This tutorial will show you how to use advanced search options and filters while searching for files in Windows 11 File Explorer. The Search Box in File Explorer allows you to find and view all your files and folders in one place. As you type in the Search Box, Windows Search will...

This tutorial will show you how to open the File Explorer UWP app in Windows 10 and Windows 11. Windows 10 and Windows 11 includes a hidden Universal Windows Platform (UWP) File Explorer app that is optimized for touch and supports light and dark mode theme. The File Explorer UWP app is only a...

This tutorial will show you different ways to open File Explorer in Windows 11. File Explorer ("C:\Windows\explorer.exe") in Windows 11 helps you get the files you need quickly and easily. Reference...

This tutorial will show you how to manually refresh items in a File Explorer window for your account in Windows 11. Normally when an item in a File Explorer window is changed, it will auto-refresh by default to reflect the change. Sometimes it may not auto-refresh though, and you may need to...

This tutorial will show you how to undo and redo your last action in Windows 10 and Windows 11. The Undo and Redo options in File Explorer allow you to quickly and easily correct mistakes made in File Explorer and most other apps. The Undo option is only available after you perform an action...

This tutorial will show you how to add or remove the F: Drive in the navigation pane of File Explorer for your account in Windows 11. All drives are shown under the This PC group in the navigation pane of File Explorer by default. Removable drives are shown as separate groups in the navigation...

This tutorial will show you how to move Gallery to show at the top or bottom of the navigation pane in File Explorer for your account in Windows 11. Starting with Windows 11 version 22H2 KB5030310 Build 22621.2361, Microsoft is introducing Gallery, a new feature in File Explorer designed to...

This tutorial will show you how to clear, reset, and restore the default folders and save locations for the File Explorer Gallery for your account in Windows 11. Starting with Windows 11 version 22H2 KB5030310 Build 22621.2361, Microsoft is introducing Gallery, a new feature in File Explorer...

This tutorial will show you how to set a folder as the default save location and public save location for the File Explorer Gallery for your account in Windows 11. Starting with Windows 11 version 22H2 KB5030310 Build 22621.2361, Microsoft is introducing Gallery, a new feature in File Explorer...

This tutorial will show you how to change the order of folders in the File Explorer Gallery collection drop menu for your account in Windows 11. Starting with Windows 11 version 22H2 KB5030310 Build 22621.2361, Microsoft is introducing Gallery, a new feature in File Explorer designed to make it...

This tutorial will show you how to select to show all or a specific folder in your File Explorer Gallery collection for your account in Windows 11. Starting with Windows 11 version 22H2 KB5030310 Build 22621.2361, Microsoft is introducing Gallery, a new feature in File Explorer designed to make...

This tutorial will show you how to add or remove folder and drive locations to see in your File Explorer Gallery collection for your account in Windows 11. Starting with Windows 11 version 22H2 KB5030310 Build 22621.2361, Microsoft is introducing Gallery, a new feature in File Explorer designed...

This tutorial will show you how rearrange quick access folders to any order you want in the navigation pane of File Explorer for your account in Windows 11. Quick access is part of Home in File Explorer (Win+E). Quick access allows you to quickly access and view your pinned folders and...

This tutorial will show you how to hide specific drive(s) from showing in File Explorer for all users in Windows 10 and Windows 11. You can hide one or more drives to prevent them from showing in File Explorer < This PC and navigation pane, and still be able to open and access the hidden drive...

This tutorial will show you how to restore the removed legacy settings in Folder Options for all users in Windows 11. You can use Folder Options (aka: File Explorer Options) to change the way files and folders function and how items are displayed in Windows 11 File Explorer. Starting with...

This tutorial will show you how to add or remove the Desktop, Documents, Downloads, Libraries, Music, Pictures, and/or Videos folder(s) in the File Explorer navigation pane when using "Show all folders" for all users in Windows 11. The navigation pane is the far left pane in File Explorer used...

This tutorial will show you how to enable or disable inline AutoComplete for the Run and File Explorer address bar for your account in Windows 10 and Windows 11. As you type in the address bar of File Explorer (Win+E) or Run (Win+R), inline AutoComplete will append suggestions based on your...

This tutorial will show you how to enable or disable AutoSuggest for the Run and File Explorer address bar for your account in Windows 10 and Windows 11. As you type (ex: path) in the address bar of File Explorer (Win+E) or Run (Win+R), AutoSuggest will automatically show you a list of...