How to Change the Default File Explorer in Windows 11 The following instruction involves editing the registry, which comes with risks, as a single incorrect edit can make your computer unstable.

By default, Windows 11 shows the Home page when you open File Explorer, unlike Windows 10, which displays the "This PC" page. However, you can configure File Explorer in Windows 11 to open the ...

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.

Reduce column width size of the File Explorer in Windows 11 By default, the layout view set for the File Explorer is the Details layout view where all the folder details are displayed in columns.

We’ve talked about File Explorer (Windows Explorer in Windows 7) several times before, and if you ask me it’s one of the most important parts of Windows to customize.

Do you want to open a file type or link with a specific app? Here's how to change the default app settings on Windows 11.