Find out 10 different ways to open File Explorer in Windows 11/10 including taskbar, hotkey, Start menu, Command-line, WinX Menu, etc.

When any user logs on, Windows File Explorer will not run as administrator, in elevated mode. Why? It is already started in the standard user context. Read more.

Set File Explorer to Open to Your Preferred Folder By default, File Explorer opens to the Home folder containing Quick Access, Favorites, and Recent Items sections.

Step 1: Open the Start menu and click All apps. Find the program you want to always run in administrator mode and right-click on the shortcut. In the pop-up menu, click Open file location.

Press "Win-E" to open Windows Explorer and locate the file you wish to open with administrator rights. In the example, you would locate a ZIP file.

The Windows 10 version of File Explorer has a few new bells and whistles. Here's a handy guide for new users (and Windows veterans) on the new interface.

New File Explorer features in Windows 11 22H2 The first time you open File Explorer after installing Windows 11 22H2, you will likely notice several changes to the look and feel of the application.

One of File Explorer's largest limitations is the inability to remember tabs or open preselect pages. This simple script will help you fix that and open several File Explorer tabs upon launch.