Although the Windows 11 2022 Update (version 22H2) began to roll out to compatible devices on September 20, it didn't include the highly anticipated update for File Explorer. The reason is that ...

Not all third-party file managers have built-in settings to set them as the default file manager on Windows 11. You can make them your default file manager by running a reg file. You can also use ...

File Explorer, formerly known as Windows Explorer, has since become the built-in program for accessing files on Windows computers. However, Windows has put less work into the software because it has ...

In 2025, Microsoft continues to evolve File Explorer on Windows 11, integrating AI features and bolstering usability. Significant updates enhance the context menu, streamline sharing, and optimize ...

Microsoft has released the long-awaited Windows 11 tabbed File Explorer, Suggested Actions, Taskbar Overflow features, and Task Manager quick-access features in a new preview cumulative update. Last ...

If you are not happy with how File Explorer in Windows 11 works, the latest update may help you a bit. It contains multiple fixes and some new features to make the stock file manager notably better.

David Nield is a technology journalist from Manchester in the U.K. who has been writing about gadgets and apps for more than 20 years. He has a bachelor's degree in English Literature from Durham ...

After several years of using Windows, I have come to terms with the fact that File Explorer's limits are part of the operating system and aren't going away overnight. It's effective, familiar, and, ...

File Explorer is an essential Windows OS component that allows users to manage files and folders on their computers. However, sometimes, it might not respond as expected, causing frustration. This is ...