Check out all the official features and improvements that Microsoft has released for File Explorer in 2025.

When accessing your files, File Explorer is your go-to option. When you click on File Explorer, it opens up a default view that gives you access to the default folders, like desktop and pictures, ...

One of the simplest configuration changes that I have made since making the switch to Windows 11 last year was to configure the File Explorer to open to the This PC screen. Normally, when you open ...

Everyone has to deal with File Explorer. It is, after all, the Windows feature you use to get around the file system, organize data, copy and move folders, access external drives, and more. Over the ...

File Explorer is one of the most widely used tools on a Windows PC. We all use our computers excessively to download and manage files; it is File Explorer that helps with all of it. With such a case ...

A common feature in almost every File Explorer alternative is the dual-pane interface, and the Files app also has it. This splits your window into two parts, either horizontal or vertical, so you ...

This collection of tips will help you improve your experience searching for files and folders on File Explorer. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s ...

Microsoft isn't sure how this new feature is going to land with Windows 11 users, and neither am I. The latest Windows 11 Insider Preview Build (23403) includes a new File Explorer feature that ...

In brief: If you frequently deal with zipped files, File Explorer should soon perform notably better during extraction. Developers have optimized the feature in the latest Windows 11 Preview Build. It ...

Have you ever found yourself frustrated with the limitations of Windows 11 File Explorer? Maybe it feels clunky, outdated, or just doesn’t offer the flexibility you need for managing your files ...