File Explorer in Windows 11 helps you get the files you need quickly and easily. To check it out in Windows 11, select it on the taskbar or the Start menu, or press the Windows logo key + E on your keyboard.

To open File Explorer in Windows 11, select File Explorer on the taskbar or press the Windows logo key + E on your keyboard. Here are some things to try if File Explorer won't open.

Search File Explorer: Open File Explorer from the taskbar or right-click on the Start menu, choose File Explorer and then select a location from the left pane to search or browse.

Follow these steps to automatically diagnose and repair problems with files and folders in Windows. These problems might include the inablility to delete files or folders from the Recycle Bin, or troubles with trying to copy, move, rename, or delete a file.

Summary Starting with Windows security updates released on and after October 14, 2025, File Explorer automatically disables the preview feature for files downloaded from the internet. This change is designed to enhance security by preventing a vulnerability that could leak NTLM hashes when users preview potentially unsafe files. For more details, review the following frequently asked questions ...

To share a file in File Explorer on Windows 11, select the file, then select Share on the ribbon. You can also right-click (or press and hold) on the file > Share in File Explorer or the Start menu.

Here's how to use File Explorer: Opening File Explorer: Click the folder icon on the taskbar or press the Windows key + E to open File Explorer. Navigating Folders: Use the side panel to navigate through your folders and drives. You can expand folders by clicking the arrow next to them.

File Explorer in Windows 11 helps you get the files you need quickly and easily. To check it out in Windows 11, select it on the taskbar or the Start menu, or press the Windows logo key + E on your keyboard.

Describes how to use the System File Checker tool to troubleshoot missing or corrupted system files in Windows.

You can create new folders many different ways, but the two easiest ways are by using the Save As command or File Explorer. This article explains how to do both.