Windows+E (Open File Explorer) If I don't use Command Palette to open File Explorer (which is what I do most of the time), I use Windows+E to quickly open up File Explorer.

In Windows 7 the default location to which Explorer opens is the Libraries folder which contains your Documents. Make it open My Computer folder instead.

The File Explorer changed its name in Windows 8 (it was previously known as the Windows Explorer), but it's gotten more functionality in Windows 10. Because the File Explorer is where you'll go to ...

Our Verdict Better Explorer (aka BExplorer) looks and behaves the way Windows Explorer will in Windows 8–except that it runs in Windows 7.

Since Windows Vista, File Explorer/Windows Explorer lets you save a specific search for quick access later. For our example, we’ll be using Windows 10, but this tip will work for Windows 7 and up.

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.

Open the Task Manager by pressing CTRL+SHIFT+ESC. Under the Processes tab, look for Windows Explorer and right click on it. Select Restart. On top of the Task Manager window, click on File. Select ...

Windows 11's File Explorer is getting a bunch of new buttons that will make its Home page a lot more convenient.