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Use the old file explorer in Windows 11?


You can use the old file explorer and  activate ribbons in Windows 11, this was also the standard in the first test version of Windows 11!



1.) ... Registry entry to activate the old Windows Explorer!
2.) ... The old file explorer on the new Microsoft Windows 11 desktop OS!
3.) ... The new File Explorer on the new Microsoft Windows 11 Desktop OS!
4.) ... The prepared old / new Explorer scripts, the explanation!
5.) ... More tips for MS Windows 11 File Explorer!



Is possible again from build 10.22000.160)!  

CAUTION! was not possible from version 21H2 (Build 22000.71)!   ►► Query Windows 11 version?


If you are not satisfied with the pleasant new Windows 11 File Explorer, you have to use third party software, such as the Quad Explorer for Windows 11 . But the Windows 11 File Explorer is visually quite pleasant and can also be easily adapted, here Microsoft has once again done a very good job in terms of data management!

Tip: ►► Deactivate the new Windows 11 Explorer context menu!


1.) Registry entry to activate the old Windows Explorer!



Download: ►  Old_Explorer_Windows-11.reg.zip
or 

1. Create the registry value:  Windows + R   + regedit + Ctrl + Shift + Enter 

2. Directly via the address bar to: 
Computer\KEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Shell Extensions 

3. Create folder  Blocked

4. In the Blocked folder, create   {e2bf9676-5f8f-435c-97eb-11607a5bedf7} create

5. Then restart the explorer and start old Windows 11 file Explorer 

( ... see image 1 point 1 to 6 ) 

PS:

If you want to use the New File Explorer, then simply delete the value or put a minus in front of it:  ---- {e2bf9676-5f8f-435c-97eb-11607a5bedf7}   Ctrl + Shift + Enter is important so that the Registry Editor is in admin mode starts!

(Image-1) Old file explorer under Windows 11 registry key!
Old file explorer under Windows 11 registry key!

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2.) The old file explorer on the new Microsoft Windows 11 desktop OS!

The old Windows Explorer is almost identical to the Windows 10 File Explorer and has many advantages over the new Windows 11 Explorer, which is particularly noticeable in the Windows search!     

See example: ►► Windows s 10/11  File Explorer search for modification time!


(Image-3) Use the old file explorer in Windows 11?
Use the old file explorer in Windows 11?

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3.) The new File Explorer on the new Microsoft Windows 11 Desktop OS!

The new Windows 11 Explorer is almost the same as the old File Explorer under Windows 10, except that the old ribbon menu is missing!

As described above, you can:
► Restore File Explorer with the old ribbon menu under Windows 11



(Image-2) Start the new file explorer in Windows 11!
Start the new file explorer in Windows 11!

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4.) ... The prepared old / new Explorer scripts, the explanation! 




1. Download: ►  Alt_Explorer_Windows-11.reg.zip

2. Open it in the Windows 11 download folder or unzip on the desktop 

3. Double-click on Old Old Explorer Windows 11.reg to activate the old Explorer

4. With  New Explorer Windows 11.reg the new one is restored 

(... see Image-4) 

PS:
I have packed the restart_explorer.bat in the archive.  This is used to restart the Explorer

Tip: ►► Deactivate the new Windows 11 Explorer context menu!

(Image-4) Old and New File Explorer Windows 11 Registry Scripts!
Old and New File Explorer Windows 11 Registry Scripts!

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5.) ... More tips for MS Windows 11 File Explorer!



Unlike on MAC-OS, or chromeOS , Windows Explorer is still an important tool to manage data and folders on Windows 11, as it is on all Microsoft Windows 11, 10, ... desktop and/or MS servers -operating systems! Here you will find further links and tips on the topic of Date Explorer that may help you!

►► Activate / display all folders in the navigation area!
►► Disable  / enable status bar in File Explorer Windows 11!
►► Compress and unpack the files under Windows 11!
►► What are blue double arrows in File Explorer Windows 11, 10?
►► How do I open This PC in File Explorer instead of Quick Access?
►► File Explorer search without and with subfolders in Windows 11!
►► Where can I delete the file explorer history on Windows 11?
►► Show hidden files in Windows 11 File Explorer!
►► Windows 11 and click sound when navigating in file explorer!
►► Distances between objects in Windows 11 Explorer! 








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