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How to open file explorer on windows 11?


Here are easy ways to start File Explorer in Windows 11 that you can consider to start File Explorer quickly!



How to open File Explorer on Windows 11:

1.) ... Start File Explorer by using the Windows key + E!
2.) ... start File Explorer via the Windows 11 taskbar!
3.) ... open file explorer via the Windows 11 desktop!
4.) ... Start the file explorer via the Windows 11 search!
5.) ... Start File Explorer with the Windows X button!
6.) ... More tips for files, Explorer, .. and Co on MS Windows 11!




1.) Start File Explorer by using the Windows key + E!

At any time while using desktop PCs or notebooks, press the Windows key and the "E" key together and a file explorer window will appear immediately.

Windows + E = Open new Explorer window

Each time you press the key, a new Explorer window is opened. Any number of Explorer windows can be opened with this, in order to possibly dock them afterwards.

To do this: ►  How does the window snap work on Windows 11, enable/disable?
 

2.) Start File Explorer via the Windows 11 taskbar!

1. After the file explorer has started, simply  right- click  on the icon

2. And the Windows 11 file explorer "Pin to taskbar"

(... see Image-1 Point 1 and 2)


Even if you use the Windows 11 file explorer now close, the file explorer stays in the system tray and you can open it with a single click!  


(Image-5) Start the file explorer via the Windows 11 taskbar!
Start the file explorer via the Windows 11 taskbar!

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3.) Open File Explorer via the Windows 11 desktop!

Even if the desktop icons always play a minor role for Microsoft itself, for many desktop users the desktop icons are an important reference point for starting Windows 11 programs, system settings, ... etc. and also for starting File Explorer !

To do this: ►  Customize which desktop icons are displayed under Windows 11! !

(Image-2) File Explorer via the desktop in Windows 11!
File Explorer via the desktop in Windows 11!

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4.) Start the file explorer via the Windows 11 search!


You can also find the file explorer in the start menu or in the Windows file search

1. To do this, click on the Start button in the taskbar

1b. Optional: Press the Windows + Q

2 keyboard shortcut. Then type "File Explorer" on your keyboard.

3. When you see the "File Explorer" result, click on the icon
(or press Enter and File Explorer will be launched)

(... see Image-3 Point 1  to 4)


(Image-3) File Explorer via Windows 11 Search!
File Explorer via Windows 11 Search!

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5.) Start File Explorer with the Windows X button!


Right- click Start or press Windows + X
 
(... see Image-4 Point 1 and 2) 

Right-click the Start button on your taskbar or press Windows + X on your keyboard, select "File Explorer" and File Explorer will open.


(Image-1) Open file explorer on windows-11 via Windows-X!
Open file explorer on windows-11 via Windows-X!

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6.) More tips on files, Explorer, .. and Co on MS Windows 11!


►► Disable the new Windows 11 Explorer context menu, is it possible?
►► Remove the old File Explorer on Windows 11?
►► Can you change the search options in Windows 11 File Explorer?
►► Automatically expand directory structure in Windows 11 Explorer?
►► Where can I find the classic file explorer for Windows 11?
►► Remove the Windows Terminal APP from the Explorer menu?







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