Ever searched for a file in Windows and come up empty? Or waited way too long for results? You’re not alone. Many users find ...

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

Launch Windows Search (press Windows+S), type File Explorer Options, and choose the item with that name. In the File Explorer Options window, open the "General" tab if you arent already there.

To open up File Explorer Options (earlier called Folder Options) in Windows 11, click on the three-dot menu button from the main ribbon. You will see Options; simply click on it and it will open ...

To do this, open File Explorer and go to View > Options. Next to Open File Explorer to:, choose This PC instead of Quick access and click OK to close the window and apply your changes.

While File Explorer has dozens of keyboard shortcuts, here are some of the most useful: Windows key + E — open a new instance of File Explorer from anywhere in Windows.

Open File Explorer and check if the problem is fixed. If the problem is fixed with Windows Search off, there must be a bug in your system that can be fixed by updating.

On the Windows 11 2022 Update, File Explorer introduces a new "Home" page experience. The page is technically "Quick access" but has a different name, a new (home) icon, and several other changes.

File Explorer lets you temporarily hide any section only for it to pop right back then next time you open a window. Files, meanwhile, will remember that you hide a particular section.

These Windows 10 File Explorer tips, tricks & secrets will help you get the best out of it. We show how to Share Files instantly, Find More Apps, Open This PC by default, Delete Recent Files History.