Open File Explorer

File Explorer is the new file manager for Windows 8 and Windows 10. It has a newer interface compared to its predecessor, Windows Explorer. File Explorer lets you manage and view your files, browse network locations, share files with your homegroup, and more.

Steps

1. Click or tap on the file folder icon Template:Windows on the taskbar to launch File Explorer. This is the fastest method.
2. Use the built-in search.
   • Windows 10 users can simply search via the search bar on their taskbar. If that isn't present, press the Start button and begin typing.
   • If you're running Windows 8.1, press ⊞ Win+C and select the 🔎 Search charm. Type file explorer and click or tap on the result.
3. Press the ⊞ Win+E keys on your keyboard.
4. Right-click on the Start button and select File Explorer from the bottom. If you are using a touch device, simply hold down instead of right-clicking.
5. Open it via the Start menu/screen.
   • Windows 10: Select the Template:Windows File Explorer folder icon from the left pane.
   • Windows 8.1: Press the down arrow with a circle around it (bottom-left of screen) to open your apps list. Look for and select Template:Windows File Explorer. Additionally, you can use the search at the top-right hand side of the page.
6. Press ⊞ Win+R and type explorer or explorer.exe. Hit ↵ Enter or click OK.

Tips

• Create a shortcut to File Explorer by right-clicking on the desktop and hovering over New and selecting Shortcut from the right. When prompted to type in the item location, input explorer or explorer.exe. Next, give your shortcut a good name (e.g. My Files or File Explorer) and press Finish.
  • Pin to the Start menu/screen by right-clicking and selecting Pin to Start. In Windows 8, it will go to your Apps list.

Things You'll Need

• Device running Windows 10 or 8.1

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References

• http://www.digitalcitizen.life/7-ways-open-file-explorer-windows-81
• https://www.techopedia.com/definition/29078/file-explorer-windows-8
• https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File_Explorer
• http://www.digitalcitizen.life/9-ways-open-file-explorer-windows-10

See also

• Open Windows 10 Settings
• Enable the Windows Subsystem for Linux
• Create a Mobile Hotspot on a Windows 10 PC
• Disable Message Previews in Windows 10 Mail
• Change Your Homepage in Microsoft Edge
• Get Windows 8 for Free
• Connect Xbox 360 Wired Controller to PC Windows 8
• Connect Your Android to Windows 8
• Install Windows 8
• Change the Resolution in Windows 8

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