Microsoft keeps adding things to File Explorer's navigation pane. Here's how to start subtracting them.

If File Explorer on Windows 11 is running slowly and driving you crazy, this simple change to the settings will smooth out ...

Windows 11/10 includes a new UWP Windows File Explorer app file, that is optimized for Touch devices and includes a Dark theme as well. This post will show you how to access this hidden Explorer app.

Microsoft has finally explained why Windows 11 File Explorer lacks smooth scrolling in all folders, blaming legacy code and ...

If File Explorer does not highlight the selected files and folders, the solutions below can help you fix the problem. This should work. If not, try the next potential fix. 2] Update or reinstall your ...

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File Explorer is the default app for managing files on Windows. Despite improvements over the years, it has remained a frustrating tool to use because it's so slow and clunky. It's been such a problem ...

If your File Explorer is freezing in Windows 11, try to restart it in Task Manager, or restart your computer entirely. You can also clear the File Explorer cache and perform an SFC scan using the ...

Adding tabs to File Explorer is one of the most-requested features for Windows 10. Despite users clamoring for it, Microsoft so far hasn’t delivered. But you don’t have to wait on Microsoft to get ...

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An old debugging tale reveals how mysterious File Explorer crashes on Windows were not related to the OS or Microsoft at all.