By default, File Explorer opens to the Home page, containing your pinned files and folders, as well as recent files and folders you visit frequently. However, you can change it to open the This PC ...

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.

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 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.

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.

For this, open the Folder Options, and access the General tab. Open the drop-down menu available for the Open File Explorer to option and select a location to make it default.

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.