{"id":331147,"date":"2021-08-27T16:00:54","date_gmt":"2021-08-27T13:00:54","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/en.buradabiliyorum.com\/how-to-open-file-explorer-on-windows-11\/"},"modified":"2021-08-27T16:00:54","modified_gmt":"2021-08-27T13:00:54","slug":"how-to-open-file-explorer-on-windows-11","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/how-to-open-file-explorer-on-windows-11\/","title":{"rendered":"#How to Open File Explorer on Windows 11"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_85 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-custom ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6a38450d66c60\" class=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-label\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #dd3333;color:#dd3333\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #dd3333;color:#dd3333\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/label><input type=\"checkbox\"  id=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6a38450d66c60\" checked aria-label=\"Toggle\" \/><nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/how-to-open-file-explorer-on-windows-11\/#The_Fastest_Way_Press_Windowse\" >The Fastest Way: Press Windows+e<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/how-to-open-file-explorer-on-windows-11\/#Right-Click_Start_or_Press_Windowsx\" >Right-Click Start or Press Windows+x<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/how-to-open-file-explorer-on-windows-11\/#Search_the_Start_Menu\" >Search the Start Menu<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/how-to-open-file-explorer-on-windows-11\/#Use_the_Command_Prompt_or_Run_Box\" >Use the Command Prompt or Run Box<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/how-to-open-file-explorer-on-windows-11\/#Add_a_Special_Start_Menu_Shortcut\" >Add a Special Start Menu Shortcut<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<p><strong>&#8220;#How to Open File Explorer on Windows 11&#8221;<\/strong><\/p>\n<div>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"type:primaryImage alignnone size-full wp-image-744105\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/win11_file_explorer_hero_1.jpg?width=398&amp;trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1 400w, https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/win11_file_explorer_hero_1.jpg?width=1198&amp;trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, 400w, 1200w\" src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/win11_file_explorer_hero_1.jpg?width=1198&amp;trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"\" width=\"1200\" height=\"675\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>File Explorer is an essential part of Windows 11 that helps you manage your files and folders. But, if it\u2019s not pinned to your taskbar, it isn\u2019t always obvious how to launch it. Here are five easy ways to launch File Explorer in Windows 11.<\/p>\n<h2 role=\"heading\" aria-level=\"2\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_Fastest_Way_Press_Windowse\"><\/span>The Fastest Way: Press Windows+e<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<figure style=\"width: 650px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-744505 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/win11_windows_plus_e.jpg?trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"Press Windows+e to open File Explorer in Windows 11.\" width=\"650\" height=\"349\" data-crediturl=\"https:\/\/www.shutterstock.com\/image-vector\/vector-illustration-qwerty-uk-english-layout-279545468\" data-credittext=\"ojovago\/Shutterstock\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span class=\"imagecredit\"><a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.shutterstock.com\/image-vector\/vector-illustration-qwerty-uk-english-layout-279545468\">ojovago\/Shutterstock<\/a><\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>At any time while using your PC, press the Windows key and the \u201cE\u201d key together, and a File Explorer window will pop up im<a href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/category\/social-mediaa\/\" data-internallinksmanager029f6b8e52c=\"1\" title=\"Social Media\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">media<\/a>tely. It can\u2019t get easier than that! This shortcut also works in Windows 10 and extends all the way back to Windows 95.<\/p>\n<p><strong>RELATED:<\/strong> <strong><em>How to Open File Explorer with a Keyboard Shortcut on Windows 10<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<h2 role=\"heading\" aria-level=\"2\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Right-Click_Start_or_Press_Windowsx\"><\/span>Right-Click Start or Press Windows+x<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-744510\" src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/win11_file_explorer_right_click_start_menu.jpg?trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"Right-click the Start button and select &quot;File Explorer&quot; in the list.\" width=\"650\" height=\"333\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>If you right-click the Start button in your taskbar (or press Windows+x on your keyboard), a hidden \u201cpower user\u201d menu will <a href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/category\/download-scripts-themes-apps\/\" data-internallinksmanager029f6b8e52c=\"9\" title=\"Download Scripts &amp; Themes &amp; Apps\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">app<\/a>ear. Select \u201cFile Explorer\u201d from the list, and File Explorer will open.<\/p>\n<p><strong>RELATED:<\/strong> <strong><em>How to Edit the Win+X Menu in Windows 8 and 10<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<h2 role=\"heading\" aria-level=\"2\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Search_the_Start_Menu\"><\/span>Search the Start Menu<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-744114\" src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/win11_search_file_explorer.jpg?trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"Open Start and type &quot;file explorer,&quot; then hit Enter.\" width=\"650\" height=\"317\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>You can also find File Explorer in the Start menu. To do so, click the Start button on your taskbar, then type \u201cfile explorer\u201d on your keyboard. When you see the \u201cFile Explorer\u201d result, either click its icon or simply press Enter, and File Explorer will launch.<\/p>\n<h2 role=\"heading\" aria-level=\"2\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Use_the_Command_Prompt_or_Run_Box\"><\/span>Use the Command Prompt or Run Box<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-744527\" src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/win11_file_explorer_command_prompt.jpg?trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"After opening the Command Prompt in Windows 11, type &quot;explorer,&quot; then hit Enter. File Explorer will open.\" width=\"650\" height=\"238\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>You can also open File Explorer from the command line. After opening a Command Prompt, type \u201cexplorer.exe\u201d or just \u201cexplorer\u201d and hit Enter. A File Explorer window will open to your \u201cThis PC\u201d location. The same trick works if you type \u201cexplorer.exe\u201d into the Windows+r \u201cRun\u201d box.<\/p>\n<p><strong>RELATED:<\/strong> <strong><em>10 Ways to Open the Command Prompt in Windows 10<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<h2 role=\"heading\" aria-level=\"2\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Add_a_Special_Start_Menu_Shortcut\"><\/span>Add a Special Start Menu Shortcut<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-744523\" src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/win11_file_explorer_start_shortcut.jpg?trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"\" width=\"650\" height=\"361\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>In Windows 11, you can add a special shortcut to File Explorer that lives in your Start menu. To do so, open Windows Settings (press Windows+i), then navigate to Personalization &gt; Start &gt; Folders. On the Folders screen, flip the switch beside \u201cFile Explorer\u201d to \u201cOn.\u201d<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-744522\" src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/win11_start_folder_file_explorer_on.jpg?trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"In Settings &gt; Personalization &gt; Start &gt; Folders, turn on the switch beside &quot;File Explorer.&quot;\" width=\"650\" height=\"347\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>The next time you open Start, you\u2019ll see a small outlined File Explorer icon beside the power icon at the bottom of the menu. Click it, and File Explorer will open. 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