Posted by Like Windows 10, Windows 11 also comes with a built-in file manager application known as File Explorer. It is one of the most crucial apps in Windows 11 that enables you to open, move, copy, rename, or delete files, and a lot more. Using File Explorer, you can easily navigate and manage the drives, folders, and files on your computer.
In this gearupwindows article, we will review several ways to open File Explorer in Windows 11. These are the following:-
- Taskbar shortcut
- WinX Menu
- Task Manager
- Shortcut key
- Start Menu
- Command Prompt
- PowerShell
- Desktop Shortcut
- Run box
Taskbar shortcut
By default, Windows 11 includes a shortcut of File Explorer on the taskbar. By clicking on the File Explorer icon on the Windows 11 Taskbar, you can open it.
WinX Menu
WinX or Power menu is another option through which you can access File Explorer on Windows 11. WinX Menu provides shortcuts to many built-in functions of Windows 11, including Command Prompt, File Explorer, Device Manager, Mobility Center, Task Manager, and more.
To access the WinX or Power Menu on Windows 11, perform a right-click on the Start button or press
Task Manager
Task Manager is basically used to monitor system performance and startup tasks in Windows 11. Very few Windows 11 users know that using it, they can also open the File Explorer app.
First, launch the Task Manager app by pressing the
On the dialog box that appears, type
Quick Note: To run the File Explorer with administrative privileges, check the checkbox labeled “Create this task with administrative privileges” before clicking the
Shortcut key
Perhaps this is the best method to launch File Explorer on any Windows machine. Press the
Start Menu
Like other applications on your PC, File Explorer can also open from the Start menu. Click the
Now, please scroll down to find the
Command Prompt
Several tasks can be performed through Command Prompt in Windows 11, including the opening of File Explorer. Launch Command Prompt on your PC and type
PowerShell
If you prefer to use PowerShell than Command Prompt, you can use the same command to launch the File Explorer on Windows 11. First, open Powershell by typing Powershell on the Start menu search and then clicking on its entry.
In the Windows Powershell, type
Desktop Shortcut
If you frequently access the desktop to open different types of applications, then you should create a shortcut of File Explorer to open it quickly. To do so, right-click on the blank spot on Windows Desktop and select the
In the “Create Shortcut” dialog box search bar, type
Click the
Once you complete the above-mentioned steps, you will see a shortcut to explorer on the Windows 11 Desktop. Double-click on this shortcut icon to open File Explorer.
Run box
You can use the Run dialog box to access File Explorer. To do that, click
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