How do I stop File Explorer from opening Quick Access on Windows 11? If you have installed Windows 11 on your PC or a virtual machine, you might have noticed that when you open File Explorer using
Our PC, our rule. Why should I always first open Quick access, and then for accessing “This PC,” I should click on its icon on the left pane?
Microsoft understands the requirements of their users, and hence they have provided an option to switch to “This PC” instead of “Quick Access.” That means by pressing the File Explorer icon from the taskbar or pressing
On the “This PC” window, you can access default folders (Desktop, Documents, Downloads, Music, Pictures, and Videos) and drives or partitions.
If you are not happy with Quick access and want to instruct Windows 11 to open File Explorer at “This PC,” this gearupwindows article will help you. No need to download and install third-party software on your PC. Let’s see how it is possible?
How to Set “File Explorer” to open to “This PC” instead of “Quick Access” on Windows 11?
Step 1. Bring up the File Explorer window by pressing
Alternatively, click on the
Step 2. On the File Explorer window, click on the
Step 3. In the Folder Options dialog box that opens after performing the above steps, select
Step 4. Click
Step 5. Click
Once you complete the above steps, when you open File Explorer by clicking on its icon on the taskbar or pressing
It is also possible to open File Explorer at “This PC” Instead of Quick Access in Windows 10, but the steps are slightly different.