There are plenty of File Explorer alternatives for Windows 11, but really, you don't need them. And with PowerToys, you can make it even better.

If File Explorer isn't responding on your Windows machine, it can lead to headaches. Here are some solutions that might resolve the issue.

If File Explorer keeps restarting on your Windows 11/10 PC, modify the BannerStore registry key, disable suspicious shell extensions, run antivirus, etc.

Rather than running AI directly inside File Explorer, the system will gain a workflow where selected files are sent to separate apps to process the files and return the results.

With the introduction of Windows 11 23H2, Microsoft has modernized File Explorer on Windows 11, bringing a fresher look and feel to the system's integral file management tool.

Files v3.1 makes Windows 11's File Explorer better by adding a system tray icon and smart archive feature, as well as several fixes.

Drag and drop in the File Explorer address bar has been dumped into the Recycle Bin by Microsoft, possibly never to return to Windows 11.

Microsoft is now rolling out a new Windows 11 dev build allowing Insiders to view their phone's camera roll in the File Explorer Gallery.

Third-party file management app "Files" just received an update to version 3.2. The update improves performance and stability when handling large folders and brings several other fixes.