How to Change the Default File Explorer in Windows 11 The following instruction involves editing the registry, which comes with risks, as a single incorrect edit can make your computer unstable.

Choose the This PC option from the Open File Explorer to drop down menu. As helpful as it may be to get File Explorer to display This PC by default, there is one more trick that I want to show you.

If you don't like the default startup location of File Explorer, here's how to change it on Windows 11 version 22H2.

WinSetView will tweak Explorer, change default Folder View, set column headings enabled across all folders in Windows 11/10 Explorer.

Do you want to open a file type or link with a specific app? Here's how to change the default app settings on Windows 11.