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.

By default, Windows 11 shows the Home page when you open File Explorer, unlike Windows 10, which displays the "This PC" page. However, you can configure File Explorer in Windows 11 to open the ...

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

Switch from File Explorer to an alternative like XYplorer or OneCommander—and set the alternative as the default, with the help of a registry hack.

Change this value to 0x00000000, as shown in Figure 3. Now, open File Explorer, select the This PC screen, and refresh the display.

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