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How to Change What File Explorer Opens To in Windows 11

Open File Explorer to This PC instead of Home/Quick access.

Quick Answer

Open File Explorer Options and change 'Open File Explorer to' from Home to This PC.

Step by Step

  1. Open File Explorer.
  2. Open the three-dot menu and choose Options.
  3. On the General tab, find Open File Explorer to.
  4. Choose This PC.
  5. Select Apply and OK.

If That Doesn't Work

  • The exact menu wording can vary slightly by Windows version.
  • This changes the starting page only; it does not remove Home or Quick access from File Explorer.

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