Open and start File Explorer: simple instructions

File Explorer, which was called Windows Explorer before Windows 10, is one of the most important components of the operating system. It is very easy to open

Instructions: Open File Explorer

The purpose of File Explorer is to provide you with quick and easy access to your files and folders. It can be opened in different ways.

• A very simple way to open File Explorer is to press the Windows icon and the “E” key on the keyboard at the same time.

• Alternatively, the File Explorer icon, a yellow folder, is also located in the taskbar by default. A simple click on it opens the file explorer.

• You can usually also open File Explorer via the Start menu without any problems. To do this, right-click on the Start icon at the bottom left and select “File Explorer”.

• If you are not yet very familiar with your computer, you can also use the search field to open File Explorer.

Other methods for opening the file explorer

In addition to the simple methods for opening File Explorer, there are also methods for those who already have in-depth knowledge of the Windows operating system.

• Open the Run box by pressing the Windows key and “R”.

• Then enter “Explorer” and click OK. The file explorer will open immediately.

• If you prefer to use PowerShell as an alternative to the command prompt, simply start the PowerShell application by entering “PowerShell” in the search field.

• Then enter “explorer” and press Enter to open the file explorer.