How do I change the default folder in File Explorer in Windows 11/10?

How to change the default folder in file explorer in windows 11/10?

File Explorer is the primary tool for managing files and folders in the Windows operating system. When you open File Explorer, it usually opens in a special default folder called “User Folder”. However, in some cases, users may want to change the default folder in File Explorer to a different folder, such as favorites or computer.

In this article, we will look at how to change the default folder in File Explorer in Windows 11 and Windows 10 operating systems. This will allow you to immediately open the desired folder when you start File Explorer and save you time.

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In order to change the default folder in File Explorer, you will need to follow a few simple steps. Below, we’ll take a closer look at these steps and provide step-by-step instructions for performing this operation in Windows 11 and Windows 10.

How do I change the default folder in File Explorer in Windows 11/10?

In File Explorer in Windows 11/10, you can change the default folder that opens when you start the program. This can be handy if you want to quickly navigate to a specific folder each time File Explorer opens.

Here’s how to change the default folder in File Explorer:

Open File Explorer by clicking the folder icon on the taskbar or Start menu.
Right-click the folder you want to set as the default folder in the left navigation pane.
From the drop-down menu, select Options.
In the “Folder Properties” window that opens, click the “General” tab.
In the “When File Explorer opens” section, select “This computer” or “Select a default folder”.
If you selected “Select Default Folder,” click the Edit button to select a folder.
Select the folder and click the “OK” button.
Click the “Apply” button and then “OK” to save your changes.

Now when you start File Explorer, the default folder you selected will open. You can repeat these steps to change the default folder at any time.

Note that setting the default folder in File Explorer does not change the default folder for other programs, such as browsers or text editors. Each program may have its own setting for the default folder.

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Changing the default folder in File Explorer

File Explorer in Windows opens a default folder each time you start it. If you want to change the folder that opens by default in File Explorer, you will need to change the appropriate setting.

Here’s how to change the default folder in File Explorer in Windows 11/10:

Open File Explorer. You can do this by clicking the File Explorer icon (folder icon) on the taskbar or by pressing the Win + E key on your keyboard.
**Click the View tab.**Located at the top of the File Explorer window.
Click on Options. Located on the right side of the View tab.
Click the General tab. In the Preferences dialog box, select the General tab.
Find the “Default Folder” section. Under the “Default Folder” heading, you will see a drop-down list with the current default folder.
**Select a new default folder.**Click the drop-down list and select the desired folder.
**Apply the changes.**Click the Apply button at the bottom of the Preferences dialog box.
Close and open File Explorer again. To apply the new default folder, close File Explorer and open it again.

Now when you open File Explorer, the folder you selected will open by default, instead of the default folder.

Note that changing the default folder in File Explorer does not change the actual location of the folder on your computer. It only changes the folder that File Explorer opens when you start it.

Customizing the default folders in Windows 11/10

Windows 11/10 offers the ability to customize default folders in the File Explorer program

To change the default folder in File Explorer, follow these steps:

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Open File Explorer by clicking the folder icon on the taskbar or by pressing the Win + E key.
Right-click on the folder you want to set as the default.
Select Properties from the context menu.
In the Folder Properties dialog box that opens, select the General tab.
Click the “Edit” button next to the “Destination” field and select the new folder you want to use as the default.
Click “OK” to save your changes.

Now the folder you selected will open by default when you start File Explorer.

In addition, you can also customize other default folders by following the same steps.

For example, you can customize the default downloads folder, documents folder, or any other folder you use frequently.

FAQ:

How do I change the default folder in File Explorer?

To change the default folder in File Explorer, you will need to open File Explorer and go to the folder view settings. Depending on your operating system, the process may be slightly different. In Windows 11, you can change the default folder by going to folder properties and selecting a new destination. In Windows 10, you can change the default folder by going to folder view settings and selecting your desired folder from the list. Remember to save your changes so that the selected folder becomes the new default folder in File Explorer.

Can I change the default folder in File Explorer on an external hard disk?

Yes, you can change the default folder in File Explorer on an external hard disk. To do so, open File Explorer, locate the desired folder on the external hard disk, right click on it and select “Properties”. In the “General” tab, click on “Change Destination Field” and select a new destination on the external disk. After saving the changes, the selected folder will become the new default folder in File Explorer.