Hack the Windows Registry to change your default file manager ... you can now use the file manager of your choice as your default file explorer in Windows 11 (or previous versions, too).

If you don't like the default startup location of File Explorer, here's how to change it on Windows 11 version 22H2. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.

You can set or change these file associations ... To choose default apps by file type in Windows 11, do the following: Select the file in Explorer, right-click on it, select Open with, and choose ...

Windows 11 File Explorer has some nice folder icons/ thumbnails set by default. However, you can change them to your favorite icons and completely customize thumbnails for individual folders and ...

Changing the default browser is a great way to improve your Windows 11 web-browsing experience ... Scroll down the list of file names until you find the one you want to change.

The File Explorer in Windows 11 has been having a rough time ... You can choose from a couple of default themes, or have fun choosing color and transparency effects that work for you.

Microsoft has made it harder to choose which apps handle standard file types. Follow these steps to set default apps for ... and misstep up to the latest Windows 11.