How to make File Explorer open “This PC” in Windows 10 & 11

Learn how to make File Explorer open to “This PC” by default in Windows 10 and 11 (instead of “Quick Access”).

Windows 10

1. Open File Explorer (Windows Explorer).

2. Click on File located at the top left.

3. Click on Change folder and search options.

A “Folder Options” window will appear.

4. At Open File Explorer to, you click on the drop-down menu and select This PC instead of Quick Access.

5. Click on the Apply button at the bottom right of the window.

6. Click on the OK button.

When you now open File Explorer, you will see that it opens to “This PC” instead of “Quick Access”.

Windows 11

1. Open File Explorer (Windows Explorer).

2. Click on the three dots located in the top menu of File Explorer

3. Click on Options.

A “Folder Options” window will appear.

4. At Open File Explorer to, you click on the drop-down menu and select This PC instead of Quick Access.

5. Click on the Apply button at the bottom right of the window.

6. Click on the OK button.

When you now open File Explorer, you will see that it opens to “This PC” instead of “Quick Access”.