Previously, File Explorer only remembered open windows, but now it remembers the tabs you had open in each File Explorer window before rebooting your computer.

File Explorer is one of the most essential tools in Windows 11, but you may not know everything about it. Let's take a closer look.

For some time now, File Explorer has been easier than ever to use thanks to the tabs feature. Just like in any modern web browser, you can open multiple locations in their own tabs at the same time.

If you are unhappy with how tabs in the recently updated File Explorer work, this guide will show you how to restore the original version without downgrading the operating system to version 21H2.

Another improvement to the Windows 11 22H2 File Explorer now available is the ability to open tabs. Click the + icon to open a new tab and then navigate to a new folder or drive, as shown in Figure D.

You cant middle click a file to open in a new tab, for example, nor can you drag a tab to another window. If you're looking to disable tabs in Windows 11, think again.

Tabs in Windows Explorer allow you to open new tabs for various file locations in a single window. This makes copying and moving files much easier than the current system, where you need a ...

Build 23451 reintroduces better File Explorer tab dragging, including the ability to drag tabs between windows and drag a tab out to open it in its own window! Now with a less weird implementation ...

Why You Should Change the Default File Explorer on Windows The Windows File Explorer has received many exciting features over time, like the ability to manage archive files, multiple tab support ...