There are some ways you might still use that old File Explorer inside Windows 11.
Go to Search and enterControl Panel, then go to the top result.
Press the up arrow button repeatedly.
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Alternatively, hit Alt+Up Arrow on your keyboard.
You’ll arrive in the File Explorer.
Interestingly, it’s Windows 10 File Explorer.
it’s possible for you to explore different drives and folders.
The Windows 10 File Explorer will remain as long as you continue surfing inside this window.
That’s where ExplorerPatcher and StartAllBack, two handy tools, will help you.
You shouldn’t use it on a PC you rely on for daily work.
ExplorerPatcheris a neat tool that lets you switch between Windows 10 and 11 working environments.
From the GitHub repository, grab the EXE file from thelatest release.
bring up the setup file and it will be installed automatically.
Now let’s change the File Explorer.
To access ExplorerPatcher, go to Search and enterProperties, then snag the top result.
On the left side, go to “File Explorer.”
From the Control Interface drop-down menu, choose “Windows 10 Ribbon.”
The program is easy to keep updated, too.
you’re able to also manually update the app if you prefer.
To uninstall the app, pop swing open the app and go to “tweaks And Uninstall.”
Then click “Uninstall ExplorerPatcher.”
When you see the uninstalling prompt, press “Yes.”
Using StartAllBack
Third-party tools that modify the user interface like this often break with updates to Windows.
You shouldn’t use it on a PC you rely on for daily work.
StartAllBackis another tool for customizing various Windows UI elements on Windows 11.
Unlike ExplorerPatcher, it’s not open-source and costs $5 to buy a license.
During installation, you’ll be asked to install it for either the current user or all users.
You also have the option to turn automatic updates on and off.
For this guide, I’ll only install it for the current user.
After that, it will be automatically installed, and you’ll immediately notice your Taskbar change.
The StartAllBack configuration window will also pop up.
Open a new window to see the new look.
You may notice that the default Windows 10 File Explorer in StartAllBack isn’t 100% faithful.
If you’d like to access StartAllBack later, right-go for the Taskbar and select “Properties.”
you’re able to uninstall StartAllBack from the Control Panel or use theWinget package manager.
You don’t have to stop here, either.
You canget the old Windows Task Managerback on Windows 11, too.
