Explorer++ is a great alternative to Windows 10 File Explorer

To get the most out of Windows 10 as an advanced user, you’ll need a file manager and a really good one at that. To be honest, there are quite a few free file managers out there, and most of […]

Windows File Explorer stuck on ‘Working on it…’ message

The Windows File Explorer is one of the most useful utilities on a computer running Windows 10. It is one of the most feature-loaded File Managers out there on all the platforms. But the main issue is when you are […]

How to customize Explorer in Windows 10

Windows File Explorer, popularly known as just Explorer is the heart of Windows UI. Every interaction you make with files, and folders are through Explorer. As the OS has evolved, so did the File Explorer, and in this guide, we […]

QTTabBar: Customize & extend Explorer functionality with tabs and navigation features

Windows File Explorer has come a long way. While it offers a lot of features, if you still want to customize it further, you can make use of a freeware called QTTabBar. This software enhances Explorer experience by adding quick […]

Fix Slow loading Downloads folder in Windows 10

Do you face this issue where Downloads or any other library folder opens slow as compared to other folders? This is a common problem and is faced by users even if they are using the latest hardware like SSDs. If […]

How to copy path of a file or a folder in Windows 10/8/7

Windows File Explorer is one of the best things about Windows 10 due to the fact it allows the user to gain access to several aspects of the operating system with just a few clicks of the mouse. The most […]

How to Enable or Disable Status Bar in File Explorer in Windows 10

The Windows File Explorer is pretty responsive and carries a lot of features. It allows a ton of customizations either by changing Settings or changing the value of a Registry key or Group Policy modification. Today, we are going to […]

How to enable or disable Numerical Sorting in File Explorer

The Windows File Explorer is the near-perfect example of how a File Management software should be. I know many people are demanding for a UWP or Universal Windows Platform version of the same, but actually, the Windows Classic app for […]

Fix Dark Mode not working for Windows Explorer

Dark Mode not working for Windows File Explorer

It seems the recent Windows 10 Feature update 1809 doesn’t work well with the Windows Explorer for some. Many users are complaining that either the text in the explorer is not white while others are reported that Windows Explorer is […]

Enable Dark Mode for File Explorer & other Apps in Windows 10

Windows 10 v1809 introduces a lot of new features and improvements which have been covered in detail at TheWindowsClub. One of the most anticipated features that were introduced in this update was Dark Mode for Windows File Explorer. Enable Dark […]

Best Windows File Explorer Tips and Tricks for Windows 10

Windows OS comes with an inbuilt File Explorer which everyone uses on a daily basis. Even though there are many Explorer alternatives available, the default files explorer remains the most used mostly because it’s pretty much straightforward and easy to […]

File Explorer will not open in Windows 10

When File Explorer crashes or freezes, in Windows 10, it is a huge issue – mainly because the File Explorer has almost all the usable data. At times, it doesn’t display the option, when the user tries to launch explorer.exe to […]

Remove 3D Objects folder under This PC in Windows 10

When you upgrade to Windows10 v1709, you will find a new entry 3D Objects under Folders in This PC of File Explorer. The folder has been included as a Library and appears by default – and it is the default […]

Add, Remove, Edit Context Menu items in Windows 10 with Context Menu Editors

The Right Click Menu or the Context Menu is the menu, which appears when you right-click on the desktop or a file or folder in Windows. This menu gives you added functionality by offering you actions you can take with […]

Windows File Explorer crashes when I right-click to open Context Menu or create new folder

Windows File Explorer is one of the most important elements of any Windows version as it helps users access different folders and files. Its right-click context menu offers several useful items that let you perform several useful operations. But at […]

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How to open Universal Touch-optimized File Explorer in Windows 10

Windows 10 includes a new UWP Windows File Explorer app file, that is optimized for Touch devices and includes a Dark theme as well. This post will show you how to access this hidden Explorer app. Now we are not […]

How to Turn Off OneDrive Ads and Notifications in Windows File Explorer

Despite using a paid subscription for Office 365, many Office 365 users reported seeing advertisements and notifications being displayed in Windows 10 File Explorer. While the advertisements were peculiar to the English version of Office 365, it still covers a huge […]

How to add new file type in New Item of Windows 10 File Explorer

Add new file type in New Item of Windows File Explorer Ribbon Menu

Windows 10 comes with several useful features, and the ribbon menu of File Explorer is one of them, which helps users to carry out various tasks including Select, Cut-Copy-Paste, Share, etc. Among the included features, you will find an option […]

How to show encrypted or compressed NTFS files in colour

How to show Encrypted or Compressed file names in color in Windows

Why are some file names in green or blue in color? Well, Windows has a unique way of identifying the folder or files that are either compressed or encrypted by the current user. If any folder or its contents are compressed […]

Make Windows 10 File Explorer look like Windows 7 Explorer

Microsoft has done a great job with Windows 10 so far. The latest upgrade has matured the operating system, and from our point of view, it can stand toe-to-toe with Windows 7 and any given day. The problem is, not […]

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