How to open File Explorer on This PC instead of Quick Access on Windows 11

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On Windows 11, by default, File Explorer opens “Quick Access,” which is a page that contains your pinned folder locations and recent files. However, it’s possible to change the settings to open by default the “This PC” page for quicker access to your profile folders, drives, and network locations.

In this guide, you will learn the steps to start on This PC by default when opening File Explorer on Windows 11.

Open on This PC instead of Quick Access on Windows 11 File Explorer

To change the default start page to This PC in File Explorer, use these steps:

1. Open File Explorer on Windows 11.

2. Click the See more (three-dotted) drop-down menu and select Options.

   

   File Explorer Options

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3. Click the General tab.

4. Use the “Open File Explorer to” drop-down menu and select the This PC option.

   

   Change Quick Access to This PC

5. Click the Apply button.

6. Click the OK button.

Once you complete the steps, the next time you open File Explorer, it will open on the This PC page instead of the Quick Access page.