How do I change Windows Explorer settings?

Here’s how to access the Folder Options window, browse its settings, change them, and apply your desired configuration:

  1. Open File Explorer.
  2. Click File.
  3. Click Change Folder and Search Options.
  4. In the General tab, change the settings that you’re interested in.
  5. Click the View tab.

How can I make Windows File Explorer better?

15 ways to improve File Explorer or Windows Explorer in Windows (all versions)

  1. Change the folder opened by File Explorer when you start it (Windows 10 only)
  2. Open each folder in a separate window (all Windows versions)
  3. Open files and folders with a single click instead of a double-click (all Windows versions)

How do I get to advanced security settings?

On the desktop, press the Windows key + E to open File Explorer. In File Explorer, right-click the folder you want to modify and select Properties from the menu. In the Properties dialog, switch to the Security tab. Click Advanced in the security tab.

How do I get to tools in File Explorer?

To open File Explorer, click on the File Explorer icon located in the taskbar. Alternatively, you can open File Explorer by clicking on the Start button and then clicking on File Explorer.

How do I change advanced security settings in Windows 10?

Right-click the file or folder and choose “Properties” from the context menu. In the Properties window, switch to the “Security” tab, and then click the “Advanced” button. In Windows 8 or 10, in the “Advanced Security Settings” window, click the “Change” link next to the listed owner.

How do I change File Explorer settings in Windows 10?

In Windows 10 File Explorer, click the View menu and then click the Options icon. From the Folder Options window, click the Open File Explorer to: setting and use the drop-down menu to change it from Quick Access to “This PC.” Click OK and then close File Explorer.

How do you customize Windows File Explorer details view?

Press Windows Key + E to open File Explorer. Click the View tab at the top of the window. In the Layout section, select Extra large icons, Large icons, Medium Icons, Small icons, List, Details, Tiles, or Content to change to the view you want to see. We recommend the Details option for users not sure what to choose.

How do I clean up File Explorer in Windows 10?

The quick and easiest way is to open Folder Options by clicking File in File Explorer and choosing Options. And click the Clear button to clean up both recently used files and frequently used folders in Quick access.

How do I get to advanced security settings in Windows 10?

Right-click the file or folder and choose “Properties” from the context menu. In the Properties window, switch to the “Security” tab, and then click the “Advanced” button.

How do I give myself full permissions in Windows 11?

How to Make Yourself (or Another User) an Administrator in Windows 11 or 10 via netplzwiz

  1. Press Windows + R, type “netplwiz” and click “OK”
  2. Select the user you want to modify and click “Properties”
  3. Tick “Administrator” and press “OK”