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Windows 10 7 Ways to Access File Explorer in Windows 10

7 Ways to Access File Explorer in Windows 10

By Achilles Hill | Last Updated

The article lists the following seven methods to open File Explorer in Windows 10 computer.

Video guide on how to access File Explorer in Windows 10:

7 ways to access File Explorer in Windows 10:

Way 1: Access it via its icon on taskbar.

Click the File Explorer button on the taskbar, referring to the picture below.

file explorer icon on taskbar

Way 2: Open it in Start Menu.

Tap the lower-left Start button to display the menu, and choose File Explorer.

access file explorer from start menu

Way 3: Turn it on via Quick Access Menu.

Press Windows+X to show the menu, and select File Explorer in it.

access file explorer in quick access menu

Way 4: Access it by searching.

Type file in the search box on taskbar and tap File Explorer in the result.

access file explorer by search

Way 5: Open it via Run.

Press Windows+R to show the Run dialog, input explorer.exe and hit OK.

access file explorer via Run

Way 6: Access it via CMD.

Step 1: Start Command Prompt.

Step 2: Type explorer and press Enter.

access file explorer by cmd

Way 7: Open it by Windows PowerShell.

Step 1: Enable Windows PowerShell in Start Menu.

Step 2: Input explorer.exe and click Enter.

access file explorer by Windows Powershell

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