Manage files better with Windows Explorer

Get the insider tips on everything from changing fonts to displaying disk drives in Windows Explorer.

Since working with your computer typically means creating or altering files, you probably spend a lot of time performing various file management tasks in Windows Explorer. Whether you are copying, moving, deleting, or just renaming files, there are ways that you can make the entire procedure much easier.

In this article, I will provide you with some tips and tricks for working with Windows Explorer. As I do, I will even investigate some Windows Explorer replacements.

Toggling between Windows Explorer and My Computer

Most people think that Windows has two file management programsâ€"Windows Explorer and My Computer. However, in reality, they are one and the same. They are just two different views in the same program: Explorer.exe. Windows Explorer shows you a folder tree list on the left and files list on the right. My Computer just shows you a files list.

You can easily toggle between the Windows Explorer and My Computer views. If you are in Windows Explorer and decide that you do not need the folder tree list, just click the close button in the top right corner of the All Folders pane. You can then reverse the transformation by pulling down the View menu, opening the Explorer Bar submenu and selecting the All Folders option

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