How to Change File Explorer Default Start Folder in Windows 10

To change the default startup folder in Windows 10's File Explorer, open File Explorer and navigate to the folder you want to open by default—but don't open it. Instead, right-click on the folder and select “Create shortcut” from the popup menu. A shortcut to that folder is created in the same location as the folder.

1. How do I change the default folder in Windows Explorer 10?
2. How do I change the default file view in Windows 10?
3. How do I change the default file open location?
4. How do I change the default folder in Windows Explorer?
5. How do I change the default settings in File Explorer?
6. How do I change the default folder for all folders in Windows 10?
7. How do I restore the default folder location in Windows 10?
8. How do I change my folder settings?
9. How do I change default open?
10. How do I change the default download file?
11. How do I change the view to details in Windows Explorer?

How do I change the default folder in Windows Explorer 10?

Right-click on the Windows Explorer icon in your taskbar. Right click on "File Explorer" and choose Properties. Under "Target," change the path to the folder you want Windows Explorer to display by default.

How do I change the default file view in Windows 10?

Set a default Folder View for all folders

1. Open File Explorer by using key combination Windows Key + E and navigate to the folder you want to use as a source for view layout settings.
2. Navigate to the View tab in ribbon bar on the top and change the settings per your wish. ...
3. Once done with the changes, click Options to open Folder Options window.

How do I change the default file open location?

To set the default Open folder

In the Files Settings dialog box, click the Document tab. Click the Browse button beside the “Default document folder” box. In the Select Folder dialog box, choose the folder you want to set as the default folder when opening documents, and click Select.

How do I change the default folder in Windows Explorer?

How to Change Windows Explorer's Default Folder

1. Right-click on the desktop and choose New > Shortcut.
2. In the location field, enter C:\Windows\explorer.exe.
3. Click Next.
4. Name the shortcut or leave it as explorer.exe.
5. Click Finish.
6. Right-click on the shortcut and choose Properties.
7. Change the target to C:\Windows\explorer.exe /n, /e, [location of your folder]. ...
8. Click OK.

How do I change the default settings in File Explorer?

To restore the original settings for a particular folder in File Explorer, use these steps:

1. Open File Explorer.
2. Click on the View tab.
3. Click on the Options button.
4. Click on the View tab.
5. Click the Reset Folders button.
6. Click the Yes button.
7. Click the OK button.

How do I change the default folder for all folders in Windows 10?

Change the Folder View

1. In the desktop, click or tap the File Explorer button on the taskbar.
2. Click or tap the Options button on the View, and then click Change folder and search options.
3. Click or tap the View tab.
4. To set the current view to all folders, click or tap Apply to Folders.

How do I restore the default folder location in Windows 10?

Restoring the Default My Documents Path

Right-click My Documents (on the desktop), and then click Properties. Click Restore Default.

How do I change my folder settings?

Change Folder Options

1. In the desktop, click or tap the File Explorer button on the taskbar.
2. Click or tap the Options button on the View tab, and then click or tap Change folder and search options.
3. Click or tap the General tab.
4. Select a Browse folders option to display each folder in the same window or its own window.

How do I change default open?

Tap the app you want to start using instead and then tap “Always.” Mission accomplished. You give yourself a pat on the back. From now on, Android will regard your chosen app as the default for this activity.

How do I change the default download file?

In File Explorer, right-click on a file whose default program you want to change. Select Open With > Choose Another App. Check the box that says “Always use this app to open . [file extension] files.” If the program you want to use is displayed, select it and click OK.

How do I change the view to details in Windows Explorer?

How to Get File Explorer to Display Details by Default

1. In Windows File Explorer, in the View menu/ribbon, in Layout, click on Details.
2. On the far right of the ribbon, click on Options, then Change folder and search options.
3. In the resulting dialog click on the View tab. Check Always show menus. ...
4. Click Apply.
5. Click Apply to all Folders.