7 Ways to Access File Explorer in Windows 10

By Achilles Hill | Last Updated January 06, 2025

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:

Way 1: Access File Explorer via its icon on taskbar.

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

Way 2: Open File Explorer in Start Menu.

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

Way 3: Turn File Explorer on via Quick Access Menu.

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

Way 4: Access File Explorer by searching.

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

Way 5: Open File Explorer via Run.

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

Way 6: Access File Explorer via CMD.

Step 1: Start Command Prompt.

Step 2: Type explorer and press Enter.

Way 7: Open File Explorer by Windows PowerShell.

Step 1: Enable Windows PowerShell in Start Menu.

Step 2: Input explorer.exe and click Enter.

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