9 Ways To Open File Explorer In Windows 10

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1. Press Win + E On Your Keyboard
The keyboard offers very fast shortcuts for launching all kinds of things, including File Explorer. Just press Win + E and watch File Explorer start immediately.
2. Use The File Explorer Shortcut On The Taskbar
By default, Windows 10 includes a File Explorer shortcut on the taskbar. Its icon looks like a folder. Click or tap on it and File Explorer is opened.

3. Use Cortana
On Windows 10's Desktop, use the Search Box and, inside it, write the words "file explorer". When the search results are loaded, press Enter or click / tap the File Explorer result.

4. Use The File Explorer Shortcut From The WinX Menu
The WinX menu can be accessed by pressing Win + X on your keyboard. You can find other ways to access it in this guide: Simple Questions: What Is The WinX Menu & How To Access It? .
This menu also includes a shortcut for File Explorer. Click or tap on it.

5. Use The File Explorer Shortcut From The Start Menu
Open the Start Menu. On its left section you will find a shortcut for File Explorer. Click or tap on it and File Explorer will launch.

6. Run Explorer.exe
The executable file for File Explorer is explorer.exe. You will find it in the Windows folder. Double click on it and File Explorer will be launched.

7. Create A Shortcut And Pin It To The Desktop
You can always create a shortcut to File Explorer and pin it to the Desktop.

If you need help with creating shortcuts, read this guide: How to Create Shortcuts in Windows 7 & Windows 8.1. Even if we initially wrote this article for Windows 7 and Windows 8.1, all the steps we mention in it are working in Windows 10 also.
8. Use Command Prompt Or PowershellIf
you're working with Command Prompt or Powershell, you can simply write the command explorer and press Enter. This will immediately launch File Explorer.

9. Use Task Manager
Another way of opening File Explorer is to use the Task Manager. You'll have to open Task Manager, switch to More details, select the File menu and then click or tap on Run new task. Inside the Create new task window, write explorer and press Enter or OK.

Conclusion
These are all the methods we know for starting File Explorer in Windows 10. If you know others, don't hesitate to share them in the comments form below and we will update this article.