Windows 10: Replace default file explorer with "Files - Preview" from windows store.

Discus and support Replace default file explorer with "Files - Preview" from windows store. in Windows 10 Ask Insider to solve the problem; Files - Preview seems like a very good file explorer, its stylish, has all the features I need and has multitabs. Is there any way to open this... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Ask Insider' started by /u/DatoCH, Oct 21, 2020.

  1. /u/DatoCH Win User

    Replace default file explorer with "Files - Preview" from windows store.


    Files - Preview seems like a very good file explorer, its stylish, has all the features I need and has multitabs.

    Is there any way to open this program instead of the default windows explorer when e.g. clicking on "open file location" or "show in folder"?
    I already managed to replace the default windows shortcut WIN+E with autohotkey, but thats about it...

    submitted by /u/DatoCH
    [link] [comments]

    :)
     
    /u/DatoCH, Oct 21, 2020
    #1
  2. Paolo Mag Win User

    "This file can't be previewed" problem in explorer

    Hi Deborah,

    For us to provide an accurate resolution, kindly elaborate the issue by answering the questions listed below:

    • Since when have you been experiencing this issue?
    • Were there any changes on your PC before this happened like software or updates installed?

    For initial troubleshooting, we suggest that you follow the steps listed below:

    • Open File Explorer.
    • Access this link

      C:\Users\USERNAME\AppData\Local\Microsoft\Windows\Explorer
    • Delete all the files.
    • After deleting the files kindly try and see if there's a thumbnail preview of your files.

    We're looking forward to your response.
     
    Paolo Mag, Oct 21, 2020
    #2
  3. Frick Win User
    Windows Explorer Replacement?

    I don't use Internet Explorer, I meant the thing where you can look at files etc. Hotkey Windows+E. Maybe it's the wrong name in english though. *Stick Out Tongue Replace default file explorer with "Files - Preview" from windows store. :p
     
    Frick, Oct 21, 2020
    #3
  4. Ahhzz Win User

    Replace default file explorer with "Files - Preview" from windows store.

    Windows 10 Tweaks

    Pressing “Windows+Pause Break” (it’s up there next to scroll lock) opens the “System” Window.

    Windows 10: In the new version of Windows, Explorer has a section called Quick Access. This includes your frequent folders and recent files. Explorer defaults to opening this page when you open a new window. If you’d rather open the usual This PC, with links to your drives and library folders, follow these steps:

    • Open a new Explorer window.
    • Click View in the ribbon.
    • Click Options.
    • Under General, next to “Open File Explorer to:” choose “This PC.”
    • Click OK


    credit to Lifehacker.
     
    Ahhzz, Oct 21, 2020
    #4
Thema:

Replace default file explorer with "Files - Preview" from windows store.

Loading...
  1. Replace default file explorer with "Files - Preview" from windows store. - Similar Threads - Replace default file

  2. How can I replace the default file explorer with the new files app?

    in Windows 10 Customization
    How can I replace the default file explorer with the new files app?: Hello,I just installed the new files app from Microsoft store and it is excellent!! It fascinated me and now I want to replace the old file explorer. Is it possible? If yes, then how can I proceed?...
  3. Preview in File Explorer

    in Windows 10 Customization
    Preview in File Explorer: Recently the preview function on File explorer stopped working for my PDF files. I have Bluebeam set up as my Default PDF viewer, I tried changing it to the Microsoft Viewer but that did not allow a Preview either. I need to preview files! Help...
  4. Default file explorer

    in Windows 10 Ask Insider
    Default file explorer: I recently downloaded an app called "Files" from the Microsoft Store and It's exactly like the file explorer but just more modern, although when I go to open a folder from my desktop, my laptop still opens it with the default Windows 10 file explorer. Is there a way to change...
  5. Previewing Excel files in File Explorer

    in Windows 10 Network and Sharing
    Previewing Excel files in File Explorer: I use the Windows File Explorer extensively. I like being able to preview files and can readily do so with Word and PDF files. However, I can't do so with Excel files. Is there anyway to add this capability?...
  6. How to make The app "files - preview" your default files explorer

    in Windows 10 Network and Sharing
    How to make The app "files - preview" your default files explorer: How can you make the app thats in Microsoft store search for this - files preview how do I make this my default files explorer I want this so whenever i download something from a browser it should come up as files preview...
  7. Explorer File Preview

    in Windows 10 Customization
    Explorer File Preview: Explorer preview not working. Have searched internet on possible fixes. Windows 10 Pro OS build 19041.450 Explorer->General->Open File Explorer set to this PC Explorer->View->Files and Folders->Show preview handlers in preview pane checked. Registry setting added....
  8. Windows File Explorer will not preview docx files

    in Windows 10 Network and Sharing
    Windows File Explorer will not preview docx files: I'm running Office 360 on Windows 10 with all current updates. File Explorer will preview most files, but will not preview Word files, .docx. I have searched everywhere for a solution and found nothing. Please help!...
  9. Default File Explorer

    in Windows 10 Ask Insider
    Default File Explorer: Hello! There is a secret file explorer menu in windows and I want to use it as my default because I like the design. Any tips to make it the default file explorer on my system? submitted by /u/Lackmey [link] [comments]...
  10. No file preview in the preview pane and file explore

    in Windows 10 Network and Sharing
    No file preview in the preview pane and file explore: This is an ongoing, intermittent problem. For no apparent reason, my documents well stop being previewed in the previewed pain of file Explorer. Today, Word docs are previewing, but it takes a long time for them to appear. PDF docs are not previewing at all. Yesterday,...