Windows 10: Why did Microsoft Change AND RUIN Windows File Explorer Functionality

Discus and support Why did Microsoft Change AND RUIN Windows File Explorer Functionality in Windows 10 Gaming to solve the problem; I used to say this was the best Windows version ever. Now, it aggravates me every day! The latest changes to "This Computer" and File Explorer are so... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Gaming' started by Joel-Weisbrod, Dec 25, 2022.

  1. Why did Microsoft Change AND RUIN Windows File Explorer Functionality


    I used to say this was the best Windows version ever. Now, it aggravates me every day! The latest changes to "This Computer" and File Explorer are so annoying. It takes me several additional steps to see what I want. I love the tabs but put the "This Computer" back the way it was. You can't even put the new and annoying link to "HOME" on the file explorer right-click menu.The new way makes extra work for no reason at all! Even the right-click on the task bar for File Explorer no longer has easy access to This Computer. Updates should make my job easier, not more difficult and annoying.

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    Joel-Weisbrod, Dec 25, 2022
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  2. mixa Win User

    Microsoft Internet Explorer renamed to Windows Internet Explorer ?

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    Since version 7 of the world`s most popular web browser - Microsoft Internet Explorer was silently renamed to Windows Internet Explorer.Such a step from Microsoft is not a surprise since Internet Explorer is part of the Windows operation system for a long time.Obviously Microsoft corp. wants to state that Internet Explorer is already considered as a part of Windows and not as an external browser (remember the IE and WMP law issues last year!?).
     
  3. Ahhzz Win User
    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, Dec 25, 2022
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  4. Frick Win User

    Why did Microsoft Change AND RUIN Windows File Explorer Functionality

    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 Why did Microsoft Change AND RUIN Windows File Explorer Functionality :p
     
    Frick, Dec 25, 2022
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