Use Classic and New File Explorer Together in Windows 11 So basically, you can either have the new File Explorer or classic File Explorer in Windows 11 but what if you wanted to have both File Explorer in Windows 11? Wouldn’t it be great if you could choose which File Explorer should Windows 11 launch? Here is the fun trick. Restore Classic File Explorer with Ribbon in Windows 11 You can find the tutorial at following link: In Windows 10, the File Explorer comes with ribbon UI similar to Microsoft Office apps and a few months back, we shared a registry tweak to disable new File Explorer and restore classic File Explorer with Ribbon toolbar in Windows 11. At the moment the Explorer toolbar in Windows 11 is restricted and we can’t add/remove buttons.

It’s quite similar to Windows XP Explorer toolbar but we can’t customize it. The new File Explorer features a brand new toolbar containing basic buttons such as new, cut, copy, paste, delete, rename, view, etc. Windows 11 comes with a redesigned File Explorer (also known as Windows Explorer, This PC or My Computer). In the above screenshot, you can see both new and old File Explorer are opened in Windows 11 together at the same time. Old and New File Explorer Running Side-by-Side in Windows 11: STEP 2: Go UP and Get Classic File Explorer.Use Classic and New File Explorer Together in Windows 11.

Old and New File Explorer Running Side-by-Side in Windows 11:.

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