In Windows, File Explorer is the place to manage all files on your PC. While managing files, you might want to open multiple File Explorer windows to compare and drag files between locations with ease.
Opening the File Explorer is easy in Windows 11. In fact, there are close to a dozen ways to launch the File Explorer. But how do you open a new File Explorer window in Windows 11? This guide shows you the three easy ways to launch the File Explorer new window in Windows 11.
As you likely know by now, clicking the File Explorer icon on the taskbar opens the File Explorer window.
When an instance of the File Explorer window is open already, clicking the File Explorer icon on the taskbar opens the already open window and does not open a new window of the File Explorer. While this is the standard behavior for all apps on the taskbar, users who want to open multiple File Explorer windows will be happy to know that there are multiple ways to open a new File Explorer window in Windows 11.
Tip: From within the File Explorer, you can always right-click on a folder and then click Open in new window to open the selected folder in a new File Explorer window.
Method 1 of 3
Launch File Explorer new window from the taskbar in Windows 11
Step 1: Hold down the Shift key on the keyboard and then click the File Explorer icon on the taskbar to open a new File Explorer window instantly.
Method 2 of 3
Open File Explorer new window using keyboard shortcut in Windows 11
Step 1: You can always use the Windows logo + E keyboard shortcut to launch the File Explorer new window.
Method 3 of 3
Use the middle mouse click to launch a new File Explorer window in Windows 11
Step 1: Move the mouse pointer over the File Explorer icon in the taskbar and then perform a middle-click (click the scroll wheel once) to open File Explorer new window.
Our how to restart the File Explorer in Windows 11 guide might also interest you.
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