How to change the default start page for File Explorer on Windows 11 2022 Update

If you don’t like the default startup location of File Explorer, here’s how to change it on Windows 11 version 22H2.

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On theWindows 11 2022 Update (version 22H2), File Explorer opens on the new “Home” page (formerly Quick access) by default. This is because that’s where you will find your frequent items (such as folders and files) and favorite pins.

However, if you don’t like the default location, in theupdated version of File Exploreris available with the Windows 11 2022 Update, it’s now possible to select between three pages, including Home, This PC, orOneDriveusing the “Folder Options” settings.

Thisguidewill walk you through the steps to set the default startup page for File Explorer on version 22H2.

How to change the startup page of File Explorer

To change the default page that File Explorer opens on Windows 11, use these steps:

Once you complete the steps, the next time you open File Explorer, the app will open on the page you selected in the Folder Options settings.

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Mauro Huculak has been a Windows How-To Expert contributor for WindowsCentral.com for nearly a decade and has over 15 years of experience writing comprehensive guides. He also has an IT background and has achieved different professional certifications from Microsoft, Cisco, VMware, and CompTIA. He has been recognized as a Microsoft MVP for many years.