Even though the new Windows 11 file explorer design is minimalistic, Microsoft removed many useful features.

The old Windows 10 ribbon-style file explorer actually provided many features and quick access to many things.

Heres how to quickly jump into the old file explorer from the Control Panel.

Control Panel

  1. press Windows 11 Search and pop in Control Panel.

Next, open theControl Panelapp from the list of best match results.

When the Control Panel opens, click theUp Arrow buttonmultiple times.

Up Arrow button

You will arrive at the Windows 10 File Explorer.

Windows 10 File Explorer will remain as long as you continue surfing inside this window.

It is a premium tool, but you might opt for a free trial to test it.

Windows 10 File Explorer

Heres how to use the tool to restore the old Windows 10 File Explorer on Windows 11.

To get started, download the latest version ofStartAllBacktool on your PC.

Once downloaded, initiate the setup file.

StartAllBack

On the Installation wizard, selectInstall for Me.

Once installed, switch to theExplorertab on the left side.

On theChooseExplorerStyle, selectWin10 Ribbon UI.

Install for Me

Once youve done this, open a new Window in the File Explorer.

You will see the Windows 10 Ribbon UI.

Heres how to use it.

Explorer

Download the latestExplorerPatcherfrom thisGitHubpage.

Once downloaded, spin up the executable file.

The program will be installed automatically.

Win10 Ribbon UI

Open Windows 11 Search and typeProperties.

Next, open theProperties (ExplorerPatcher)from the list of best match results.

On the left side, clickFile Explorer.

Properties (ExplorerPatcher)

  1. grab the drop-down forControl Interfaceand selectWindows 10 Ribbon.

After making the changes, kick off the File Explorer on your PC.

You will notice Windows 10 Ribbons instead of a command bar.

File Explorer

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