Because Windows 11 is designed with touch screens in mind, it needs to cater to a few features that make it easy for such users to navigate around in Windows 11. Being able to switch different tabs within the File Explorer helps faster shifting or changing of a number of File Explorer windows. Now, you need to understand that these features can be experimented with only if you are someone that is on the Dev Channel of the Windows Insider program. So, if you are someone already in the Dev Channel or plan to join the dev channel to try this new feature, then this guide is for you.
Enable Tabs in File Explorer in Windows 11
Before we begin, make sure that your Windows 11 is running on Windows 11 22581 version or newer. At the time of writing, the 22581 update is available in both dev and beta channels. Now let’s take a look at the steps. Do note that this is a feature that’s in testing and inst stable not officially announced by Microsoft yet. So you might experience your File Explorer crashing. To disable the tabs on your File Explorer, fire up Command Prompt and simply type the following commandvivetool delconfig 34370472 1
Conclusion
And this is how you can experience the new tabs feature on your File Explorer in Windows 11. Note that this will work only and only for those users who are Windows Insiders on the Dev Channel. If you are someone that has enabled the tabs, what do you think of the feature? Do you think it’s a step taken in the right direction by Microsoft? Do let us know about your views in the comments below.
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