File Explorer

File Explorer

Manage and change the settings related to File Explorer Options.

Winaero Tweaker File Explorer

It has the following options:

  • “Do this for all current items” Checkbox: Enable or disable the “Do this for all current items” option by default.
  • Automatic Folder Type Discovery: Disable automatic folder view changes based on contents.
  • Change Jump List Item Number: Adjust the number of items visible in a jump list.
  • Compressed Overlay Icon: Enable/disable blue arrow overlay on compressed files.
  • Customized Libraries Item: Rename or change the icon of Libraries in File Explorer.
  • Customize Quick Access Item: Rename the Quick Access item or change its icon.
  • Customize This PC Folder: Add, remove folders or add shell location.
  • Default Drag n Drop Action: Set a default action for dragged and dropped items.
  • Disable Jump Lists: Disable jump lists to stop tracking recent documents and folders.
  • Disable Search History: Disable search history to stop data storage.
  • Disable Thumbnail Previews for Folders: Turn the thumbnail view of the folders off.
  • Drag-n-Drop Sensitivity: Reduce touchpad drag sensitivity to prevent accidental file movements.
  • Drive Letters: Set up the drive letter settings.
  • Enable Auto Completion: Turn the auto-completion mode on or off while typing.
  • Enable Classic Search: Access the classic search view.
  • Enable Recycle Bin for Removable Drives: Create a Recycle Bin for removable media.
  • File Explorer Starting Folder: Choose which folder to launch when you open File Explorer.
  • Folder View Number to Remember: Set the number of folder view changes to remember.
  • Hide Drives: Hide or show the drives.
  • Icon Cache Size: Manage the cache size for icons.
  • Navigation Pane – Custom Items: Add or view the custom items in the navigation pane.
  • Navigation Pane – Default Items: Add or remove the default items under the navigation pane.
  • Thumbnail Preview Border Shadow: Set up the drop shadow around the thumbnails.

"Do this for all current items" Checkbox

Set a default for the “Do this for all current items” checkbox under File Explorer.

Winaero Tweaker Do this for all current items Checkbox
  1. Go to File Explorer.
  2. Select “Do this for all current items” Checkbox.
  3. Select Set “Do this for all current items” checked by default checkbox.

Automatic Folder Type Discovery

Choose whether the windows should change a folder view based on its contents.

Winaero Tweaker Automatic Folder Type Discovery
  1. Go to File Explorer.
  2. Select Automatic File Type Discovery.
  3. Select the Disable automatic folder type discovery checkbox.

Change Jump List Item Number

Select the number of items to be visible on a Jump List.

Winaero Tweaker Change Jump List Item Number
  1. Go to File Explorer.
  2. Select Change Jump List Item Number.
  3. Set a number by dragging the slider.

Compressed Overlay Icon

Choose whether to show blue arrows on the compressed items or not.

Winaero Tweaker Compressed Overlay Icon
  1. Go to File Explorer.
  2. Select Compressed Overlay Icon.
  3. Select the Disable compressed overlay icon (blue arrows).

Customize Libraries Item

Rename the Libraries item and change its icon.

Winaero Tweaker Customize Libraries Item
  1. Go to File Explorer.
  2. Select Customize Libraries Item.
  3. Change the folder name by entering it into the textbox.
  4. Browse the icon.
  5. Click Apply Changes.

Customize Quick Access Item

Rename the Quick Access item and change its icon.

Winaero Tweaker Customize Quick Access Item
  1. Go to File Explorer.
  2. Select Customize Quick Access Item.
  3. Change the folder name by entering it into the textbox.
  4. Browse the icon.
  5. Click Apply Changes.

Customize This PC Folder

Add or remove folders.

Winaero Tweaker Customize This PC Folder
  1. Go to File Explorer.
  2. Select Customize This PC Folders.
  3. Select the folder.
  4. Remove or add the shell address to the selected folder or add custom folders.

Default Drag-n-Drop Action

Choose what happens when you drag-n-drop an item on the screen.

Winaero Tweaker Default Drag-n-Drop Action
  1. Go to File Explorer.
  2. Select Default Drag-n-Drop Action.
  3. Choose an action.

Disable Jump Lists

You can disable the jump lists to prevent Windows from recording your file access history.

Winaero Tweaker Disable Jump Lists
  1. Go to File Explorer.
  2. Select Disable Jump Lists.
  3. Select the Disable Jump Lists checkbox.

Disable Search History

You can disable windows from recording your search history.

Winaero Tweaker Disable Search History
  1. Go to File Explorer.
  2. Select Disable Search History.
  3. Select the Disable search history in File Explorer checkbox.

Disable Thumbnail Previews for Folders

You can disable the thumbnail view of the folders in File Explorer.

Winaero Tweaker Disable Thumbnail Previews for Folders
  1. Go to File Explorer.
  2. Select Disable Thumbnail Previews for Folders.
  3. Select the Disable thumbnail previews for folders but keep for files checkbox.

Drag-n-Drop Sensitivity

Choose a sensitivity level for your touchpad to avoid accidentally copying and moving files and data.

Winaero Tweaker Drag-n-Drop Sensitivity
  1. Go to File Explorer.
  2. Select Drag-n-Drop Sensitivity.
  3. Change drag and drop sensitivity by entering a number in the number box.

Drive Letters

You can choose the drive letter settings for available drives.

Winaero Tweaker Drive Letters
  1. Go to File Explorer.
  2. Select Drive Letters.
  3. Select the preferred option.

Enable Auto-Completion

You can enable or disable the Auto-Completion mode by default.

Winaero Tweaker Enable Auto-Completion
  1. Go to File Explorer.
  2. Select Enable Auto Completion.
  3. Select the Enable Auto Completion in File Explorer checkbox.

Enable Classic Search

You can enable the classic search view.

Winaero Tweaker Enable Classic Search
  1. Go to File Explorer.
  2. Select Enable Classic Search.
  3. Select the Enable Classic Search in File Explorer checkbox.

Enable Recycle Bin for Removable Drives

Create a recycle bin for removable media.

Winaero Tweaker Enable Recycle Bin for Removable Drives
  1. Go to File Explorer.
  2. Select Enable Recycle Bin for removable drives.
  3. Select the Enable Recycle Bin for removable drives checkbox.

File Explorer Starting Folder

Choose a default folder to display when you open the File Explorer.

Winaero Tweaker File Explorer Starting Folder
  1. Go to File Explorer.
  2. Select File Explorer Starting Folder.
  3. Select the preferred option.

Folder View Number to Remember

Select the number of folder views to remember.

Winaero Tweaker Folder View Number to Remember
  1. Go to File Explorer.
  2. Select Folder View Number to Remember.
  3. Select the number of folder views by dragging the slider.

Hide Drives

Hide or show the specific drives in the File Explorer.

Winaero Tweaker Hide Drives
  1. Go to File Explorer.
  2. Select Hide Drives.
  3. Select the show drives option and the drives to display or hide.

Icon Cache Size

Set the icon size for the icon cache.

Winaero Tweaker Icon Cache Size
  1. Go to File Explorer.
  2. Select Icon Cache Size.
  3. Set the icon size by entering a number in the number box.

Navigation Pane – Custom Items

Select custom items to display under the Windows navigation pane.

Winaero Tweaker Navigation Pane – Custom Items
  1. Go to File Explorer.
  2. Select Navigation Pane – Custom Items.
  3. Add or remove the custom folders or add the shell location.

Navigation Pane – Default Items

Select the default items to display under the Windows navigation pane.

Winaero Tweaker Navigation Pane – Default Items
  1. Go to File Explorer.
  2. Select Navigation Pane – Default Items.
  3. Add or remove the default folders to show under the navigation pane.

Thumbnail Preview Border Shadow

Set the border shadows property for thumbnails.

Winaero Tweaker Thumbnail Preview Border Shadow
  1. Go to File Explorer.
  2. Select Thumbnail Preview Border Shadow.
  3. Select the preferred option.
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