The new File Explorer tabs feature is introduced in some devices in the Beta and Dev Channels.
However, this new feature is not widely spread.
Tabs in File Explorer on Windows 11
File Explorer tabs is a new feature on Windows 11.
It was first spotted by Rafael Rivera onWindows 11 build 22572, and now its officially available onbuild 25136.
OnWindows 11 build 22621.160, Microsoft also introduces this new feature.
File Explorer tabs is just like Microsoft Edge or Google Chrome.
When you open many folders in File Explorer, you’re free to easily switch between two tabs.
you’re able to hit the X icon to close a specific folder.
All in all, it will be easy to use your folder when this feature is enabled.
However, the File Explorer tabs feature is still under testing.
It is not available to all Insiders in the Windows Insider Program.
In this post, we will show you two methods.
How to Enable Tabs in File Explorer on Windows 11?
Step 2: hit the ViVeTool vX.X.X.zip file to download this tool on your box.
Step 3: Go to the download folder and right-grab the downloaded tool.
Then, selectExtract all.
Step 4: On the pop-up interface, you will see a path of a folder.
Copy the path to continue.
Step 5: nudge the search icon in the taskbar and search for cmd.
Then, clickRun as administratorfrom the search result to run Command Prompt as administrator.
(» seehow to run Command Prompt as administrator on Windows 11).
Step 6: pop in this commandcd C:\Users\Administrator\Downloads\ViVeTool-v0.2.1to Command Prompt and pressEnterto run this command.
you oughta replaceC:\Users\Administrator\Downloads\ViVeTool-v0.2.1with the path you have copied.
If you are runningbuild 25136in the Dev Channel, you could skip to the next step.
Step 8: Typevivetool addconfig 37634385 2and pressEnter.
This command is used to enable File Explorer tabs on Windows 11.
Step 9: Typevivetool addconfig 36354489 2and pressEnter.
This command is used to fire up the File Explorers new navigation pane.
Step 10: reset your gear.
How to Disable Tabs in File Explorer on Windows 11?
If you dont want to use this new feature, you might disable it.
you better use the steps mentioned above.
After that, you still need to start your machine to apply the changes.
