If you've installed Windows 10 and been using it for the past two weeks you might have been unconsciously annoyed by a switch made to the Explorer view that has subtly reduced your productivity. Below is the screenshot of Windows 10 Explorer's default Quick Access
view when it is opened:
Fortunately with a little switch you will be able to restore the much-loved This PC
view (seen in Windows Vista to Windows 8):
Solution: restore 'This PC' view
Open
Explorer
, click onView
tab and clickOptions
:In
Folder Options
window, clickOpen File Explorer to
and selectThis PC
:Click
OK
to apply the settings:Test Explorer's new default view. Open
Explorer
and it should showThis PC
:Congratulations, your Explorer has become productive for you.
Conclusion
That was a pretty simple change. Personally I find it silly to have a Quick access
list on the left panel and on the main view too. Microsoft switches things around occasionally, most things are good but for some things I just don't get the reason (but maybe, they're great for the average user who likes great accessibility with shortcuts rather than a Tree overview). If you're a productivity freak like me I hope this has helped.