On Windows 11 22H2 , you can now enable an early preview of the tabs in File Explorer on the latest preview available in the Dev channel of the Windows Insider program.
The feature was first identified by Rafael Rivera on Windows 11 build 22572 and is now officially available from build 25136 and in the final version of Windows 11 2022 Update , but since it is not widely available, it may be necessary to enable it manually. The function works just like in Microsoft Edge. You can open multiple tabs for each File Explorer or Folder section. Also, you have the ability to create new or close open tabs and the function works in dark mode.
In addition, File Explorer now has a redesigned layout for the left navigation pane. The design organization provides easy access to frequently blocked and used folders and OneDrive cloud profiles, which now reflect the username associated with the account. In addition, the known folders (Documents, Downloads, Music, Images, etc.) are no longer displayed in “This PC” to keep that view focused on the drives.
If you want to try the tabs and the new navigation panel, you can use a third party tool called “ViVeTool”, created by Rafael Rivera and Lucas on GitHub , to enable the new experience on your computer.
This guide will teach you steps to activate the functionality of tabs on Windows 11 22H2.
Enable tabs for File Explorer on Windows 11 22H2
To enable tabs in File Explorer on Windows 11 22H2, follow the following procedure:
2. Download the file ViveTool-vx. xxzip to enable the function of the cards.
3. Double-click the zip folder to open it with File Explorer.
4. Click the button You'll take it all out..
5. Click the button Estrai.
6. Copy the folder path.
7. Open it. Start.
8. Search Command Prompt , right-click the top result and select the option Run as administrator.
9. Type the following command to access the ViveTool folder and press Send:
cd c:\cartella\percorso\ViveTool-v0.3.1In the command, remember to change the folder path with your path.
10. Type the following command to enable File Explorer tabs on Windows 11 22H2 and press Send:
vivetool /abilita /id:37634385
vivetool /abilita /id:3914599111. Type the following command to enable the new Navigation Pane of File Explorer and Press Send:
vivetool /abilita /id:3635448912. Restart your computer
Once you complete the steps, File Explorer should now have tabs and the new navigation pane design on Windows 11 22H2.
If you change your mind, you can restore changes with the same instructions, but at passage no. 10 make sure you use these commands:
vivetool /disable /id:37634385
vivetool /disable /id:39145991then
vivetool /disable /id:36354489restart the device.
Microsoft is officially testing cards and other features that will be launched in October with build 22621.608 in the release preview channel. You can also learn about all the new features and modifications to Explore files in this guide .
Enable tabs to Explore files on Windows 11 build 22621. 169
If you use Windows 11 build 22621.169 , you want to use these commands to enable tabs and the new navigation pane:
2. Download the file ViveTool-vx. xxzip.
3. Double-click the zip folder to open it with File Explorer.
4. Click the button You'll take it all out..
5. Click the button Estrai.
6. Copy the folder path.
7. Open it. Start.
8. Search Command Prompt , right-click the top result and select the option Run as administrator.
9. Type the following command to access the ViveTool folder and press Send:
cd C:\FOLDER\PATH\ViveTool-v0.3.1In the command, remember to change the folder path with your path.
10. Type the following commands to enable File Explorer tabs and the new navigation user interface on Windows 11 and press Send (on each row):
vivetool /abilita /id:39145991
vivetool /abilita /id:37634385
vivetool /abilita /id:3635448911. Restart your computer.
After completing the steps, tabs and new navigation pane design should be enabled in File Explorer. You may need to repeat the steps a couple of times if the features do not activate.
Update of 20 October 2022: since the company has released the KB5019509 update, it is no longer necessary to enable the cards manually. You just need to install Windows 11 build 22621.675 (KB5019509) from Settings > Windows Update and click the button Notify me.
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