How To Access The UWP File Explorer in Windows?

Method to Dig out Hidden UWP File Explorer in Windows easily with steps.

How To Access The UWP File Explorer in Windows?

Starting with the Creators update (v1703), Windows 10 and windows 11 includes a hidden File Explorer which is based on the UWP (Universal Windows Platform). Although this is not much developed as regular File Explorer, yet, you can use it on a regular basis. In this tutorial we’ll show you how to open the new File Explorer in Windows 11 and 10.

Access the Hidden Universal Windows Platform File Explorer

Right-click on any blank space on the desktop. Select New and then click Shortcut.

Access the Hidden Universal Windows Platform File Explorer

Copy and paste the following command in the location box and click Next.

explorer.exe shell:AppsFolder\c5e2524a-ea46-4f67-841f-6a9465d9d515_cw5n1h2txyewy!App

It will ask you to type a name for the shortcut, it would be a better idea to set name as Universal File Explorer.

Hidden Universal Windows Platform File Explorer

Finally, click on Finish.

Now you can double-click on that newly created shortcut to open the new File Explorer app. Following that, you would be able to pin that in the taskbar as well.

Access The UWP File Explorer in Windows

Alternatively;

Download UWP File Explorer Shortcut in Windows 11 And  10 

1-Please download “uwp_explorer.rar” (at the end of the page) and unzip it. ( rar password: ceofix)

Now you’ll be able to click the shortcut to run calculator anytime.
That’s all there is to it.

▼Download▼ Password:ceofix

Published on: Nov 1, 2022 – Last edited : 17-11-2023





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