Method to Dig out Hidden UWP File Explorer in Windows easily with steps.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Published on: Nov 1, 2022 – Last edited : 17-11-2023