Not all third-party file managers have built-in settings to set them as the default file manager on Windows 11. You can make them your default file manager by running a reg file.

If you don't like the default startup location of File Explorer, here's how to change it on Windows 11 version 22H2. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.

Here's how to set a default printer on Windows and macOS to avoid the frustration and waste of sending a black-and-white document to your color photo printer.

Switch from File Explorer to an alternative like XYplorer or OneCommander—and set the alternative as the default, with the help of a registry hack.

One of the simplest configuration changes that I have made since making the switch to Windows 11 last year was to configure the File Explorer to open to the This PC screen. Normally, when you open ...

And there you have it! Your chosen printer is now set as the default. I've found this process to be a real time-saver, especially when I'm working on projects that require frequent printing.

I have deployed printers using this article and it works just fine. <BR><BR>The problem is users will set their default printer and the next day it will be set to something else. Is there a way to ...