Windows File Explorer helps you find, open, organize, and manage files and folders on your PC and in the cloud.

Search File Explorer: Open File Explorer from the taskbar or right-click on the Start menu, choose File Explorer and then select a location from the left pane to search or browse.

The Open tab on the File menu shows a list of files you've recently opened, and it includes links to places where you commonly store files.

Oct 14, 2025 · Learn how to use Windows File Recovery app to restore or recover lost files that have been deleted and are not in the recycle bin.

If you turn on Other Windows settings, Windows also syncs some device settings (for things like printers and mouse options), File Explorer settings, and notification preferences.

Once the file transfer via Bluetooth is complete, the Save the received file page appears. Accept the default location where the file is being saved or use the Browse button to select a different location.

Saving a file to OneDrive or SharePoint allows you to access it on any device and enables features such as AutoSave and Version History, which can help prevent data loss if your file closes unexpectedly.

Microsoft will notify you if you need to send additional files, and alert you if a requested file contains personal information so you can decide whether or not you want to send that file or not.

Send large files by using file sharing, cloud services, or other solutions for working around file size limits in Outlook.

If you cannot open your Outlook data file or suspect that the file is damaged, use the Inbox Repair tool (scanpst.exe) to repair errors in the file.