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This Itechguide teaches you how to reset File Explorer to the default view in Windows 10. Resetting File Explorer to default view restores it to look like this:

How To Reset File Explorer To Default View In Windows 10 - default file explorer view

Quick Steps

If your File Explorer View displays in any other style, follow the steps below to reset your Windows 10 File Explorer to look like the image above:

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  1. Search File Explorer and open it from the search results.
How To Reset File Explorer To Default View In Windows 10 - Open File Explorer Via Search
  1. Then, on the File Explorer menu bar, click the View tab.
  1. On the far end of the View tab – within the Show/hide section – click Options. Then, click Change folder and search options. This opens Folder Options.
  1. On Folder Options, click the View tab.
  1. To reset Windows 10 File Explorer to the default view – on the Folder views section of the Views tab, click Reset Folders. You will receive a confirmation pop-up.
  1. Finally, on the Folder Views reset confirmation pop-up, click Yes.
  1. To ensure that your change are saved, click OK. This also closes the File Explorer Options.
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