How to Remove “Home” from Windows 11 File Explorer
Windows 11 has brought a fresh new look and feel to the operating system, with its sleek design and intuitive interface. However, some users may find the “Home” tab in the File Explorer to be unnecessary or intrusive. If you’re one of those users who would like to remove the “Home” tab from Windows 11 File Explorer, follow these simple steps.
Step 1: Open File Explorer
To begin, you’ll need to open File Explorer. You can do this by clicking on the File Explorer icon on the taskbar, or by pressing the Windows key + E on your keyboard.
Step 2: Access the View Tab
Once File Explorer is open, click on the “View” tab at the top of the window. This tab contains various options for customizing the appearance and functionality of File Explorer.
Step 3: Show/Hide Tabs
In the “View” tab, you’ll see a “Show/Hide” group. Click on the arrow next to it to expand the options. Look for the “Home” option and uncheck the box next to it. This will hide the “Home” tab from the File Explorer interface.
Step 4: Restart File Explorer
After hiding the “Home” tab, it’s a good idea to restart File Explorer to ensure that the changes take effect. You can do this by closing and reopening File Explorer, or by pressing the Windows key + X and selecting “Windows Terminal (Admin)” or “Command Prompt (Admin)” from the menu. Once the command prompt or terminal is open, type “explorer.exe” and press Enter.
Step 5: Confirm the Changes
After restarting File Explorer, you should no longer see the “Home” tab. This confirms that the changes have been successfully applied.
Conclusion
Removing the “Home” tab from Windows 11 File Explorer is a straightforward process that can be done in just a few steps. By following these instructions, you can customize your File Explorer experience and eliminate any unnecessary clutter. Remember that this change is not permanent, so you can always restore the “Home” tab by repeating the steps above and checking the box next to “Home” in the “Show/Hide” group.
