To change your default file manager in Windows 11, open the Start menu, type the name of the third-party file explorer you installed, and select "Open File Location." ...

To change default hard drive from C: to D: in Windows 11/10, change the default save location for apps and files, move user ...

For example, while in File Explorer, open the location you want to search the document, image, audio, video, or folder. In the search box, type the search query using keywords, such as "Windows 11 ...

Learn to always open desktop folders and external folder links in new tab of File Explorer in Windows 11/10 using Folder Options and Regedit.