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Not limited to the Windows 10 Creators Update, but starting from earlier versions, specifically from Windows 10 build 14936, Microsoft began experimenting with a distinctive feature for File Explorer—introducing a new interface with a Universal App style. As you upgrade to Windows 10 Creators Update, the Universal File Explorer has been enhanced, making it easier for users to activate this feature.
Although this feature is not officially released widely, changing the File Explorer interface in Windows 10 Creators Update serves as a temporary experience. Nevertheless, it provides a glimpse into the future of Windows 10, hinting at a truly transformative operating system, more beautiful and smoother than ever before. Moreover, with the trend of flat, minimalist design, the revamped icons are highly anticipated from Microsoft.
Changing File Explorer Interface in Windows 10 Creators Update
Step 1: To activate File Explorer and change its interface in Windows 10 Creators Update, simply right-click outside the desktop and choose New, then create a Shortcut.
Step 2: On the Create Shortcut interface, input the following command and select Next.
'explorer shell:AppsFolder\c5e2524a-ea46-4f67-841f-6a9465d9d515_cw5n1h2txyewy!App '
Note: Do not input double parentheses together.
Step 3: At this stage, you can name the newly created shortcut as you wish, then choose Finish to create the shortcut.
Step 4: Right after, simply click on the shortcut you just created to customize the File Explorer interface in Windows 10 Creators Update.
- Now, a File Explorer window with a beautifully designed Universal App-style interface will appear.
Step 5: Below are the quick toolbar options on the new File Explorer interface, including checking folders, creating new folders, setting folder views, searching for files, and more. Perhaps this feature is still under development, so we'll have to wait for the official version to see more enhancements.
Step 6: When you right-click on any file or folder, you'll notice that the right-click menu has been streamlined, looking sleeker and more appealing.
Step 7: Checking the Properties of a folder will display basic information in a much more visually appealing way compared to the old File Explorer interface.
Step 8: Simply click on This PC, and you'll be taken back to the first section of File Explorer.
As mentioned earlier, changing the File Explorer interface in Windows 10 Creators Update is a temporary process. In reality, the interface transformation only occurs when you click on the shortcut created at the beginning of the article. The Universal App interface is likely to be introduced by the end of the year in the Windows 10 Redstone version, featuring a completely new look.
During the waiting period, there are many tricks and features about Windows 10 as well as Windows 10 Creators Update that you can explore while anticipating the File Explorer interface change. Explore more new features on Windows 10 Creators Update if you haven't discovered them yet, through Mytour's article.
