How can I view the entire folder tree in file explorer in Windows 11?

Question

Using file explorer in Windows 11, I can no longer see the entire folder tree in the navigation pane (except for OneDrive). I want to see the folder tree for my PC, like I used to always be able to do; but now I just see a short list (like "Documents," "Pictures," etc., with pins next to them. But I cannot find a way to display the folder tree in the navigation pane. Is this no longer possible?

Answer 1

Hi Ken and Deb,

I am Dave, I will help you with this.

The new Navigation pane in the new Tabbed File Explorer is very minimalistic, currently the only option to make the navigation pane look like the old version, is to right click an empty spot in the left navigation pane and turn on 'Show All Folders'

Also, please open the Feedback Hub (Windows Key + F) and provide your opinion on the new File Explorer to the developers there, many people have done that and hopefully they will make the necessary adjustments in the next update to the new File Explorer app.

Answer 2

Hi Ken and Deb,

I am Dave, I will help you with this.

The new Navigation pane in the new Tabbed File Explorer is very minimalistic, currently the only option to make the navigation pane look like the old version, is to right click an empty spot in the left navigation pane and turn on 'Show All Folders'

Also, please open the Feedback Hub (Windows Key + F) and provide your opinion on the new File Explorer to the developers there, many people have done that and hopefully they will make the necessary adjustments in the next update to the new File Explorer app.

Thank you for a quick and clear response. An easy fix, but one I almost certainly would not have come up with on my own.