Switch from File Explorer to an alternative like XYplorer or OneCommander—and set the alternative as the default, with the help of a registry hack.

The File Explorer changed its name in Windows 8 (it was previously known as the Windows Explorer), but it's gotten more functionality in Windows 10. Because the File Explorer is where you'll go to ...

Windows 11 might want to push you to use Edge, but you probably have another favorite. Whatever it is, here's how to make it the default browser.