This time, I'll show you how to double-click a folder in Windows 11 File Explorer so that it opens in a new tab instead of the current tab.
フォルダーオプションIf you have "Don't create a new window when opening another folder" set, normally when you double-click a folder in Explorer, the tab with the current folder open will switch to the new folder.
By using the method introduced here, you will be able to double-click a folder in File Explorer to open it in a new tab.
Opening a folder with the middle mouse button will open it in a new tab, so this isn't a very popular feature, but if you're interested, give it a try.
*This method only works for drives and folders in Explorer, not for folders on the desktop or navigation bar.
How to double-click a folder to open it in a new tab
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※In advance,フォルダーオプションSet it to "Do not create a new window when opening another folder."
You can set this using either the Registry Editor or Windows PowerShell.
How to set it using Registry Editor
1. Press Windows key + R to open Run, type "regedit" and press Enter.
2. The Registry Editor will open, so open the following key:
HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Classes3. Right-click on the "Classes" key > New > "Key".
4. Rename "New Key #1" to "Folder".
5. Right-click on the "Folder" key > New > "Key".
6. Rename "New Key #1" to "Shell".
7. Right-click on the "Shell" key > New > "Key".
8. Rename "New Key #1" to "open".
9. Right-click on the "open" key > New > "DWORD (32-bit) Value".
10. Rename "New Value #1" to "LaunchExplorerFlags".
11. Double-click the "LaunchExplorerFlags" value to open it, enter "20" (hexadecimal) in the Value data, and click OK.
The setup is now complete, so if you have any open folders, close them and reopen them, then double-click any folder to open it.
If you want to revert to the original state, delete the "Folder" key you created or delete the value "LaunchExplorerFlags".
How to set it using Windows PowerShell
1.Start buttonRight-click and open Terminal (Admin).
2. Type the following command and press Enter:
Reg.exe add "HKCU\Software\Classes\Folder\shell\open" /v "LaunchExplorerFlags" /t REG_DWORD /d "32" /f
If you see the message "This operation completed successfully," then everything is OK.
3. The setup is now complete, so if any folders are open, close them and reopen them, then double-click any folder to open it.
If you want to revert, type the following command and press Enter:
Reg.exe delete "HKCU\Software\Classes\Folder" /f
If you see the message "This operation completed successfully," then everything is OK.
