C: drive not visible when opening Windows 11 Explorer

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April 2022, 9April 2026, 1

This time, we will introduce how to set up the computer if the C drive or DVD drive does not appear when you open Explorer in Windows 11.

Normally, when you open File Explorer in Windows 11, "Quick Access" opens.

This shows the folders registered in "Quick Access" displayed in the navigation pane on the left.

Explorer - Quick Access — Explorer – Quick Access

*The above Explorer is an older version. Currently, "Home" is displayed, and the icon below the dividing line (with a pin mark on the right) is registered.

By setting this to open "This PC" by default, the C drive and DVD drive will be displayed when you open Explorer.

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How to set "This PC" to open when you open File Explorer

1. Open File Explorer and click "... (See more)" at the top.

2. Click on Options.

Menu when you click "... (See more)" in Explorer

3. "Folder Options" will open, so select "This PC" to the right of "Open with Explorer" and click the OK button below.

Now, the next time you open File Explorer, "This PC" will appear.

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Driven by questions arising from my daily PC use and the desire to "do more," I have been pursuing self-study in Windows since around 2008. I am sharing the "aha!" techniques and solutions I discovered through trial and error with the sole purpose of helping you in your PC life.

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