The addition of Tabbed File Explorer to the “moment 1” update that Microsoft began distributing a few days ago is undoubtedly the most intriguing feature. Sadly, as Thanos once observed, reality frequently disappoints. Many users quickly realized that tabbed File Explorer is unfinished, unreliable, and lacking in many capabilities after applying the update. Here’s how to disable tabbed Explorer and get back to the old version that Microsoft released with Windows 11 21H2 if you don’t want to cope with its drawbacks.
Before using third-party software to activate or deactivate Windows features, remember to backup any vital data. Such utilities could result in unforeseen actions, errors, or crashes. The best course of action if you dislike File Explorer tabs is to stick with Windows 10.
How can I disable tabs in Windows 11 22H2’s File Explorer?
For managing tabs and related functions, Windows 11 does not have a separate settings section. Therefore, utilizing the ViveTool program to access the operating system’s kernel, it is necessary to disable tabbed File Explorer. We frequently use this command-line tool to enable experimental and hidden features in Windows 11 preview releases.
Utilize GitHub to download ViveTool, then unzip the files somewhere practical.
Using Win + X, choose Terminal (Admin).
By hitting Ctrl + Shift + 2 or clicking the arrow-down button at the top of the window, Windows Terminal can be changed to the Command Prompt profile.
Using the Windows Terminal App, you can change the PowerShell profile to the Command Prompt profile.
Use the CD command to find the folder holding the extracted files. For instance, type CD C:Vive if you extracted ViveTool to C:Vive.
Press Enter after typing vivetool /disable /id:37634385.
Press Enter after entering vivetool /disable /id:36354489.
Switch off your computer.
