How to Open Two File Explorer Windows in Windows 10?

File Explorer

Press Windows key + E twice to open two file explorer.
Hover your cursor to the topmost part of the open window on your screen.
Hold down the left mouse button and drag the window all the way over to the left/right edge of your screen.
Repeat the same with the other window/document.

How do I Open Multiple Windows Explorer in Windows 10?

Open the first instance: Open File Explorer from its taskbar icon.
Open the second instance: Rightclick Explorers taskbar icon and click File Explorer.
Display both instances stacked: Rightclick the taskbar.

How do I Open a Second Window in Windows Explorer?

Quickest way to open a second explorer window is to right click on any folder and chose "Open in new window".

How do I Open Two Folders at once in Windows 10?

If you want to open multiple folders located in a single location in a drive or directory, simply select all folders you want to open, hold down Shift and Ctrl keys, and then doubleclick on the selection.

How do I View Two Folders Side by Side?

Press the Windows key and press either the Right or Left arrow key, moving the open window to either the screens left or right position. Choose the other window you want to view to the side of the window in step one.

How do I Open a New File Explorer in Windows 10?

To open File Explorer , click on the File Explorer icon located in the taskbar. Alternatively, you can open File Explorer by clicking on the Start button and then clicking on File Explorer.

Opening Two Instances of File Explorer

1 Open the first instance: Open File Explorer from its taskbar icon. tip You can also cascade multiple windows so that one appears on top of the other. 2 Open the second instance: Rightclick Explorers taskbar icon and click File Explorer. One instance appears in the foreground; the other in the background.

How do I Open Multiple Files in Windows 10?

Hold down the Ctrl key and select the files you want. Release the Ctrl key and rightclick on any one of them. You will see a list of actions you can perform on the files. Select an action, and the action will be performed on every file you selected.

How do I Open a Folder Twice in Windows 10?

Press and hold the Shift key, click/tap on Open in the ribbon, and release the Shift key.
Press and hold the Ctrl key, click/tap on Open in the ribbon, and release the Ctrl key.

New to Windows 10, how do I have 2 Windows Open in Files

To open multiple Windows of the same applet hold down the Shift key and click on File Explorer again. To view windows side by side you can drag one of the windows you want to view to either the left or right side of the screen and let go of the click.

How do I do Side by Side on Windows 10?

Rightclick on a blank part of the taskbar even the clock will do and choose Show Windows Side by Side. The windows align next to each other, like pillars. To align them in horizontal rows, choose Show Windows Stacked.