Steps to Restore Windows and Tabs in File Explorer on Windows 11

This guide explains how to enable a feature on Windows 11 that allows the restoration of previously opened windows and tabs in File Explorer after restarting your computer. Note that restoring open tabs is available starting with the March 2025 update.

Key Points

• Enable Feature in File Explorer:

  1. Open Start Menu.
  2. Search for File Explorer and open the app.
  3. Open Folder Options.
  4. Navigate to the View tab.
  5. Scroll down and check Restore previous folder windows at logon.
  6. Click Apply and then OK.

• Enable Feature After March 2025 Update:

  1. Go to the Settings app.
  2. Navigate to Sign-in options.
  3. Turn on the feature to automatically restart apps at login.
  4. This also enables the option to restore windows and tabs in File Explorer.

• Disabling the Feature:

  1. Open Folder Options.
  2. Go to the View tab.
  3. Clear the Restore previous folder windows at logon option.
  4. Click Apply and then OK.

Additional Information

• The feature to restore opened tabs may take some time to reach all users.
• The video includes a demonstration of opening multiple tabs, logging out, and logging back in to show the automatic restoration of tabs and windows.
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