Press Windows logo key + E to open File Explorer, then select This PC on the left. This PC is what older versions of Windows called My Computer. It shows your folders and drives.
Applies to: Windows 11. Checked against Microsoft Support on September 29, 2026.
Open This PC
- Press Windows logo key + E, or select File Explorer on the taskbar.
- Select This PC in the pane on the left.
Double-click a drive, such as Local Disk (C:), to open it.
Make File Explorer open to This PC
File Explorer opens to Home at first. To start on This PC instead:
- In File Explorer, select See more (the three dots) > Options.
- On the General tab, set Open File Explorer to to This PC.
- Select OK.
Other ways
- Start search: select Start, type This PC, and open it.
- Run: press Windows logo key + R, type
explorer, and select OK, then select This PC. - Desktop icon: add a This PC icon to the desktop. See how to show This PC on the desktop in Windows 11.
Frequently asked questions
Where did My Computer go?
It’s the same thing, renamed This PC.
How do I see all my drives?
See how to find your hard drive on a Windows 11 PC.
Microsoft’s reference is File Explorer in Windows. More help is on our Windows Help & Guides page.
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