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How to find the secret UWP version of the File Explorer in Windows 10 Creators Update

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    With Microsoft having put so much work into its Universal Windows Platform, it’s no surprise there’s also a UWP version of File Explorer. We’ll show you how to find it.

    The app is a reminiscent of the Windows 10 mobile version of File Explorer

    What’s surprising is how the app is hidden and can only be unlocked using a specially crafted workaround. First, you have to be running the Windows 10 Creators Update to try it out. While it’s not clear how close the app is to its final version, it will be interesting to try it out when it releases.

    File Explorer in UWP format limitations

    File Explorer in UWP format was first reported by OnMSFT and it’s a bit simpler than the regular version of this tool. There are a few limitations:

    • You are limited to browsing the content of drivers only as there is no way of navigating to network devices unless you mapped a network drive.
    • The app doesn’t support drag and drop.
    • The process of selecting, moving, and copying files is a little difficult to follow.

    Accessing the app

    If you’re interested in seeing what Microsoft may have planned for the future, follow these steps in order to access the app:

    • Right-click on an empty section of the desktop. Select Now and go to Shortcut.
    • Type the following text in the text field:

    explorer shell:AppsFolder\c5e2524a-ea46-4f67-841f-6a9465d9d515_cw5n1h2txyewy!App

    • Click Next.
    • Type an appropriate name for the shortcut and then click Finish and you’re done.

    Remember that this is not the final version of the app, so you might experience some stability issues.

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