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AlexBlythe
Jan 05, 2026Iron Contributor
Windows 11 File Explorer opens with user folder expanded in navigation pane.
I'm helping someone set up their computer, and when I open File Explorer, the navigation pane opens with the user folder expanded. It's within the This PC item. This adds a lot of clutter and is unhe...
AldenGrove
Jan 13, 2026Iron Contributor
Collapse the Folder Manually
Open File Explorer.
Navigate to This PC.
In the Navigation Pane, click the arrow next to the user folder to collapse it.
Close File Explorer and reopen it to see if it remains collapsed.