How to Restore File Explorer Windows at Logon

Why Use This Feature?

This feature saves you time. You won’t have to reopen all your folders after logging in. Everything will be exactly where you left it.

What Happens When You Enable It?

When you enable this setting, Windows will remember your open File Explorer windows and tabs. They’ll automatically reopen the next time you log in.

Method 1Use 📁 File Explorer Settings

You can restore previous folder windows at logon using 📁 File Explorer’s settings. Simply open Folder Options, go to the View tab, and check the box next to ‘Restore previous folder windows at logon’ to turn it on, or uncheck it to turn it off.

1. Open 📁 File Explorer Folder Options.
2. Click on the View tab at the top.
3. Look for the box next to “Restore previous folder windows at logon”.
4. Check the box to turn the feature on. Uncheck it to turn it off.

5. Click OK to save your changes.

Method 2Use Windows Registry Editor

For advanced users, you can restore previous folder windows at logon by editing the Windows Registry. This involves opening the Registry Editor and changing a specific setting, but it’s crucial to back up your registry first or create a restore point.

⚠️ ADMIN PRIVILEGES REQUIRED: You need administrator access to edit the registry.

Before you make any changes, back up your registry or create a System Restore point to be safe.

1. Open the Windows Registry (search for “regedit” in Windows).
2. Navigate to this folder path:
   
   
   Computer\HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\Advanced
3. 🖱️ Right-click on Advanced and choose New > DWORD (32-bit) Value.
4. Name the new entry PersistBrowsers.
5. Double-click PersistBrowsers and set the value to 1 to turn on the feature. Use 0 to turn it off.

You may need to 🔄 restart your computer for the changes to take effect.

Summary

Restoring previous folder windows at logon is a quick process with two main methods. You can easily use 📁 File Explorer’s settings or, for more advanced control, edit the Windows Registry, remembering to back up your system first.

• Easy method: Use the 📁 File Explorer Folder Options menu to enable or disable the feature in just a few clicks.
• Advanced method: Edit the Windows Registry to control this setting. Remember to back up your registry first.
• Always create a System Restore point before making registry changes for extra safety.
• Your computer may need to restart for changes to work properly.
• This feature helps you work faster by remembering where you left off.