Since the feature was introduced, I only really use separate windows if I expect I'll need move files between them. If you want to open a new tab, just tap Ctrl+T while File Explorer is open.

Rather than running AI directly inside File Explorer, the system will gain a workflow where selected files are sent to separate apps to process the files and return the results.

Microsoft's revamp of the Windows 11 File Explorer context menu hid or removed many helpful features, sparking a boom in third-party tools to restore the old interface.