Windows 10: Multiple tabs in File Explorer

mk24spitfire · Oct 19, 2022

Win 11 22H2 build 22621.675Love the new option in File Explorer for multiple tabs.I have been unable to find a way to re-open all tabs in a single instance of File Explorer. When I select the Option to "Restore previous folder windows at logon", File Explorer opens a new instance for each of the tabs that I previously had open. I would certainly prefer for a single instance to open with the previous tabs in one instance, the same as what I can do in Windows Internet Explorer.All suggestions appreciated

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DenisFredrick · Oct 19, 2022

INTERNET EXPLORER WIN 10 NOT OPENING MULTIPLE TABS

Hello Harry,

Thank you for posting on Microsoft Community. We will assist you in resolving the issue.

Before assisting further, I would like o ask you few questions:

What is the error message/error code you get?

Did you check if the settings of the browser has changed?

I suggest you to change the Internet Explorer settings by following the steps below and check if the issue is resolved.

Open Internet Explorer web browser and press
Alt + X keys on the keyboard to open the browser settings.

Select Internet Options from the menu.

From the window, check Start with tabs from the last session under
Startup option.

Click on Apply and OK.

Close and open the browser to check if the changes are effective.

Write to us with the answers to the above questions and the status of the issue for further assistance. Your reply is most important for us to ensure we assist you accordingly.

Thank you.
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This solution did not work in Win 7 and does not work in Win10.

It is definitely high risk - you will definitely lose internet explorer if you turn the feature off.

The "new" internet explorer icon at the bottom only lets you run one tab at a time.

However, I still have the "old" icon on the desktop and it allows multiple incidences of internet explorer.

Geez - why is this changed and why can't someone come up with the real solution -- or a workable alternative.

I am sure this a feature and not a bug.

DenisFredrick · Oct 19, 2022

INTERNET EXPLORER WIN 10 NOT OPENING MULTIPLE TABS

Hello Harry,

Thank you for posting on Microsoft Community. We will assist you in resolving the issue.

Before assisting further, I would like o ask you few questions:

What is the error message/error code you get?

Did you check if the settings of the browser has changed?

I suggest you to change the Internet Explorer settings by following the steps below and check if the issue is resolved.

Open Internet Explorer web browser and press
Alt + X keys on the keyboard to open the browser settings.

Select Internet Options from the menu.

From the window, check Start with tabs from the last session under
Startup option.

Click on Apply and OK.

Close and open the browser to check if the changes are effective.

Write to us with the answers to the above questions and the status of the issue for further assistance. Your reply is most important for us to ensure we assist you accordingly.

Thank you.
Click to expand...

This solution did not work in Win 7 and does not work in Win10.

It is definitely high risk - you will definitely lose internet explorer if you turn the feature off.

The "new" internet explorer icon at the bottom only lets you run one tab at a time.

However, I still have the "old" icon on the desktop and it allows multiple incidences of internet explorer.

Geez - why is this changed and why can't someone come up with the real solution -- or a workable alternative.

MicroZo · Oct 19, 2022

Internet Explorer uses a lot of RAM

Hi,

Thank you for posting your query on Microsoft Community.

As per your description, I understand that internet explorer is consuming more ram space. We will assist you to resolve the issue.

This issue may arise due to:

Opening multiple tabs at a time.

Using add-on.

Virus.

Multiple internet explorer opens in Task manager.

I suggest you to follow the steps below and also check whether multiple Internet explorer process are running at the same time.

Press Ctrl + Alt + Del

Open Task manager.

Click on Detail Tab.

You will see MicrosoftEdgeCP.exe file.

Right Click and End Task.

Restart the computer.

If the issue persists, I suggest you to perform virus scan by using Windows Defender Offline Beta from the below link and check if it helps.

Help protect my PC with Microsoft Defender Offline

Hope the information helps. Let us know if you need further assistance. We will be happy to help.

Thank you.
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There is no MicrosoftEdgeCP.exe file in the details list.

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