If you remember, in 2020, Microsoft introduced a new ‘Windows Tools’ folder to Windows 10. The Windows Tools folder replaces the Administrative tool that is seen on older builds of the Windows operating system.
The same folder is also available on Windows 11, but it’s hidden deep under the settings. So, if you are searching for ways to access the Windows Tools folder in Windows 11, you have landed on the right webpage.
\We have shared multiple methods to access the tools; you can use any of them as per your preference. Let’s check out.
What is the Windows Tools Folder?
The Windows Tools folder is a replacement for Administrative Tools, which is seen in older builds of the Windows operating system. On Windows 11, the Windows Tools folder includes 36 different utilities. That means it’s a single folder that can provide you access to 36 different built-in utilities of Windows 11.
How To Access Windows Tools Folder in Windows 11
With the Windows Tools folder, you can directly access the Task Manager, PowerShell, Registry Editor, Command Prompt, Disk Cleanup-up utility, and more.
1. Access the Windows Tools folder with a Shortcut
In this method, we will create a desktop shortcut to access the Windows Tools folder in Windows 11. Having a desktop shortcut will provide direct access to the much-needed folder.
1. First, right-click on a block screen on your Windows 11 desktop and select New > Shortcut.
2. On the Type the Location of the item field, enter explorer.exe shell:::{D20EA4E1-3957-11d2-A40B-0C5020524153} and click on the Next button.
3. On the next screen, type in Windows Tools in the shortcut name box and click the Finish button.
4. Now, you will find a Windows Tools shortcut on your desktop. You need to double-click on it to access the tools.
5. If you want to launch Windows Tools via a shortcut key, right-click on the Windows Tool shortcut and select Properties.
6. On the Shortcut key, you need to press CTRL to select a keyboard shortcut and click the OK button.
2. Pin Windows Tools to the Start Menu & Taskbar
If you don’t want to create a desktop shortcut for the Windows Tools folder, you can pin the folder to the Taskbar or Start menu. Here’s how you can do it.
1. First, click on the Windows 11 Search and type in Windows Tools.
2. Right-click on the Windows Tools, and select Pin to Start to pin the folder to the Start menu.
3. If you want to pin the folder to the Taskbar, right-click on the Windows Tools folder on the Windows 11 search and select the Pin to Taskbar option.
That’s it! You are done. This will pin the Windows Tools folder to the Start Menu or Taskbar.
3. Open Windows Tools Using the RUN dialog
The easiest way to access the Windows Tools on Windows 11 is by using the RUN dialog box. Here’s what you need to do to access the Windows Tools folder via the RUN dialog.
- Press the Windows Key + R button to open the RUN dialog box.
- Type in control admintools on the RUN dialog box and press Enter.
- This will open the Windows Tools folder on your Windows 11.
That’s it! This is how you can access the Windows Tools folder on Windows 11 using the RUN dialog box.
4. Open Windows Tools Using the Command Prompt
If you’re comfortable using the command line utilities, you can use the Command Prompt to access the Windows Tools folder. Here’s what you need to do.
- Type in Command Prompt on the Windows 11 Search.
- Right-click on the Command Prompt and select Run as administrator.
- On the Command Prompt, type the given command and press Enter
control admintools
This will immediately open the Windows Tools folder on your Windows 11.
5. Add Windows Tools Folder to the Context Menu
To add the Windows Tools shortcut to the right-click menu on Windows 10, we need to use a third-party app. Here’s what you need to do.
1. First, download Winaero Tweaker on your Windows 11 operating system.
2. Right-click on Winaero’s ZIP file and extract the file.
3. Now install the WinaeroTweaker executable file. This will install the program on your system.
4. Once installed, open the app and click on the Context Menu.
5. Now, on the left pane, select Windows Tools.
6. On the right pane, check the Add Windows Tools to the desktop context menu to add the Windows Tools shortcut.
6. Now, right-click anywhere on a blank screen and select the Show More option. This will open the classic context menu. You will now see a Windows Tools option in the context menu.
Accessing the Windows Tools folder in Windows 11 is pretty easy; you need to know the right way. We have shared five methods; you can rely on any of them to access the Windows Tools folder. I hope this article helped you! Please share it with your friends also. If you have any doubts related to this, let us know in the comment box below.
