Windows explorer moves the selected folder to bottom of folders list. How do I stop this?

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Open a windows explorer

show folders on left

Double Click Computer

Double Click C disk

Scroll to windows Double Click

Double Click diagnostics (example)

The folder is now moved to the bottom of the folder list.

This also happens when any folder is clicked once and the the open gadget is clicked once.

This is increadably annoying. How do I stop it?

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Hi j1234567890j - and everyone else that repsonded to this post.

I also expierence this problem and like with everyone that replied on this post an many others that this is driving me insane. To make matters worse, this problem presents itself also on the Open or Save file dialogs in any application that relies on the Windows File Dialog.

In my case I also found that the behaviour is inconsistent. Sometimes the problem presents itself and sometimes it does not. - This is why it is difficult to zero in on the behavior and some folks cannot replicate the problem. So, I believe other replies on various posts where this problem cannot be replicated. As a developer I understand this, since we often have the response: "...but it works in my computer..." - And yes it does, because typically a dev/support machine is set up for ideal circumstances. I am digressing...

Trying to understand the Problem

I have noticed a pattern, however. I have found that if I collapse the folder in question and expand (double click) again, that the navigator moves again, this time exposing all sub-folders that are direct descendants of the folder in question. I have also noticed that if the sub-folders are too many to display in the navigation panel, that the selected folder is scrolled to the top of the panel, exposing as many folders that can be viewed.

I think the intention of the navigation behavior is that when the user expands the folder, it will show as many as possible sub-folders in view - but I also think that this is where there is a bug - or at least where some other setting has an impact on the behavior. - For some reason, when a folder is expanded the navigation pane only finds the first sub-folder and exposes that one - hence the anoying movement of the selected folder away from the current mouse pointer position.

Finding an answer

And yes - even though I think I understand the problem - I agree with everyone elses user experience - This must be fixed!

I am not sure that a moderator will pick this up as this post is marked as awnsered - even though in my opnion it is not.

But if someone does: I think providing an option on the General tab of the Folder Options dialog for a user to turn off this behavior and just expand the folder without attempting to present all viewable folders in the navigation pane.

Regards

Andre Coetzee

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Anonymous

2010-01-29T22:02:24+00:00

How about a response Microsoft? As j1234567890j stated, this is an issue with Windows 7, and it is hugely annoying. In Windows Explorer, double clicking to expand a folder in the folder pane on the left should make the folder that is opened move to the top of the list, so that as many sub-folders as possible can be viewed. This aids and speeds navigation. But in Windows 7, and all Windows 7 installations, regardless of option settings, the opened folder moves to the BOTTOM of the list. This means the list has to be manually scrolled before you can view the items you just double clicked to open! This should be fixed...
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2010-01-08T16:57:10+00:00

Thank you for your response.

But, this is not a problem with my machine. The windows explorer in W7 works this way on ALL computers.

No one can fix this except MS.

Or, for users to install another file utility.

Have fun.
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2009-12-28T18:35:36+00:00

Hi j1234567890j

Welcome to Microsoft Answers Forum!

We would like to know more information related to the issue:

·         Was it working fine before? Do you remember any recent software or hardware changes made on your computer?

1.         You may restore the folder to default and check if that helps:

i.        Open windows explorer

ii.      Click on organize folder

iii.    Select folder and search option from the list

iv.     Select General tab, and select “Restore Default”

2.      Run online scanner to check any malware or virus activity. Below links will help you run free scan on the computer.

http://onecare.live.com/site/en-us/default.htm

3.      If the above step do not help then you may, run the SFC (System File Checker) scan on the computer to fix the system file errors on the computer.

To run SFC scan, follow the steps:

Open an elevated command prompt. To do this,

i.           Click Start ,

ii.         click All Programs ,

iii.       click Accessories , right-click Command Prompt ,

iv.        And then click Run as administrator.

v.          If you are prompted for an administrator password or for a confirmation, type the password, or click Allow or Continue.

vi.        At the prompt, type sfc /scannow and hit enter.Once the scan is complete, restart the computer for the changes to take effect

Link you may refer to is:http://support.microsoft.com/kb/929833

Thanks and Regards:

Samhrutha G S - Microsoft Support.

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