Windows 11 - File Explorer always opening the Address Bar after cut copy paste any file - Huge Mess

Hi, I am experiencing this same issue and it is driving me crazy. My problem is that sometimes the address bar dropdown doesn't go away after focusing. It just stays there even if I navigate to other folders or use different tabs. The only way to make the dropdown go away is to click on it, which of course brings you back to the focus folder, and then back out of it again to get back where you were. It's so annoying, and is definitely associated with the most recent updates, as it did not do this prior to the last two updates. I never once even had the address bar drop down like that. How do you turn it off?

Very annoying phenomenon! hope it is addressed ASAP. in case of a computer work its not that easy to roll back a windows update..

There may be multiple focus issues with the Explorer address bar, but one problem that I can replicate 100% of the time is the address bar opens if your last click was in the address bar (e.g. you just typed in a path) and then you select anything from the "New" menu at the upper left.

Microsoft needs to fix this so that the focus is first set to the main window before executing any of those "New" items. The workaround for the "New item" issue is to Right-click and select your "New" item.

Hi, Each and every time when i do some work in explorer like transferring a file from one location to another it always creates a mess with the address bar which is occuring for past 2 major updates 22h2 and now 23h2.

My Win 11 Specs

Edition Windows 11 Pro

Version 23H2

OS build 22631.2861

Experience Windows Feature Experience Pack 1000.22681.1000.0

Please anyone help.

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After doing some copy paste thing, this happens. Hope you notice that recycle bin is highlighted unwantedly.

SAME here! Whenever I cut, delete or sometimes do nothing, it stays on top of the actions menu like this. It only disappears when I click on the address entry area and then click away anywhere else. ALWAYS that! Nothing too harmful, but it is very annoying...

Hi Chandy,

I am also facing the same issue after the recent update. It is very annoying. Request you to provide solution for this.

Thanks

Mohd Shahid Saifi