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

Anonymous
2024-01-06T17:30:40+00:00

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.

The required photos are attached:

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

Windows for home | Windows 11 | Files, folders, and storage

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  1. Anonymous
    2025-05-26T21:17:07+00:00

    I noticed this weird, annoying bug when I first switched to Windows 11 in 2021.

    Now, several updates and nearly a half decade later, running:

    Edition Windows 11 Pro

    Version 24H2

    Installed on ‎4/‎5/‎2025

    OS build 26100.4061

    Experience Windows Feature Experience Pack 1000.26100.84.0

    it has gotten worse. 🤣

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  2. Anonymous
    2025-05-13T12:53:11+00:00

    Thanks for submitting the bug report, @TE.

    Until this issue is resolved, I have no choice but to go with a 3rd party file explorer app since this address bar "dropdown curtain" is driving me nuts!

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  3. Anonymous
    2024-12-18T21:13:28+00:00

    My fix for the focus issue is to click in the "Search" field after I've been in the address bar. This shifts focus to search, allowing me to use the "New" button to create a folder without being moved back to the address bar. Hope this helps!

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