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.

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  1. Anonymous
    2024-11-22T08:43:14+00:00

    I also have the same issue. This is very annoying.

    It seems that the focus goes back to where it was prior to the action I did.

    For example, if the focus was on the search field and I click on the copy icon, the focus goes back to the search field.

    Version 23H2

    Windows Feature Experience Pack 1000.22700.1047.0

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  2. Anonymous
    2024-11-15T15:21:36+00:00

    I just reply to keep this thread alive and share my frustration of having this bug for months now.

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  3. Anonymous
    2024-11-05T17:18:39+00:00

    After the most recent updates the File Explorer situation in Windows 11 24H2 has gotten much worse.

    Often when I click on files, the files do not open immediately but after several seconds.

    I then installed an alternative file explorer from the Microsoft Store and this problem does not happen.

    Microsoft what are you doing with File Explorer!!!

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  4. Anonymous
    2024-11-05T16:46:33+00:00

    I have 3 random machines doing exactly this and it is causing productivity issues now.

    Click a file in explorer window, the address bar will drop down for NO reason at all.

    You end up clicking in the address bar on one of the historical entries.

    You have lost where you were.

    VERY ANNOYING!

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  5. Anonymous
    2024-10-31T10:49:25+00:00

    Genius, this worked for me so far.
    Acknowledging also that you said may not be a permanent fix, but any bit of help is perfect
    Thank you

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