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
    2025-05-27T06:07:14+00:00

    An update:

    I can't remember that I saw this ugly addressbar issue the last few weeks.

    Could experience it with two systems with identical OS and Experience Pack.

    So for my side, it's looking good at the moment. I will continue to observe it.

    System 1 (Laptop):

    • Edition: Windows 11 Pro
    • Version: 24H2
    • OS build: 26100.4061
    • Experience: Windows Feature Experience Pack 1000.26100.84.0

    System 2 (PC):

    • Edition: Windows 11 Pro
    • Version: 24H2
    • OS build: 26100.4061
    • Experience: Windows Feature Experience Pack 1000.26100.84.0

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  2. Les Ferch 10,361 Reputation points Volunteer Moderator
    2025-05-28T12:27:26+00:00

    I just tested build 26100.4061 and the focus still does not change from the address bar to the main window when "New folder" is selected from the "New" menu in the command bar. The focus also does not change from the address bar to the main window by simply left-clicking in the main window. So, in that regard, the problem persists.

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  3. Anonymous
    2025-05-28T13:05:05+00:00

    Its so disruptive to my work flow. Its ridiculous that Microsoft doesnt do anything about it.

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  4. Anonymous
    2025-06-14T06:06:48+00:00

    I'm surprised this thread had been here since Jan 2024! Are there any workarounds? Since MS is dragging it's feet for more than a year, we can't expect it to be fixed at all. Welcome to the world of Windows my dudes....

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  5. Anonymous
    2025-06-15T20:51:54+00:00

    Been on Windows since XP (2002); never have I recall this thing happen in XP or Win 7. Never had this happen, not even on Windows 10.

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