Windows 11 File Explorer - focus jumps to address bar when creating new folder

Hi Cameron,

See my video above from January 31, 2025. That problem is still present whether the context menu is the default modern version or has been changed to the classic context menu using the registry setting you posted.

You must be looking at a different problem, but not one that I have been able to replicate. Regardless of the context menu setting, I don't see an issue creating a new folder using right-click.

I'm testing with Windows 11 24H2 build 26100.3194. Maybe that makes a difference.

Please post the steps I need to follow to replicate the issue you see with right-click > new > folder (prior to applying the change to the classic menu). I would like to post another video showing that problem if I can replicate it.

Thanks,

Les

First, users are reporting this issue are saying it occurs using both the right-click context menu and the File=>New Folder flow.

Secondly, I do NOT agree it doesn't resolve the issue. Evidence is to the contrary.

This registry change does in fact resolve the issue on all the systems where I tested this. I concur that restarting explorer is sufficient to activate the registry change. However, I offered the restart step as the least complicated path for those who may be less familiar.

The registry change provided is there for the purpose of reverting back to the classic Windows 11 FIle Explorer context menus, as you have pointed out.

With that said,, this is a Windows Explorer bug, and that registry change does also clear the bug. Whether it's a permanent fix remains to be seen. I can only speculate that the cause may be something getting stuck in a cache buffer or some such condition. Regardless, the reg change does fix the issue everywhere I could test it on machines exhibiting the bug.

I don't have dozens more systems on which to test it - I only have 12 on the affected builds.

So as always, your mileage may vary.

Cheers,

-=Cameron

Hi. I had the same issue. It has been some months now. Right now, after reading some posts here, playing back and forth with Explorer View Options seems to be working (for now, will see in the next days). Specifically:

1. In the beginning my explorer setting was on the second radio button, "Select the typed item in the view"
2. I changed it to the first radio button, "Automatically type into the Search Box"
3. At this point, the issue did not show up
4. I went back to settings and changed it back again to "Select the typed item in the view"
5. The issue was still not showing up. I left it like this

Let's see how it goes.

how da **** this **** still being a windows bug?

Neal, did you see my post above?

Please try changing the current folder by typing a path in the address bar and then hit Enter.

Then try New > Folder (from the command bar, not right-click). Does it work correctly?