New Windows 11 file explorer can't drag and drop in address bar

Anonymous
2023-10-17T20:55:17+00:00

Hi,

I'm really upset of the new address bar because I can't drag and drop anymore files to parent folder like in old file explorer address bar

Can you fix the problem in a close future update or tell me how to change this back to old version (exist in windows 11 file explorer)

The new address bar is above the tools bar (New - Cut - Copy - etc), the old one is bellow

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

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  1. Anonymous
    2024-05-31T09:23:01+00:00

    Got a new similar one!

    You used to be able to click and drag an attachment from an email in outlook down to the bottom right of the screen (to the show desktop shortcut) so that you could drop the attachment on the desktop.

    Much faster and easier way of dealing with info in my wokflow and used this all day every day for literally years.

    That's no longer possible as of a few days ago.

    Microsoft Copilot was aware and had a clear answer, told me the feature is not available in latest outlook/Win11 and said it could understand how frustrating it is when software developers like Microsoft remove productivity tools and make their products harder to use.

    I'd laugh if I want so bitterly angry with Microsoft. All these bad and careless changes make every day harder and longer - the polar opposite of what they claim they aim to achieve and the polar opposite of what they supposedly exist for.

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  2. Anonymous
    2024-05-15T13:05:39+00:00

    This is Microsoft we're talking about. I'm hopeful but preparing for disappointment.

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  3. Anonymous
    2023-12-05T20:57:22+00:00

    does not help, not a programmmer.

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  4. Anonymous
    2023-12-05T20:55:47+00:00

    I found a fix to get back the old right click menu. It was some registry edit. at was at www.helpdeskgeek.com

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  5. Anonymous
    2023-12-02T03:30:24+00:00

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