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

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  1. 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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  2. Anonymous
    2023-12-02T17:24:03+00:00

    Sorry but why this amazing functionality has been removed? Srsly, there is no single UX law that is behind this decision this is my last Windows, Im so fed up.. This 11 is getting worst and worst patch and patch

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  3. Les Ferch 10,361 Reputation points Volunteer Moderator
    2023-12-02T03:48:49+00:00

    Update:

    After KB5034204 is installed, the previous methods to go back to the older Windows 11 Explorer no longer work.

    You can still switch Explorer to the Windows 10 version. See Option 3 of this tutorial:

    https://www.elevenforum.com/t/restore-classic-file-explorer-with-ribbon-in-windows-11.620/#Three

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

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  5. Anonymous
    2023-12-02T03:24:11+00:00

    I can't drag and drop anymore files to parent folder like in old file explorer address bar. yes you gave us a way that was so useful now you take that away... I have been using windows and a builder since the first win 3.0. I don't mean to flair but this should have never been dropped !! how did it get by you guys. I think I might go back to windows 10. I like windows 11. I think that maybe someone will find away and offer a way to patch it just like Explorer Patcher W11-TB to I can have it the way I Like. you should not force changes on us... Please Keep what we like not what you want.

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