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. Sumit 44,316 Reputation points Volunteer Moderator
    2024-04-01T12:50:46+00:00

    Good news - the feature is back in Beta Channel. It will be available for everyone later this year.

    Announcing Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 22635.3420 (Beta Channel) | Windows Insider Blog

    • In response to feedback from Windows Insiders, drag-and-drop files with your mouse functionality between breadcrumbs is now available in the File Explorer Address Bar. We are beginning to roll this out today, so not all Insiders in the Beta Channel will see it right away.

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  2. Anonymous
    2024-04-01T12:59:10+00:00

    Halelyah! :) thanks for the info - happy times. After how many months? half a year? But better late than never

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  4. Sumit 44,316 Reputation points Volunteer Moderator
    2024-04-01T15:47:03+00:00

    Halelyah! :) thanks for the info - happy times. After how many months? half a year? But better late than never

    Should be there with Windows 11 24H2:

    Windows 11 24H2 - the next update to Windows 11 - Your Windows Guide

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  5. Anonymous
    2024-04-10T15:27:12+00:00

    I deeply miss this feature, I was using it daily, it was just a gesture that had become port of my workflow and now Microsoft abandons it, simple as that. Also the "This PC" view now lacks of the familiar User folders, why? Seriously, why?

    I am regretting updating to Win 11, seriously considering going back to 10.

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