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
    2023-12-06T20:11:43+00:00

    This is absolutely one of the worst change Microsoft did to the windows and actually pushing users to consider other OS. @Microsoft please bring that feature back as this is making moving around files like a complete mess.

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  2. Anonymous
    2023-12-13T03:30:28+00:00

    PLEASE bring back drag-and-drop from the address bar of file explorer!!!! It was extremely useful feature and I used it frequently to help navigate within file folder structures.

    Please don't be like Apple, i.e. removing useful features that people rely on for productivity.

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  3. Anonymous
    2023-12-13T18:47:50+00:00

    Oh Microsoft... Your users might need to relocate large amounts of files from time to time.

    Carrying 1000+ files over to desktop is impossible, so instead of a simple drag and drop, I now have to the following for my workflow:

    New folder serving as placeholder for my 1000+ files. Then I move it to my desktop.

    Navitgate to the required folder. Open my placeholder, and then drop to the required folder.

    Deadlines can be very tight, and a simple drag and drop would be appreciated, and not by me alone.

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  4. Anonymous
    2023-12-13T19:03:57+00:00

    Agreed with everyone here and filed feedback into the black hole of the Feedback hub.

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  5. Les Ferch 10,361 Reputation points Volunteer Moderator
    2023-12-13T19:09:57+00:00

    Wouldn't it be easier to use Cut and Paste to move the files, rather than an intermediate folder or moving a folder to the desktop?

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