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. Les Ferch 10,361 Reputation points Volunteer Moderator
    2024-02-13T20:06:21+00:00

    This is just a temp solution and only lasts for as long as you have the particular Explorer window open.

    I don't have administrator access on my work laptop, so a temp solution is likely my best option right now.

    You can set the Windows 10 Explorer as your default using this:

    https://lesferch.github.io/SwitchExplorer/

    Administrator access is not required, as it just sets a few user profile registry settings.

    Note: This is a workaround. We still need to push Microsoft to bring back address bar drag and drop to the new Explorer.

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  2. Anonymous
    2024-02-13T19:51:56+00:00

    This is just a temp solution and only lasts for as long as you have the particular Explorer window open.

    How to easily switch to Windows 10 File Explorer on Windows 11 22H2 (youtube.com)

    • Open Control Panel (I had to open from the Start/search bar in the taskbar)
    • In the address bar, click the arrow next to the icon
    • Click Home (or any other folders on the dropdown)

    It will revert back to the Windows 10 version of windows explorer, but again, only for this particular window. If you close it an open a new explorer window, it'll be the Windows 11 version.

    ETA: I don't have administrator access on my work laptop, so a temp solution is likely my best option right now.

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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
    2023-11-21T14:02:17+00:00

    This is so annoying! I hope it will soon be fixed, drag and drop was so handy.

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  5. Anonymous
    2023-12-06T17:32:35+00:00

    Clearly, no one is happy with this change. Please bring back drag and drop in address bar.

    Thanks,

    -A former mac user considering going back

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