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In the "File Explorer", "Expand to Open Folder" option is not working. This happend after updating "2023-09 Cumulative Update Preview for Windows 11 Version 22H2 for x64-based Systems (KB5030310)". How to re-enable the "Expand to Open Folder" option?
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At this point, MS engineers clearly see this as a feature, not a bug. It's been long enough that I'm used to my adjusted work habits. The main issue I have now with Windows Explorer is it freezes when I'm working on my music collection. Weird, but I installed a third party file explorer for those days when WE seems kvetchy.
Bad idea on stopping updates. Yes, MS product marketing is filled with clueless nabobs who fail to think through changes of convenience. But the vipers remain as strong as ever, looking for - and finding - security holes in the OS. Stopping the updates exposes you to a different, far more significant form of hell.
Well that's it, I'm getting a third party explorer replacement and disabling Windows update entirely. Here's hoping Linux will be viable for my work scenarios within a year or two
Hi everyone,
Good news on my side, after applying today's received update:
Cumulative Update for Windows 11 Version 23H2 for x64-based Systems (KB5034123)
the bug looks fixed on my system.
I could uncheck the "Show all folders" option, that was a kind of workaround, and all still works fine.
It worked for me as well, thanks for the tip.
Little warning: on some setups, like mine, activating the "Show all folders" checkbox in Folder Options has the effect to prevent sorting the Quick Access folders by drag & drop (which is the only way). So do not be surprised if you activate the option, and the workaround is simple. Just untick the option, move your Quick Access folder(s), then tick it back.
