Item checkboxes cannot be disabled on windows 11

Anonymous
2021-10-11T01:44:28+00:00

I recently upgraded to windows 11 on my laptop, and I can't disable item check boxes in the file explorer.

Disabling item check boxes works on the desktop, but not in the file explorer (see attached screenshot).

I have tried disabling "Use check boxes to select items" in folder settings, and changing the value of HKCU\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\Advanced\AutoCheckSelect to 0 in the registry, both of which do not solve the problem.

Any help would be much appreciated :)

Windows for home | Windows 11 | Files, folders, and storage

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  1. Anonymous
    2022-02-10T06:25:31+00:00

    Is there any help in finding a bug? New updates. Has it been repaired?

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  2. Anonymous
    2022-02-10T17:54:02+00:00

    I hope so. I am having the same issue with my Asus 2-in-1 Q325UAR laptop. Seeing as this appears to be an issue across manufacturers, it's definitely an issue with the OS and not the devices. I know it seems small, but it's really bugging me that it makes my file explorer look so chaotic.

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  3. Anonymous
    2022-02-11T11:27:27+00:00

    Hey. Same bug ... Lenovo Yoga C740 2-in-1. I restored Windows 10 back. Did the latest update fix it? Have you tried?

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  4. Sumit 44,416 Reputation points Volunteer Moderator
    2022-02-16T13:33:11+00:00

    This is by design if the device is in tablet mode. Quoted from a Microsoft employee I talked to:

    If the device is in a tablet posture (for example, the keyboard is folded back), then it's expected.

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  5. Anonymous
    2022-02-16T22:28:52+00:00

    I can tell you that I have a Surface Pro 8 with a Logitech wireless keyboard attached, and I still have checkboxes all over.

    I can expect that with the onscreen-keyboard, but with external keyboard it should NOT happen.

    Personally speaking, I would remove the checkboxes in any case, as even in tablet mode I like to double-click my icons as I use to do with my mouse.

    ...but this is not an option for us users....

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