Hi Elise,
I have the same problem, and it happens on two machines of mine. Both are personal machines so there are no restrictions . One is a Surface Pro 8. I've completely reinstalled Windows, and the problem remains.
Windows 11 Browse For Folder Dialog Issue - Only Desktop
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In several programs, when I need to set a folder location for example, and open the Browse Dialog, I'm only shown the Desktop folder. I can't access any folder outside of "Desktop". It doesn't make a difference to run the programs as admin.
Specs:
Edition Windows 11 Pro
Version 22H2
Installed on 21/09/2022
OS build 22623.730
Experience Windows Feature Experience Pack 1000.22636.1000.0
Windows for home | Windows 11 | Files, folders, and storage
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Anonymous
2022-11-02T11:45:18+00:00 Hi, I'm Elise, and I'd be happy to help with your issue.
Is this a business or school device, it is possible that a restriction has been placed on where to you can save files to.
Kind Regards,
Elise