Windows 11 Browse For Folder Dialog Issue - Only Desktop

Anonymous
2022-11-02T11:07:17+00:00

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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  1. Anonymous
    2023-03-13T18:59:56+00:00

    We had this issue as well and found that setting the root folder before displaying the dialog fixed the issue.

        Dim fd As New FolderBrowserDialog

           fd.RootFolder = Environment.SpecialFolder.MyComputer

            fd.SelectedPath = _FolderLocation

            If fd.ShowDialog() = DialogResult.OK Then

        ........

    End If

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  2. Anonymous
    2023-03-13T08:20:51+00:00

    Actually found a "fix" on some blog post before the update!

    The post mentioned several issues that could have been the culprit. Turns out I had way too many folders on my desktop (spanning on multiple screens and all). Removing a bunch did the trick!!

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  3. Anonymous
    2023-03-12T15:02:29+00:00

    Yeah, if you are not into reinstalling, I would definitely recommend trying the update instead. The fact is, I had to fix another problem and benefitted from this new update as well. It installed as one build it this case.

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  4. Anonymous
    2023-03-12T14:54:05+00:00

    22621.1344 is the preview build for the March 2023 update. I see this in the details -

    "This update addresses an issue that affects which folders appear in the Browse for Folder picker."

    So not sure a reinstall is required. If someone wants to try the March 2023 preview update (KB5022913), based on the patch notes and what you are seeing, I'd say this is fixed and will be released Tuesday to general population.

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  5. Anonymous
    2023-03-12T14:22:22+00:00

    Text:

    Microsoft Response: Thanks for taking the time to report this - the team has investigated your issue, and included a fix for it with Dev Channel Build 25267

    Jennifer G - Microsoft engineer

    Thank you for mentioning this. Been struggling for months with this issue ever since I upgraded to Windows 11 and my Onedrive doesn't sync Desktop... Hopefully this will get fixed soon!

    I have the issue solved but it will require you fresh install. This is what I done. I downloaded the Windows Media Creation tool and let it create a new installation application of windows on a USB stick. This installation installed Edition Windows 11 Pro, Version 22H2, installed on ‎2/‎26/‎2023, OS build 22621.1344, Experience Windows Feature Experience Pack 1000.22639.1000.0.

    The previous 22H2 installation must have been a different build. The problem is solved, and I can open up any application I have that required selecting a folder anywhere in windows. They should be done with the development portion.

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