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Windows 11 Browse For Folder Dialog Issue - Only Desktop
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Anonymous
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
2023-02-24T16:53:11+00:00 -
Anonymous
2023-02-24T16:28:36+00:00 This is similar to our issue. We are experiencing the problem in an Autodesk add-in that is vital to transmit drawings. We also have a policy for OneDrive to be installed. Turning off the OD sync has worked in testing but can't do that for production machines.
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Anonymous
2023-02-24T02:37:32+00:00 Still an issue as of 2/23/2023. I can't disable OneDrive sync of my desktop because, although this is a personal device, it is managed by my company and they prevent me from unselecting any OD folders from sync.
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Anonymous
2023-02-16T21:21:26+00:00 A bug fix for this is on the way, it's being tested on the Insiders program.
Source?
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Anonymous
2023-02-12T19:56:22+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
I'm having the same issue unfortunately. Until recently I thought it was an issue with a specific app which triggers "Browse fro folder", it was only today that I saw it elsewhere, and realised it's a PC/windows issue.
Mine's also a personal PC