What if i dont have onedrive, anyway to use command or look somewhere else?
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
2023-12-20T17:44:50+00:00 -
Anonymous
2023-11-21T13:13:06+00:00 This is new, I have never heard of this. I would select auto arrange icons to see if it will accept more. The desktop is just another folder.
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Anonymous
2023-11-21T09:10:13+00:00 I know this thread is old but I have this issue on Windows 10 PRO Build 22H2 19045.5693. I followed much of the advice on this thread but most produced no results.
After disabling the OD Desktop sync the issue seemed to have been solved. After restoring the desktop to it's former glory the issue persisted. It would appear the number items on the desktop also causes the issue. The maximum number of icons I can have is 99. Anything over this and I get the select folder dialog issue.
In my setup I have 168 icons. Using 2x 4K monitors easily allows for many more.
Anyone know how to get the system to accept more icons?
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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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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.