desktop and file folders do not refresh automatically

Anonymous
2022-01-29T18:13:47+00:00

how do I fix desktop and file folders that do not refresh automatically?

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

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Anonymous
2022-04-07T06:26:32+00:00

If you are using Windows 11, you can try this:

  1. Open File Explorer
  2. On the top bar, click the right most "..." to open more option
  3. Click "option"

there are three tabs on the top, what you have to do is to click the "restore to default" button on each tab.

remember to click "apply".

Hope this help.

Frank

THANKS - VERY GOOD

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  1. Anonymous
    2023-06-27T08:14:27+00:00

    if you do not see the update folder then right click on the "Control" folder and select new>key then rename the newly created folder to "Update" then follow the steps mentioned to create a DWORD value

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  2. Anonymous
    2023-06-05T04:53:20+00:00

    a workaround

    desktop.search-ms

    <?xml version="1.0"?>

    <persistedQuery version="1.0">

    <query>

    <kindList>

    <kind name="item"/>

    </kindList>

    <scope>

    <include nonRecursive="true" path="shell:ThisPcDesktopFolder" />

    </scope>

    </query>

    </persistedQuery>

    Search results refresh automatically, even if desktop and file folders do not refresh automatically.

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  3. Anonymous
    2023-05-29T14:21:35+00:00

    I think this type of bugs was always present in Windows in all versions from the first beginning and will continue to be in all types of software. We do not need to go to the extreme and acuse Microsoft for not value the customers. I said it, when you have a computer and Windows OS you need to be more or less of a tech savvy and try to resolve the issues on the go searching and put a lot of passion in it.

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  4. Anonymous
    2023-05-29T13:21:43+00:00

    OK, THANK YOU for the Reply.

    Question:

    I am using a brand new PC with Windows 11 installed. The PC was brought up-to-date before being brought into service.

    My issue began immediately with this machine.

    My issue did NOT begin at a later point in time.

    I have a question about your first two points:

    1. Use the cleaning software to clear the system cache.
    2. There may be a problem with the registry settings or the lack of relevant setting options.

    QUESTION: Did Microsoft sell me Windows 11 (via the purchase of a new PC) such that either from the initial sale or updates, Microsoft inflicted buggy software onto me and its "valued" customer?

    Remember, my issue started immediately after purchase and updates and before I began using the machine.

    PURPOSE OF QUESTION: I want to know what I have gotten into here which I did NOT bargain for with the purchase of a new $2,000.00 PC. I want to use my PC, not fix it.

    Many Thank Yous,

    Ed

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