118 questions
118 questions with Windows Insider program | Windows Insider preview | Files, folders, and storage tags
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Unable to fix corrupt EhStorPwdDrv.dll on 26300.8935 and cant update due to this
Keep getting the following error - 2026-08-24 16:56:54, Info DEPLOY [Pnp] Corrupt file: C:\WINDOWS\System32\drivers\UMDF\EhStorPwdDrv.dll 2026-08-24 16:56:54, Error DEPLOY [Pnp] Failed repairing file:…
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2026-08-24T21:11:07.53+00:00
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Triumphus04
0
Reputation points
answered
2026-08-24T22:08:20.3333333+00:00
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BryceSor
5,500
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Volunteer Moderator
1 answer
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Windows.old folder not showing in Storage files
The windows.old folder is not showing in system/storage/temporary files so I am unable to include it for deletion. I am on the Canary channel. I have tried clicking Refresh to no avail.
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2025-08-21T14:20:44.47+00:00
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Shaun Montgomery
45
Reputation points
commented
2026-08-23T21:25:00.3633333+00:00
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Luke
0
Reputation points
1 answer
Windows 11 File Blinking Issue
Hi, I'm using Windows 11. As you can see on the gif file, all of my icons are blinking. The issue started just today. Yes, the icon is blinking.... But strangely, when I click the files and other apps from desktop, it opens and runs very well.... 화면 녹화 중…
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2026-07-29T08:28:34.3766667+00:00
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MikuMikuBeaaam
65
Reputation points
answered
2026-07-29T12:54:55.3733333+00:00
CrazyKats
19,245
Reputation points
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2 answers
One of the answers was accepted by the question author.
I can't download Windows Insider Preview iso
Hi, When I try to download Windows Insider Preview iso, I get error message below: Error We are unable to complete your request at this time. Some users, entities and locations are banned from using this service. For this reason, leveraging anonymous…
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2026-07-22T13:42:18.1133333+00:00
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André DI CHIARA
40
Reputation points
commented
2026-07-27T00:42:33.9833333+00:00
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Sin-D
12,260
Reputation points Microsoft External Staff
Moderator
5 answers
Windows update cleanup will not remove
hi, Anyone facing the issue of storage sense not able to remove the Windows update catalog after installing the latest experimental channel build?
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Windows 11 Home Insider Preview Single Language Evaluation copy. Build 26300.8758.ge_prerelease_im.260620-2149
Windows 11 Home Insider Preview Single Language Evaluation copy. Build 26300.8758.ge_prerelease_im.260620-2149 the fill is deleted how tgo fix any one now
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Why is Recycle Bin renaming files you are trying to delete?
Windows 11 25H2 26200.8728 Release Preview I noticed this yesterday and it is still doing it today, has anyone else seen this? When you delete a file it goes to Recycle Bin. The file name there is correct. You go to delete it from the Recycle Bin and the…
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2026-06-21T10:59:42.5266667+00:00
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kirbster 1
120
Reputation points
answered
2026-06-23T18:09:28.0066667+00:00
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Pauli O
16,380
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File Explorer is not showing tabs
I'm on Windows Pro 25H2 Build 26200.8524 and File Explorer doesn't have tabs. I've restarted Explorer, restarted Windows, Cleared Explorers caches and run sfc -scannow and they're still missing. What's next?
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2026-05-31T07:59:44.42+00:00
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Gordon Bentley
20
Reputation points
accepted
2026-06-01T13:39:30.41+00:00
Gordon Bentley
20
Reputation points
2 answers
Windows 11 Insider Preview Quality Update (26220.8283)
Windows 11 Insider Preview Quality Update (26220.8283) issues? lost all my desktop items
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2026-04-28T20:11:42.84+00:00
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lynn helmers
0
Reputation points
commented
2026-04-30T11:09:53.2733333+00:00
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Thomas4-N
21,530
Reputation points Microsoft External Staff
Moderator
2 answers
The VolumeDirty flag is set
The VolumeDirty flag is set on the disk error. My second drive, a sata drive, is running at about 25% speed, My boot drive, a nvme, is running at half speed. I'm lost as what to do.
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2026-04-13T20:30:14.9966667+00:00
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John Brooks
0
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answered
2026-04-13T20:45:08.44+00:00
CrazyKats
19,245
Reputation points
Volunteer Moderator
3 answers
Dev build 26300 Storage file cleanup
https://aka.ms/AAzdq7w Nothing showed in Storage, yet Disk Cleanup had 30GB's of files.
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Hard drive missing/not detected after Windows 11 Insider Preview Update (28020.1362)
"I recently updated my system to the Windows 11 Insider Preview feature update (Build 28020.1362). Immediately after the restart, my hard drive [insert drive letter, e.g., D: drive] disappeared. It is not showing up in File Explorer. I have checked…
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How to download ODOPEN to repair One drive snycronizing problem?
how to download ODOPEN ? I have lost the Syncronizing of one drive after jointing window 11 insider member
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2025-11-16T03:17:11.8333333+00:00
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sin hoa jong
25
Reputation points
accepted
2025-11-16T03:20:13.7933333+00:00
sin hoa jong
25
Reputation points
1 answer
I have noticed that since installing 25H2 Chkdsk C: /F /B /R from elevated Command Prompt no longer works by going through any of the 5 Stages upon reboot after saying Y to schedule it to to start next time you boot
Normal procedure search CMD right click Command Prompt Run As Administrator Yes at the elevated command prompt type Chkdsk C: /F /B /R Return/ Enter C: cannot be locked Would you like to schedule the scan to run next time you boot Windows? Y Enter Exit…
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2025-10-30T06:53:58.3133333+00:00
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Christopher Long
0
Reputation points
answered
2025-10-30T12:49:11.0233333+00:00
CrazyKats
19,245
Reputation points
Volunteer Moderator
1 answer
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still not getting the dark mode for the Dev channel builds
hi, I only got the dark mode experience in File Explorer. You will now see a consistent dark mode experience in the Folder Options dialog. The others, I have not received what Microsoft has announced. Are they still slowly rolling out? have not received:…
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Gallery view in Explorer
Good afternoon, colleagues. I have a question. I got a new laptop and installed build 26220.6982. Everything works, except for one thing: the Gallery view in File Explorer, instead of displaying photos (and there are a lot of them), constantly says…
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2025-10-30T00:08:11.5033333+00:00
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Артур Гроховский
5
Reputation points
answered
2025-10-30T00:14:10.3033333+00:00
CrazyKats
19,245
Reputation points
Volunteer Moderator
1 answer
One of the answers was accepted by the question author.
After an update to Windows 11 10.26220.5790 a Windows.old folder appeared
After an update to Windows 11 10.26220.5790 a Windows.old folder appeared in the Local Disk C: root folder, which actually carries all the data in the C: drive. Even though it is compressed, it takes a lot of space in my drive (approx. 60 GB), and I…
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2025-10-18T16:25:25.13+00:00
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Vladislav Ka
20
Reputation points
commented
2025-10-19T08:19:04.0566667+00:00
Pauli O
16,380
Reputation points
Volunteer Moderator
1 answer
Can I get permission to make changes to the "Program Files" folder?
The folder won't let me perform an action.I want permission.
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2025-10-12T15:14:20.38+00:00
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Pavel Vylkovski
0
Reputation points
answered
2025-10-12T15:20:05.6433333+00:00
CrazyKats
19,245
Reputation points
Volunteer Moderator
1 answer
file explorer crashes when dropping a file to OneDrive
Why is it when I drop a file to OneDrive, file explorer will crash? It was overwriting the file. I have not tried restarting my device and check.
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no file explorer dark mode improvements
I am at the latest Dev channel build but I have not gotten the file explorer dark mode improvements. The blog does not state that it is rolling out. Has anyone gotten it yet?